Chapter 175: Beating
Shen opened her mouth, but swallowed the words back.
In the past in Jiangnan, there was no lady from aristocratic families who came into contact with her who did not envy her. As a result, for many years, Shen was arrogant and thought her son was perfect.
When the late emperor arranged the marriage, Shen felt a little sorry and looked down on the Jiang family.
It was not until she came to the capital that Shen realized how outrageous her perception had been. She had already corrected many of her faults, but her son Xie Zhao was still immersed in them and thought he was irreplaceable.
Excessive self-confidence is actually a lack of self-awareness.
Shen thought about it and realized that it would be difficult to ask the emperor to take back his decision. She pinched her throat and cleared it, then said seriously, "Since you are taking Yuzhu to the north, then I will not stay in the capital. I will pack my bags and return to Jiangnan in the next few days."
By the end of the year, the clan was busy with affairs, so Shen returned to Jiangnan to take charge of the overall situation.
During the time she was away, the concubines in the backyard were causing a lot of trouble.
This time when she returned to Jiangnan, Shen said with a hint of sadness in her eyes: "Mother won't be able to come to the capital in the short term."
As the clan leader's wife, Shen was destined not to have much freedom.
In recent days, Jiangnan has received letters one after another, urging her to go back.
Xie Zhao rolled up his sleeves, poured a cup of tea for his mother Shen, and made a big promise: "Mother, when I return from the north, I will ask the emperor for leave and take Yuzhu back to visit relatives."
Shen's eyelids twitched, and she waved her hand and said, "It doesn't matter whether you come back or not, Yuzhu will come."
Jiangnan is rich in silk and porcelain, the craftsmen are of high quality and the food is also very unique.
At night, you can also cruise on the Qinhuai River, pick lotus flowers and admire the moon, which is really relaxing.
Shen lowered her eyes, with some thoughts in mind.
In Jiangnan, almost everyone knows Xie Zhao, the top scholar of the Xie family.
Not only did scholars admire him, but many unmarried women also aspired to marry such a person.
What if Xie Zhao returns to Jiangnan and finds that his fame remains the same, and he becomes arrogant again?
"Yuan He, if a man wants to achieve great things, he must give up the desire for beauty. You already have Yuzhu, so don't have any unfaithful thoughts."
As the mistress of the Xie family, Shen was taught to be tolerant and generous, but when she saw the maid around her being given to her husband as a concubine, she was secretly sad for a long time.
If Shen treated Jiang Yuzhu as her daughter-in-law, she would naturally hope that she would understand the rules and have children for the Xie family. But at the moment, Shen already treated Jiang Yuzhu as her daughter, so she couldn't help but think a little more.
"Don't take your mother's words to heart. Scholars yearn for romance. Once you fall for her and chill Yuzhu's heart, it will be hard to warm her up again."
Shen made it clear just to warn her son.
Xie Zhao sighed deeply, closed his eyes, and said helplessly: "Mother, if my son is really as romantic as you say, he wouldn't be suspected of having a homosexual tendency!"
Although the ethics and morals in Jiangnan were strict, the trend of homosexuality was prevalent.
These men like to put on makeup and visit brothels, which is popular among wealthy families.
Back then, Xie Zhao had refused the marriages arranged by the clan several times, which had caused Shen to have some doubts.
Mentioning the farce in the past, Shen said uncomfortably: "Are you blaming me? You have been married for more than three years, and Yuzhu is alone in the empty house. Are you bullying the Jiang family because there is no one there?"
Shen was a coward and only felt that her in-laws were being reasonable. If her daughter was ignored, she would definitely go to their house to reason with them!
"My mother taught me that."
Xie Zhao had no words to complain about. The Jiang family was indeed unreasonable and had never looked at him in the eye.
If he explained, his mother Shen would only think that he was quibbling and unreasonable.
The sun sets and the sky darkens.
In the private room on the first floor, Jiang Yuzhu stood by the window. The red light penetrated the gauze and reflected on her face, which was hazy and blurred. She fiddled with her handkerchief nonchalantly and asked, "Shuxiang, have you made up your mind? Since you have done things for me, now is your chance."
