Chapter 35 The纨绔 (playboy) of the Grand Secretary's Family
"Tell this old woman who I am!" Young Master Zhao arrogantly raised his head, looking down at people with disdain.
To make up for their mistake, the two servants quickly took turns introducing their young master.
One of them said, "Our young master is the grandson of Grand Secretary Zhao!"
Another person, acting like a straight man, repeatedly emphasized: "My dear grandson!"
Another person said, "Our young master is the nephew of the virtuous concubine in the palace!"
The straight man continued, "My dear nephew!"
Clearly, this wasn't the first time the two had introduced their young master to others in this way.
"Scared now?" one said smugly.
"Scared now?" another said smugly.
Madam Min frowned as she listened.
As far as she knew, Grand Secretary Zhao was nearly eighty years old this year, making him the oldest and most senior among the Grand Secretaries. However, Grand Secretary Zhao had always been low-key, never vying for power or influence, and always acting cautiously.
The only thing that Zhao Ge Lao did that was criticized in his life was sending his youngest daughter, Zhao Yan, into the palace.
Zhao Yan, also known as Consort Zhao.
Speaking of which, Consort Zhao is a woman with a story.
More than ten years ago, when the 60-year-old Grand Secretary Zhao suddenly had a teenage daughter, the whole capital city was filled with curiosity.
After much inquiry, some curious people finally learned that Zhao Gelao's wife had become pregnant at the age of forty, but due to her advanced maternal age, she died of postpartum hemorrhage during the birth of Zhao Yan.
Because Zhao Ge Lao had a deep affection for his wife, who died giving birth to their daughter, he disliked her very much.
When sending his wife's coffin back to her hometown, he also sent his newborn daughter back to his hometown.
He was only brought back to the capital after his youngest daughter grew up.
Perhaps time had lessened the pain of losing his wife, and at this time, Grand Secretary Zhao began to feel that he owed his youngest daughter something.
So he gave Zhao Yan whatever she wanted.
Even when Zhao Yan said she wanted to enter the palace to become a concubine, Grand Secretary Zhao shamelessly went to the palace to beg the emperor for a favor, allowing his youngest daughter to enter the palace as she wished.
Of course, Zhao Yan's ability to reach the rank of concubine was also due to her own skill.
However, it is clear that reaching the rank of concubine is Zhao Yan's limit.
Because her father was Grand Secretary Zhao, Emperor Xiaozhao, though he doted on her and indulged her, was always wary of her.
Fortunately, Zhao Yan only had a sickly sixth princess who did not give birth to any princes, which is why he has been able to stand firm in the power struggles of the harem until now.
We've gone off on a tangent.
Let's get back to the topic.
As far as Madam Min knew, Grand Secretary Zhao was strict in managing his household, so how could he have such a dissolute grandson?
Seeing that Madam Min only frowned and remained silent, Zhao Zhiheng laughed smugly, "Hmph, scared now? This young master is not someone anyone can mess with!"
The two lackeys quickly chimed in, "That's right! Who dares to offend our young master?" "Offending our young master is courting death!"
With a calm expression, Madam Min Qiao asked Zhao Zhiheng, "So what do you want?"
Seeing that Madam Min was afraid, Zhao Zhiheng's smugness was obvious.
He glanced at Min Qiaoshi and the others, and finally fixed his gaze on Wei Jia's face.
"What a pretty girl!" Zhao Zhiheng's eyes lit up.
Feeling Zhao Zhiheng's blatant gaze, Wei Jia remained unfazed, but Granny Fang frowned and pulled Wei Jia behind her.
Ajiu instinctively stepped in front of Weijia to block her. Unfortunately, she was only up to Weijia's chest and couldn't block anything.
At this moment, Madam Min Qiao's anger was almost uncontrollable.
In her past life, Feixu betrayed her, and she couldn't even protect Fang Mama, her only loyal servant.
Therefore, from the very beginning of her life, she was determined to protect herself and Granny Fang. It wasn't until Fei Xu's tragic death that she realized that Fei Xu had once been someone who was kind to her and loyal to her.
