Chapter 11 The little devil trying to stir up trouble

Zong Jincheng had been trying hard to hold back his words for a long time, but she didn't even reply. Her face instantly turned colorful.

He was about to roar.

Then he heard the man say, "If you want to come, then come along. It's just a matter of an extra pair of chopsticks. The Shangshu Mansion still has enough food for you."

"As for wanting something else, it's impossible—"

Xu Wan's voice was drawn out and nonchalant, as if she was deliberately teasing him.

The little devil was enraged, and the lines of rationality in his head broke one by one.

How abominable!

This ruthless woman!

Sooner or later he will trample her under his feet!

Let her shout to the sky a hundred times I was wrong!!!

But think back.

At this moment, Zong Jincheng took a few deep breaths, and still followed with a heavy heart.

Since there is nowhere to play anyway, we might as well go to the Shangshu Mansion and see if there is anything that can cause trouble for Xu Wan.

If he's not feeling well, she can't expect anything to go smoothly.

It would be best if we could find her weakness, defeat her in one fell swoop, and make sure she can never return to the Marquis' Mansion!

"It's coming out, it's coming out, make way, make way, don't squeeze me."

"My God, she is indeed the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion. Her appearance is no worse than the most talented woman in the capital."

"The eldest grandson of the Marquis's family has also come out, and he is actually with the Marquis's wife. Could it be that he is going to accompany the new bride back home?"

"It's unreasonable for the stepson to accompany her back home, but it doesn't seem to be wrong. It seems that the Marquis's wife is not only beautiful, but also very capable. Look how she has made the stepson obedient."

Zong Jincheng was about to get into the sedan when he heard these words. The heavy burden of humiliation that he had suppressed with great difficulty suddenly overwhelmed his rationality.

He retreated and ran outside angrily, with his hands on his hips, shouting at the people: "What nonsense are you talking about? If anyone needs to deal with her, I will deal with her!"

Butler Liu who knew everything: "???"

The young master is cleaning up his lady?

Is he mainly a tough talker?

After saying such harsh words, the little devil put away his puffy cheeks, turned around and jumped into the carriage, with no intention of arguing with them at all.

He is the legitimate son of a marquisate, he would never quarrel with commoners!

The people who were stunned by the yelling: “???”

"What just flashed past us?"

"Okay... he seems to be the eldest grandson of the Marquis's family."

"Fuck! It's a big melon!"

"The Marquis's wife and stepson are at odds, so the stepson is forced to accompany her back home, and a war in the Marquis's family is about to break out—"

"The grandson of the Marquisate caused a big disturbance at the Shangshu Mansion's return banquet, and the Minister of Justice's backyard caught fire, and the house was in chaos!"

"This month's storyteller has work to do..."

“…”

The sedan started moving, and the group headed towards the Shangshu Mansion.

Xu Wan sat in the sedan chair, listening to the discussions of the people outside, with a smile on her lips.

Cuizhi whispered outside, "Madam, do you want me to explain? Judging from the speed at which they pass on messages, I'm afraid it will reach the Shangshu Mansion before we get there, which may not be good for your return."

If a new bride is branded as being harsh towards her step-son right after she gets married, her family will feel ashamed.

Especially since Xu Wan has an unmarried younger sister, who is the only daughter of the Shangshu's wife, so naturally she would pay special attention to her.

Xu Wan said: "It's okay, let them pass it on."

If she lived a good life, her stepmother would be jealous of her. If she didn't live a good life and made those people happy, her stepmother might give her less trouble.

As for affecting the marriage of her younger sister, it is not that likely. No matter how poor she is, she is still the wife of a marquis, and now she has the power to manage the family. When her stepmother is choosing a marriage partner for her younger sister, she will only choose the best for her.

Cuizhi was still worried: "When we get to the Shangshu Mansion later, I'm afraid the young master will try to cause trouble for you. Should I give him some money and let him go out to play today?"

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Zong Jincheng went there just to set a trap for Xu Wan.

Xu Wan smiled: "No, let him come."

