Nanny Shen whispered a few words in her ear. Shen's face became solemn. She told the maid to pack up the package and left in a hurry.
The Xie family has deep roots and many branches, each with its own little thoughts. A member of the family has just been released from prison and is faced with troubles.
Jiang Yuzhu stared at the koi in the pond and felt playful. She put her fingers into the water and the koi quickly swam over in groups.
"The koi in Jiangnan are not as fat as those in the capital."
After leaving the capital for a long time, Jiang Yuzhu missed home again.
I just settled down in Jiangnan and haven't received any letters from my parents yet.
Hongli stared at the koi thoughtfully, and subconsciously said, "I heard that the fat koi in the capital were specially brought over from Jiangnan by the master. I was worried that they wouldn't adapt to the local climate, but at first glance, they're actually better raised than those in the Xie Mansion in Jiangnan."
Hongli said that all this was due to the blessing of his wife, who brought good fortune to her husband and the family.
Jiang Yuzhu pinched Hongli's nose and said with a smile, "You are such a flatterer!"
"The servant is telling the truth."
Hongli came close to Jiang Yuzhu and saw that she was surrounded by her own people. She said bluntly, "I just went to the main kitchen to pick up some snacks. I heard that something happened to Miss Wei in the main room."
Xie Wei is already engaged and was originally scheduled to get married at the end of the month.
The Xie family was controlled by bandits and imprisoned, so the marriage was delayed.
"The cook said that Master Li hasn't shown up yet, and sent someone to deliver the document to cancel the engagement this morning."
Xie Wei did nothing wrong. The Li family did not inform the Xie family and canceled the engagement without saying so. This announced to the world that Xie Wei's reputation was damaged.
The family, who originally did not know the truth, became more and more suspicious that Xie Wei had been raped by bandits.
"Madam, Master Li is too ruthless. Even if he wanted to cancel the engagement, he would have to discuss it with the Xie family in advance. This shows that he doesn't take the Xie family seriously."
Hong Jin added that there are also many troubles in wealthy and powerful families.
Fortunately, my wife lives in the Xie Mansion in the capital, where the family is simple and the servants are obedient, so I don't have to manage the backyard.
With this troublesome thing happening, Shen couldn't sleep again.
"Miss Wei was so excited about getting married, but suddenly she was struck by a bolt from the blue. She couldn't handle it, so she drank rat poison in a rage."
The doctor from the Xie Mansion has already gone to see the patient, and he should be fine.
Hongli sighed, "The rules in Jiangnan are very strict. Reputation is like a shackle. Miss Wei has done nothing wrong."
Jiang Yuzhu stroked her belly, shook her head slowly, and sighed, "This is the way the world is. It has always been very harsh on women. If I become a mother in the future, I will definitely tell Wanwan that no matter what happens, I, as her mother, will always be her backer."
Since she became pregnant, Jiang Yuzhu has been able to understand her mother Chen more and more.
The Xie family was in chaos. Xie Wei's mother, Sun, wanted to go to the Li family to ask for an explanation, but the family members strongly tried to stop her for the sake of face.
The next morning, Jiang Yuzhu took a carriage out of the house and happened to see Sun kneeling in the main courtyard, looking listless and embarrassed.
"Miss Wei has been bullied like this by the Li family, and yet these people from the Xie family still boast of their high status and disdain to cause trouble for the Li family, swallowing their anger in silence. They are truly trying to save face and suffer in vain!"
Ningxiang didn't like Sun, but when she saw Sun standing up for her daughter, she couldn't help but feel sympathy.
Jiang Yuzhu leaned against the car wall, her expression unchanged. Instead, she instructed Hong Jin, "Tell Cui Ji to multiply the protection fees of the Li and Guo families several times over. The Xie family is my in-laws' family after all, and I won't tolerate these scums trampling on my family."
Sucheng is under her control, and the Li family still dares to cancel the engagement. Does this mean they don’t take her, Jiang Yuzhu, seriously?
"Ma'am, there's no need for you to tell me. After Cui Ji got the news, he already took people to ask for money!"