The real culprits are not Feixu, but the culprits who made Feixu betray her: Wu Shi, Wu Cheng, and Min Rong!
To prevent the tragedy of the flying catkins from repeating itself, in this life, she will protect everyone around her who is kind to her.
Wei Jia is now also within her protection zone.
Before Min Qiaoshi could say anything, Zhao Zhiheng said arrogantly to her, "Kneel down and kowtow to me to admit your mistake, and give me this pretty girl as compensation, and this matter will be over today."
"How dare you! Our matriarch..."
Granny Fang was furious and was about to confront Zhao Zhiheng, but Min Qiao grabbed her wrist.
Ah Jiu was furious, but her face remained calm.
Feeling Wei Jia tightly gripping her arm from behind, A Jiu turned around and gave Wei Jia a strange look.
Does she think she's about to rush up and fight someone head-on?
Ha, is she that stupid? Would she leave any evidence against her?
Wei Jia glanced at A Jiu strangely, wondering why she was so calm. Seeing that A Jiu didn't intend to make a move, she released her.
Min Qiaoshi was naturally unaware of the brief flirtation between Ajiu and Weijia.
She was curious: how could the highly respected Grand Secretary Zhao have raised such a grandson?
Seeing that Min Qiaoshi remained silent, Zhao Zhiheng impatiently urged again, "Old woman, are you too old and deaf? I told you to kneel down, didn't you hear me?"
Min Qiao finally spoke, coldly ordering, "Ajiu, give him a few good slaps!"
Everyone present thought they had misheard, and those who had gathered there for the spectacle were all speechless with astonishment.
Who is this old lady? How can she be so brave? Knowing that Zhao Zhiheng's identity is not simple, she still dares to let her maid hit someone? Hmm... this old lady's identity is probably not simple either, right?
Everyone's mind was racing.
As soon as Madam Min finished speaking, Ajiu beamed with joy and walked a few steps to Zhao Zhiheng.
Zhao Zhiheng was startled. "What are you doing?" he said, pulling the two servants behind him forward. "Useless trash, stop her! Stop her!"
But the two servants were no match for Ah Jiu; they were kicked away one by one.
"You, you stay away! I am Grand Secretary Zhao's grandson! My aunt is Consort Xian!" Zhao Zhiheng was still bluffing.
However, Ajiu was not buying it and raised her hand to slap Zhao Zhiheng.
She only managed one slap before realizing that Zhao Zhiheng was too tall, making it too strenuous to slap him.
So she raised her foot and kicked Zhao Zhiheng in the calf, knocking him to his knees.
She raised her hand to slap him again, but this time, she couldn't land the slap before someone grabbed her arm.
Ah Jiu struggled for a moment, but couldn't break free.
She was suddenly startled and looked up to see Manager Wu's kind and gentle face.
This Manager Wu is definitely a master among masters! She didn't even realize it before!
Seeing that Steward Wu intervened, Madam Min Qiao also gave Ah Jiu face by raising her hand.
Manager Wu released his grip, and Ajiu obeyed the order and returned to Min Qiao's side.
However, after standing behind Madam Min, Ajiu couldn't help but stare at Steward Wu with deep eyes.
That old man is very powerful! She can't beat him.
"So it is Madam Qiao from the Marquis of Xuanping's residence who has condescended to come here. This old man was blind to your greatness, please forgive me, Madam."
From the very beginning, Steward Wu never dared to underestimate Madam Min and her entourage.
It wasn't until Granny Fang subconsciously shouted "How dare you!" that he ordered someone to investigate quickly, and in no time, the identities of Madam Min and her entourage were revealed.
Manager Wu bowed respectfully and apologized, saying, "This is all due to the poor hospitality of Huajiaolou, which caused this misunderstanding. Please feel free to make any requests you may have, and Huajiaolou will try its best to fulfill them."
"However, Young Master Zhao is still just a child. We beg the Grand Madam to be lenient and spare him this time."
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