The Xu family members sitting in the study naturally heard the commotion outside. Since the Marquis of Yongning did not give any signal, no one moved. Going out at this time would be giving the Zhao family father and son a way out.

Marquis Yongping glanced at Madam Jiang, who then realized what was happening and quickly went to help Zhao Ziqi up, but complained, "My lord, even if you're angry, you can't lay a hand on Qi'er. A son should be more respectful as he grows up. How can you lay a hand on Qi'er in front of so many people? Where does that leave Qi'er's face?"

Jiang helped Zhao Ziqi to his feet, his face still blank. He asked, "Father, why are you rushing to send someone to bring me back? Is something wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Quan immediately stood up, looking resentful, and said, "Who are you trying to pretend you don't know?"

Marquis Yongning sneered twice and said, "Sit down and see what they're up to."

Xu Quan plopped down and turned her head away angrily.

Marquis Yongping felt like he was about to be driven mad by the mother and son. So, the Xu family only allowed him to suffer the consequences of the trouble caused by these two instigators? Why should he be the only one to suffer?

Marquis Yongping took a few deep breaths and said, "Let me ask you, what have you been busy with lately? How long has it been since you last spoke to your wife?"

Zhao Ziqi had been making a ruckus all night and had only just managed to rest after breakfast this morning. She had only been asleep for a short while when a servant from the mansion found her, casually threw on some clothes, and then put her on a horse and hurried back home.

Zhao Ziqi naturally wanted to know why he was in such a hurry to get home, wondering what had happened. Unfortunately, the person sent to find him was someone the steward had found from the guards' quarters. The steward only told him to bring the young master back quickly because there was an emergency at home, but didn't say what had happened. So, Zhao Ziqi didn't know what had happened at home until he got there.

When the Marquis of Yongning arrived, his carriages were lined up one by one at the main gate of the Marquis of Yongping's residence. Unfortunately, the guard went out through a side gate specifically for carriages. When he returned, he saw that there were more people in the alley near the main gate, so he also went through the side gate. As a result of this series of coincidences, Zhao Ziqi still doesn't know that his father-in-law is waiting for him at home with a group of brothers-in-law and brothers-in-law.

When her father asked her, Zhao Ziqi said with some grievance, "That tigress, how could I dare to go up to her and talk to her?"

Upon hearing Zhao Ziqi call Xu Shao a tigress, Marquis Yongping felt his heart stop beating. Meanwhile, Jiang Shi tugged at Zhao Ziqi's sleeve, trying to wink at him. Unfortunately, Zhao Ziqi hadn't slept all night and had been dragged out of bed, so he was exhausted and his mind was a complete mess. He had no idea what Jiang Shi meant.

Marquis Yongning jumped up from his chair and walked to the courtyard of the study in a few steps. Xu Quan didn't even have time to react. He only saw a gust of wind pass by, followed by his brothers. When he realized that they had all gone outside, he quickly stood up and followed. When he saw that Xu Rao was limping behind him, he stopped chasing after the people in front and came back to help Xu Rao walk slowly outside.

Zhao Ziqi was surprised that his father-in-law would come out of his father's study, and he stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Marquis Yongning, with a stern face, chuckled twice and said, "He is truly my good son-in-law, a good son-in-law indeed."

He turned to leave with a flick of his sleeve, but Marquis Yongping dared not let Marquis Yongning leave so easily. He quickly stepped forward to stop him, saying, "Brother Xu, Brother Xu, please wait, please wait. I will definitely teach this unfilial son a good lesson and avenge my good daughter-in-law."

Marquis Yongning said coldly, "No need. My Shao'er went home crying and complained that her husband treated her badly. I even scolded her for being too willful and willful, and told her to get along well with her husband. Zhao Ziqi, is this how you treat my Shao'er? Put your hand on your heart and tell me, over the years, has my Shao'er ever wronged you? Don't think I don't know that you've spent a lot of money on her while coaxing her."

Zhao Ziqi's face turned red and white, her mind a jumbled mess. For a moment, she felt as if she were in a dream, and even when she stretched out her own hand, it felt like she was looking at someone else's hand.

Marquis Yongping quickly said, "Brother Xu, Brother Xu, I have failed in my duty to discipline my son. I will certainly discipline him strictly. But if we don't care about my unfilial son, don't we still have my three good grandsons?"

Marquis Yongning paused for a moment, and Marquis Yongping, seeing that Zhao Sixing and his two siblings could be a breakthrough, quickly said, "Brother Xu, I will definitely give you this matter today, to give my good daughter-in-law and my three grandsons an explanation. What do you think?"

Marquis Yongning sighed and said, "Brother Zhao, all these years, I've endured it all. What have you been doing all this for? Isn't it just so the children can live a good life? No couple is without arguments. I used to think it was just that Shao'er was quick-tempered and had a bad temper. She would just have a few words with her husband, and I could talk things out and smooth things over. But today, I've realized that my precious daughter is not loved by her husband at all. Brother Zhao, we are both parents. If your daughter were humiliated like this in her husband's family, how would you feel?"

Marquis Yongping supported Marquis Yongning's arm and led him into the study, saying as they walked, "Brother Xu, have some water and rest for a while. Let me teach this unfilial son a lesson, and then we can discuss the rest of the matter properly."

Marquis Yongning stopped him, saying, "No, you mustn't. Although it's said that you should discipline your son in public and your wife in private, your son is no longer a child. He's over forty years old. If you were to lecture him in front of us outsiders, where would you put his face?"

Marquis Yongping, still smiling, pulled Marquis Yongning's arm and led him into the study, saying, "Brother Xu, please wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

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