Chapter 15: The Difference Between Legitimate and Illegitimate Sons

The young boy had a low voice and it was obvious that he was easy to bully.

"Ask for an audience with Xu Wan?" Zong Jincheng was very disgusted, and the hand holding the umbrella was a little impatient. "That woman is cold-hearted. Even I have repeatedly run into obstacles with her. It's a waste of effort for you to come here."

After spending these few days together, Zong Jincheng had a better understanding of Xu Wan. He felt that Zong Wenxiu's request to her might not be as effective as asking him.

Although he was not very close to this half-brother, when he remembered that the person Zong Wenxiu was seeking was Xu Wan, he felt a little sympathy in his heart: "But you tell me first, maybe I can help you."

Inner courtyard.

After angrily sending Zong Jincheng away, Xu Wan returned to the house without even waiting to sit down.

Cuizhi knelt on the ground with a thud and said nervously: "Madam... your servant... your servant..."

The look the lady gave her just now frightened her.

Xu Wan was in no hurry to speak. She just sat down slowly, holding the teacup in one hand and drinking tea leisurely.

Well... that's how it's played out in TV dramas. As long as you don't say a word and act so calmly that people can't tell your emotions, you can create an aura of authority without even getting angry.

Learn it!

In fact, Xu Wan could understand Cuizhi. After all, they had only worked together for a few days, and it was normal for them to have no tacit understanding.

But this power must be established.

Otherwise, if there is one, there will be a second one. Cuizhi will betray her a few more times, and she will not have to teach Zong Jincheng anymore.

Sure enough, the more Xu Wan didn't say anything, the more panicked Cuizhi became. She didn't even dare to raise her head.

"Please give me another chance, Madam. Cuizhi will never let you down again!"

Xu Wan said: "Cuizhi, you are very smart."

Cuizhi lowered her head and dared not nod.

"I know you must think I'm making a big deal out of nothing. You've watched Jin Cheng grow up since he was a child, so you have no scruples when talking to him. But I think you may not understand why the old marquis and the old lady want to leave the mansion. Not only are they afraid that it will affect my teaching of Jin Cheng, but they are also afraid that if they keep their old habits, Jin Cheng will be as reckless as before. The old lady kept you in the mansion to help me, not to hold me back. If you continue to be the same as before, I'm afraid you are more suitable to take care of the old lady."

When Xu Wan said this, Cuizhi was frightened and said, "Madam, please forgive me! I will never dare to do it again!"

Cuizhi's status in front of the old lady was second only to the old lady's maidservant who came with her as a dowry, but it was also a gap that could never be bridged.

The young marquis' wife had no considerate dowry, and if she could gain a foothold beside Xu Wan in the future, her status would definitely be different from before!

After realizing that Xu Wan might not want her, Cuizhi realized what a big mistake she had made by looking down on Xu Wan. She now regrets it very much!

Xu Wan stood up and helped her up: "I have never had a close maid since I was a child, not even a close friend. I am very happy about your arrival. Now that you have admitted your mistakes, you should do things well in the future. I will not treat you unfairly."

Xu Wan's words were simple, but her expression was more obvious.

Cuizhi understood immediately.

She stood up, her eyes still red: "Yes, thank you ma'am."

If before today she still considered herself a maid sent by the old lady, then after today she would think about how to be Xu Wan's personal maid.

Xu Wan smiled and said, "It's raining hard today. Go check if the fire in Jincheng's yard is bright enough. It's still cold in early spring. Don't let the boy get frozen."

"yes."

Cuizhi stood up and left.

Outside the door, Cui Liu came in and reported: "Madam, Master Xiu wants to see you."

"Hmm? Wen Xiu? Why don't you let him in when it's raining so hard?"

Xu Wan has not yet adapted to the reporting rules of the Marquis' Mansion. Zong Wenxiu is the master after all.

But then I thought about it and understood.

In ancient times, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children was clear. Zong Jincheng, a legitimate son, dared to bang the table and yell at her, while Zong Wenxiu, a illegitimate son, didn't even dare to enter the door without notification.

In contrast, I want to beat up that rebellious son Zong Jincheng even more.

"Bring him in quickly." Xu Wan said as she directed, "Put a stove in the room to prevent him from freezing."

"yes."

Zong Jincheng asked for a long time outside the door in such a rare and caring manner, but his cold half-brother didn't say a word, which made it clear that he felt that he couldn't solve the problem.

This made Zong Jincheng very angry.

The hand that was holding the umbrella for him - suddenly it got tired, and the two of them just got wet in the rain together.

The little devil has thick skin and tough flesh, and getting caught in the rain is a common occurrence for him. He even feels very comfortable and free.

But Zong Wenxiu was different. He was shivering all over after being rained on for a while. His cold eyes were blinded by the rain and he was so weak that he seemed like he would faint at any moment.

Zong Jincheng has some sympathy, but not much.

She sat down on the ground, right in front of the kneeling Zong Wenxiu, and stared at him with her big eyes in the rain, hoping that he would realize his mistake as soon as possible.

Zong Wenxiu: “…”

Cuizhi saw this scene at first glance.

One person was kneeling, and the other was sitting in front of the kneeling person. If you didn't know, you would think they were getting married.

"No... Young Master! Master Xiu! Why don't you hold an umbrella?"

"Hey, isn't this umbrella on the ground fine? Why aren't you using it?"

"Get up quickly, get up quickly. It's raining so hard that you will get sick if you stay in the rain. Come in with me!"

While Cuizhi was screaming, Shunzi finally arrived with the court doctor. When they saw the situation, they were so frightened that their legs went limp.

Several people carried the two young masters to the inner courtyard with umbrellas.

Xu Wan was tending to the fire in the house. Thinking that it was raining heavily outside and the child might get wet, she asked someone to bring dry cotton cloth to wipe the child's head.

Who knew that two little chickens in the soup were dragged in directly from outside.

Xu Wan: “???”

The one in the lead was Zong Wenxiu. He looked a little dazed, his eyes were squinted due to the rain, and his face was pale.

The brat following behind was not wet at all, but his bright black eyes were wide open, and he looked a little excited.

He is indeed a little devil!

Xu Wan asked anxiously, "How did they get soaked like this? Quickly prepare some hot water and wash them off the cold!"

The maids in the house became busy, some were boiling water, some were changing clothes, and some were doing the laundry.

Zong Wenxiu broke free from Cuizhi's support, staggered over and said, "Madam, please save my mother!"