Bringing Trouble Upon Yourself

Seeing the Lady of Wei fly into a rage, everyone’s knees nearly gave way.

Li Weiyang raised an eyebrow and looked at her calmly. “Aunt, Cousin Min was only confused for a moment. There’s no need for her to kneel and apologize.”

Her words caused an uproar.

Was the Chancellor’s Third Miss crazy or stupid—

The Lady of Wei snapped, “Drag that girl away and give her one hundred strokes!”

Everyone was horrified. A delicate girl like Li Weiyang would have her bones shattered and her flesh battered after just twenty strokes. A hundred would surely kill her!

A faint smile touched the First Madam’s lips, though she said, “Younger sister, isn’t that a bit too harsh—”

The Lady of Wei was seething with anger. “That girl is glib and deceitful. If I don’t punish her severely, I’ll never be able to quell my rage!”

The First Madam looked troubled, but inwardly she was sneering. She had tried to dissuade the Lady of Wei, yet the woman was determined to take Weiyang’s life. By the time the Master found out, it would be too late!

Someone immediately rushed forward, grabbed Li Weiyang by the arm, and tried to force her down! The maids and older servants from Li Weiyang’s courtyard exchanged uneasy glances at the sight. Only Bai Zhi stood protectively in front of her...