The Ning family actually wanted to remove half of the servants from Mingyue Pavilion. Ouyang Yue would only have one first-class maid, one third-class maid, and two maids for general use. Although Ouyang Yue could support herself, this punishment would be a great humiliation to her.
In the Ning family, this is the kind of treatment only masters who have been banished to the cold courtyard receive!
Ouyang Yue's voice was extremely cold: "Who dares to move!"
☆、062、The Ning family makes a fool of themselves!
Ouyang Yue appeared very casual, but her cold voice sent shivers down one's spine. She looked calmly at Ning Shi, but her eyes were devoid of any warmth, causing Ning Shi's heart to skip a beat.
However, what followed was a surge of rage!
Ning Shi was the mistress of the household and Ouyang Yue's mother. The Great Zhou Dynasty placed great emphasis on hierarchy and filial piety. Ouyang Yue's attitude towards her was already disrespectful, especially given the coldness in her tone, as if she were speaking to a stranger. Naturally, Ning Shi was furious. Before Ouyang Yue's serious injury, although she was also quite unpleasant and stingy, she had always treated Ning Shi with absolute respect. She never expected that after Ouyang Yue recovered from her injuries, she would change so drastically, now daring to talk back to her—utterly despicable!
"How dare you! I said it was done, and you actually refused! In this house, do you even know who's in charge, who's respectable and who's lowly?! For the sake of a lowly maid with shady hands, you actually speak to your mother like that? Don't you have any brains at all?!" Ning Shi shouted angrily!
Originally, when Ning Shi heard from a servant that a maid in Ouyang Yue's courtyard was stealing things from the manor and had been caught, she knew that while such a servant was despicable, the manor had managers who could handle it, so she didn't need to worry about it. However, at this moment, Ning Shi heard that Ouyang Yue had left the manor without even saying goodbye, directly speaking to Ouyang Zhide before leaving. This wasn't a big deal in itself, but in Ning Shi's eyes, it was extremely displeasing! Wasn't Ouyang Yue completely disregarding her?
Originally, Madam Ning was considered to have the final say in the household, but ever since Old Madam Ning returned and repeatedly suppressed her, her authority has gradually been questioned. Moreover, the main kitchen has been taken away by Old Madam Ning, and there are so many miscellaneous items in the household. Apart from the accounting office, which she still controls, what other good jobs are there? Madam Ning, who is in charge of the household affairs, is extremely frustrated! Unfortunately, she just wants to regain her authority, but she hasn't found a good time yet, and she is getting anxious.
Ouyang Zhide always understood the principle of distributing favors equally. Except for the first day he returned and slept with Ning Shi, he had been receiving visits from several concubines in rotation. Some of these concubines even received more favor than Ning Shi herself, which made Ning Shi even more resentful. She had no way to vent her anger! And that wasn't all. Ouyang Zhide doted on Ouyang Yue, seeing her almost every day, even more frequently than Ning Shi, the woman beside him. Even today, he chatted with Ouyang Yue for a while before going to court. Ning Shi was extremely jealous when she heard this!
Now that Ouyang Yue has Ouyang Zhide's favor, she doesn't even respect her, the head mistress of the household. She leaves the manor without even saying goodbye. Does she really think that with Ouyang Zhide around, Ouyang Yue is fearless in the manor?! So, Ning Shi could have stayed out of this matter, but in order to make Ouyang Yue face reality and to establish her authority, she will definitely intervene!
Looking at the indifferent Ouyang Yue, Aunt Hua was also furious. Aunt Hua had no children and was jealous of all the ladies and concubines in the household, but right now, she was most jealous of Ouyang Yue! She didn't know what had gotten into this third young lady; since the general's return, she seemed to have developed excellent culinary skills, which had become so addictive that the general had been frequenting Mingyue Pavilion these past few days. Although Ouyang Zhide mostly rested in his concubine's courtyard, sometimes, after a good meal, he would stay in his study late and sleep there, refusing to go anywhere else. In a way, Ouyang Yue had stolen their favor.
Aunt Hua was eager to become pregnant, but since Ouyang Zhide wouldn't go, where would she give birth? Naturally, she harbored great resentment towards Ouyang Yue!
