Chapter 23 Can't Afford to Offend



Xie Qingxu's expression suddenly became a little flustered. He made a fuss because he wanted to gain some benefits and let Su Jinyue know that he still cared about her.

But he didn't expect the matter to get so out of hand, and he didn't know how to end it.

Without the help and dowry from the Su family, my mother’s illness would probably have been delayed.

Madam Xie started to make a scene, "You, the Su Family, are now trying to bully others by taking advantage of your power? Fine! Then I will make a scene outside and report it to the government. Let's see who will be embarrassed!"

“That’s enough!”

Xie Qingxu went over to support Old Madam Xie, "Mother, let's go back first."

"Xu'er, they are going too far..."

Before Madam Xie finished her words, Xie Qingxu supported her and lowered her voice.

"Mother, I asked His Majesty for this engagement. If it is broken, I'm afraid we will suffer even more."

Old Madam Xie was holding her breath, feeling depressed, but she also knew that since Xie Qingxu said this, she couldn't fall out with the Su family.

Old Lady Su looked at the two men and said coldly, "Show them away!"

Xie Qingxu looked embarrassed. When he was asked to leave, he turned to look in the direction of Su Jinyue, but only saw Su Jinyue's back.

He felt unwilling in his heart that Su Jinyue actually agreed to the arranged marriage with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion just to make him angry!

The only way was to find an opportunity to coax her back, Xie Qingxu was thinking in his mind.

Su Jinyue likes him so much. As long as there is a chance, he believes that as long as he snaps his fingers, she will come back to him!

After sending away the irrelevant people, the family returned to the front hall.

When Old Madam Su looked at Su Jinyue again, her eyes were full of joy.

"Jin Yue, this time the emperor has granted you a marriage, so you must prepare well and not act foolishly like you did before."

Su Jinyue bowed and saluted, "Yes, Grandmother."

"Well, you can go back now. I will add more to your yard for you."

After Su Jinyue left, Jiang Caiping spoke up, "Mother-in-law, how can you let her marry into the Zhenguogong Mansion!"

"That girl is used to being wild in the countryside and has never understood the rules of the capital. If she marries into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and offends the superiors, what will we do?"

Old Lady Su glanced at Jiang Caiping impatiently and said, "The wedding date hasn't been set yet, so find a maid to teach her the rules!"

Speaking of which, Old Lady Su lectured Jiang Caiping with an unhappy expression, "You are Jin Yue's mother, you should be the one teaching her the rules on weekdays!"

"She's been back in the mansion for how long, but she still doesn't know any rules. Isn't it your fault?!"

Jiang Caiping felt aggrieved, "Mother-in-law..."

Old Lady Su didn't want to listen to her complaints, so she said coldly, "I know you followed my son to lead the troops in battle, and you have picked up a lot of battlefield habits."

"If a man is so cool, you should know that you are a woman, and it is more important to be a good wife! Stop using these words to fool me, an old woman!"

Although Jiang Caiping was unhappy, she could only respond with a humble look, "Yes, mother-in-law."

Old Lady Su raised her hand and waved at her, "You should go back first. I have something to say to the Marquis."

"Yes, mother-in-law." Jiang Caiping bowed and said, "Then your daughter-in-law will go back first."

After leaving the front hall, Yuehua complained in a low voice, "Madam, the eldest lady is really something. Not only did she make such a fuss, she also caused Madam to be scolded."

"I don't care about that."

Jiang Caiping frowned and said, "I'm just afraid that if she marries into the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, it will cause trouble for our mansion."

Yuehua walked beside Jiang Caiping and carefully observed Madam's expression before speaking, "Madam, I actually have a way, but I don't know... whether I should say it."

"Tell me, what's the solution?"

Yuehua lowered her voice and said a few words to Jiang Caiping.

Jiang Caiping nodded. "You are right. Zhiyao is a good kid and she will probably agree."

Back at Wangyuexuan, Xiaotao poured tea for Su Jinyue.

"That's great, Miss. You finally got rid of that Xie guy! I feel so relieved today!"

Su Jinyue took the teacup and drank a cup, then put it down and said with a smile: "Looking at the way he is today, I'm afraid something else is bound to happen."

"What's there to be afraid of?" Xiao Tao couldn't help but say, "Your marriage was granted by the emperor. Our Marquis doesn't dare to say anything. How dare he cause trouble for Miss?"

Su Jinyue sneered in her heart. This person has lost face now and will definitely not let it go.

Wasn’t it enough that she was schemed against by this man and Su Zhiyao in her previous life?

Just as the master and servant rested for a while, someone knocked on Wangyuexuan's door from outside.

"Miss, Madam has asked this servant to come here and ask you to go to Cuihua Courtyard."

Xiao Tao listened carefully and said to Su Jinyue, "Miss, it seems to be Yuezhu's voice in the Madam's room."

Cuihuayuan is Jiang Caiping's courtyard. I'm afraid that the reason he came to call her at this time is because of His Majesty's plan for a marriage.

Su Jinyue stopped smiling, stood up and said, "You stay here, I'll go see my mother."

"Miss! I'd better go with you." Xiao Tao looked worried, and it didn't seem like she was faking it.

Su Jinyue knew that she was afraid of being punished, so she raised her hand and pinched Xiaotao's chubby face, "Your young lady won't be bullied by others."

"Yes, miss."

In the bamboo courtyard.

Su Zhiyao's face was slightly flushed. "I always take my mother's words as my priority. I will obey you no matter what you say. It's just..."

She seemed to be embarrassed and said: "Mother, I'm afraid my sister won't agree. I don't want to create any more rift between me and her because of this matter."

Jiang Caiping patted her hands and comforted her, "I will talk to her about this matter. Mother will make the decision on this matter!"

Yuehua opened the curtain and came in, "Madam, Miss, the eldest lady is here."

"Let her in." Jiang Caiping said.

Upon hearing this, Yuehua opened the curtain and let Su Jinyue come in from outside.

After she lowered the curtain, she exchanged glances with Su Zhiyue before walking behind Jiang Caiyue and waiting.

Su Zhiyao took Jiang Caiping's arm and smiled sweetly at Su Jinyue, "Sister is here."

From this perspective, they look like a real mother and daughter.

Su Jinyue's expression remained unchanged. "Mother, why did you ask me to come here?"

Jiang Caiping raised her hand to signal Yuehua to leave, and then said: "Jinyue, you should understand that the Zhenguo Mansion is not like the Xie family."

"Daughter understands." Su Jinyue said lightly.

Seeing Su Jinyue being so rude, Jiang Caiping frowned slightly, "The daughter-in-law of the Zhenguo Mansion should be a lady of good family who knows the big picture like Zhiyao."

"If you marry into the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, you will only bring shame to our Marquis' Mansion."

Su Jinyue's eyes turned colder, "Mother, you keep repeating the same thing over and over again. It's hard not to be annoying."

"Sister, you are hurting mother's heart by saying this. Mother really wants the best for you."

Su Zhiyao said to Su Jinyue disapprovingly, "If sister makes a mistake in a family like the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, we will all be implicated."


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