Chapter 110: The Angry Mother-in-law

  Lü looked at me, perhaps having never seen such a stern expression on my face before, her eyes turned red and tears immediately welled up. This beautiful woman, still so elegant despite being over thirty years old, was pitiful and evoked sympathy from others. She said: "Hong Ling is the maid of your household, she has served Tang Er for many years, taking care of his daily life in every way, it's already been tacitly agreed that she would be part of this household, just waiting for Tang Er to recover a bit and then formally become his concubine. Now you're letting her follow Ming Er, what kind of logic is this?"

  She had barely finished speaking when I was shocked, and I hadn't even thought of that possibility.

  In daily life, Hong Ling serves Song Tang, and it's inevitable that there are some physical contacts. In ancient times, women were most concerned about their reputation. According to this, they should be considered as close as skin and flesh, and indeed should get married. But I pushed Hong Ling towards Song Ming, isn't that a slap in the face for Song Tang, making him lose all his dignity?

  If outsiders were to say it, Song Tang had no power or influence, and even the maidservants closest to him followed his older brother. Looking at Lu Shi's expression like this, I thought that if Song Tang knew about it, he would probably be even more agitated, as he was already very suspicious.

  Hong Ling has already been pregnant, and I have already spoken out. Moreover... Suddenly thinking of something, I leaned close to Madam Lyu's side and whispered: "Mother is indeed overthinking, Hong Ling is actually a trusted person sent by the main wife from the other house, did you know?"

  Lü heard this and was taken aback, her expression turned stern, and she also lowered her voice to say: "I do know, but over the years, she has been serving Tang Er with dedication. However, whenever something happens on our side, the madam's side would immediately find out. Although I knew it in my heart, I didn't dare to drive her away."

  I nodded slightly and said, "She's been serving by my side, of course she wouldn't dare do anything out of line. If there were any investigation, she'd be the first one to be held accountable." I paused for a moment before continuing, "Now that I've sent her away, why not just go outside and buy a more capable maid? Wouldn't that be even better?"

  Lü's expression had clearly wavered, and I was moved to let her go explain this matter to Song Tang. It would definitely be better than me saying it myself. If not, that dead child would definitely suspect me again at the wrong time.