I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 556: Don't take yourself too seriously

Upon seeing Fang Xiaoxiao appear, Liu Ruyan's already gloomy expression instantly turned even more unpleasant, like dark clouds before a storm.

Her eyes were wide open like copper bells, blazing with fury as if she wanted to devour Fang Xiaoxiao.

His teeth were clenched so hard they were making a "crunching" sound, and his hands were unconsciously clenched into fists, with the veins on the back of his hands bulging.

Her chest heaved violently, like an enraged lioness ready to pounce and tear apart her prey.

"Fang Xiaoxiao, stop pretending!"

Liu Ruyan roared angrily, her voice sharp and piercing, like fingernails scraping against glass.

"You think a few apologies will make things go? You humiliated me at the park event, and I haven't settled that score with you yet!"

Today you're here again, letting these people slander me. Do you really think I, Liu Ruyan, am easy to bully?

I wish I could tear you apart right now to vent my hatred!

As Liu Ruyan spoke, she took a step forward, seemingly wanting to make a move against Fang Xiaoxiao, and her attendants also began to stir.

Fang Xiaoxin's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface. She turned slightly to the side, skillfully avoiding Liu Ruyan's direct confrontation, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Miss Ruyan, the garden party that day was purely a misunderstanding. I had no intention of offending you."

I, Xiao Xiao, will teach these people a lesson today and give you a satisfactory explanation.

I hope Miss Ruyan will consider that we are all nobles from the capital and refrain from anger, so as not to spoil today's occasion.

Fang Xiaoxiao spoke calmly and patiently, expressing her own attitude while reminding Liu Ruyan to be mindful of the occasion and not to do anything too outrageous.

To Liu Ruyan, Fang Xiaoxiao's explanation was nothing but a hypocritical excuse. A disdainful sneer appeared on her face, her eyes filled with contempt.

Liu Ruyan raised her chin slightly, her nostrils pointing to the sky, like a proud peacock, and said sarcastically, "Fang Xiaoxiao, stop pretending here. Your explanations are nothing but weak and feeble sophistry."

You, a lowly servant girl who tried to curry favor with the Crown Prince but was dumped by him, dare to speak to me, the daughter of the Prime Minister?

"Don't they even know who they are? They're just putting on a fake apology. It's disgusting!"

Liu Ruyan's voice was sharp and piercing, echoing throughout the vast Lingxi Pavilion. Every word was like a sharp blade, stabbing Fang Xiaoxiao's eardrums.

Those around Liu Ruyan gasped in shock upon hearing her words, their faces filled with astonishment and fear. They all turned their gazes toward Fang Xiaoxiao, wondering how she would handle this sudden humiliation.

When Long Jinyan and the others heard Liu Ruyan insult their wives in such a way, they were instantly enraged. Their faces turned ashen, and their eyes blazed with fury.

Long Jinyan clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white. He took a step forward abruptly, like an enraged lion, and roared, "Liu Ruyan, you've gone too far! How dare you insult my wife like this! I will not forgive you today!"

As he spoke, he was about to rush up and teach Liu Ruyan a lesson. Murong Changqing, Ouyang Tuoba, and the others beside him were also eager to join in and seek justice for Fang Xiaoxiao.

Just as everyone was about to make a move, Fang Xiaoxiao quickly reached out and stopped them.

Her gaze was firm and calm, her face showing no fear, but rather a hint of disdain.

Fang Xiaoxiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, a smile that seemed to mock Liu Ruyan's ignorance and stupidity.

She looked directly into Liu Ruyan's eyes, her gaze exuding a powerful aura that made it difficult for anyone to look directly at her.

"Liu Ruyan, don't take yourself too seriously."

Do you think that just because you're the daughter of the Prime Minister you can do whatever you want and humiliate others at will?

You're just a bully relying on your family's power. Your foul language today shows that your upbringing is utterly lacking.

Fang Xiaoxiao's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was full of power, and every word clearly reached everyone's ears.

Her words struck Liu Ruyan like sharp arrows, instantly turning her face pale. Her lips trembled slightly as she tried to retort, but couldn't find the right words.

Liu Ruyan's eyes widened like copper bells; she hadn't expected Fang Xiaoxiao to retaliate so mercilessly.

Filled with anger and resentment, she stomped her foot and roared, "Fang Xiaoxiao, how dare you speak to me like that! You just wait, I won't let you get away with this!"

At this tense moment, the pale-faced scholar who had been following Liu Ruyan around fawned over her, his face flushed red and his eyes wide with anger, looking as if he was ready to go through fire and water for his master, all in an attempt to impress her.

He glared fiercely at Fang Xiaoxiao, muttering, "How dare you treat my young lady like this! I'll teach you a lesson!"

After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves, raised his hand and slapped Fang Xiaoxiao across the face, as if he wanted to devour her alive.

However, before his hand could even touch Fang Xiaoxiao, a black shadow flashed by, and Zhao Wuji appeared in front of Fang Xiaoxiao in an instant, like a black lightning bolt.

His eyes were cold, exuding an unquestionable authority, and he emanated a powerful aura.

Zhao Wuji slightly turned his body to avoid the scholar's slap, and then raised his leg and kicked the scholar hard in the stomach.

The kick was incredibly powerful. With a muffled thud, the scholar was sent flying several meters away like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.

The sycophantic scholar flew through the air in an arc, but before he could even let out a scream, he crashed to the ground with a thud, his limbs twitched a few times, his eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness.

Everyone present gasped in shock, their eyes widening as they stared in astonishment.

They never expected that Zhao Wuji, who seemed so refined and gentle, would possess such formidable skills.

Someone whispered, "This is terrible. Young Master Zhao has offended the Prime Minister's daughter. He's probably in deep trouble."

"Yes, Liu Ruyan is not someone to be trifled with, she definitely won't let this go."

The crowd murmured amongst themselves, all worried for Zhao Wuji, feeling that he was doomed and would surely be blamed by Liu Ruyan.

Just when everyone thought Zhao Wuji was about to suffer, Liu Ruyan suddenly exclaimed, "Brother Wuji!"

The voice carried a hint of surprise and excitement, a stark contrast to its previous arrogance.

Her angry expression vanished instantly, replaced by a look of shyness and adoration.

Her eyes shone brightly, like twinkling stars, and a blush rose to her cheeks.