The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2002: Infuriated to Death

Chapter 2002: Chapter 2002: Infuriated to Death

By the time Luo Mianyi realized what was happening, it was already too late to dodge; she could only grimly brace herself for the incoming strike.

"Hisss!"

A lash from the Wind Spirit Whip cut a bloody gash across her face, causing her to wince in pain.

"Madam Yue, are you toying with me here? Expecting me to stand still and let you hit me? You think I’m as foolish as you? Or maybe you should stand still and let ME try hitting you? I don’t know how, so why don’t you demonstrate for me?"

Lin Caisang watched Luo Mianyi with a grin, counter-questioning her.

Are you sick in the head, expecting me to stand still for a beating? It’s a wonder you dare to say such things without laughing your teeth off!

So grown up, yet speaking like a child. No wonder the things you do are so terrible, acting on every whim. But this is no true child—it’s a malicious person.

"You—"

Luo Mianyi was so infuriated by her words that she nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.

To be ridiculed by a mere girl, especially about today’s events, was leaving her with a fury she didn’t know how to vent.

Yet in dealing with this woman, Lin Caisang, she couldn’t gain the slightest advantage.

After some thought, she realized she should stop stooping to Lin Caisang’s level. Today’s issues had to be smoothed over, or else she would no longer be able to remain among the Yue Clan.

"Hmph, I will not stoop to arguing with a little girl like you today, out of respect for Young Master Sui."

She darted to one side, choosing not to indulge in a brief moment of satisfaction with Lin Caisang any longer, ending with a shamelessly boastful remark.

Everyone: "..."

You’re not stooping? Then who was it that initiated each of those brutal attacks just now?

Indeed, all the sweet talk and foul words came from her alone.

"Shut your mouth!"

Old Madam Yue couldn’t tolerate Luo Mianyi’s shameless bragging any longer and barked angrily.

Saying she wouldn’t stoop to Lin Caisang? With her meager abilities, she’d be nothing against Lin Caisang if she got serious.

"I..."

Upon hearing Old Madam Yue’s words, Luo Mianyi opened her mouth but dared not say anything more.

Not long after, a nanny entered, whispering a few words into Old Madam Yue’s ear. Old Madam Yue’s visage darkened and she glared at Luo Mianyi, teeth grinding in anger.

But in the next moment, something seemed to cross her mind, her eyes briefly sparkled, and soon enough she regained her composure.

"Nanny Liu has been found."

She said coldly to Luo Mianyi.

"According to her, the mastermind behind hiring the assassin to kill Chushui was you, Luo Mianyi. What do you have to say about this?"

"Impossible, that old hag is spouting nonsense, it must be a coerced confession, I have not ordered her to do anything!" Luo Mianyi protested loudly.

How could she possibly admit to it now, even if the sky were to fall, she wouldn’t acknowledge such an act!

She knew very well, if she were to confess, her life would be over, and her two sons would have no future within the Yue Clan.

"It doesn’t matter if you do not admit it, I just need to check, in your household, who can produce a hundred non-pure crystal stones, that would be enough. Whoever is able to bring them forth must be the one who instructed Nanny Liu."

Old Madam Yue declared.

"You—"

Luo Mianyi felt a surge of rage stuck in her throat and was nearly driven to death by anger, right in front of this hateful old woman who wished nothing more than her demise.