The marriage talks of Ruan Jun, the Ruanlin Family hadnât expressed any opinions throughout the entire process due to living in Beidu. Even after returning to Yuansu with Ruan Jiaojiao, they did not intervene. Even when Mrs. Hong embarrassed the Ruan Family at the dining table last time, she said nothing, since this was the younger generationâs issue and it was Ruan Junâs own choice for a wife. With Ruan Jiandang and Liu Qingyun around, there was no reason for her, as the grandmother, to interfere. Perhaps because she hadnât intervened the whole time and spoke rarely, it gave the Hong family couple the impression that she was easy to get along with.
But now, with the smashing of the cup, a single sentence, and a glance, she completely stunned Mrs. Hong.
Even because she lifted her eyes and glanced at her expression now, Mrs. Hongâs heart trembled.
It was truly that the imposing presence of the Ruanlin Family was too intimidating, just like the matron of a large family in the past, merely giving a glance made people feel her powerfulness.
The previous aggressive demeanor and relentless arguing felt as if it had been punctured, leaking away completely.
Originally, Ruan Jiaojiao had intended to confront Mrs. Hong head-on upon seeing her attitude, but upon witnessing the Ruanlin Familyâs action, she fawningly poured another cup of cold tea for her and handed it over, "Grandma, drink tea."
After the Ruanlin Family took it, she hurriedly pulled a chair over and sat next to her, placing her small hands on her knees, displaying an overly obedient behavior.
Yet the appearance seemed very much like a little maid by the side of a matron who had gained power, now wielding authority by proxy.
"Mom..." Hong Ling called out to Mrs. Hong with reddened eyes, truly frightened this time.
If Mrs. Hong really continued this commotion, it would anger not just Ruan Jiaojiao but possibly the entire Ruan Family.
She raised her head and quickly scanned the faces of the Ruan Family, particularly glancing at Ruan Jianguo and Shu Jiao. Ruan Jianguoâs emotions were quite overt and now his naturally dark face was even darker, while Shu Jiao seemed expressionless but somehow her gaze felt cold.
The only relief she had at the moment was that Ruan Hao wasnât present!
Otherwise, she couldnât even imagine the consequences.
Yet, even so, it was enough to make her anxious, shaking Mrs. Hongâs hand with frustration and urgency, "Mom, please stop, will you?"
Mrs. Hong was being watched by all the Ruan Family members, and being called upon by Hong Ling brought her some reasoning back.
But her face still looked unpleasant, as she didnât believe she was wrong. As the brideâs parents, they ought to be respected by the groomâs family, regardless of if it was in Yuansu or their region, that was the norm.
However, after thorough consideration, she realized it wasnât sensible to clash with the Ruan Family, hence she fell silent, as if compromisingly stepping down.
Only, her willingness to let it pass didnât mean the Ruan Family was willing.
Ruan Jiaojiao had grown up being pampered and cherished by the family, protected in their hands, without anyone speaking against her in front of the Ruanlin Family; even Liao Zhaoji in the past wouldnât dare speak openly, at most, muttering behind the back.
The Ruanlin Family wasnât willing to let this matter go.
If they donât want this matter to pass, then it wonât.
She looked coldly at Mrs. Hong, with no intention of letting it slide, "Speak up, if this issue isnât clarified to this old woman today, no one is leaving through that door."