Chapter 145: Nephew-in-law doesn’t know how to behave, uncle can teach you
In front of everyone in the Xiao family, Wei Lingze had no confidence in front of Xiao Qinghe. He explained in a gentle voice: "Mother-in-law, there are some misunderstandings here. I didn't interfere with Guan He'er's social life."
After Wei Lingze finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Qinghe and used his eyes to signal Xiao Qinghe to help him prove it. However, before Xiao Qinghe could speak, Chunxi stepped forward and took her arm affectionately: "So it was a misunderstanding. Then I feel relieved. Then, when I go to the Wei family to look for He'er next time, no one should stop me, right, nephew-in-law?"
Chunxi said the last sentence while looking at Wei Lingze with a look of provocation.
Wei Lingze gritted his teeth in anger, but he still maintained his composure and said solemnly, "Of course, little aunt can come to see He'er anytime she wants."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Qingyuan and Shen Qingyue also received the news and came to greet him.
Today, Shen Qingyuan was wearing a crimson brocade robe. He looked high-spirited and extraordinary, as if he had turned back into the proud top scholar from ten years ago.
Old Madam Xiao couldn't help but tear up after just one look, and everyone in the Xiao family began to praise her.
Shen Qingyuan accepted the compliment calmly, greeted everyone, and came to Chunxi's side. He glanced at Wei Lingze coldly, then asked Chunxi, "Did anything happen?"
Chunxi curved her eyes and said, "It's nothing serious. There was just a small misunderstanding before. We have already made it clear. My nephew-in-law said that I can go to the Wei family to look for He'er anytime in the future."
Shen Qingyuan also knew that Wei Lingze had ordered his servants to keep Chunxi out. Upon hearing Chunxi's words, he gave Wei Lingze a cold look and said, "In any case, if your nephew-in-law had awe for you, his young aunt, the servants wouldn't have caused such a misunderstanding."
Shen Qingyuan said this bluntly, and the eyes of Madam Xiao and everyone in the Xiao family immediately fell on Wei Lingze.
Regardless of Chunxi's previous identity, Shen Qingyuan loves and respects her, and the Xiao family also recognizes her, so Wei Lingze should also treat her as an elder.
Invisible pressure enveloped Wei Lingze. He glared at Shen Qingyuan, but finally softened his stance: "Uncle Shen is right. I will definitely respect my aunt in the future."
The three words "little aunt" were squeezed out from between Wei Lingze's teeth, with deep meaning, as if he wanted to eat Chunxi alive.
Chunxi seemed to be completely oblivious to what was said and continued, "Nephew-in-law, stop talking big and take concrete action in the future."
After saying this, Chunxi took Xiao Qinghe's hand and asked Old Madam Xiao and all the female members of the Xiao family to go inside.
After they all went in, Shen Qingyue led Xiao's father and others into the mansion. Wei Lingze wanted to follow Xiao's father, but was stopped by Shen Qingyuan.
The two of them soon fell behind. Wei Lingze glared at Shen Qingyuan with cold eyes: "What else do you want to do?"
Shen Qingyuan met Wei Lingze's eyes, his sharp gaze piercing through his skin, revealing the twisted and dark soul within. "Although the Ye family case is closed, it doesn't mean the truth is as it is. A lot of things happened to your aunt and I during our trip to Xuzhou. If you can't learn to behave yourself, I, as your uncle, wouldn't mind teaching you a lesson."
With no outsiders around, Shen Qingyuan shed his dull and distant appearance, revealing his cold and sharp edge.
His eyes were sharp, as if he had already grasped all the evidence of Wei Lingze's crimes.
As long as he wanted, he could kick Wei Lingze into the mud at any time.
Wei Lingze's muscles tensed up inch by inch, and he felt like he was being stared at by a ferocious beast that had awakened from its sleep.
Ye Er's case had been closed long ago, and he took all the credit for it and was promoted. He thought that Shen Qingyuan was just a mediocre person who was troubled by the affairs in the harem, and even wanted to use the Xuzhou incident to get rid of Shen Qingyuan. However, he did not expect that Shen Qingyuan had already seen through everything, and now he was blatantly using these two things to threaten him!