At this moment, Wei Jing was in a teahouse not far away, and sent Shuxiang out to get medicine.
Shuxiang got the chance to deliver a letter to the first floor, and just happened to catch Jiang Yuzhu attending an opera.
For Shuxiang, going to the north to reunite with Mo Yun and faking his death to stay away from Wei Jing is a good way out.
Shuxiang was very tempted, but after careful consideration, she slowly shook her head: "Master, you are doing this for my own good, but since I have followed you, I also want to become valuable."
As long as she stayed with Wei Jing and did her job for Jiang Yuzhu, Mo Yun would live a stable life in the North.
"That man in black appeared again last night."
Ever since the news of Wei Jing's internal illness became known to everyone, she had a big fight with Feng Qing. The two of them started to fight, and a piece of flesh was dug out of Feng Qing's face.
Because Wei Jing was a daughter of the Wei family and it was an arranged marriage, the two families maintained superficial harmony.
"What did the man in black say?"
A flash of inspiration came to her mind again, so fast that Jiang Yuzhu couldn't catch it.
Shuxiang hesitated for a moment. She was pretending to sleep in the outer room at that time.
"The young lady planned to marry General Mo in his stead. The plan was flawless. The man in black was furious when he found out."
The man in black punished Wei Jing. Shuxiang only heard the sound of bones creaking, and it took a long time for Wei Jing to speak.
"That person lowered his voice and seemed to be telling the young lady to go back to the Wei family to steal something. I didn't hear the details."
However, there is one thing Shuxiang can be sure of, Wei Jing is very afraid of that man, like a frightened bird. She was trembling with fear when leaving the house today, and changed routes several times in the middle of the way, fearing that she was being followed.
This is a very important line, and Jiang Yuzhu doesn't want to give up.
"Shuxiang, if you insist on staying with Wei Jing, you must become the person she trusts the most."
Only Wei Jing can't live without the fragrance of books, so the fragrance of books is safer.
Mo Yun was pushed out to take the blame for the previous marriage substitution, so Shuxiang was the only capable maid left by Wei Jing's side.
Shuxiang nodded, and after a while asked in confusion, "Master, why don't you suspect that I was sent by Wei Jing to surrender on purpose?"
Those who betray their master will not have a good ending, and Shuxiang has already made preparations for the worst.
Jiang Yuzhu raised her lips slightly, picked up the hot tea on the table, blew on it, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "I trust my employees. Although I don't like people who betray their masters, I always look up to people who are loyal and righteous."
When people get along with each other, whether they are brothers and sisters or servants, they all value affection and loyalty.
"Master, Shuxiang understands."
It took quite some time for Shuxiang to get up and walk to the door. She moved a little slower.
Jiang Yuzhu saw what Shuxiang was thinking and said, "If you have anything to say to Mo Yun, you can send it to the first floor."
Helping to deliver letters is just a simple thing, and Jiang Yuzhu can promise to do it.
Shuxiang hesitated for a moment, then continued, and his figure quickly disappeared into the private room.
No need for letters.
Shuxiang missed her sisters, but she knew that now was not the time for them to reunite. The more she did, the more mistakes she would make. Even if Wei Jing couldn't detect, there were still dark hands watching her from behind.
The future is like walking on the edge of a knife. Any mistake will lead to disaster.
What Shuxiang can do is to continue to stay with Wei Jing and find out the identity of the man in black. Sooner or later, the fox's tail will be exposed.
As it was almost time for dinner, Jiang Huaida came to the first floor in person to pick up his younger sister Jiang Yuzhu for dinner.
After the Jiang family got the news, they were in chaos for a while.
"Mother cried at first, then she felt it was unlucky, and after she stopped crying, she started to tinker with the storehouse in the mansion."
Jiang Huaida has already made up his mind that this time, he will send his younger sister to the north.
How can the Jiang family feel at ease when their pampered daughter leaves Beijing for a cold and bitter place!
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