"Third Miss is becoming more and more arrogant and unconventional. You should know that in our General's Mansion, we still have to follow the Madam's lead. Third Miss may not understand this principle." Aunt Hua sneered, "However, it has always been proper to respect teachers and elders. No matter how stingy Third Miss is, she should still understand the principle of filial piety. Otherwise, people will laugh at the General's Mansion for having no family education!" Aunt Hua's words seemed to have become somewhat vicious at the end.
Ouyang Yue sneered, her eyes filled with sarcasm as she looked at Ning Shi. Aunt Hua wasn't entirely wrong; Ouyang Yue was indeed ill-mannered. While Ouyang Zhide loved her, he also spoiled her, making her want to pluck the moon from the sky. Being a man and a military officer, his personality was naturally rough, making him unruly. Old Madam Ning and Ning Shi's mother, Madam Huang, had a long-standing feud within the family. Even though Ning Shi was her niece, there was always a distance between them. As for Ning Shi's so-called mother, when she first married into the household, she only cared about dressing up. Later, as the concubines entered the mansion, she only focused on vying for favor. When the original owner was young, it seemed even seeing Ning Shi was difficult. Although the original owner had family, she was truly born of a mother but not raised by one!
Aunt Hua's sarcasm was heartfelt, yet it also struck at Ning Shi. It's the parents' fault for not raising their children properly; does Ouyang Yue's bad reputation somehow bring her glory? Her lack of manners was also a accusation against Ning Shi's dereliction of duty!
As expected, Madam Ning's face darkened, and she coldly stared at Aunt Hua. Only then did the latter belatedly realize that she had misspoke, and she hurriedly added, "Since our Madam married into the General's Mansion, she has been managing all the affairs of the mansion. She is incredibly busy every day, and she has hired countless tutors and nannies to teach her. However, either they cannot teach her, or the eldest young lady drives them away, showing no respect for her teachers. Naturally, she does not understand the principles of being a decent person. Eldest young lady, it is not that I am being presumptuous, but do you not think about it? The General has just returned to the mansion, and both young ladies have had accidents one after another. If the reputation of the third young lady for being unfilial spreads, who knows what kind of storm it will cause? The General loves you dearly and thinks of you in everything. Why would the third young lady do this? The third young lady is not a child anymore. She should consider the General's feelings. If she causes trouble for the General, not only you, not only the General, but our entire General's Mansion may suffer. Madam's words today were sharp, all for the third young lady's good. However, the third young lady is so unruly. It is truly disheartening. Even if the General knew, he would be heartbroken. Is this what the third young lady wants to see?"
Aunt Hua's words struck a chord with Ouyang Yue. Of course, if this were the original Ouyang Yue, she wouldn't be afraid of such things. But it must be admitted that Aunt Hua's words were truly venomous! First, she accused Ouyang Yue of disrespecting her teachers, and then of being unfilial to her parents—neither of these crimes was serious!
In ancient times, there were ten unpardonable crimes: treason, plotting rebellion, treason, heinous crimes, immorality, disrespect, filial impiety, discord, injustice, and internal strife. Injustice and filial impiety specifically applied to teachers and elders in the family. In ancient times, teachers were considered like second fathers, imparting knowledge and guiding students towards success. Even when students achieved success, they were expected to always remember their teachers' kindness. It was even considered normal for teachers to scold or beat students at will. If a teacher passed away, some students with exceptionally close relationships would even act as their teacher's heirs, accompanying them to the funeral. It was also not uncommon for teachers to pass on their entire legacy and property to their disciples.
For example, the reason why the Ning family became a prominent family in the Great Zhou Dynasty is precisely because the Ning family has always produced civil servants. This century-old family not only has a thriving clan school that constantly recruits promising clan members, but also goes to great lengths to educate even those from other surnames who are willing to change their names. This is one of the reasons why, among these five great families, which one doesn't have sons or disciples who have studied under them in the court? These are the foundation and guarantee of the five great families.
The fact that injustice is listed among the ten unforgivable crimes speaks volumes, and filial piety is even more paramount. Although Ouyang Yue hasn't committed any heinous crimes like killing her father or mother, the reputation for being unfilial will undoubtedly tarnish her infamy once again. Previously, her arrogant behavior only resulted in insults, but if Aunt Hua's words were to spread, Ouyang Yue would likely be pelted with rotten eggs the moment she stepped outside. This is why so few dare to bear the stigma of being unfilial!
