Chapter 34: The Rift

"Mother..."
Qin Huayin hurriedly dragged Tang Luwu back to the Tang household.
In the main hall, they found two unfamiliar women seated—one with a face full of smiles, the other scrutinizing them with a sharp, caustic gaze.
Li Taohua sat in the upper seat, her expression cold and indifferent.
"It's only been a few days, and Huayin is growing more and more beautiful. Once she comes of age, I daresay the young men from miles around will be lining up for her," Mrs. Qian said, grinning as she uttered her flattering remarks.
Li Taohua's weakness was this girl...