Tang Jingyan had been having an exceptionally difficult time these past few days.
It started when Lin Jingyue, in front of the entire Changshou Courtyard, had deliberately belittled the Zhou family. This left the Zhou family deeply resentful, and they no longer showed her any kindness. Of the four members of the Zhou family, three were convinced that Tang Jingyan was holding her past favors over them to demand repayment.
When she brought Steward Chen to discuss the marriage arrangements with them, Zhou Lingran, who was usually very warm toward her, mocked her on the spot, saying things like, "If you don't marry, you must return the money. Who would dare ruin this marriage?"
Chapter 214