Chapter 159 It’s okay for your brother and I to suffer some grievances
Xiao Qinghe also brought the same news as Xiao Qingyue.
Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu are very popular in the Yun clan school.
In addition to the children of aristocratic families, the Yun clan school also has some talented students from poor families. Most of them did not personally attend the promotion banquet of the Marquis' Mansion, and were not aware of how the Mo family climbed onto the throne. Seeing that Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu both gave up their studies and went home to take care of the sick, while Shen Qingyuan, as the eldest son and a high-ranking official in the Censorate, remained indifferent, they were quite dissatisfied, and some even wrote articles to mock him.
These articles were only circulated among literati, so it was normal that Chunxi didn't know about it. Xiao Qinghe only knew about the situation because he was with the Yun family and accidentally heard the Yun family talk about it.
At night, Shen Qingyuan came back and Chunxi immediately asked about Mo's illness.
Shen Qingyuan said coldly: "She won't die of illness so easily, don't worry."
"Of course I know she won't die easily from illness, but outsiders don't know. They are all scolding my husband for being unfilial. How can my husband just let them scold him for nothing?"
Chunxi put her hands on her hips, feeling very unfair for Shen Qingyuan.
Shen Qingyuan said calmly, "I don't mind. They have the mouths on their bodies. I can scold them if I want. It won't hurt me anyway."
"But I do mind. My husband has done nothing wrong, so why should he bear all this blame? I will go back to the Marquis' Mansion tomorrow to find out the truth."
Chunxi directly stated her decision. Shen Qingyuan frowned and said after a long while: "She is not my biological mother. The entire Shen family has nothing to do with me. I don't want you to be tortured by them because of me."
Moreover, Chunxi has done a lot for him these days.
Chunxi saw Shen Qingyuan's worry, reached out and held Shen Qingyuan's face, looking straight into his eyes: "We have been married for so long, my husband, don't you know my strength? I am not the kind of person who tolerates grievances. Moreover, I have plenty of strength and means. Who dares to give me a hard time?"
Chunxi spoke cheerfully, and before Shen Qingyuan could speak, she continued, "Besides, the mansion is quiet and deserted right now, and I'm quite bored staying at home. My husband, just let me go back to see what's happening."
Shen Qingyuan thought of Chunxi's previous achievements, and his brows relaxed a little, but he still asked worriedly: "Madam, are you really not bored?"
"No, it's not annoying," Chunxi answered without hesitation, and pecked Shen Qingyuan on the lips again. "My husband treats me very well. I like him very much. I am very happy and proud to be able to help him deal with the affairs of the harem."
Chunxi's eyes sparkled with joy. Shen Qingyuan's Adam's apple rolled slightly, and he deepened the kiss.
On the second day, Shen Qingyuan asked the imperial physician to accompany Chunxi back to the Marquis' Mansion.
The air in the main courtyard was filled with a strong smell of medicine. Mrs. Mo was lying on the bed, her face pale, her eye sockets sunken, and her breath was barely there. It seemed as if someone had sucked all her energy out of her in just a few days and she was about to pass away.
The accounts were empty, and many of the servants in the Marquis' Mansion were sold off. Now, only Nanny Jia and Mo Yunwan were serving in the main courtyard.
The two of them also looked haggard, and it was obvious that they had not had an easy time these days.
Chunxi stood at the doorway, not entering. The imperial physician examined Madam Mo and gave her acupuncture. Then he came out and whispered, "Madam Hou has a strong liver fire and is depressed. Her qi and blood are now stagnant throughout her body. Her condition is indeed not good. I will prescribe a prescription. If there is no improvement in four or five days, have Lord Shen tell me so that I can adjust the prescription."
He is really sick.
Chunxi was a little surprised, but she didn't show it on her face. She thanked the imperial physician politely and personally escorted him out of the house.
Back in the main courtyard, Shen Qingyue and Shen Qingyu rushed over after hearing the news.
