Chapter 141 Cao Chunxi and dogs are not allowed to enter
The next day, Chunxi and Shen Qingchi went to visit those shops together.
Out of trust in Shen Qingchi, Chunxi paid the deposit quite readily, and then took Shen Qingchi to buy rouge, powder, jewelry and head ornaments.
When Chunxi was holding a pure white jade bracelet and gesturing to her hand, Shen Qingchi couldn't help but say, "I didn't do anything, sister-in-law doesn't have to buy me so many things."
Although Shen Qingchi repeatedly comforted herself that there was nothing wrong with doing so, she still couldn't control her guilt when facing Chunxi.
Chunxi disagreed: "This is nothing. Since I married into the Marquis' Mansion, my sister has helped me in every way. This time she helped me a lot. Isn't it only natural that I use the money I saved to buy something for my sister?"
As she spoke, Chunxi put the jade bracelet on Shen Qingchi's wrist and praised her sincerely: "Sister, you have fair skin and slender wrists. You look really good in this bracelet."
Shen Qingchi also thought it was beautiful, but his heart was tormented by guilt, as if it was being roasted on fire.
Chunxi was completely oblivious to her torment and continued, "Mother dislikes me, yet you're secretly helping me like this. If Mother knew, she would definitely blame you. Don't be afraid, sister. Now that the family power is in my hands, I won't let you suffer any more. Not only that, I will also carefully select a husband that you like and that is worthy of your trust."
Chunxi made a promise, her bright eyes seemed to have flames, burning Shen Qingchi's cheeks.
She lowered her eyelids to avoid Chunxi's gaze, and as if shy, she scolded him, "Sister-in-law, stop talking."
She hid the guilt in her eyes, but also missed the coldness in Chunxi's eyes.
Chunxi withdrew his hand and said calmly: "Okay, I know you are shy, I won't say it anymore."
After everything for the banquet was prepared, Chunxi and Shen Qingchi quickly prepared the invitations and sent them to the guests from various mansions.
Chunxi personally delivered the Xiao family's invitation to Mrs. Xiao, and she also took the opportunity to thank Mrs. Xiao.
"The shopkeepers my aunt found are truly amazing. After I took over the shop, nothing went wrong. My mother-in-law even handed over the reins to me. If it weren't for my aunt's help, I'd still be completely clueless."
Madam Xiao was also happy for Chunxi, but she became suspicious when she heard that Mrs. Mo had handed over the reins of the household. "How could your mother-in-law hand over the reins so easily?"
"My mother-in-law is ill and can't even host my husband's promotion banquet, so how can she have the energy to take care of the miscellaneous affairs in the mansion? As a daughter-in-law, it's natural for me to step up and help her share her worries."
Chunxi spoke in a cheerful tone, with a look of pride on her face. Old Madam Xiao and Madam Xiao instantly realized that she had climbed up the ladder and seized the power of the head of the Mo family, and they were both amused.
After laughing, Madam Xiao couldn't help but remind her, "Your mother-in-law is willing to hand over the power of the family. She must want to use the promotion banquet to embarrass you and then control you. Do you have a plan to deal with it?"
Chunxi nodded. "My husband and I have discussed this. If my mother-in-law gets angry at the promotion banquet, my husband and I will seize the opportunity to propose a separation. We can then settle all the accounts we've had in public, and my aunt and cousin's wife can be witnesses."
Old Madam Xiao had long been disgusted with the Mo family's actions of appropriating Shen Qingyuan's property and ruining his reputation. When she heard Chunxi's proposal to divide the family, she immediately shouted, "Great! Your mother-in-law has become increasingly greedy over the years. You should settle the score with her in public!"
With the support of Old Madam Xiao, Chunxi felt like he had obtained an imperial sword. He talked for a long time, making Old Madam Xiao smile, and then he said goodbye and left.
After Chunxi left, Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips.
Madam Xiao couldn't help but sigh, "I wasn't too optimistic about this marriage before, but now it seems Yuan'er has married the right person. They've discussed it and decided to live separately. Their lives will surely be even more prosperous than before."
Madam Xiao was also relieved: "Yuan'er has always been aloof and indifferent to everyone, except this girl. He has been solving cases in Jingzhao Prefecture for so many years, he has seen all kinds of monsters and demons, so the girl who catches his eye is naturally not bad."
Mrs. Xiao nodded, and she couldn't help feeling sad when she thought about Xiao Qinghe becoming increasingly thinner in the Wei family.
If Wei Lingze had not gotten into trouble, He'er and he would have been a loving couple living in harmony with each other. But now, they are having cold wars from time to time, and He'er is hiding it from her family. What should she do if this continues?
Old Madam Xiao saw what Madam Xiao was thinking at a glance, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart.
Madam Xiao, the mistress of the household, is good in every way except that she is too soft-hearted when it comes to her children. If Madam Xiao was still in charge of the household, she would have broken up the marriage with the Wei family three years ago, even at the cost of her reputation and the resentment of her granddaughter.
Now that the dust has settled, there's no point in regretting.
Madam Xiao spoke calmly, "Chunxi is quite capable. She's only been with He'er for a few days. The last time He'er came home, she looked much better. If the two of them spend more time together in the future, He'er will be more alert and live a more clear life."
Madam Xiao nodded: "Yes, I also hope that He'er can be like Chunxi, and face everything positively and optimistically."
Chunxi didn't know that Madam Xiao and Old Madam Xiao now had such a high opinion of her. After leaving the Xiao family, she went to the Wei family to deliver the invitation.
However, when she arrived at the door, she was stopped by the doorman: "The young lady is out and not at home. I will pass this invitation to her. Madam Shen, please go back."
Chunxi had given the doorman tips on her first two visits, so the doorman was quite gentle with her.
Chunxi had no doubts and nodded, "It's okay, I have time, I can go in and wait slowly."
It has been several days since they last saw each other, and Chunxi wanted to see how Xiao Qinghe was doing.
However, the doorman said, "I don't know when the young lady will be back today, so Madam Shen should stop waiting."
The Wei family has always been courteous in entertaining guests. Even servants who delivered invitations would be welcomed in and treated to tea. She came here specifically to deliver an invitation but was not allowed in. How could this be justified?
Chunxi sensed something was wrong and glared at the doorman: "Is this Madam Wei's intention or your young lady's?"
The doorman also felt that this was very rude, gritted his teeth and whispered: "Mrs. Shen, please don't embarrass us. It was the eldest young master who ordered that you cannot see the young lady again."
Although Wei Lingze did not catch Chunxi in the act that night, he became extremely wary of Chunxi. His original words were, from now on, neither Cao Chunxi nor the dog could set foot in the Wei family.
The doorman naturally didn't dare to say such words to Chunxi, so he could only smile and persuade Chunxi to leave.
Chunxi didn't make things difficult for him. She handed him the invitation and left.
Not long after, Xiao Qingyue came to the Wei family in a carriage to visit Xiao Qinghe, and told Xiao Qinghe everything about Chunxi being blocked outside the door.
When Wei Lingze returned from his duty in the palace at night, he saw the light on in the study and Xiao Qinghe sitting in the room with a cold look on her face.
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