Chapter 86 [VIP]
Mi Yao and Zhen Jing came out of the cubicle and ran into Hou Min apologizing to Ji Wanyun. The two women were exchanging apologies, each feeling sorry for the other. The straightforward lady next to them overheard this and couldn't help but say, "What does this have to do with you two? The one who's wrong is the man who wants to shift all the blame onto the woman."
“Sister Xiong is right. I originally thought I had done a good deed, but your accusations are making me scared. I’m afraid I’ve misunderstood myself and that I’ve actually done something wrong.”
“What is wrong with Madam? Madam is the best person in the world. If it weren’t for Madam, I would not have dared to refute Mr. Gu.”
Hou Min hurriedly said.
Ji Wanyun also shook her head: "No one can be blamed for this, not Madam Yu."
"That's settled then. We didn't do anything wrong. What could we have done wrong? A perfectly good gathering was ruined by a stupid man. I think you shouldn't rush back. If you go back now, your husband will definitely cause you trouble."
Xiong Xuejiao pushed Ji Wanyun to her seat.
After another reshuffling of the mutual aid association before the opening of Xiangxuelou, those who remain in the association are now mostly women who don't care much about what others say.
Gu Yunxiao's words hurt Ling, but they actually made their relationship even closer.
“Commander Xiao is a true man, as for Young Master Gu… sigh.”
Out of consideration for Ji Wanyun's presence, the people at the table held back what they wanted to say, and instead praised Hou Min: "What you said today was correct. When men admire beautiful women, they don't say anything filthy. But when women stop fawning over them and come to surround us women, they come up with a whole set of grand principles."
Xiong Xuejiao chimed in, "That's right. The Zhao family's side branch runs Chunjing Tower, which is just a front for something else. Since Gu Yunxiao has been here, he must have known what this place is for but kept it a secret, allowing Chunjing Tower to exist on the main street for so long. When he left, he acted like we were going to be in trouble. I think he's the one who's really going to be in trouble."
Seeing that Ji Wanyun was uncomfortable, Mi Yao led her to a private room before Xiong Xuejiao could speak.
However, Xiong Xuejiao's voice was quite loud, and they could hear it clearly even in the next room.
"What happened today is not a big deal. Even if Young Master Gu is punished, he will not be severely punished."
Yes, Mi Yao never imagined that Xiao Chuan's kick would make Gu Yunxiao a victim.
After the chaos caused by the Zhao family's collateral branches in Yizhou, many officials with disloyal intentions were removed, and now the entire Jiannan region knows that Xiao Chuan is Zhao Tianhe's chosen successor.
Of course, Zhao Tianhe also had other adopted sons who were highly valued, and until the day Zhao Tianhe died, who knew if he would have a few illegitimate children.
Regardless of what people think in private, Xiao Chuan has become the apparent young master.
Under these circumstances, the officials of Jiannan began to split into several factions. There were two types: one was to take sides early and curry favor with Xiao Chuan, and the other was to verbally support Zhao Tianhe's orders but constantly make trouble for Xiao Chuan and prove in various ways that Xiao Chuan was incompetent and unsuitable to be the young master.
The latter type of civil official was more common, and they criticized everything about Xiao Chua, from his background to his political acumen. Gu Yunxiao was one of them.
In the past month or so, Xiao Chuan has been busier than her, yet he still managed to find time to be with her. This was achieved when they were both at the residence, and he would stay by her side while handling official business.
Therefore, she was forced to learn a lot about the current situation.
Xiao Chuan's move today was likely intended to start a war with the civil officials. He could offer advice, but for them to keep insulting him like a grandson and for him not to retaliate was giving them too much face.
“I know about my husband’s affair with Lady Yu. I originally thought that since my husband had previously tried to marry Lady Yu but failed, and now that Lady Yu is interested, we should help them get together and bring Lady Yu into the mansion as a concubine.”
Ji Wanyun originally didn't want to talk about this with anyone, especially since Yu Jiayin was Mi Yao's cousin. If she said anything, it would sound like she was blaming Mi Yao.
