Then, when she heard Gu Ning say that Song Yang was killed and that Zhao Xiaoxi's ghost might have returned to take revenge, First Lady Yuan immediately lost control and yelled at Gu Ning, "Shut up …"
First Lady Yuan's loss of composure attracted the attention of many people around her. The people at the other tables did not hear Gu Ning's words, so they did not know what happened, but they knew that there was a conflict between them.
Lady Xu and Yan Min, as well as Second Lady Yuan and Lady Peng, thought that First Lady Yuan had lost her composure out of fear after hearing about ghosts.
Other than Gu Ning, who knew the truth, Jing Yunyao and Miao Jingjing could also tell that First Lady Yuan was guilty. Her guilty conscience must have something to do with Zhao Xiaoxi's disappearance.
First Lady Yuan immediately realized that she had lost her composure. Afraid that they would suspect something, she immediately explained, "Let's just eat. Why are you talking about ghosts? It's so scary. Can't you let us eat in peace? If you want to talk about it, talk about it at home."
However, when she said this, she could not hide her guilty conscience.
When Lady Xu and Yan Min heard this, they also felt that Gu Ning's words were inappropriate. However, Jing Yunyao and Miao Jingjing knew Gu Ning better, so they knew that she had a reason for saying this.
When the people at the other tables heard this, they thought that Gu Ning's table had frightened First Lady Yuan's table with the ghost story, so they did not continue to look at them and continued to eat.
Gu Ning did not listen to First Lady Yuan's words. Instead, she said meaningfully, "Oh right, I also heard that Zhao Xiaoxi is the Yuan Family's illegitimate daughter!"
Gu Ning's voice was not loud, so only the people at their two tables could hear her. She did not intend to cause a scene, but merely wanted to keep Madam Yuan's ears shut.
When she heard this, First Lady Yuan was shocked. How did she know? Only a few people knew about this! Even in the Yuan Family, other than her husband, she was the only one who knew about it …
As she thought about it, First Lady Yuan asked instinctively, "How did you know?"
Hearing this, everyone was surprised, especially Second Madam Yuan. As a member of the Yuan family, they lived together every day, but she did not even know about this.
Although Gu Ning had said that she was from the Yuan Family and not the first branch of the Yuan Family, Old Mistress Yuan's reaction made it obvious that she was from the first branch.
Then, was Zhao Xiaoxi's disappearance or death related to First Mistress Yuan?
Second Madam Yuan subconsciously thought so.
Not only did Second Madam Yuan think so, but other people also thought so. If Zhao Xiaoxi was really missing or dead.
Not many people could tolerate an illegitimate child, especially someone as domineering as First Mistress Yuan.
At this point, Lady Xu and the others understood that Gu Ning had purposely mentioned Song Yang and Zhao Xiaoxi to target First Madam Yuan.
Although she did not know why Gu Ning wanted to target First Mistress Yuan, she must have her reasons.
However, it was only a guess whether Zhao Xiaoxi's disappearance or death had anything to do with First Mistress Yuan. There was no evidence, so it did not mean anything. Moreover, Gu Ning had just said that Song Yang might have killed her!
Lady Xu and Yan Min would think so because they did not know the relationship between First Mistress Yuan and Song Yang. However, Second Mistress Yuan and Lady Peng knew, so even if Song Yang had killed Zhao Xiaoxi, First Mistress Yuan would definitely have something to do with it.
However, no one knew what was going on with Zhao Xiaoxi, so they did not think too much about it and did not dare to speak carelessly.
After First Mistress Yuan asked her question, she did not wait for Gu Ning to answer and quickly changed her words. "No, I mean, don't talk nonsense. What Zhao Xiaoxi? I don't even know her, and she can't be my husband's illegitimate daughter."
Although First Mistress Yuan denied it, no one believed her based on her reaction just now.
"Did I say that she's your husband's illegitimate daughter? Your husband is not the only member of the Yuan Family. By explaining it like that, aren't you just admitting that you're guilty? "Gu Ning said, amused.
"You …" First Mistress Yuan was suddenly at a loss for words. She knew that no one would believe her even if she tried to explain it now, so she did not bother to explain. Instead, she glared at Gu Ning viciously and threatened her coldly, "Who are you? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble by slandering the Yuan Family like that? "
She was trying to use her power to oppress others.
Although Gu Ning was with Lady Xu, the Yuan Family's status was not as high as the Yuan Family's. Therefore, First Mistress Yuan felt that even if Gu Ning had some background, she would not be as powerful as the Yuan Family.
She knew all the children from the families that were on par with the Yuan Family. After all, there were only a few families that were on par with the Yuan Family.
"Don't tell me that the Yuan Family wants to take revenge just because someone told the truth! That's too scary … "Gu Ning said with a shocked expression. She seemed to think that the Yuan Family was a family that did all kinds of evil.
"You …" First Mistress Yuan was so angry that she almost vomited blood. She glared fiercely at Gu Ning and scolded angrily, "Don't talk nonsense and ruin the Yuan Family's reputation."
Although they would take revenge over small matters, even if they really did it, they could not let others talk about it because they still needed to maintain their reputation.
The bigger the family, the more they cared about their reputation. Therefore, even if they did something dirty, they would not do it themselves. Instead, they would hire someone else to do it. When something really happened, they would let someone else take the blame.
"Then what did First Mistress Yuan mean by what you said just now? Do you think that I don't know what a threat is? "Gu Ning asked in return. Her attitude was full of undisguised sarcasm.
"You …" First Mistress Yuan continued to be angry. This girl was too sharp-tongued. At the same time, she realized that this girl was actually so bold and arrogant that she did not take her seriously at all.
Where did she come from? First Mistress Yuan was very curious and asked, "Who exactly are you?"
"It's me! My name is Gu Ning. Family Leng Sun, Leng Shaoting's fiancée, "Gu Ning said.
Hearing this, First Mistress Yuan and the others were a little surprised. She was Leng Shaoting's fiancée? But they had never heard that Leng Shaoting was engaged!
"I've never heard that Leng Shaoting was engaged," First Mistress Yuan said, expressing her doubts.
"That's because we kept a low profile and did not hold a big event! It's just an engagement, not a marriage. The two families just have to have a meal together, give the betrothal gifts, and then it's settled, "Gu Ning said.
"Gu Ning is indeed Shao Ting's fiancée," Lady Xu said. Although she knew that they were not engaged yet, as long as both families confirmed it, it could be considered a fact.
Since Lady Xu had admitted it, First Mistress Yuan did not have any more doubts. However, even if Gu Ning was Leng Shaoting's fiancée, she was not afraid. Instead, she said sarcastically, "I see. No wonder you don't take the Yuan family seriously …"
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