Chapter 43: Playing People!

  Liu Rong didn't think it was necessary to wear this outfit to the Wei Bei Hou Mansion, after all, the clothes were painted with water ink, although ancient water ink is natural and not easy to fade, what if you accidentally spill a cup of water on it and stain the color? That would be embarrassing. Moreover, the fabric of this dress was far inferior to what others wore, from afar it looked okay, but up close, there were some minor flaws.

  What's most important is that she never thought that a modern, ordinary DIY dress made to look decent could attract so much attention and be so eye-catching. What she wants is to go to the Weibei Marquis' residence! Going to the Weibei Marquis' residence isn't about attracting attention or being surrounded by onlookers, but rather to deliver those well-drawn pictures into Zuo Tingxuan's hands.

  In this case, the less attention she gets, the better. So for her, wearing that outfit is actually a loss.

  Mrs. Liu looked at the big madam and asked for Liu Rong's opinion, her face sank, how could such a decision-making power be handed over to Liu Rong, how could Liu Rong, as a concubine daughter, give up such an opportunity that would make her stand out, in the future, when Liu Rong became prominent, who would pay attention to her daughters, what if later on, everyone only knew that there was one concubine daughter, Third Miss, in the Wen Ding Hou Mansion, but completely ignored and overlooked the fact that there were also First Miss and Second Miss in the mansion...

  This is absolutely unacceptable! Her daughter can't be outdone by Zhong's daughter!

  "Rong, I advise you not to wear this outfit. Mother is thinking of your own good. Not only does it look unusual and may attract unwanted attention, but also, if you were to steal the spotlight from the eldest grandson of the Wei Bei Hou Mansion, people would be annoyed with you. And when your father finds out, he will surely scold me for not teaching you properly and letting you lose face in public!"

  Liu Rong furrowed her brow, this Liu Dà Niáng was not persuading her, but clearly threatening her. If she wore this outfit, she would have to deal with Zhōng Yí Niáng!

  She can tolerate other things, but she cannot tolerate this one thing! She must wear it today no matter what!

  Thinking so in her heart, Liu Rong's face didn't reveal a single hint, instead she asked Liu Dainai with an innocent tone: "But I don't have any other better clothes to wear, mother thinks I shouldn't wear this dress to the Wei Bei Hou Fu, then what should I wear?"

  As soon as Liu Rong spoke up, the madam frowned and cast a probing glance at her. Liu Rong immediately lowered her eyes and covered her nose with her hand.

  Liu Dainai thought Liu Rong was frightened by herself, but she was overjoyed.

  Unexpectedly, Liu Rong appears to be clever and doesn't fall short of others in doing things, but in this behavior and handling matters, she is so foolish. This is just right, as long as she doesn't wear this outfit to the Weibei Marquis's residence, and changes her makeup a bit, then later on, just pick an extremely ordinary dress to wear, who will still notice Liu Rong? Everyone will only pay attention to her two daughters.

  Standing behind Liu Rong, Dong Er couldn't see Liu Rong's expression but her small face scrunched up in a ball, almost stomping her feet! A pair of resentful eyes stared tightly at Liu Rong.

  How could the young lady be so easily persuaded? Had she already forgotten how her grandmother had treated them in the past? She was the one who had framed her aunt and forced her and the young lady to move to a remote wing of the house when the young lady was seriously ill. This was an opportunity for her to take revenge, how could she just give it up because of her grandmother's words?

  This might be related to the rest of your life, and who knows, you might meet someone you like at the Weibei Hou Mansion! Or maybe some madam will take a liking to you!

  How hateful! Doesn't Miss know even now that her grandmother has only bad intentions towards her?

  Looking at the smile on Liu Dainai's mouth, Liu Rong secretly curled her lips, but her face was still respectful, pretending to be casual and opening her mouth: "Why not wear the cyan green cloud brocade long skirt worn yesterday? What does mother think?" Seeing Liu Dainai about to nod, Liu Rong immediately changed her words: "Ah, no, that dress has been worn too many times, washed so much that it's a bit faded, wearing it out would be embarrassing, can't wear this one. Unless... the lake blue long skirt, hmm, no..."

  This has happened many times, and it's always been like this. Just when Grandma Liu is about to agree, she changes her mind. However, the clothes she wants to wear are getting worse each time, although Grandma Liu seems a bit stiff, the smile on her face gets bigger and bigger, almost following Yulian's rhythm.

  Liu Xuan and Liu Bing thought of Liu Rong wearing that kind of clothes, being ridiculed by everyone, and couldn't help but smile too, no longer worrying about anything.

  Liu Rong gazed at the expressions of several people, a hint of sarcasm appearing on her lips: "Oh dear, no way, no way, this is going to be a problem. It's already so late now, and if we still take the time to change clothes, I'm afraid it will be too late. My grandmother is a stickler for punctuality, and when attending any banquet, she never arrives late. I don't want to make my grandmother lose face, so I'll just wear this dress to attend the third birthday celebration of the eldest grandson of the Duke of Wei Bei, lest I cause trouble for my grandmother."

  Liu Dainai's smile suddenly froze. Liu Xuan's face also turned ugly, only Liu Ping had not reacted yet, still with a smile on her face.

  Liu Rong raised an eyebrow, looking at Liu Dà Nǎi with a leisurely expression, and continued to say in her mouth "It's just that when the time comes, if what Mother said really happens, Mother must help me beg Father for mercy. I'm not really unwilling to change, it's just that there isn't enough time...I only..."

  Originally delighted, Liu Bi was taken aback by the sudden change in Liu Dainai's expression. Upon careful reflection of their previous conversation, she realized that Liu Rong had never mentioned changing clothes, and that everything was just a ruse to toy with them. Her anger flared up: "If there isn't suitable clothing, then don't go! A concubine like you should just stay at home and wait for your turn. Could it be that you want us to lend you some clothes so you can attend the Weibei Marquis's estate?"

  "Is this also related to the Weibei Marquis's estate?"

  That damned Liu Rong, how dare she tease them! She absolutely wouldn't allow Liu Rong to follow her to the Weibei Marquis's estate! Just as she was thinking this, a sudden shout interrupted her.

  "How dare you! A concubine's daughter is also your sister, are these words yours?"

  The usually taciturn madam finally couldn't bear it and burst into anger, what has this mansion been turned into?! What has the second sister been taught to be like, to actually say such words! If outsiders were to see this situation, it would be unbearable!

  The lady thought to herself and finally made up her mind. Today, she would not give face to this daughter-in-law whom she was thoroughly dissatisfied with just because of the elder lady: "Today, Liu Rong will wear this dress to the Weibei Marquis's residence. None of you need to say anything!"

  "As for Meng Qiang, she will stay in the mansion and copy out the 'Admonitions for Women'!"