In the study of the Duke's Mansion, a depressing atmosphere permeated the silence.
The sandalwood bookshelf was filled with ancient books, but at this moment, no one cared about these books that were usually regarded as treasures.
Duke Tang's face was filled with rage, and he threw the teacup in his hand heavily to the ground. The sound of "bang" was particularly harsh in the silent room.
"How can this be possible!"
Duke Tang's eyes widened with anger, veins popping out on his forehead, "My daughter, Tang, was humiliated like this in that groom's house!
That Cai Ming and his evil wife are so bold! ”
The housekeeper stood aside, head lowered, not daring to breathe.
The door of the study was half-open, and through the crack, one could see the maids and servants outside moving around cautiously, for fear of disturbing their furious master in the study.
Duke Tang paced back and forth, each step filled with anger, "Where's Xiaohong?
Ma Xiao, call her to me! ”
After a while, the maidservant 軘红 hurried over. As soon as she entered the study, she knelt down with a plop and said in a trembling voice: "Master, I am here."
Duke Tang stopped and looked at Xiaohong who was kneeling on the ground, and said in a hasty and tough tone: "Xiaohong, go to Cai's house immediately.
Give this money to Sister Xiao, let her keep it first, don't let yourself be wronged.
Also, you must warn Cai Ming severely that if he dares to lay a finger on my daughter again, I, Duke Tang, will definitely not let him go even if I have to sacrifice my old bones! ”
Xiaohong quickly responded: "Dong, Master, I will definitely pass on your message."
Duke Tang also reminded: "When you get there, take a close look at Sister Xiao's condition. If there is anything, come back and report it immediately."
After Xiaohong left, Duke Tang sat tiredly in his chair, his eyes full of worry and self-blame.
In the study, the dim light flickered, illuminating his furrowed brow and the vicissitudes of his face.
At this moment, in the dim, narrow, musty house of the Cai family, Tang Yiyi was sitting on the edge of the bed, feeling sad, thinking back to the humiliation and torture she had suffered in the Cai family during this period of time, her heart filled with despair and resentment.
Her hair was casually tied up, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks, and her eyes revealed deep fatigue and resentment.
At this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the house, and Tang Yiyi raised her head alertly.
I saw 廘红, the former maid of the Duke's Mansion, walked in with an anxious look on her face.
Her eyes were slightly red. Seeing Tang Yiyi's haggard appearance, she felt distressed and tears welled up in her eyes instantly: "Sister Xiao, I finally see you. You have suffered so much."
Having said that, he quickly walked over to Tang Yiyi, grabbed her hand, and spoke in a tearful voice.
When Tang Yiyi saw Xiaohong, it was as if she saw a ray of light in the darkness. Her eyes turned red and she asked anxiously, "Xiaohong, why are you here?
Did your father ask you to come?
How is the Duke's Mansion doing now? ”
Xiaohong quickly took out a heavy lotus from her bosom, handed it to Tang Yiyi, and said, "Sister Xiao, this is the silver that the master asked me to bring you. Please take it for emergency use.
The master also told me to warn my son-in-law to be polite to you. If he dares to bully you again, the master will definitely let him off easily! ”
Tang Yiyi took the lotus root and held it tightly in her hand, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.
Hearing her father's concern, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart, but then she thought of her current situation and tears welled up in her eyes again:
"Xiaohong, go back and tell Daddy that I really can't stay here any longer. Ask him to find a way to save me.
I want to divorce Cai Ming. I don't want to stay in this damn place any longer! ”
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps at the door, and Cai Ming walked in with a gloomy face.
When he heard Tang Yiyi talking about divorce, he immediately flew into a rage, rushed forward, pointed his finger at Tang Yiyi's nose, and cursed viciously: "You bitch, you still want a divorce?
I also want to divorce you!
Look at yourself, what is your current status? Are you still the eldest sister of the Duke's Mansion? ”
Tang Yiyi stared at Cai Ming without any fear and loudly retorted: "Cai Ming, don't go too far!
You took my dowry and squandered it on red-light districts, and even scolded me. Do you think I would always let you bully me like this? ”
Seeing this, Xiaohong quickly stepped forward, stood in front of Tang Yiyi, and said to Cai Ming: "Son-in-law, my master has already told you to treat my sister Xiao well. If you do not, you will be in trouble!"
Cai Ming was not afraid when he heard this, but sneered: "Threatening me?
You, the Duke’s Mansion, can hardly protect yourself now!
How dare you show off in front of me! ”
When Tang Yiyi heard Cai Ming say this, her heart tightened, and she quickly looked at Xiaohong and asked, "Xiaohong, is what he said true?
What happened to the Duke's Mansion? ”
Xiaohong hesitated for a moment, sighed, and said, "Sister Xiao, the Duke's Mansion is indeed too stable now.
Because of your marriage, the emperor reprimanded my master and fined his salary.
The old man came back some time ago, and when he heard about you here, he got furious. ”
Xiaohong paused, then said cautiously: "The old master said that you are not a worry in front of others. Even after getting married, you still quarreled in the court, saying that you did not teach your daughter well and brought shame to the Duke's Mansion.