Shen Qingyu was deeply hostile to Chunxi and asked rudely, "What are you doing back here? Do you think mother isn't sick enough?"
Chunxi didn't think that the emptying of the private vault would make Madam Mo so angry. She said calmly, "Although we have separated, we are still a family. Mother is seriously ill, and as the eldest daughter-in-law, I should go home to take care of her."
The sound of porcelain shattering could be heard from the room, followed by Madam Mo's hoarse and unpleasant roar: "Get out of here! I don't need your fake kindness. Stop getting in my way!"
"Did you hear me? Mom told you to get out, so get out now!"
Shen Qingyu was about to push Chunxi when he was stopped by Shen Qingyue: "Third brother, I've told you so many times not to be disrespectful to your sister-in-law."
Shen Qingyue scolded him and asked Shen Qingyu to go into the house to look after Mrs. Mo, while he followed Chunxi out of the main courtyard.
"Mother is now ill and confused, and her temper has become strange. Third brother is also worried about her and confused. I hope my eldest sister-in-law will not be offended if I offend her."
Shen Qingyue apologized sincerely and then bowed respectfully.
Shen Qingyue was so polite that Chunxi didn't hold on to her. She said something magnanimous: "We are all family. Second brother, there is no need to be so polite. Since mother doesn't want to see me, then I won't be an eyesore here anymore."
Chunxi was about to leave when Shen Qingyue spoke again, "We are taking care of Mother here, so she really doesn't need your help. But there is something I need your help with right now."
"What?"
"The fourth young master of the Taifu Mansion and Chi'er are in love. He visited yesterday, but his mother is seriously ill and has no energy to discuss marriage. We have to ask my eldest sister-in-law to help discuss it."
Taifu Mansion?
Chunxi remembered that Mrs. Mo had intended to establish a relationship with the Taifu Mansion before. This should have been a happy event for Mrs. Mo, and she should have been happy to prepare for it. Why did she fall ill instead?
Is there something fishy going on with this marriage?
Chunxi thought about it carefully and did not agree directly. Shen Qingyue immediately said, "If my sister-in-law feels embarrassed, then forget it. I can write a letter to my mentor and ask if my mentor's wife can help my sister find a match."
The mentor Shen Qingyue mentioned was a teacher from the Yun clan school. This teacher was highly respected and although he had not entered the officialdom, he had many students all over the world and was very respected in front of the major families.
The news that Mrs. Mo was seriously ill had already spread throughout the clan school. He bypassed Chunxi and went directly to his master's wife to act as a matchmaker for his sister, which naturally made people think that Shen Qingyuan was unfilial.
The fact that Chunxi took the initiative to come to the door today means that he has heard the rumors. Although Shen Qingyue's tone was gentle, there was a lot of threat behind his words.
Chunxi was thoughtful for a moment, then said, "Okay, go find your master's wife."
"Thank you, sister-in-law..." Shen Qingyue was confident in what he was saying, but he realized something was wrong halfway through. He looked up in disbelief and asked, "What did sister-in-law just say?"
Chunxi didn't blame him for his poor hearing at such a young age. She patiently explained, "Although I'm your eldest sister-in-law, I come from a poor background, I can barely read, and I'm not familiar with the rules of marriage in aristocratic families. If I were to intervene rashly, I'd definitely mess this up. Second brother had the foresight to decide that asking your master's wife to act as a matchmaker was the best option."
Chunxi nodded after she finished speaking, indicating her agreement with Shen Qingyue's decision.
Shen Qingyue's expression froze completely. He was afraid Chunxi didn't understand, so he said bluntly: "Mother is seriously ill, and it is reasonable for my sister-in-law to take charge of the affairs of the mansion. If outsiders are allowed to interfere, I am afraid it will damage the reputation of my brother and sister-in-law."
Chunxi nodded: "I know, but mother doesn't want to see me, how could she let me interfere in my sister's marriage? For the sake of mother's health, it's okay for your brother and I to suffer a little."
Shen Qingyue: "..."
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