Madam Zhang was convinced that Xie Yushu was not good enough for her son, and her expression showed some dissatisfaction. When Zhou Yi'an returned to the manor and paid her respects, she unconsciously brought it up.
"Is An'er's cold much better now?"
Zhou Yi'an replied
"Yes, son is better now. Thank you for your concern, Mother."
Oh, Mother, the Imperial Hospital has released new pills for treating colds. They're really effective. If you catch a cold in the future, just tell your son, and I'll go directly to the Imperial Hospital to buy you those little pills.
It tastes much better than bitter medicine! And it's incredibly effective.
Madam Zhang felt a little uncomfortable, disliking her son for saying she had caught a cold, as it sounded like he was cursing her. But he was her own son after all, so she had to listen to it even if it was unpleasant.
Seeing Zhou Yi'an's radiant smile, Madam Zhang couldn't help but say...
“Those little pills were made by Lord Jingde?”
She treated your illness too?
When his mother asked, Zhou Yi'an didn't hide anything and answered directly.
"That's right! Lord Jingde is a very skilled doctor. He's currently teaching the imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital!"
She doesn't make house calls easily; many people want to hire her but can't. Your son is so smart; he went directly to the Imperial Hospital to see her. Sure enough, after taking the medicine she prescribed, I recovered in just two days!
And she's such a kind person! She might seem a bit unapproachable, but she's actually incredibly dedicated when it comes to diagnosis!
Madam Zhang, seeing her son praising Xie Yushu repeatedly, felt even more dissatisfied and said sarcastically.
"The servants in the manor went out today and said they saw you and that Lady Jingde going to Tianxiang Tower."
Men and women should not touch each other; how can you go out to eat alone!
"You like that girl?"
Madam Zhang's question was so direct that Zhou Yi'an was caught off guard and blushed deeply. Then, realizing that he was going to marry her and her mother would find out sooner or later, he stammered...
“My son likes her, really likes her, and wants to marry her. I know this and I support him!”
I hope you like her too, Mother!
Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode.
Good! This father and son made such a big decision on their own without even consulting her beforehand. She is Zhou Yi'an's own mother. They didn't even discuss their son's marriage with her. Do they even respect her?
So what if Xie Yushu is a princess? She's always looking for the limelight, hanging out with men all the time. What is she?
No matter what, her precious son absolutely cannot marry a woman with a tarnished reputation!
Although she was furious inside, Madam Zhang didn't show it at all on the surface. Instead, she went along with Zhou Yi'an's words.
"Since your father approved it, your mother naturally has no objections!"
"Your cold is just getting better, go back to your courtyard and rest!"
Zhou Yi'an was overjoyed to see that his mother didn't object. He thanked her and went home with peace of mind.
As soon as Zhou Yi'an left, Madam Zhang went directly to Cui Shi and said that she had broken a set of jewelry and needed to go out to get it fixed.
Cui was too lazy to bother with such a trivial matter, so she let it pass.
Madam Zhang, accompanied by two personal maids, left the mansion and headed straight for Princess Xie Yushu's residence.
Upon arriving at Xie Yushu's residence, she immediately informed the gatekeeper of her identity as the wife of Grand Tutor Zhou.
The gatekeeper was unsure what to do, so he told her to wait a moment while he went back to consult Xie Yushu.
When Xie Yushu heard that it was the wife of the Grand Tutor, her mind raced for a while before she finally remembered why the name Grand Tutor Zhou sounded familiar. Wasn't this the protector of Zhang Zhidao, the corrupt official whom Han Zhongyu had executed?
I recall Han Zhongyu mentioning that Grand Tutor Zhou's principal wife was a woman surnamed Cui.
I don't think I have any connection with her, so why did she suddenly show up at my door?
However, she had long heard that the Wang family produced noble daughters and the Cui family produced talented women, so she was still interested in seeing the legendary talented woman from the Cui family.
So, despite her doubts, Xie Yushu still had the gatekeeper invite the person in, and then went to the reception room herself.
Madam Zhang originally wanted to humiliate Xie Yushu directly, so that Xie Yushu would back down on her own.
However, as they walked along, they saw that Xie Yushu's residence was filled with glass windows that were all the rage in the capital. The screen wall at the entrance was covered with glass, showing real scenes with water plants, pebbles, and scattered jade stones of different colors, which was extremely beautiful.
Several koi carp swam freely around, and even the lampshades along the way were made of glass. The entire mansion exuded fashion and luxury, and I immediately changed my mind.
Although Xie Yushu's reputation is tarnished and she is a country bumpkin, the glass is indeed valuable. If she is sensible and agrees to stay at home and take care of her husband and children and serve her in-laws, it wouldn't be impossible for her to become a concubine!
But it still needs to be given a good talking-to.
Thinking this, he walked into the inner courtyard with his head held high and chest out.
Xie Yushu thought she would meet a dignified and elegant noblewoman, but instead a haughty peacock walked in!
The peacock puffed out its chest, raised its head, and slightly lifted its chin. As soon as it entered the room, it stared at Xie Yushu with a scrutinizing gaze, making no attempt to hide its critical eyes.
Seeing her attitude, Xie Yushu didn't bother to move. She sat upright in the main seat and asked casually.
"You are Madam Cui, wife of Grand Tutor Zhou?"
Upon hearing that Xie Yushu was referring to Cui Shi, Madam Zhang felt instantly offended.
"I am Madam Zhang of the Grand Tutor's Mansion!"
Doctor Xie is truly well-mannered. He doesn't even know to bow and greet me when he sees me. How dare someone like that dream of marrying my son!
That's a far cry from proper upbringing!
Upon hearing her speak, Xie Yushu understood who had come from and slammed her hand on the table.
"How dare you! A mere concubine dares to point fingers and spout nonsense in front of me, the princess!"
Nanxing, slap yourself!
Madam Zhang arrived with her mother-in-law's money, thinking she had given Xie Yushu a hard time. She then picked a seat next to Xie Yushu and was about to sit down when, unexpectedly, Xie Yushu turned on her and slammed her hand on the table, startling Madam Zhang so much that she fell to the ground!
Before she could react, Nanxing grabbed her by the collar and slapped her across the face repeatedly.
Her two maids stepped forward to try and break up the fight, but Chunyu kicked them both, leaving them unable to get up.
After Nanxing finished slapping her across the face, Xie Yushu leisurely stood up and walked up to Madam Zhang.
"If Madam Cui comes, I, as the princess, would be willing to serve her a cup of tea out of respect for the Cui family of Qinghe."
You're just a concubine from the Grand Tutor's mansion, who gave you the audacity to come and make a scene at my Princess's mansion?
They even lied about the Grand Tutor's wife's name. It seems that the Grand Tutor's mansion has fallen so low that it has no rules left.
Nanxing, take her back to the Grand Tutor's mansion, and ask Madam Cui if she's been lazy and negligent in the spring, and even the concubines in the mansion dare to come out and bite people at will!
Some people's skin has become loose; it needs to be tightened when necessary. After all, the mistress of the Grand Tutor's mansion still bears the surname Cui; she shouldn't disgrace the Cui family!
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