Second watch, asking for pinks.
*****
Lady Zhou usually curses quite harshly, but those are nothing compared to the ferocity of the sentences she just uttered. Everyone in the room couldn't help but look at Lady Zhou, and when they realized she was serious and truly furious, they couldn't stay calm.
Some immediately began to persuade Lady Zhou, asking her to calm down and talk things over. Others advised Lady Gu to quickly comply with Lady Zhou and apologize to her.
Among them, it was rare to see Lady Chiang showing an anxious expression, softly urging Lady Gu.
Lady Gu ignored Lady Chiang's words, merely holding onto Lian Duo tightly, while lifting her head to look at Lady Zhou.
The two women's gazes met in midair. Lady Zhou's eyes were fierce, and even Lady Gu, who had always shown a gentle demeanor towards Lady Zhou, now stared at her without a hint of retreat.
