Chapter 29 Managing the Household
It seems that the Xiao family has no regrets at all. Caiyi glanced at Wang Zhaowen. Her cousin has been so popular over the years that he is unable to recognize the reality.
"Come here, serve tea to our distinguished guest."
"How do you do your job? You have no sense of propriety at all. Be careful or I'll have my cousin fine you your monthly salary."
Then he looked at Madam Xiao, stood up and bowed.
"Caiyi has met Madam Xiao."
"Yesterday I heard my aunt and cousin talk about what happened. It all started with Caiyi. Caiyi had a bad fate and was helpless, which led to the misunderstanding between my cousin and my future cousin-in-law. Today, Caiyi apologized to Madam Xiao and my future cousin-in-law."
As he spoke, he squatted and saluted again.
Seeing her belly so drooping, Wang Zhaowen couldn't bear it any longer and quickly stood up to help her.
"Caiyi, you don't have to be like this..."
Caiyi grabbed his hand tightly.
"Cousin, your marriage to Miss Xiao was arranged by my uncle and the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. How could it be ruined because of a misunderstanding?"
"What's more, this misunderstanding is caused by me. If I ruin my cousin's marriage today, how can I still live with dignity in this world?"
Xiao Fuguang and Xiao Furen exchanged glances. What kind of drama did this cousin want to perform?
If the engagement is successfully cancelled, then no one will compete with her, right?
Caiyi saw that the Xiao family members had different expressions.
He let go of Wang Zhaowen's hand and even took a step back to distance himself from him.
"Cousin, we were wrong before. We didn't consider your feelings. It's inappropriate for a pregnant cousin like me to live in my aunt's house. Since my aunt will have you by my side, I will go back to my parents' house tomorrow. If you are willing, we can visit each other more often."
When the wife of Marquis Yongchang saw this, she looked at Caiyi with a face full of heartache.
"Caiyi, why are you so......"
Caiyi knew what her aunt was going to say without having to listen any further, so she spoke quickly.
"Aunt, I haven't been back to the imperial city for many years because I married far away. Now that I'm back, I want to go out more often and show my filial piety to the elders. Now that aunt has a new daughter-in-law to accompany her, Caiyi should also go out and visit other elders, otherwise others will say that Caiyi only has aunt in her heart."
Then he looked at Xiao Fushu.
"Caiyi felt a strong sense of warmth the moment she saw her future cousin-in-law. The daughters of the Xiao family are renowned for their virtuous and gentle nature. Back when Miss Xiao was at the Gu family, she was highly praised by the ladies of the Imperial City. They all said that she was filial to her mother-in-law, managed the household well, and was virtuous and gentle. I imagine that my future cousin-in-law will be as gentle and virtuous as Miss Xiao. I, your aunt, will be blessed in the future."
No matter how many holes there are in a flattery, it never wears out. I have to say that this cousin really knows how to praise people. Xiao Fuguang held the cup and drank tea slowly, with a half-smile on the corner of his mouth.
It seems that this cousin doesn't want the Xiao family to cancel the engagement, and her eyes are looking straight at Caiyi's face.
I saw her hugging Wang Zhaowen.
So that's why. They are afraid that Wang Zhaowen will marry someone with a good background.
"After listening to what my cousin said today, I suddenly understood why the prince was so protective of my cousin. My cousin is indeed an expert in understanding the language of flowers."
"After the Xiao family and the Marquis' Mansion cancel the engagement, my Xiao family will definitely send generous gifts to the wedding of the Crown Prince and my cousin."
He actually insisted on canceling the engagement. Caiyi gritted her teeth in anger.
"It seems I didn't explain myself clearly enough, so the misunderstanding hasn't been resolved. Or maybe my apology wasn't sincere enough."
As he said this, he knelt down towards Xiao Fushu.
"Cousin, I'm sorry, they are all colorful clothes..."
Wang Zhaowen couldn't bear to watch this, so he hurried forward to help Caiyi up.
"Caiyi, if they want to withdraw, then they can do so. You don't have to put yourself in such a difficult position for me."
Then he looked at Xiao Fushu.
"Xiao Fushu, that's enough. It's obviously you who is jealous and intolerant. Why do you still force Caiyi to..."
This idiot, Caiyi grabbed Wang Zhaowen's hand tightly and raised her voice a few degrees.
