After being kicked out, Old Madam Xiao and Xiao Yan heard that Xie Yushu had become a first-rank princess, they lost interest in finding a man for Xiao Yan. Since they had just heard that Xiao Yi was going to bring back a princess for a marriage alliance, they decided to let Xiao Yi host a banquet for Xiao Yan to choose from when he returned. Now that Xiao Yi had just won a battle, he was a majestic general, and they would see who dared to make fun of the mother and daughter!
With that thought in mind, the mother and daughter dusted themselves off and returned to the Marquis of Anle's residence.
Although the marriage could be put on hold for the time being, the fact that Xie Yushu had become a princess was a thorn in the side of Old Madam Xiao. She refused to believe that Xie Yushu, the abandoned woman she had divorced, could become a first-rank princess. As soon as she got home, she went to talk to Chu Mingzhu about it.
The news that Xie Yushu had been granted the title of First-Rank Princess had already spread throughout the circles of the powerful and wealthy, and Chu Mingzhu had also heard the news from Consort Chu a little earlier.
Consort Chu had specifically instructed her that Xie Yushu was not easy to deal with and that she should not act rashly. But when she heard that Xiao Yi was coming back soon, how could she sit still and watch?
She was able to remain calm because Old Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Yan, in an effort to please her, would frequently speak ill of Xie Yushu in front of her, accusing her of being ill-mannered, rude, disrespectful to her in-laws, and so on. Subconsciously, she believed that she was a hundred times better than Xie Yushu.
But now that Xie Yushu has become a first-rank princess, even her sister thinks Xie Yushu is not a good person, she feels even more uncertain. Things that she had deliberately ignored have resurfaced clearly.
Xie Yushu was secretly divorced by Old Madam Xiao while Xiao Yi was not at home. This does not represent Xiao Yi's attitude. What if Xiao Yi disagrees?
I heard that Xie Yushu healed Xiao Yi's leg. What if Xiao Yi also likes Xie Yushu, doesn't acknowledge the letter of divorce, or even marries Xie Yushu back? What should she do then?
She had been to the Imperial Laundry, so it was impossible for the wealthy and powerful families in the capital to accept her. Xiao Yi had won another battle and would surely be promoted and ennobled upon his return. It would be difficult for her to find a better candidate than Xiao Yi. Did she have to marry a merchant family or a humble family and spend her whole life bowing and scraping to others?
No, she didn't want to live like that for even a single day!
Watching Old Madam Xiao and Xiao Yan chatter on and on, saying how bad Xie Yushu was and how she became a princess, which they claimed was just hearsay, Chu Mingzhu, already terrified, became even angrier and slammed her hand on the table.
"Enough! Shut up, all of you!"
How long are you going to keep deceiving yourselves?
No matter how rude Xie Yushu is, she has already been granted the title of First-Rank Princess. You two need to understand how Xiao Yi has treated her. She was divorced without your consent. If you don't want Xiao Yi to blame you when he returns, you'd better shut your mouths. Don't mention a single word about Xie Yushu becoming a princess to him!
"What? You're saying it's true that Xie Yushu became a princess!"
How could she possibly be telling the truth! She's just a discarded woman, what right does she have!
"Because she made glass for the Emperor! Because she also presented weapon blueprints, she has won the Emperor's favor and become a princess!"
"You'd better think about how badly you've offended him by divorcing her. If Xiao Yi comes back and marries her again, let's see how you'll live your lives then!"
Chu Mingzhu spoke, and only then did Old Madam Xiao remember this. Although she didn't know what glass was, she didn't have time to figure it out, and instead said guiltily...
"No way!"
After saying that, she immediately felt that she was Xiao Yi's mother and became more assertive.
"Even if he becomes a general, he still came from my womb. I won't agree to it. I'd like to see him dare to marry that wild hussy!"
Chu Mingzhu snorted upon hearing this.
"I hope so!"
Now that things have come to this point, Old Madam Xiao is afraid that Xiao Yi will really marry Xie Yushu again, after all, he used to be of one mind with Xie Yushu and even hid ten taels of silver to marry her.
After marrying her, he listened to Xie Yushu in everything!
Xie Yushu never respects her and shows her no respect whatsoever. She's not even as good as Chu Mingzhu, who at least gives her monthly interest money to spend.
Xie Yushu held onto her money tightly. She borrowed forty taels of silver and then got it back. If Xiao Yi really married her, she wouldn't have a good life left!
Grandma Xiao understood, and stood firmly on Chu Mingzhu's side. She patted her chest and promised that she would make sure Xiao Yi married her, and that she would not mention Xie Yushu's success to Xiao Yi at all. She guaranteed that Xiao Yi would marry Chu Mingzhu as soon as he returned, and once they were married, Xie Yushu would be out of the picture!
Chu Mingzhu was somewhat satisfied then.
Even so, Xie Yushu remained a thorn in her side, making her restless and uneasy.
Grandma Xiao could see Chu Mingzhu's worries, and she herself was worried, so she spoke up.
"Even if she becomes a princess, she will still be an unwanted woman of our Xiao family, forever inferior to others. Once divorced, she should never think of marrying back into the family!"
"If you're worried, I'll go find her right now and tell her to stay far away from Xiao Yi. If she dares to come back, I'll divorce her a second time. Don't go looking for trouble."
Chu Mingzhu thought that even if Xie Yushu was uncouth, she was still a woman and should have some self-respect. If she were to be reprimanded, she might not agree to marry Xiao Yi even if he was willing to. This was a solution for her, so she tacitly agreed with Old Madam Xiao's suggestion.
As a result, Chu Mingzhu completely forgot Consort Chu's instructions, and the three unreliable people actually went to find Xie Yushu!
As for why Chu Mingzhu went with Old Madam Xiao, it was because Old Madam Xiao had no status and was afraid she wouldn't be able to enter Xie Yushu's house!
Xie Yushu had of course heard the rumors outside, but she ignored them. She had no feelings for Xiao Yi anymore, but as a fellow Daqi person, she was still quite happy to hear that Xiao Yi had won the battle and returned safely. That was all!
She was quite surprised when Chu Mingzhu and Old Madam Xiao came to visit together. She thought that since she had asked Consort Chu to tell Chu Mingzhu, Chu Mingzhu would calm down.
Although I didn't want to deal with them, I could guess that Old Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Yan were shameless, so I simply let them in.
Chu Mingzhu subconsciously put on a very proper demeanor.
But as soon as they entered the living room, they saw Xie Yushu leaning lazily against the main seat, casually sipping a cup of tea.
The afternoon sun shone through the glass, bathing Xie Yushu in a warm, hazy light. Her fair skin, long eyelashes, and the glint in her eyes seemed to casually sweep over the three of them before she nonchalantly lowered her head to sip her tea.
In just one exchange, he shattered all the airs that Chu Mingzhu had put on!
Grandma Xiao and Xiao Yan looked at the person who exuded natural nobility and it took them a long time to recognize her. They reluctantly accepted that the elegant and noble woman was Xie Yushu, whom they had always looked down upon!
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