Chapter 498 Can’t Fight
Ning Fengzhe looked sullen and angry.
"Mother, are you admitting that you have bad intentions?"
"A garden is a place for raising birds and animals."
"What does mother compare Brook to?"
Fortunately, it was a false alarm, and Mu Rong felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.
"So that's what you meant."
Ning Fengzhe sensed something was wrong and became suspicious.
"Does mother have other malicious intentions?"
Not wanting her son to learn bad things, Mu Rong immediately changed the subject.
"No, nothing else."
"Go into the yard and see if it's spacious enough. There's a lot of open space around here. If you're not satisfied, mother will ask the gardener to renovate and expand it."
"Mother only wants to make sure Xi'er is not treated unfairly."
Ning Fengzhe didn't fall into the trap and pointed it out bluntly.
"Why beat around the bush? Please, mother, change the name of the residence first, and then discuss the expansion."
Mu Rong's eyes were pure and innocent, and she was firm in her words and firm in her determination.
"Why change the name for no reason? I've already said that this is a compliment and it's all well-intentioned."
Ning Fengzhe was neither cold nor indifferent and put aside his questions.
"Yuan, where does the good intention come from?"
Mu Rong's explanation was very logical and reasonable.
"When hunting, the forest is called a garden, which means the residence is spacious; scholars call it a garden, which means the resident is noble and pure."
Ning Fengzhe insisted on his own opinion and refused to believe it easily.
"All residences are called 'Ju'. Why did mother let Xi'er take the name 'Yuan'?"
Mu Rong didn't think for a moment and answered quickly.
"I've said it before, I hope my daughter will be a little bit unique."
"Isn't it okay?"
Ning Fengzhe refused without hesitation.
"No."
There was a stern look on Mu Rong's brows.
"Why not?"
Ning Fengzhe pointed out the differences.
"I always feel that my mother has bad intentions. There must be something wrong with the three words 'Xiangzhuyuan'."
She was over thirty years old, but couldn't beat a young boy. Mu Rong was extremely angry and felt very bitter.
"You always feel that? You can just have doubts in your heart, but why do you have the heart to wrongly accuse an innocent and poor mother?"
Ning Fengzhe was indifferent and meticulous.
"After I have verified the name carefully and confirmed it is correct, the mother can be declared innocent."
"Now, take down the plaque immediately. Do not put it up again without my permission."
Mu Rong was in disbelief as she saw her son, who had always been so polite, saying something so outrageous.
"You are the eldest son, not the head of the family. Why do you give me orders?"
Ning Fengzhe is full of confidence and his words make sense.
"Xi'er lives with me, so I will be in charge of her affairs."
Mu Rong spoke sternly and reminded and taught.
"How old are you? According to the law, you have no right to raise Xi'er. I allowed her to play with you, which is already a great favor to you. You have a strange idea and want to be the master's sister. You are twelve years too early."
Ning Fengzhe remained calm and composed.
"If mother has any dissatisfaction, you can go to the palace and file a complaint. Let's see whether the emperor will side with you or me according to the law."
Mu Rong's eyes were filled with excitement and she was shocked.
"How dare you bully others by taking advantage of your power?"
Ning Fengzhe studied his mother's condition and insisted.
"You treated Xi'er badly first. I couldn't bear to see her starve, so I protected her. This is justice. How can you say that you are bullying others by taking advantage of your power?"
Her son refused to listen, and Mu Rong looked embarrassed and felt sad.
"The matter of the boudoir name has been made an exception. You have the final say."
"What? As a mother, I can't even decide the name of her residence?"
No matter how hard Mu Rong tried, Ning Fengzhe handled it with ease and was unwilling to step into the game.
"These are two different things. Don't compare them. I won't get into it."
Mu Rong felt helpless and could only fly into a rage.
"Ning Fengzhe!"
Ning Fengzhe knew how to act and the timing was just right. Zheng Pulian's voice came from not far away.
"What happened?"
Ning Fengzhe burst into tears and suddenly collapsed.
"Grandma, my mother bullied me..."
When Zheng Pulian heard this, her eyes were filled with sadness and she felt extremely distressed.
"My dear grandson, don't be afraid. Come to your grandmother's arms and she will protect you."
Zheng Pulian's coming here was expected, so Mu Rong was not surprised.
The mother-in-law was always very concerned about her whereabouts and was looking for something to find fault with her and make trouble for her.
She wanted to make quick work of the residence, but her son dragged his feet until Zheng Pulian showed up. She didn't know whether he did it on purpose or it was just luck.
How could it be such a coincidence?
Although the situation was not good, Mu Rong did not give up defending herself.
"Mother, don't listen to his nonsense."
Zheng Pulian didn't give him any chance to explain himself, and questioned him arrogantly.
"Because you are favored by my son, you don't know the rules, right?"
Mu Rong felt a little frustrated and knelt down dejectedly.
"My daughter-in-law, Mu Rong, respectfully wishes mother well."
Zheng Pulian was arrogant and didn't take her seriously at all.
"Just kneel down like this and reflect on your actions."
Mu Rong compromised.
"Yes, daughter-in-law obeys your command."
Ning Fengzhe's shoulders trembled, as if he was trying hard to swallow his tears, his face was so sad that I felt pity for him.
"Grandma, please don't make my mother kneel. I can't bear it."
Zheng Pulian felt deep pity for her grandson and took good care of him; but when she turned to face Mu Rong, she immediately became stern.
"Look at my grandson, how reasonable he is. Look at you, you are disobedient and unfilial to your mother-in-law, and you blame your son. Do you behave like a daughter-in-law? Are you worthy of being his mother?"
Mu Rong lowered her head and responded respectfully.
"The daughter-in-law knows her mistake."
Zheng Pulian squatted down to the same level as her grandson, smiling kindly and speaking softly with concern.
"My dear grandson, tell me how she bullied you. I will take care of it for you. I will not let you suffer in vain."
Ning Fengzhe thought for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, and then asked the question.
"Grandma, is Yuanchu a good place?"
Zheng Pulian's eyes showed a hint of confusion and surprise.
"Yuan?"
"how you said that?"
Ning Fengzhe spoke eloquently as if it were true.
"Mother said she wanted to sell me to the garden, and she said it was for the best of intentions."
"You see, she even named this courtyard 'Yuan' and told me that Yuanchu is just an ordinary place to live, so I can go there without any worries."
"But I don't think they are well-intentioned. I feel like I'll be bullied a lot if I go."
"Mother denies it and says I wronged her. Grandmother, please tell me, is your grandson really ignorant and did you wrong your mother?"
As Zheng Pulian listened, her eyes became more and more surprised.
She controlled her temper and tried to comfort her grandson first.
"My beloved grandson is so well-behaved, how can he not be sensible? Don't listen to her nonsense, you did nothing wrong in this matter."
After saying some simple soothing words, she turned to Mu Rong in a hurry and became furious.
"Are you crazy about money?"
"Do you think my family is poor and that I am making you, the second Miss Mu, suffer?"
"How dare you sell out my beloved grandson?!"
Mu Rong was speechless and felt so angry that her scalp was numb.
"Mother, you are wise. Why would your daughter-in-law want to do this?"
Zheng Pulian was very powerful and furious.
"Tell me, which brothel would you sell him to, how much would you get in return, and what would you let him do?"
"These are all the evidence presented in court. Tell me carefully. If I don't send you to Yinsitai today, I won't be named Zheng!"
Ning Fengzhe was secretly stunned.
Brothel?
What does it mean?