Since it was only Hong'er's ninth birthday, only close relatives were invited. Several women from families close to Li Yuxin in Youyang City came, as did her sister-in-law. Along with her niece, Jiu Jie'er, she also brought several maids. After the birthday party, it was time to deal with Concubine Liu. Fearing she would be shorthanded, Li Yuxin sent a letter to Madam Liu, requesting that her family send a few people.

Over the past few days, Concubine Liu had intercepted several meals from the main courtyard. The bird's nest and ginseng soup had all been taken away by Huang Hua, Concubine Liu's maidservant. Li Yuxin watched Concubine Liu's increasing arrogance as Sheng Huaizhong repeatedly came to the main courtyard, demanding money through both soft and hard tactics. Li Yuxin observed their actions with a cold face, remaining silent and refusing to allow Sheng Huaizhong to take even a single leaf from her. The warehouse was patrolled day and night, awaiting the final reckoning after the birthday banquet.

In the previous life, the birthday party was ruined by the maid. In this life, Li Yuxin wanted to give Hong'er a lively party, so she let Aunt Liu and Sheng Huaizhong run around these days.

The shopping for the banquet was left to Cai Mama, who was in charge of the kitchen. Cai Mama was experienced after all, and this time the banquet was just as enjoyable for both the host and the guests, unlike in the previous life where everyone felt uncomfortable after the banquet.

After the meal, the guests left. Wei'er went to the front yard to rest, while Hong'er, Yun'er and Jiujie'er played together.

Li Yuxin and her eldest sister-in-law sat in the inner room and talked. Her eldest sister-in-law, Guan, was from a prominent family. Although her family had fallen on hard times, she was well-educated and generous. She was especially caring towards her younger sisters-in-law. At this moment, her eldest sister-in-law asked with a serious face, "Xin Jie'er, what happened?"

Li Yuxin put down her teacup and slowly replied, "Sheng Huaizhong favors his concubine over his wife, and he's letting a prostitute run amok, even trying to kill my son." Li Yuxin hadn't expected that simply by refusing to allow Concubine Liu to interfere at the banquet, Concubine Liu would send someone to poison her. In her previous life, Concubine Liu had stood by Hong'er in danger, letting her die. In this life, her methods were even more ruthless, daring to poison her at the banquet. This was just as well. For daring to murder his legitimate children, even the old man wouldn't tolerate her.

Guan said in surprise, "Hasn't Mr. Sheng been living in harmony with you and your wife for all these years? How could it have become like this? Could it be that he was temporarily bewitched by a lowly person?"

Li Yuxin sneered and said, "Even if he is happy for a while, he can't completely ignore the life and death of my mother and me. Since he doesn't care about us, we don't need to care about him."

Guan looked at the maidservant kneeling in the room, having been caught, nodded, and said, "Do you want to ask father to come forward?"

Li Yuxin lowered her head and said, "No need. My mother is not feeling well and my father is busy with his work. It's not the time to inform the elders yet."

Madam Liu wrote down Huang Hua's actions on paper, grabbed her hand, pressed it firmly with her fingerprints, and then handed the complaint to Li Yuxin. Li Yuxin looked at the complaint in her hand, thinking it was not enough, and said, "Madam Liu has not signed the indenture to enter the mansion. Concubines should not break the rules when entering the mansion."

Madam Liu responded, "Yes, madam, the affairs in the backyard are all taken care of by the mistress, what do you think a man would know?"

Li Yuxin took a silver skewer and inserted it into the fruits on the table. She said softly, "Go and follow the rules for Concubine Liu. Bring the people with you so that you won't suffer any loss."

Mother Liu agreed and left the main courtyard with five maids.

The eldest sister-in-law Guan was watching from the side. She also picked up the fruit with a silver stick and ate it. Before she took a bite, she said, "Just deal with her as a concubine. Sister Xin, don't be angry."

Li Yuxin laughed from the bottom of her heart and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will never get angry with myself for a lowly maid."

After Li Yuxin finished speaking, the two of them leisurely ate fruits and drank the sweet drinks specially made by Mother Liu while chatting about family matters.