Chapter 1015: Mistaken to Being Bullied

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess remembered them when she saw Madam Li and her daughter.

She figured out what Madam Li was planning the moment she saw Madam Lis behavior.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess turned her wise eyes to Madam Li with a sharp glance.

Madam Li was cowered for a moment when she noticed this.

Even though the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess was quite old now, it did not change the fact that she was a woman who had roamed the battlefield with ferocity in her younger years. She had even saved the life of the late Emperor and possessed a quiet aura of intimidation about her.

However, the thought of her Tonger gave Madam Li the determination to suppress both the guilt and fear in her heart. She forced herself to put up a calm and collected front, then met the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess gaze. She bowed insincerely and said, Greetings to the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess nodded and turned to Li Tonger. Is this young Tonger?

Li Tonger immediately stepped forward to bow at her. Yes, I am. Greetings to the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess waved away the formality. Please rise. I recall that you married somewhere far away. When did you return? Are your husband and children back with you as well?

Li Tongers expression stiffened.

Madam Li was not pleased either.

What did the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess mean by this? Was she trying to embarra.s.s them by asking Tonger this question in public?

In reality, Madam Li came to this a.s.sumption because of her guilt and embarra.s.sment.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess question was actually quite a common one to be asked and she had not meant any harm.

Some of the women who knew about Li Tonger were enjoying the drama while others who were unaware of her story were just as curious as the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess was, their gazes following Li Tonger expectantly.

Madam Li gave a dry laugh. Tonger is now a free person, Dowager d.u.c.h.ess. As for children, her ex-husband had never been a healthy man, thus theyve never had children.

This was a revelation to everyone.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess looked at Li Tonger compa.s.sionately. You have had a bitter life, my child.

There was nothing wrong with those words, but Madam Li somehow felt uncomfortable with them.

Li Tonger also looked slightly upset. Her voice turned quite small. I must look like an embarra.s.sment, Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

She seemed to be very afraid of the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess as her face was quite pale. She looked like she would collapse at any moment, and anyone unaware of the situation would have mistaken the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess for bullying her.

The smile on the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess face diminished slightly. Youre overthinking this, Tonger. Youve done nothing shameful at all. Why would you be embarra.s.sed?

Madam Li and Li Tonger were feeling unsettled, which was why they thought the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess had seen through them when they heard her words. Their faces burned furiously.

Madam Li forced a smile. We wont disturb you any longer, Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

With that, she pulled Li Tonger with her and left.

Once they were gone, everyone began discussing this louder.

I heard that First Miss Li had eloped with someone years ago. Why would she even dare return here?

I would never have guessed someone as dainty and fragile as her would do something like that.

What is Madam Li thinking? Why didnt she lock this daughter of hers at home after she brought shame to the family? Why does she still bring her around? Such indecency!

Everyone turned quiet at those words.

The words seemed to enlighten them about something and their eyes widened incredulously.

Could Madam Li be planning to

When the person who said this noticed the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess gaze sweeping toward her, she immediately stopped talking.

Long Qingzhi held Wanyan Zhis hand and walked over just in time to see Madam Li and her daughter making a hasty escape.

Then she saw the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess being surrounded by everyone else. She brought her son over. After greeting the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess and Ling Lihua, she lowered her head and squeezed Wanyan Zhis hand. Zhier, greet the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

Wanyan Zhi looked at the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess and greeted her obediently.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess held the boys head benevolently and sized him up, saying approvingly, I havent seen the little prince in a while and youve grown quite a bit.

Everyones attention instantly turned to Wanyan Zhi at that moment, as if Madam Li and her daughter had disappeared from their minds.