When Su Xiaoxiao came downstairs after changing into her home clothes, the old housekeeper immediately instructed the kitchen to serve her a hot dessert and whispered to her what Nangong Yi had told her.
In the living room, Nangong Yi had already explained the Bai family's situation to a great extent, and the couple did not offer any comments on his final extreme measures.
"Yi'er, is there any way to turn things around regarding Yi Yi's matter?"
Zhong Yajing's tone was noticeably weaker. Looking at Nangong Yi's unmoved expression, she already knew the answer in her heart, but she still asked again, unwilling to give up.
When Su Xiaoxiao finished her snacks and came over, Nangong Yi immediately gave her the single sofa he was sitting on, and sat on the armrest of the sofa himself.
"Xiaoxiao, I'm sorry you had to go through this today."
When Su Xiaoxiao came over, Nangong Xuyang immediately dropped the serious expression on his face.
Perhaps, they had preconceived notions and always viewed her through biased lenses, which led to all the misunderstandings we have today.
Nangong Xuyang carefully recalled everything that had happened since his daughter-in-law married into the Nangong family, and then realized that she was not as unreasonable as they had imagined.
The old man was clearly much more farsighted than him, but as the father-in-law, he couldn't bring himself to apologize to her, though he would try his best to make amends.
"Xiaoxiao, if you suffer any grievances outside in the future, don't keep them bottled up inside."
"Um."
Su Xiaoxiao simply nodded and sat quietly to the side without saying a word.
However, Zhong Yajing still felt awkward looking at Su Xiaoxiao.
Even she herself didn't understand the reason. She had promised her husband that she would get along well with her daughter-in-law, but she still found it difficult to do so.
"Xiaoxiao, what happened today was due to the negligence of Yi'er's father and me. We never expected that the Bai family's daughter would do such a thing." After a while, Zhong Yajing finally spoke.
However, the fleeting look of displeasure in her eyes made Su Xiaoxiao sit up straight immediately.
“Mother-in-law, Xiaoxiao no longer feels wronged about this. The words Father-in-law and you said when you left were the best protection for Xiaoxiao.”
"It's good that you think that way."
Zhong Yajing nodded in satisfaction.
But when she thought about how she had been turned away by her son because of Guan Yiyi, and how she could bring herself to beg her daughter-in-law for mercy again, she simply couldn't bring herself to say it.
Su Xiaoxiao could tell that she still had something to say, so she sat quietly to the side and waited.
The atmosphere in the living room became tense.
Nangong Yi deliberately didn't expose her, but at this moment he simply placed Su Xiaoxiao's small hand on his lap and gently played with her fingers.
Zhong Yajing was already reluctant to speak, and after seeing her son's action, she was even more unable to bring herself to plead with Su Xiaoxiao.
Moreover, she discovered that Nangong Xuyang seemed to be deliberately making things difficult for her. He had just spoken up for Guan Yiyi, but now that the 'victim' had appeared, he pretended to be mute.
"We should probably head back now."
Zhong Yajing glanced at her husband with a bitter expression, then got up to leave.
Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly pulled Nangong Yi to go out and see them off, but he stood there without any intention of leaving.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"I have a headache and don't want to go out."
Nangong Yi pretended to be uncomfortable and pinched the bridge of his nose, showing no intention of sending it to his parents.
Seeing that he seemed genuinely unwell, Su Xiaoxiao decided not to force him.
However, just as she saw her in-laws off, the man who said he wasn't feeling well and needed to rest immediately followed her out and put his arm around her waist in a very domineering manner.
"Didn't you say you weren't feeling well?"
"I'm afraid you'll get angry, and then I won't even be able to get into the bedroom."
"you……"
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