Xu Keke understood Li Dakang's thoughts perfectly. He and Su Wan were definitely panicked, not understanding why she had been released. Since she had other things to deal with, she decided to appease him first, and then settle accounts with him later.
Xu Keke waved her hand at the second concubine, indicating that she didn't want any motivational speeches, and then said to Du Bingtian casually, "We had originally agreed to receive him at home, but something unexpected happened. However, I have an appointment with Du Wei and Mayor Hu tomorrow, and I'm going to the Sun family to apologize the day after tomorrow. If he bothers you again, please let him go the day after tomorrow."
Du Bingtian suddenly straightened up a bit. He had never felt so good in all these years.
That day, his eldest daughter spoke ill of the third concubine. Afterwards, he thought she was a bit old-fashioned. But looking at her attitude towards Li Dakang, it was as if her dislike was written all over her face. Yet Li Dakang still wouldn't give up and kept trying to get close to her. On the other hand, his second daughter, despite trying so hard to please him, didn't even get a good look.
Du Bingtian felt he had found the truth. Looking at Xu Keke again, he even felt a hint of admiration in his eyes. Now he felt that what his eldest daughter had said was the golden rule.
Seeing Xu Keke glance at the vegetables on the table, the second concubine quickly had a servant bring the vegetables over to Xu Keke, saying, "Miss, please try this. It's stir-fried with tender vegetable sprouts; it's very fresh."
Seeing Xu Keke take several bites in a row, she continued, "Miss and Master are really alike, even their tastes are the same."
These words made Xu Keke feel nauseous, so she ignored her. The second concubine, unfazed, then spoke to Du Bingtian...
"I know that Miss is busy these days and doesn't have much time, so I told the tailor who makes clothes for our family to wait for a call these days. When Miss is home, I'll have him bring the fabric over and make a few nice outfits for her."
Du Bingtian then remembered with some annoyance that he had been saying he would make new clothes for his eldest daughter. But he had only made two sets, and had even given one away. He couldn't help but glare reproachfully at Lin Meijuan, who hadn't said much.
Lin Meijuan, who was usually arrogant, could only hang her head in frustration today. She appeared to be eating, but in reality, she only managed to pick up a few grains of rice and put them in her mouth.
Du Shan grew angrier as she listened. She put down her chopsticks and angrily pushed the plate of food in front of her. "What's with today's dishes? My favorite braised duck and turbot are gone. What are these dishes? Why were they added? Nobody likes them."
The second concubine replied with a smile, "I specifically asked Xibao today, and I heard that the eldest young lady likes to eat these things. I thought it wouldn't be good if the whole table was filled with our favorite foods; we have to cater to everyone, right?"
“You’ve thought this through. That’s exactly how it should be so that the whole family can live in harmony.” Du Bingtian’s words cut off Du Shan’s words that she hadn’t yet spoken.
Xu Keke acted as if the matter had nothing to do with her, continuing to pick at the vegetables in front of her and not even glancing at the meat dishes next to her.
The third concubine put down the spoon in her hand, took off her handkerchief, wiped her mouth, and said unhurriedly, "I didn't see that our eldest young lady liked to eat that much. Perhaps the second concubine found out wrong."
Without waiting for the second concubine to explain, she continued, "Our master is far superior to those mediocre people in the bureau in terms of ability, talent, and vision. It's just a pity that he hasn't found a good opportunity yet. If you ask me, our young lady is so capable, getting so close to Commissioner Li and the young marshal. She should at least make some plans for the master."
Du Bingtian's eyes lit up; these words struck a chord with him. The things he wanted to say but couldn't bring himself to say directly were all spoken for him by his third concubine.
Du Bingtian found his third concubine pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at her. He had originally planned to visit his second concubine that evening, but immediately gave his third concubine a meaningful look.
In the past, the second concubine would have been angry, but now that she has the power to manage the household, she is not so concerned about Du Bingtian.
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