Tian Lanfen raised her hand, and Wu Chan quietly returned to stand by her side.
"Over the years, I've been quite merciful as a legitimate mother. Just look at the illegitimate daughters in other estates—do any of them live as freely as you, Second Miss?
"In the past, you wouldn't let me intervene in your matters, and now, I simply disdain to do so.
"I'm only here this time to make you take a stand. Our Eldest Miss is the true face of the entire Xiao Mansion. After all, no matter how favored an illegitimate daughter is, how many people would actually think highly of her?
"And don't forget, our legitimate daughter is marrying into a prominent, aristocratic family in Shangjing this time. You wouldn't want to leave a knot in your own daughter's heart, would you!"
While saying this, Tian Lanfen didn't so much as glance at Xiao Wanyu from beginning to end.
"This..." Xiao Yunhai glanced at Xiao Wanyu. "All of you, step down first. I have something to say to Madam."
