The young masters of the manor laughed and jeered at her rudely. Jun Huang smiled in response. “I’m just having fun. I understand why sisters said what you said. I hope you’ll forgive me.”

The young masters and mistresses laughed even harder. The third young mistress huffed. “You may be having fun, but you’re embarrassing the family. Don’t you feel ashamed? We’re going to be the butt of the joke...”

“Enough!” The mistress rubbed at her temples. She was fed up with the insults. She threw them a glare and snapped, “We’re a family. Must you talk to her with such aggression? That’s what people will mock us for if they know. She’s never attended such a banquet. You should’ve offered her guidance, not mockery.”

Jun Huang listened intently and said with lowered eyes, “I understand, mother. We don’t have a lot of time, though. How about… I stay at home? I don’t want to embarrass mother...”

“Don’t be silly. Who’s going to judge us? Just follow me and ignore...