The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

Hearing Xu Leyao's threatening words, Old Madam Jiang instantly felt a tightness in her chest and shortness of breath.

"Jiang Yuwei! You really have a lot of nerve, daring to speak to an old woman like that."

Seeing that Madam Jiang's condition was not good, Xu Mama, who was by her side, immediately jumped out and blamed Xu Leyao.

Xu Leyao glanced at her coldly, a mocking smile on her lips.

"If Grandmother is dissatisfied with me, she can just say so directly. Why bother with this hypocritical act?"

Having served in the palace, Xu Leyao was all too familiar with Madam Jiang's methods.

Madam Jiang is clearly threatening her reputation right now!

As long as the news that Xu Leyao angered Old Madam Jiang to the point of fainting spreads today.

Tomorrow, let alone entering the palace, I'll probably be condemned by everyone just for walking down the street.

Moreover, looking at the clarity in Old Madam Jiang's eyes, Xu Leyao knew what she was planning.

However, if Madam Jiang wants to use this tactic to threaten her, she'll have to see if she'll fall for it.

After saying that, Xu Leyao didn't even bother to look at her again and sat down directly on the futon.

She was willing to put on an act just now, only to test Madam Jiang's true attitude.

Now that everything I wanted to know is clear, what's the point of pretending?

Seeing her attitude of not taking her seriously, Old Madam Jiang was really so angry that she fainted this time.

She lived in the Jiang family for many years, going from daughter-in-law to mother-in-law, and the hardships she endured are beyond words.

Now, I've finally reached the age where I can enjoy my retirement and live a peaceful life.

The Jiang family has produced another rebellious descendant, Xu Leyao.

How could Old Madam Jiang not be furious?

Seeing that something was wrong with her, Granny Xu quickly patted her back gently.

"Madam, you are not in good health to get angry! No matter what wrong Miss did today, you must tolerate her. Otherwise, if word gets out, people will say that you are unkind."

At first glance, Xu Mama's words sounded like she was criticizing Old Madam Jiang.

But in reality, every sentence was a veiled criticism of Xu Leyao's filial impiety.

But Xu Leyao wasn't buying it.

"If Grandmother is unwell, why did you bring her to the ancestral hall today? If something happens, do you dogs of a servant think you can bear the consequences?"

Seeing this, Xu Leyao reprimanded her sternly.

Then he went to Old Madam Jiang's side and pushed Xu Mama aside.

“Grandmother, these people are useless; they couldn’t persuade you today. Let’s wait until Father returns and then have a different group of people serve you. Seeing you like this breaks my heart.”

Xu Leyao's words were eloquent, but she secretly used some force in her hands.

As she was being supported by her, Old Madam Jiang instinctively tried to shake off her hand.

But Xu Leyao's hand seemed to be welded to her arm, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake it off.

After struggling to no avail, Madam Jiang had no choice but to give up on such a idea.

But as soon as she relaxed, Xu Leyao regained her strength.

In an instant, Madam Jiang felt a sharp pain in her arm.

She couldn't help but scream, completely lacking any manners.

Seeing this, Xu Leyao slightly reduced her strength.

Today, we cannot allow Old Madam Jiang to leave this place with any problems.

Otherwise, even if Zheng Zhihe is present tomorrow, Jiang's father will still have to punish him.

Why would anyone choose to suffer when they have a perfectly good life to live?

Xu Leyao was naturally unwilling to be used as a target.

Therefore, the moment Madam Jiang called out, she immediately let go of her hand.

Xu Leyao looked completely at a loss.

"Grandma, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

She asked the question urgently, but her eyes were full of smiles.

Madam Jiang's actions were entirely self-inflicted.

Since she had such a "special hobby", Xu Leyao was naturally happy to oblige.

They want to cause trouble for her, but they don't even consider whether they're qualified.

At this moment, Madam Jiang didn't care about her reaction, or even about her own dignity.

She pulled open the sleeve of her arm and saw that the spot where she had felt the sharp pain was completely gone.

Even the well-informed Madam Jiang was somewhat bewildered at this moment.

She clearly felt Xu Leyao pinch her just now, so how come there isn't even a trace of it now?

Seeing the momentary blankness in Madam Jiang's eyes, Xu Leyao guessed what she was thinking.

However, she wasn't so kind as to answer Madam Jiang's questions.

There are many more ways to scheme and plot in the palace.

Among them, the ruthless ones are countless.

Even when it comes to beating someone with a board, there are specific rules to follow.

One is that it only injures the skin and not the bone; it looks serious but will heal in a few days.

Another aspect is that it can damage the bone but not the skin.

There are no visible wounds on the outside, but the inside has already been shattered, and he won't live for more than a few days.

Unless someone comes in with the intention of killing someone, no one would be so ruthless.

Although Xu Leyao disliked this form of punishment, she understood it clearly.

She just hadn't expected that it would be so fitting to apply it to Old Madam Jiang.

Thinking of this, Xu Leyao felt a sense of comfort.

Indeed, the sea of ​​knowledge is boundless.

The knowledge you acquire is ultimately yours, and now you can put it into practice with ease, can't you?

Although Madam Jiang did not understand the methods involved, she knew that Xu Leyao must have made some mistakes just now.

In this way, she no longer cared about causing trouble for Xu Leyao.

The older people get, the more they cherish their lives.

Moreover, with such wealth and honor, Old Madam Jiang was naturally reluctant to give up her old life.

She was in a hurry to take Granny Xu back to her own courtyard.

At this moment, Jiang Xiuxiu, who arrived late, blocked her way.

"Grandmother, just now Xiuxiu thought she heard you call her name. Is something the matter?"

Seeing the worried look on Jiang Xiuxiu's face, a hint of annoyance flashed in Old Madam Jiang's eyes.

Normally, she would have had the patience to say a few words to Jiang Xiuxiu.

Right now, she just wants to know if she has suffered internal injuries.

Therefore, she naturally disliked Jiang Xiuxiu, this "roadblock".

"I'm fine, what are you doing here?"

Although she was somewhat dissatisfied, Madam Jiang maintained a composed expression.

She looked at Jiang Xiuxiu with some suspicion.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Xiuxiu quickly told the lie she had prepared in advance.

“Grandmother, Xiuxiu was thinking that although my sister made a mistake, Father didn’t punish her severely. However, Xiuxiu was afraid that the servants might neglect her, so she specially sent some food. My sister is weak, and it wouldn’t be good if she went hungry.”

Hearing these words, Old Madam Jiang gave a cold laugh.

She spent her whole life in the inner quarters, and what Jiang Xiuxiu was thinking could not be hidden from her eyes.