"One-third of this estate belongs to me. May I ask whether you own anything here? Who gave you a say?"
Wang Peng's face went black, his features twisting grotesquely until he looked like a warped shoehorn.
Jiang Shuyue simply couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.
Her upbringing told her that wasn't quite proper, so she hastily apologized. "Sorry, your face is just too amusing. This is the first time I've ever seen a face so malleable. I couldn't help myself. My apologies."
"You! You little hussy, you dare mock me!"
"Brother Wang, don't waste words on her. Today, we'll show her exactly what she is!"
Jiang Mother roared, "This is the Jiang Family estate! Let's see who dares!"
A group of household guards rushed out from who knew where and stood in front of Jiang Shuyue.
Wang Peng and Chen Yongwang froze at the sight.
As far as they were concerned, women were mere appendages. Whether at home or outside, men always reigned supreme.
Just as, during their New Year meals, it was perfectly normal for their third uncle to beat his wife and daughter in front of everyone. The others would even egg him on, and some who had drunk too much would join in to land a few blows.
They had never encountered a situation like this before.
The old madam cursed, "What are you doing? This little bitch hit someone. My nephews have every right to hit her back. Get out of the way!"
The servants didn't budge, as though they hadn't heard her at all.
The old madam couldn't bear the loss of face. She raised her voice and shouted, "What are you doing? You won't even listen to me anymore? Are you trying to rebel?"
"You must be joking, Mother-in-Law. Some of these