Hearing his words clearly, Madam Tang flew into a rage. Cheng Ying's expression also darkened, thinking this man truly did not know what was good for him.
Lu Guanying exchanged a glance with his wife and could not help marveling at Song Qingshu's audacity. At the same time, he secretly felt a trace of delight. He and his wife had suffered plenty of this old woman's temper over the years. Now that Song Qingshu was going head-to-head with her, he was conveniently venting some of their resentment for them.
Lu Wushuang, standing nearby, had endured for a long time. Unable to suppress her anger any longer, she stepped forward and snapped, "Do you know who Madam Tang is?"
Song Qingshu was utterly unmoved and merely answered blandly, "Oh? I'm all ears."
Lu Wushuang caught her breath. For a moment, she truly could not think of how to praise Madam Tang, so she could only hurriedly say, "Madam Tang is an Imperial-bestowed Lady of Rank, and she comes from the Tang Family of Jiangling. Do you know the Tang Family of Jiangling? Madam Tang's grandfather was the Councilor of State during the Xining era, Duke Zhisu, whose upright reputation shook the realm!"
Cheng Ying could only smile bitterly to herself, thinking her cousin was far too simple and honest. Who praised someone in such a manner?
However, she had misunderstood Lu Wushuang. Madam Tang constantly recited these accomplishments in her daily life, so in her haste, Lu Wushuang instinctively used them.
Rather than showing the regret and fear Lu Wushuang had expected, Song Qingshu glanced at her and said coolly, "Add thirty more kowtows."
Lu Wushuang was first incredulous, then she shouted furiously, "What the hell are you..."
Madam Tang finally could not hold herself back. She slammed her cane heavily