Watching this farce, Xue Ruoyu tightened her handkerchief uncomfortably, and glanced secretly at Tang Jinglei beside her.
The Tang family is a simple family, and she has never encountered such private matters in all the years since she got married.
Although she had told Tang Jinglei that there were constant disputes in the Xue family's backyard and that her mother had a hard time managing the household, at this moment, when Tang Jinglei saw such a tense scene... Xue Ruoyu still felt an indescribable sense of shame in her heart.
Tang Jinglei, with a look of irritation on his face, actually stood up and bowed to Xue Zhentong, saying, "Now that this matter has been investigated, please, father-in-law, handle it impartially!"
Xue Zhentong's expression softened slightly when he looked at Tang Jinglei. He said, "Don't worry, if this girl makes a mistake, I will definitely punish her."
Xue Panrou wanted to plead for herself: "Daddy!"
"Shut up!" Xue Zhentong scolded, "I think you haven't had enough of the manor. If that's the case, go back to the manor. When you learn how to be a lady from a noble family, you can come back!"
This time, there isn't even a deadline.
Xue Panrou, who had just returned yesterday, suddenly felt weak. She slumped to the ground and shook her head hesitantly: "Daddy... I won't go back! I don't want to go back!"
"Master!" Aunt Rong knew that her guilt was irrefutable, so she just held back her tears, slightly tilted her body, and looked like a tearful woman.
She raised her charming eyes and softened her voice, "Master... Ting Liu has been looking for a man for Rou'er recently. If you send Rou'er away now, her reputation will be ruined. Who would dare to marry her in the future? Rou'er has done many wrong and deserves severe punishment, but she is your daughter after all. I beg you... to have mercy on her!"
Such a look really made people feel pity, even Xue Zhentong's expression was shaken.
He really didn't want to give up this stupid daughter. To him, his daughter was just a tool for marriage. With these in-laws, he would be more comfortable in officialdom.
Especially Xue Panrou, how many people came to marry her just for Xue Tingliu? This daughter is very useful. If she can't get married, she will become a useless child, which is a pity.
Tang Jinglei's expression turned colder. "Father-in-law, is the culprit's marriage more important than the lives of Ayu and mother-in-law?"
"Jinglei," Xue Zhentong said, looking at him, "Ayu wasn't affected by this incident, and your mother-in-law is fine. I will definitely deal with this girl. I'll have her beaten with a stick right away, and then confined to the courtyard. She's not allowed to leave. Let's not pursue this matter any further, okay?"
Hearing this, Fu Ling's back teeth were about to break.
This old bastard Xue Zhentong wants to treat Xue Panrou with leniency again! This treatment is just for Tang Jinglei to see. When Ayu is pregnant and returns to Jiangzhou, this damn girl will be released.
Unexpectedly, Tang Jinglei remained calm and knelt upright. "Ayu and mother-in-law are safe because they are blessed with good fortune. This does not deny that Xue Panrou committed murder. I ask my father-in-law to deal with this impartially."
Xue Zhiyi looked at Tang Jinglei, who was filled with righteous indignation at the moment, and thought to herself: Her brother-in-law is good in every way, he is upright and incorruptible, but it's a pity that he is a born stubborn person who only sticks to his own opinions and does not understand how to be flexible and compromise with others.
Hearing this, Xue Zhentong sighed calmly.
He looked at Xue Ruoyu, signaling her with his eyes to persuade Tang Jinglei.
When Xue Ruoyu met Xue Zhentong's gaze, she felt a chill in her heart.
She used to think that her parents loved her, and from childhood to adulthood, she was treated like a treasure by her parents.
But now, I never expected that my father would be so easygoing as to let the person who wanted to kill me go.
Looking at Tang Jinglei's tall and straight back, she felt a little relieved.
At least... at least she still has a mother, a sister, and a husband who can fight for her.
So she stood up and walked over to Tang Jinglei.
Tang Jinglei looked up and saw his wife looking into his eyes.
He gave Xue Ruoyu a reassuring smile: "Ayu, please don't try to persuade me. This matter must have a conclusion no matter what."
Unexpectedly, Xue Ruoyu simply knelt down beside him, her eyes becoming more determined: "Father, my daughter's opinion is the same as yours. Please handle this impartially."
Tang Jinglei's eyes moved, and he quietly supported Xue Ruoyu's waist from behind.
"you!"
Perhaps he didn't expect that his obedient eldest daughter would suddenly disobey him, so Xue Zhentong stood up excitedly.
Just as she was about to explode, she was interrupted by Fu Ling's voice: "Second Mother is the Master's daughter, but Ayu is not?"
Probably because this was the first time she became the target of public criticism, Xue Panrou lost her temper. Instead, she, the culprit, felt extremely wronged and curled up on the ground, crying alone.
Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and the door of the side room was pushed open. A clear voice rang out: "What's going on in the eldest sister's yard? It's so lively!"
Xue Tingliu came late in a purple dress. Her eyebrows and features were somewhat similar to those of Aunt Rong, but as sharp as swords, and there was a smile on her lips that was unclear whether she was happy or angry.
His eyes met Xue Zhiyi's the moment he entered the door, filled with cold murderous intent.
"Ting Liu!" Aunt Rong breathed a sigh of relief as if she had found a life-saving straw... Her son was finally back!
"Brother!" Xue Panrou was so scared by her father that she didn't dare to cry out loud. When she saw her brother coming, she burst into tears and almost crawled on her knees to Xue Tingliu's feet.
Xue Tingliu didn't even look at her, and the curve of his mouth suddenly became stiff.
"Brother... they all bullied me! I..."
Before he could finish his words, a slap hit Xue Panrou hard in the face.
The slap was so severe that it caused a ringing in her ears. She raised her hand and touched it blankly, and she found that blood was flowing from the corners of her mouth and under her nose...
"Rou'er!" Aunt Rong went over and hugged her with her hands and feet.
Xue Panrou was beaten so hard that half of her body became stiff, and her mind became a little fuzzy. She didn't come back to her senses for a long time.
Xue Zhiyi clicked his tongue: After this slap, I wonder how swollen Xue Panrou’s face will be tomorrow.
Everyone was stunned, except Xue Tingliu who was still smiling.
Facing Tang Jinglei, who was stunned, his smile deepened. "Brother-in-law, I've been beaten and punished. This matter should be over now, right?"
Xue Panrou was his biological sister, so he had just gone to meet the candidate for brother-in-law, whom he was very satisfied with. He was of noble birth and could be of great help to his career.
Then I got the news that she was causing trouble again... What a fool who was holding us back!
Xue Tingliu's eyes were red and even had a hint of madness.
After a moment, Tang Jinglei regained his composure, but he remained stubborn, "I just hope for a fair and impartial treatment."
Xue Tingliu was so angry at his behavior that he laughed. Is this guy born in the Year of the Ox?
While laughing, he actually pulled out the dagger from his waist. Everyone stared at him, and Tang Jinglei even protected Xue Ruoyu behind him.
"Don't be nervous." He slowly walked in front of Tang Jinglei, and with a clang, the dagger fell to the ground.
"Brother-in-law, don't you want justice? Fine! My elder sister and mother are still alive and well. Brother-in-law can kill Xue Panrou now and give you her life as compensation. It's such a good deal. I wonder if Brother-in-law is satisfied?"
Tang Jinglei is a stubborn person, but he is not a madman. He has never dealt with a madman like Xue Tingliu, and for a moment he forgot to react.
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