She wanted to see what other tricks this little devil had.

"Get off the carriage."

"Ma'am, we're here."

Cuizhi and Cuiliu came from both sides of the sedan chair and opened the curtain. Xu Wan walked out of the sedan chair and put her hand on Cuizhi's hand with an elegant gesture.

"Wan'er, you are finally back. Mother has already prepared a banquet for you and is waiting for you." The woman who spoke was dressed in green and was as amiable as a bodhisattva.

The person who came was her hypocritical stepmother, Liu.

"Mother is fine." Xu Wan replied.

There were too many people surrounding the Shangshu Mansion, waiting to see them make a fool of themselves. Xu Wan naturally would not fall out with Liu right after getting married, as it would not benefit her at all.

Liu had been acting for many years and had mastered the art of saving face. She pushed Cuizhi aside, took Xu Wan's arm, and said warmly, "The master has something to do in the Ministry of Justice and has not returned yet. Your sister has been waiting for you at home for a long time. She said that if you don't come, she will go to the Marquis' Mansion to pick you up."

"I was delayed for a while because of something at home. Please don't blame me, mother."

"How could that be possible? You are now the housekeeper of the Marquis's Mansion. Mother is already happy for you, so how could she blame you?"

…

"cough--"

“Ahem—”

The two were chatting animatedly, and Zong Jincheng was left aside and ignored.

The little devil coughed hard several times, which scared the horses next to him so much that they kicked their hooves. Only then did the two men look over.

Liu was surprised and asked, "Who is this?"

"Zong Jincheng, my son." Xu Wan said it very naturally, as if this was her own son.

Zong Jincheng was originally looking up with pride, but when he heard the words "my son", he was stunned for a moment, and a warm current surged in his heart, making him feel warm and comfortable.

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But then, he quickly realized that the person who spoke was Xu Wan, and the heat that had just risen was instantly extinguished.

His face turned red and then purple, and after a long while he managed to utter the words, "Who is your son?"

He has a mother!

Although I don’t know who it is, it’s definitely not Xu Wan.

How could she, at such a young age, have a son as old as him!

Liu suddenly realized: "It turns out to be Jincheng, come in quickly, I'll ask someone to prepare more cakes, you love to eat these at your age."

As she spoke, she was about to rub the little devil's head, but Zong Jincheng quickly dodged her and automatically moved one meter away from her.

He definitely has a "don't touch me" look and is not someone you want to mess with.

Xu Wan pretended not to see it, but she was laughing secretly in her heart.

Liu was allowed to get in touch with the little devil's ungracious character, which also helped her vent her anger for the abuse she suffered before her marriage.

Liu was frustrated and naturally in a bad mood, but for the sake of her face she endured it and led them into the mansion.

At the banquet.

"Sister, try this dish. I asked the kitchen to make it especially for you." The eldest sister Xu Lian'er picked up some food for her.

Xu Wan smiled and thanked.

Looking at the small mountain of fruit on the bowl and thinking of the sour fruits she had eaten before, she thought to herself that this mother and daughter were really good at pretending, could it be that they thought she had forgotten everything?

"Hmm, let me taste it."

The three women sang a lively opera.

There is hypocrisy in warmth, and there is humor in hypocrisy.

Cuizhi and Cuiliu stood by, watching each other's faces, trying hard to hold back their laughter, for fear that they would not be able to walk out of the door if they couldn't hold back.

Although my wife told me about the situation of her parents' home before I came here, I didn't expect it to be so... so low-class when I actually saw it.

Liu and Xu Lian'er's intentions were written all over their faces; each of them looked like they were going to drive their wives to death.

And his wife was even worse. She said everything but didn't even move her chopsticks. She looked like she was trying to show off to whoever was better.

Finally, Zong Jincheng couldn't stand it anymore, and his hand that was playing with the chopsticks jumped up and stuck into Xu Wan's bowl... right in the middle.

He struck a posture of offering sacrifice.

Xu Wan: “…”

Is this going to send her directly to heaven?