The Lucky Farm Girl-Chapter 45 - Throw it Out_1
Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Throw it Out_1
Chapter 45 -45 Throw it Out_1
Whispers filled the room. “So they weren’t even invited!” Eyes looking at the Zhu family were filled with disdain and mockery.
Hearing the murmurs around her, Zhu Meimei lowered her gaze but was in fact staring fiercely in the direction of Xiao Wanxue, her handkerchief almost twisted into a rope.
That cheap woman, once my brother gets his hands on you, see how I’ll deal with you!
And that silly Ninth Sister Yang, who actually caused me to lose face in public, she really deserves to die!
Madam Zhu Ding’s face flushed with embarrassment, and she looked somewhat at a loss.
“Wan Xue, you mustn’t be rude!” Lady Xiao scolded her daughter, though her face held not a trace of blame. “A few days ago, Doctor Luo came to invite your father, and it just so happened that County Lord Zhu was there. Presumably, County Lord Zhu admires Doctor Luo’s good reputation, and thus came to attend the feast.”
Yang Mengchen was secretly delighted. Lady Xiao’s words seemed to excuse the Zhu family, but in reality, they reconfirmed that the Zhu family had indeed come uninvited!
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Xiao Wanxue nodded obediently, “Mother is right to correct me, Wan Xue will definitely bear it in mind!”
Beckoning Yang Mengchen over, Lady Xiao smiled benevolently. “Such a smart, capable, dignified, and generous girl, I liked you the moment I saw you. As this is our first meeting, take this bracelet to wear for fun.” She removed the white jade bracelet from her wrist and placed it on Yang Mengchen’s.
The white jade bracelet was clear and flawless, and Yang Mengchen could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary item, so she quickly tried to refuse. “This jade bracelet is too valuable, I cannot accept it!”
“No matter how valuable the bracelet is, it’s still an inanimate object, not as good as what one truly desires.” Seeing that Yang Mengchen insisted on refusing, Lady Xiao feigned sternness, “One must not refuse a gift from an elder!”
Yang Mengchen had no choice but to accept and thanked her repeatedly.
Lady Xiao’s gaze was tender, and her face was always filled with a kind and loving warmth.
Taking Yang Mengchen by the hand, Xiao Wanxue warmly invited her to visit their mansion, devoid of the cold sarcasm she showed towards Zhu Meimei.
Yang Mengchen hit it off with Xiao Wanxue and promised she would visit the Xiao Mansion when she had the time.
As Lady Xiao had the highest status and was very popular, other ladies also gave Yang Mengchen valuable gifts and continuously praised her for being well-read and well-mannered, saying it was no wonder Doctor Luo treasured her as if she were his own daughter.
Hearing the crowd’s praise and love for Yang Mengchen and seeing the valuable gifts she received, Zhu Meimei was full of jealousy and unwillingness.
Madam Zhu Ding kept her head down, her face expression unclear.
“This humble one pays respects to Ms. Yang.”
Suddenly, Shopkeeper Luo arrived and gave Yang Mengchen a bow, his sharp gaze coldly sweeping across everyone present before finally stopping on Madam Zhu Ding and Zhu Meimei. “The master heard that Ms. Yang was being bullied and specially ordered me to throw out those who don’t know manners! Bring people here!”
Two robust maidservants immediately came over and started dragging Madam Zhu Ding and Zhu Meimei out.
Everyone’s faces changed, for Shopkeeper Luo was Doctor Luo’s personal attendant, and even Magistrate Xiao had to show him some respect. Now, he treated Yang Mengchen with such reverence, which clearly showed how highly Doctor Luo valued this humble country girl.
Yang Mengchen watched silently, saying nothing, her heart filled with emotion.
“Ninth Sister Yang, after all, we come from the same village, how could you…” Madam Zhu Ding yelled loudly.
“Gag them!”
Upon Shopkeeper Luo’s command, two old maids produced stinking cloths from somewhere and forcefully stuffed them into the mouths of the Zhu mother and daughter.
With a foolish gaze fixed on Cheng Siyuan, who stood beside Shopkeeper Luo, Zhu Meimei’s eyes were filled with tenderness and yearning.