Aunt Hua's words were extremely malicious!
Upon hearing Aunt Hua's words, Ouyang Yue suddenly burst into laughter. Her laughter was crisp and clear, her eyes were bright, and her smile was extremely radiant, which surprised everyone in Mingyue Pavilion.
Aunt Hua always felt that Ouyang Yue's eyes were full of disdain and mockery, as well as a pure innocence, as if Ouyang Yue knew everything she was thinking. It was as if she had been stripped naked and laid bare in front of Ouyang Yue, making her extremely uncomfortable and even furious: "What does Third Miss mean by this? Not only do you not repent for your own despicable character, but you even laugh at it. You are simply beyond redemption!"
"Oh, does Auntie think I'm hopeless?" Ouyang Yue asked with a smile.
"Hmph, disrespectful and unfilial to Madam, and even laughs when Madam is sad and upset, isn't that utterly wicked and beyond redemption?" Aunt Hua retorted angrily.
Aunt Ming's eyes flashed as she gazed intently at Ouyang Yue. Aunt Hong, because of Ouyang Rou's affair, had been preparing to keep a low profile, which was why she had restrained herself from following Ouyang Yue to criticize and berate her ever since the incident. Seeing Ouyang Yue rendered speechless by Aunt Hua's questions filled her with immense satisfaction. Why was it that, with the Second Miss's reputation ruined and her future uncertain, Ouyang Yue received all of Ouyang Zhide's affection, while Ouyang Rou was ignored? This differential treatment was something Aunt Hong couldn't accept. Ouyang Yue was only slightly better off; in what way did she compare to her Second Miss? Why was she the center of attention, while the Second Miss was forever confined to the ground, to be trampled upon?
Ideally, this matter would spread, ruining Ouyang Yue's reputation as well. That way, at least the Second Miss's reputation wouldn't be tarnished even further. Of course, if no one spread the word, Aunt Hong would be happy to be the gossipmonger; she'd do anything to suppress Ouyang Yue!
However, before everyone could rejoice for long, Ouyang Yue raised her head, suddenly looked at Aunt Hua, and shouted, "You lowly servant, kneel down!" She pointed her finger directly at Aunt Hua's face.
Aunt Hua was stunned, her face full of indignation at being insulted: "What did you say!"
"You lowly servant, you dare to speak to me like a concubine without even knowing your place? Drag her out and give her twenty lashes! I'll teach you a lesson!" Ouyang Yue's eyes were icy cold, her expression indifferent and serious, which startled Aunt Hua once again, but then filled her with deep resentment!
Aunt Hua glared at Ouyang Yue through gritted teeth, then turned and knelt before Madam Ning. She immediately pulled out a silk handkerchief and began wiping away her tears: "Madam, I did everything for the sake of the Third Miss! I was absolutely acting out of kindness, for the General's Mansion, and for you, Madam! You have devoted yourself to the General's Mansion all these years, never neglecting it. Even the Old Madam and the General have always treated you with utmost respect and affection. The Third Miss, relying on the General's favor and being your daughter, acts so disrespectfully. If word gets out, it will not only damage the General's Mansion's reputation, but you, Madam, will also be ridiculed by all the noble ladies in the capital. You have devoted yourself to the Third Miss all these years, yet the Third Miss is so ungrateful. I merely spoke out because I couldn't bear to see it, and the Third Miss has humiliated me like this. My heart aches! I only did this out of love and concern for you, Madam!" Aunt Hua rubbed her eyes hard, and when she removed the handkerchief, her flushed face and slightly bloodshot eyes were revealed, making her appear as if she had truly been crying.
These words really struck a chord with Ning Shi. What did Ning Shi value most? Because of her noble birth, she valued reputation and fame the most. Regardless of Hua Yiniang's true intentions, all of this was for Ning Shi's sake, which made Ning Shi very comfortable. Naturally, she agreed with it, and her eyes turned even colder as she looked at Ouyang Yue.
