Chapter 171: Turning a Big Issue into a Small One

General Xuanyuan said to Feng Ge, "Since you know Xin'er, just leave her to this girl!"

This set of operations leaves absolutely no room for maneuver.

"Are you satisfied?" General Xuanyuan looked at Hu Xiner again.

At this time, the servants around had been dismissed.

Hu Xin'er rolled her eyes: "I can see that you're trying to make a big deal out of a small matter..."

General Xuanyuan had been so majestic in front of his servants just now, but now he laughed at himself and said, "My family is not at peace. I am sorry to have embarrassed you."

Looking closely, his back was already hunched a bit.

"My wife needs justice." Mu Qing's expression was extremely cold.

Although his words were clearly offensive, General Xuanyuan's gaze was surprisingly gentle as he looked at him, then slowly transformed into a sharp hawk-like expression. "This girl has indeed been wronged this time. You can let her make her own demands to me."

Mu Qing looked at him fearlessly.

Considering the Lu family's reputation, Hu Xin'er pushed Mu Qing and said, "Let's forget it this time."

Then he turned around and said goodbye to the country.

General Xuanyuan was a little surprised to see her so decisive: "What are your conditions?"

There was a subtle disappointment in Hu Xiner's expression. General Xuanyuan was still a good person, but that was all.

She pulled Mu Qing out and said, "I'm sorry, but I don't have the habit of exchanging my innocence for charity."

General Xuanyuan was stunned.

He was already prepared for Hu Xin'er's outrageous demands.

But we forget that the word dignity is as light as dust to some people, but worth more than a thousand gold to others.

If it weren't for Hu Xiner's wit today, she might even have died in the Duke's Mansion.

Both sides knew that this matter would never end.

The more nonchalant one appears on the surface, the more violent the revenge will be when one gains power in the future.

General Xuanyuan opened his mouth, but only let out a sigh.

Are the Duke's Mansion and the Lu family really going to become mortal enemies?

"Master, don't abandon me!"

Xuanyuan Jing'an was just a child and didn't understand what really happened.

Just when I was enjoying the fun, I heard that Hu Xiner and Mu Qing were leaving here forever.

The little face immediately drooped and rushed to the two of them, crying loudly.

Seeing him crying so sadly, Hu Xiner couldn't bear it: "Jing'an..."

As soon as she opened her mouth, she choked up.

"Master's Wife, don't you want me anymore?" Xuanyuan Jing'an asked tearfully, "Is it because Grandmother is being naughty? Can I beat her up for you? I'll give you half of the room, so don't leave!"

Hu Xin'er held back her tears, but she softened her heart: "Jing'an, I will come back to see you."

Xuanyuan Jing'an raised her tearful face and asked, "When can you come see me? Is tomorrow okay?"

"...Jing'an!" General Xuanyuan hugged him forcefully, "Master and Master's Wife are going home, don't be willful."

But Xuanyuan Jing'an, who had always been afraid of him, kept kicking and struggling in his arms.

Until Hu Xiner promised to visit him often.

When he reached the door, the housekeeper chased him: "Master Lu, the master said this is your wages!"

Because the Duke's Mansion was in debt, the original wages were two thousand taels of gold, but the Duke paid double, so the total for the two people was eight thousand taels!

Holding the stack of banknotes, Hu Xiner felt that they were very heavy.

This is not just wages, but also a token of thoughtfulness.

It was a gesture of goodwill beneath General Xuanyuan's tough exterior.

"I'm rich!" She looked at Mu Qing and smiled.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of someone I didn't expect to see: "Why are you still here?"

Feng Ge said innocently: "Sister, General Xuanyuan gave me to you~"

"Stop your dangerous tone!" Hu Xiner felt like hitting someone.

Feng Ge pouted and cried: "Sister, do you really not want me anymore? Feng Ge will be a good boy in the future and will never bother you and brother-in-law again..."

Hu Xin'er started looking for a stick on the ground: "I must beat you to death today, you evil creature!"

"Sister, I was sold to a brothel when I was little. They said I was tough, so they tied me to the bedpost and starved me for three days..."

Feng Ge began to recount his miserable childhood experiences, then cried and said, "The only person I remember in my mind is my mother! Sister, please let me follow you..."

It would have been fine if she hadn't said it. The more Hu Xin'er talked about it, the more strange it felt. The veins on her forehead were throbbing. "You should go back and find Master Liu!"

"No~" Feng Ge moved closer to her with tears in his eyes.

Suddenly, the world spun around and I fell heavily to the ground.

It was Mu Qing who took action with a cold face!

Feng Ge didn't dare to provoke this killing god, and could only rub his own helplessly: "Or... brother-in-law, can you let me go home and take a bath... ah!"

After the screams, the world became quiet.

Mu Qing took out a dagger and pressed it against his forehead: "If you don't want to die, go back to your Master Liu."

Finally got rid of this troublesome bug.

On the way home, Hu Xiner looked at the two silver bills with a smile.

"You're truly heartless," Mu Qing said helplessly. "You were almost framed, and yet you're so happy."

"Doesn't that mean the frame-up was unsuccessful? And they also received the punishment they deserved." Hu Xiner stroked the edition number of the banknote and smiled with her eyes narrowed.

"I support any decision you make." Mu Qing suddenly stopped, his face serious. "Xin'er, if you want, I will never let the Lu family become a reason for you to suffer."

Hu Xiner's heart trembled violently, and she almost couldn't hold back the grievance that surged up in her.

Mu Qing meant that if she wanted to become an enemy of the Duke's Mansion, he would rather abandon his identity as Lu Yunjue and go through life and death with her.

Hu Xin'er raised the banknote in her hand and said, "Actually, General Xuanyuan is quite good. Besides, I can't bear to leave Jing'an. I believe he will give this matter a satisfactory result."

Besides...Mother Lu is seriously ill now and can't cause any more trouble for the Lu family.

The power of the Duke's Mansion is so great that it is better to avoid making enemies if possible.

She is not heartless, she is just more optimistic.

"Okay, I'm not angry anymore." Hu Xin'er stood on tiptoe and touched Mu Qing's hair. "Husband, I want to eat candied haws!"

Mu Qing bought some candied haws for her, and the two of them walked towards the Lu family in the sunset.

"No matter how big your worries are, they are not as big as the banknotes. If one is not enough, take two, and you will be in a good mood!" Hu Xiner ate the candied haws happily.

At the same time, she comforted her husband whose self-esteem was hurt.

Fortunately, Mu Qing wasn't the type to dwell on trivial matters. He said helplessly and lovingly, "I'll listen to you, my lady."

"Then what do you think this money should be used for?" Hu Xiner had already put the banknote into her arms.

She discussed it seriously with Mu Qing.

"Haven't you always dreamed of opening a bookstore? This money would be perfect for buying some things," Mu Qing said after a moment's thought. "As far as I know, rent is the biggest expense in the capital, while labor costs are quite low. These two thousand taels could be put to great use."

Hu Xiner shook her head.