The servant was from Madam Chen's household. After hearing the Marquis's words and seeing how he turned and left, the servant knew that his master was unhappy. He didn't dare to say anything more, but just watched the Marquis of Pingxi's back and sighed inwardly.

Madam Chen had been staying at the temple for several days. She wrote to the mansion, informing them that Zheng Yunyun had injured her leg. However, not only did the old lady not send anyone to visit her, but even the Marquis of Pingxi, who had always been very fond of his youngest daughter, did not come in person. Instead, he sent a second-class steward from the mansion to take a look and leave Madam Chen fifty taels of silver. After that, there was no further news from the Marquis of Pingxi.

Not only was Madam Chen puzzled, but Zheng Yunyun was also full of doubts. She asked her mother why her father had not come to visit her. Madam Chen could only say that her father was busy with official duties and did not have time. However, Zheng Yunyun knew very well that her father was just a leisurely marquis. What official duties did he have to be busy with?

Madam Chen already knew that Xu Zhi and Zheng Yuanyuan had left immediately after their return. She knew that Xu Zhi had gone to Jizhou, but Madam Chen had already made arrangements with the people in Jizhou to prevent Xu Zhi's affairs from going smoothly. As for other matters, Madam Chen felt that she had made a terrible mistake back then and should not have hidden in this temple.

Marquis Pingxi had no idea that his wife was now filled with regret. After arriving at Deyue Tower, he stood at the entrance, feeling increasingly uneasy. He could guess that it must be because of matters concerning their hometown in Jizhou. The servant had been guarding the courtyard in the hometown for a long time, and inevitably became a bit arrogant. He could simply send someone to discipline him after a while. Why was it worth it for Marquis Yongning to go to such lengths to invite him to Deyue Tower?

Since he was already there, Marquis Pingxi had no choice but to follow the servants of Marquis Yongning's residence to the private room on the second floor.

Marquis Yongning was already waiting in the private room. When he saw Marquis Pingxi enter, he said in a strange tone, "Like master, like servant."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Pingxi naturally understood what it meant. He frowned and said, "Brother Xu, we're practically in-laws now, so there's no need to be so sarcastic in your words, is there?"

Marquis Yongning said, “We’re not going to mince words, but my poor little Jiu went all that way and couldn’t even get through the gate. Brother Zheng, everyone loves their own child. Just thinking about my Jiu girl being locked out of the gate makes my heart ache as if it’s being squeezed tightly.”

Marquis Pingxi said, "Brother Xu, I admit that I have not been strict in managing my household. I will definitely deal with those unruly servants severely. Please give me some time, and I will definitely help Yuan's daughter-in-law get revenge."

Marquis Yongning picked up his wine cup and said, "Brother Zheng, you can see the big picture from small details. Don't you ever think about this? If your master goes back, how can a servant dare to act like this? Is there something wrong with your Pingxi Marquis's mansion?"

Marquis Pingxi said, "Brother Xu, you flatter us. What problems could our Marquis Pingxi's mansion possibly have? It's just that a few unruly servants take advantage of the fact that we, their masters, don't come back often."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongning slammed his wine cup on the table, the noise startling Marquis Pingxi, who immediately choked on his words.

Marquis Pingxi took a deep breath and pointed at Marquis Pingxi, cursing loudly: "If we weren't related by marriage, I wouldn't care how muddled you are, but now that we're related by marriage, we're in the same boat. We share the same fate, and we share the same fate. Zheng Qingnian, let me tell you, those scoundrels in your hometown, and those clansmen who bully and prey on the people, if you're not willing to take action, I'll send people to do it."

Marquis Pingxi has always been one to fawn over the weak and fear the strong. After Marquis Yongning’s stern words, he hesitated for a long time without uttering a single word.

Marquis Yongning was now completely powerless. He wanted to complain about the Ninth Princess finding such a marriage, but he also felt that the situation was urgent at the time and Zheng Boyuan had gone all out. Otherwise, who would have dared to offend the most glorious Third Prince?

Marquis Yongning suppressed his anger and said, "Brother Qingnian, I know you don't want to achieve anything. You just want to be a leisurely marquis, spending your days tending to flowers and plants, living a comfortable life. But your thoughts are not everyone else's. Your clansmen back home are lawless and the whole of Anping County is full of complaints. The glory our family enjoys now was earned by our ancestors fighting on the battlefield. If the younger generation doesn't cherish it, they will always tarnish the reputation of their elders, won't they? I'll say it again: those clansmen back home must be dealt with properly."