Before she could speak, Ouyang Yue frowned and said, "Where did this rule come from? If Aunt Hua truly cared for Mother, she shouldn't have knowingly violated the rules and committed such an act of disrespect for hierarchy. You even criticized me in every way. But you should know that you are merely one of Father's concubines, a lowly concubine. You've been in the household for many years. It's one thing if you can't bear children for Father, but you should at least know some rules. Indeed, being unfit for the proper place is unfit for the proper place. You yourself are disrespectful to the legitimate daughter of the household, your mistress, and you show no remorse." "I still want to beg Mother's forgiveness!" Ouyang Yue's eyes widened. "You audacious Aunt Hua! You know perfectly well that Mother is a kind-hearted and considerate woman, yet you commit the crime of disrespect, and instead of seeking forgiveness from me, the person directly involved, you cry and beg Mother. Do you want the servants in the manor to know that Mother is someone who talks a lot about rules but is actually incapable of self-reflection? You, Aunt Hua, how could you have such a vicious mind, trying to lure Mother into making a mistake? You should know that Mother has always had a stellar reputation for managing the household affairs. If you were to tarnish Mother's reputation, what punishment would you receive!"
As she spoke, Ouyang Yue said with a pained expression, "Mother, Aunt Hua clearly has ill intentions. As the legitimate daughter of the household, I am her master. If she disrespects me, she is disrespecting you, Mother. I should give her twenty lashes, just to make her realize her mistake and prevent her from repeating it in the future."
At the same time, a look of grievance flashed in Ouyang Yue's eyes: "Mother, it's not that I'm disobedient. I was laughing just now only because Mother's teachings were right. Yue'er deeply believes that what Mother said is correct. Yue'er will definitely be transformed if I follow Mother's requirements in the future. Yue'er is just happy. How could I be disobedient as Aunt Hua said? Mother, I'm so wronged!" Aunt Hua can cry, so why can't Ouyang Yue?
But Ouyang Yue's large eyes were brimming with tears, threatening to spill over but not quite. Compared to Aunt Hua's forced tears, these were far more genuine, and far more poignant. Aunt Hua gritted her teeth in hatred, twisting her embroidered handkerchief into a knot, pleading, "Madam, I absolutely meant no harm! I absolutely didn't! Third Miss is making false accusations!" Even if Aunt Hua did have malicious intent, she couldn't say so now; she wasn't stupid!
Ouyang Yue tilted her head and looked at Aunt Ming and Aunt Hong, who were standing leisurely to the side: "In our mansion, Aunt Ming is the most knowledgeable about rules, and Aunt Hong is the kindest. Tell me, Aunt Hua was disrespectful to me, so was it right for me to punish her? And was what I said correct?"
This put the blame back on Aunt Ming and Aunt Hong. Their expressions changed, and Madam Ning and Aunt Hua were already looking at them. Aunt Ming's eyes darkened.
Now that Consort Hua has been caught red-handed by Ouyang Yue for helping Madam Ning, Madam Ning is naturally on her side. To say Consort Hua is wrong would offend Madam Ning. But Ouyang Yue isn't wrong either. If she thinks Consort Hua is right, wouldn't that imply that the concubine's disrespect towards the eldest daughter of the household is justified? It would also tell everyone that she feels the same way about Ouyang Yue, thus committing the same offense of disrespect. This would give Ouyang Yue an opportunity to make trouble. It's a real dilemma. Even Consort Ming hesitated, unable to answer. Of course, Consort Hong thought the same thing. Both of them lowered their heads, remaining silent.
Ouyang Yue smiled, wanting to see her make a fool of herself, but her foolishness was far from being something to behold!
“Mother, Aunt Hua is disrespectful and even uses you as a target. If you are not punished, the servants will follow suit and cause trouble.”
Ning's face darkened. Ouyang Yue really wasn't going to back down! That little bitch!
“It is certainly wrong of Concubine Hua to be disrespectful to the eldest daughter of the household, but considering that she is thinking of Yue’er wholeheartedly, I, the Madam, can forgive her this time.” Concubine Hua immediately smiled, giving Ouyang Yue a smug look. Ouyang Yue responded indifferently, “Oh?” Her reaction was far less intense than expected. A very faint smile appeared on her beautiful face, her lips curling into a half-smile. Her eyes reflected Ning Shi’s displeasure. Ning Shi’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly added, “However, there are quite a few people in the General’s Mansion. With so many people, it’s best to avoid those who speak without thinking. Although Concubine Hua meant well, it would be difficult to justify disrespect without punishment. So, let’s give her five slaps as a small punishment to deter others!”
