Hidden Marriage: Pamper Me Gently, My Sweetie

She was looking right at Ye Zi, her triumphant expression glaringly clear.

Ye Zi was furious, itching to rip into her hypocritical face.

But she couldn't, not here.

The smug look of this dwarf was so obvious; Mu Yeli would definitely be aware of it.

He looked at this little woman who had changed so much, his gaze growing deeper.

Ye Ning hadn't seen the fire in his eyes. She was too busy admiring the white lotus bloom beneath her, the vibrant colors of her face.

What would befall her, Ye Ning, if she offended her?

Just what had happened to her, Ye Zi.

And she didn't even know that this was just the beginning.

Ye Zi was gritting her teeth in frustration, wishing those were Ye Ning's bones being ground between her teeth, Ye Ning's flesh.

Rong Lihua watched her daughter being wronged, simmering with anger at Ye Ning. This wretched brat, biting the hand that fed her.

"Ye Ning, that's enough! In front of all these people, you're flirting shamelessly. We took you in when you were just 13 from that godforsaken place and brought you to the city. How come you're still acting the part of a rural slut? What kind of education did your mother give you?"

Ye Ning's eyes curved, the corners of her mouth arched in cruel mockery, radiating a frosty chill.

That smile of hers sent chills down the spines of the watching young masters below.

When she smiled, it was so mesmerizing that it felt like she could steal your soul. Her mischievous energy was captivating. Their gazes were irresistibly drawn to follow her.

Ye Ning said, "Auntie, listen to me, I wasn't flirting. I actually..."

In the blink of an eye as she approached, nobody else noticed what she did, but Rong Lihua felt a sudden pain in her arm.

"Aiyo, you wretched girl!" She instinctively swung her arm and ended up pushing Ye Ning onto the ground. She fell, arms and legs splayed, a trickle of fresh blood sliding down her arm.

Ye Ning frowned pitifully, looking up at Rong Lihua. "Auntie, I know you've never liked me, especially now. Everyone's saying I'm the reason Ye Zi couldn't marry into the Mu Family, so you probably hate my guts. But it wasn't my fault, you can shout at me as much as you like, but can you please not hit me here?"

The crowd gasped, turning to stare accusingly at Rong Lihua.

Rong Lihua was taken aback, her gaze sweeping over all the accusing eyes. She angrily pointed at Ye Ning. "You…you…you started…"

Ye Ning's words had left people with much to ponder.

It was well known that Rong Lihua didn't like her.

And now she had made her own daughter miss out on a good marriage, only to vent her anger on her adopted daughter.

And the final plea - not to hit her here.

Did she often beat her at home?

Everyone's pity turned toward Ye Ning.

Such a beautiful girl being bullied by Rong Lihua, it was heartbreaking.

The young masters, fresh from their admiration, were ready to tear Rong Lihua apart.

Seeing that just a few words from Ye Ning had provoked the whole upper class society into feeling offended on her behalf, Rong Lihua was struck with fear.

Now, as people stood there ready to say more, they noticed Ye Ning's disheveled clothes and the marks on her body from the previous night.

Ye Ning blushed and hurriedly covered herself, but the crowd's suggestive expressions clearly indicated they'd seen everything. The couple had obviously had quite the night together.

Madam Mu also saw, her eyes freezing for a moment. She angrily shot Rong Lihua a look. It was her fault that things had gotten so out of hand. Even though it wasn't a big deal, it still involved marital affairs, and outsiders should not have seen it.

"Yeli, take Ye Ning inside to check on her arm." Sui Qinglan commanded.

Mu Yeli took a look at Ye Ning. If he hadn't been mistaken just now, she'd stuck a silver needle into Rong Lihua's arm when she approached her.

His gaze darkened. He bent down, his disenchantment with the whole scene evident. He picked up Ye Ning from the floor and carried her out of the room.

The situation subsiding, Ye Ning was finally freed from all the scrutiny. However, as soon as she started to relax, she found herself tossed onto the bed by the man after he pushed the door open.