Chapter 138 Madam, why didn’t you tell me that you like watching people dancing with swords?
"I don't quite understand what my husband is talking about."
Chunxi was still being stubborn, so Shen Qingyuan said quietly, "Madam, why don't you just say that you like watching people dance with swords? Although I'm not good at swordsmanship, I know a thing or two."
“…”???
What about the promise of absolute confidentiality and honesty?
Did I waste my two hundred taels of silver?
Damn Wuyou Pavilion, your business won’t last long if you backstab your guests like this!
Chunxi resented Wuyou Pavilion's breach of trust, but soon became worried about Xiao Qinghe: "I will explain this to my husband later. Can you first tell me how you got this news? Does anyone else know?"
"Are you scared now?"
Shen Qingyuan's tone was indistinguishable from his joy or anger. Chunxi whispered, "I just wanted to cheer He'er up. The Wei and Xiao families have a good relationship, so He'er always has to give that bastard Wei Lingze some face. I saw she was unhappy, so I thought I'd go join in the fun. It can be considered a small revenge. Wuyou Pavilion clearly promised me absolute confidentiality."
Chunxi rarely suffered a setback, and was afraid that if the truth was revealed, Xiao Qinghe would be bullied even more by Wei Lingze.
Seeing her tone drop, Shen Qingyuan stopped teasing her and said, "No one leaked the secret. The owner of Wuyou Pavilion has a close relationship with the Xiao family. He was afraid that you would be scared and reveal any flaws, so he came to me for help to cover up a few things."
As he spoke, Shen Qingyuan took out a banknote and handed it to Chunxi: "He knew he had broken the rules, so he returned the money in full and also paid four hundred taels as compensation."
Eh?
By this calculation, they got the performance for free tonight and even made a profit of four hundred taels?
The owner of Wuyou Pavilion is quite nice.
Chunxi put away the banknotes, and her heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down. She was no longer on guard and could not help but tell Shen Qingyuan all about the excitement she had seen tonight.
"This Wuyou Pavilion is expensive for a reason. Each guest takes a separate boat, so they don't disturb each other. And if you need anything, just hang a lantern on the bow, and someone will come to ask if you need anything. The one who brought us something is called Lan Shu. She looks delicate and gentle, but she has a nice voice. However, those who participated in the performance tonight all have their own shortcomings..."
"This boss's skills are quite good, but he's wearing a mask, so I don't know what he looks like. However, since he came to my husband to help cover up, he must be a good person and shouldn't look too bad."
Chunxi muttered all the way, and Shen Qingyuan listened quietly without saying anything. It was not until Chunxi stopped talking, her mouth dry, that Shen Qingyuan grasped the key point and asked, "So, Madam, you like men with nice voices and good sword skills?"
Isn't this already in the past? Why are you speaking in this tone again, husband?
"Didn't my husband just say that you and I have a very close relationship, and that it's okay for me to just join in the fun?"
Chunxi tried to remind him, but Shen Qingyuan nodded and said, "My feelings for you are obvious to all, but you don't seem to trust me. If someone hadn't told me, wouldn't you have kept it a secret from me forever?"
“…”
This isn't something to be proud of, and since no one complains about it, they naturally won't tell you.
Chunxi knew she was in the wrong and quietly admitted her mistake: "Husband, I was wrong. From now on, I will discuss anything with you first and will never act on my own again."
"oh."
Shen Qingyuan only answered with one word, and his attitude was a bit cold. Chunxi suddenly felt uncomfortable all over.
In order to calm Shen Qingyuan down, Chunxi had to use all her strength at night and collapsed on the bed.
The next day, Chunxi wanted to sleep until noon, but as soon as Shen Qingyuan left, she heard miserable crying sounds from the yard.
Chunxi walked out of the room, supporting her sore waist, and saw Shen Qingchi kneeling in the yard, crying bitterly.
"My dear sister, why are you crying? Did mother die?"
Chunxi cursed Madam Mo to death. Shen Qingchi paused in her tears, then looked at her with tearful eyes and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so ignorant that day and asked you to let cousin Wan'er go. Sister-in-law has always been principled and measured in what I do. I spoke without knowing anything, which must have hurt Sister-in-law's heart."
Shen Qingchi apologized sincerely, but Chunxi didn't care much: "Don't worry, I have a hard heart and won't be hurt easily. If you know you are wrong, just stand up and don't kneel. My waist is a little uncomfortable, so I won't help you."
Shen Qingchi had just stood up and immediately came to help Chunxi when he heard the words: "What's wrong with sister-in-law? Are you injured?"
"No injuries."
I was tormented by your old fox brother for most of the night.
Chunxi was too embarrassed to tell Shen Qingchi about the things between husband and wife. She returned to the house and poured a glass of water. Just as she swallowed it, she heard Shen Qingchi ask, "Sister-in-law, do you know that my brother asked the emperor for an imperial decree to separate the family?"
Separating the family by imperial decree? That's quite a clever move. No wonder the Mo family and Mo Yunwan have been so well behaved these days.
Chunxi gave Shen Qingyuan a thumbs up in her heart, then quietly put down the cup and looked at Shen Qingchi: "Why are you asking this?"
Chunxi's tone was very gentle, but Shen Qingchi's tears rolled down again: "Sister-in-law, can you persuade my brother not to divide the family? Mother has done many things wrong over the years, and I will change in the future. Sister-in-law should also know that mother has a bad background. In recent years, father has been bewitched by a vixen outside and has been away from home. Mother is actually very sad."
Chunxi nodded in agreement, but what she said was, "That's your father's fault. You should go cry to him. As his daughter-in-law, I can't tie your father back and make him love you with mother, can I?"
Shen Qingchi choked again. She clutched the handkerchief tightly, steadying herself as she continued, "Ever since my eldest brother said he wanted to split the family, mother has fallen ill. I stayed by her side last night. Even when she was delirious with fever, she still said she wanted to come and apologize to my eldest sister-in-law. Now that she's seriously ill, she can't come in person. I'm here to apologize to my eldest sister-in-law on her behalf and beg her not to split the family."
Shen Qingchi knelt down again and kowtowed.
Her skin was delicate, and after a few hits, her forehead turned purple.
Chunxi didn't rush to wake her up this time. He waited until she stopped in pain and couldn't bear it anymore before speaking: "Did you come to me voluntarily or were you forced by your mother?"
Shen Qingchi clenched his palms.
Although she was not the head of the household, she vaguely knew that her mother had appropriated the dowry left by her eldest brother's biological mother. Ever since her eldest brother started receiving a salary in Jingzhao Prefecture, she had been even more demanding towards him in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Her mother did not want to divide the family property, not because she was reluctant to part with her eldest brother, but because she was afraid that her eldest brother would ask her to return all the money she had embezzled over the years.
They are actually not in the right.
Shen Qingchi gritted his teeth and cried, "I came here on my own. Mother is really very ill. If my sister-in-law refuses to forgive her, I will kowtow to myself and die in front of her today!"
The last sentence was threatening.
After Shen Qingchi finished speaking, he kowtowed again without waiting for Chunxi to speak. After a while, a small patch of red blood appeared on the ground, showing Shen Qingchi's determination.
Chunxi sighed in his heart.
If this person doesn't stand up for herself, not only will she be unable to get out of the quagmire, but she will also drag in those who want to help her.
"Okay, stop knocking and get up."
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