Chapter 24: Sooner or Later, She Will Regret It

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Ever since the Weibo incident that day, Zhong Manhua had been suppressing her guilt.

She hadn’t investigated the truth clearly, but jumped to the conclusion that Ying Zijin had seduced Jiang Moyuan. This was her fault.

However, as an elder, there was no reason for her to apologize to a junior.

Therefore, Zhong Manhua wanted to make up for it in other ways. She even planned to postpone a company order and accompany Ying Zijin to buy new clothes.

However, Ying Zijin had disappeared for four days without even telling her.

Which socialite gave her parents such a hard time?

Zhong Manhua was furious.

The other lady on the sofa also looked over. After she glanced at her aloofly, she retracted her gaze with disinterest.

Zhong Manhua naturally noticed this. She clenched her fists and said coldly, “Go out and wait.”

“I’ve always had a question.” Ying Zijin nodded slightly and said indifferently, “How can someone like you become a mother?”

“…”

There was a moment of silence in the living room. The noblewoman couldn’t help but take another look at the girl.

She was stunned for a moment because of her face.

However, that was all there was to it. It was more of a scrutinizing gaze.

Zhong Manhua didn’t expect to hear this and her eyes turned red with anger. “Say that again?!”

However, the girl ignored her. With a cold expression on her face, she carried the books upstairs.

“You…” Zhong Manhua held her breath in anger.

She clutched her chest, which felt stuffy and uncomfortable.

It was like this again. She had embarrassed her in front of outsiders once again. She was indeed here to jinx her.

She really couldn’t control her anymore!

However, the esteemed guest was still around, so Zhong Manhua couldn’t lose her composure. She quickly regained her composure and forced a smile. “I’ve embarrassed myself in front of you, Madam Mu.”

“This is the girl your family adopted a year ago?” Madam Mu frowned. “Manhua, what are you thinking? Are you deliberately trying to give your biological daughter a hard time?”

Moreover, she had adopted someone who looked like her.

Although, few socialites in the capital could compare to her in terms of facial beauty.

But no matter how good-looking she was, she was still a fake.

Zhong Manhua didn’t explain. “At middle age, you’ll have the urge to do good deeds.”

At this moment, she was glad that outsiders didn’t know that Ying Zijin was her biological daughter.

“Good deeds have to be done by different people. Some people are unworthy of your charity.” Madam Mu blew on her tea as she said, “Besides, you’re too indulgent. How dare she talk to you like that?”

In a noble family, an illegitimate child was already very unpresentable, but at least they were related by blood. An adopted daughter?

Tsk.

Madam Mu shook her head and said, “You can’t spoil her if she’s not your biological daughter. How are you going to clean up the mess if she causes trouble one day?”

“Ignore her.” Zhong Manhua said with a smile, “Don’t worry, I’ve already contacted the Zhong family. When Chenzhou comes, he’ll be able to live there. There won’t be any problems.”

The Zhong family was also one of the four noble families in Hucheng. Naturally, they had an established foundation.

“I’m relieved that you’re handling the matter.” Madam Mu didn’t mention it again. “Manhua, actually, I didn’t plan to come personally this time. It’s just that for some reason, our old master said that he wants to stay in Hucheng for a few more days.”

“Everyone in the family is anxious, so I’m here to pick up the old man and come to your place to take a look along the way.”

Zhong Manhua was surprised. “Elder Mu actually came to Hucheng?”

Mu Heqing’s name was known to everyone in Hucheng, not to mention the Imperial Capital.

The Mu Clan was the descendant of generals. When Mu Heqing was young, he had also participated in battles.

Even though he had retired for decades, his prestige hadn’t decreased at all.

“The old man has been in the military his entire life. He’s used to fighting and can’t give it a rest even when he’s so old.” Madam Mu lamented, “He heard that a rare antique had appeared in Hucheng, so he rushed over.”

Zhong Manhua nodded. “No wonder. A while ago, I heard that Elder Mu personally made a trip to Continent O for porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty.”

“That’s right.” Madam Mu said, “It’s just that the old man’s heart isn’t good and didn’t bring a doctor with him this time, so it would be terrible if his illness acted up.”

“I can understand. Old Madam is also in poor health and has to be careful whenever she goes out.”

“That’s right. Fortunately, the old man met a divine doctor in Hucheng. Otherwise, he might really have died.”

Madam Mu rejoiced.

If Mu Heqing passed away, the Mu Clan would suffer a great loss.

Moreover, the successor of the Mu family hadn’t been decided yet. Mu Heqing was the one who was in charge.

“Miracle Doctor?” Zhong Manhua was stunned. “May I know who it is?”

Could it be that there was a new person in Hucheng?

Why hadn’t she heard of that person before?

“The old man didn’t say.” Madam Mu took a sip of tea before adding, “But even if he did, we probably wouldn’t know him. I only heard from Mu Cheng that compared to the youngest child in the Meng family, this divine doctor’s medical skills are…”

She gestured and added after a pause, “Better.”

Zhong Manhua was shocked. “There’s such a doctor?”

“I’ve never seen him before, so I’m not sure.” With that, Mrs. Mu put down her teacup and stood up. “Manhua, I’ll leave first. Call me if you need anything.”

Zhong Manhua also stood up and sent her out.

After Madam Mu left, the butler came in from the courtyard. “Madam, I’m sorry. I couldn’t stop Second Miss.”

“It’s not your fault.” Zhong Manhua’s expression turned cold again. “Don’t bother about her in the future. She can do whatever she wants. Sooner or later, she will regret it.”

“If she gets into trouble, the Ying family will have to clean up her mess.”

If it weren’t for the fact that she was her biological daughter, she wouldn’t have bothered to prepare a room.

She had trained her for so long, but she still couldn’t master the etiquette of a socialite.

The butler hesitated for a moment, but didn’t mention the word he had seen on the box.

Perhaps he had seen wrongly, or maybe it was just someone with the same name.

It made sense. Second Miss had only been in Hucheng for a year and had been living in Clear Water County previously, so it was impossible for her to come into contact with someone at such a high level.

Zhong Manhua massaged her temples to calm her anger. Then, she ordered calmly, “Send someone to inquire about the miracle doctor that Madam Mu mentioned. It’s best if you can invite him over to treat Old Madam’s old headache.”

After a pause, she reminded him, “Money isn’tt a problem. You have to respect him.”

The butler understood and left.

*

On the third floor.

After Ying Zijin placed the box of children’s books on the bookshelf, she sat in front of the computer.

She deftly turned on the main computer, leaned back in her chair, and began to watch the web series she hadn’t finished that day.

This new kind of retirement lifestyle was just right for her.

There was no need to fight and kill, and she didn’t have so many worries. She didn’t intend to let those people know that she was back.

After all, she did have many enemies.

She had a lot of free time to study the new technology of the 21st century. These new things were quite interesting.

After finishing a cup of milk tea, Ying Zijin went to get another cup.

“Beep!”

The computer suddenly made a beeping sound. The screen froze at the scene where the female protagonist in the drama kicked the male protagonist into the pond and laughed wildly.

As Ying Zijin raised her head and looked at the computer that had turned black, her eyes narrowed slightly.