Chapter 180 Madam, are you right?
In Songhe Courtyard, Old Madam Xiao heard the news that Shen Qingyuan would be reinstated early and laughed happily: "Yuan'er has been silent for ten years and finally got promoted to the Censorate, but he encountered something like this. I was worried that he would be hit hard. I didn't expect that things would turn around and he would be reinstated so soon. It's really great."
Madam Xiao heard that Chunxi had arrived and also came to Songhe Courtyard. Seeing the old lady's joy, she nodded in agreement and said, "Thanks to Ah Xi's astuteness, she realized that Madam Mo was murdered. Yuan'er is really lucky to marry her."
Madam Xiao was very pleased with Chunxi and immediately wanted to ask someone to open her private vault to get some things for Chunxi as a reward. Chunxi knelt down first and said, "Aunt and cousin, you are too kind. Actually, Ah Xi is not here to announce the good news today, but to apologize."
Chunxi explained the whole story of Yunshan Temple. "I suspected someone was behind Mo Yunwan's actions, and I wanted to use this opportunity to expose the person behind the scenes. So I used He'er and Princess Hengyang. I didn't expect my nephew-in-law to get wind of the situation and come catch us in the act. This has damaged both families' reputations. My aunt and cousin-in-law can do whatever they want with Ah Xi."
Chunxi actually guessed that the person behind Mo Yunwan was Wei Lingze, but she couldn't say that in front of Old Madam Xiao and Madam Xiao.
Madam Xiao didn't speak immediately. After a moment's hesitation, she stepped forward to help Chunxi up. "My dear girl, if you hadn't made a big deal out of this, He'er wouldn't know how much more she would have suffered. Now everyone knows that Wei Lingze's temperament has changed drastically and he's irritable and easily angered. If he doesn't repent, the Xiao family would be right to divorce the Wei family and dissolve the engagement."
The aristocratic families value their reputation the most. As the mistress of the house, Mrs. Xiao loves her daughter, but there are many things she cannot do. Chunxi has made things worse this time. Wei Lingze's injury and paralysis are no longer a weapon that he can use to demand revenge on the Xiao family. Instead, it has become a stain on him. This is actually very beneficial to the Xiao family.
Seeing Madam Xiao taking the initiative to bring up the matter of divorce, Chunxi said, "My cousin loves He'er so much, so I won't hide some things from her."
Chunxi's expression was rarely serious. Madam Xiao pulled Chunxi to sit down, and Madam Xiao also dismissed the servants.
In the quiet room, only Chunxi's slow and steady voice remained.
"My husband discovered many strange things about the Ye family case. Last time we came back from Xuzhou, my husband and I experienced many assassination attempts along the way. My husband has been secretly investigating these days and now he has some clues. He hasn't told me the specific details, but those clues are all related to Wei Lingze."
Madam Xiao knew about the relationship between Madam Xiao and Shen Qingyuan. After hearing what Chunxi said, she was shocked and angry: "Has Wei Lingze gone crazy? He'er must have told him how much the Xiao family values Yuan'er. Why would he do such a cruel thing to Yuan'er?"
Mrs. Xiao was still in shock, but Old Madam Xiao had already seen through where Wei Lingze's murderous intent came from.
Shen Qingyuan has been very low-key in Jingzhao Prefecture for the past ten years. Although he is not sociable, he will not take the initiative to make enemies with others. He has no chance to meet Wei Lingze. The only intersection between the two now is Chunxi.
Chunxi took care of Wei Lingze for three years. After she left, Wei Lingze probably realized that he was unwilling to let go.
Thinking of Shen Qingyuan's recent changes, Old Madam Xiao sighed secretly. No wonder this man suddenly became motivated. It turned out that he was afraid of having his love snatched away by someone else.
Shen Qingyuan and Wei Lingze will eventually go to court. If the evidence is conclusive, Wei Lingze will be dismissed from office at best and exiled at worst. If Xiao Qinghe doesn't want to be implicated, she must divorce him before that.
