Su Xuerou was stunned and felt wronged after being scolded by Old Madam Jiang in public.
"Mother-in-law, what are you saying?"
"Why are you lying outside the Marquis's mansion, and why have you gotten yourself into this state!"
Seeing that Su Xuerou still didn't understand what was happening, Old Madam Jiang became even more furious.
His tone became sterner, "Xue Rou, I strongly supported you entering the manor back then, and even intended to elevate you to the position of mistress of the manor. Is this how you repay me?"
"Tell me honestly, have you done anything to wrong Mu Bai?"
Su Xuerou's eyes widened. From Old Madam Jiang's words, she vaguely understood what had happened and felt a wave of fear.
"Mother-in-law, do you mean I wasn't rescued by Brother Mu Bai, but was thrown out of the Marquis's mansion?"
"even……"
Su Xuerou quickly looked around and immediately denied it.
She quickly stepped forward and explained to Old Madam Jiang, "Mother-in-law, believe me, I am devoted to Brother Mubai, how could I do anything to betray him?"
"I was imprisoned by Su He, that's why I am like this."
"really?"
Seeing that Su Xuerou's tears were streaming down her face and didn't seem to be faking it, Old Madam Jiang was still skeptical.
"yes."
“Mother-in-law, it was all Su He and Ye Jintang’s idea. They did this to put me and the entire Marquis’s mansion in danger. You must not be deceived by outsiders’ words.”
"It's that Ye family again. What sins did my noble family commit to deserve such a daughter-in-law?"
Although Madam Jiang was angry, she was no longer so harsh on Su Xuerou.
"Alright, stop crying. Let's just let this matter drop."
Madam Jiang dismissed her entourage and then said to Su Xuerou, "Xuerou, you've been married to Mu Bai for some time now, but your belly..."
The reason Su Xuerou was brought into the mansion was twofold: firstly, because Su Xuerou was brought back by their son, and secondly, because they wanted to have a grandson as soon as possible.
Especially when one is unable to control Ye Jintang, marrying someone else is perfectly understandable.
Su Xuerou turned pale upon hearing this. She desperately wanted to get pregnant as soon as possible, and had even tried many medicinal diets, but there was still no sign of pregnancy.
"Mother-in-law, you know this matter can't be rushed, I will..."
Before Su Xuerou could finish speaking, Old Madam Jiang's expression darkened.
"What do you mean 'can't be rushed,' Xue Rou? Could it be that you have a health problem and can't get pregnant?"
At this point, the way Old Madam Jiang looked at Su Xuerou changed.
"If that's the case, I can only arrange for Mu Bai to take a concubine."
"No, mother-in-law, you can't do that."
Su Xuerou took an exceptionally strong stance on this matter, but Old Madam Jiang simply snorted and didn't care about any of it.
"Xue Rou, I don't want to make things difficult for you, but for a woman, carrying on the family line is a major matter. I'm giving you one month. If you still don't have a baby within a month, then don't blame others for coming into the household."
Just as Madam Jiang was giving orders to Su Xuerou, she saw a little maid rushing towards them.
"Madam, something terrible has happened!"
"I don't know how the Marquis got injured, but he had to be carried back."
"Mu Bai is injured!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang turned to leave without even paying attention to Su Xuerou.
Su Xuerou was equally nervous, and followed closely behind Old Madam Jiang to the room where Jiang Mubai was.
As soon as they entered the room, they saw Old Madam Jiang crying and complaining, "Mu Bai, you were fine when you went out, how could you suddenly get injured?"
Madam Jiang then looked at the guards beside her and reprimanded them with a stern face, "How exactly did you protect your master? Quickly explain why the Marquis was injured."
The guard lowered his head and stole a glance at Jiang Mubai lying there. Seeing that he did not speak, he replied, "Reporting to the old lady, the Marquis did go to Huisheng Hall."
Su Xuerou exclaimed, "It's Huishengtang again! Could it be that Brother Mubai's injury is related to Ye Jintang again?"
Madam Jiang frowned deeply. "Is that so?"
One of the guards nodded cautiously.
"This matter is indeed somewhat related to Miss Ye of Huishengtang, but the specifics..."
“Mother-in-law, Ye Jintang is truly despicable. How could she not have hurt Brother Mubai so badly?”
After Su Xuerou finished speaking, she showed a look of heartache. Just as she was about to continue, Jiang Mubai, who had been silent on the bed, spoke up.
Jiang Mubai was extremely annoyed, especially since his visit to Huishengtang was entirely due to Su Xuerou.
She thought she could use these things to control Ye Jintang, but she never expected that Su Xuerou's troubles were entirely her own doing.
Even the injuries he sustained, which were pushed out and watched by onlookers, were ultimately attributed to his own fault.
He, a dignified marquis, has completely lost face.
Because of these things, Jiang Mubai's gaze towards Su Xuerou also became disgusted.
"You can go out now."
Jiang Mubai said to Su Xuerou.
Su Xuerou first looked around, and was still somewhat incredulous when she realized that Jiang Mubai was referring to her.
With a hint of probing, she asked Jiang Mubai, "Brother Mubai, are you talking about me?"
Jiang Mubai turned his face away, avoiding eye contact with Su Xuerou, and simply snorted coldly.
"I don't want to repeat myself a second time."
Old Madam Jiang understood Jiang Mubai's meaning and said to Su Xuerou, "Xuerou, since Mubai wants you to leave, you shouldn't stay here."
"Besides, you don't know how to heal, so staying here won't do you any good."
That's what they said, but Su Xuerou only felt humiliated when she heard it.
Old Madam Jiang disliked her, but she tolerated it for the sake of her status and position. But how come now even Brother Mu Bai is affected...?
Seeing that Su Xuerou was still standing there, Old Madam Jiang's displeasure grew even stronger.
"What are you waiting for? Take the Second Madam back to her courtyard."
Madam Jiang gave orders to everyone present.
The guard immediately stepped forward and said to Su Xuerou, "Please come in, Second Madam."
Su Xuerou clenched her fists. Although she was unwilling, Jiang Mubai and Old Madam Jiang had spoken at the same time. If she continued to stay, it would be considered disrespectful.
Thinking this, Su Xuerou felt wronged and angry, so she could only turn around and leave.
After leaving the courtyard, Su Xuerou quickly arrived at her residence.
She vented her frustration by grabbing the things on the table. At the same time, her panic intensified. If it had been before, and it involved Huishengtang or even Ye Jintang, Brother Mubai would have told her something.
But now, not only does Brother Mu Bai not have it, but even... no matter how much Su Xuerou doesn't want to admit it.
In that brief moment, she actually saw a look of annoyance in Jiang Mubai's eyes.
You should know that she had only ever seen that look in Jiang Mubai's eyes when he looked at Ye Jintang before.
That's exactly what gave her the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
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