Chapter 243 Fighting
Du Hui clenched her fists tightly, she was afraid that she would not be able to help but slap the bitch.
Before she could say anything, Xie Yan asked directly: "Father and Mother, does my sister-in-law really have nothing to show for it? Or did you instigate this to embarrass my wife?"
Xie Zhenghuai and Shen Jinyu both looked unhappy. Shen Jinyu didn't expect that Du Hui would actually give such an item as a gift. She always thought that Du Hui was gentle, kind and sensible, but she did this really targeting Li Wanyue.
As for Xie Zhenghuai, he also wanted to win over Xie Yan and Li Wanyue, but he didn't expect Du Hui to do such a thing. Those who didn't know might think that he was the one who instructed it. Then his second son and second daughter-in-law would have to blame him.
He said quickly, "Yan'er, your father didn't know about this. I don't think your sister-in-law did it on purpose. It must be that someone took the wrong thing. Mrs. Du, is this really the gift you prepared?"
Xie Qi's heart skipped a beat. His father actually spoke for Xie Yan? Why?
Du Hui's face froze, and he understood what Xie Zhenghuai meant.
She immediately pretended to be surprised: "Oh, this is not the one I prepared, Xing'er, what's going on? Where is the jade hairpin I asked you to prepare?"
The maid Xing'er was very perceptive. She immediately apologized, "Madam Eldest Young Master, please forgive me. I took the wrong thing. Madam Second Young Master, it's all my fault. Please don't blame me."
Li Wanyue smiled and said: "How could I blame you? I'm glad that my sister-in-law doesn't blame you. After all, you almost made others think that my sister-in-law didn't like me and embarrassed me on purpose.
I heard that wealthy families in Beijing attach great importance to rules, and my sister-in-law's personal maid must have been carefully selected and thoughtful. I didn't expect that she would make such a low-level mistake.
You shouldn't beg me, you should beg sister-in-law not to punish you. Sister-in-law is such a kind person, she will definitely plead for you, right sister-in-law?"
Du Hui almost vomited blood. Was this bitch a country bumpkin? How could she be more cunning than the people from wealthy families?
First, she pointed out her thoughts, making everyone think that she was not presentable for using such a small trick, and then she said that wealthy families attach great importance to rules. If they really attach importance to rules, they will clearly distinguish between rewards and punishments. This maid must be punished. If she pleads for mercy, it means she is ignoring the rules of the mansion. If she does not plead for mercy, it means she is unkind.
In the end, she was caught in a dilemma and she thought about fainting.
Li Wanyue asked in confusion: "Sister-in-law, what's wrong? You don't look very well. Don't faint. It's not worth getting angry over a maid. I know Sister-in-law didn't mean to target me. I won't blame you."
Du Hui was so angry that she raised her hand and slapped Xing Er: "You have been with me for many years, and you actually made such a mistake. You almost caused my second brother and sister-in-law to misunderstand me, and you still don't apologize to them."
Xing Er immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed desperately to beg for mercy: "Madam Second Young Master, I was wrong, please forgive me."
The hit was so severe that his forehead became red and swollen in just a few seconds.
Li Wanyue looked frightened and stood behind Xie Yan. "This maid is really interesting. I just said I don't blame her. My sister-in-law scolded her, but she didn't go to my sister-in-law to beg her. Instead, she came to me to beg her. What is she doing? Do you want people to think that I am unreasonable and oppressive to my servants?"
Xie Yan looked straight at Old Madam Xie: "Grandma, is the house so unruly now?"
This not only means that the servants have no rules, but also that the masters have no rules.
Madam Xie looked at Du Hui coldly: "Why don't you let your people get out?"
Du Hui knelt down and agreed, then Xing'er walked out with her head down.
Shen Jinyu said: "Yan'er, Wanyue, don't be angry, everyone in the mansion is looking forward to your return."
Li Wanyue smiled and replied: "We are also looking forward to reuniting with our family."
Then she took a brocade box from Qingqi and walked to the old lady: "Grandma, this is the first time I meet you. This is a little gift from you. I hope you like it."
The nanny stepped forward, took it, and handed it to the old lady.
When the old lady opened it, she found a jade ruyi. The jade was warm to the touch, smooth and delicate, a rare and good jade.
Xie Zhenghuai asked: "This jade ruyi doesn't look like an ordinary item."
Li Wanyue nodded: "Father has good eyesight, this is a gift from the emperor."
The old lady's eyes lit up. This granddaughter-in-law was quite filial and was willing to give her the gifts bestowed by the emperor.
"Good, Wanyue is a filial child, and grandma is very happy."
After that, she asked Xie Zhenghuai: "When will their thank-you banquet be held?"
"Seven days later."
"Okay." The old lady looked at the two of them and said, "Then you can stay in the mansion for the next few days and spend time with your family. I'll ask your father to help arrange for you to be transferred back to the capital as soon as possible so that the whole family can be together."
Xie Yan still had no expression on his face: "Governing a place well is also serving the country loyally. It's also good for my grandson to be an official in Anping County."
"There's no rush. Grandma is tired. Let your mother take you to see the courtyard where you live. If there's anything you want to buy, just tell your mother."
Everyone stood up and saluted: "It's mother (grandmother)."
Everyone walked out of Songhe Hall, and the first wife came to Shen Jinyu and whispered, “Second brother’s wife, your daughter-in-law is a powerful one, no wonder A Yan married her.”
After saying that, he turned and left, and the others followed him.
Xie Qi said: "Mother, Xiaohui is not feeling well, I will take her back first."
Shen Jinyu wanted to say something, but seeing that Du Hui looked unhappy, she had to let them go back first.
I'd better remind her again in two days.
Xie Zhenghuai said, "Let your mother take you to the courtyard where you live first. I will go to the study to handle some business."
After saying that, he left.
Shen Jinyu took them to the yard where Xie Yan had been before.
She said, "I have this yard cleaned every day so that you can stay here whenever you come back."
Shen Jinyu sighed: "I know, I may have paid too much attention to your eldest brother in the past and neglected you. Your grandmother told me a lot that day, and mother was not feeling well. You are my biological child, how could I not care about you? It was my mother's fault to stop your marriage before, and I don't ask you to forgive me. I hope I can make up for it in the future."
Xie Yan didn't say anything. Li Wanyue said, "We all know what mother meant. Mother has been busy for half a day and must be tired. Go back and rest first. We are staying here and there is plenty of time to talk."
"Okay, I'll go back first. If you need anything, just tell the servants to do it."
As soon as Shen Jinyu left the door, a maid served tea, snacks and fruits.
Li Wanyue asked them to leave. Seeing that Xie Yan still looked unhappy, she poked the corner of his mouth and said, "You are still not happy."
"No, I have no expectations for this place, let alone whether I am happy or not. We will go back after the banquet."
"Yes, it's just a few days. Please show me your room."
Xie Yan looked around the room. Just like when he left, nothing had been touched. He took Li Wanyue's hand and described the items in the room to her.
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