Zou Shuang'er, who was in the distance, was furious when she saw Ye Lanyin's actions.
She was just saying inside that she couldn't protect him anymore, but after the fight, she suddenly became very affectionate towards her son.
They even deliberately brought up going to the ancestral hall…
Marquis Zhenbei was originally wondering if Ye Lanyin would suspect the child's background.
Seeing her with tears in her eyes, my doubts were dispelled.
Dissatisfied with Zou Shuang'er's behavior just now, he glared at her.
"My lord, this kneeling in the ancestral hall..."
"Shuang'er, don't forget your identity!" Marquis Zhenbei kindly reminded her.
"Hua Mei, you follow the maid and take Shi Ming to the ancestral hall, then send someone to notify the physician to examine him."
Hua Mei bowed and said, "Yes, Madam."
After giving Hua Mei her instructions, Ye Lanyin turned back to them, a few tears still on her face.
The Marquis of Zhenbei had not seen her so vulnerable for a long time, and seeing her like this now, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.
I wonder if I hit him too hard just now.
After all, Ye Lanyin still doesn't know that the child isn't hers.
"lady…"
“My lord, Shih-ming has been punished. Now it’s Qiao-xiu’s turn. She’s been injured by Shih-ming, so there might be some things she needs to say that are not convenient for you to say in the presence of me.”
The Marquis of Zhenbei paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, I can't bear to hear it. As for the other matters, Madam, please handle them."
Then, looking at his concubines, he said gently, "You should all learn from your mistress."
After all, Ye Lanyin comes from a respectable family. If she can learn a thing or two, it will be of some help in managing the mansion in the future.
He looked at Zou Shuang'er, as if to remind her.
Following Ye Lanyin's gaze, she looked at Zou Shuang'er and guessed the purpose of the Marquis of Zhenbei.
"Qiaoxiu, I know that this punishment is far from enough, but this is still the master's family, so the punishment is too severe."
"I will have the doctor give you a full check-up in a moment, and I will cover any expenses."
"Furthermore, today I will take the liberty of returning your indenture to you and granting you your freedom."
"Is it alright?"
Qiaoxiu never imagined that she would actually be able to leave the Marquis's mansion one day. She wept bitterly, looking at Qiaozhen and then at the other maids.
He then expressed his gratitude verbally.
"Thank you, Madam. Thank you, Madam."
The concubines sat to one side, silent, knowing that this matter was of great importance and none of them dared to get involved.
But there are always those who are impulsive.
"Madam, is what you're doing inappropriate?"
"These are all servants of the Marquis's residence. Did you ask Mother before letting them leave like this?"
Ye Lanyin frowned, her expression full of displeasure.
"mother?"
"Zou Shuang'er, who gave you the right to call a lowly concubine 'Old Madam'? I am the mistress of this noble family, and the fate of my maids is naturally up to me."
"Even if the Marquis were here today, it would be the same."
"This concubine..."
Zou Shuang'er was so angry at her words that she didn't know how to respond.
She was all so gentle just a moment ago, but the moment the Marquis left, she treated her like this…
She truly regretted agreeing to become a concubine in the Marquis's mansion.
From the moment I entered this place until now, I have been humiliated either by the concubine or by this vile woman.
Yu Shuang laughed, "Yes, even I was promoted to a secondary wife before I was allowed to call the old lady 'mother.' Concubine Zou, do you think you're the mistress of the Marquis's mansion?"
Lingwei scoffed, "That's right. Today it's Madam disciplining the child, but you act like the child is yours, even more nervous than Madam."
"If you didn't know better, you'd think that child was yours."
[Hehe, those concubines have such sharp eyes!]
[My mother was truly foolish in her past life; she couldn't even understand this.]
Ye Lanyin felt embarrassed after being scolded by the little guy.
"Zou Shuang'er, I only agreed to let you into the manor because I pitied you and gave you a place to stay. Don't forget, you are a thief."
After Ye Lanyin finished speaking, she looked at the maids standing to the side, smiled and stood up, saying, "Qiaoxiu, come with me to Furong Courtyard to get the indenture."
"Yes, madam."
Watching Ye Lanyin leave arrogantly.
Zou Shuang'er sat in her seat, her face flushed with anger.
Ling smiled sarcastically and said, "Some people should know their place and not dream of climbing up."
"Don't think that just because you're seducing the master, you're the mistress of the house."
"Let's go!"
After the group of people slowly left.
Zou Shuang'er's eyes were filled with anger. She unfolded the handkerchief in her hand from her sleeve and found that it had been torn to shreds.
"Madam, shall we go back?"
Enraged, Zou Shuang'er slapped him across the face.
"Smack!"
"Whether I go back or not is none of your business."
The maid covered her stinging face and forced back her tears.
Meanwhile, on this side...
After returning to Furong Courtyard, Ye Lanyin gave Qiaoxiu her indenture and thirty taels of silver as a safety net.
"Qiaoxiu, this matter has wronged you. Although the silver is not much, it is enough for you to live on for many years. You should leave Bianjing, stay away from this place of trouble, and start a new life."
"If you wish, I will send someone to take you away tomorrow and guarantee your safety."
"Madam, no, I only have my sister now. It is already my blessing to be freed from this lowly status. I just want to wait outside for my sister to be able to leave one day."
After Qiaoxiu finished speaking, she knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily to Ye Lanyin.
Ye Lanyin sighed.
Yes, what's the point of living a miserable life if you're separated from your family? You're all destined for hardship.
"Alright, if that's how it is, then so be it. From now on, it's up to you to decide what to do."
Qiaoxiu forced a smile, "This servant understands."
Ye Lanyin looked at Hua Mei and said, "Take her to see a doctor, then let her go."
"Yes, Madam." Hua Meifu said to Qiaoxiu from behind, "Come with me."
Watching Qiaoxiu leave with Huamei, Qiaozhen finally looked away.
She kowtowed to Ye Lanyin while crying, "Madam, although the Fourth Young Master did such a thing to my sister, Madam, now that my sister is gone, he will surely have no maids to serve him."
"How about I go instead?" she asked tentatively.
Ye Lanyin sipped her tea.
"Have you thought this through? The Fourth Young Master is ten years old, and you've grown into a beautiful young woman. Aren't you afraid he'll offend you again?"
"So, you want to go too?"
Qiaozhen knew in her heart that the lady was asking for her consent.
But for her sister's sake, she couldn't care less about anything else.
After sighing, she said, "Madam, I wish to go."
Ye Lanyin touched the bracelet on her wrist.
a long time.
She smiled and stepped forward to help Qiaozhen up.
"I know that you cherish your sister and want to remember her by seeing these things. I'm sure that after this incident, the Fourth Young Master will not dare to do it again. Go if you want."
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