For a moment, Yao didn't react, and subconsciously said, "My parents are the only ones in Jingzhou. When I'm able, I can bring them over to live with me. I don't dare to think about anything else."
He Jiuniang raised an eyebrow and asked, "You were framed by your brother like this, didn't you ever think about fighting back? Are you just going to let it go like this?"
Only then did Yao realize what she meant, and she gave a bitter smile and said, "But there's nothing I can do but let it go like this. After all, they are my own brothers. If I keep holding a grudge, my parents won't be happy either."
No matter what, she is a married daughter, and no matter how much her parents love her, they can't be completely devoted to her. Besides, she is already very satisfied with her current life, so she doesn't yearn for anything else.
Of course, more importantly, she didn't have the ability to argue with her brothers and sisters-in-law; doing so would only lead to them turning the tables on her and causing her unnecessary trouble.
Hearing her say that, He Jiuniang could actually understand it quite well. After all, women in this era did not have the mindset of fighting back, and very few people could stand up and openly resist.
However, understanding does not equate to support. It's one thing for the eldest and second sons of the Yao family to scheme against Susu, but they even went so far as to scheme against her, trying to get the Hu family involved with her while they themselves enjoyed the benefits brought by the Hu family. How wishful they were.
After dealing with the Hu family, I'll also take care of those two Yao brothers on my way back to Jingzhou. Revenge should be struck while the iron is hot, otherwise the anger will dissipate over time.
"Fine, you be magnanimous, and I'll take my revenge. Your two brothers schemed against me, and I won't let them get away with it. What do you think?"
He Jiuniang stared intently at her expression, watching her reaction.
Madam Yao was overjoyed and asked, "Sister Jiu Niang, thank you!"
As she said this, Yao felt very grateful. She knew that He Jiuniang was just trying to vent her and Susu's anger, and that she was only saying this to relieve her of any psychological burden.
She immediately knelt down before He Jiuniang and said with a serious expression, "I don't have the ability myself, and even if I did, I might not dare to go against my brother and sister-in-law. But Sister Jiuniang is willing to stand up for me. I have no way to repay you in this life, and I am willing to be your servant!"
As she spoke, she kowtowed three times, her sincerity evident.
Most of her suffering over the years was caused by her two older brothers. It's impossible for her not to feel any resentment. However, she was bound by the traditional values of etiquette she had been taught since childhood and dared not and could not retaliate. No matter what suffering she endured, she could only swallow it all. But that doesn't mean she didn't want to avenge herself at all.
Now that He Jiuniang has said she will stand up for her, she naturally has no reason to refuse.
Actually, He Jiuniang wanted to take her back to clarify things herself, but she thought that if she took her along, she would have to obediently travel by carriage for seven or eight days, which would be too torturous.
Whether Yao goes back or not, she's going to teach those two brothers a lesson anyway, so there's no need to bring along another burden.
To He Jiuniang's relief, Yao Shi did not plead for the two men. Knowing her attitude was enough, proving that she had not helped her in vain.
"Get up. Study hard while I'm gone and try to bring your parents here as soon as possible."
He Jiuniang helped her up herself, a faint smile in her eyes.
After explaining these matters, He Jiuniang went to the study to write a letter to Prince Jing. To make a long story short, she asked him to investigate the prince's affairs and, incidentally, to deliberately create some commotion, the bigger the better.
Then I started writing the renovation requirements and training content; I was very busy.
At this moment, I realized how good Lianhua and the others were. If they were here, I wouldn't have to work so hard. But unfortunately, my business in Jingzhou also needs them, and we are really short-handed.
He Jiuniang thought to herself that once she returned from Jingzhou, she would start training some assistants in the capital. She would ask Lianhua to train a few for her so that she could have an easier time.
She stayed up all night to write all of this down and handed it over to Butler Huang the next morning. At noon, Butler Huang took her and Yao to check out the shops they had decided on. The locations were indeed very good, with a lot of foot traffic around them, so the business would definitely be booming.
He Jiuniang offered some renovation suggestions based on the different needs of each shop, and left everything else to Steward Huang and Madam Yao, to be inspected when she returned.
After dark, she left the city. It was very convenient for her to be alone. He even put on some music, and she couldn't have been more comfortable.
Meanwhile, Xun Wang had just learned that Zhuo Wei and his wife had been discovered, and he was so angry that he almost overturned the table.
"Weren't we telling them to hold back for now? What's going on here?"
Xun Wang was extremely irritable. He had known Zhuo Wei for so many years, and the reason they had been able to cooperate was naturally because Zhuo Wei was obedient enough. But now that such a big thing had happened, he was only finding out about it now. Was it because Zhuo Wei had become too powerful, or because he had said something unpleasant to hear?
"Master, it is said that the situation has changed this time, and it seems that someone is impersonating us."
After thinking it over and over, the people below finally voiced their guesses.
Xun Wang paused, then asked, "What do you mean?"
"It is said that Zhuo Wei did such a foolish thing because he received a message from his master instructing him to harm his own daughter in order to sow discord between the Lu family in the court. Zhuo Wei did as instructed."
"You mean someone is impersonating me?"
Xun Wang's voice rose several octaves, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
He endured so much hardship and kept himself hidden for so many years, how could anyone discover and impersonate him?
This action is intended to sow discord between the Lu family and the imperial court. Logically, it should have nothing to do with the Lu family, so it must be Lu Baichuan's mortal enemy.
But after Lu Baichuan went to the capital to develop his career, he was promoted so quickly that he became a thorn in everyone's side. Who is his real nemesis?
It's one thing to be a bitter enemy, but what's the point of dragging him out to take the blame?
Don't let him know who it is, or I'll make sure he doesn't get away with it!
"That should be it. I have already sent people to investigate. I will inform you, Master, as soon as I have any news."
"Hurry up and get your men moving! I can't wait much longer!"
As he spoke, Xun Wang let out a breath, feeling utterly exhausted.
When He Jiuniang arrived at Xishuiyuan in Jingzhou, it wasn't very late, but everyone in the mansion was already asleep.
She only disturbed the gatekeeper to open the door for her, took the horse to bed, and then returned to the main courtyard.
They were all away during this time. The maids who mainly served her had all been called by Madam Sun to help at the club. When they were busy, they didn't even come back to live. The courtyard was empty, but fortunately, it was very clean everywhere. He Jiuniang took a walk around, washed up simply, and then lay down comfortably on the bed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep very easily.
"Third brother's wife, third brother's wife, I heard from Dashan that you're back, is it true?"
He Jiuniang felt that she had only been lying down for a short while when she heard a noisy voice in her ear. It was the most familiar voice of Ms. Sun, which made her both love and hate it.
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