Chapter 88 Princess, please wait a moment, I need to slap someone first.
"Sister, that's not what I meant. I just think the Dowager doesn't take you and the Marquis seriously at all..."
Ms. He quickly explained.
But before she could finish speaking, Madam Wu called out to the door, "Cuixiang, see Aunt He out."
Upon hearing the sound, Cuixiang lifted the curtain and entered the room, respectfully gesturing to Madam He, "Aunt He, please."
Ms. He looked embarrassed, but her eyes still conveyed the message that she meant well and was thinking of him.
After seeing He off, Wu couldn't help but mutter to Cuixiang, "You know, this He really has nothing better to do than come here and talk badly about the Grand Madam."
“Now that the Dowager Madam is no longer involved in affairs, I have voluntarily handed over the management of the household to Madam He. What more could Madam He possibly want?”
"Isn't this peaceful life good enough? What else does she want to cause trouble for?"
Cuixiang was also full of suspicion. "Logically speaking, if Aunt He wanted to cause trouble, she should have been trying to seize the position of Madam. Why is Aunt He not thinking about fighting with Madam, but instead focusing all her attention on the Grand Madam?"
Madam Wu was also full of confusion and guessed, "Could it be because the Grand Madam dealt with Min Yuerui before, so Madam He wants to avenge her daughter?"
Cuixiang nodded in agreement, "That's possible. I heard that the Second Miss's hand is still being healed."
"How long has it been? Why isn't it healed yet?" Madam Wu frowned. "The people around the Grand Madam have gone too far. No wonder Madam He is dissatisfied with the Grand Madam."
"Oh dear, Madam, you don't know, the Second Miss's finger has already healed. She's just pretending it hasn't."
Mrs. Wu was taken aback. "Why is that?"
Cui Xiang curled her lip and said disdainfully, "What else could it be for? To tarnish the reputation of the Grand Madam. And to make the Marquis feel sorry for her."
At this point, Cuixiang couldn't help but say worriedly, "Madam, the Marquis's heart and eyes are now completely devoted to Consort He and the Second Miss. If you don't fight for yourself, you must fight for our Eldest Miss!"
“The young lady has come of age this year. If she doesn’t get married soon, it will be even harder to find her a good family in the future.”
"How could I not know these principles? But with the reputation of breaking off the engagement before, and Xi'er's health being damaged, how easy is it to find a good marriage?"
Mrs. Wu sighed, feeling deeply worried. Couldn't you see that she's started to torture herself with needlework now?
"How about we have Miss go and plead with the Grand Madam?" Cuixiang suggested.
Mrs. Wu also wanted to, but her daughter said not to go to Songhe Hall and annoy the old lady. It was already the best that they could live in peace with the old lady like this.
She felt that her daughter had changed a lot since she got sick. But she couldn't quite put her finger on what exactly had changed.
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The next day, Min Hui's wedding day finally arrived.
It's unclear whether Min Hui learned about his true parentage and thus softened his sharp edges, or whether Wang Mian's recent training had been effective. In any case, on the eve of his wedding, Min Hui personally came to the Marquis's residence and respectfully invited Min Qiao Shi to his home the following day to attend his wedding ceremony.
Madam Min didn't make things difficult for her and nodded in agreement.
On the actual day, Min Qiao followed her normal routine: getting up, practicing martial arts, eating... showing no intention of going to Min Hui's place to "save the day" beforehand.
The wedding was scheduled for the morning, but the actual ceremony would begin at noon. Therefore, Madam Min Qiao planned to go closer to the time of the ceremony.
However, in the middle of the morning, the newly appointed steward of the Marquis's mansion, Steward He, hurriedly arrived at Songhe Hall.
Judging from the surname, this Steward He is Aunt He's person.
When the man arrived, he said he had urgent business to attend to and requested to see the Grand Madam. When Ajiu asked him what it was, he wouldn't say, insisting on seeing the Grand Madam, and even tried to squeeze in.
Ajiu didn't tolerate him. She pushed him until he stumbled, slammed the door shut, and then came in to report to Madam Min Qiao.
Upon hearing that the person was sent by the He family, Madam Min Qiao didn't even raise her eyelids and immediately ordered Ajiu to send the person away.
A moment later, Madam Min heard Steward He shouting loudly outside the courtyard gate: "Madam! Open the door! Princess Jiaoyang has arrived! Please come out and greet the princess!"
Madam Min frowned, instantly understanding Steward He's, or rather, Madam He's, little scheme.
Hearing the loud shouts outside the door, Granny Fang quickly realized Steward He's scheme and her face immediately darkened. "They're doing this on purpose, aren't they?"
These past few days, Granny Fang had been packing her bags for the trip south at home. Only after everything was packed did she come to serve Madam Min Qiao today.
It's more accurate to say that they accompany you than to serve you.
Since Wei Jia took over as the head of Songhe Hall, Granny Fang has been completely idle.
At first, he often stayed at Songhe Hall, guarding Min Qiaoshi's side.
As Wei Jia's abilities became apparent, Granny Fang was finally at ease and began to spend more time at home.
After all, she and Yang An also have children and grandchildren.
Besides packing her bags, she also wanted to bring her grandson with her when she went back this time, so that he could broaden his horizons.
She and Min Qiaoshi were just discussing this matter.
The two were having a pleasant conversation when the troublesome matter of Steward He came up.
Madam Min snorted coldly and said in an unpleasant tone, "Is that even a question?"
When the two arrived at the courtyard gate, Ajiu was still holding the gate tightly and wouldn't open it.
Upon seeing that Madam Min had arrived, the door was opened.
Outside the door, Butler He wanted to shout loudly, but when he saw Madam Min come out, he immediately shut his mouth.
But when he glanced at Princess Jiaoyang and her entourage, who were only ten steps away, out of the corner of his eye, a smug smile appeared on his face.
"Madam, I came here to inform you that Princess Jiaoyang has arrived. But you wouldn't let me in, so I had no choice but to tell you loudly."
As Steward He spoke, Princess Jiaoyang and her entourage arrived.
Why did Princess Jiaoyang arrive at this time?
Min Qiaoshi was annoyed and had no desire to deal with her. But since the person was already there, she had no choice but to go and greet her.
"Does Madam not welcome me?"
Princess Jiaoyang took the initiative, but her tone clearly carried a hint of coquettishness.
Min Qiaoshi recognized it, but Wu Shi and He Shi, who were walking behind Princess Jiaoyang, did not.
Ms. Wu was slightly worried.
Madam He could not hide her joy and even gave Butler He an appreciative look.
Min Qiaoshi, who was directly opposite He Shi, could not possibly miss this little trick of He Shi.
He immediately smiled and apologized to Princess Jiaoyang, saying, "Princess, please wait a moment. I have some personal matters to attend to first."
Without waiting for Princess Jiaoyang's response, he turned and pointed at Steward He, saying, "How dare he make such a racket outside Songhe Hall and disturb my peace! Slap him in the face!"
Upon hearing Madam Min's order, A-Jiu didn't hesitate and rushed forward, striking left and right without any hesitation. After several resounding slaps, Steward He's cheeks were immediately swollen and red, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and he began to slur his words.
"Grandma, I... I was only thinking of you. I was afraid you might have slighted the Princess. That's why I loudly announced this outside the door!"
Ah Jiu had stopped after slapping him a few times. But upon hearing Butler He's words, he suddenly felt the urge to slap him again.
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