Dad, open the door. I'll bring your mistress back for you.

"Aning, forget it, she didn't say anything about me." Xie Xinyan said, pulling Shen Chuning's sleeve.

However, Shen Chuning held Xie Xinyan's hand tightly, and said to her with a firm and serious look, "If she doesn't apologize to you today, don't even think about leaving this hall!"

Mrs. Min's eyes were wide open as she glared at Shen Chuning fiercely, as if raging fire was about to burst out of her eyes.

She was unwilling to admit her mistake, but Shen Chuning stood in front of her without fear. In addition, among the many ladies present, no one dared to speak up for her, leaving her helpless.

Besides, her wet clothes were clinging to her body. If she were seen by other men, she would have wanted to jump into the river and commit suicide.

In the end, she could only squeeze out three words from between her teeth: "I'm sorry!"

After saying that, she hurriedly fled the hall with her daughter.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Song quickly followed them and left.

Yun Shuxuan stared at the three men's receding figures, then turned and slowly addressed the remaining ladies in the hall, "If any lady is dissatisfied with the Shen family's banquet today, feel free to leave. However, if anyone dares to speak outrageously again and say something that displeases me, it will be more than just a few cold showers."

After hearing Yun Shuxuan's words, no one dared to stand up and leave their seat.

Even the atmosphere in the entire flower hall became harmonious and friendly, and no one dared to act rashly anymore.

Xie Xinyan looked at Yun Shuxuan with sparkling eyes, her face full of admiration.

She whispered to Shen Chuning beside her, "A Ning, your mother is amazing! She can actually make these people obey her so well."

Shen Chuning smiled and responded in a low voice, "Actually, my mother used to be very gentle and soft-hearted when she was at home. But before she left this time, she deliberately imitated my aunt's behavior and practiced for many days before becoming like this."

Xie Xinyan asked curiously, "Your aunt?"

Shen Chuning nodded and continued to explain, "My aunt comes from a family of military generals and was trained as a female general since she was young. If my aunt were here today, I'm afraid she would have whipped someone from the second gate."

After hearing this, Xie Xinyan's eyes revealed an expression of obsession and yearning.

Shen Chuning smiled and added, "However, I personally still appreciate my mother's current way of doing things. She treats people with courtesy first, and then takes action based on the actual situation. No matter where she goes, no one will have the opportunity to criticize her for being impolite."

At this moment, Madam Lou, who had received a gift of tea from Yun Shuxuan in the garden, asked, "Miss Xie, I wonder which private school your father attended. I have a son who has just started his education and I'm thinking of finding him a private school. Does your father have any recommendations?"

Xie Xinyan said modestly, "It's not that I've achieved great success. My father teaches at our own academy. However, our academy doesn't accept children who are just starting out. If Madam Lou doesn't mind, my father can recommend another private school for you."

Upon hearing this, Madam Lou's eyes lit up and she said in surprise, "Really? Thank you so much, Father. My master and I both came from humble backgrounds and don't know which private school is good. It's better to have an expert recommend something than to be completely in the dark."

Xie Xinyan smiled and replied, "You're welcome, ma'am."

"You dare to make random recommendations without even knowing the level. If the recommendation is not good, won't you ruin the child's life?" Mrs. Jing suddenly sneered without knowing the consequences.

Yun Shuxuan coughed lightly, looked at Madam Jing with cold eyes, and said slowly: "Madam Jing, have you finished the wine in the pot?"

There was a clear threat in her words.

Mrs. Jing obviously thought of Mrs. Min's miserable appearance just now. She just curled her lips and dared not speak anymore.

Xie Xinyan: "Mrs. Lou, you can let your son study in a private school for three to five years. If he does well, you can ask my father to recommend him to continue his studies at our academy."

Xie Xinyan said this deliberately, glancing at Madam Jing.

"Thank you so much, Miss Xie." Mrs. Lou's excitement was beyond words.

Although the other ladies did not say it directly like Madam Jing, it could be seen from their expressions that they were disdainful of Xie Xinyan's recommendation of the private school and academy to Madam Lou.

Shen Chuning's eyes turned, and she smiled and said to Madam Lou, "Madam Lou, don't worry. My father is Xinyan's grandfather. If I can really study in Xinyan's family academy in the future, it will be considered a blessing."

At this time, an elderly lady suddenly asked loudly in surprise: "Didn't the Governor come from Taishan Academy? Then the Governor's mentor...isn't he...isn't he..."

There was disbelief and shock in her voice.

Shen Chuning looked at the lady and said calmly, "Yes, my father's mentor is none other than Dean Xie of Taishan Academy."

Upon hearing the news, the lady's expression instantly became extremely complicated, with a mixture of surprise, embarrassment, and a little helplessness.

She stammered and repeated, "Thank you... Thank you, Dean..."

Mrs. Jing, who was sitting next to them, suddenly looked at a loss for words, as if she was very surprised by this sudden fact.

She murmured to herself, "Xie...Miss Xie, why didn't you tell me earlier that your academy is Taishan Academy!"

There was a hint of complaint in his words, but more of regret.

Xie Xinyan rolled her eyes disapprovingly and replied with a slightly dissatisfied tone: "You didn't ask."

After hearing this, Mrs. Jing's face immediately filled with smiles, and she hurriedly walked to Shen Chuning and Xie Xinyan with a wine pot and wine glass.

She seemed a little uneasy. "Miss Xie, I'm so sorry. I really didn't recognize you. I'll drink three cups as punishment."

After saying this, she picked up the wine glass without hesitation and drank it all, as if she wanted to show her sincerity with her actions.

After drinking a glass of wine, Mrs. Jing quickly refilled her glass and then drank two more glasses in a row.

Her movements were smooth and natural, however, from her eyes and expression, it could be seen that she was still a little nervous and uneasy.

Shen Chuning quietly observed Mrs. Jing's actions, then turned to look at Xie Xinyan.

She noticed that Xie Xinyan didn't want to pay attention to Madam Jing, so she curled her lips slightly and said to Madam Jing, "Madam Jing, this is really not something I'm used to. I'm afraid you're also drunk?"

Madam Jing smiled awkwardly, "Miss Shen, you're joking. The Governor's wife prepared the finest fruit wine today, so it's not easy for her to get drunk. If I really got drunk, I would definitely sew my mouth shut and never say a word that I shouldn't."

Xie Xinyan looked at Madam Jing's flattering look, sighed softly and asked, "Madam Jing, is there something wrong?"