After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 581 - 571: Feeling of Seeing a Delicate Husband Again

Chapter 581: Chapter 571: Feeling of Seeing a Delicate Husband Again

"How is this possible?"

Tang Jiaoyun exclaimed in disbelief and went up personally to have a look.

The family doctor shrugged imperceptibly and moved aside from the bedside.

During the examination just now, Bai Shengyu’s upper body clothes had been removed, and at the moment, he was lying sideways on the bed.

His back was covered with whip marks left by the old butler before; a hundred lashes densely scarring the skin, tearing the flesh in many places. After applying medicine, Tang Jiaoyun glanced at it and quickly averted her eyes.

She remembered that in the guest hall just now, Jiang Lingxi had been standing in front of Sheng Yu while whipping him, and hurriedly turned back to look at the chest area.

"How could this be?"

The front chest had only a few scratch marks that seemed obviously made by a woman’s fingernails, and they had already scabbed over. The rest of the skin was unblemished, not even a red mark.

"Could it be that those lashes were just for show? No, no, that’s not right!"

Sheng Yu is a proud child, enduring the severe beatings in the ancestral hall without a sound, so there’s no way he would scream so miserably from being whipped by a woman unless it’s beyond his control.

Although he was her grandson, it wasn’t appropriate to keep staring. Just as Tang Jiaoyun was about to look away, she noticed the skin twitching slightly.

"Is he running a fever?"

"Madam, it’s severe pain causing muscle spasms; the Second Young Master doesn’t have a fever, although it’s possible he might later."

Tang Jiaoyun: "..."

Having lived a life of privilege, she had never seen someone shiver all over from pain before.

"Stay by his side!"

Upon exiting her grandson’s room, the old butler waiting at the door to apologize.

"Madam, I..."

"Enough, don’t say anymore." Tang Jiaoyun waved her hand, "Shen Yunqing came this time to support Jiang Lingxi. For a woman that the Shen Family Head fancies, she surely isn’t ordinary. I don’t blame you for not holding up."

The two of them walked out one after the other.

The old butler hesitated but softly asked, "Then Madam, what are your plans?"

"I, Tang Jiaoyun, am no pushover either!" Having worn the title of Madam Bai for so long, whether at home or outside, she lived a life of being respected by both her family members and others. This was the first time she had suffered such a humiliation.

Attempting to compromise only got her a stinging slap in the face.

"So what if the Shen family is more powerful than the Bai family? I don’t believe Shen Yunqing would truly bring the entire Shen family against me for Jiang Lingxi’s sake. He may be the current Family Head, but he still has elder uncles. They wouldn’t just let him oppose the Bai family over a woman."

"By then, I’d like to see how arrogant Jiang Lingxi can still be." Tang Jiaoyun slammed her hand on the nearby railing, "Sheng Yu is Old Second’s only son; I, Tang Jiaoyun, will certainly keep him safe!"

The old butler stood by, hesitant to speak.

The Madam, being used to flattery, felt gravely insulted by a junior’s affront. However, as an observer, he saw clearly that Miss Jiang was far more than just ’a woman fancied by the Shen Family Head.’

He had witnessed it clearly in the guest hall; not just Madam, even the Shen Family Head didn’t exude as much presence as Miss Jiang did.

If he were to say, the term ’a woman fancied by the Shen Family Head’ should be switched to ’a woman who fancies the Shen Family Head,’ and that would be more accurate.

But seeing the Madam’s somewhat stormy expression, he swallowed the correction back down.

After all, the Madam was determined to protect Second Young Master. His words would fall on deaf ears anyway.

*

The struggle between the two families was no longer a mere skirmish.

Both the Shen and Bai families had numerous family businesses, many of which were in the same industries, leading to commercial ambushes first. This mainly depended on the leaders’ decisions and the capability of their employees.

The next level was a contest of connections and networks.

Watching as Shen Yunqing not only weathered several rounds of commercial ambushes but also reaped considerable benefits, Tang Jiaoyun endured heartache and the First Room’s dissatisfaction, gritting her teeth and using a few key connections left to her by her husband.

These connections, if used well, could have elevated the Bai family further, but now they had to be used to absolve an unworthy family member.

The few who were asked for help agreed politely, but once Tang Jiaoyun left, they couldn’t help but sigh.

"I thought the Bai family could hold on a bit longer with Tang Jiaoyun’s handling."

"Why keep such reckless fools around? For the New Year?"

"Looks like the Bai family is bound to decline!"

...

Although their words varied, their sentiments were similar.

Opposing the thriving Shen family just for an undeserving junior, foolish!

For now, they had to disappoint Madam Bai, as their expertise lay in weighing the pros and cons.

Helping a wastrel oppose the formidable Shen Family Head—it’d be foolish of them!

These people’s choices were anticipated by Shen Yunqing, which is why from the beginning, he never planned to seek connections like Madam Bai. However, he still received a call from his Second Uncle.

"Why did you get into it with the Bai family’s old lady?"

"Second Uncle is so busy, how did you hear about this?"

"Among the people Madam Bai sought, one is casually acquainted with me. Mentioned it at a banquet last night, but wasn’t specific. So I’m asking you."

"Just seeking justice for wrongdoing, and the perpetrator is from the Bai family."

"You’re not usually one to meddle, which Bai family member offended you?"

"They didn’t offend me, but they upset Lingxi."

Over the line, the Shen Family’s Second Uncle took a long breath in his study.

"Raging for the beauty’s sake?"

Shen Yunqing: "...You could say that."

"Alright then, I won’t interfere. Just handle it carefully yourself. If you need help... nevermind, you probably don’t need me."

"Alright, Second Uncle, hanging up now."

"Wait, when are you bringing your niece-in-law to the old house? We haven’t met her yet!"

"Just turn on the TV or your phone; search her name and you’ll see."

"I mean in person, I’m saying in person!"

"Then, whenever she’s willing."

Shen Family’s Second Uncle: "..."

He never expected his eldest nephew to find a wife in such a way; it was completely unlike his usual style!

Could it be that in front of the niece-in-law, the Shen Family Head directly transforms into a docile husband?

The mental image was too vivid, prompting Shen Family’s Second Uncle to shake his head firmly.

*

Bai Family.

After hanging up from the second number with a constant busy tone, Tang Jiaoyun sat there for a long time in a daze.

Finally, she looked up blankly at the old butler waiting beside her, "Why aren’t they answering my calls?"

The old butler: "..."

Because they know it’s not worth it to oppose the Shen family over this matter.

But would he dare to say this out loud?

He remained silent!