However, Shen Qingyuan did not produce any evidence, and Wei Lingze quickly relaxed again: "I don't understand what Uncle Shen is talking about."
Wei Lingze's reaction was within Shen Qingyuan's expectations. Shen Qingyuan curled his lips and said, "It doesn't matter if you don't understand now. You will understand it later."
After saying this, Shen Qingyuan left. Wei Lingze stood there, looking at his back, with a sinister look in his eyes.
If Shen Qingyuan insists on holding on to these two cases, then they will have no choice but to fight to the death!
In the garden, because Old Madam Xiao rarely showed up, the guests present spontaneously gathered around Old Madam Xiao and Madam Xiao.
Chunxi and Xiao Qinghe sat on the left and right of Old Madam Xiao. Seeing that Old Madam Xiao was very close to her, everyone naturally became respectful towards Chunxi, Madam Shen.
Mo Yunwan had been busy for most of the day and finally got a chance to shine, but now it was all overshadowed by Chunxi.
Seeing her useless, Madam Mo sneered and mocked her, "You can only play tricks in front of Yu'er. She doesn't even take you seriously."
Unable to attract everyone's attention, Mo Yunwan could only flatteringly pour tea for Madam Mo: "My aunt is teaching you that someone as scheming as Cao Chunxi still needs your help to tame her."
Mrs. Mo was also dissatisfied with Mrs. Xiao's airs and dominance at the Marquis' Mansion. She took the tea that Mo Yunwan handed to her, took a sip, and winked at Aunt Jia: "Go see if Mrs. Wang has arrived."
"yes."
Nanny Jia responded and withdrew. Not long after, Wang appeared in front of everyone with the people from the Mo family. Wang even held Ning's hand and seemed to be very close to Ning.
Madam Mo raised her eyes and looked at Mo Yunwan. Mo Yunwan whispered, "Before, Cao Chunxi directly kicked her mother out. Now that she has taken over the power of the family, Wan'er is afraid that the doorman will stop her, so she asked her mother to help keep an eye on it to avoid ruining her aunt's plan."
As she spoke, Ning brought Wang directly to the front of the crowd.
Interest ignited in Mrs. Mo's eyes, waiting for the show to begin, and she reluctantly felt that Mo Yunwan was still somewhat useful.
"Madam Shen, why didn't you send a carriage to pick up your family to come to the mansion for a banquet on such a great day? If I hadn't run into your mother at the door just now, I'm afraid your mother wouldn't even be able to enter the mansion today."
Ning spoke in a loud voice, fearing that others couldn't hear what she said. After she finished speaking, she pushed Wang in front of the crowd.
Wang was so happy when she received the jade bracelet and earrings sent by Cao Wen that day that she specially made a set of clothes with the good material that Chunxi had brought back from the Wei family. She also boasted to her neighbors that her son-in-law had been promoted to a third-rank official and that she would come to the marquis's mansion to attend the promotion banquet.
She had dressed up carefully today and even bought two gold hairpins to put on her hair. However, standing in front of these ladies from aristocratic families, she still lacked confidence and bent down unconsciously, looking timid and inferior.
But the look she gave Chunxi was still as strong and overbearing as usual, hoping that Chunxi would say something to make her, as a mother, feel proud and stand up straight.
However, Chunxi just watched coldly and did not speak for Wang.
That day, Cao Wen talked about the bracelet and earrings, and Chunxi returned home once.
She didn't go in, but stood outside the yard and asked Wang to return the things. She didn't ask Cao Wen to send the things home. These were stolen goods that someone deliberately designed to frame her.
But Wang refused to listen and scolded Chunxi.
She has always been like this. She would never give up what she had obtained. The bracelet and earrings that Cao Wen brought back were so much to her liking. Chunxi asking for them was like cutting her flesh. Adding to the resentment accumulated over the past few days, Wang Shi did not hesitate to use the most vicious words.
Chunxi left after listening for a while, and now he felt no emotion when he saw Wang again.
Her mother has called her an unfilial daughter so many times, how can she not prove this crime?
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