Outside the window, a ray of sunset light fades away, the night gradually deepens, and a breeze is accompanied by a hint of heat.
Li Yuxin was reviewing today's homework with her two daughters when she heard hurried footsteps outside the door. Chuntao then lifted the curtain and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Madam, something bad has happened. The master has dragged the old man to Shou'an Court to enforce the family law."
Li Yuxin gave Mother Liu a look, and Mother Liu took the two girls away. Then she asked Chuntao, "It's already three times in a month. Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you see the two girls are here?"
Chun Tao replied in panic, "Madam, I was confused for a moment, but this time the master ordered fifty strokes of the cane. How can you bear it?"
Li Yuxin asked with amusement, "I don't know when the girl in my room started to care about you so much?"
Chun Tao fell to her knees with a thud, and replied with her head lowered, a little timidly: "Madam, please don't be angry. This servant is also for you, Madam. Please don't blame me."
When Madam Liu came back and heard Chuntao's words, she stepped forward and slapped her twice, scolding her harshly: "You little bitch, you're just looking at others and wondering what you're up to. The mistress is fine, why would you, a bitch, care about a man?"
Chun Tao was so embarrassed when she heard what Mama Liu said that she burst into tears. She choked up and said, "Mama Liu, please be kind. I won't dare to do that again."
Madam Liu looked at Li Yuxin, and when she saw the girl nodded, she put her hands on her hips and cursed, "Don't dare, you lowly maid who's meddling in other people's affairs! You're not worthy of being hurt. Come, drag her away and sell her off tomorrow morning."
The two maids outside the door came in and took out a handkerchief to cover Chuntao's mouth. They stretched out their two strong arms as if grabbing a chicken and dragged the whimpering Chuntao away.
Mother Liu turned around and said to Li Yuxin, "Miss, this girl has been having affairs for a long time now, please don't get angry."
Li Yuxin sighed softly, asked the maid to help her change into plain clothes, and then took Liu Mama and her group to Shou'an Courtyard.
The beatings in Shou'an Courtyard had already stopped. Sheng Huaizhong's lower body was covered in blood and he was moaning weakly. Li Yuxin rushed forward as soon as she entered the room, pressing down on Sheng Huaizhong tightly. Sheng Huaizhong screamed. Li Yuxin didn't care how Sheng Huaizhong reacted. She stretched out her hands and shook him vigorously, pressing her body heavily on him, and kept shouting, "Husband, are you okay?" She shook Sheng Huaizhong until he was about to vomit. Li Yuxin finally got off Sheng Huaizhong, her clothes already stained with blood. Li Yuxin was so happy that she wanted to sing a song.
With a thud, Li Yuxin knelt down in front of Old Man Sheng, begging with tears in her eyes: "Daddy, my husband knows he is wrong, please forgive him."
Old Master Sheng's face was livid, but only after seeing Li Yuxin's dismal state did it soften. He coughed, covered his mouth, and drank the honey water offered by Butler Song. Then he spoke, "Daughter-in-law, it's a good thing the eldest son broke his leg. If he had been out all day, he would have ruined the family sooner or later. Did you know he's trying to sell a shop today? He's such a scoundrel! It's a blessing I'm still here. If I were gone one day, who would be able to control him?"
Li Yuxin raised her head and replied sadly, "Daddy, my husband was just confused for a moment. As long as you are here, my husband will always restrain himself. Wei Ge'er is growing up, and my husband will always be considerate of him."
Old Master Sheng slammed the table in frustration, then coughed for a long time before saying, "You're being too soft-hearted. If the eldest brother was just a womanizer, it would be fine. But as long as he gets involved in gambling, there will be no peace in this family."
Li Yuxin had an embarrassment on her face, but she was actually very happy in her heart. Sheng Huaizhong, oh Sheng Huaizhong, I'll see you stay in bed all day and not be able to get up. How can you support prostitutes and squander the family fortune?
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