Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 626 - 626 627 A Slap_1

Chapter 626: Chapter 627: A Slap_1 Chapter 626: Chapter 627: A Slap_1 Mrs. Ji took advantage of Mrs. Lin’s weak character, knowing that as long as Muniang was not around, she could completely dictate Mrs. Lin’s actions. Plus, she was using Muniang as a front; the Zhao Family had no choice but to believe her. If Muniang hadn’t had Hong Luo follow Mrs. Lin around earlier, Muniang herself would have been none the wiser. Now the Zhao Family believes them, and they’ve even set a marriage agreement with Lianhua. That would truly be the end of it.

Biting her teeth in anger, Muniang stood up abruptly, “I will go to the Zhao Family right now and personally drive out those shameless women myself!”

However, Hong Luo hurriedly said, “Lady, it’s not just Mrs. Ji and her daughter at the Zhao Family now. Zhao Danggui is there too, with some relative from her husband’s family who she’s also trying to marry off to Mr. Zhao. The two groups have clashed, and it’s quite a scene, even Old Mr. Zhao can’t handle it.”

Muniang paused mid-stride, a smirk involuntarily curving her lips, “Them? A dog-eat-dog scenario?”

Qingya then said, “Both families are probably making their own little calculations, eyes glued to Mr. Zhao’s marriage. They must have taken their planning in a wrong direction, poor Mr. Zhao. After guarding his mourning period for three years, he’s suddenly overwhelmed with suitors. It might even scare him to death.”

Muniang scolded her with a glance, “You girl.” She then stepped out the door. No matter what, she had to make the trip. If those two crazy women fought it out, that would be one thing. The real fear was them causing chaos in her parents’ house.

By the time Muniang arrived at the Zhao Family, Zhao Danggui and Mrs. Ji were still arguing fiercely.

Seeing Zhao Song remain silent, Zhao Danggui turned to him, crying out, “Father, why won’t you intervene? This madwoman has dishonored me, do you no longer see me as your daughter after marrying Mrs. Lin? My own mother has been dead for just three years, are you so heartless now? Oh, my poor mother! What a bitter fate your daughter has, Father seems to have forgotten he ever had a daughter!”

Mrs. Ji snorted coldly, “Oh, now that her dear father doesn’t care, she cries for her dear mother. It’s true, having such a good-for-nothing daughter, I would rather be rid of you as well. Zhao Song, you better be careful. A daughter like her is no good; she’ll bleed you dry in this lifetime! She’s nothing compared to our Muniang—intelligent, capable, and even has her own business. She’s many times better than this woman!”

Mrs. Ji’s last remark about “our Muniang” almost made Mrs. Lin choke. Since when did she have such a good relationship with Muniang, to the point of taking pride in her?

Pulling Qiao Lianhua in front of Zhao Song, she said, “I’ve heard it from Muniang, you asked her to help look for matches. She specifically mentioned that our Lianhua is the most suitable match for Jianghe. I’ve heard you’re quite fond of Muniang as a daughter. How could you not believe what she says? If you ask me, it’s best to ignore this madwoman and settle our families’ wedding arrangements as soon as possible, to put everyone at ease.”

Suddenly, a cold laugh was heard, “So I especially told Auntie such words, did I? I wasn’t aware, and to think my judgment could be so poor.”

Mrs. Ji’s heart sank, her face turning ashen. Turning stiffly, she saw Muniang stepping leisurely into the room. Muniang’s face bore a smile, yet it was one that could chill someone to the bone.

Qiao Lianhua clutched at Mrs. Ji’s sleeve in horror, whispering, “Mother, how did she get here?”

How did she get here? How could Mrs. Ji know Muniang would come? A married daughter is like water spilled out of the house; where did Muniang find so much free time to wander back to her parental home?

But as soon as Mrs. Ji’s gaze swept across the room and landed on the maid following Muniang, she understood immediately—it turned out this maid had run out to send a message!

Mrs. Ji inwardly slapped herself, cursing that she had been far too careless for not realizing that Muniang still had people planted by Mrs. Lin’s side!

Mrs. Ji tried to calm herself, turned around, and immediately went to greet Muniang, warmly grabbing her hand, “Muniang, you’re here! The great-aunt was just mentioning you, and look at that, here you are! Isn’t that a coincidence?”

The smile on Mrs. Ji’s face could only be described as a forced grin, she was nearly in tears.

But with her back to Zhao Song and Mrs. Lin, no one else could see it; however, Muniang saw it very clearly.

Mrs. Ji saw Muniang’s face grow colder by the second and felt a tremble in her heart. She quickly whispered, “Muniang, the great-aunt was indeed wrong today. You, you…”

Muniang’s eyes narrowed slightly as she spoke softly, “So it wasn’t that I had a poor memory. I wondered why the great-aunt would be so bold. You’ve seen what I’m capable of.”

That last sentence made Mrs. Ji’s heart twitch violently. Of course, she was well aware of Muniang’s methods, having seen more than enough of them; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so frightened at the sight of her.

Mrs. Ji hastily whispered, “Muniang, although I didn’t discuss this with you beforehand today, and surely upset you, Zhao Danggui is clearly more detestable, isn’t she? Can you tolerate her? After all, we’re family, but that woman? She doesn’t just look down on you but also doesn’t put your mother in her eyes. If I hadn’t come today, Zhao Jianghe’s marriage prospects would surely be snatched away by her. If the Zhao Family were to marry in such a daughter-in-law, wouldn’t your mother be bullied to death?”

Muniang raised an eyebrow; she hadn’t seen Mrs. Ji for a long time, but it seemed Mrs. Ji’s wits had improved. How had she never noticed her knack for scheming before, even analyzing the situation for her?

Seeing Muniang silent, Mrs. Ji thought she was moved and hurriedly said, “If you stand with me now, your stepfather will certainly reject Zhao Danggui outright and drive her away. Then you will have one less rival to deal with, making things much easier for you!”

Muniang curved her lips slightly, “So the great-aunt is thinking of my welfare to such an extent, it seems I should thank you.”

Zhao Song, Mrs. Lin, and the others looked at Mrs. Ji and Muniang, who seemed to be whispering something privately, and were suddenly confused. Why did it appear that they were very close?

This scene in Zhao Danggui’s eyes was a provocation. Qiao Muniang, that little wretch, had indeed come. Surely she was here taking Mrs. Ji’s side in the conversation. Zhao Song was slightly kind to her, and she really started to think too highly of herself, not realizing who the true daughter was!

Without boasting, Zhao Danggui was confident in Zhao Song’s affection for her. The fact that blood was thicker than water wasn’t something Qiao Muniang could compete with!

Mrs. Ji said with joyous laughter, “There’s no need to thank me; it was a trivial effort. As you know, we are, after all, family. Even though you’re already married, you once bore the Qiao surname…”

But before Mrs. Ji could finish speaking, Muniang’s face suddenly went cold, and she raised her hand, delivering a slap to Mrs. Ji’s face—a crisp “slap” resounded, especially jarring in the room that had gone nearly quiet.