Aunt Hua stared wide-eyed at Madam Ning in disbelief: "Madam, this lowly concubine..."
"What, Aunt Hua, are you dissatisfied with Mother's punishment?" Ouyang Yue interjected at the opportune moment.
"How could this lowly concubine be dissatisfied with Madam? It's just that..."
"That's fine then. Someone, slap her!" Ouyang Yue waved her hand, immediately interrupting Aunt Hua. This was Mingyue Pavilion, and as soon as Ouyang Yue finished speaking, a rough maid from Mingyue Pavilion came out. Ouyang Yue said sternly, "Slap her! Ten slaps, not one less. You must understand that you are not slapping the concubine in the mansion. You are doing this for her own good. This is to teach her manners. Anyone who skips a slap or dares to ask for personal favors is harming Aunt Hua."
"Yes, Third Miss!" the two rough-looking maids replied, their faces cold as they approached Concubine Hua.
Aunt Hua trembled with rage. That little bitch Ouyang Yue actually used her words against her, saying that beating her was for her own good. What kind of logic was that? She got the benefit and then turned around and acted like a jerk! How infuriating! Aunt Hua clenched her fists, her eyes like knives, determined to hack Ouyang Yue's body full of bloody holes. But the two rough maids were not afraid of her. One grabbed her shoulder, while the other slapped her. "Slap slap slap!" Two slaps made Aunt Hua's cheeks turn red, and her eyes glared even more hatefully.
At this moment, Ouyang Yue looked at Ning Shi and smiled, "Mother is indeed wise and discerning. It was right to entrust the management of our household affairs to you. Yue'er admires you very much!"
Ning's lips twitched slightly, and she raised an eyebrow, clearly not believing Ouyang Yue's words at all. Her slightly clenched fist also indicated that she was in a particularly bad mood at the moment.
Aunt Ming's lips curled into a smile, her eyes growing even darker. She gazed at the now-smiling Ouyang Yue, who had managed to turn the tide with just a few words, even getting Aunt Hua punished. Could the old Ouyang Yue have done that? She remembered how clumsy Ouyang Yue used to be with words, and even in cases where she was clearly innocent, her bad temper always made her the one who suffered! In this General's Mansion, Ouyang Yue used to be the one who was punished the most. Now she's changed so much—isn't that strange?
"Alright! Let's leave aside Aunt Hua for now. Today, we're dealing with Qiuyue from your courtyard. Guards, chop off her hands and throw her out of the mansion!" Having lost the upper hand over Ouyang Yue, Madam Ning was even more eager and furious in dealing with Qiuyue.
Ouyang Yue smiled faintly: "Wait a minute, I have just returned to the manor and do not know much about the matter. Mother said that someone saw Qiuyue stealing things from the manor and giving them to outsiders, is that true?"
“Of course it’s true, these are all witnesses!” Ning pointed, and three maids who had been standing to the side with their heads bowed walked over. Ouyang Yue glanced at them and saw that one was from Concubine Hua’s courtyard, one from Concubine Hong’s courtyard, and one from Concubine Ming’s courtyard. What a coincidence that these three could be together!
"Oh, did you all see Qiuyue 'steal' things from the mansion and give them to outsiders?" Ouyang Yue said with a half-smile.
"Yes, I saw Qiuyue give the things to outsiders with my own eyes!"
"Yes, yes, I saw it too."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow: "Isn't it 'take' and not 'steal'? You should know that there's a world of difference between those two words."
“It’s ‘stealing’! Qiuyue, as a maid in the manor, sold herself to the General’s Mansion, so she is a member of the General’s Mansion. As a maid of the General’s Mansion, everything she owns belongs to the General’s Mansion. She should have cut off contact with her family outside the manor long ago. Now she’s giving things from the manor to outsiders. Isn’t that stealing?” Li’er, a maid in Aunt Hua’s courtyard, immediately rebuked.
“Yes, that’s exactly right. Qiuyue stole things from the manor, so her hands should be cut off. Let’s see if her filthy hands dare to do such despicable things again!” Another maid said indignantly.
Ouyang Yue slowly walked towards Qiu Yue. The old woman who had been pulling Qiu Yue immediately stepped back. She felt that the Third Miss was very scary at this moment. Although her face was smiling, her eyes were as cold as ice knives and frightening.
