Chapter 9: Words Without Evidence

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

After hanging up the phone, Xia Chenxing hurriedly put on her clothes and left the hotel. For the past three years, Old Madam Li had been very good to her. Perhaps it was out of guilt or because of her status as her granddaughter-in-law. In short, the two of them got along well. It was also because of Old Madam Li’s support that Xia Chenxing could live so freely for the past three years.

As soon as Xia Chenxing entered the old residence, she felt the strange gazes from the servants. Not only did not many servants take the initiative to greet her, but some even deliberately avoided her. Instead, it was Aunt Mei who took the initiative to explain, “Young Madam, ignore them. You don’t live in the old residence, so they aren’t familiar with you. In addition, with these rumors suddenly spreading, it’s inevitable that they don’t dare to approach you.”

This was how it was in big families. Not only the clansmen, but even the servants had to learn to read people’s expressions. Xia Chenxing did not care about this. Instead, she asked, “Aunt Mei, was Grandmother very angry?”

Aunt Mei smiled and said, “How can Old Madam be really angry with you? Other than Eldest Young Master, she dotes on you the most. She’s just angry at those media outlets who spread rumors without a bottom line. Actually, Old Madam has already bought over all those media outlets. This way, they won’t dare to spread rumors anymore.”

Xia Chenxing chuckled. “As expected of Grandmother. In ancient times, Grandmother would definitely be a decisive female general!”

“It’s only your matters that make Old Madam care,” Aunt Mei replied.

After the two of them finished speaking, Xia Chenxing followed Aunt Mei to the living room. As soon as she entered the living room, she was shocked by the scene in front of her. The elders of the Li family were actually here!

Xia Chenxing smiled and asked in a low voice, “Aunt Mei, the elders of the Li family are all here. Why didn’t you inform me earlier? I wasn’t prepared at all.”

Aunt Mei also replied in a low voice, “Eldest Young Madam, I’m sorry. This is Old Madam’s intention. She said that she wanted to teach you a lesson.”

Xia Chenxing was speechless.

When Old Madam Li saw her, she only glanced at her and said solemnly, “Chenxing, the elders of the family are all here. You can explain your own matters to them. I’m tired of talking.” With that, Old Madam Li reached out and the servant beside her quickly handed her a cup of tea. Old Madam Li tasted it with a calm expression, as if she was waiting to see a good show.

Hearing this, Xia Chenxing understood. The old madam must have explained it for her before she returned, but these old people didn’t believe her. With the old madam’s trust, Xia Chenxing didn’t panic. She didn’t care what the others thought, but for the sake of the Li family and her own reputation, she still had to shut them up. She nodded at the old madam as a form of agreement, then walked gracefully in front of everyone and said with a smile, “Thank you for making a special trip for this matter. I definitely have to give everyone an explanation.” After a pause, she continued, “Regarding the report, I only have one thing to say. The infidelity in my marriage is completely false. I’ve been married to the Li family for three years and have always been principled. I’ve never been disloyal. As for the pictures you saw, I admit that they do exist, but at that time, someone framed me and deliberately posted them secretly. The goal was to ruin my reputation and the Li family’s reputation at the same time!”

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Fengyun immediately questioned, “Words are useless. The photos really exist. Do you think we’ll believe your excuses so easily? We’re not that easy to get rid of!”

Xia Chenxing knew without even thinking that the first person to stand up and cause trouble would definitely be him, Li Fengyun.

Ever since the wedding day, the two of them had become enemies. In the past three years, the two of them had fought many times in the open and in the dark. She narrowed her eyes and said calmly, “Uncle is right. You are indeed an unreasonable person and not easy to get rid of.”

Hearing this, Li Fengyun slammed the table and stood up. He said angrily, “Xia Chenxing, what do you mean?”

Xia Chenxing smiled sweetly and said slowly, “Uncle knows best what I mean. I’m afraid the entire City W knows what you’re up to. Unfortunately, you can’t use this matter as a stepping stone.”

A look of approval came into Granny Li’s eyes as she heard these words. This was one of the reasons she doted on Xia Chenxing. Her calm composure was something her peers didn’t have, and coupled with her intelligence and quick wit, she was a good match for her grandson. She didn’t worry too much about it. She was sure the girl could handle it.