I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband

Chapter 34: Payback

"I have come to see whether Shizi Consort has injured herself badly."

Gao Ran originally felt nervous thinking whether Yan Wang had seen it or not, but now hearing Lin Wei Xi's obvious gloating tone, she could hardly hold the smile on her face. She looked cold and asked, "I don't understand what mother means."

"I'm concerned about your injury." Lin Wei Xi's eyes were full of smiles, but when she looked at Gao Ran, some ice thorns faintly appeared inside, "What do you think I'm asking?"

Lin Wei Xi's words had double meanings. Outsiders, who were not familiar with the situation, of course would thought that this was Lin Wei Xi caring for her daughter-in-law, but for those who well aware of Gao Ran, this sound like Lin Wei Xi's secret taunt.

For so many years Gao Ran had relied on her age, and in the inner house she almost never had disadvantages. Gradually, she also felt that she could succeed in whatever she wants, and should succeed. Throwing a tea cup under the eyes of everyone need a high skill and good timing. It was harmful to yourself, and there was a risk of being seen. If it was other people, Gao Ran would think that this plan was not cost-effective, but changed it to herself, she was inexplicably confident, definitely wouldn't have any problem.

In the first half as Gao Ran expected, the situation was one-sided. The womenfolk had wide sleeves, and Gao Ran only exerted her strength when Lin Wei Xi's hand touched the tea cup. The time, the place, and the people were all good. In front of everyone Lin Wei Xi dared to harass her daughter-in-law like this. Anyone who knew would be angry. If Lin Wei Xi made such a big mistake as soon as she appeared, the wangfei's face was lost. Surely in the future she would have no face and Gao Ran would have the power on her hands.

However, Gao Ran did not expect that Yan Wang would suddenly say that.

When Gu Hui Yan said the first sentence, Gao Ran's heart almost jumped out of her throat. Yan Wang really saw that Lin Wei Xi didn't push the teacup? Or was it just for the sake of Yan Wangfei's face? Gao Ran panicked for a moment, and then heard Yan Wang's conclusion that this was only an accident.

Just an accident. Gao Ran heaved a sigh of relief. Yan Wang didn't doubt her that was good. But then Gao Ran reacted and became a little unhappy. If it just an accident, Yan Wang would testify for Lin Wei Xi's innocent, then why Gao Ran need to suffer such a severe burn?

The purpose was not achieved, but also injured herself.

Gao Ran was a little bit uncomfortable at first, she tried to persuade herself to forget about it, but Lin Wei Xi sat on the edge of the bed, took Gao Ran's hand, and carefully looked at the burn on her arm.

"Tsk... it's red and swollen, and it's all blistering, I'm afraid in a few days you will have a layer of skin peeling. It really hurts even thinking about it."

Originally Gao Ran had adjusted her mentality, but when Lin Wei Xi said this, it seemed that her wounds started to burn again. Gao Ran's face was stiff, with much difficulty she smiled and tried to withdraw her hand: "Thanking mother for the concern. The wound is indecent, I won't let it stain mother's eyes."

Gao Ran wanted to withdraw her arm, but was pulled back by Lin Wei Xi. She raised her head and gave Gao Ran a bright smile. The smile looked sincere: "The water has just been boiled, then a big cup of it directly fell on your arm, fortunately you hide in time, otherwise, that cup of water is probably going to be pour on your face." Lin Wei Xi's gaze rested on Gao Ran's face, stared at it inch by inch: "If it splashes on the face, I'm afraid this face will be ruined."

Gao Ran being stared by Lin Wei Xi this way, the smooth skin on her face seemed to be really burning, as if hot water was really splashed there. A disfigured Shizi Consort... Gao Ran shuddered from head to toe. After breaking free from the unnecessary imagination, she looked a little annoyed at Lin Wei Xi: "Mother, please be careful with your words!"