Chapter 80

When Gu Qiancheng heard the servant report that Lady Gu had caused a commotion in the kitchen over the matter of the ginger soup being prepared for her first, she immediately rushed over with a group of people.

Previously, it was only her and Mama Sun, and if they encountered such an incident, the two of them would be at a disadvantage and could not do much. But now, things were different...

With her current status in the Gu household, she could easily bring a group of maids and servants. This time, she brought all her senior maids and second-tier maids, but there was no need to bring the third-tier maids and rough servants, to avoid accusations of bullying.

When Gu Qiancheng and her group entered, the small kitchen area became somewhat crowded. Lady Gu's face turned pale as she stared intently at the well-dressed Gu Qiancheng, a flash of hatred in her eyes...

She truly regretted not getting rid of Gu Qiancheng earlier, which had forced her into this situation.

"What happened?" Gu Qiancheng did not push into the crowd but stood to the side, coldly asking.

"Miss, you must do something for us," the kitchen manager immediately rushed forward, kneeling before Gu Qiancheng, and tearfully recounted Lady Gu's misdeeds.

"Madam came in without a word, shouting and demanding violence. Miss, look, a perfectly good face has been beaten to this state." The kitchen manager pointed to the cook, whose face was swollen like a pig's, tears streaming down her greasy face.

The cook's face was swollen so badly that she could hardly speak, and blood gushed from her mouth, her whole body radiating deep sorrow and fear...

"Rubbish talk, do you still respect me as your madam?" Lady Gu was so angry that her whole body trembled. These dogs dared to lie openly.

Gu Qiancheng frowned slightly, ignoring Lady Gu, and pointed to the cook, saying, "Take her away first and immediately call for a doctor." Treating the injured was the priority; other matters could wait, and the accounts could be settled later.

"Yes." Behind her, a second-tier maid stepped forward, but she had only taken one step when Lady Gu shouted, "Stop! Without my order, who dares to move today?"

The second-tier maid was startled and instinctively looked at Gu Qiancheng, who said calmly, "Go ahead, it's fine."

These four words reassured the young maid, who stepped forward to support the cook, preparing to leave. Just then, Lady Gu ordered the maids, "Stop them." She could not afford to lose face.

"Who dares to stop them? Beat them, and I'll take responsibility." Gu Qiancheng's tone was neither too light nor too heavy, scaring Lady Gu's four maids so much that they all retreated, not daring to approach.

"Qiancheng, how dare you defy your mother in public?" Lady Gu's lips trembled. She had not expected Gu Qiancheng to be so disrespectful in front of others.

Lady Gu forgot that Gu Qiancheng had dared to slap her face in the wedding hall, let alone in front of the servants.

"I remember that the Old Lady ordered Mother to reflect in the prayer hall. Mother's appearance here now, is that not disregarding the Old Lady's command?" The current Gu Qiancheng did not need to give Lady Gu any leeway; not killing her was already an act of mercy.

"When did it become your business to meddle in my affairs?" Lady Gu snorted coldly, trying to appear righteous despite her guilt.

"I have no interest in your affairs, but if you want to show your power, wait until the Old Lady lifts her ban. Now, Mother should think about how to explain this to the Old Lady." Gu Qiancheng's words were not harsh, but she clearly pointed out the consequences.

Without waiting for Lady Gu to respond, Gu Qiancheng's gaze fell on the cook: "The Duke and Madam are truly a match, both equally ruthless. Her face is beaten so badly, I wonder if her teeth are damaged. Have the doctor treat her well; our Gu family is not short of money for medicine."

Gu Qiancheng directly blamed Lady Gu for the beating, but Lady Gu did not understand.

Lady Gu was still glaring at the cook with clenched teeth, but with Gu Qiancheng's support, the cook, who had clearly offended Lady Gu, no longer feared her retaliation.

As she passed by Gu Qiancheng, the cook bowed silently, silently thanking her.

Gu Qiancheng did not mind; since the incident was caused by her, it was only right for her to resolve it. As for who was right or wrong?

Was that important?

"Alright, everyone, go about your business. The Old Lady will decide on Madam's matter, and you have no right to interfere. Our Gu family does not sell servants lightly, but we do not tolerate those who talk too much." Gu Qiancheng's words were a warning, and everyone knew who they were directed at...

With the matter resolved, Gu Qiancheng did not want to stay longer and turned to leave, but Lady Gu called out, "Qiancheng, stop right there."

She would not let Gu Qiancheng off so easily after losing face.

"Madam, you are a leisurely person and do not need to worry about household affairs, but Qiancheng is not. Today is the retrial of Chengyi's case, and everyone in the household is busy with Chengyi's affairs. Madam, it's fine if you don't help, but please do not cause trouble." Gu Qiancheng turned, looking at Lady Gu with disdain...

"What, what did you say?" Lady Gu staggered backward, almost falling to the ground if not for the servants supporting her.

"Madam, you heard correctly. From the Old Patriarch to Chengzhi, every male member of the Gu family has gone to the大理寺 (Grand Council) to listen to the case." No one would speak up for Lady Gu today, no matter how the Old Lady punished her.

"You, you are lying..." Lady Gu's eyes flickered, and she collapsed.

She was not unintelligent. After rushing out of the small prayer hall, she had sent her confidants to summon the Duke. If the Duke came, he would support her no matter what. But now, Gu Qiancheng told her that her husband, the Duke of the Gu family, was not in the mansion today...

Such a big event, and she knew nothing about it. Was she still considered the Duke's wife in the Gu family?

The Gu family was being too oppressive!

As if to verify Gu Qiancheng's words, just as she left, Second Madam arrived with a few strong servants: "Elder Sister, the Old Lady has given orders, I apologize."

Second Madam's words were polite, but the smugness in her eyes was unmistakable.

"Take Elder Madam back." Second Madam ordered haughtily, and the old women behind her immediately stepped forward, half-dragging and half-supporting Lady Gu out of the kitchen.

Without the Duke's support and with most of her confidants removed after the last incident, Lady Gu did not dare to challenge the Old Lady in the back courtyard. Moreover, she was clearly in the wrong this time, so she did not even think of resisting...

"Do your jobs, follow the rules, or no one will protect you if you cause trouble." Second Madam, seeing the opportunity, scolded the kitchen staff and then left...

Second Madam knew that Elder Madam was in the wrong, but so was Qiancheng. The Old Lady would not miss this chance, and Qiancheng would likely face some punishment.

However, Second Madam had no intention of warning Gu Qiancheng.

Her daughter liked the Prince of Qin and had almost caused a major incident for his sake, but the Prince of Qin favored Gu Qiancheng. As a mother, she would naturally stand by her daughter.

Gu Qiancheng's punishment would only make her happy, so she had no reason to warn her...

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