But Mi Yao was the backbone of the mutual aid society. She had joined the society because she admired Mi Yao's decisiveness and boldness. Now that the two were face to face, she unconsciously poured out all the grievances she had been holding in these past few days.
Seeing that Ji Wanyun's eyes were already filled with tears before she finished speaking, Mi Yao helped her sit down.
"Why are you crying for them when they did something wrong? You should be the ones to get revenge for the grievances they suffered."
"I wish I had your personality, Madam Yu."
She knew that Gu Yunxiao was secretly seeing Yu Jiayin, and she wanted to seek justice, but considering Gu Yunxiao's personality, she felt that it would be better to let them be together and she would have less trouble.
"I thought it was easy. I just thought I could take a step back. Who knew that as soon as I mentioned my husband, he would scold me and say that I had insulted Lady Yu."
Suddenly being scolded, she had no idea what she had done wrong.
After careful consideration, she finally understood what Gu Yunxiao meant.
"The room is nice, but in Gu Yunxiao's eyes, even a concubine is not worthy of Second Madam Yu; I should be the one to give up my position."
When she got angry, Ji Wanyun felt disgusted and stopped calling Gu Yunxiao "husband," instead addressing him by his given name.
Mi Yao handed her a soft handkerchief: "How did you know he and..."
Wiping away her tears, Ji said, "I'm a native of Yizhou. I married into the Gu family, but because Gu Yunxiao was transferred, I returned to Yizhou with him. My relatives are all here, so what does Gu Yunxiao do?"
As she spoke, Ji Wan's tears flowed more and more.
Mi Yao herself doesn't like to shed tears, but seeing other beauties with tears welling up in their eyes, she found the scene quite beautiful.
Ji Wanyun has fair skin, which turns a light pink when she cries, as delicate as jade porcelain.
After admiring her for a moment, Mi Yao remembered the important matter and hugged the fragrant beauty to coax her: "To be honest, I really don't understand why you feel ashamed. Your people are all here, this is your territory. Gu Yunxiao and Yu Jiayin bullied you, and instead of using your local identity to teach them a lesson, you let them bully you and make you cry. Isn't that a waste?"
When Mi Yao pulled her into her arms, Ji Wanyun felt a little uncomfortable, but seeing that Mi Yao's expression was normal and her almond-shaped eyes were soft, Ji Wanyun hugged her and cried again.
“It’s okay to cry, but you have to fight back after you’re done crying. Who does Gu Yunxiao think he is? If you still want to be with him, then control him like a mouse. Make him tremble with fear whenever he sees you. A man from out of town, even if he’s an official, is an isolated and helpless official. Talk to your family about how he’s gone too far. Let them know that Gu Yunxiao has trampled the Ji family’s reputation on the ground. Do you think they won’t stand by your side?”
Mi Yao was unsure of the Ji family's attitude towards married daughters. In her opinion, if her family was powerful, it would be best to get a divorce directly. However, if her family felt that divorce was shameful, then they should use the interests of the clan as an excuse.
Gu Yunxiao clearly wants to give Yu Jiayin the position of the legal wife, so Ji Wanyun, who is currently occupying that position, will either die or be divorced.
Thinking about it, Mi Yao frowned slightly: "Do the servants in your mansion listen to you or Gu Yunxiao? He wouldn't poison you to make room for Yu Jiayin, would he?"
Mi Yao's question left Ji Wanyun stunned.
She had only thought that Gu Yunxiao wanted to divorce her, but she never imagined that he would poison her.
She and he have two children.
"Why is it impossible? Being a concubine is an insult to Yu Jiayin, but being a mistress is glorious? Without a name or status, Gu Yunxiao may be willing, but Yu Jiayin will not."
The Yu family brought Yu Jiayin over to establish connections in Yizhou. Being Gu Yunxiao's second wife was considered a way to build those connections, while being a mistress was simply shameful.
Thinking that the Yu family had sent two men and women of marriageable age in addition to Yu Jiayin, Mi Yao stroked Ji Wanyun's soft hair in her arms. After leaving Xiangxue Tower, she asked Pu Qing to investigate the whereabouts of Yu Yiqing and Yu Shaoqing. She did not believe that the two of them could stay in Yizhou obediently.
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