Xia Zhuoqin got the news and rushed back angrily. When he entered the door, he opened his throat and shouted: "What's going on? It's only been quiet for a few days, and you've caused trouble again?"
Zhou shied away from the important matter and cried: "I just wanted to be quick-talking and followed the trend to discuss Jinxuan's matter. I don't know if it was the evil person who blamed me. Now my sister-in-law is not willing to let you go, and she wants to force you to divorce me... "
Xia Zhuoqin is now at the peak of his official career. He is familiar with the official department and has connections. What if there is such a scandal in the family? Today, he had heard in the Ministry of Officials that even the Minister of Rites had been ordered by the emperor to go home and face the wall to reflect on the past. He took it as a joke, but he did not expect that it would be his turn so soon.
"People are wicked, but I think you are the one who is heartless. What are you trying to do with what others are saying? I don't even think about it. You are also from the Xia family. What you say is worth hundreds of others. What my sister-in-law values the most is How can she not be anxious about the reputation of the Hou Mansion?"
Xia Zhuoqin still had a clear mind. As a member of the Xia family, Zhou's words would naturally have a high degree of credibility. This was what made her sister-in-law angry.
"Then what do you think we should do now? Do you really want to divorce me? I am yours in life and your ghost in death. If you dare to divorce me, I will crash to death in front of you." Zhou Shi threatened.
Chunwen knew that his mother was in the wrong, but the punishment was too severe, so he said: "Father, mother must not divorce. If she divorces, my son will not be able to hold his head up in the future, and your face will be disgraced. There is also your sister's marriage." what to do?"
Yulian looked at her eldest brother gratefully, but he still knew what she was thinking.
Xia Zhuoqin said angrily: "What do you need to say? But people are taking advantage of it. What your mother did is really ugly."
"Isn't it just a few gossips? Isn't that a violation of the law? At worst, I will apologize to her and just don't talk about it in the future. Is it necessary to force someone to a dead end?" Mrs. Zhou said and started to cry again.
"Why are you crying? Shut up." Xia Zhuoqin was annoyed and shouted angrily. He sat down and frowned in thought.
Zhou quickly shut up, like an old hen whose neck was suddenly pinched, and looked at the master with a look of anger. As long as the master would protect her, the matter might be undone.
Xia Zhuoqin was very upset. He had to go out of his way to beg his elder brother and sister-in-law. It was better to lose face in front of his family than to lose it outside. His own future, his son's future, and his daughter's future were the most important. .
Xia Zhuoqin made up his mind and glared at Mrs. Zhou with disgust: "You have made a mistake yourself. Go and apologize to your eldest brother and sister-in-law. Whether it is kowtow or kneel in the ancestral hall, in short, if you don't show your sincerity this time, don't think about it."
Mrs. Zhou nodded hurriedly: "I'm going to apologize."
As long as she can get through this, she swears that she will never go against the people over there again in her life.
In the Marquis of Jingan's Mansion, Mr. You also called Mr. Hou back. The couple discussed it one by one. Mr. Hou firmly supported Madam's wishes. This Mr. Zhou is too shameful. I don't mean to teach him a lesson. This kind of person is not worthy at all. People from the Xia family.
The couple stood ready, and not long after waiting, Xia Zhuoqin and his wife came over.
As soon as he entered the door, Xia Zhuoqin shouted: "Kneel down for me."
Mrs. Zhou's eyes were red and swollen with tears, and she knelt down. However, her fat and shiny face could not look pitiful no matter how she shed tears.
"Explain the good things you have done to your eldest brother and sister-in-law. Today, if your eldest brother and sister-in-law don't forgive you, get out of the Xia family's door." Xia Zhuoqin said angrily, showing a resolute attitude. It means that he will not defend his shortcomings.
Youshi knew very well that these two were playing a trick, so she just watched the show with cold eyes!
Mrs. Zhou wiped her tears and sobbed and said: "Brother and sister-in-law, I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. When I heard those gossips, I should stand up and argue with them, but I was afraid of offending others. I just said a few ambiguous words casually. Brother and sister-in-law, please believe me. I definitely did not mean to deliberately slander Jinxuan, let alone damage the reputation of the Xia family. I know I was wrong. I was really wrong. No one will do it again in the future. Nonsense, I... I will definitely go up and fight them."
Mrs. You wanted to laugh when she heard this. Mrs. Zhou was really good at talking. After a few words, she took away all the responsibilities from herself. She was the main force that started this rumor storm and was a powerful dog under Mrs. Lin. Now Instead, she just listened to people gossiping, and she was just a fun person. Still pretending to be desperate...
"Ms. Zhou, with these words, you can only keep your uncle in the dark. Today, in front of the queen, several of the people you discussed together at the beginning confessed to you. What did you say and how did you express your stance? It's not just me. He heard it clearly, and the queen also heard it clearly." Youshi said coldly.
