Chapter 323 Sew His Mouth Close
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 family member has just been released from prison and has troubles.
Jiang Yuzhu stared at the koi in the pond and became playful. She put her fingers into the water and the koi soon swam over in groups.
"The koi in Jiangnan are not as fat as those in the capital."
After being away from the capital for a long time, Jiang Yuzhu missed home again.
I have just settled down in Jiangnan and have not received any letters from my parents.
Hongli stared at the koi thoughtfully, and said subconsciously: "I heard that the fat koi in the capital were brought by the master from Jiangnan. I was worried that they would not adapt to the local climate, but at first glance, they are better than those raised 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!"
"I am telling the truth."
Hongli came close to Jiang Yuzhu, and seeing that everyone around her was her own people, she said bluntly, "I just went to the kitchen to order snacks, and heard that something happened to Miss Wei, the eldest wife."
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 put in prison, so the marriage was delayed.
"The cook said that Master Li has not shown up yet, and he sent someone to deliver the document of breaking off the engagement this morning."
Xie Wei had done nothing wrong. The Li family had not informed the Xie family and had canceled the engagement. This would have 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 wants to cancel the engagement, he should 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 a lot of troubles in aristocratic 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 happy to be married, but suddenly she was shocked. She couldn't stand it and drank rat poison in anger."
The doctor from the Xie residence has already gone to see the patient, and he should be fine.
Hongli sighed and said, "There are strict rules in Jiangnan. Reputation is like a shackle. Miss Wei did 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 their reputation.
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.
"Ms. Wei has been bullied by the Li family like this, and the Xie family still boasts of their high status and disdains to cause trouble for the Li family. They swallow their anger in silence. They are really trying to save face but 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 for her.
Jiang Yuzhu leaned against the car wall, her expression not changing much, and she instructed Hong Jin, "Tell Cui Ji to increase the protection fees of the Li and Guo families several times. The Xie family is my in-laws' family after all, and I won't tolerate these scums bullying me."
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, you don't need to tell me. After Cui Ji got the news, he took people to ask for money!"
In just 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, guessed the identity of the person, and said unceremoniously, "A good dog doesn't block the road!"
"you……"
The scholar in green was furious, his face as cold as ice, and he asked, "Is this how Madam Xie disciplines her subordinates?"
"Who are you?"
Hong Jin poked his head out and said disdainfully, "It has anything to do with 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 that scholars like me 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 word he said.
She doesn't care about what an outsider says.
There was tea, snacks and other food. Jiang Yuzhu was reading some letters. The case that Xie Zhao wrote about last time had just reached the key point of uncovering 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 looked like the people he brought with him were here to stand in the corner as punishment.
Wiping his sweat, Master Li couldn't help but coughed twice and said, "Madam Xie, you led your private soldiers into the city and asked for protection money privately. Are you trying to rebel? This is tarnishing the innocent reputation of Master Xie!"
"Mr. Xie is a man of high caliber, and loves the people like his own children. If he knew of your despicable behavior, he would divorce your wife out of shame."
"You are a vicious woman who has violated the seven grounds for divorce. You don't understand the rules and virtues of women..."
Master Li kept talking nonstop. He was just canceling 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 of his insistence 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, so how could he marry a woman of unclean character?
Even if Xie Wei is a member of the Xie family, he doesn't want such a slut to bring shame to his ancestors.
"Mrs. Xie..."
Master Li was about to speak so arrogantly again that Hong Jin and the others could not stand it any longer.
Jiang Yuzhu had just finished reading the letter and said excitedly, "Great, really great!"
The cases written by Xie Zhao have many twists and turns, and no one knows who the murderer is until the very end.
In fact, the clues have already formed a big network, and the truth will come out if we unravel them.
"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 big shot in the capital, how could she have ever suffered such an injustice?
Jiang Yuzhu waved her hand, pointed at the gap in the carriage and said with a smile: "Why are you angry? It's so hot, 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 comfortable, and they finished quickly.
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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