Ouyang Yue squatted down, raised her hand, and gently tidied Qiu Yue's messy hair. Then, as if to comfort her, she patted Qiu Yue's head. Qiu Yue, who had been crying her eyes out, couldn't utter a word and just kept shaking her head. Suddenly, Ouyang Yue stood up and shouted at Hua Yiniang's maid, Li'er, "Dongxue, give this gossipy brat a good beating!"
"What!" Li'er was stunned. She was just giving a testimony, how did it get involved? "Madam, Madam, I'm innocent..."
"Pfft!" Before she could finish speaking, Dongxue suddenly rushed over with lightning speed and kicked her hard in the stomach. Li'er's unfinished words were still on her lips when she cried out in pain and fell to the ground. This sudden turn of events immediately shocked everyone in the courtyard!
Madam Ning stood up angrily: "Fine! You're becoming more and more outrageous! This wretched girl comes from a brothel, she's the lowest of the low. I let you bring her into the manor in the first place. Now she's broken the rules of the manor, and I'm here to discipline her, and you've even injured a witness! You clearly don't respect me, you're committing insubordination! You're openly defying my orders! Do you even have any respect for me, your mother, or for the General's manor? You're a complete unfilial wretch! Humph! This is the General's beloved eldest daughter? Fine, today I'll have the General discipline you! Someone, bring me a rattan cane! Today I'll beat you until your skin is torn and bleeding, otherwise you won't even know who you are anymore!" Madam Ning's face was flushed with anger, but her eyes gleamed with a hint of excitement and madness.
Aunt Ming looked at Ning Shi with a puzzled expression, then turned to look at Ouyang Yue. Her eyes became even more serious, and she seemed to be thinking about something. Her lips were slightly pursed, and her eyes held a strange look, which was definitely not a good one!
Aunt Hong's eyes widened, while Aunt Hua looked gloating. She had just suffered a loss at Ouyang Yue's hands, and now that Ning Shi was taking action herself, no matter how capable Ouyang Yue was, if she had just dodged, she would have been accused of being unfilial today!
Ouyang Yue helped Qiu Yue to her feet, her entire demeanor suddenly changing. Just then, a gentle breeze stirred, causing Ouyang Yue's jet-black hair to sway, strands partially obscuring her face, while her eyes, radiating an eerie light, shone with a terrifying brightness. At this moment, Ouyang Yue resembled a most revered queen. She rose slowly, her steps deliberate yet graceful, as if treading on lotus blossoms, exuding inherent nobility and captivating elegance!
"Mother, please don't get agitated. My daughter's intentions are all for your own good. These three maids not only gossiped but also tried to deceive you. If you really cut off Qiuyue's hands today, you will be a heartless executioner in the future! Tell me, was it right or wrong for me to punish this troublemaking maid for you?"
"What nonsense are you spouting! This is outrageous! You still don't know how to repent!" Ning Shi took the rattan cane handed to her by a servant, raised it and rushed towards Ouyang Yue. The rattan cane in her hand spun rapidly, and it looked like she was about to strike Ouyang Yue, but Ning Shi suddenly stepped off course, her legs twisted sharply, her body swayed, and she suddenly turned to the right and fell.
That was where Aunt Ming, Aunt Hong, and Aunt Hua were standing. For some reason, Ning Shi fell backward, seemingly pausing in mid-air for a moment, before the force of her fall violently slammed into the three of them!
"Bang bang bang!"
"Ouch!"
"Ah, my hand, my hand, it's being pressed down!"
"Quick, help me up! What are you standing there for?!"
Ning Shi, along with the three concubines, all fell down. The three women were on top of each other, and for a while, all they could do was shout, unable to get up. The four women were shocked. Ning Shi was upside down, her buttocks raised high, and she was unconsciously swinging the rattan cane in her hand, "slap slap slap" hitting the nearest concubine, Hua.
"Ouch, stop! Stop! My face!" Aunt Hua cried out in pain, still covering her face with her handkerchief. Ning Shi also wanted to stop, but she was upside down and her body was already not under much control. The rattan cane then lashed Aunt Hua's fair hand!