Xia Zhuoqin's face changed drastically, what? Isn't that what happened? Even the queen knows
As soon as You saw her third uncle's reaction, she knew that she had guessed correctly. Zhou must have avoided the important and the least in front of her third uncle. Otherwise, his third uncle could still help her act? The third uncle's most important thing is his future and title. The matter has become so big that it has affected his official reputation. How can he deal with it calmly
"What? Don't you know, Third Uncle? Today, the emperor has dealt with a large number of officials. How can he be an official if he can't even manage his own women? Even King Yu did not hesitate to abandon his concubine, so Third Uncle should think carefully about it. ." Youshi looked at Third Uncle with a sneer.
"You idiot, what on earth did you say? Why don't you just recruit the real ones?" Xia Zhuoqin became impatient, so King Yu ignored it. The Minister of Rites is a living example!
Seeing the sudden change in her master's attitude, Ms. Zhou panicked and said with a guilty conscience: "I really... I didn't say anything. Those people deliberately framed me."
Youshi said in a deep voice: "Deliberately framed you? These people were interrogated separately, and what they said was correct. Could it be that you have a grudge against them? They had colluded to harm you? What qualifications and abilities do you have, let Are those first- and second-grade imperial ladies here to frame you? Madam Zhou, you have to make your lies more decent, who do you think will believe what you say?"
Knowing that she couldn't hide it, Mrs. Zhou kowtowed repeatedly, and now she really kowtowed, hitting the blue tiles on the ground with a thumping sound.
"I was confused for a moment, and I got lost in my mind. Sister-in-law, you have a lot of money. Please spare me this time. I will never dare to do it again. I swear, if I disrespect you again or say anything harmful to the Xia family, Words can make me die badly."
Xia Zhuoqin had completely forgotten the measures they had discussed before they came. All he could think about was whether he would be implicated. This turmoil was too big, and Zhou's actions were already known to everyone. If he Don't give up, I'm afraid the losses will be more and greater.
The Marquis, who had been silent all this time, snorted coldly: "You can make some mistakes, and no one can do it, but you can't make some mistakes. My brother and sister, you are so wrong this time. As for whether you want to divorce your wife or not, third brother, you can decide for yourself. Yes, but I'll say the ugly things first. I won't stop. It's okay. From now on, you and your wife will have nothing to do with the Marquis of Jing'an. Whether it's glory or abjection, you can do your own business from now on. Of course, I will issue a statement. Let everyone know that there is nothing between you and me. If you break up, you will still be my brother, Xia Zhuofeng."
Mr. Zhou's face was pale and expressionless. What the Marquis said was calm, but the pressure in it was as heavy as a thousand pounds. His attitude was clear and there was no room for negotiation. If you and your husband have a good relationship, you should advance and retreat together. Yes, he will never force it, but brothers Nothing to do.
Before Hou Mansion and her, Zhou had no doubt that the master would choose Hou Mansion.
"Master, you can't do it! One day is a blessing for a hundred days. We have shared joys and sorrows for so many years. I gave birth to children for you and worked hard to run the house for you. You can't be so heartless..." Mrs. Zhou knelt down and crawled to the master's side. He grabbed the master's robe and begged with tears.
Xia Zhuoqin's face felt like a scapegoat. He bit down again and again with his steel teeth, and finally said with a cruel heart: "How many times have I tried to persuade you, but you still don't listen. Now you are the one to blame. Who can blame you?"
Mrs. Zhou burst into tears: "Isn't it all for the master and this family? It was Ms. Lin who said that as long as I accomplish this, she will ask Prince Yu to promote you, and even Chunwen's career will be taken care of by her. There is still Liuli on her body, yes, there is Liuli. She said that as long as Jinxuan is driven away and she takes charge of the Hou Mansion, then the two families can truly be as close as one family. I made a mistake, but what about Liuli? She just Is that right? She instigated me, why should she divorce me and Liuli would be fine? "
Zhou Shi pointed at You Shi angrily: "You just hate me in your heart and use this opportunity to drive me out of the Xia family. You have such a vicious heart. Don't deny it... You want to use family rules and clan rules to punish me? You Treat your daughter-in-law first and then treat me, otherwise, I won’t accept it..."
After hearing these words, Youshi felt a sting in her heart and her blood surged.
Liuli vowed so confidently and calmly in front of the Queen today that she was not involved. She didn't believe it, but she still had a little bit of hope in her heart to believe her. However, Mrs. Zhou also knocked away her little hope. Crush.
Liuli, Liuli, have you fallen into a demonic barrier
The Marquis also had a look of astonishment on his face. He looked at Youshi and saw that Youshi's face turned pale with anger. He thought that Liuli really said these words.
Seeing that the two of them were frightened by her, Mrs. Zhou became even more daring. Even if they were to die, she would have to drag them along with her.
Youshi took a deep breath, "Very good, let's end it together today."
"Ms. Zhou, do you dare to confront Liuli about what you said?" You asked in a deep voice.
Mrs. Zhou wiped away her tears and said with a pinched neck: "If you confront me, confront me. She was the one who started it. She hurt me. She can't stay out of it."
Youshi and the Marquis exchanged glances, and the Marquis nodded sadly. Liuli continued to make trouble again and again. After all, it was not a problem to end it, so let's put an end to it together!
After receiving the Marquis's approval, Youshi said loudly: "Mother Sun, send someone to invite the Third Young Master and the Third Young Mistress to come over, right away, right away."
(End of chapter)