"Cousin, you shouldn't talk to your cousin's wife like that."
Wang Zhaowen looked at Caiyi with a confused look.
"Caiyi, I'm..."
Caiyi squeezed his hand tightly and shook her head.
Xiao Fuguang smiled and spoke.
"Today's visit to the Marquis' Mansion has broadened my horizons. Is the Crown Prince's eyesight or hearing impaired? It's been your cousin who's been talking the entire time, and no one in our Xiao family has spoken out. Why are you accusing my sister for no reason?"
Seeing this, the wife of the Marquis of Yongchang spoke.
"Madam Xiao, if your Xiao family can't tolerate a weak woman, Caiyi just said she would go home. If this matter continues like this, it will only bring bad reputation to the daughter of the Xiao family."
"Let's leave it at that. Caiyi goes home, and Zhaowen and Fushu's wedding should be set as soon as possible."
Madam Xiao held the teacup and spoke slowly.
"Madam Yongchang, it's not your turn to accept or reject my daughter. I have brought the engagement token with me today. Please return the Xiao family's token to me."
Even after it came to this, and Caiyi apologized again and again, the Xiao family still insisted on canceling the engagement. The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang's face darkened.
"Madam Xiao, too much is as bad as too little. Your Xiao family should know when to stop being so arrogant. If the Xiao family really cancels the engagement with the Yongchang Marquisate today, and their reputation for being petty and jealous gets out, I'm afraid no one will come to propose marriage again."
This was a threat. Xiao Fuguang looked up at the wife of Marquis Yongchang coldly and was about to say something.
Suddenly a voice sounded.
"Shut up."
Marquis Yongchang walked in, first glared at his wife, then gave Wang Zhaowen a cold warning.
Caiyi also lowered her head silently, reducing her presence.
Marquis Yongchang bowed to Madam Xiao.
"sister in law."
Upon seeing this, Xiao Fuguang and others also stood up and bowed to show their respect.
Madam Xiao also returned the greeting.
"My Lord."
Marquis Yongchang spoke politely.
"Sister-in-law, please sit down."
Seeing this, the wife of the Marquis of Yongchang spoke.
"My Lord."
Marquis Yongchang gave her a warning look before sitting down aside.
When he looked at Madam Xiao, there was a bit more respect in his eyes.
"Sister-in-law, it's my fault that I was so busy with official duties that I neglected the children. When you sent someone to ask for them today, I had someone ask about what happened yesterday."
Then he raised his hand and bowed.
"In this matter, it is my Yongchang Marquis Mansion that has wronged the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion."
"Please forgive me, sister-in-law."
Madam Xiao spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to apologize. My master died in battle, and his son was left behind on the battlefield. From a family perspective, my Xiao family is indeed marrying above our station. Since the marriage is no longer suitable, we should return the token and live happily ever after."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongchang spoke hurriedly.
"Sister-in-law, this is unacceptable."
"I will give the Xiao family an explanation on this matter. The Yongchang Marquisate only recognizes Fushu as their daughter-in-law. Fushu was raised by my sister-in-law, so I think it will be no problem for her to be in charge of the household affairs. The Yongchang Marquisate has become unfamiliar with the management of affairs over the years. After Fushu comes into the family, let her be the housekeeper."
This was using the housekeeper's power to compensate for yesterday's unreasonable behavior. Mrs. Xiao smiled bitterly and spoke.
"We understand what the Marquis means, and our Xiao family appreciates your kindness."
"My Lord, you are an upright person and you care about the younger generation. The Xiao family understands this, but you are busy with official duties and cannot take care of the younger generation."
"Since the Marquis has already inquired about what happened yesterday, then you know that Madam is very displeased with my Fushu. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been the biggest problem. What's more, the prince has no interest in my Fushu either."
"If we force them together, I'm afraid they'll become a pair of resentful lovers. I can see that the Marquis values the friendship between our two families. Since the Marquis values friendship, I ask that as an uncle, the Marquis, please love my daughter and cancel this marriage."
Seeing Madam Xiao's determined look, Marquis Yongchang turned his gaze to Fushu.
"Fushu, my child, your uncle has watched you grow up. Today, your uncle asks you a question: do you really want to cancel your marriage?"
"Even if you become the head of the family after entering the Marquis' Mansion, you are still unwilling to marry into it?"
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