CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 267: HAS MY BROTHER-IN-LAW’S ROMANCE ARRIVED?

Disfigured face...

This term has been infamous recently. The young madam of the Prime Minister’s Mansion had her face disfigured in public during the spring hunt upon returning, yet not a single person dared to step up and support her.

The reason was that she falsely transmitted the Empress’s decree...

No matter whether she brought this upon herself or not, it doesn’t matter now. What matters is that this madwoman in front of me, if provoked, can really do anything!

If she can disfigure her own sister’s face, is there anything she can’t do?

The girl who got slapped initially wanted to point at Long Yue in a fierce manner, but recalling Pang Shuangyue’s miserable state at that time, she instantly hesitated.

She had been there then, watching with her own eyes as Pang Shuangyue’s once stunning face was clawed by Long Yue, blood flowing everywhere—a sight painfully unbearable!

Even if she applies the best golden sore medicine later, the scars will certainly remain.

Face is important, but if it’s disfigured, what use is reputation?

She covered her face, shameful and angry, stepping aside as her friends hurried to comfort her.

Long Yue looked coldly at these wealthy heirs and said, "You’re surely cursing me viciously in your hearts now, maybe even wishing me dead, right? Ha, it’s fine, no big deal. Go ahead and stab those little voodoo dolls in your heart!

It’s up to you how you insult me behind my back, but don’t let me hear any unpleasant words. Otherwise, remember the lesson learned from my sister?"

"Pang Longyue, why are you so arrogant? Aren’t you afraid of being reported to the government office? Once it reaches the Emperor, you won’t have any peace!"

"Matters concerning women aren’t discussed at court. This was debated earlier on the court. Oh, who might you be to make the Emperor change his mind?"

The Emperor speaks with authority, his words decisive. Recently, he even said women’s issues wouldn’t be discussed, and then suddenly they are, isn’t this a slap in the Emperor’s face?

That woman was choked to death, looking extremely unpleasant, and kept silent.

Seeing the women falling silent, Long Yue scoffed lightly. This useless bunch without any fighting spirit; she grabbed Yang Zhuoya’s hand, "Let’s go inside and see what new styles are available?"

Chang Lexi saw the two entering inside, and suddenly heat surged in her mind, making her chase after them.

"Pang Longyue, where’s your kid brother-in-law? Why isn’t he accompanying you?"

Long Yue was taken aback, a little confused, and frowned, "Why would my kid brother-in-law, a grown man, come shopping with us women? Don’t you find it ridiculous?"

Chang Lexi pouted, regretting the question as soon as she asked it, but her pride was important too; she couldn’t admit it was a foolish impulse, right?

She hurriedly said, "You’re so good at causing trouble and love offending people. Aren’t you afraid of getting assassinated while walking? Your kid brother-in-law should be protecting you, shouldn’t he?"

Chang Lexi, probably feeling embarrassed as she spoke, her face reddened a little.

Long Yue, being experienced, didn’t process it at first but soon understood seeing her blushing shy girl demeanor.

Ah, this girl... has taken a liking to my impudent kid brother-in-law?

Err, calling him impudent might be too much. Kid brother-in-law is just a bit rough, not very good at pleasing girls. Like last time, when Chang Lexi came to the General Mansion, he said a few words and made her leave angrily. It shows he’s truly clueless about feelings...

Thinking about these matters, Long Yue couldn’t help but take another good look at Chang Lexi.

The girl’s face was flushed, maybe because she was feeling guilty, she held her hands neatly in front, looking very serious and solemn.

"Haha..." Long Yue laughed, a bit wickedly, "My kid brother-in-law coming or not to protect me, what’s it got to do with you? Miss Chang before has been struck by me and should be imagining my bad luck daily, right? Now having the goodwill to care about me? Sure it’s not a weasel paying respects to a hen?"

"Pang Longyue, what kind of words are those?" Chang Lexi lifted her head abruptly, pointing at Long Yue in shameful anger, "You... you called me a weasel?"

"Yes, isn’t it so? You wish I’d be hit dead by someone, and now you’re kindly worried about me being ambushed? Ah, wait! Let me think... This is clearly... lacking ulterior intentions, right? Oh, I get it now; your target is my kid brother-in-law, correct?"

"You..."

Exposed, Chang Lexi’s face turned even redder, extremely annoyed, "Nonsense! I’m the beloved Miss Chang of the Chang Family, treasured by parents and brothers. How could I like someone like Cao Xiao, that brute? That’s absurd!"

"Oh, is that so? Alright, then I will relay Miss Chang’s words exactly to my kid brother-in-law later.

You know, last time he accidentally hugged you and kept worrying aloud about damaging your reputation and asked if he should forcefully marry you.

Ah... My kid brother-in-law is straightforward, unclear about men’s and women’s matters. He might entertain Miss Chang. Here, I offer my apologies, hmm?"

Long Yue finished with a bow to Chang Lexi, but it was just a gesture, she’s not losing any piece of flesh; Long Yue didn’t care, but she saw Chang Lexi’s face turn green.

Telling Cao Xiao all this? No way, she was just speaking impulsively, never meant to actually go through with it...

"You... Don’t talk nonsense, I’m just... saying things casually, ugh, do as you please, hmph!"

Chang Lexi probably thought her words showed a sign of weakness, feeling anger-prone and finding herself in a dilemma; finally, she stomped off, leaving in frustration.

"Sister Yue, she seems to have a crush on your kid brother-in-law, doesn’t she?"

Women who’ve experienced feelings become more sensitive, able to discern a girl’s thoughts from a glance. This is budding romance.

"Yes, I didn’t expect she’d take an immediate liking to the kid brother-in-law, Ah Shao, that fool, nonetheless having such fortune, could it be fools are blessed?"

Long Yue folded her arms, resting a hand on her chin, pretending to be thoughtful.

That posture looked a bit like a little grown-up, although the tone was quite cheeky.

"Miss Chang is regarded as the treasure of the Chang Family. If there’s marriage alliance, it wouldn’t be bad."

Yang Zhuoya analyzed the pros and cons and provided a conclusion.

Long Yue nodded but then shook her head, "The Chang Family and ours are somewhat opposed to each other; this feeling is bound to become dust in history. Miss Chang’s affection is unreciprocated; I wouldn’t tell my kid brother-in-law about today’s matters, lest it creates unnecessary troubles.

From now on, it’d be the bridge belongs to the river, and the road to the road, let things be as they are. Let’s go see the new dresses."

"Alright!"

"Business is good!"

When Long Yue went to see Yun Niang, her face was all smiles, clearly indicating the business was thriving.

"Yes, earning Silver is much more than before in Qingtian County and Gaoyang County, one day equates their month’s earnings in several months."

Yun Niang smiled joyfully, eyes nearly narrowed into slits—it was a big profit!

"But..."

"But what?" Long Yue’s expression turned serious, "Yun Niang, any difficulties, just speak to me, don’t forget I’m the landlord here!"