Upon hearing this, Chu Mingzhu panicked for a moment, but instinctively denied it, tearing a few golden tears in her eyes, and asked in return...
"Does Brother Xiao Yi think I am that kind of person?"
Or did someone tell you something to deliberately slander me?
Brother Xiao Yi, you know me, I wouldn't even dare kill a rabbit, how could I possibly kill someone!
Xiao Yi could easily see her panic and said directly...
"Are you going to tell me yourself, or should I look it up?"
When Chu Mingzhu saw that Xiao Yi was determined to support Xie Yushu, her feigned sadness turned into genuine sadness.
Heartbroken and aggrieved, tears streamed down her face, much more genuinely than before. But she remembered Consort Chu's instructions: the matter of killing Xie Yushu must never be revealed, especially not to Xiao Yi. So she stubbornly denied it, half-truthfully saying…
"Yes, I did send someone to Tai'an Prefecture because I heard that there had been a severe drought for three years and I was worried about your family, so I specially sent someone to deliver some silver and food."
As for Xie Yushu, I heard that you married her back in your hometown. I was heartbroken and angry, but I only had someone warn her that I am your future wife. My father had already proposed our marriage a long time ago. If it weren't for the changes in my family, I might have married you long ago!
Even if I warned her, it was because I like you! Besides, I didn't do anything to her; instead, I lost all my guards!
Those were the guards my father left me. Instead of comforting me, you came to settle scores with me on behalf of Xie Yushu!
Does Xie Yushu have a debt of gratitude to you, but my father has no debt of gratitude to you? You actually came all the way here to yell at me because of her, and you even want to investigate me, waaaaah..."
Xiao Yi was at his wits' end with Chu Mingzhu's crying, and instinctively patted her head as he always did, trying to comfort her.
“I shouldn’t have yelled at you, but you were wrong in this matter, and you need to apologize to Xie Yushu.”
Chu Mingzhu harbored deep hatred for Xie Yushu, so how could she possibly be willing to apologize to Xie Yushu? Instead, she threw a tantrum.
"Impossible! Why should I apologize to her? I'm already being lenient by not asking her to accompany my guards and maids!"
You are my future husband, and I am the one you will spend your life with. Why are you siding with an outsider?
I hate you, waaaaah...!
Chu Mingzhu ran away crying. Xiao Yi frowned deeply. Why are women so troublesome? They're more difficult to deal with than tens of thousands of soldiers!
It seemed that he couldn't reason with her today, so Xiao Yi simply returned to his residence, planning to apologize on Chu Mingzhu's behalf another day!
Chu Mingzhu ran back to her room crying. The governess that Consort Chu had specially sent for her, Granny Qian, went up to her and asked what had happened.
Chu Mingzhu tearfully recounted the whole story, then, with a wronged and indignant tone, said...
"We grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and he used to pamper me. Why did he become such a different person in just three years!"
That Xie Yushu was just a country girl he bought to serve Jin Yu. They'd only known each other for a few days before his mother divorced her. Why did he still think about her so much?
Granny Qian said with a serious expression.
"Second Miss, although I have never seen Xie Yushu's face, I heard from the Imperial Concubine that Xie Yushu's appearance is no less than yours."
(Actually, what Consort Chu said was that Xie Yushu looks like a fox spirit and is very shrewd. Even ten of my younger sisters might not be a match for her. Go and keep an eye on her.)
She was afraid that speaking directly would anger Chu Mingzhu to death. Even Consort Chu gave such a high evaluation, which shows that Xie Yushu is not simple.
Men are all attracted to beauty, and Xie Yushu came to his side when he was at his lowest point and even helped heal his leg. This bond of sharing hardships was naturally extraordinary for him!
He simply said
"Please don't blame me for being blunt, but Xie Yushu is not only beautiful, but also capable in ways that many women cannot match. With such beauty and talent, she would shine wherever she is placed."
Go out and ask around; how many talented young men's eyes light up when they hear the name of Lady Jingde? From an unknown village girl, she transformed into a first-rank princess—a feat that many men cannot match!
Such an extraordinary woman, whom General Xiao once possessed, yet suddenly she was no longer connected to him. It's like someone spending two taels of silver on a fan; the fan is beautiful, but not unique. If they lose it one day, they don't think much of it. But then, someone discovers a treasure map on the fan. What do you think that person should do?
Chu Mingzhu couldn't help but blurt out
"Of course, we did everything we could to get the fan back!"
Only after saying that did he realize how important Xie Yushu was to Xiao Yi. She was no longer just a discarded woman who had been divorced by Xiao Yi's mother!
With this realization, Chu Mingzhu felt even more distressed and desperate. Wouldn't that mean she was bound to come back? She was now a first-rank princess, how could she possibly be subservient to someone else?
Am I, the person who bestowed this marriage by imperial decree, supposed to grovel before Xie Yushu?
Waaaaah…
"That's not necessary. I think Xie Yushu is a proud woman. Since she has been divorced by the Xiao family, she will not come back easily."
Of course, this is just a casual remark. If General Xiao does something truly moving, then who knows? After all, even a virtuous woman can be swayed by a persistent suitor.
"And for you, the most important thing right now is not to gamble on this pride, but to use the Chu family's kindness to Xiao Yi to firmly grasp his heart and prevent him from having a chance to move Xie Yushu!"
As expected of a palace maid, Granny Qian succinctly explained Chu Mingzhu's predicament and Xiao Yi's complex thoughts in just a few words, proving herself to be quite remarkable.
Chu Mingzhu felt as if she had been struck by lightning, wiped away her tears, and asked...
"Granny, what should I do? Should I apologize to Brother Xiao Yi?"
"Okay, I'll go make something to eat and try to appease Brother Xiao Yi!"
Granny Qian shook her head
"No, you're not going to coax Xiao Yi, that's something you usually do. What you need to do now is apologize to Xie Yushu and let Xiao Yi see your understanding and the sacrifices you've made for him!"
Seeing that she was still somewhat indignant, Granny Qian added...
"You're doing this for the general's benefit. The more knowledgeable and willing you appear, the better the general will see your worth."
Chu Mingzhu thought about it and listened to Granny Qian's words. She adjusted her mood, had someone prepare a gift, and went to beg Xiao Yi to help her. She said that she knew she was wrong. She was just being immature and jealous that Xiao Yi didn't pamper her anymore, so she threw a tantrum. Now she had thought it through. As long as Xiao Yi was happy, she was willing to accept Xie Yushu and apologize to Xie Yushu!
As expected, Xiao Yi's face
"It's comforting to know that Chu Mingzhu is just childish and has a pure and kind heart!"
If Xie Yushu knew about their actions, she would definitely scoff and say, "You two are such drama queens!"
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