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.
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 Linyan’s 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 Chang’an. Today, she specially asked Yue Zhu to put on makeup for her and even changed into women’s 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 wasn’t right. She looked down and saw Shen Yijia’s 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, “Miss, the Duchess is here.”
Meng Linyan forced a smile and stood up to bow. “Greetings, Duchess.” 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 didn’t see it with her own eyes after all, so she deceived herself and thought that it was Song Jingchen’s credit alone.
Shen Yijia walked straight to the armchair at the head of the table and sat down. She looked at Meng Linyan casually. “Meng, Meng what?” Auntie Liao was stunned. Didn’t she just say her name?
The smile on Meng Linyan’s face froze. “My name is Linyan.”
“Oh.” Shen Yijia waved her hand disinterestedly. “Sit. Don’t stand there.”
Meng Linyan pinched her fingers. “Thank you, Madam.”
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. Didn’t 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. Wouldn’t she be stupid to show her any respect?
Did she look like an idiot?
Meng Linyan was speechless. Shouldn’t 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, “Aren’t you here because you want to snatch my husband from me?
What’s there to ask?”
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, “I heard that Madam grew up in Chang’an at a very young age.”
Shen Yijia glanced at her, indicating for her to continue.
Meng Linyan choked. “Nanling Pass is not as prosperous as Chang’an, and it’s not peaceful now. It’s really not a place for women like Madam.”
Shen Yijia said, “Oh.”
She almost said, “It’s none of your business.”
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, “Speaking of which, I also went to Chang’an with Father when I was young. At that time, I was playful and secretly sneaked out behind Father’s back. In the end, I encountered a kidnapper.” She paused, and her expression was filled with nostalgia.” Fortunately, I met the Duke, so I was saved. ‘
When she said this, she had been paying attention to Shen Yijia’s expression. “At 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 to...”
Shen Yijia sighed. “My husband is good in every way, but he’s 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, it’s 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. Don’t you think it’s infuriating?”
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 wouldn’t be able to tell?
“However, I’ve said it a few times. He’s changed his mind now. He said that he definitely wouldn’t be kind without my permission in the future, lest he be repaid with ingratitude by some shameless thing.”
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, they’d have to see if Shen Yijia and her fists agreed. n(-OveLb1n
The expression on Meng Linyan’s face visibly cracked. She said coldly, “These are just Madam’s thoughts. Since the Duke is willing to lend a helping hand, it means...”
“My thoughts are my husband’s thoughts. Otherwise, how can we be called husband and wife?” Shen Yijia waved her hand and said sympathetically, “You’re not married yet. You won’t understand even if I tell you.”
“But you’re already so old. Why aren’t you married yet? Do all the men in Nanling Pass have such high standards?” 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 Linyan’s heart was stabbed hard. She said with a cold expression,
“Madam, you don’t have to worry about me.”
Shen Yijia blinked and said seriously, “I’m not worried. Even if you can’t get married and become an old single lady in your life, I’m not worried. Anyway, you’re not my daughter.”
Meng Linyan was so angry that she almost choked.
Didn’t they say that all the women in Chang’an 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, “Oh, right, I haven’t asked why you’re here today.”
Meng Linyan gritted her teeth and took out a handkerchief. “It’s 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.”
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 didn’t 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, “How 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. It’s clearly the kind that is used by servants..”
