Chapter 3 Confrontation

Feng Shaojun calmly appreciated Mrs. Feng's ever-changing expression.

In her past life, she longed for family affection and was deceived by Feng's wife into agreeing to the marriage with the Qin family under the guise of "grandmother-grandson" affection.

In this life, she tore Mrs. Feng's face first.

A son who was adopted out is considered a member of the Feng family's second household according to the rites. She is the granddaughter of the Feng family's second household. How could Mrs. Feng have the face to act as a "grandmother"?

Cui Yuanhan witnessed this scene and was also surprised. He quickly glanced at Feng Shaojun.

What's wrong with my cousin?

Wasn't she eager to return to the capital earlier? Why did she bring up this heart-wrenching old story as soon as she saw Mrs. Feng?

Cui Yuanhan's mind raced, and he quickly stepped forward, bowing and saluting, "I have seen Madam, and I have seen the elder and the second madam."

Mrs. Feng couldn't lose her temper in front of outsiders and calmly replied, "Master Cui has traveled a long way to bring Shaojun back. Please come in first!"

Cui Yuanhan smiled and agreed, while signaling to Feng Shaojun.

Don't speak out of turn.

Feng Shaojun remained composed and smiled faintly.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and they escorted Feng Shaojun into the Feng residence, bypassing the screen wall, entering the corridor, and within moments, stepping into the main hall.

Mrs. Feng usually managed the household affairs here. She habitually took the top position, and her authority as the mistress of the house was immediately evident.

"Master Cui, please have a seat!"

Mrs. Feng had never held the Cui family in high regard and had had little contact with them over the years. At this moment, she maintained a polite conversation, but her demeanor naturally revealed a sense of aloofness and artificial courtesy.

The weaving industry in Pingjiang Prefecture was prosperous, and the Cui family employed over a thousand weavers, making them one of the wealthiest households in Pingjiang Prefecture.

Cui Yuanhan had been traveling around since he was young and was accustomed to the ways of the world. He didn't seem embarrassed by Mrs. Feng's cold treatment and responded with a smile before sitting down beside Feng Shaojun.

Feng Shaojun observed this and coldly snorted in her heart.

In her past life, when Cui Yuanhan escorted her back to the Feng residence, Mrs. Feng didn't even let Cui Yuanhan stay in the Feng residence. Helpless, Cui Yuanhan stayed in an inn for a few days before leaving.

In this life, she wouldn't allow anyone to mistreat her cousin.

"Cousin," Feng Shaojun affectionately called out, "you've traveled all the way from Pingjiang Prefecture to the capital. You should stay for a few more days." Then, she smiled at Mrs. Feng and said, "Grandmother, do we have guest rooms in the Feng residence? If not, let my cousin and me stay together temporarily!"

Mrs. Feng: "..."

Mrs. Feng felt a surge of anger at the sight of Feng Shaojun's smiling face. Upon hearing her subtly pointed words, her anger flared even more, and her voice turned cold, "Although you are cousins, there is still a difference between men and women. There is no reason for you to stay together."

"Don't speak such nonsense in front of others. Don't make us a laughingstock by saying that our Feng family lacks proper upbringing."

Her words were too harsh.

Feng Shaojun had grown up in the Cui family. Mrs. Feng's mention of the Feng family's upbringing was actually a direct attack on the Cui family. No matter how good-natured Cui Yuanhan was, he couldn't maintain a smile after hearing such words.

The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became tense.

Zhou Shi forced a smile and said, "Mother is right. There should indeed be a distance between men and women. Shaojun, why don't you apologize to grandmother."

Yao Shi, who enjoyed watching the drama, maliciously remarked, "It's clear that she is the legitimate grandmother, yet Shaojun calls her grandmother. I don't know who is whispering in Shaojun's ear, causing trouble for no reason."

Zhou Shi cast a reproachful glance at Yao Shi and whispered in a voice that everyone could hear, "At a time like this, younger sister, don't stir up trouble."

Yao Shi was sharp-tongued and sowed discord.

Zhou Shi appeared kind-hearted but was deeply scheming.

Feng Shaojun sneered inwardly and unexpectedly stood up, sweeping her gaze over the astonished faces of the people. "I have lived in the Cui family for six years, and my grandmother has raised me with great care. Whoever dares to speak ill of my grandmother or say that the Cui family is inferior, I cannot tolerate it!"

Then, she turned to Cui Yuanhan and said, "Cousin, let's go!"

Everyone: "..."

Bang!

Mrs. Feng slammed the table, causing the teacups on it to clatter loudly. Her palm stung from the force, but she didn't care.

Mrs. Feng was furious, her face alternately red and white, and her fingers trembled. "You... you disobedient and unfilial brat! Where do you think you're going? You are a Feng girl. Do you want to live in the Cui family forever?"

Enraged, her face flushed, and sparks seemed to fly from her eyes.

Mrs. Feng was seething with anger and didn't care about the pain in her palm. She pointed at Feng Shaojun and scolded, "You...!"

She was truly infuriated!

How could her granddaughter dare to defy her like this?

Mrs. Zhou was also taken aback by Feng Shaojun's unruly and untamed behavior.

She had already guessed what her in-laws were planning. By marrying into the family, she could climb up to the Qin Wang's residence. In the future, if the Qin Wang ascended to the throne, the entire Feng family would benefit from it.

Her son was the eldest grandson of the Feng family, so he would receive the most benefits.

Sacrificing a mere Feng Shaojun was of no concern to her.

Never did she expect that the gentle and sweet Feng Shaojun would be so difficult to handle.

Yao's heart also skipped a beat.

When Feng Lun inherited the family business from the second branch, Cui brought a generous dowry when she married into the family, which made others envious. During the years Feng Shaojun lived in the Cui family, who knows how many benefits he received from them.

Feng Shaojun was a gold mine.

They absolutely could not let this fat sheep, Feng Shaojun, return to Pingjiang Prefecture!

Mrs. Feng was being challenged and couldn't come down from her high horse, Mrs. Zhou, as the governor's wife, couldn't let go of her pride for a moment, but Yao didn't care so much.

She immediately put on a smile, approached affectionately, and took Feng Shaojun's hand, saying, "Oh, this is the true-blooded child of the Feng family. How can he not live in the Feng family? There's no reason to go back to the wife's family."

As she spoke, she forcefully pulled Feng Shaojun to his seat. Then she turned to Mrs. Feng, who had turned pale, and said with a smile, "It's the first time we've met after more than ten years. His temperament is quite similar to that of the third brother when he was young."

Mrs. Zhou calmly picked up the conversation with a smile, "Isn't that so? The third brother had a stubborn temper back then. When it comes to being stubborn, not even nine oxen could move him. Although Shaojun is a girl, she has quite the spirit."

Feng Shaojun sat down reluctantly, as if nothing had happened, and smiled at Mrs. Feng, "I can be a bit impatient and speak inappropriately. Grandmother, please don't be angry with me."

Mrs. Feng: "..."