He also said that he wanted the old master to take care of your affairs and give the position of Duke to the second master. ”
When Tang Yiyi heard her grandfather's attitude, her eyes, which had been full of hope, dimmed instantly, and her voice was choked with sobs:
"How could this be...Did Grandfather really say that?"
Xiaohong nodded helplessly: "Sister Xiao, the old master is angry now, but I think he still loves you in his heart. When he calms down, he will definitely find a way to save you."
Cai Ming was listening at the side, feeling secretly happy, with a smug look on his face:
"Tang Yiyi, you heard me, right? Your Duke's Mansion can't even protect itself, so don't even think about getting a divorce. Just stay at my house obediently."
Tang Yiyi gritted her teeth and said bitterly, "Cai Ming, don't be too proud too soon.
I don't believe that the Duke's Mansion will always keep an eye on me! ”
Cai Ming snorted disdainfully and turned to leave the room.
Tang Yiyi looked at Cai Ming's departing back, her heart filled with hatred and resentment.
She held Xiaohong's hand and said, "Xiaohong, go back and ask my grandparents to save me. Tell them that I know I was wrong."
Xiaohong looked embarrassed and said, "Sister Xiao, I will try my best, but the old master is really angry this time.
You are here by yourself, please take care of yourself, if there is anything, please find a way to send a message to me. ”
The two exchanged some heartfelt words, and then Xiaohong hurriedly left the Cai family before it got completely dark.
Tang Yiyi stood at the door, looking at the direction where Xiaohong left, and silently prayed in her heart that her grandparents would change their minds and come to rescue her from suffering as soon as possible.
At this time, Cai Ming had already begun to think about how to redeem Xiao Lian as soon as possible.
He felt that his good days were coming, and he had no idea that a bigger crisis was quietly approaching.
A few days later, Tang Yiyi was still living in dire straits in the Cai family.
Her mother-in-law became more and more difficult to deal with. She would wake her up at dawn every day to do some work, and would scold her if she did not do what she wanted.
And since Cai Ming found out about the situation in the Duke's Mansion, he became even more unscrupulous towards Tang Yiyi. He even talked with his friends in front of her about going to the brothel to look for Xiao Lian.
That day, Tang Yiyi was washing clothes in the yard, and her hands were frozen red by the cold water.
The mother-in-law came over and saw the clothes she had washed. She deliberately found fault and said, "Look at what you have washed.
It’s so dirty, what else can I do? What a waste! ”
As he said that, he kicked over the laundry basin, splashing water all over Tang Yiyi.
Tang Yiyi stood up and looked at her mother-in-law angrily: "You are going too far!
I've had enough of your bullying. When I return to the Duke's Mansion, you'll be in trouble! ”
When the mother-in-law heard this, she sneered and said, "What about the Duke's Mansion? I think you are daydreaming.
Do you think you can go back? ”
At this time, Cai Ming came back from outside and saw this scene, but did not stop her mother, but laughed at Tang Yiyi: "Don't daydream, just be your daughter-in-law in my house."
Tang Yiyi was so angry that she was shaking all over, but she knew that there was no point in arguing with them now.
She held back her tears and turned back to her room.
After returning to the room, Tang Yiyi lay on the bed, looking at the dilapidated roof, thinking in her heart: "Grandpa and grandma, when will you come to save me?
I really can't hold on any longer. ”
At this time in the Duke's Mansion, Duke Tang was kneeling in front of the old man with a face full of guilt.
The old man sat on a chair with a gloomy face, and the cane in his hand stopped and knocked on the ground:
"Look at what you've taught Yiyi to be like.
Now she is here, causing so much trouble, and you can't do anything about it! ”
Duke Tang lowered his head and said, "Father, it's all my fault.
I will definitely find a way to bring Yiyi back. ”
The old man snorted coldly: "Take it back?
She caused such a disaster here and still doesn't know how to repent. What's the point of taking her back?
You should first think of a way to clean up this mess and not let the reputation of the Duke's Mansion be completely ruined! ”
Duke Tang nodded quickly: "I understand. I will do it now."
While Cai Ming was at the Duke's Mansion and was having a headache about Tang Yiyi's affairs, he was raising money to redeem Xiaolian.
He secretly took out some of Tang Yiyi's remaining jewelry and sold it, and also borrowed money from some of his friends.
Finally, Cai Ming collected enough money to redeem Xiao Lian.
He came to Yihong Courtyard in high spirits, found the madam, and said, "Mother Zhang, I am here to redeem Xiaolian.
Please count this silver. ”
The madam took the silver, counted it, and said with a smile: "Oh, Mr. Cai, you are really capable. You collected all the silver so quickly.
Okay, I'll be yours from now on. ”
Cai Ming was eager to see Xiao Lian. Xiao Lian saw Cai Ming and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes: "Mr. Cai, are you really here to redeem me?"
Cai Ming hugged Xiaolian and said, "Xiaolian, you should follow me from now on. I will definitely treat you well."
While Cai Ming was immersed in the joy of living together with Xiao Lian, he knew that although the Duke's Mansion was very angry about Tang Yiyi's behavior, blood was thicker than water after all, and they had begun to secretly plan to take Tang Yiyi back. A new storm was about to come...
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