Madam Wang

Lord Wang was left thoroughly choked for words!

Finally, Lord Wang sighed and said,

"That was all in the past. Why are you still holding on to it?"

Madam Wang said nothing.

Lord Wang continued,

"I spoiled Youxin rotten.

But what's done is done. We cannot let her drag the entire Wang household down with her. I want you to step in and settle this matter."

Madam Wang understood now. Lord Wang intended to abandon Wang Youxin-to dispose of her.

He could not bring himself to do it, so he wanted her to act instead.

What a clever scheme!

He did not want to bear the reputation of killing his own daughter, so he wanted her to do it!

His reputation mattered, but hers did not?

He could dream on!

Madam Wang refused outright.

"Have you forgotten, husband? When I first married into this household, you told me I was not to interfere in anything concerning Wang Youxin. You would attend to her affairs yourself.

All these years, I have faithfully followed your instructions and never interfered in her affairs.

And I will not interfere now."

"You... you're really something!"

"I have always done as you asked, husband. What are you getting so angry about now?"

Indeed, Lord Wang really had said those things before!

Madam Wang was using his own past words to shut him down.

Lord Wang was left with nothing to say!

Feeling that he had lost face before Madam Wang, Lord Wang said,

"Only today have I learned what a sharp tongue my wife has."

Madam Wang set down her teacup, her expression somewhat distant, and said,

"I, too, was once an innocent, carefree young girl. I once dreamed that my future husband would love me, protect me, and respect me.

But reality dealt me a