novelraw Chapter 335 The Shangguan Family’s Tradition
Chapter 335 The Shangguan Family’s Tradition
"It is true that what happened today is because my dear sister is not sensible, and it is right for the eldest prince to punish her. I will plead guilty to His Highness the eldest prince on her behalf." Shangguan Chuchu said in a low voice. In addition to being courteous, Without showing the slightest emotion, he said, "My daughter has taught me nothing, and I will definitely teach you a lesson in the future. Please calm down, Your Majesty."
Yan Li said calmly: "I am not angry, and I don't want to punish her."
Shangguan Chuchu looked up at her and couldn't help but purse her lips.
"Shangguan Jiao did something wrong and needs to pay a price." Yan Li said in a cold voice, "She deserves this price, just like repaying a debt, it's a matter of course. Lan Yue didn't offend her, she was arrogant and domineering If you attack Lan Yue, this is her debt, not my punishment. Does Sister Shangguan understand the difference? "
Shangguan Chuchu was silent for a moment.
Yan Li's condescending lecture tone made her uncomfortable, but it was true that Shangguan Jiao was at fault.
Shangguan Chuchu nodded: "My daughter understands."
She was not angry from beginning to end and behaved like a lady. However, her sharp eyes had already discovered that her right hand, which was covered by her wide sleeve, had already tightly grasped the handkerchief in her hand.
"What do you think of Grand Tutor Shangguan? I learned about it the day I first entered the palace. The eldest prince said that he is a very disciplined person. Judging from his granddaughter's outward behavior, this does not seem to be the case."
Shangguan Chuchu's face changed slightly, as if he was holding back his grievance: "Your Highness, your highness, my sister made a mistake and should be taught a lesson, but this has nothing to do with our ancestors."
"Isn't your surname Shangguan?" Yan Li frowned, as if he was surprised by what she said, "Shangguan's family has a bad family tradition, how come you have nothing to do with the official master?"
Shangguan Chuchu said patiently: "As a tutor, I attach great importance to rules and etiquette. The Shangguan family's family tradition has never been denied."
"However, the family tradition you showed today is indeed not very good. Isn't this a fact?" Yan Li frowned, "Do you think I am deliberately picking on you? Your sister attacked someone in my house for no reason. , was it instigated by me?"
Shangguan Chuchu was at a loss for words: "I don't mean that, my daughter."
"I am about the same age as Miss Shangguan, or maybe a little older than you." Yan Li smiled faintly, but the smile did not reach her eyes, "When Shangguan Taifu reprimanded me in the palace that day, I wonder if he knew that his granddaughter 꺗What kind of nature is that?”
Shangguan Chuchu's face turned slightly pale, and the expression on his face finally turned ugly.
At this time, Lan Yue's ten slaps had already been completed and she quietly stepped aside.
There was silence in the attic, and everyone watched this scene in silence.
"Miss Shangguan, although I don't like Tutor Shangguan's style, I am not as narrow-minded as you think, and I have no interest in avenging my personal revenge in front of everyone and deliberately humiliating you." Yan Li put down her chopsticks and turned to look. Looking at her, "I'm not that boring. If Shangguanjiao hadn't caused trouble in my house, I might not even know what you look like."
Shangguan Chu Chu has never experienced such humiliation before.
On that day, in front of so many noble ladies, the embarrassment Yan Li gave her was more humiliation than she could compare with in her entire life.
"I believe that the Shangguan family has a strict family tradition, but whether you really love your sister because you are arrogant to her, or you are deliberately indulgent, please understand the truth, Miss Shangguan." Yan Li's voice was slightly cold, "She walked out of the door of the Shangguan family, It represents the face of your Shangguan family. If she gets into trouble, even if you find a reason to excuse her, you can't deny the fact that she is a descendant of the Shangguan family. If she has no rules, it is because her elders have not taught her well and are corrupt. It’s the reputation of your entire family. No matter how dignified and virtuous you, the eldest sister, behave, it can’t change the fact that one mouse droppings spoils the whole pot of porridge.”
As soon as these words came out, Shangguan Chuchu suddenly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
Shangguan Jiao's face turned pale: "This has nothing to do with eldest sister——"
"Shut up." Shangguan Chuchu interrupted her coldly, then bowed her knee to Yan Li, "I will remember what His Highness the Grand Duke said."
Xuan Xuan and Chu Qinqin on the side heard this and looked at Shangguan Chu Chu thoughtfully, obviously understanding what Yan Li meant.
As we all know, the status of women in the Jin Dynasty was low, and concubines and concubines had no status at all.
But the concubine of the Shangguan family was always public, as if she was afraid that others would not know that she was arrogant and domineering. The husband and sisters of the aristocratic family all said that the husband and the concubine of the Shangguan family were generous and tolerant, so they He treated Shangguanjiao, a concubine, as his own sister.
However, thinking about it now, maybe Shangguan Chuchu had a mentality of deliberately flattering and killing.
But what puzzles me is that a concubine has no status, so she cannot threaten her as a legitimate daughter.
If she doesn't like it, she can just ignore it. Why should she pretend to be kind to her concubine?
"I will remember what the eldest grandpa said." Shangguan Chuchu repeated it again and said in a low voice, "I will leave first."
After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Shangguanjiao, who had a swollen face like a pig's head, and said calmly: "You will be taught a lesson today. In the future, your behavior will be restrained and you will go home."
After that, he walked away.
Shangguan Jiao didn't dare to say a word, stood up and left, forgetting to even salute and leave.
Lan Yue lowered her head and said, "I'll take my leave first, too."
Yan Li hummed: "Go find some ointment and apply it."
"yes."
Yan Li picked up the chopsticks again: "The matter is over. Let's eat."
An episode just passed.
But when ladies get together, they still chat about what should be chatted.
Xuan Xuan picked up the tea cup and took a sip of fruit tea: "I have always heard that the Shangguan family's eldest daughter is tolerant, generous, virtuous and gentle. I always thought that she really loved my concubine, but I didn't expect that she was quite thoughtful."
"A truly smart and kind-hearted person cannot allow his sister to make enemies outside." A girl opposite said, "A big family values family tradition, especially a serious and old-fashioned person like Shangguan Taifu. It is even more impossible to condone it. There is chaos in the family."
"Shangguan Chuchu has been taught strictly since childhood. She should have known long ago that the words and deeds of the family's children and grandchildren outside will affect the family's reputation. She is so smart, how can she not understand anything?"
"Besides, even if we just look at it from the perspective of a sister, a sister who truly loves her sister will teach her the rules and make her behave properly, do things correctly, make no mistakes, and be well-educated. This is what is truly good for her. Shangguan Chu Chu's indulgence towards Shangguanjiao was either to harm her or to use her sister's domineering attitude to bring out her own kindness and gentleness."
Hearing this, Yan Li suddenly raised his eyes and looked at the woman who spoke: "What's your name?"
The air froze.
All the girls fell silent.
Yan Li had a subtle expression and quickly smiled: "Don't be nervous, everyone, I just think you are all smart. As a normal lady, there are some truths that don't need to be mentioned at all. They are the rules that have been engraved in the bones from day to day. ”
As she said that, she added: "Of course, I don't mean that all rules are right, but whether it is a man or a woman, character is the most important thing to measure whether a person is reliable or not. Bullying the weak, regardless of whether he is a man or a woman, Women are looked down upon.”