Although Mrs. Zhao was suspicious, she still interrupted the topic and asked someone to investigate Mrs. Wu: "If it is true, send her directly to the farm. It is inconvenient to bully the young lady. Such a cunning servant is the most hateful and must not be kept.
Also, the servants in the young lady's yard testified against each other, and after screening, those who should be sent away were sent away, and those who should be sold were sold."
The housekeeper was terrified. She shouldn't have accepted Mrs. Wu's favor and pleaded for her. It almost got her into trouble. "I'll do it right away. Mrs. Wu looks honest and decent. I've been deceived by her."
"You should also be more careful. Father-in-law cares so much about the eldest daughter. I don't need to tell you. If this matter is reported to Father-in-law, none of you will survive."
"I will punish them right away. Anyone who dares to neglect the young lady will be beaten to death."
"Go down."
Mrs. Zhao pulled Chen Xinyue aside and said, "There are many people at home, so there are many things to do. I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself."
"No, bullying a child is punishable by death."
Chen Xinyue is not a kind-hearted person. If she does something wrong, she should pay the price. What's more, she bullied a mute child. She deserves to die.
Mrs. Zhao was even more satisfied, not so confused.
Just then, everyone in the family came back. Zhao Biao and his son walked in together. Zhao Xing held the invitation and said, "It's the Zhang family's wedding invitation with my aunt. The date is set for half a month later. It's quite hasty. They should be able to do it right."
"The invitations have been sent out, so it should be confirmed. Zhang Zhao actually accepted it. I thought he would struggle for a few more days."
"This person is very scheming and may have other plans. However, it's a good thing that my aunt can get married and our family will have peace and quiet."
Zhao Biao felt that his son was saying something about him, but he had no evidence.
Zhao Xing had a simple and honest face and sincere eyes. He didn't even want to find an excuse to beat her up. "Look at my precious daughter. Did Tongtong have fun today?"
Zhao Biao ignored his unlucky son and focused on his lovely daughter, and all his worries disappeared.
Zhao Letong was waiting at the door, opening her arms for a hug. "Daddy, your work is tough, but it's tough for me too. I'm the busiest person in the family."
"Haha, Tongtong is the cutest, the most well-behaved child in our family. You must be hungry. Let's set the table and eat."
[Dad, my nephew brought back a girl. Please be careful and don't scare her. This girl is not ordinary.]
Zhao Biao frowned. His eldest grandson was of marriageable age, but it was against etiquette for him to bring a girl home casually.
She walked in with a stern face, wondering if it was some vixen trying to seduce his eldest grandson.
Chen Xinyue looked at his serious and cold face, which exuded an air of authority without anger. His sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts at a glance. She stood up nervously and said, "Greetings, General Zhao."
"Well, sit down. You are a guest, there is no need to be restrained."
"Thank you, General."
With Zhao Letong pleading for them, the female family members sat at a separate table, and Chen Xinyue was not so nervous.
When Zhao Youping came back, they were just about to prepare dinner. He would come back at an uncertain time, so they wouldn't wait for him. But he came back at dinner time today, which further confirmed their speculation that he had a special relationship with this girl.
"I've met my grandfather, father, second uncle, mother, and aunts."
"Sit down and eat. We can talk about anything after we finish eating."
The Zhao family does not scold children while eating. This is a rule left by Mrs. Zhao. Zhao Biao himself has a bad temper and the children are afraid of him. How can they have a good meal if he scolds the children while eating?
If Mrs. Zhao were alive, this family would be warmer and happier. Unlike now, Zhao Biao's face is gloomy, the whole family is depressed, and no one dares to plead.
Fortunately, the young lady is smart now and can liven up the atmosphere, making life a little easier for everyone.
Zhao Youping was eating absentmindedly. Zhao Biao asked, "What's the origin of that girl? Last time you told me about the Chen family, have you made any progress?"
"Grandfather, I rescued this girl on the road. I didn't care about it at first, but my aunt said that this girl is extraordinary and keeping her will help us. I really don't have any other intentions. I am not the kind of person who doesn't know etiquette or is ignorant.
The girl from the Chen family has disappeared. The person we sent was a step too late, and she was taken away by the people from the Marquis' Mansion. Later, she escaped, and now the Marquis' Mansion is also looking for her.
Zhao Youping was a little worried. Where could he find it?
Chen Boyang was also furious. So many servants couldn't do anything to a little girl. They were all useless!
Zhao Xing seemed to be lost in thought. "This girl's surname is also Chen, and she's hiding from pursuit. It's such a coincidence that she appears here. Could it be..."
Zhao Youping's eyes lit up. Is this possible?
"Is it such a coincidence?"
"Just ask, don't worry about it, I'll let your sister-in-law ask, we're all women, it's easier for us to talk."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."
Zhao Youping was happy. It would be great if this girl was really Miss Chen.
Chen Xinyue was very satisfied with the meal. The food in the general's mansion was economical. Braised pork elbow, braised pork, roasted spare ribs, stir-fried shrimp with celery, four-happiness meatballs, and vegetarian braised mushrooms were all her favorite dishes.
It’s not as light as the food in the south, nor as spicy as Sichuan cuisine. It’s like the food in the north, with thick oil and red sauce, which is best eaten with rice.
"Miss Chen, just tell me what you like to eat. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare it early. You can just make do with this meal today."
"It's already very good. I'm really grateful for you treating me like this. I don't have any other skills, but my medical skills are decent. If anyone in your family is feeling unwell, I can help them."
Mrs. Zhao said happily, "That's great. There's no need to hire a doctor. You can be the family physician."
"Okay, thank you, grandma."
Wealthy families have large populations and all have their own doctors. Some even have two or three doctors to serve their masters.
The Zhao family was frugal and did not have a family physician. They invited doctors from outside to see the family, and for serious cases, they invited imperial physicians. Chen Xinyue's ability to come to their home to be the family physician was a good use of her resources. She had her own value and felt more comfortable living at home.
Mrs. Zhao arranged a separate guest room for her to stay in, and Chen Xinyue settled down in the Zhao family. She took care of everyone in the house and did her best to serve them, no matter whether they were servants or masters, without giving them any favors.
His acupuncture skills are superb. Most minor ailments can be cured by acupuncture alone without the need for medication.
In just three days, he had already won the favor of everyone in the Zhao family.
Mrs. Zhao thought about what her master had told her and felt reluctant to let her go. If this was really the daughter of the Chen family, the Zhao family would not be able to keep her and could not afford to use her.
However, considering Fang Jingru's misery, she still needs her daughter's help, so she can only ask her clearly.
When Chen Xinyue came back from giving someone an acupuncture injection, she saw Mrs. Zhao standing outside the door waiting for her. She hurried over to greet her, "Grandma, just call me over if you need anything. Why should I wait outside?"
"I'll just stand there quietly. No need to be polite. Our family doesn't have so many rules."
"Well, I can see that too. Your family is very nice. They are the most reasonable and open-minded people I have ever met."
Mrs. Zhao said, "We are all straightforward people. There's no need to beat around the bush. I'll just speak frankly. Are you the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Changping's mansion?"
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