Chapter 25 Relaxation
After sending away all the people from Shou'an Hall, the old lady took Mr. Chen San's hand and patted it, saying self-reproachfully:
"Third brother! It's my fault! I provoked such a person and caused you to suffer misfortune."
"Mother, you told us since we were young that when we look at people and things, we should not only look at the gains and losses. What happened today has also made your son see a lot clearly." Master Chen San gently stroked the old lady's back, took her to the inner room, took out two pillows, and helped her lie down on the couch.
The old lady was relieved but also angry at the same time: "Yes! A person's result determines his cause. Such a thing would happen today. Even if there was no Jiang Xueqing, there would be Huang Xueqing. In the final analysis, it was also due to your second brother's character. Alas, I also know that such a person may not be a good thing for the Chen family, but he is your aunt Yun'er's child after all..." Thinking of the personal maid who died for her, she couldn't even bear to severely punish the second brother. She sighed deeply.
My mother’s preference for my second brother is so great that even my eldest brother, the legitimate son, cannot compare to her.
Mr. Chen San didn't want to discuss this, he talked about his future plans:
"Mother, what happened today will definitely be heard by the Tao family. I will go to the Tao family in person later." The inferior was disrespectful to the superior and openly stepped on the face of the Tao family. This kind of contempt would not be a good thing. Not to mention marriage, it would lead to mortal enemies.
The Great Jin Dynasty ruled the world with rites and filial piety, and if he reported his second brother for disregarding rites and laws, the emperor could dismiss him from his official position.
"Well, we have to go and talk to the Tao family. After all, we are in a bad mood."
Master Chen San nodded. He couldn't ask about the affairs of the inner house, but he still decided to give a suggestion:
"Mother, the affairs of the inner house are very heavy, and my sister-in-law is also ill. We can find someone to help her share some of the burden, and my sister-in-law will recover faster."
"It's time to find someone to share the burden." She just had this idea last time, and this time even if her son didn't mention it, she was planning to do so. If a woman from outside can enter the inner house and act like a demon, then there must be a problem with the management of the Chen Mansion!
"Who do you think is better, your fourth brother's wife or your fifth brother's wife?" In fact, she was not optimistic about either of them. She originally wanted to let the second brother's wife be the housekeeper, but after this incident, this idea was completely gone. It was too disregarding of the overall situation.
The old lady thought of Liu Yu again and sighed as she looked at her son:
"The one in your room is quite good. She knows when to act, is calm and knows the big picture. It's a pity that she's just a concubine."
Mr. Chen San agreed with what his mother said, but he remembered what Feng Mo had reported to him, that her heart might not be with the Chen family, nor with him.
otherwise……
He didn't think about it anymore, he stood up and bowed: "Mother, I'm going to get busy now, please don't work too hard."
After seeing Mr. Chen San leave, Nanny Feng comforted the old lady:
"You don't have to blame yourself too much. At least Aunt Liu is a good person. It's rare to have someone that Third Master approves of. As for Jiang Xueqing, you don't have to worry about her. Second Madam will definitely not let her have an easy life."
When the old lady mentioned Jiang Xueqing, a sinister look flashed across her face, but as she was old, she didn't want her hands to be stained with blood again.
Forget it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, just let them make a fuss!
The old lady played with the Buddhist beads in her hands and closed her eyes.
Just as Mr. Chen San expected, the news spread like wildfire in Yanjing City the next day. It was said that the Tao family would cancel the marriage. A son is filial only when his father is kind. How could a daughter raised by such a father be filial to her parents-in-law in her husband's home?
Fortunately, the Tao family had been appeased in advance by Mr. Chen San, and Mr. Tao personally clarified to the outside world that they believed in Mr. Chen Er's character and that he would not do such a thing, and the wedding date of the Tao and Chen families remained unchanged.
"Miss."
In Qinyuanju, Lixia was hesitant to speak for the fourth time today. Looking at Liu Yu who looked like nothing had happened, it has been several days and the Third Master has not come to see his wife. Just looking at the maids below, they have started to treat her differently based on her situation and neglect her. Why is his wife not anxious?
Lixia nudged Guyu beside her with her shoulder, indicating that Guyu was a personal maid, and her words would definitely be more effective than her own.
Liu Yu collected the last stitch of the dress in her hand, folded it, and asked Lixia while collecting her things:
"Just tell me what you have to say."
"Forgive me for being so nosy, but did my lady and the third master have an argument?" Guyu asked thoughtfully after Lixia repeatedly glanced at him.
"No." Liu Yu said lightly.
No? How could the two people who were so close to each other some time ago just ignore it?
Could it be that thing?
Liu Yu handed the packed jacket to Gu Yu:
"Don't let your imagination run wild here. Maybe the Third Master is busy!"
Seeing Liu Yu's indifferent look, Lixia became anxious:
"But before..." The look in her wife's eyes made her swallow her words.
"Remember, human ambition is limitless. You may want her favor today, monopolize her tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you may want her to be your first wife.
What I want to tell you is that I have no ambitions, nor ideas. I just want to live a simple and comfortable life. I don't want you to fight for me or complain about anything. When the third master comes, we will serve him well. If he doesn't come, we don't need to worry about it. This is good enough.
"
As for what they think, Liu Yu will not stop them, but the premise is that they should not try to disturb her peace, otherwise she will abandon them without hesitation.
Liu Yu rubbed her sore wrists and looked at the bright and sunny sky outside the window. She had not left Qinyuanju for a long time because of the dresses for the guests.
"What has Aunt Lian been doing lately?"
Baoer hadn't come to see her for several days since the day he proposed marriage.
Liu Yu walked out of the room, stepped out of Qinyuanju, and came to Duobao Pavilion.
Lian Baoer, who was swinging on the crooked tree in the yard, saw Liu Yu coming. She jumped down in surprise, rushed to her, and stared at her with bright eyes.
"Sister Yu'er, are you done with your work?"
Liu Yu touched her head:
"Well, why haven't you come to Qinyuanju recently?"
"Afraid of disturbing Sister Yu'er!" Lian Baoer's eyes were a little evasive.
Everyone has their own secrets, but Liu Yu would not reveal them. She smiled and asked:
"Do you want to go out to the East Courtyard and walk around outside?"
"Let's think about it." Lian Baoer nodded hurriedly with a big smile on her face, but then it fell. She let go of Liu Yu's hand and said sadly: "Is it okay to go out now?" It was all Jiang Xueqing's fault. She didn't dare to go out recently.
"I promise you, no matter how big the problem is, I will be there for you. You don't have to worry."
Since Jiang Xueqing's identity had been determined that day in Shou'an Hall, I believe that with the old lady's order, no maid or servant would be so blind as to dare to speak nonsense.
"Really?" Lian Baoer jumped up excitedly and prepared to go out while pulling Liu Yu.
"You're going to wear this?" She was wearing only her undershirt and her hair was not even tied up.
Although they are not the legal wives and don't need to show off, they should at least be decent!
"Yes, yes, I'll go change my clothes now."