Chapter 4: Insulting Father

No one knew that there was actually a master present, and they all thought that the resurrected Miss Lan San had used some kind of sorcery, leaving everyone pale with shock.

Lan Yanruo gazed at the man sitting on the treetop. He was dressed in a pure white robe, slightly open at the collar, revealing his fair and flawless skin.

His slender, arched eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes sparkled like stars, adorned with long eyelashes. Beneath his straight nose, his thin lips and ink-like hair swayed in the wind, creating a stark contrast with his snow-white complexion.

His eyes blazed like fire, staring at her intently without blinking. His gaze made Lan Yanruo feel uncomfortable, especially his ink-like pupils, as if they could see through everything.

Lan Yanruo searched her memories for a while but found nothing. She didn't recognize this man, but her intuition told her that he was definitely extraordinary. Such a man must have some kind of extraordinary power.

"Lao ye, how are you? Please don't scare me!" Madam rushed forward and supported the swaying Lan Yu, trembling as she said, "Miss San is so unreasonable, daring to lay hands on Lao ye!"

"Yes! Lao ye, if something happens to you, how can we live?!"

"Lao ye..."

The women behind them cried and wailed, and Lan Yu's face turned red. Her eyes were filled with a fierce and sinister look as she stared at Lan Yanruo.

Lan Yanruo coldly watched the women who were fanning the flames, showing a mocking expression in her eyes.

Seeing her facing the accusations without saying a word, standing there indifferently, made the man's eyebrows twitch. For some reason, he felt something stir in his heart.

Lan Yanruo, the number one beauty in Shangyun Country, was also known as the number one useless person. He had seen her before, and in his memory, she was timid and rarely stepped out of the Prime Minister's mansion. Even when she did, it was to seek her fiancé, Prince Yimo Chenyi. Despite being ridiculed and mocked by everyone, she always persevered.

Such a woman, no matter how pitiful, he had never paid attention to her. Even if she was beautiful, his memory of her was vague.

Today, the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion was getting married, and he had to come and see. Unexpectedly, Yimo Chenyi's wedding procession only passed by the Prime Minister's mansion and headed towards General Huwei's mansion. This caused her to change her temperament drastically, becoming so cold and ruthless...

What was so good about Yimo Chenyi that made her admire him so much!?

Since there was a good show, there was no reason not to watch. The man clasped his hands in front of his chest and looked at Lan Yanruo with burning eyes.

Lan Yu watched Lan Yanruo laugh arrogantly, her face as cold as snow, her eyes showing complex emotions as she gazed at that stunningly beautiful face. Her eyes changed several times, and finally, she angrily said, "You disrespectful girl, how dare you insult your father! I am your father, and you are disrespectful and unfilial, you..."

"Humph!" Lan Yanruo sneered, her eyes filled with disdain, and said coldly, "It's said that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. If a father doesn't teach his daughter properly, it's his fault. If I am unfilial, it's all because of the Prime Minister's actions. I am just reaping what he sowed!"

Lan Yu was trembling with anger at her words. Filial piety was the first criterion to measure a person's character in Shangyun Country. Seeing her own daughter not defending herself, and everyone looking at her with accusations and disdain, she was at a loss for words.

Just as Lan Yu was recovering from her shock, Su Jin suddenly knelt in front of her, her voice filled with excitement. "Lao ye, our Miss has been wronged! For so many years, she has been bullied and abused. Today, on her wedding day, she was abandoned by Prince Yimo, and to save the face of the Prime Minister's mansion, she attempted suicide. But even then, her sisters mocked and ridiculed her, pushing her to the brink of death. Fortunately, she is safe and sound. Lao ye, how can you not punish her!"

Su Jin's words left Lan Yu speechless. She looked at Lan Yanruo's indifferent attitude, and various emotions surged in her heart. But as the Prime Minister, how could he be publicly scolded by his daughter? No matter what, this unfilial girl had to be punished!

Madam looked at Lan Yanruo with cold eyes. Today, her two daughters had suffered, one had her fingers broken, and the other had a tooth knocked out. Lan Wanruo's future had been ruined by her. How could she easily let Lan Yanruo off the hook? She sobbed, "Lao ye, it's all my fault. I was too indulgent towards her since she lost her mother at a young age, which made her so unfilial and disrespectful. It also allowed her to raise such a rebellious servant!"

Madam's tears earned the sympathy of many guests, who looked at Lan Yanruo with disdain.

"Such a malicious woman, no wonder Prince Yimo abandoned her!"

"That's right, she hit her father and insulted him. Such a woman should be hanged!"

"Such beauty, yet her heart is as venomous as a snake!"

Hearing the constant insults, Lan Yanruo's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. She had underestimated the Lady Dowager. What a clever move to turn defense into offense, showing a motherly heart. No wonder, after so many years of almost pathological abuse towards herself, it had gone unnoticed by others.

Su Jin had spoken out of desperation, but she hadn't realized that she hadn't helped Miss, but instead had caused trouble for her.

Lan Yuying's eyes narrowed slightly. Because of the Lady Dowager's words, any remaining guilt towards Lan Yanruo had vanished. Even Lan Yanruo's maid dared to confront him. It seemed that she had never regarded him as her father. He was suddenly furious, "Insolent servant seeking death!"

Seeing Lan Yu about to strike Su Jin, Lan Yanruo swiftly moved in front of her and with a sudden palm strike, confronted Lan Yu. In an instant, a stunning display of power erupted with a thunderous sound!