Chapter 1815: Chapter 1815: Getting Him
Mrs. Yun’s tone was laced with sarcasm and sharpness, mercilessly mocking her ex-husband in front of her daughter.
"The Helian Family has many options; they can choose someone with strong political influence or someone with significant wealth, forming alliances of strength. As for you, your qualifications aren’t as good as you think. You only have the title of a duke’s daughter, nothing else. In this marriage, you’re the one reaching too high, so you should lower your posture."
Lie Fengzi’s face looked terrible, her expression a mix of shock and humiliation, her fingers twitching.
Though her mother’s words were harsh, they hit her sore spot with every sentence, rendering her unable to remain proud. After all, she was well aware of her family’s situation.
"Sweetheart, you wouldn’t want to become a pauper one day and marry just any man, right?"
Lie Fengzi trembled all over, her lips turning pale, completely unable to imagine such a life where she couldn’t live high and aloof, proud and disdainful.
"I absolutely don’t want that."
"Then that’s fine. If you want to obtain it, you should seize every opportunity by any means necessary. I did the same back then. Otherwise, today, you wouldn’t be a duke’s daughter but the daughter of a maid and a male servant, lowly and humble, never able to climb up."
Mrs. Yun’s tone was decisive and aggressive, filled with intense ambition and ruthlessness.
From a maid to the lover of a duke, ultimately becoming the governor’s wife, she best understood how to exploit men’s weaknesses.
"Sweetheart, it’s not that I want to force you. For a woman to change her destiny, sometimes she has to seize fleeting opportunities. I’ve met that councilman’s son; he’s a very cold and arrogant man. Such a man, once back in the country, will be surrounded by a bunch of rich young ladies, and you might not have a chance to win him. Also, didn’t you previously say that the servants rumored he had a woman in private? Although it’s not that country girl, there must be other women, and if feelings develop, it would be troublesome."
With this series of blows, all the hesitant thoughts in Lie Fengzi’s mind had long vanished.
She trusted her mother’s judgment more, as her mother was an expert at dealing with men and had more experience than her. Perhaps her mother was right.
Though it was a bit embarrassing, with her charm, would Young Master Ling Kong refuse if she took the initiative?
"Mom, I understand. I will definitely get him." Her tone turned sharp and resolute.
...
Yiyi and Madam Aisha returned to their villa.
Though the evening had been full of upheaval, it ultimately ended safely without drawing the attention of Governor Yun and Mrs. Yun. Yiyi was quite satisfied with this outcome. From now on, that couple probably wouldn’t be interested in seeking her out again, allowing her to live her life comfortably.
"Hey, Yiyi, do you like Mr. Wubai?"
"Ah?" Yiyi widened her eyes in surprise.
Madam Aisha smiled, "I noticed you seem quite fond of him."
"Yes... a little." Yiyi’s eyes sparkled awkwardly, "But just a tiny bit."
It was just because Mr. Wubai gave her a sense of familiar warmth, a tenderness she couldn’t forget, a nostalgia she felt she had once had a lot of but ultimately lost, which only made her want to get closer, to touch that kind of tender feeling that made her heart ache.
Madam Aisha gently stroked her hair, smiling kindly, "I think he’s quite nice, and he seems to have a good impression of you as well. He didn’t overlook you because of your plain appearance today. He has a very good character, can see the shining points of a weaker person, and show concern. He’s a gentle person."
