Big Brother's words hit Weihan's heart like a stone, shattering her previous confidence. There's a saying that goes, "A stone causes a thousand ripples," and it was probably just like that. Weihan gritted her silver teeth, while Yu Zhu sitting next to her had a pale face. Her slender fingers were nervously twisting the handkerchief in her hand under the table.

Time seemed to have stood still. Surprisingly, no one at the table, who had previously been arguing non-stop, uttered a word. Even Father didn't unexpectedly scold his eldest son. He just seemed lost in thought, as if time had passed for a long while. It was Yu Zhu, who had been quiet for a while, who spoke first. "Father, what Big Brother said is right. Older Sister must have done something wrong because of Zhu Zhu. It's Zhu Zhu who should apologize. Please, Father, don't blame Older Sister."

"Ah, my Zhuzhu, what are you doing? By behaving like this, are you intentionally trying to anger me? How did I end up with such a disappointing daughter like you? Today, Yu Ying poured the leftovers into your bowl, and you still speak up for her. How could you be so disappointing?" Yu Zhu's words clearly did not satisfy Wei Heng. She released her grip on her father's arm, walked up to Yu Zhu, and tapped her head with fingers painted in a dark red color, her tone filled with a sense of frustration and disappointment."

"Mother, the daughter is a concubine-born daughter, her status is not as high as the eldest sister. The daughter knows that mother loves the daughter, but rules cannot be broken. Daughter..." "Sir, look at what has happened to our Zhu Zhu. How can we tolerate it just because she is the legitimate daughter? Is it wrong to speak up?" Yu Zhu was interrupted halfway through her words by Wei Heng, as expected. While Wei Heng spoke, she walked over to her father, who furrowed his eyebrows and appeared somewhat impatient."

I didn't like the way father was being difficult, so I turned my head and glanced at my eldest brother. I was about to speak up when my eldest brother whispered in my ear, "Don't apologize. Have you forgotten what I told you before? You are the most honored legitimate young miss of the Shangshu Residence. Besides father, you are the most esteemed person. You don't need to lower your voice or apologize to anyone."

I understand everything that my eldest brother said, but now I am no longer the naive Yu Ying that I used to be. Even though I no longer like Wei Heng or Yu Zhu, my father is still my father, and my eldest brother is still my eldest brother. I cannot let my father be troubled, and I cannot let my eldest brother argue with my father because of me. The so-called prestige and pride of being the legitimate young lady seem pitiful and weak in the face of family. I pretended not to see the warning in my eldest brother's eyes, and shifted my gaze to Wei Heng, saying, "Father, Lady Wei, what Ah Ying did today was indeed inappropriate. I ask for father's punishment."

Wei Heng obviously did not expect that I would obediently come back to apologize. Her eyes widened, and my father glanced at me before looking at Yu Zhu, who was sitting obediently with her head down not far away. After a moment of silence, he spoke, "Since Ying knows she was wrong, let's just drop the matter. Ying, you can go back first."

"Sir, since Aying has apologized, I understand that it is not good to hold on to this matter. However, Aying is the legitimate young miss of our Shangshu Mansion, with a noble identity. What she did today was truly against etiquette and principles. Even if it is not for Zhuzhu or the dignity of the Shangshu Mansion, her behavior... Sir, you cannot disregard the dignity of the Shangshu Mansion just to protect Aying." After hearing her father's words, Wei Heng finally reacted. She grasped her father's hand tightly, her gaze fixed on me like a poisoned dagger, and spoke.

I didn't argue with her. I hung my head and waited for my father's verdict. During the time I spent in the desolate building, I almost heard all the ridicule and mockery of my life. Wei Hong's words did not stir any waves in my heart, but my eldest brother, upon seeing my appearance, had an even uglier expression. He took my hand and walked towards the door. When we reached the door, he turned his head and glanced at Wei Hong, who was standing beside our father. He said, "I'm taking Ying away. Some people should be mindful of their status. If anyone dares to disrespect Ying again and bully her behind her back, I will stand by her side until the end."