However, Cheng Siyuan only had eyes for Yang Mengchen. He didn’t even glance at Zhu Meimei, which filled her with even deeper hatred towards Yang Mengchen.
As a child, Ninth Sister Yang was dimwitted and unattractive, while she was clever and agile. Yet, Brother Siyuan only played with Ninth Sister Yang and ignored her completely.
Later, when Ninth Sister Yang became an idiot, she rose to be the daughter of an official family. She thought she would finally be with Brother Siyuan. But unexpectedly, Brother Siyuan became engaged to someone else. He still cared for that idiot Ninth Sister Yang, often bringing her treats, while he was blind to her deep affection.
Her parents and brother said Brother Siyuan was unworthy of her, that she was born to be a young lady. After choosing carefully, she finally settled on Young Master Luo, son of Doctor Luo. In truth, she didn’t want to marry Young Master Luo and become a young lady. She only wanted to be the wife of Brother Siyuan.
However, Brother Siyuan was blind to her love. All he ever saw, all he ever cared for, was Ninth Sister Yang. She couldn’t fathom what witchery Ninth Sister Yang used to bewitch Brother Siyuan so completely. How could she not feel outraged and poisoned by resentment?
No matter how much Zhu Meimei hated Yang Mengchen, and no matter how hard she struggled, the maids still carried her out of the Luo Mansion.
“The Luo Mansion does not welcome the Zhu family. From now on, if anyone dares to let the Zhu family in again, they shall be sold and cast out!” Shopkeeper Luo swept a glance at the servants of the Luo family, “And you all, standing by doing nothing while Ms. Yang was bullied, shall be fined one month’s silver and receive twenty strokes of the cane!”
“Thank you, Master, for the mercy!” The servants expressed no complaints.
Ms. Yang was very approachable and friendly. During her stay at the guest courtyard, she had never caused them trouble, always empathetic and caring towards them.
Indeed, it was wrong of them to stand by due to their concerns while Ms. Yang was being bullied. Should a similar incident occur in the future, they were determined to staunchly defend Ms. Yang and would not allow her to suffer the slightest grievance.
“Ms. Yang, the Lizheng of Yangliu village, the village head, and your family have arrived. The Master invites Ms. Yang and the guests to proceed to the hall for the ceremony!” said Shopkeeper Luo with a smile to Yang Mengchen.
Yang Mengchen smiled faintly, “Please tell Uncle Luo that I will bring the guests over shortly.”
“Yes.” Bowing respectfully, Shopkeeper Luo left with Cheng Siyuan.
Watching Yang Mengchen, who smiled warmly as she invited everyone to head to the hall, the crowd no longer harbored any disdain.
Not to mention that everyone falls ill at some point and might seek the exceptional medical skill of Doctor Luo. The power and status of the Luo family alone were not to be trifariously offended. With Doctor Luo so affectionately protecting and supporting Yang Mengchen, they were too busy trying to curry favor to even think of causing trouble.
The father and son of County Lord Zhu were desperately trying to forge ties with Doctor Luo, not knowing that Shopkeeper Luo had suddenly asked them to leave the Luo Mansion. Full of confusion and upon seeing the ejected Madam Zhu Ding and her daughter, together with the scornful glances from the two maids, they realized it was these fools who had spoiled their plans and were infuriated.
Madam Zhu Ding was pale and dared not speak. She knew her husband had gone through great efforts to forge a connection with Doctor Luo. Now that things had gone awry, it was no wonder he was angry.
Zhu Meimei, however, was in a daze, allowing her mother to tug her along as they sheepishly followed the father and son of County Lord Zhu in their departure.
Meanwhile, Yang Mengchen led the female family members into the hall, which was full of distinguished guests. The village head, the Lizheng and his wife, as well as the Yang family, had all arrived.
Magistrate Xiao Hongtao, who was hosting the ceremony, announced loudly, “The mentorship ritual will now commence!”
After assisting Doctor Luo to the main seat, Yang Cheng’an knelt before him, “Master above, please accept your disciple’s three kowtows!” He respectfully knocked his head on the floor three times and then received a cup of tea from Shopkeeper Luo, which he presented to Doctor Luo with both hands.
