Chapter 73 Insightful Talk
The two started fighting, but were quickly separated by Xie family servants.
Normally, if Xie Qi dared to lay a finger on Xie Xuchuan, the Xie family would never forgive him.
But now everyone fell silent. Even Xie Chengzhi, who wanted to jump up and say a few words, was scared away by a single look from Xie San Niang.
After all, the reason for this trouble was really unpleasant.
Xie Xuchuan was pulled away, while Xie Qi lightly dusted off his sleeves and returned to Yujintang.
Hua Nanzhi was restless, probably worried about Xie Xuchuan's injuries.
Xie Qi watched coldly, a mocking smile on his face.
The one with the worst complexion was Jiang Wansu.
Regardless of her reasons for marrying Xie Xuchuan, she was, on the surface, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xie family.
Xie Xuchuan made such a mess of things for Shen Yuanzhu that he couldn't even finish serving tea, so naturally, it was Shen Yuanzhu who lost face as well.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Wansu walked to Shen Yuanzhu's side and said in a gentle tone, "I'm really sorry, sister-in-law, Xuchuan scared you."
"Sister-in-law, you flatter me."
Jiang Wansu's brows furrowed with worry: "I know you resent me and Xu Chuan, but some things are not as you think."
"The relationship between me and Xuchuan is quite complicated and cannot be explained in a few words."
"But no matter what happened in the past, it should all be forgotten. Now that we have both married into the Xie family, it is the right thing to do for each of us to stay true to our duties."
Jiang Wansu spoke softly, not because she was unwell, but because every word she uttered was utterly filled with apprehension.
She thought that marrying Xie Xuchuan would solve all her problems, but she didn't expect that Xie Xuchuan was not determined and tried to reveal the truth several times.
Seeing Shen Yuanzhu was like seeing a guillotine hanging over her head, ready to fall with a crash at any moment.
Holding Shen Yuanzhu's hand, Jiang Wansu said earnestly, "Sister-in-law, please stay away from him in the future and don't appear by Xuchuan's side again."
“I know there’s nothing between you and your sister-in-law, but outsiders always feel that your relationship is not innocent.”
"Today, everyone in Yujintang is family, so I won't hold back. There are some things that should be said."
"It's fine between you and Xuchuan before you get married, but after you do get married... it's best to avoid suspicion."
After her earnest and heartfelt advice, Xie San Niang nodded repeatedly, and Hua Nan Zhi's eyes also showed a hint of agreement.
In just a few words, it was as if the farce that had just unfolded was all stirred up by Chen Yuanzhu.
Shen Yuanzhu blinked, looking completely bewildered.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Wansu was furious: "Sister-in-law, if you truly care about Xuchuan, you should know that once he gets a certain reputation, his life is ruined."
"Let alone navigating the business world in the future, I'm afraid I won't even be able to stay in Suzhou Prefecture."
After saying that, she glanced at Xie Qi lightly: "Xu Chuan is different from Brother Qi. Brother Qi... will not need to take over the Xie family business in the future, nor will he be afraid of gossip."
"Times are different now than they used to be."
Jiang Wansu knew that these words would put Shen Yuanzhu in an awkward situation.
But she had no other choice.
Her marriage into the Xie family was not honorable, nor was it as lavish as Shen Yuanzhu's dowry, which earned her the respect of the servants. Not to mention, she held the "Shen Family Dyeing Manual" as a bargaining chip.
Unlike her, Shen Yuanzhu could only try her best to please Xie Xuchuan and the Xie family, so that they would forget about her premarital pregnancy as soon as possible.
Once you've established a firm foothold in the Xie family, you can start working on the rest gradually.
Jiang Wansu smiled shyly at Shen Yuanzhu, her smile gentle and sincere.
These words did indeed dispel many of the Xie family members' opinions of Jiang Wansu. Even the unruly Zheng Shu sighed slightly, abandoning some of her mocking and ridiculing thoughts.
Only Xie Qi listened with a face as cold as frost.
When he saw Shen Yuanzhu looking at Jiang Wansu with reverence and approval, he had no choice but to step forward.
Just as Xie Qi was about to speak up to help Shen Yuanzhu out of the predicament, he heard her say with concern, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, tell me slowly."
She pointed to the stray hairs on Jiang Wansu's forehead that were damp with sweat, and gently comforted her: "I heard from the wet nurse that when a woman is pregnant, it is inevitable that her body will feel heavy. Look, you've become so weak after just a few words."
"You have been pregnant for a long time, so you should not worry about everything and should avoid unstable fetal development."
Shen Yuanzhu lowered her head, seemingly somewhat saddened: "My mother's health was damaged when she gave birth to me, which is why her body is not as strong as before. You are currently at a crucial stage of your pregnancy, so please don't be too suspicious."
"Although my elder brother and I were engaged, we strictly adhered to the rules of propriety between men and women before the marriage and never had anything going on in private."
"Grandmother Xie also knows that the marriage between the Xie and Chen families is more for business purposes."
The more Jiang Wansu tried to make people forget about the child in her womb, the more Chen Yuanzhu kept bringing it up. Every sentence she uttered mentioned pregnancy and childbirth, while subtly implying that Jiang Wansu was paranoid...
Jiang Wansu, who was already covered in a light sweat, had her entire back soaked with sweat in a short while.
She was choked speechless and had no choice but to go and see Xie San Niang and Hua Nan Zhi.
But Shen Yuanzhu's few words immediately reminded them who was the culprit behind today's situation.
In matters of love and romance, men are never blamed, but it's different for women.
She could stir up the Xie family's disgust for Shen Yuanzhu with just a few words, and Shen Yuanzhu could naturally make her feel so ashamed that she wanted to disappear.
only……
Jiang Wansu looked at Shen Yuanzhu, who was still looking at her with genuine affection, as innocent and foolish as ever.
But the words she spoke were like thorns piercing her festering wounds.
"Sister-in-law, your face is pale and your lips are white. Is the baby not doing well?"
Jiang Wansu forced a faint smile: "I left in a hurry this morning and haven't eaten anything. I'll have some pastries later."
"Sister-in-law, you know so much. I hope you can give me more guidance when I become pregnant in the future."
"..."
Jiang Wansu pursed her lips and remained silent.
The two women didn't speak loudly, but everyone in the room could hear them.
Hua Nanzhi's complexion was not like someone who had married two wives in one day, but rather as if two people had been lost overnight.
Jiang Wansu's words were all exquisite, and Shen Yuanzhu was no less so, which surprised Hua Nanzhi.
Is Shen Yuanzhu's temperament really that cunning?
How come she didn't know before?
"How long are we going to sit here?"
Xie Yingshou kicked his legs and tried to pull Xie Lurong away.
Xie Lurong was young and had been raised to be timid and cowardly by Xie Chengzhi and Zheng Shu. When she saw everyone around her looking at her, she couldn't help but shrink back.
Seeing this, Shen Yuanzhu turned to Xie Sanniang and said, "Grandmother, Mother, my sister-in-law is pregnant and cannot wait any longer. Why don't we pay our respects and offer her tea first?"
Her reminder caused even Xie Jingyuan, who was usually calm and collected no matter what happened, to feel a moment of embarrassment.
Paying homage at the emperor's palace, being pregnant, serving tea to one's mother-in-law...
The room fell silent for a moment. Xie Qi, seeing the pale and ashen faces of everyone, suppressed his joy and walked to Shen Yuanzhu's side.
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