After hearing Chen Shiying's words, Jiang and the maid who reported the incident were stunned. Chen Shiying was usually gentle and polite, even to the servants, and even more kind to Chen Yuhui and other children. Unexpectedly, he said such heartless words.
The girl quickly reported, "No, she's not dead. The servants found her early and took her down from the chair."
Chen Shiying rebuked coldly, "She's not dead, why are you making such a fuss? Go back and take good care of her, and send her away tomorrow morning. Also, tell her that she has done so many things that make her loved ones sad and her enemies happy, and she has worn out all my sympathy for her. Let her take care of herself, and I will never see her again."
Jiang looked at Chen Shiying who was furious, and whispered, "Master, calm down and don't get yourself hurt by anger. I, I'd better go and see Hui girl."
Chen Shiying nodded and said, "Have someone keep an eye on her and don't let anything happen to her at home. If she really wants to commit suicide, she can go back to her hometown and die by hanging herself or jumping into a well. No one can stop her." He stood up and said, "I'll go to the new house and stay there for a night. Find two strong maids to send Hui girl to, so she doesn't make a big noise and make people laugh at her."
Having said that, he walked away.
Jiang looked at his back and asked someone to call Lu Yi Niang to accompany him. Yu Yi Niang was "pampered and arrogant" and always wanted to take Chao Ge'er to live with her. Last year, Chen Shiying sent her to live in the manor.
Later, Jiang wanted to marry him a young and beautiful concubine or a maid, but Chen Shiying refused. He even held her hand and said, "Marry a virtuous wife. When I was imprisoned, I thought that if I could get out one day, I would never let you down again."
At that time, Jiang was so moved that she cried.
Jiang wiped her hair and walked briskly to the back room. She thought to herself that once Hui was sent away, the house would be completely clear.
As soon as I arrived at the backyard, I heard crying coming from the back room.
Jiang snorted coldly. That girl Hui was really courting death. She only had half her life left, and after making such a fuss, she lost a few more years of her life.
When I entered the west room, I saw Chen Yuhui lying on the bed, crying with a handkerchief covering her face. There were several feet of white silk piled under the bed.
She heard the maid report that the lady had come, but she had not heard that the master had come, so she was a little skeptical. She took off the handkerchief and saw that it was indeed only Jiang standing by the bed. She looked behind her, but she did not see her father Chen Shiying as she had hoped.
Jiang knew what she was thinking and sneered, "Don't look at it, your father has been pissed off by you."
Chen Yuhui didn't believe that her father would abandon her like this, so she asked the girl who went to report, "Where is my father? Doesn't he care whether I live or die?"
If the Madam was not here, the maid would not dare to tell Chen Shiying what she wanted to say in full, but since the Madam was here, she did not dare to disobey. She had to bite the bullet and say, "The Master said, said, said that the aunt did so many things that made her loved ones sad and her enemies happy, and she has worn out the Master's pity for you, and also, she asked you to take care of yourself, and the Master will never see you again."
If her father didn't care about her, not only would she not be able to become Chu Lingxuan's concubine, she might actually end up living in the countryside with that old lady for the rest of her life. How could this be possible!
Chen Yuhui cried, "How could my father not care about me? No, I won't go to the countryside, I won't leave."
Jiang said, "People's tolerance is limited. Your father's love for you has been exhausted by your endless torment. You are really capable."
Chen Yuhui ignored Jiang's sarcasm and continued crying, "I don't want to live anymore. I'd rather die. Let everyone in the capital know that in order to make way for the legitimate daughter, the Chen family forced the concubine's daughter into a desperate situation..."
As he said that, he turned over and grabbed the white silk. The servants went forward to grab the white silk, but they didn't dare to use all their strength for fear of hurting Chen Yuhui, and several people pulled together.
What she meant was that her stepmother had driven her into a desperate situation? This person is truly an ungrateful person.
Jiang was also fed up and said coldly, "Your father also said that if you really want to die, go back to your hometown and die, hang yourself, or throw yourself into a well, no one can stop you. But you can't die at home. Yes, we just don't allow you to ruin the reputation of your brothers and sisters, you must leave the capital." She also said to her maids and servants, "If Hui dies at home, I will beat you to death and sell your family members to the salt field. If you don't believe me, try it."
The servants were frightened and snatched the white silk away without paying attention to Chen Yuhui's crying.
Jiang added, "Keep an eye on her and don't let anything happen to her. Send her away tomorrow." Then she turned and left.
Three days later, March 19th was an auspicious day for moving, and this day was also the day Chen Shiying moved in. In fact, they had started moving two days ago, but they would have their first meal here on this day and then officially live here.
In addition to the Chu, Jiang, and Xie families, the Chen family also invited the families of some colleagues and friends.
The Chu family only invited the old Marquis Chu and the first and third wives, but not the second wife. Chen Shiying and Jiang were both moderates, and generally would not do anything to offend others. But Chen Shiying was furious that Li had made a promise to Old Lady Zhao, which made the old lady and Chen Yuhui have the wrong idea, and caused many more troubles.
Jiang was a very kind person and even prepared a small courtyard for Chen Afu, saying that she could live there when she returned to her parents' home. When Chen Afu took the children to see the small courtyard, Chen Yuqing also went with them.
The courtyard is not big, and a section of the wall is planted with roses, so it is also called the Rose Courtyard. The furnishings in the house are also very exquisite, all arranged according to Chen Ahfu's usual preferences.
Chen Ahfu smiled at Chen Yuqing and said, "I like it very much. My mother is very thoughtful."
Chen Yuqing quietly told Chen Afu how Chen Yuhui had attempted suicide in order to become Chu Lingxuan's concubine, how she had made Chen Shiying extremely angry, and how he no longer wanted to care about her affairs.
The three-story house they lived in before was too small, so the Chen sisters all lived in the back room. Chen Yuqing, who lived next door, heard everything Chen Yuhui said.
Chen Ahfu didn't know whether to laugh or cry after hearing this. He cursed, "How shameless! She's so self-indulgent, and she took everything from me! My uncle is so annoyed with her that he feels sick just by looking at her. When he knew Chen Yuhui wanted to be his concubine, he said it was more disgusting than eating a fly. If he knew Chen Yuhui was making such a fuss to become his concubine, she would not only eat flies, but also earthworms." As he said this, even Chen Ahfu felt sick and wanted to vomit. He added, "Chen Yuhui is like Old Lady Zhao, not only vicious, but also stupid. She has angered such a good-tempered father and made him ignore her. Her good days are over."
When Chen Yuqing heard Chen Afu scolding Old Mrs. Zhao, she did not dare to agree and just smiled.
Chen Ahfu smiled at her again and said, "When Master Xie Wu came to pay his respects to mother today, did you see him clearly?"
Chen Yuqing's face suddenly turned red, and she lowered her head in embarrassment. This was the second time she saw Mr. Xie Wu, tall, humble, polite, and manly...
Their marriage has been officially decided, and since both of them are not young anymore, they are scheduled to get married in October this year.
The two chatted for a while before returning to the main courtyard. They had lunch and watched two more short plays before saying goodbye and going home. Chen Ahfu didn't like watching plays, so he took the children to the Rose Courtyard to rest.
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