Chapter 1223: Counterattack
The second wife went to watch the play with great enthusiasm, but found that she could not enter the first wife's yard at all.
"The eldest lady is meeting guests and will not allow anyone to disturb her. Second lady, please go back." A nanny stood at the gate of the courtyard and said with a smile.
"I have something to talk to my sister-in-law about, please get out of the way!" The second wife looked arrogant.
The nanny didn't move an inch. She blocked the Second Madam's path, knelt down, and said, "Please, Second Madam, be considerate of me and don't embarrass me."
Second Madam: “…”
He looked behind the nanny and saw the maids guarding the courtyard gate. Knowing that they couldn't get in, he snorted angrily.
He turned around and went to the old lady's yard unwillingly.
She just didn't believe that her sister-in-law dared to stop the old lady.
The eldest lady did not stop the old lady.
However, by the time the second wife moved in with the old lady, Zou Shuqin had already left.
When the eldest lady saw her mother-in-law coming, she glared at Bai Shuzhi and hurried forward to pay her respects.
"Why is mother here?" The eldest lady accompanied carefully and pretended to be ignorant and helped the old lady to sit down.
The old lady looked at the eldest lady and her son, and said meaningfully, "If I don't come over, I'm afraid something big will happen!"
Madam: “…”
His face was filled with embarrassment.
Especially when he noticed the gloating look of the Second Madam, he felt even more annoyed and panicked.
The old lady looked at her eldest daughter-in-law, then at her grandson, whom she was always proud of. If she said she was not disappointed, that would be a lie.
I originally thought that this third grandson would definitely shine in the Spring Examination and bring honor to the Bai family.
Unexpectedly, I failed the exam.
Who knows how many people are laughing at the Bai family behind their backs.
The old lady felt upset when she thought of this.
Then, he asked sternly, "What's going on? Are those rumors in the mansion true? Did she really come to your house pregnant?"
"Mother, she's just a lowly woman who wants to curry favor with our Bai Mansion. She used despicable means to seduce Zhier." The eldest lady said in a contemptuous tone, "Wait until the child is born, then take the child home to raise."
The bloodline of the Bai family cannot be lost outside, but such a shameless woman is not worthy of entering the Bai family's gate!
As soon as the eldest lady finished speaking, before the old lady could say anything, Bai Shuzhi's eyes widened and he said in disbelief, "Mother, didn't you promise before that after I got married, you would welcome Shuqin into the house as a concubine?"
When the eldest lady heard her son say this, she immediately became furious.
"Shut up! Who the hell is she? How could she possibly be worthy of entering our Bai family?!" the eldest lady screamed. "My good son was ruined by that vixen. He didn't even pass the imperial examination. So many people laughed at our Bai family behind our backs. I didn't have her killed immediately because of the child in her belly!"
Bai Shuqing stood aside, eyes wide open.
It turns out that it is true...
Zou Shuqin is indeed pregnant with the third brother's child...
Bai Shuzhi's face changed when he heard what the eldest lady said.
"Mom, I didn't pass the exam. It was just bad luck. It has nothing to do with Shuqin." Bai Shuzhi said anxiously, "Mom, please don't blame Shuqin."
When the eldest lady heard her son trying to excuse Zou Shuqin in this way, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
That vixen hasn't even entered the Bai family yet, but she's already seduced my son into speaking for her, not even taking her mother seriously. If she were to enter the Bai family, what would happen?!
"What a vile, vixen!" the eldest lady shouted angrily, "You keep saying you have nothing to do with her, but I think she's bewitched you!"
"Mom, I didn't. Please don't say that about Shuqin." Bai Shuzhi defended himself, "Shuqin is a good girl, innocent and studious... What's wrong with you, Mom?"
Before Bai Shuzhi could finish his words, the eldest lady's eyes went dark, her body swayed, and she almost fell to the ground.
When the second wife saw the first wife in such a state, she felt a sense of sympathy.
So he quickly helped the lady.
"Don't be anxious, sister-in-law. The third young master is young and confused for a moment. Just explain it slowly and everything will be fine." The second lady gave a rare advice.
Although, the tone still sounded a bit sarcastic to the eldest lady's ears.
The eldest lady didn't have time to pay attention to the second lady. She calmed herself down, looked at Bai Shuzhi, and asked with a sullen face, "You said it had nothing to do with her. Then think about it yourself. When did she become attached to you? Was she the one who kept flirting with you and did that thing with you, affecting your concentration on studying?"
Bai Shuzhi: “…”
It seems...
Ever since I've been with Shuqin, I've lost the ability to read. All I can think about is...
Bai Shuzhi blushed.
Then, with a somewhat embarrassed expression, he said, "Mother, I've been studying for so many years, and the knowledge has long been imprinted in my mind. Why should I care about those few days? It's just that I was unlucky and didn't do well in the exam. Don't worry, mother, I will definitely win the first place in the next spring exam!"
Bai Shuzhi finished his speech with an expression of complete confidence.
However, after hearing Bai Shuzhi's words, the eldest lady was not relieved, but became even more annoyed with Zou Shuqin.
When the son said this, he admitted his guess.
Sure enough, because of a woman, his son's attention was diverted and he failed the exam!
A woman like this must not be let off easily!
The old lady understood everything at this time, and could no longer suppress the anger on her face.
The old lady asked, "Whose family is this girl from? Who are her parents? Is she a prostitute in the theater?"
Bai Shuzhi's face turned pale and he said hurriedly: "Grandma, Shuqin is not that kind of person. She is a daughter of an official."
"Would a young lady from an official family commit such an unsponsored affair? This kind of despicable behavior is a common tactic used by those women who are not worthy of public respect." The old lady said calmly, "Zhi'er, you have been studying all these years. How could you know the treacherous nature of human nature? I'm afraid you have been deceived."
Bai Shu was in a panic.
He heard a different meaning from the old lady's tone.
"No, Grandmother, Shuqin is indeed a daughter of an official family. When she was in Qingzhou Prefecture, she also went to Bai Mansion. You should have seen her."
Bai Shuzhi paused after speaking, and then added nervously, "Her family and the Xia family are relatives. She is Xia Siya's cousin."
"Third brother, you already knew she was Xia Siya's cousin, why did you still do this?" Bai Shuqing couldn't hold it in any longer and asked angrily, "Could it be that you want these cousins to share the same husband? Does Xia Siya agree?"
Bai Shuzhi frowned after hearing what Bai Shuqing said and said, "It's natural for a man to take a concubine. As the mistress, she should be magnanimous and virtuous. How could she stop it? Besides, she has a bit of an impatient temper, but Shuqin has always been gentle and polite. She will definitely respect her as the mistress and won't argue with her."
Bai Shuqing: “…”
Bai Shuqing looked at Bai Shuzhi with unfamiliar eyes and said quietly, "Third brother, have you forgotten? You said in front of Xia Siya and the Su family that you would never take a concubine in this life."
Bai Shuzhi: “…”
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