Chapter 50

Madam Chang was stunned.

She gripped her handkerchief and was speechless for a long time.

Of course, she did not honestly want to reject the marriage proposal.

Nan Baorong’s dowry was extravagant, more than their family’s income for ten years. How could she give up such a big piece of meat?

She felt like the Zhang family was shamed and she could not take it. And so she wanted to lay out her authority and used Nan Baorong to vent her anger.

Now that these two young people came into the picture, she could not reverse back the situation.

She calmed herself, sat on a round chair, and smirked, “Then tell me, what is the reason for rejecting the marriage proposal?”

Nan Baoyi said in a loud voice, “Dare I ask Madam, do scholars value a sense of justice, integrity, and honor?”

“Of course.” Madam Chang said arrogantly.

“Dare I ask Madam again, if a scholar and a maid is having sex in the forest, what should be done?”

Madam Chang raised her chin and scolded, “Shameful and against human ethics! Should be drowned in a pond!”

Nan Baoyi smiled lightly and put the belt and hairpin on the table, “When I was taking a walk with Second Brother, I saw Young Master Zhang and his maid having sex in the forest. Maybe they were startled by us and immediately ran away. These are the evidence left in the bushes, everyone please take a look.”

All the women curiously looked over and saw that those were indeed Zhang Yuanwang and his maid’s things.

They started talking:

“I’ve been feeling weird from the start. Zhang Yuanwang is a man so why did he bring his maid to Endless Snow for a banquet. Turns out he’s having an affair with her…”

“This banquet was hosted by the Nan family, as the future son-in-law, isn’t Zhang Yuanwang unafraid? Did he actually cared about his fiancée and her family?”

“He is Shu County’s number one scholar. A proper scholar doing such a thing, where is the justice? How could a person like this be a scholar and become an official?”

Madam Chang’s neck was red with embarrassment.

This matter tonight could be considered big or small. If it was small, it could just be juvenile romance.

If it was big, it could affect Yuanwang’s future.

No matter what, she needed to give an explanation to everyone!

She suppressed the urge to tear Nan Baoyi alive and said sharply, “Get Yuanwang and Sun Xianxian over here!”

The two of them were still fooling around in their room when they were suddenly summoned over. Seeing so many people present, they were taken aback.

They saw the items on the table and their face darkened immediately.

Both of them quickly knelt down.

Madam Chang picked up the teacup and slammed it hard on Sun Xianxian’s head, “Shameless woman seducing my son all day long. Now he’s the laughing stock of Shu County, are you happy now?”

Nan Baoyi raised her brows.

Madam Chang meant to put all the blame on Sun Xianxian so that Zhang Yuanwang could be clear of his wrongdoings.

She wishes!

She said, “Miss Sun, you and Young Master Zhang has done something that is against human ethics. Now that everyone knows that you are the one who seduced Young Master Zhang, your Madam said just now to let you drown in the pond.”

Drown in the pond?!

Sun Xianxian suddenly opened her beautiful eyes wide.

According to rules, she had to carry the sins of her Master to please her master and Madam. It was fine if she was confined to a place, but right now they want to drown her?!

She had yet to get her riches and honor, she was not willing to die yet!

She had no regard for her bleeding head and immediately cried, “Madam, Servant and Master are really in love! Madam please approve our relationship!”

Madam Chang was trembling in anger.

She glared fiercely at Nan Baoyi.

Xiao Yi calmly held Nan Baoyi’s hands and hid her partially behind his back.

Nan Baoyi felt warm.

Madam Chang did not want to look at her and turned her darkened face towards Sun Xianxian, “You seduced your Master and still dared to say it is true love. Drag this shameless servant out and beat her to death!”

“Master!” Sun Xianxian panicked and quickly grabbed Zhang Yuanwang’s sleeve, “Servant and Master are truly in love, how could it be considered to seduce? Master please help Servant!”

Zhang Yuanwang had his own problems to take care of, he did not bother about her.

He pushed her hand away and said righteously, “Xianxian, as a woman, the most important thing is self-worthy. You have been using many ways to seduce me, don’t you know how to feel ashamed?”

Sun Xianxian was shocked.

Half an hour ago, this man was still whispering in her ears, pledging undying love for her. How could he become so cruel in such a short time?

Was the affection for the past two years all fake?

He said that they would grow old together, how could he now sacrifice her for his future?

Since his future was more important than her, then don’t blame her for being ruthless!

With tears on her face, she frantically pulled her mother-in-law away and screamed, “I am pregnant with his son, who dares to touch me? Who dares to touch me?!”

The pavilion was silent.

Madam Chang stood up in shock, trembling all over.

She lived in a circle of wealthy dignitaries and knew what damages it would do to the reputation of the man and his family if the first wife had not been married into the family yet and his mistress was already pregnant.

Such a thing would only happen in a family who was incompetent in their family matters!

She stared at Sun Xianxian in extreme anger, wishing she could tear up this maid’s mouth!

Nan Baoyi poked her head out from behind Xiao Yi in surprise.

It turned out that Sun Xianxian was already pregnant at this time?

Such an unexpected joy.

She said crisply, “Madam is about to have a grandchild, such joy. Only my sister has not married into your family yet and Young Master Zhang already has a son with his mistress, the moral standing is worrying. Forgive me for being direct, we are definitely rejecting this marriage proposal!”

Madam Chang’s lips trembled, unable to answer for a long while.

With things moving on as far as this, everyone understood that this was a family affair between the Zhang family and the Nan family and they could not be involved.

But it was worth watching such a big scene tonight and so they left feeling satisfied.

Second Aunt Madam Jiang just put Old Madam to bed when she heard her maid reporting the incident. She hurried to the pavilion with a darkened face and told Xiao Yi to usher his two sisters out.

The veranda faced the yard, stars were shining, and many peace blossom petals fell on the ground.

Xiao Yi knew that the sisters had much to talk about privately so he went back to his room.

Nan Baoyi took Nan Baorong’s hand through the peach blossom trees, “Sister has seen exactly what kind of person Zhang Yuanwang is? How could a man like that be worthy of Sister’s admiration?”

Nan Baorong was pale after receiving such shocking news.

She gazed at the courtyard filled with fallen petals, unable to say a word.

“Baorong!”

A gentle call came from behind suddenly.

Nan Baorong and Nan Baoyi turned around. It was actually Zhang Yuanwang.

He looked hurt and said to Nan Baorong solemnly, “It was all my fault tonight. But I’m only human, sometimes there are things that can’t be controlled. Baorong, we have known each other for so many years, please don’t blame me.”

Nan Baoyi shielded her sister behind her and sneered, “Tonight, Young Master Zhang used the excuse of can’t control yourself and had sex with your maid. In the future, could Young Master Zhang also use the excuse of can’t control yourself and commit murder and arson?!”

Zhang Yuanwang stared at her, his face gradually became grim.

It was so quick, no one could react fast enough. He slapped Nan Baoyi severely on the face!

“Bitch, it was all your fault!”

He was furious.