Chapter 302 Yongning Marquis's Mansion Withdraws Case
Upon hearing this, Madam Min Qiao could no longer help but grin.
But as she laughed, tears streamed down her face like beads from a broken string.
Minrong, Minrong, you've finally met your match?
The way you treated me, now your daughter is going to do the same!
Does this count as a direct lineage?
Min Yuexi was startled by what she saw and asked tremblingly, "Grandmother? Do you not approve of me doing this?"
Madam Min quickly wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "No, you did very well. Keep it up!"
Min Yuexi breathed a sigh of relief, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up slowly.
Sure enough, Father had long since broken Grandmother's heart.
She made the right move!
This way, the self-righteous father could suffer the consequences of his actions, and the grandmother's heart could be won back—a win-win situation.
Now, it remains to be seen whether the eldest brother and sister-in-law are sensible enough to understand the situation.
***
Min Yuexi brought He and her daughter to Min Qiaoshi's place, and then informed Min Rong and Min Changzhong of her decision.
"You mean you want your mother to take over the management of the household affairs again?" Min Rong looked at Min Yuexi with displeasure. "Didn't you already know whether your mother has the ability or not?"
"Now that your sister-in-law has entered the household, the management of the Marquis's mansion should be handed over to her. Why do you still want to make things difficult for your mother?"
Min Yuexi said softly, "Mother is the Lady of the Marquis, so isn't it only right that she manages the household affairs? Besides, if Mother is not capable enough, isn't there Aunt He to assist her?"
Aunt He quickly curtsied and said, "I will certainly assist you, Madam, in managing the affairs of the Marquis's mansion."
Seeing that Min Rong still wanted to say something, Min Yuexi looked at him with a smile: "Father, don't worry. Even if Mother and Aunt He have some shortcomings, I'm still here."
"I will neither marry far away from the capital nor marry into a neighboring prefecture. I will marry in the capital, into the royal family. It will be very convenient for me to come back and visit them if I want."
"Father, don't you think so?"
Min Rong was so angry he was practically fuming. He realized that this wretched child was holding a grudge against him!
But wasn't that because she was useless and ruined herself?
Otherwise, would he have considered marrying her off to someone far away?
They only resorted to this drastic measure because they knew she couldn't get married!
Just then, Min Changzhong, who had been silent all along, glared at Min Yuexi reproachfully and said angrily, "Sister, how can you speak to Father like that?"
"Even if Father is wrong, he is still our father! Hurry up and apologize to him."
Min Yuexi glanced at Min Changzhong with disappointment and said sarcastically, "If you are such a filial son, why did you argue with Father over a concubine like Aunt Cao?"
At this point, Min Yuexi deliberately glanced at Wu Qin, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Min family, and said meaningfully, "Look at me, why am I talking about these old, trivial matters in front of my sister-in-law?"
Just then, Madam He interjected, reminding her, "Miss, this matter only happened a few months ago."
It means that this is something new and not old news.
Min Changzhong was immediately enraged and was about to turn against Min Yuexi, but Wu Qin tugged at his sleeve.
Min Changzhong frowned and looked at Wu Qin, only to see Wu Qin gently shake her head at him.
Min Changzhong reluctantly suppressed his anger.
Min Yuexi keenly noticed the two's actions and scrutinized Wu Qin with her gaze.
Wu Qin met Min Yuexi's gaze without flinching, smiled slightly, then stood up and bowed to Min Rong, saying calmly and gently, "Daughter-in-law thanks Father for his high regard."
“But my daughter-in-law is born out of wedlock and is really not capable of managing the household affairs. Moreover, she has just married into the Marquis’s mansion and knows very little about it. I really dare not take charge of the household affairs.”
"Moreover, I think my elder sister is absolutely right. The management of the household affairs should be handled by my mother, and I dare not overstep my bounds."
"Of course, if there is anything my mother can do to help her, I am happy to run errands and do odd jobs for her, doing my part in whatever small way I can."
Hearing this, Min Rong's face darkened horribly. Wu Qin, the daughter-in-law he had personally provoked, was actually siding with his daughter?!
Standing on the daughter's side is standing on Min Qiao's side! Standing on Min Qiao's side is opposing him!
Excellent! This daughter-in-law is ruined!
Min Changzhong's expression was also not very good.
He didn't understand; his father was clearly planning to support his daughter-in-law in taking charge of the household affairs.
Why did his own daughter-in-law refuse? And why did she show such a bias towards his younger sister and mother, thus displeasing his father?
You must understand, the Marquis's mansion belongs to my father! If I anger my father, when will he be granted the title of heir apparent?
Min Yuexi, who was standing to the side, laughed.
It seems that her sister-in-law is much more pragmatic than her brother.
With Wu Qin's statement, things proceeded smoothly as Min Yuexi had hoped, without any suspense.
***
Just as the Xuanping Marquis's mansion was at the center of controversy and becoming the talk of the town, the Yongning Marquis received a mysterious invitation.
Then, the day after the appointment, he quietly sent someone to the government to withdraw the charges against the Countess of Annam.
When Madam Min learned of this, it was already New Year's Eve.
While everyone was busy bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new, burning incense to worship ancestors and preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner, Min Qiao's Songhe Hall welcomed Zhen Huan, who came alone.
Seeing that Zhen Huan was dressed in thin clothes, Madam Min Qiao quickly pulled him to the stove to warm himself by the fire.
"What's going on with you? Why are you here at this time?"
Madam Min looked behind her, frowned, and asked, "Did you come alone? Didn't the Yongning Marquis's residence send anyone with you?"
He actually broke free from Madam Min's grasp and knelt on the ground with a thud, "Grand Madam, something has happened!"
He actually showed a rare hint of panic on his face.
Madam Min's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly helped the person up, saying, "Let's talk while you're up."
Ah Shuang also rushed over to help support the person.
He actually stood up and looked at Madam Min with unease, "Madam, the Marquis of Yongning has withdrawn the case."
"Withdrawn?" Madam Min Qiao was taken aback for a moment, then realized, "You mean, the lawsuit filed by the Marquis of Yongning against the Lady of An'nan for plotting against Madam Yu has been withdrawn?"
He nodded, his tone heavier than ever before, and said, "I suspect that Marquis Yongning already knows that I killed Madam Yu."
Madam Min gasped, "Did you really kill Madam Yu? But how could that be?"
The previous speculation was confirmed, but Madam Min still found it hard to believe.
"Didn't they say that the time of Madam Yu's death matched the time of the Marquis of Annan's departure? Moreover, the old women and maids around Madam Yu all confirmed that the last person Madam Yu saw before her death was undoubtedly the Marquis of Annan!"
"How could you..."
At this point, Madam Min Qiao suddenly remembered that Zhen Huan had come alone without alerting anyone else in the Marquis's residence.
Thinking back, it turns out that he used to always be hiding in the shadows, silently following him as a bodyguard.
Then think back to all the hide-and-seek games you and Zhen Huan played...
She instantly understood. If they really wanted to kill Madam Yu silently and then frame Madam Annan without a trace, it couldn't be easier!
But, "Why did you kill Madam Yu?"
He said very formally, "She conspired with the Lady of Annam to harm the Grand Madam."
Min Qiaoshi's anxiety finally died.
That's why Wei Jia chose Zhen Huan at first glance.
Loyalty! Adherence to the Lord!
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