Enough. Fourth ones wife, take the children and stay behind together with Wan Wan. Everyone else can scatter. The old madam finally spoke. The others, even if they wanted to comment, didnt dare to say much either.

As soon as they were out the door, Luo Jing Ying immediately grabbed Luo Jing You and lowered her voice, Damn girl, your guts have fattened, huh? Daring to talk to me like that? Cant sort out Luo Jing Wan, I cant even sort you out?

Fourth big sister what are you doing? Little nine, Luo Jing Wei, saw her own big sister getting bullied and immediately stepped forward to push Luo Jing Ying away. Without reservation, she pulled up Luo Jing Yous sleeve at once, seeing a large greenish bruise, Fourth big sister, how can you be so malicious?

Being caught off guard, Luo Jing Ying was pushed into a stagger. She opened her mouth, wanting to loudly curse, but Liu-shi quickly stretched her hand out to cover her mouth, You good-for-nothing, dont you know girls bodies are delicate, just a bit of strength can leave an injury. Even if youre in a hurry to talk to your fifth sister and dont want to make a ruckus to bother your grandmother, you should still be a bit more gentle when you pull her. Quickly apologize to your fifth sister!

After getting roared at by Liu-shi, Luo Jing Yings brain finally was a bit more clear-headed. She looked to Luo Jing Yous arm, and seeing the people in the surroundings, she hastily obeyed her mothers words and apologized to Luo Jing You in a soft voice, even reddening her eyes and putting on an injury on the younger sisters body, pain in the older sisters heart appearance.

Luo Jing Wei still wanted to say some more, but Luo Jing You pulled her back, Fourth big sister, Im fine. Its just, I only found out today that fourth big sister was actually born with super strength. Just, in the future, you should be more careful. Injuring our own familys brothers and sisters is trivial, but if you go outside..then it wouldnt be good.

If a guy was naturally born with super strength, then it was a good thing. But a young lady of a noble house being pinned with this kind of label, the damage was too high. Nothing else said, just regarding marriage, if the grooms side knew that the bride was a powerhouse, he would have to consider, in the future, if he were to talk back, will there be the possibly of getting beaten? Who would be willing to marry such a person?

Liu-shi firmly held Luo Jing Ying, and with a gentle smile, she tenderly looked to Luo Jing You, Fifth girl, your fourth sister isnt some natural born super strength. She was just a bit anxious just now and wasnt careful with her strength. If third aunt has to say, fifth girl is also too delicate. Dont get angry alright, when we get back third aunt will properly discipline her, make her not dare to be this rash again in the future.

Third aunt is too serious, this niece really isnt angry.

Then thats good.

Zhang-shi stood at the side, not uttering a sound, yet her complexion wasnt that good either.

Liu-shi looked to her with a light smile, I still havent congratulate second sister-in-law for about to become a mother again.

Everyone all curiously looked towards Zhang-shi, unconsciously glancing to her stomach. Pregnant again after a ten plus years gap? Already a thirty some year old person, wouldnt this be an old oyster producing a pearl? Such a fortunate life!

Zhang-shi felt uncomfortable being looked at, Not me, its our branchs Bai-shi. Oh thats right, I still havent. Told the old madam. Because she allowed Bai-shi to not have to come pay her respects, after informing the servants to properly serve her, everything went to the back of her head.

Before she could finish speaking, a hand stretched out from behind and coiled around her arm, Grandmother said, the days are still short, wait until after three months, then mention it again. Though third aunt is rather well-informed. Jing Wan said with a smile and blocked Zhang-shis unfinished words. Whats the matter here? Grandmother told me to come see. Jing Wan changed the topic. Want to cause their second branch to have an inner dispute? Want to cause grandmothers dissatisfaction? Have to see if she agrees to it or not first.

Third big sister, theres nothing wrong. It was just me and fourth big sister messing around. Did we disturb grandmother? That would really be an offense. Luo Jing You unexpectedly spoke first, carrying a bit remorse.

Since Luo Jing You herself didnt pursue it, Jing Wan only nodded her head and didnt say much. She then sent off this group of people with her eyes.

This fifth younger sister of hers was really an honest person to a fault, but occasionally when shes incisive, it was practically like a split personality with her fighting strength in full force. Jing Wan had already experienced it before many years ago. Dont look at how ninth sister knows how to be demanding. When her fifth sister wants to suppress her, that was just a matter of a single word and a single motion. Though its not bad to let the others experience it too, so as to avoid everyone thinking their second branch are all easy to bully.

