Free Web NovelChapter 1172: Chapter 1172: Speaking the Truth
Morning came.
With the maids attending her, Madam Chu went to the main hall to have breakfast.
In most ordinary families, breakfast would be eaten in one’s own room. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
But the Chu Family had good relationships all around.
So every morning, if Chu Ping was not at home, Madam Chu would take Second Madam Chu and her sister, Xiao Shuang, to dine together.
This morning was no exception.
Lord Chu had recently returned to the capital from reporting his duties in Huizhou and happened to be off duty today, so he joined them as well.
The couple had just sat down when Second Madam Chu arrived with Xiao Shuang.
Madam Chu greeted them with a smile: "The kitchen just mentioned that the scallion oil chicken you always like isn’t available today, so we’ve replaced it with some light congee and side dishes."
Second Madam Chu smiled: "It’s alright, Sister-in-law, you’re so considerate of me, knowing I love it, and having someone go to Fu Building to buy it every day."
"But I’ve been eating it for several days in a row, it’s time to change things up."
Xiao Shuang suddenly interjected: "Yes, my sister doesn’t actually like it at all."
"It was just a casual mention, I didn’t think Madam Chu would buy it every day, making my sister eat it daily, anyone would get tired of it eventually! It’s intentional."
After speaking, Xiao Shuang was shocked at herself.
Such an imperious and unreasonable tone, did it really come from her mouth?
Had she accidentally voiced her true thoughts?
Second Madam Chu’s expression changed, and she immediately scolded: "Xiao Shuang! How can you speak to Madam like that?"
Lord Chu’s face remained stern and unsmiling.
Madam Chu was not one to hold grudges.
Although she was a bit displeased, she said: "Xiao Shuang, so that’s what you think, then you’ve misunderstood me."
"Why would I deliberately buy scallion oil chicken every day for your sister-in-law? I truly thought she liked it."
Second Madam Chu hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, please don’t take my sister’s words seriously, whatever I say I like, Sister-in-law immediately sends it to me, I know Sister-in-law treats me well."
Xiao Shuang, however, said: "But sister, didn’t you tell me that sometimes Madam just gives you what she doesn’t like?"
"You said you didn’t like the things she gave you, but you couldn’t refuse them."
Madam Chu widened her eyes: "Sister-in-law, is it truly so?"
Second Madam Chu could no longer sit still, she stood up abruptly: "Sister-in-law, let me explain, Xiao Shuang is talking nonsense!"
Lord Chu furrowed his brow: "She is your own sister, why would she slander you?"
Second Madam Chu scolded: "Xiao Shuang! Explain yourself immediately!"
Xiao Shuang’s expression was peculiar, the upper half of her face showing anxiety and panic, while the lower half bore a mocking smile.
That expression perfectly mimicked how Second Madam Chu would vent to her in private.
Xiao Shuang felt she couldn’t control her tongue and voice, and was filled with terror.
Only to hear Xiao Shuang say: "I’m not making things up, these words were spoken by my sister herself."
"And my sister also said that Madam is so kind because she doesn’t want you to fight over the family estate, she intends to leave everything for her son."
"Enough!" Lord Chu slammed the table: "Sister-in-law, your own sister says such things, it’s hardly without cause."
"I promised our mother I would take care of my brother, as long as I am here, the Chu Family will never be divided!"
"But if he has a wife as unscrupulous as you, how can the Chu Family remain peaceful?!"
Second Madam Chu trembled with fear: "Brother! I’m truly wronged, Xiao Shuang, you..."
In her rage, she rushed over and slapped Xiao Shuang.
The foolish girl, what nonsense was she spouting today.
It was enough to think it privately, how could she say it out loud!
