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The Sickly Scion's Petite Wife Is Sweet And Cool-Chapter 887 - : Angering Meng Linyan to Death
Chapter 887: Angering Meng Linyan to Death
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When Auntie Liao finished dressing Shen Yijia, Meng Linyan had been sitting in the reception pavilion for half an hour.
Hearing the commotion, she subconsciously turned around. ๐ทโฏ๐ญ๐ทโด๐๐ฎ๐ต.๐ธโด๐ถ
A woman in green walked in against the light. Her smooth and fair face was still a little tender, like an immortal who had accidentally entered the mortal world.
Meng Linyanโs looks were also top-notch at Nanling Pass. She had made ample preparations before coming.
She knew that because she had been practicing martial arts with her father and brother all year round, her skin was not as fair as the women in Changโan. Today, she specially asked Yue Zhu to put on makeup for her and even changed into womenโs clothes that she rarely had the chance to wear.
However, when she saw Shen Yijia, she suddenly felt that everything she did was a joke.
The other party had yet to put on any makeup and did not need to do anything.
That wasnโt right. She looked down and saw Shen Yijiaโs clothes.
For a moment, she did not know if the other party was simply underdressed or if she did not take her seriously at all.
After all, even a three-year-old child understood that dressing appropriately was the most basic respect for guests. She did not believe that Shen Yijia would not understand such a simple logic.
That was the latter.
Yue Zhu coughed lightly and reminded her, โMiss, the Duchess is here.โ
Meng Linyan forced a smile and stood up to bow. โGreetings, Duchess.โ She had no intention of competing with Shen Yijia in terms of looks.
Presumably, what that person needed more was a woman who could fight alongside him, not a canary with empty looks.
As for Shen Yijia shooting Han Tong, she didnโt see it with her own eyes after all, so she deceived herself and thought that it was Song Jingchenโs credit alone.
Shen Yijia walked straight to the armchair at the head of the table and sat down. She looked at Meng Linyan casually. โMeng, Meng what?โ Auntie Liao was stunned. Didnโt she just say her name?
The smile on Meng Linyanโs face froze. โMy name is Linyan.โ
โOh.โ Shen Yijia waved her hand disinterestedly. โSit. Donโt stand there.โ
Meng Linyan pinched her fingers. โThank you, Madam.โ
Shen Yijia did not instruct Auntie Liao to serve tea. She leaned back in her chair and lowered her eyes to play with her fingers, treating Meng Linyan like she was air.
Her thoughts were simple. Didnโt Uncle Ming say that it was good to reject them outside the door? Then she would let them in.
However, she knew that the other party had ill intentions. Wouldnโt she be stupid to show her any respect?
Did she look like an idiot?
Meng Linyan was speechless. Shouldnโt the Duchess be polite to her first and ask her why she was here?
Shen Yijia did not know what she was thinking. Otherwise, she would have retorted, โArenโt you here because you want to snatch my husband from me?
Whatโs there to ask?โ
In fact, Meng Linyan only came today to see what kind of woman Song
Jingchen married. She did not want to do anything else. However, she did not expect Shen Yijia to be a completely unconventional person, making her feel awkward.
She took a deep breath and said, โI heard that Madam grew up in Changโan at a very young age.โ
Shen Yijia glanced at her, indicating for her to continue.
Meng Linyan choked. โNanling Pass is not as prosperous as Changโan, and itโs not peaceful now. Itโs really not a place for women like Madam.โ
Shen Yijia said, โOh.โ
She almost said, โItโs none of your business.โ
Meng Linyan was so angry that she fell backward. She tried her best to restrain herself from acting up. She thought of something and said proudly, โSpeaking of which, I also went to Changโan with Father when I was young. At that time, I was playful and secretly sneaked out behind Fatherโs back. In the end, I encountered a kidnapper.โ She paused, and her expression was filled with nostalgia.โ Fortunately, I met the Duke, so I was saved. โ
When she said this, she had been paying attention to Shen Yijiaโs expression. โAt that time, the High Duke was only a ten-year-old child. Not only did he save me from a kidnapper, but when I was escaping, I accidentally twisted my ankle. He even carried me all the way. After escaping danger, he specially arranged for someone to send me back to the inn. I wanted toโฆโ
Shen Yijia sighed. โMy husband is good in every way, but heโs too kind-hearted. Usually, when he sees injured cats and dogs on the way, he has to personally apply medicine on them. After applying the medicine, he has to personally see them recover before he can be at ease. If he wants to save them, so be it. After all, itโs considered a good deed. However, the cats and dogs he saved are insensible. Not only are they ungrateful, but they also want to cling to my husband. Donโt you think itโs infuriating?โ
Meng Linyan was speechless. She had just mentioned that she had been saved by the High Duke, but this woman was already comparing her to dogs and cats. Was she afraid that she wouldnโt be able to tell?
โHowever, Iโve said it a few times. Heโs changed his mind now. He said that he definitely wouldnโt be kind without my permission in the future, lest he be repaid with ingratitude by some shameless thing.โ
There were two meanings to these words. Firstly, it implied that Meng Linyan was shameless. Secondly, it meant that Shen Yijia had the final say in the Song family. Song Jingchen had to listen to her.
If anyone wanted to have designs on her beautiful husband, theyโd have to see if Shen Yijia and her fists agreed.
The expression on Meng Linyanโs face visibly cracked. She said coldly, โThese are just Madamโs thoughts. Since the Duke is willing to lend a helping hand, it meansโฆโ
โMy thoughts are my husbandโs thoughts. Otherwise, how can we be called husband and wife?โ Shen Yijia waved her hand and said sympathetically, โYouโre not married yet. You wonโt understand even if I tell you.โ
โBut youโre already so old. Why arenโt you married yet? Do all the men in Nanling Pass have such high standards?โ Shen Yijia looked sincere. After thinking about it, she decided not to say that none of the men wanted Meng
Linyan.
She was too kind.
Meng Linyanโs heart was stabbed hard. She said with a cold expression,
โMadam, you donโt have to worry about me.โ
Shen Yijia blinked and said seriously, โIโm not worried. Even if you canโt get married and become an old single lady in your life, Iโm not worried. Anyway, youโre not my daughter.โ
Meng Linyan was so angry that she almost choked.
Didnโt they say that all the women in Changโan were well-mannered? Why was there still such a loose-lipped person?
If she came in standing up left horizontally, outsiders would be even more critical, right?
Shen Yijia was really worried that this person would faint from anger. She suddenly remembered and asked, โOh, right, I havenโt asked why youโre here today.โ
Meng Linyan gritted her teeth and took out a handkerchief. โItโs not a big deal.
Back then, the Duke gave me a handkerchief, and I wanted to ask Madam to pass it to the Duke on my behalf.โ
To Meng Linyan, this handkerchief was the only witness to Song Jingchen saving her back then. It could be seen how precious it was.
Even if she really wanted to return it, she would hand it over to Song Jingchen personally. Now that she took it out, one could tell that she was completely angered by Shen Yijia.
She wanted to tell Shen Yijia that Song Jingchen definitely didnโt save her out of kindness. Otherwise, why would he give her something?
Shen Yijia glanced at the old handkerchief in her hand and said in disdain, โHow can a grown man like my husband carry a handkerchief with him? Besides, with his status, his belongings are all top-notch. But look at the handkerchief in your hand. Itโs clearly the kind that is used by servants..โ