Jing Wan turned back, and accompanied the old madam for the morning meal along with fourth aunt and the fourth branchs younger tang[1] brother and younger tang sister.

Liu-shi had Luo Jing Ying brought back to the third branch. Soon after, she had someone go to the home study to ask for a vacation from the teacher for her.

Liu-shi drank her tea, not saying a word. Luo Jing Ying was somewhat nervous at her solemness. Mother?

Kneel.

Mother

Kneel down. Liu-shi, who originally just had a displeased look, directly smashed the cup.

The crowd of servants were all quite frightened, with each and every one shrinking back their necks, wishing they could find a crack to squeeze into and just disappear like that.

All of you get lost. Liu-shi coldly swept a glance over them.

As if receiving a great pardon, they all competed to get out like they were running away.

Luo Jing Ying had never seen her mother this angered before. Because Liu-shis anger was directed at her, she was even more frightened and obediently knelt down, Mother, dont be angry anymore, before it was all because

All because youre stupid. If you werent stupid, would everyone all know that youre a short-sighted one, eyeing your older tang sisters recipe? If you werent stupid, would you do something like that right outside the main courtyard? Before at Qian Fu, you were already stupid like a pig then. But because you were small, when you made a mistake, you could still be forgiven, so I indulged you. These few years, Ive spent a lot of hard effort to teach you. Originally I thought you were still learning quite well, but once you saw Luo Jing Wan, your old ways sprouted again and forgot everything, just like an insane person.

Ive already told you before, the old madam is bias to the point of heartlessness. You competing against Luo Jing Wan, even if shes in the wrong, with just one word from the old madam, then its still your fault. Ive told you again and again, dont fight her head on, but this pig-brain of yours just doesnt listen. You clearly have more advantages than her, but you dont know how to use them.

As a young lady, all you speak of is money. Even if you want to scheme, still need to hold it in for me. And even if you secretly succeed, you cant let anyone know either. But you always insist on making a scene, so even if you do succeed in the future, the first person Luo Jing Wan will think of is you. Even without evidence, just based on todays matter, you definitely wont be able to come off cleanly either.

I did my best to find for you the best teacher, invite the best etiquette mama, hoping for you to be composed, gentle, virtuous, and not be irritable when you talk and do things. In some situation, when you shouldnt interject, you better give me a smile and stand there. When you should show youre face, you also need to be magnanimous to a degree and reveal your talents as much as you can. When trying to win an opportunity, it needs to be appropriate. You cant be annoying. You need to have these beautiful things bit by bit integrated into your bones, and become the most outstanding woman. Let those noble madams know, even if you dont have a very good family background, you as an individual is still worthy of them to have high regards for, worthy of them to flatter.

Also that mouth of yours. On normal days, in your own courtyard, you cursing a few times, I pretend to not hear. But precisely because youre used to speaking without thinking, when youre outside, with just a moment of carelessness, your cursing comes out. Starting from today, no matter where, you dare say another improper word, I will directly have your etiquette mama slap your mouth. If you cant control your temper again, Ill lock you in confinement, not letting you take even half a step out of the courtyard.

Mother.. Luo Jing Ying went from feeling wronged in the beginning to shocked, then to the current not daring to believe.

Luo Jing Ying, right now, you better properly kneel here for me, and properly think about what Ive just said. Any less than two hours, youre not allowed to get up. Liu-shi stood up and smoothed her sleeves, then headed towards the door.

Luo Jing Ying reached out and grabbed her clothes, Mother, daughter is wrong, dont

Liu-shi shook her off, Xuaner, go call over fourth misss etiquette mama, let her watch over fourth miss. If fourth miss doesnt behave obediently, then just slap. Liu-shi really was determined to have her sorted out.

Mother.. Luo Jing Ying watched Liu-shis heartless and cold back, still not daring to believe that this was that same mother, whod loved her, pampered her, and always listened to her on everything. How could she be this heartless?

Luo Jing Yings etiquette mama very quickly came. In the very beginning, when Luo Jing Ying learned etiquette from her, she had no less been severely reprimanded by her before. It was the to the extent that she still remained a bit scared of her. Even when she later became her rooms managing mama, she didnt use her much either. But when she saw her, she still unconsciously straightened her back and properly kneeled upright. Since her mother has spoken, she really would dare to slap her.

[1] Tang same surname cousin from patrilineal line; fathers brothers children

T/N: Ironically, the Ying in Luo Jing Yings name can have the meaning clever or gifted. Sadly though she doesnt live up to her name..Luo Jing You is a fun character too, so rare seeing a good shu sister to a MC.