C49 (1/2)

At this moment, the explosive power of the Yuan clan was shocking. Their eyes were red as they looked at everyone around them.

The old mistress stood up from her seat and looked at the farce with a steely expression. ”Why aren't you tying up the madame?”

She gnashed her teeth as she said those words. However, not a single person present was willing to listen to her. Even the mama that served her closely hesitated in the face of such an order.

Regardless of how displeased the madame was, the Yuan clan was still the master of the Prime Minister's Estate. Besides, she had a child in her womb!

This child, no matter what happened, was fine. But he couldn't let his underlings get rid of it! After all, the one in charge of the mansion was the prime minister. If they dared to take the heir of the prime minister down, the consequences would be dire!

Seeing that no one was listening to her, the old mistress' face contorted even more. ”Alright, you're in reverse!” All of you dare to disobey my orders now? ”

The entire room quieted in an instant, so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.

Yuan Shi hugged Hua Yuan and said, ”My good daughter, don't be afraid. Don't be afraid. No matter what happens, Mother will always accompany you by your side.”

Hua Yuan nodded. ”Yes, I know, Mother.”

She held Yuan Shi's hand in one hand and placed her index finger on her pulse, quietly identifying her pulse. Fortunately, although he was anxious and angry, because he had taken care of the baby well, the fetus was fine.

This also made Hua Yuan completely at ease.

The madame's expression was gloomy, especially when she recalled the words Hua Yuan had shouted out earlier. Her brows were deeply furrowed.

However, after a short while, the madame returned to normal and sneered at the Yuan mother and daughter. She said coldly, ”Yuan Family, don't you think that my punishment of Hua Yuan is unreasonable? She is just a junior, yet she wants to be a servant of the Duke of Ling's household despite surpassing our family's elders. What kind of logic is this? Do you even place us seniors in your eyes? For a person without the consciousness of the clan and not knowing how to respect their elders, I ask that the family rules to teach them a lesson.

The Yuan clan did not know that there was such a matter. Being questioned by the old mistress caused her to be a little dazed. Her first reaction was to ask Hua Yuan if this was true.

However, all of a sudden, she seemed to have realized something and knew that she couldn't ask.

Now that she had regained her clarity, she let go of Hua Yuan's hand. There were still tears in her eyes, but she resolutely said, ”Mother, I heard from Iris about this matter.” And I agree, too, that I forgot to tell my mother. I thought such a small matter could be avoided disturbing my mother. ”

The old mistress smirked and asked, ”You know?”

The Yuan clan nodded.

”So you're the one I should punish?”

The Yuan clan still nodded.

Although she loved the child in her womb as well, she still hadn't come out yet. She could not ignore Huayun because of the unborn child in her belly and let her suffer such grievances.

She knew that no matter what she said, she wouldn't be able to escape this punishment. Right now, all he could hope for was that the prime minister would return soon. This way, the mother and daughter would suffer less.

The most important thing now was not to confront the madame, but to stall for time.

Madam Yuan knelt down and said, ”Mother, you also know that Iris likes to grow some flowers and plants in her own yard. The farmers in our Prime Minister's Estate are very few, so it was my wife who went back to her mother's house to ask if there were any suitable people before sending her over.”

The madame, however, did not intend to get them up. She was not in a good mood today and had decided to punish them.

Hua Yuan, however, felt that her mother's response after calming down was still not bad.

Thinking about it, if his mother was able to establish her own residence and take control of the estate after this incident, that would be a good thing as well.

After a long time, a voice that was no different from the heavenly music to Hua Yuan and Yuan Shi rang out, ”Mother, what has made you so angry?”

Hua Yuan turned around to see Hua Shihao in his official uniform. Hua Yuan was pleasantly surprised. ”Father, you're finally back.”