Capítulo 1088: Chapter 1088: The Empress’s Backers Pile Up 2 Just thinking about someone cursing my beloved little baby, my face couldn’t help but darken. So I said coldly, “The Lu Family did mention the alliance, but nothing has been finalized. Love affairs are for the younger generation, we elders won’t interfere. Moreover, this is my birthday banquet, no one but me has the right to expel anyone! Also, Xia Weibao’s invitation was sent by me personally, she is my honored guest, does anyone else have a problem with that.” Old Chief Fang had once led soldiers, fought in wars, fired guns, and taken lives, carrying an aura of bloodshed. Though now aged and restrained, the iron will remained. Now, in anger, his voice boomed like thunder, commanding respect even without rage! Lan Yiliu was so scared that she was about to cry. Old Chief Fang distancing himself from Fang Lilin was like a hard slap across her face, stinging painfully. The surrounding gazes made her wish she could dig a hole and hide inside! Lu Huashan sneered, she knew the marriage alliance wouldn’t pull through. The Lan Family had always claimed a close relationship with the Fang Family to outsiders, but it was one-sided; the Lan Family was still not quite the equal of the Fang Family. Moreover, the reputation of the Lan Family had been declining in recent years. Lan Yiliu’s brothers often abused their power, mingled with playboys, smoked, drank, and fooled around with women. The Fang Family despised such people, how could they possibly form a marriage alliance with the Lan Family. Yet, the Lan Family always claimed they would marry into the Fang Family. Due to the connections between the two families, the Fang Family couldn’t openly criticize the Lan Family. She was certain that this opportunity would lead the Fang Family to sever the marriage connection with the Lan Family! And as it turned out, she gambled correctly! Initially planning just to let it go, she remembered Lan Yiliu’s earlier slander against Xia Weibao and couldn’t suppress her anger. Xia Weibao was her sister-in-law, who needed to integrate into this circle in the future; a bad reputation would not do. It was just the right time to establish her image. So Lu Huashan, once again putting on a show, acted as if she was wronged, “So it wasn’t Grandfather Fang who said those things, thank goodness, otherwise Baby would have been so heartbroken. Being called degenerate, being accused of using her body to climb up, as if that’s all she’s capable of. I don’t care, after all, I’ve got the Lu Family backing me, everyone knows I’m in the entertainment industry just for fun. But it’s different for Baby, she’s an orphan with no status or background. Though she’s worked her way up to this position through her own efforts, some people see it differently. Just now, some were saying she became a famous actress because she was kept by a nouveau riche,” These words were hinting at something, and Lan Yiliu felt cold sweat running down her back. Xia Weibao, still baffled, really wanted to say she’s not sad at all, hasn’t she heard these things often enough. For origınal chapters go to 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 She’s already built up a tough skin. Realizing Lu Huashan was clearing her name, she couldn’t help but feel touched. Hearing this, Old Chief Fang was once more furious! “Is this what a cultured person would say? Aren’t you all adults with the ability to make your own judgments? Do you just follow what others say, even believing those internet trolls!” Pei Hong and others from the National Studies Association all looked displeased. Although they had previously looked down on Xia Weibao somewhat because of her celebrity status, they never insulted her. After learning how adept Xia Weibao was at traditional culture at such a young age, they realized someone like her would never sell herself for fame and fortune. Remembering the hardships she had endured, they all felt sympathetic.