Chapter 167 Returning to the Marquisate to Observe Mourning
Xiao Qinghe had a wound on her neck, so Yun didn't let her show up and went to the front hall alone.
An old man with slightly gray hair on his temples was sitting in the hall. He sat upright. Although he was just a shopkeeper, he did not have the smell of money of a businessman. Instead, he had the dignity of a superior.
Seeing Yun come in, the old man immediately stood up and saluted: "Greetings, Madam."
Yun originally thought that Chunxi had sent an ordinary shopkeeper and could just dismiss him casually, but the old man before them was obviously not an ordinary person.
Yun's heart sank, but she didn't show it on her face. She only asked in confusion, "The funeral of the Marquis of Qingyuan's wife has just been completed, why did Madam Shen think of sending a gift?"
After her mother-in-law passed away, Chunxi didn't have to go to the grave with Shen Qingyuan, but as a daughter-in-law, she had to stay at home and avoid socializing.
Although Yun didn't blame him, he obviously didn't agree with it.
The old man remained calm and explained, "Madam, this was something Young Madam instructed us to do long ago. Young Madam was able to take over the shop thanks to the staff provided by Old Madam Xiao. Young Madam Wei also helped Young Madam select the land and farm. To express her gratitude, Young Madam gave Young Madam Wei 10% of the shop's dividends as a thank you gift. I'm here today to give you the first quarter's dividends."
Although Chunxi had to observe mourning for Mrs. Mo, she still had to run the shop under her name, and there was nothing wrong with the shopkeeper delivering the dividends promised to Xiao Qinghe on her behalf.
As the old man spoke, he took out a few silver bills from his sleeve.
Although the Wei family is wealthy and has no shortage of this little money, no one would drive away someone who comes to give money. What's more, there is also the favor of Old Madam Xiao. How could she refuse it on behalf of Xiao Qinghe?
Yun signaled the servant to take the banknote. After carefully considering the old man's words, she couldn't help but ask, "Are you also the one chosen by Old Madam Xiao for Madam Shen?"
"Madam, my surname is Sun. When I was young, I was fortunate enough to be appreciated by the old lady and helped manage some of the Xiao family's businesses outside. However, I am old now and can no longer take care of so many things. Now, I am honored to be sent by the old lady to take care of the shop for Madam Shen."
Although Manager Sun is old, he is very humble in his words and deeds.
Yun's heart sank even more.
Anyone who was able to help Old Madam Xiao manage the Xiao family business when she was young and can continue to work for Old Madam Xiao now is not an ordinary person, but a talented person who is deeply trusted by Old Madam Xiao.
Did Chunxi really just ask Manager Sun to deliver the dividends, or did he want Manager Sun to find out something?
After all, the timing of Manager Sun's arrival was just too coincidental.
Just as Yun was wondering, Shopkeeper Sun stood up and said, "This month's dividends have all been given to Madam. I won't bother you any further."
After saying this, Shopkeeper Sun left under the guidance of his servants.
Manager Sun did not ask about Xiao Qinghe, which made Yun even more uneasy.
After some thought, Yun asked Mother Yin to take the banknotes to Lingfengyuan and agreed to Xiao Qinghe's request to hire a guard.
No matter how the couple quarrels at home, as long as He'er doesn't go back to her parents' home to complain, there is still room for reconciliation.
After Mother Yin left, Xiao Qinghe stared at the banknotes in his hand for a long time.
Unexpectedly, this time, it was her aunt who helped her again.
Wei Lingze didn't expect that Chunxi, who was in mourning for Mrs. Mo, would still interfere in his and Xiao Qinghe's affairs, but he didn't get angry and smash things like before.
After Mrs. Mo's death, Shen Qingyuan had to suspend his duties and observe mourning for three years. Soon Chunxi would pay the price for what she had done during this period.
Chunxi returned home after talking to Manager Sun. As soon as he got off the carriage, he saw Mo Yunwan standing weakly at the door.
"Where has sister-in-law gone? Why did she come back so late? She's in mourning now, so it's better for her not to go out."
As soon as Chunxi walked over, Mo Yunwan couldn't wait to start blaming her.
Chunxi glanced at her and said with a half-smile: "My sister-in-law knows that I am just observing mourning. I thought I was a big villain. If my sister-in-law is not watching, I will go to kill people and set fire to things."
Mo Yunwan choked and softened her tone: "Don't misunderstand, sister-in-law, I don't mean to restrict your freedom, I'm just kindly reminding you."
"What's up?"
Chunxi didn't want to waste words, so he asked directly. Mo Yunwan nodded immediately: "Father has moved back to the mansion. He wants my eldest sister-in-law to move back first so that everyone can take care of each other."
"The house is fully staffed with maids and guards, all handpicked by your eldest brother. There's nothing to take care of."
Chunxi refused without hesitation, and the next moment she heard Mo Yunwan say, "Brother has not been home for the past three months, and it's bound to be lonely for sister-in-law to live alone at home. It's better for everyone to live together."
What he meant was that he was worried about Chunxi living alone outside, and was afraid that she would not be able to endure it for three months and would cheat on him.
Chunxi curved her eyes and said cheerfully, "Okay, I'll pack my things and go home with my sister-in-law."
Chunxi moved quickly, packed a few sets of clothes, and returned to the Marquis' Mansion with Mo Yunwan.
After entering the Marquis' Mansion, Mo Yunwan spoke softly, "Father saw that I had been busy and responsible, so he let me continue to manage the family. My eldest sister-in-law is only going home to stay for a few months. Father means that the family's leadership will not change. I hope my eldest sister-in-law doesn't mind."
"No problem."
Chunxi answered quickly, as if he had no obsession with being the head of the family.
Chunxi's cooperation made Mo Yunwan feel uneasy. She tried to explain, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I'm just responsible for the daily affairs of the mansion. Father is the head of the family. Like you, I listen to him."
What she meant was that she would not deliberately treat Chunxi harshly by relying on her power as the head of the household.
Marquis Qingyuan did not live in the main courtyard, but moved into the Wenxin Courtyard which was originally vacant.
Chunxi and Mo Yunwan went to pay their respects to the Marquis of Qingyuan. The Marquis looked Chunxi up and down and warned her in a deep voice, "The family is in mourning. Behave yourself when you return. If you dare to do anything wrong again, I will not forgive you!"
"My father is right. My daughter-in-law must keep it in mind."
Chunxi was very respectful. Marquis Qingyuan said a few more words and then let them leave.
After leaving the main courtyard, Mo Yunwan said apologetically, "Grandma has moved into the main courtyard, and Wenxin Courtyard has been occupied by my father. Several uncles and aunts also live in the Marquis' Mansion. There are no extra rooms right now. Could you please let me stay with Grandma in the main courtyard for a while?"
After Mrs. Mo's death, the happiest person was Mrs. Wu. Without a mistress in the mansion, she, the old lady, could finally enjoy her life. She couldn't wait to move into the main courtyard and brought all the Shen family members back home, letting Chunxi live with her, with the intention of training them again and establishing her authority.
Mo Yunwan's tone was tentative, but she could not hide the gloating in her eyes.
Chunxi threw the bag over her shoulder and grinned, "Great! As a granddaughter-in-law, I'm so happy to be able to live with my grandmother. How could I feel wronged?"
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