Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
First Madam was already frustrated, and when she saw Tang Li, she became even more frustrated. She felt that Tang Li was here to see how unlucky she was.
She didnât want to be nice to her, but when she thought that Qi Yihan and the little bastard might not be able to come back from Q Province, she felt happy again and said sarcastically, âTang Li, are you laughing at how unlucky I am?â
âWhy should I laugh at you?â
Tang Li picked up the gift from Butler Zhang and placed it on the bedside table beside her. âYouâre First Madam. Now that youâre injured, isnât it normal for me to come and visit you? If I donât come, when Father recovers, wonât you complain about it to him?â
First Madam felt that Tang Li was being unrealistic. âTang Li, the only thing you can do now is to hope that Father will recover. Otherwise, it wonât be pretty.â
âThat is for me to worry about. Youâd better think about whether you can get out of bed first.â
âYouâ¦â
âFirst Madam, donât be angry, because itâs gonna make your wound worse.â
âYouâ¦â
First Madam felt like Tang Li was secretly hoping she would never be able to stand on her feet again. She was so angry that her face turned green, and she shouted without thinking, âFourth Brother and the little bastard are alone in Province Q now. What if they canât come back in one piece? By then, everyone in this family will find a way to make you suffer!â
Hearing that, Tang Li smiled. âFirst Madam, arenât you afraid that I might tell father what you said to me word for word? Father is still alive. With a word or two from him, all your inheritance will be mine.â
âHow dare you!â
âYou can try.â
âYou⦠Ouch!â
In her excitement, First Madam tore open the wound and screamed in pain.
Tang Li clicked her tongue. She tilted her head and said to the servant who was dumbfounded with the water in her hand, âCall the doctor over.â
âAh⦠Oh!â
The servant came back to her senses immediately and rushed out with a glass of water. She shouted as she ran, âDoctor! Doctor! First Madamâs wound is splitting open!â
In the midst of the chaos, First Madam was pushed into the operating room to be stitched up again.
Tang Li and a group of people were waiting in the hall.
First Master glared at Tang Li with a livid face. âTang Li, you know that your sister-in-law is injured. Why did you go in and provoke her intentionally?â
The others were also criticizing Tang Li quietly.
âThatâs right. She knew that First Madam was seriously injured, but she still went in and made her angry. She must have planned it beforehand.â
âSheâs just taking advantage of the fact that sheâs taking care of our father in the hospital so that no one dares to do anything to her, right?â
âWhat a wicked woman!â
âIf anything happens to First Madam, weâll see what she says.â
â¦
Hearing the accusations, the corners of Tang Liâs lips curled up slightly, as if she did not care at all. She waited until everyone was almost done before saying, âBefore you guys criticize me, why donât you ask me what I said that made First Madam so agitated that her wound split open?â
These words made everyone stop and look at her.
Tang Liâs smile deepened. She said, âFirst Madam said that Yihan and Lingxuan are in Province Q now, and they wonât be able to come back. What do you think she means by that? Could she be the one who is behind it all?â
âTang Li, stop slandering my mother!â When Qi Bailing heard that, she subconsciously yelled, âMy mother has nothing to do with it.â
âDid you just call me Tang Li?â Tang Li narrowed her eyes as she looked at Qi Bailing, but her words were directed at First Master. âFirst Master, do you never teach your children manners? Is a junior supposed to call a senior by name? If word gets out, what will people think about our Qi family? A family without basic upbringing?â
Qi Bailing was so angry that her eyes turned red. âYouâ¦â
âBailing, shut up!â
First Masterâs face darkened. Although he really disliked Tang Li, the Qi familyâs reputation was more important. The daughter of the Qi family should behave like a daughter. Disrespect for elders was never allowed. âIn the future, if I hear you call the elders by their name, Iâll ground you in the ancestral hall and make you reflect on yourself.â
âFather, Iâ¦â Qi Bailing felt aggrieved. She was just trying to protect her mother, not to mention Tang Li was around her age, so she had never treated her as an elder.
But under First Masterâs stern gaze, she had to shut up.
First Master looked at Tang Li and said with a cold face, âI am pretty sure my wife must have said that by mistake. She was just worried about Fourth Brotherâs safety over there.â
There were so many people from the Qi family here today, so he was afraid that they might go back later and spread gossip.
Then, he said to Third Madam, âThird Madam, please entertain the guests.â
He planned to send the others away and settle the score with Tang Li later.
Third Madam nodded and said to everyone, âLetâs go to the Lotus garden. We canât do much here anyway. Weâll go see First Madam when she recovers.â
Third Madam took the group of people away, and the juniors followed suit. Soon, only the three masters and Tang Li were left in the hall.
The three of them exuded a domineering aura at the same time.
First Master asked directly, âTang Li, let me ask you one last time. Do you want to cooperate with us?â
Tang Li walked to a chair and sat down. She leaned her back against the chair and asked, âCooperate? Didnât we just make a bet a few days ago? Are you in such a hurry to deal with Yihan even when Father is still alive?â
âItâs gonna happen sooner or later anyway.â
âPfft⦠Do you really think the three of you are on par with him?â
âTang Li, what do you mean?â
âIt means that I donât want to cooperate with you guys anymore. I want to cooperate with Yihan.â
âYou⦠Letâs wait and see!â First Master glared at her and sat down with a cold face.
Second Master and Third Master looked at each other.
Second Master sneered, âTang Li, do you really think Qi Yihan will forget about all you did previously just because you now choose to cooperate with him?â
âLet me give you a piece of advice. You better help us. Otherwise, you wonât end up happy. â
Tang Li crossed her arms and sneered. âEveryone knows that Yihan is a business genius. Only by letting him take charge of the Qi family can the Qi family be able to maintain its current glory. I think you guys are too comfortable and available every day that besides scheming against him, you got nothing worthwhile to do.â
These words immediately angered the three of them. âTang Li, what do you mean?â
âIsnât what I mean obvious? Iâm saying that the strength that the three of you combined is by no means on par with Yihan. You guys should be thankful that you got money to spend even if you are practically useless. Do you really think any of you is capable of managing the Qi family?â
The three of them were so angry that their expressions were twisted.
Third Master said fiercely, âTang Li, do you think weâll let you out unhurt after you said all that?â
âIâm not sure about that but one thing I can be sure of, and that is itâs gonna be a miserable day for you.â
Just as Tang Li finished speaking, a servant reported anxiously from outside the door, âThird Master, your Tibetan Mastiffs suddenly broke the cage and charged out.. They are running toward the Lotus garden.â