Madam Xiao quickly understood this. She frowned and said, "Let's not even talk about how deeply He'er loves Wei Lingze. Even if she wants to divorce, I'm afraid the Wei family won't let her go easily."
If the Wei family was willing to give up this marriage, they would have taken the initiative to cancel the engagement when Wei Lingze was injured. Why did they have to wait until now?
Chunxi comforted her gently, "Actually, there's no need to worry too much about this matter, cousin. As long as He'er gives up on Wei Lingze, she'll find a way to divorce him. With her intelligence, it shouldn't be difficult for her to get out of this unscathed."
But the person involved is often confused. What if He'er is still thinking about the old relationship and refuses to give up?
Madam Xiao was still worried, but Old Madam Xiao laughed: "Ah Xi is right. I watched He'er grow up. Although she has a gentle and soft temperament, she will not be manipulated. Now that she has hit a wall, she should be more sober than the bystanders."
Old Madam Xiao had seen countless people and rarely made mistakes in her judgment. Her words calmed Madam Xiao down, but she couldn't help but tear up.
Her He'er was such a good girl, but she was ruined by Wei Lingze!
After leaving the Xiao family, Chunxi went straight back to the new house.
Because of the need for Jingzhao Prefecture to investigate a case, Mo's coffin was dug out. Shen Qingyuan no longer had to guard the tomb and had already returned.
Chunxi smelled the aroma of food from a long distance away from the main courtyard. She quickened her pace and as soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw Shen Qingyuan coming out of the small kitchen.
In order to make cooking easier, Shen Qingyuan rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong and powerful forearms. He no longer had the cold and imposing aura he showed in front of outsiders, but instead exuded the feeling of a down-to-earth husband.
However, they hadn't lived together for a few days, and Chunxi's nose inexplicably felt sore when he saw this scene.
She couldn't help but step forward and hug Shen Qingyuan's waist: "My husband is a dignified third-rank minister, why does he cook for me personally?"
"Madam is also the wife of a third-rank minister. It is only natural for you to eat the food cooked by your husband."
Chunxi was amused and quickly washed his hands to help serve the rice and dishes.
There were only the two of them eating, and Shen Qingyuan prepared three dishes and a soup.
Scrambled eggs with leeks, stir-fried liver and kidneys, braised beef and goat berry stewed lamb soup.
Chunxi looked at the dishes and then at Shen Qingyuan, wanting to say something but stopping herself. Shen Qingyuan, on the other hand, looked calm and said, "What's wrong? Are these dishes not to Madam's liking?"
Chunxi shook her head, and finally asked, "My husband, are you feeling unwell? Why are all the dishes I made today nourishing the kidneys and strengthening the yang?"
"Oh? These vegetables actually have such benefits?"
Shen Qingyuan raised his eyebrows, his surprise showing on his face, obviously on purpose.
Chunxi vaguely sensed something was amiss and was about to change the subject when she saw Shen Qingyuan slap a piece of paper on the table: "I found this menu in the room, and it was full of dishes like these. I thought the Madam was dissatisfied with me."
Chunxi: “…”!!!
This was the menu the doctor gave her when she went to the clinic that day. As soon as she got home, Mo Yunwan called her back to the Marquis' Mansion, and she didn't have time to destroy it!
"Husband, please listen to my explanation. This is what happened..."
Chunxi hurriedly recounted the story of seeing Wei Lingze and Xiao Qinghe outside the clinic that day, and explained, "I was worried that He'er might be in trouble, so I just made it up to get some information. I have absolutely no complaints about my husband."
"So, Madam, you slandered me outside and still think you're right?"
“…”
It is said that a short separation is better than a new marriage, let alone Shen Qingyuan who occupied justice and ate so many dishes.
Chunxi felt like a dough, being tossed over and over, flattened and rolled into a ball, and in the end he couldn't even tell whether he was asleep or fainted.
Chunxi had consumed so much energy that she fell into a deep sleep the next day and had no idea what was happening in the yard.
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