But within two days, Su City had returned to normal.
Inside the city, Zhou Pingjiang and the Huo couple led people to patrol and maintain order.
As the carriage drove out of Xie's house and into the street, a dozen people suddenly jumped out from the front.
The leader was a man dressed in a blue shirt and scholar's clothes. His eyes were full of anger, his hands were open, and he led his men to intercept the carriage.
"Who's ahead?"
Hongli pulled aside the window screen, probably guessing the identity of the person, and said rudely, "A good dog doesn't block the road!"
"you……"
The scholar in green robes was furious, his face as cold as ice as he demanded, "Is this how Madam Xie disciplines her subordinates?"
"Who are you?"
Hong Jin poked his head out and said disdainfully, "Is it related to you? You don't have to worry about it."
“Get out of the way!”
Several maids were arguing with each other, making Master Li tremble all over. He had never seen such unreasonable people!
"Master Xie is a man we scholars admire. He is a man of integrity. Why would he marry such an ignorant woman?"
When Master Li mentioned Xie Zhao, his eyes were full of admiration, and he looked at the maids who showed up with a bad tone.
Inside the carriage, Ningxiang was fanning the ice basin to create cool air inside the carriage.
Hongli squatted down and massaged Jiang Yuzhu's slightly swollen calves.
As for Mr. Li's rude remarks outside the carriage, Jiang Yuzhu didn't hear a single word he said.
She doesn't care about what an outsider says.
There was tea, snacks and other treats. Jiang Yuzhu was reading a letter. The case that Xie Zhao wrote about last time had just reached the key point of revealing the murderer.
Master Li stood facing the carriage for an incense stick of time, sweating profusely.
The sun was shining brightly, and Jiang Yuzhu's driver had tea and snacks. It seemed that the people he brought with him were just standing there as punishment.
Wiping his sweat, Master Li couldn't help but cough twice and said, "Madam Xie, you led your private soldiers into the city and privately demanded protection money. Are you plotting a rebellion? This is smearing Master Xie's innocent reputation!"
"Master Xie is a man of great talent, and he loves his people like his own children. If he knew of your despicable behavior, he would be ashamed and divorce you."
"You vicious woman, you've violated the seven grounds for divorce. You don't understand the principles of womanly conduct and virtue..."
Master Li kept talking non-stop. He was just breaking off the engagement according to common sense. Before the Xie family could stand up, they were retaliated by Jiang Yuzhu.
Those private soldiers were not just collecting protection money, they almost robbed the Li family of everything!
When the Li family learned that it was because he insisted on breaking off the engagement, they were quite resentful towards him.
Mr. Li did not think he had done anything wrong. He was an upright scholar who prided himself on having integrity. How could he marry a woman of unclear character?
Even if Xie Wei was a member of the Xie family, he didn't want such a slut to bring shame to his ancestors.
"Mrs. Xie..."
Young Master Li was about to speak so arrogantly again that Hong Jin and the others could no longer bear to hear it.
Jiang Yuzhu had just finished reading the letter when she excitedly exclaimed, "Great, really great!"
The cases written by Xie Zhao have many twists and turns and twists, and no one knows who the murderer is until the end.
In fact, the clues have already formed a big network, and the truth will come out after unraveling it.
"lady……"
Hongli didn't want to spoil the fun, but the man surnamed Li's scolding was so harsh that she wanted to get off the carriage and slap him.
Her wife was a powerful figure in the capital, how could she have ever suffered such injustice?
Jiang Yuzhu waved her hand, pointed at the gap in the carriage, and said with a smile, "Why are you so angry? It's so hot, and look at him, his mouth is dry and his tongue is sticking out. Doesn't he look like a pug?"
"Hongjin, is there any needle and thread in the car?"
Jiang Yuzhu yawned, and after the ice basin was completely cut open, the car became so comfortable, and it was a quick and easy job.
Hong Jin opened the small table, took out a sewing kit and said, "Yes."
"Since you all think his words are unpleasant, just sew his mouth shut..."
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