Chapter 13 is afraid of teammates like pigs!

Duan Yingning squinted slightly and said, "Is that so? What evidence do you have? Show it to me."

She thought to herself, could it be that Li Pozi left some evidence that was discovered by Duan Qingyun, or that Li Pozi betrayed her and remained loyal to Duan Qingyun?

After giving orders, she told Duan Qingyun about the matter.

To her surprise, Duan Qingyun gritted her teeth and indignantly said, "It must be because five years ago, I had someone ruin your innocence, so you deliberately sought to defile me in retaliation!"

As soon as the words came out, Zhou Shi was dumbfounded!

Duan Qingyun still justified herself, "Apart from you holding such deep hatred towards me, who else would treat me like this?"

"Duan Yingning, it must be you!"

Seeing her confidently speaking, Duan Yingning couldn't help but chuckle, "Duan Qingyun, how dare you act so self-righteous and indignant?"

"Are you admitting now that you had someone ruin my innocence five years ago?"

"Of course! Otherwise, your little wild..."

Before she could finish the word "child," she met her cold gaze and wisely swallowed her words.

She changed her words, "Otherwise, where did Duan Tuantuan come from?!"

It was evident that Duan Yingning's authority truly intimidated Duan Qingyun, who, having learned her lesson, dared not call Tuanbao a "wild child" again.

"You are straightforward."

Duan Yingning sneered.

She had never seen someone as shameless as Duan Qingyun.

She wasn't afraid of god-like opponents, but she was afraid of pig-like teammates!

She looked at Zhou Shi with a half-smile, "Mother, did you hear everything clearly just now? Both are your daughters. I wonder how you view Duan Qingyun's actions?"

Zhou Shi's eyes dodged, stammering, "I, I..."

She hadn't expected Qingyun to be so foolish!

To say such things in front of Duan Yingning!

What a one-track mind!

"Yingning, your third sister is still young and immature..."

Huh, was she trying to use "young age and immaturity" as an excuse?

Duan Yingning didn't buy it and retorted directly, "Yes! How old was she five years ago? She already knew how to ruin my innocence at such a young age, showing her malicious nature from a young age."

"I wonder if it's inherited or someone's influence..."

She glanced meaningfully at Zhou Shi.

Zhou Shi was instantly furious, "Yingning, what do you mean by that? Are you insinuating something about me?!"

"I didn't say that. Why are you so defensive, mother? Could it be that I hit the nail on the head, so you feel guilty?"

"I..."

Zhou Shi wished she could bite off her own tongue!

She knew very well that this brat was sharp-tongued and not someone to mess with. Why bother saying more to her?

"Don't change the subject! Did you order someone to bully your third sister tonight?"

"Mother, isn't it redundant to ask this question? Today, I and Tuanbao moved into the Jingxin Courtyard, and we were exhausted. We went to bed as soon as it got dark. How could we have the energy to cause trouble?"

Zhou Shi's face became even uglier.

The Jingxin Courtyard was her beloved son's residence.

Every brick, every blade of grass, every piece of furniture and decoration inside were all personally arranged by her and Duan Zhineng.

It could be said that they had put in a lot of effort!

Who would have thought that in the end, it would be taken away by this mother and son for nothing!

How could Zhou Shi not be resentful?

Today, she, Qingyun, and Baoyu were repeatedly bullied by this mother and son... enough was enough!

"You still have the nerve to bring up the Jingxin Courtyard! You kicked Baoyu out, and I haven't settled the score with you yet!"

Was this something a mother should say?

Although Duan Qingxu was far away in Jianing Town for work, whenever he came back for festivals, Duan Zhineng and Zhou Shi were always very caring towards him.

On ordinary days when the elder brother was not at home, they treated Duan Jiangshi, his wife, fairly well.

As for Duan Qingyun and Duan Baoyu, they were even more cherished.

But towards her, their own daughter...

Duan Yingning couldn't help but wonder, were they picked up at the city gate by them?!

Otherwise, why was there such a huge difference in attitude towards their own biological children?

"Why can't I live in the Jingxin Courtyard?"

Duan Yingning sneered, "Let's not talk about the Jingxin Courtyard for now. You knew five years ago that Duan Qingyun framed me and confined me to the Hanchan Courtyard, not allowing me and Tuanbao to see anyone."

"Knowing that Duan Qingyun is so ruthless, why didn't you punish her?"

"Tonight, just based on Duan Qingyun's words, you concluded that I had someone ruin her?"

She had thought that Duan Qingyun had some evidence left by Li Pozi.

It turned out to be just "empty talk"?!

She paused and her tone became even colder, "Even a beggar on the street would know how to handle this matter, right?"

"But you hate your third sister."

"I hate her, so that's my reason for ruining her?"

Although that was indeed the case...

Duan Yingning looked at Zhou Shi with a half-smile, "If it was really me, would she have escaped unscathed tonight? I'm afraid she would have become a ruined woman by now, right?"

She deliberately emphasized the words "ruined woman" with a heavy tone.

In front of Rong Jue, Duan Qingyun had called her a ruined woman!

Duan Qingyun's face turned pale, and she couldn't say a word.

Zhou Shi couldn't argue with her, but without substantial evidence, she couldn't prove that tonight's incident was caused by Duan Yingning... reluctantly, she waved her hand to make her leave.

Just looking at her made her feel irritated and gave her a headache!

"Mother, you still haven't given an explanation for Duan Qingyun's actions against me five years ago."

Even though she wanted her to leave, Duan Yingning refused!

She wanted to flaunt herself in front of her and make her angry!

"Take this matter up with your father. Why do you need an explanation from me? Tonight's victim is your third sister. Why are you so heartless, bringing up a five-year-old matter!"

Zhou Shi couldn't hold back anymore and said sharply.

Seeing her pushing the blame onto Duan Zhineng, Duan Yingning didn't care, "Are you my stepmother?"

Zhou was so angry that she couldn't breathe properly.

At this moment, Yan Pozi came in with a swollen nose and tears in her eyes, "Wuwuwu, madam, I have served you for most of my life, and I have never been treated like this before!"

"Madam, please make a decision for me!"

Looking at Yan Pozi's miserable state, Zhou couldn't say anything for a while!

"Yan Pozi, what's wrong with you?"

Yan Pozi choked, "Wuwuwu, it's..."

"I hit her!"

Duan Yingning raised her chin, "Mother, the people around you are simply insolent! I am the second young lady of the mansion, and she dared to kick the door of the Quiet Heart Courtyard and speak disrespectfully to me."

"I only gave her a light beating."

"If this matter becomes known, everyone will think that the servants in the Marquis's mansion have no discipline... Where will you put your face?"

She raised her eyebrows and looked at Zhou, "I haven't asked mother yet, should such an insolent servant be sold directly, or beaten to death with a stick?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Yan Pozi was so scared that her old face stiffened, and her "wuwuwu" crying also got stuck in her throat.

Duan Yingning had said all the good and bad things, what else could Zhou say?!

Just as it was about to become a deadlock, a hurried footsteps came from outside the door, "Madam, something big has happened!"