Chapter 765: Putting the blame on someone else
The second master asked as if he knew the answer but still wanted to, while the second wife had a sarcastic look on her face.
As soon as the couple came in, their eyes fell on the health pills and anti-aging cream respectively.
"What do you mean, sister-in-law?" The eldest lady suppressed her uneasiness and asked with a look of grief and indignation on her face, "I have been in charge of the household expenses for the past few years, and all the accounts are clear. Have I ever taken a single ounce of silver into my own pocket?"
The Second Madam withdrew her gaze from the Rejuvenating Cream and said sharply, "Sister-in-law, you know what I mean! It's not like the accounts can be falsified. Who knows what's going on? Today, I encountered this. Before I encountered this, who knows what was missing?"
After saying that, his gaze returned to the anti-aging cream.
After hearing what the second wife said, the first lady was almost furious.
It has to be said that apart from what happened today, she has never intercepted anything privately.
However, today's incident did not bring any benefits, but I am afraid that I will get into trouble.
The eldest lady was angry and aggrieved!
"If I really had selfish motives, why wouldn't I have someone guarding the door?" the eldest lady shouted angrily. "As soon as you entered this courtyard, I would have known! Besides, what happened today? What happened to you? Did I embezzle money? Did I withhold anything?"
The eldest lady asked a series of questions.
"Of course..." The Second Madam was stuck.
The lady really didn't say that she wanted to keep the things privately.
Although, anyone who understands will understand what I mean.
But no one said it out loud.
The second wife was also feeling aggrieved and looked towards the second master.
She and the man listened for a while at the door, and it was clear that the couple in the eldest house had the same idea.
The second master's eyes were still fixed on the health pills.
"Brother, this health pill..."
"These health-preserving pills are naturally for mother!" The eldest master said righteously, "Your sister-in-law and I were just discussing this. Why not give these health-preserving pills directly to mother as a filial tribute?"
Second Master: “…”
Second Madam: “…”
Is this what you mean?
The eldest lady reacted very quickly and said immediately, "Mother is old, so naturally this kind of good thing should be used to honor her. Could it be that my second brother and his wife have other ideas?"
Second Madam: “…”
So angry!
I finally understand what it means to turn the tables!
The eldest master frowned and said, "Filial piety is the most important virtue. As a descendant of the Bai family, you should set an example for the younger generations below you. You must not have any thoughts of being unfilial or unkind."
Second Master: “…”
My nose almost broke from anger!
The second master is so regretful. Why can't he be patient and stay outside for a while longer?
It’s too late to say anything now!
The second master said with a frustrated look on his face: "Brother, what are you talking about? Am I that kind of person? I was originally going to give these health pills to my mother!"
The Second Lady followed suit, angrily saying, "This Anti-aging Cream is a priceless treasure, so it should be given to Mother!"
After saying this, without waiting for the eldest lady to speak, he picked up the anti-aging cream on the table and turned away.
Everyone can say good words and everyone can be a good person!
She can also do things like trying to please her mother-in-law!
When the second master saw this, he also picked up the health pills on the table and turned to walk out.
The eldest master and his wife looked at each other, and the couple hurriedly followed behind.
As for their original intention to withhold the health-preserving pills and anti-aging cream, the two would naturally never admit it even if they died!
"What?!" The old lady was shocked. "It's actually a real health pill? The one the Emperor and the Empress Dowager took?"
"It's absolutely true!" The master nodded with absolute certainty.
The old lady: "..."
Looking at the small white porcelain bottle in front of me, my heart was pounding and I almost had a heart attack.
The master quickly poured out a health pill and put it into the old lady's mouth.
After taking a health pill, the old lady's heartbeat quickly calmed down.
And, I feel like I can live a few more years.
Maybe in a few days I’ll be able to go back to the capital with him.
Although it is said that fallen leaves return to their roots, if I cannot fall first, I will naturally want to rise again.
"I didn't expect that the little girl from the Su family would give such a generous gift." The old lady sighed.
Sure enough, it was the right thing to do to make friends with this little girl from the Su family.
The old lady secretly rejoiced.
When the master saw that the old lady was fine, he couldn't help but express his thoughts.
"Mother, the Emperor has been hesitant to appoint a crown prince. I'm afraid he still favors the Third Prince." The eldest master looked at the old lady and said tentatively, "Why don't we, the Bai family, take this opportunity..."
The master didn't say the next words, but the old lady already understood.
The Bai family chose to take sides and support the Third Prince.
The old lady pondered for a moment and said slowly: "There is no rush for this matter. Whether the Third Prince has the ability to do so remains to be discussed."
If he is a hopeless case, even if the emperor has the intention, it will be difficult to accomplish.
After all, the other princes are not easy to deal with either.
After hearing what the old lady said, the old man had to nod although he felt a little regretful.
The Second Madam looked at the old lady and said flatteringly, "Mother, keep these health pills for yourself. Look at this anti-aging cream..."
The old lady said nothing.
This kind of valuable thing that is hard to come by will certainly be of great use if you keep it.
The second wife was secretly anxious when she saw that the old lady refused to confess.
If she doesn't take the opportunity to ask for a bottle of the stuff today, the old lady might give the stuff to the eldest wife one day.
Thinking of this, the Second Madam simply sighed and said, "Mother, I've been worried about Qing'er and An'er's marriage recently. I feel like I've aged several years. Those little goblins in the backyard are about to go to heaven..."
"Cough cough!" The second master coughed twice and glared at the second wife.
"Am I wrong?" The Second Madam immediately said angrily, "That Concubine Lian and that Concubine Gui are always making trouble..."
"You..." The second master was about to scowl when the old lady spoke.
"Alright! Shut up!" the old lady said impatiently, "These two bottles of anti-aging cream, one for each of you two sisters-in-law."
"Thank you, mother!" The second wife immediately smiled happily.
The eldest lady glanced at the second lady, smiled meaningfully and said, "Second sister-in-law exchanged a pair of worthless earrings for a bottle of anti-aging cream. If you didn't know, you would think that she was deliberately taking advantage of the girl."
The second lady's smile froze.
Then, unwilling to be outdone, he said, "What my sister-in-law gave me isn't particularly precious. It's just a pair of glass beads! Not to mention it can't compare to the gift the young lady gave me, even the glass comb Madam Xia gave me is much more valuable than the beads my sister-in-law gave me."
When the Second Lady said this, not only the First Lady's expression changed, but the Old Lady's expression also changed.
Because when the two are compared, even the gift given by the old lady seems too inferior.
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