Chapter 652: Chapter 651: Spirited

Wufu’s comforting words settled Madam Zhou’s heart, and upon reflection, she found truth in them. Having always had her daughter stand in front of her, she could not shrink back now.

“Wufu, you’ll be reaching the age of marriage in a few days, so don’t go out. I will handle them!” Madam Zhou said with courage.

Wufu said with a smile, “Alright!”

Madam Zhou could step forward and be firm, which was a sight Wufu was pleased to see. After all, she herself was backing her mother up, so she could support her no matter what.

“Mother, go with ease, just remember that Wufu is behind you,” Wufu encouraged with a smile, “As for reasoning, if it’s someone with whom you can reason, then reason with them. If it’s someone with whom you cannot, then use your fists. The old saying goes, ‘When a scholar encounters a soldier, reason fails to get through; when words are of no avail, fists are the better argument!'”

Madam Zhou laughed disapprovingly, “You girl, what kind of lady is as violent as you?”

“Some people need to be treated with violence!” Wufu murmured as she took a sip of tea.

Just as Madam Zhou was about to speak, Qiu Xiang coughed at the doorway and then lifted the curtain to enter, saying gravely, “Madam, Miss, those people are cursing at the gate.”

The curses from the Old Lady Lu were particularly vile.

Madam Zhou stood up and looked at Wufu.

Wufu simply said, “Go,” then turned to Qiu Xiang, “Accompany Madam Zhou in dealing with this. They’re just a few barbarians making a scene. You know what to do.”

Taken aback, Qiu Xiang replied, “Yes.”

Madam Zhou, escorted by Qiu Xiang and several maids and servant women, went out; it was her first time facing the opposition, and she felt quite spirited.

At the Corner Gate, Old Lady Lu and the others had been left hanging for so long that they had already grown furious, especially Old Lady Lu. She had given birth to several sons, and since her family were butchers, they were better off than many others and were local bullies. Everyone who saw her would lift her high in respect.

Being well-off and having several sons for backup, Old Lady Lu had grown accustomed to domineering, but here she was, made to feel humiliated.

Especially since the women of this household schemed and got her precious youngest daughter thrown into prison, she had come ready to speak humbly with them, but they had left her stewing outside.

Even a Buddha would get angry, let alone someone like Old Lady Lu who was used to having her way. How could she contain it?

Her anger clouded her judgment, and she forgot Madam Lu’s words completely. Thinking of the plight of her daughter and son-in-law, she put her hands on her hips and started cursing.

This was a neighborhood with houses all around, and when the neighbors heard the shouting, they poked their heads out to enjoy the spectacle.

Seeing this, Old Lady Lu grew even more animated, wanting everyone to know the deeds of Mother and daughter Wufu. Her voice grew louder and louder.

“… Even their own flesh and blood, Aunt and Uncle, could be thrown in prison. Why hasn’t the heavens struck down these venomous women? The heavens are blind! Such plague-stricken creatures should have been taken long ago. The elder one is loose, and the younger one is a little demon. Born of a mother, but with no father’s discipline. A mouse gives birth to a mouse, a vixen gives birth to a Little Fox, adept at deceiving men and harming their kin. Shameless!”

Eldest Sister-in-law Lu, hearing this, tugged at her husband and whispered, “Father, quickly quiet Mother down. Aren’t we just offending people for no reason? Do you still want to save your sister?”

Lu Da had already tried to intervene several times, only to be brushed off by his mother, and was at his wit’s end. Hearing this, he moved forward again, ready to try to persuade her.

The door creaked open, and Madam Zhou appeared before them, surrounded by her attendants. She was dressed in fine clothes and bore an angry expression as she pointed at Old Lady Lu and scolded, “Who let this madwoman here to spew filth? Seize her!”