Chapter 652 My Hands Are Itching
Xie Lingyun gently poked Yin Shi's back.
"Mom, my dad is finally being serious this time, why don't you help him out?"
Madam Yin turned her head and tapped Xie Lingyun's forehead, "You, you've been won over so quickly."
“But I really have to thank you. As her mother, I’ve been in the capital and haven’t paid much attention to Yun’er’s affairs. I didn’t even know that she had been harmed and lost her child.” She patted Song Chunxue’s hand, her eyes reddening. “Thank you for letting my daughter escape from that hell.”
Song Chunxue felt unwell all over; something was off, and she felt like all the hairs on her body were standing on end.
She is not good at getting too close to people, especially through physical contact.
They should have been the ones least willing to speak politely.
However, Madam Yin is indeed a simple person. Judging from her appearance, she is doing well in her current husband's family. Apart from fine lines at the corners of her eyes, she shows almost no signs of aging.
"No need to thank me, Yun'er did it all because she was so capable, I didn't do much..."
Madam Yin patted the back of her hand again, "If it were Xie Zheng alone, he wouldn't be so resolute. He's sensible in important matters, but clueless when it comes to household chores. He used to be unable to even exchange pleasantries with relatives. He could make things very awkward in just a few words, either giving a very perfunctory answer or blurting out the absolute truth, making others want to crawl into a hole."
This was the truth, so Xie Zheng did not refute it.
He sat on the steps to the side, watching the children play on the ground, his feelings inexplicable.
Song Chunxue guessed his thoughts and replied with a smile, "Perhaps he was only focused on studying before. These years of experience outside have made him seem mature and steady. When confronting the Chang family, he was also very articulate."
Xie Lingyun laughed too, "That's right, my dad is really brave now. He can let go of his pride and say tough things."
Then, she nudged Yin's knee with some concern.
“Mother, the most difficult thing to resolve right now is Xie Zhao’s matter.” She didn’t forget to turn around and hand tea to Aunt Liu. “I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice, Mother and Aunt, on how to resolve this matter in a dignified yet firm manner, so that the other party won’t dare to cause too much trouble?”
Aunt Liu glanced at Song Chunxue and was quite fond of the pearl hairpin in her hair; such a large pearl was something most people couldn't afford.
Before my sister divorced Lord Xie, he would never buy such expensive things.
How could a Taoist practitioner use such flashy and impractical things?
She knew that the Xie family had nothing to do with her sister anymore, but seeing how luxurious Song Chunxue's clothes were, she still felt uncomfortable for her sister.
It's truly a case of one generation planting the trees so another can enjoy the shade.
Song Chunxue could sense Aunt Liu's scrutiny, which carried a sense of examination and criticism, but she pretended not to notice.
She listened quietly as the Yin family, mother and son, discussed Xie Zhao's family.
Xie Lingyun also took out the account book and carefully compared the silver Xie Zhao had taken over the years with the shops he had secretly sold.
To her surprise, Xie Lingyun also learned that Xie Zhao's father, Xie Kuan, was keeping a mistress outside the home, and even had records of the expenses for the mistress, most of which were made from the revenue of Xie Zheng's shop.
Unexpectedly, Xie Lingyun was so farsighted. If Master Xie Kuan did not admit it, then this would be irrefutable evidence, and it could throw them into disarray.
Logically speaking, this kind of thing shouldn't be known to outsiders, but Xie Lingyun wasn't on guard, which means she also wanted this secret to spread.
There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Once one person knows something, rumors will inevitably spread to others.
At that time, Xie Kuan and his son will surely be furious.
At this moment, Xie Zheng also came over.
He heard everything the mother and son said.
"In my opinion, this matter should be handled sooner rather than later. Tomorrow I will take the booklet to Xie Kuan's house, and I will bring my second brother with me. If he denies it, we will break off all relations. What do you all think?"
Xie Zheng had an idea in mind and made a decision directly.
“I think it’s appropriate. Fifth Uncle is a difficult man to talk to, so it’s better to be polite first and then resort to force. Second Uncle is serious, so Fifth Uncle will be more cautious. Otherwise, I’m worried he might fight with Father.” Xie Lingyun looked at Madam Yin, “Mother, what do you think?”
Madam Yin nodded, "That's fine, it's not appropriate for me to interfere in your affairs right now."
She held Xie Lingyun's hand, her eyes glistening with tears.
“I never expected my daughter to have been hiding her talents all these years. With your abilities and shrewdness, you are fully capable of managing the household affairs. Why let an ungrateful wretch like Xie Zhao benefit from this? Although you are not a man, you have courage and determination. Bring along several skilled martial artists, both men and women, so that you will be able to protect your family in the future.”
As she spoke, she began to wipe away her tears.
“I heard about what you did in front of the Xie family. Everyone laughed at you for being ignorant and fearless, but I was very excited. Getting married and living a normal life is difficult, but it is definitely not more difficult than being in charge of your own life. You don’t have to be subservient to others or live a life of swallowing your pride. It’s better than anything else.”
As she spoke, Madam Yin took off a gold bracelet from her wrist and put it on Xie Lingyun's wrist.
"Mother, I can't accept this. You still have two younger siblings to support. I have plenty of money. Uncle will definitely find out about something so valuable..."
"Take this. I know you don't need it, but this is a small token of my affection. I'm going to find you two capable people. If you don't have the skills yourself, then buy two loyal people. Never be careless. Even acquaintances can be deadly if they turn out to be malicious. Make sure someone protects you when you go out in the future." Madam Yin pressed down on her daughter's wrist and solemnly instructed her.
Parents love their children dearly. Although the remarried mother still cared about Yun'er, this was all she could do.
If Yun'er doesn't accept it, Madam Yin will toss and turn, unable to sleep, her mind uneasy.
Xie Zheng neither stopped them nor stayed any longer, and quietly sat down next to Song Chunxue.
Song Chunxue felt that this occasion was not appropriate for her, so she made an excuse to go to the outhouse and left.
I've already met her, but her behavior is strange.
After leaving the outhouse, I naturally walked into the garden.
It has to be said that the most comfortable and relaxing place in the Xie family mansion was the garden with its mountains and water, which was so beautiful it seemed unreal.
For someone from the water-scarce Northwest, having a small pond in their own yard is like having their yard covered in gold.
Just as she took out her Worry-Free Treasure and was about to practice, she looked up and saw someone squatting on the wall.
No, there are two.
He Xiu, and Zhou Yunli.
Seeing Song Chunxue looking over, the two of them simultaneously grinned and greeted her.
"It's okay, keep practicing, just pretend I'm not here." He Xiu had a strip of cloth wrapped around his chest, and his half-toothed smile looked rather creepy.
"I... I followed you because I saw you acting suspiciously, but I didn't expect you to come to the Xie family. I'm not after your sword." Zhou Yunli touched his nose, looking slightly guilty.
Song Chunxue put away her carefree attitude and said coldly, "Get down!"
"You've come to see Xie Lingyun, haven't you? Go to the front yard. I'm going to have a fight with your tactless uncle. Don't let anyone else in."
It seems that even though Wuyou beat him up before, this person not only didn't give up, but became even more obsessed with him.
Song Chunxue clenched her fists; she hadn't fought anyone for several days, and her hands were itching to get into a fight.
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