Chapter 1395: Chapter 1393: Negotiations Break Down
Wufu listened to Old Madam Wuâs words and laughed out loud.
"Why are you laughing?" Old Madam Wu was full of displeasure; this girl was not only difficult but also rude.
"Donât say my mother didnât plan to marry again, even if she wanted to, it was you who broke off the engagement first. My mother has waited all these years, itâs more than enough." Wufu strolled forward, looked at her, and continued, "Besides, Old Madam, the one who has remarried now is Lord Wu, not my mother. So, the one who is free to marry is your son."
This was mockery, ridiculing Wu Lihong for writing the marriage certificate without calling off the engagement, considering it a groundless breach.
"He was young at the time, what did he know? He just scribbled something. His father and I knew nothing about this, so his marriage certificate naturally doesnât count." Old Madam Wu hurriedly said, "Even if you hold onto it, itâs useless."
"Since Old Madam thinks this way, why rush here to demand the marriage certificate? If you say it doesnât count, then let us keep it as a memento!" Wufu called Mo Lan, "See the guest out."
Mo Lan walked over.
Old Madam Wu got anxious; indeed, this was a troublesome little girl and said angrily, "What do you really want?" She turned to Madam Zhou: "Madam Zhou, are you going to let her make a fuss? If this matter escalates, itâs not good for the girlâs reputation! You want her to marry into a good family, right? A womanâs reputation is crucial, regardless of whether she acknowledges her father or not, everyone knows sheâs his daughter with this face."
Madam Zhou lowered her eyelids and did not reply.
Seeing this, Old Madam Wu became furious and was about to say more when Wufu coldly said, "Old Madam, donât scare my mother anymore. Sheâs timid, and pregnant, cannot withstand your intimidation. If thereâs an issue, target me."
"You know thatâs not what I mean!" Old Madam Wu said softly, "Since youâre protecting your mother and brother so much, you know if this matter causes a stir, it does no good for anyone, especially you as a woman, not to mention your motherâs unborn child. He is Hong Erâs flesh and blood. If things get bigger, what good will it do him in the future? Even if he manages to pass the imperial exams, wonât people use this matter to attack him?"
Wufu chuckled quietly, "Old Madam, not to mention this child isnât born yet, even if he is born and grows up, how many years will have passed? Who would remember such ancient matters? Besides, if we are to discuss faults, who was wrong first? The one you should worry about is still your sonâs future!"
Old Madam Wu trembled all over, "What do you want!"
"Regarding the marriage certificate, itâs not that it canât count." Wufu teased.
Old Madam Wuâs eyes brightened, eagerly asking, "What are your demands?"
Wufu shrugged, "Sorry, I havenât thought of any yet!"
"You! You!" Old Madam Wu, trembling with anger, stood up and pointed at her, "You, youâre simply insolent! Disrespecting elders and being unfilial."
Wufuâs face remained impassive, "Old Madam, what relation do we have? You are the guest, I am the host, is this how you scold the host? Mo Lan, see the guest out!"
"Old Madam, please!" Mo Lan blocked her hand.
"Fine, fine, Iâll keep my eyes wide open to see what you can do and what good you can gain!" Old Madam Wu said, with an anger-concealing smile, "Iâll see if you really want to be unfilial and look if the heavens donât punish you, not recognizing your fatherâs clan, watch the sky above your head."
"And you!" Old Madam Wu pointed at Madam Zhou coldly, "To refuse a favor when offered. Madam Zhou, youâll regret it!"
Wufuâs face darkened, "See the guest out!"
Old Madam Wu flung her sleeves and left in a fit of rage.