She was already quite grateful that the iceberg, Helian Duo, could say such things. Even if she brought that person back, without evidence, Lady Liu would surely never admit it. Instead, she would claim that she was deliberately slandering her.
If it's true that the most venomous heart belongs to a woman, then this step - mother of hers was more poisonous than any venom. She just couldn't stand to see her do well.
On the other side, Lady Liu was sitting on a chair, resentfully thinking about how she could scheme against that little slut, Cheng Xiran. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head. She could wait until the Prime Minister came back in the evening and work hard to whisper in his ear.
At this thought, she let out a cold laugh. If she couldn't deal with her, then she'd let her father teach her a lesson. When the master came back, she'd see if that little slut still dared to be so arrogant! She'd surely make that slut suffer!
After coming up with a way to punish her, Lady Liu felt much better. She returned to her room and told the maids to help her dress up. Although she was no longer a young woman, due to her good maintenance, she still retained her charm.
If it weren't for her good looks that had bewitched the Prime Minister, how could a step - mother like her be so arrogant and get whatever she wanted? Men, after all, only cared about appearances.
By this time, Cheng Xiran had already taken care of everything. She checked the sales in the front yard. Although the sales had been good before, with the addition of those two people, Anecdotes in the Capital was selling even more briskly.
Busy until dusk, Cheng Xiran finally left the newspaper office. Having been harassed by Lady Liu for half a day and then working so hard at the newspaper office, she felt as if she were starving.
At this thought, the hunger in her stomach became even more intense. She quickly headed towards the Prime Minister's Mansion, planning to go back and have something hot to eat, take a hot bath, and then have a good sleep.
But who would have thought that just as one problem was about to be resolved, another one arose. As soon as she entered the courtyard, she felt that the atmosphere was unusual.
Father Cheng was sitting in the main seat, glaring angrily at Cheng Xiran. "You still remember to come back? It's bad enough that a young girl doesn't stay at home embroidering all day. But going out and showing herself off everywhere, what kind of propriety is this!"
Cheng Xiran's eardrums were almost burst by Father Cheng's roar. She helplessly dug at her ears. Not wanting to argue with Father Cheng, she simply ignored his words and respectfully curtsied to the old lady and Father Cheng in the main seat. "I pay my respects to Grandmother and Father."
The old lady looked at Cheng Xiran's tired appearance with pity and gave Father Cheng a displeased look. "Come on, stop glaring and shouting like that. Don't scare the child. She's back now, isn't she?"
Father Cheng was left speechless by the old lady's words. The remaining words were stuck in his throat. He stared at Cheng Xiran with blazing eyes and roared, "Let's eat."
Cheng Xiran was so hungry that her stomach was growling. Finally, it was time to eat.
At the dinner table, Cheng Xiran ate heartily. Father Cheng got even angrier seeing Cheng Xiran's unladylike way of eating. He simply averted his eyes. Out of sight, out of mind.
The old lady patted Cheng Xiran's back lovingly as she gobbled her food. "Eat slowly. Have you missed several meals? You're so hungry. These servants are becoming more and more lacking in etiquette, letting the young miss starve like this. I'll have to give them a good scolding later."
Hearing the old lady's words, Cheng Xiran felt a warm feeling in her heart, but she didn't want to involve others. While eating, she said, "Grandmother, don't blame them. It's just that I was really too busy today and didn't have time to eat."
The old lady felt even more sorry for her. She served some food to Cheng Xiran and poured her a cup of tea. "You should take better care of your health. You're already so thin. Don't wear yourself out because of your work. Otherwise, Grandmother will be heartbroken. Slow down. Don't choke."
Cheng Xiran looked at the old lady gratefully. It had to be said that the original owner's grandmother really doted on her and always worried about her.
Cheng Xiran nodded obediently. "Granddaughter remembers. I won't let Grandmother worry."
Lady Liu, sitting beside them, was seething with anger but dared not say a word. She glared at Cheng Xiran fiercely.