Chapter 85 People with a heart see everything as dirty
The old lady frowned and said, "Sanlang, the housekeeping power will be handed over to your aunt."
"Don't you see? In Shengjing City, let alone the powerful and wealthy families, there is no reason for a maid to be the head of the household."
"If this gets out, won't everyone in Shengjing laugh out loud?"
Xiao Ning glanced at the old lady and said with a smile, "Don't we have enough jokes in our family? Besides, the Crown Prince's wife is the head of the family, but Cuiyun and Yuzhu were the housekeepers appointed by the princess."
"Why, Grandmother, do you mean... to have the princess come to the Marquis' Mansion in person to take care of the affairs for our entire family?"
"But even if the princess is willing to come to the Marquis' Mansion and serve as a housekeeper, do you have the nerve to let a princess of a country serve you?"
Old lady: “…”
His chest heaved violently with anger.
The old lady glared at Xiao Ning hatefully, but finally took a step back.
"It's fine if you let this girl be the housekeeper, but you are not allowed to withhold the expenses of the mansion anymore! We are the Jingyuan Marquisate, a family of five generations of marquises and nobles. How can we be so poor that we are even worse off than a fifth-rank official!"
Xiao Ning spread his hands, "It's no use telling me, you have to tell Her Royal Highness the Princess. She is the legitimate Crown Prince's Consort of our Marquis' Mansion. I can't speak in front of the Princess, you know that!"
The old lady snorted, "Don't bother trying to be nice to me. Let's not talk about the past. This time the princess fell off a cliff, and you escorted her all the way back to the capital. She should definitely remember your kindness!"
"I don't care what you two say to each other, but you are not allowed to cut back on the expenses of the mansion!"
Xiao Ning sat down at the back, propped up his arms, and looked at the old lady with an embarrassed look: "Grandson can't do it, what should we do? How about dividing the family?"
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked!
How can such a great marquisate be divided?
What’s more, the two elders are still alive!
If this gets out, people will really laugh their heads off...
but……
The reputation of the Crown Prince for being disobedient and disrespectful to his elders will probably spread even more widely...
But Xiao Ning has always been a playboy, and it was not the first or second time that he was stabbed in the back. His face has long been as thick as the walls of Shengjing.
If you put enough effort into it, you might be able to make it happen.
If they were to leave the Marquis' Mansion, their future would probably be in tatters.
Mrs. Du forced a smile and said, "Hey, Sanlang, look at what you are saying. How can a dignified marquisate split up..."
"The Marquis' Mansion has indeed been extravagant in recent years. Third Aunt thinks you are doing the right thing and should cut back on expenses!"
Zhang also said: "Yes, Sanlang, your grandmother and grandfather are still alive. If the family is divided, outsiders will inevitably accuse you of being disobedient and unfilial. How can you still serve in the capital camp in the future..."
Xiao Ning looked embarrassed: "But I really can't do what grandma asks... Unless we split up the family, and all the income from the Marquis' Mansion goes to grandma, then..."
Having said that, Xiao Ning stared at the old lady with burning eyes.
He said proudly, "Grandson will definitely give Grandmother the best life. Not to mention a fifth-rank official, even the old lady of a first-rank Duke's mansion can be compared to you!"
Old lady: “…”
The wrinkles on his face trembled and the corners of his mouth drooped, making him look even more gloomy and terrifying.
This bastard opened and closed his mouth, sounding like he was trying to show respect to her, but actually every word he said was a mockery!
It was as if she was one of the common people in the market, a poor person who suddenly became rich and dressed like a monkey in a human costume!
Not to mention the old lady, even the other people present felt uncomfortable when they heard it.
Xiao Xun frowned and put the teacup down heavily. "Xiao Yanqing! What do you mean by that? Your grandmother is so old, and you still humiliate her like this!"
Xiao Ning looked heartbroken: "Uncle, how could you say that to me? Grandma complains about the low expenses, and I'm just trying to find a solution."
"If the family property is divided, and I'm more frugal, then all the income will go to Grandma. By then, Grandma will definitely be the most glorious old lady in Shengjing City. I'm doing this for Grandma's own good! How could I humiliate her..."
"Could it be..."
"People with a heart see everything as dirty?"
"you--"
Xiao Xun was so angry that he slammed the table and stood up.
The teacup made a ping-pong sound as it was shaken.
"You bastard! You've been so lawless these past few years, slandering Grandma and humiliating the elders! Today, on behalf of the second son and his wife, I'm going to teach you a lesson, you unfilial son!"
Xiao Xun rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Xiao Ning with an angry look on his face.
He slapped Xiao Ning in the face with all his strength!
Xiao Ning: “…”
Just talk, why are you fighting?
Xiao Ning leaned against the chair, causing it to tilt backwards, and Xiao Xun's slap missed.
Some people even twist their waist because they use too much force and have no fulcrum.
Suddenly, his old face twisted into a bitter one and he gasped.
"Hiss, it hurts... Quick, quick, help me..."
Because the masters were chatting in the main hall, the maids stayed away.
Shen quickly stepped forward to support Xiao Xun, "What's wrong? Are you okay..."
"I twisted my waist..."
Shen: “…”
Shen supported Xiao Xun and shouted outside, "Wuyi, go get the doctor!"
The maid named Wuyi responded and hurried out to call a doctor.
Shen looked at Xiao Ning and scolded, "Why are you hiding? You're happy to see your uncle twist his waist, right?"
?
No, he wants to hit me, can't I hide?
What a bandit logic!
Xiao Ning rolled her eyes speechlessly, "Aunt, you should be a bandit instead of being a lady from a wealthy family. You're wasting your talent."
Shen: "You..."
"What? Auntie, are you going to hit me too? Be careful not to hurt your back~"
Xiao Ning had a naughty expression when he spoke.
Shen's face was distorted with anger.
The old lady's face was not good either. She frowned and ordered Shen, "Help Xun'er sit down first."
When Shen looked at the old lady, her expression was aggrieved and she replied yes.
After Shen helped Xiao Xun sit down, the main hall became quiet, with only Xiao Xun's soft hissing heard from time to time.
Xiao Ning's eyes moved around among the crowd.
The old lady still had a gloomy face and a bad expression. If it were the original owner, she would definitely be frightened and anxious, wondering what she had done wrong to make her grandmother unhappy.
But she is Xiao Ning, a soul from another world.
Not only was she not afraid, she also gave the old lady a kind smile.
In the old lady's view, this was a complete provocation.
But before she could open her mouth to speak, Xiao Ning turned his gaze away and looked at someone else.
Mrs. Du and Mrs. Zhang met her gaze and hurriedly forced a flattering smile.
Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle also looked at her with calm eyes.
It's a pity that the original owner never enjoyed such treatment when he was alive.
Xiao Ning withdrew his gaze and picked up the teacup on the table.
"How's Grandfather doing lately? Have you told him... Never mind. You all petitioned for the title of Crown Prince, so you must have already told Grandfather about my fall."
"Never mind, whether it's about dividing the family or reducing expenses, you guys can talk slowly. I'm going to go see my grandfather, so I'll leave you for now."
After Xiao Ning finished speaking, he put down the teacup, stood up and left.
Yuzhu glanced at Shen and hurriedly followed Xiao Ning in small steps.
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