What? What nonsense is she spouting!
Meng Ruyi was still pondering how to handle the situation properly when this Mrs. Zhang burst in, instantly making the situation seem absurd, as if a clown had finally taken the stage with a painted face.
Mrs. Zhang's words were truly laughable. If Zhang Yunyun were really that naive young girl, she might have been furious.
"Mrs. Zhang," Zhang Yunyun gave her a sidelong glance, half - smiling, and said, "I'm not worried about the baby in your belly. I'm actually worried about you. If the affairs of the Liu family are made public, how will the wife of the Liu family conduct herself in the future? Even if she's not divorced, it will be hard for her to attend other ladies' small banquets."
"After all, which lady's natal family would allow their children to do such immoral things."
It seemed that Zhang Yunyun was still calm and hadn't been angered by this woman.
After hearing this, Meng Ruyi, who had been a bit worried, felt relieved. Seeing that there was not a trace of sadness on Zhang Yunyun's face, she sat aside, enjoying the angry expressions of the people in front of her.
"You..."
Mrs. Zhang staggered backwards and covered her belly, crying out.
Seeing this, Liu Haoran immediately stepped forward to support Mrs. Zhang. Pointing at Zhang Yunyun, he said, "Miss Yunyun! Aren't you being too vicious? How can you curse our Liu family like this? If..."
"If what?" Zhang Yunyun found it funny. She didn't even need to listen to know that this person in front of her would surely say something like if they suffered misfortune, she wouldn't be able to stay out of it. So she glared at him and said, "If you all suffer, it doesn't necessarily mean I will."
"After all, my uncles dote on me, and Ruyi won't just sit back and watch me suffer with you all."
Hearing this, Meng Ruyi held back her laughter and nodded in agreement, saying, "Right, right, right. Not only me, but the Gu family won't just watch Yunyun in trouble either."
With so many powerful families backing her up, Liu Haoran's face turned ashen, and he stammered but couldn't say a word.
However, Mrs. Zhang's face lit up. She pleaded with the people in front of her, saying, "Miss Yunyun, since you have connections, how can you just watch the Zhang family decline? We're still your relatives after all!"
Meng Ruyi was astounded. She looked at the woman in front of her in shock, sighing that there could be such a shameless person in the world.
Zhang Yunyun was used to these people's behavior. She couldn't help but let out a cold laugh and said, "If I had that many connections, the first thing I'd do..."
She didn't finish her sentence, just smiled meaningfully, and then continued, "Moreover, it's not the Zhang family that's declining, but your Liu family. The Liu family has nothing to do with me. Besides, if Lord Zhang is implicated by you all, judging from his determination just now, I'm sure he can find a way to get out of it."
"At worst, he'll just be demoted. He won't starve to death."
【Hahaha! I'm so satisfied! I love watching Zhang Yunyun scold people. She doesn't use any dirty words, but her sarcasm is off the charts! So satisfying! （Screaming———）】
【Yuyu is so cute too. She's right there to back her up. I love having a little sister like that when I'm arguing!】
【Great! It's not at all depressing. I really like Zhang Yunyun!】
【At first, I was really annoyed by Zhang Yunyun, that spoiled kid. But unexpectedly, I've turned from a hater to a fan!】
Since Mrs. Zhang entered the room, Magistrate Zhang had remained silent, standing there like a perfect backdrop.
He never expected his daughter to say such things. For a moment, anger welled up on his face, and his gaze towards Zhang Yunyun was filled with annoyance.
"Yunyun!" he scolded. "How can you talk to your mother like that!"
As soon as the words were out, before Zhang Yunyun could react, Magistrate Zhang himself realized the inappropriateness. But once the words were spoken, they couldn't be easily taken back.
"Really?" Zhang Yunyun retorted. She continued, "Indeed, it's a great joy for Lord Zhang to have a child in his old age. You all have a harmonious family. What does it have to do with me?"
It was still hard not to feel resentment. After saying that, Zhang Yunyun took a deep breath to calm the anger in her heart. Looking at the dejected look on the man's face in front of her, Zhang Yunyun felt a long - lost, almost self - abusive pleasure. It seemed that as long as he was unhappy, she would be extremely happy.
"Yunyun," after hearing this, Magistrate Zhang seemed to have found an entry point. He looked at Zhang Yunyun as if she were an ignorant child. He swallowed hard and said, "Your mother entrusted you to me. How could I abandon you? You'll always be..."
"Wait, wait," Zhang Yunyun resumed her unyielding look. She calmly said to Magistrate Zhang, "What about the Liu family's scheme against me?"
What about it? Should he divorce Mrs. Zhang? Or send Liu Haoran, Mrs. Zhang's favorite, back home? She was pregnant. How could they treat her like that? If something happened to her, it would be...
Seeing the disappointment on Magistrate Zhang's face, Zhang Yunyun felt as if she were submerged in disappointment. Her gaze towards the person in front of her was filled with indescribable resentment.
Seeing the situation come to a standstill, Meng Ruyi said, "In that case, Yunyun will go back with me first. We'll talk about other things in a few days."
After she finished speaking, before Magistrate Zhang could say anything, Liu Haoran beside Mrs. Zhang was unhappy. He shouted outside, "Come here! Miss Yunyun is being unreasonable. How can she always run to other people's houses!"
"You!" Zhang Yunyun didn't expect Liu Haoran to be so bold as to actually try to detain her. Looking back and seeing her father standing there silently without saying a word, she was so angry that she laughed.
"What?" Meng Ruyi saw this, stood up, patted Zhang Yunyun on the shoulder, and gave her a comforting look. Then she said, "Young Master Liu has good methods. As soon as things don't go your way, you're going to take matters into your own hands?"
"Do you think I, Meng Ruyi, really came here unarmed? Do you think the Meng family is so easy to bully?"
After saying that, Meng Ruyi called out to the outside, "Come here!"
Immediately afterwards, orderly footsteps sounded. Several burly men emerged from somewhere, holding long sticks and standing there. The leading man clasped his fists at Meng Ruyi and then respectfully said, "Miss Meng, Young Master Song said that we should all follow your orders. He'll be here soon."
After saying that, they stood there with their sticks, glaring at the people present. The few servants who originally looked quite strong but seemed like weak chicks compared to these burly men changed their expressions and subconsciously took a step back.
This! How could this happen! When did these people come!
Liu Haoran's face was as ugly as if he had swallowed a dead rat. He gasped heavily, his nostrils flaring.
"You! You!" Liu Haoran pointed at Meng Ruyi with his finger, so angry that he couldn't say a complete sentence.
"Don't be rude to Miss Meng!"
The leading burly man stepped forward and hit Liu Haoran's finger with his stick.
Liu Haoran's face instantly contorted. He hugged his hand and groaned as he fell to the ground.
Meng Ruyi looked towards the door.