"It's a pity that Yun Ce was too trusting. That day in my brother's room, he revealed his connections, and my sister remembered it all!"
"I really don't understand why my sister hates my husband so much, and is willing to sacrifice the future of the Marquis's mansion and the Su family to prevent him from taking up the position of Left Advisor!"
"If my husband can go, it will be a good thing for everyone!"
As Song Ruo'an spoke, she looked at Song Xizhi with teary eyes, her gaze filled with deep confusion, and her voice even choked slightly.
As Huang listened to Song Ruoan's words, she grew angrier and angrier. She stepped forward and snatched the account book from Song Xizhi's hand.
"Now that you have done such a disgraceful thing, the Su family will be punished by His Majesty, and I, as your mother-in-law, will also punish you!"
"Are you even qualified to look at these ledgers? From now on, let Ruo'an learn how to manage the household!"
As Huang spoke, she shoved the account book she had been clutching tightly into Song Ruoan's hand.
Song Xizhi was not angry at all; in fact, he felt like laughing.
She watched the performance of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law intently, and then said calmly, "The truth of the matter has not yet come to light. Everything is just hearsay. What is your mother-in-law trying to do?"
Upon hearing Song Xizhi's retort, Huang's eyes widened. She suddenly clutched her chest, coughed a few times, and her voice was deafening:
"His Majesty has summoned Yun Ce, so could the rumors be false? Could it be that the Two-Tax System wasn't proposed by Yun Ce, but rather sprang from a crack in a rock?"
When Huang mentioned the Two-Tax System, his voice grew louder, and he felt a surge of satisfaction.
She wanted to let Old Madam He know that her son was exceptionally outstanding, a hundred times better than that living dead man lying on his bed!
So she suddenly stepped forward, slammed her hand on the square table, and spoke to Song Xizhi:
“Jingyan is now bedridden, and Yun Ce is the pillar of the He family, but you have ruined Yun Ce’s future and still dare to talk back to me! You will go to the ancestral hall and kneel down right now!”
Song Xizhi is going to be punished and sent to the ancestral hall!
Upon hearing this, Song Ruoan almost burst out laughing.
On the day she was forced to serve tea, she was punished by being sent to the ancestral hall, and she had been unable to swallow that insult ever since. Now it was finally Song Xizhi's turn!
However, He Jingyan was lying on the bed and could not save her from her predicament like He Yunce did!
This time, Song Xizhi is completely finished!
But Song Xizhi didn't move. He just sat there calmly, one hand still gripping Madam He's sleeve.
Her voice was firm: "I'm not going. No matter what it is, everything must be based on evidence. My mother-in-law once doubted Ruo'an's innocence and had her tied up and taken to the ancestral hall in front of everyone."
"The image of my sister's miserable and pitiful state is firmly imprinted in everyone's mind. I even heard the servants talking about it just a few days ago."
"But it turned out to be a misunderstanding. So, with my sister as a cautionary tale, mother-in-law should not act rashly again."
Song Ruoan's wounds were mercilessly reopened, and the smile on her face vanished instantly, her whole body stiffening.
Madam Huang was taken aback by these words. She quickly turned to look at Old Madam He and said, "Mother-in-law, are you going to show favoritism too?"
Madam He simply patted Song Xizhi's hand: "We'll discuss everything when Jianbai returns."
No sooner had Madam Kehe finished speaking than a servant hurriedly reported from behind:
"Madam, Madam, the Marquis has returned. He opened the ancestral hall and specially sent word, instructing the eldest young mistress to go to the ancestral hall."
Upon hearing this, Huang's eyes lit up.
Just when you're feeling sleepy, a pillow comes to your door!
"Now, let's see what you have to say."
"Song Xizhi, you have to go to this ancestral hall whether you like it or not, and you have to admit this mistake whether you like it or not!"
After she finished speaking with great momentum, she waved her hand and ordered the servant behind her, "Someone! Take Song Xizhi to the ancestral hall!"
Madam He frowned and slowly got up. Song Xizhi also got up and helped her into the ancestral hall.
Song Ruoan was filled with anticipation. She excitedly grasped Huang's hand: "Mother-in-law, I want to go too! What my sister did was really too much!"
At this moment, Madam Huang was both angry and agitated. "Go, once Song Xizhi is punished, I will take the opportunity to take over the management of the household. From now on, you will be in charge of the Marquis's mansion!"
Upon hearing this, Song Ruoan was so excited she almost fainted.
Her husband was successful in his official career, and she was in charge of the household in the Marquis's mansion. They had Song Xizhi and his wife completely under their control, and in the future, the Marquis's mansion would be her domain!
The group hurriedly followed behind Song Xizhi and headed towards the ancestral hall.
As soon as you approach the ancestral hall, you feel a very solemn atmosphere. The servants around you all lower their heads and purse their lips tightly, not saying a word.
As soon as Madam He stepped into the ancestral hall, she heard a surprised gasp: "What? Jianbai, why did you bring out the family rules?"
"What exactly happened?"
They've even brought out the family rules?
It should be known that since the Marquis of Anding was a military man, the family discipline of the Marquis of Anding was particularly terrifying. It was a five-foot-long silver whip, which was covered with barbs.
If they hit him, he'd probably lose half his life.
This time, Marquis Anding seemed genuinely angry, even bringing out the family rules that had been sealed away for over ten years!
Huang and Song Ruoan held hands tightly, looked at each other, and saw ecstasy in each other's eyes.
They were so excited that they trembled all over, and they rushed forward and followed them into the ancestral hall.
Upon entering the ancestral hall, one can see a figure kneeling before the ancestral tablets.
The two looked closely and were shocked to see an unexpected face.
The one kneeling is not Song Xizhi, but He Yunce!
"Yun Ce! It's you! Why are you kneeling?"
Madam Huang rushed forward, her eyes wide with disbelief, and tried to help He Yunce up:
“Your sister-in-law did something wrong, she's the one who should be punished! Why are you kneeling?”
No sooner had Lady Huang finished speaking than Marquis Anding raised his head with a gloomy expression: "Shut up!"
"Huang, look at the kind of son you've raised! If it weren't for the Su family's magnanimity, the Marquis's mansion would have been wiped out today!"
This matter may not seem like a big deal, but if His Majesty wishes to investigate, he could easily be charged with deceiving the emperor!
Everyone present gaped in astonishment upon seeing the large bulge on Marquis An Ding's forehead.
Huang and Song Ruoan were as if they had been doused with a bucket of cold water; both of them were stunned and speechless.
But Marquis Anding said:
"Now, before our ancestors, you shall do as His Majesty commands and apologize and kowtow to your sister-in-law!"
The air seemed to freeze instantly, and everyone stared in shock, wondering what they had just heard.
But Marquis An Ding continued, "Xi Zhi, it is the Marquis's mansion that has wronged you. Come forward!"
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