The four members of the Ning family were never in such a sorry state before. Of course, it had happened before, but for all four mistresses of the household to be so disheveled together was unprecedented. Ning Shi, usually so dignified, was now a sight to behold, immediately startling the servants. Ning Shi's round, plump buttocks made the servants think, "Madam's buttocks are really big; we never really noticed them before..."
At this moment, Madam Ning cried out in a disheveled manner, "Quick, someone come! Madam Lin, Madam Lin, please help me up!"
This shout woke up Lin Mama, who was stunned and embarrassed for the first time. Lin Mama rushed over, her steps quick and steady. However, right where Ning had just fallen, her foot suddenly twisted and her ankle was twisted. Startled, Lin Mama immediately broke out in a cold sweat, screamed "Ah!" and flew towards Ning.
"Bang!" At the same time, Lin Mama pounced and landed directly on Ning Shi. Ning Shi cried out in pain, but at this moment, Lin Mama seemed to have lost control of this difficult human pyramid move. Her body suddenly tilted and fell down sharply. Ning Shi, who was under her, suddenly swayed back and forth, and her head kept hitting Hua Yiniang's full chest.
"Ahhhhhh..." Aunt Hua immediately screamed, but the sound seemed to rise again towards the end, carrying several kinds of pleasurable moans.
Lin's mother felt that her body couldn't stop moving at all. It was as if there was a silent hand constantly turning her body over and over. Her body was like a leaf falling in the wind, swaying back and forth. Ning Shi under her was also swaying up and down. So her face kept hitting Hua's chest, constantly violating and ramming against Hua's chest.
The usually aloof and dignified mistress of the household, Ning Shi, acted like a lecherous wolf, causing Aunt Hua to scream in terror. Yet, she herself seemed addicted, constantly bumping into her...
The servants in the manor were dumbfounded, thinking in shock, "This...this is absolutely incredibly difficult! Heavens, it's the biggest regret of my life that my lady wasn't born a man. She has such the potential to be a rogue and lecher! Those moves, that technique—they could never learn them in a lifetime!"
The concubine Hong, pinned beneath the others, couldn't see what was happening above, but the hairpin in Hua's hair was constantly piercing her back, causing her excruciating pain. As for the concubine Ming, who was being pressed down the most, the pain was so intense she was rolling her eyes back. Although none of Ning, Hong, Hua, and Lin Mama were particularly overweight individually, their combined size was deadly. Moreover, Concubine Ming was a frail and pampered woman.
She clung to the ground, trying to crawl out, but Aunt Hong kept banging her head against her. She felt like crying herself to death!
Ouyang Yue watched coldly, but a smile played at the corners of her eyes. Where no one could see, Ouyang Su's short legs darted about, quickly grabbing Lin Mama's thick leg, lifting it heavily, and then slamming it down. He then floated to Ning Shi's side, slapping her like a watermelon, making loud "smack, smack, smack" sounds. Finally, seemingly unsatisfied, the boy adopted a horse stance, continuously throwing punches from his side, aiming for the back of Ning Shi's head. He would occasionally throw a few punches followed by a slap, seemingly developing some kind of rhythm to it, and the slapping motions became increasingly rhythmic.
Then, following Aunt Hua's cries of pain and groans, the sounds were surprisingly harmonious, making Ouyang Yue's smile grow wider and wider.
Ouyang Su still had plenty of time on his hands, occasionally making a face at Ouyang Yue, his eyes sparkling with a mischievous, clever look. This made Ouyang Yue even happier. She stroked her chin; her son was indeed extraordinary. Even when he was being naughty, he was a hundred times cuter than others. And he was so protective of his own—just like her!
Oh my, so cute!
That's awesome!
As if sensing Ouyang Yue's praise, Ouyang Su proudly raised his chin, and then "plop" sat on the back of Ning Shi's head. Ning Shi stared wide-eyed in shock, screaming, "Ah, wuwuwu..." burying her face in Aunt Hua's chest, and then muttering something in the muffled sound.
Ouyang Su smiled mischievously, turned around, and flew towards Ouyang Yue with a whoosh. A crisp sound seemed to ring out in the air, and the bracelet hidden in Ouyang Yue's sleeve trembled slightly. The entire Mingyue Pavilion fell into an extremely eerie silence.
All the servants stared wide-eyed at the five people piled up on top of each other, their mouths slightly agape.