Chengguo Mansion.
The lights in the living room were on brightly.
The maids brought freshly baked snacks and freshly brewed hot tea and placed them on the coffee table next to the guests.
Luo Yannian was sitting in the main seat, talking to Qin Wenzhen with a smile on his face.
Qin Wen Zheng looked dignified and spoke a few words occasionally.
The other side.
Wang sat next to Song Ruyue, with a faint smile on her face, and chatted with her.
But Song Ruyue had a cold expression on her face and ignored him.
Fortunately, Yang Ping'er, the second wife of Chengguo Mansion, was standing nearby, smiling and interjecting in various ways to liven up the atmosphere, which prevented it from being too awkward.
The second young lady of the Qin family was wearing a plain white dress and sitting quietly beside Song Ruyue. She looked weak and pitiful, and it seemed that she didn't even have the strength to speak.
Yang Ping'er occasionally brought the conversation to her, but she just smiled faintly and didn't say anything.
Until Mrs. Wang mentioned someone.
"Sister-in-law, after Qingzhou married into the family, he didn't cause you any trouble, did he? If he doesn't know the rules and doesn't listen, you can discipline him without being polite. If he's hard to discipline, just tell me, and I will discipline him on behalf of the master and his mother."
Wang said, looking at Song Ruyue with a polite smile on her face.
Song Ruyue said coldly, "That boy is already a member of our Qin Mansion. I can discipline him however I want. How can it be difficult to discipline him? You don't have to do it, Madam Wang. After all, you have nothing to do with him, so it's even harder to discipline him."
The two families had already torn their faces apart, so there was no need for her to be polite to this hypocritical and vicious woman.
Wang frowned, but still smiled: "Qingzhou's mother died early. Since he is the master's son, I naturally have the responsibility to discipline him well."
Pause.
She glanced at the rest of the Qin family and said with a smile, "Sister Song, I heard a few days ago that Qing Zhou seemed to have gone to a brothel and was caught by Ling Qianjin's maid. Is that true? Humph, when he comes later, I will teach him a lesson on behalf of the master and Ling Qianjin."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall suddenly became quiet.
Luo Yannian's face darkened: "Is this true?"
Wang bowed her head slightly and said, "Master, you don't have to worry about this matter. When he comes later, I will help you and my in-laws to teach him a lesson. As a son-in-law, since he broke the rules, I will naturally not forgive him. My in-laws, for our sake, don't teach him a lesson, but I will not show mercy!"
Qin Wenzhen and Song Ruyue have been extremely busy these days, so today was the first time they heard about this matter. They were both shocked when they heard the news.
Did that guy go to a brothel
And was caught by Jianjia's maid
Was it Bailing and Xia Chan who caught it
When everyone's faces were complicated and they were thinking their own thoughts, Miss Qin Er, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke softly, "I asked him to go."
As soon as these words came out.
Everyone was stunned and looked at her.
Even Luo Yu, who was standing behind Luo Yannian in a daze, looked at her in surprise.
All the masters and servants in Chengguo Mansion were puzzled.
You asked him to go? What right do you have to ask him to go to a brothel? You are just his sister-in-law, not his wife
Even if you were her wife, how could you take the initiative to let him go to a brothel
Wang couldn't help but said, "Wei Mo, I was talking about Qing Zhou going to the brothel. Are you sure you asked him to go?"
Miss Qin Er was stared at strangely by everyone, but she remained calm: "Yes, aunt, it was Wei Mo who asked my brother-in-law to go to the brothel."
When everyone heard this, they all looked at each other in surprise.
Yang Ping'er beside him couldn't help but said, "Wei Mo, Qing Zhou is your brother-in-law, how could you encourage him to go to a brothel? Your sister would be so sad if she knew."
Miss Qin Er looked at her and smiled slightly: "My sister also agreed."
Everyone: “…”
Miss Qin Er paused and explained softly, "My sister is not in good health and can't sleep with my brother-in-law recently. Then I made this suggestion, and my sister agreed immediately and asked me to go and tell my brother-in-law. At first, no matter what I said, my brother-in-law just didn't agree. In the end, I took out the family rules and forced him to go, and he went. My sister's two maids didn't know the situation, so they misunderstood, but in the end everything was clear. So..."
She looked at Wang and said with a smile, "Aunt, you don't have to worry about this. My brother-in-law is from our Qin family. If there is any mistake, our Qin family will take care of it. What's more, after my brother-in-law came to our Qin family, he did everything very well and didn't make any mistakes. We can't praise him enough, so how can we teach him a lesson?"
After saying that, he looked at his father and mother and said, "Dad, Mom, do you think Wei Mo is right?"
The two of them immediately agreed tacitly: "Yes."
She smiled again and said, "Then what do you think, Daddy and Mommy, that my brother-in-law is doing a good job in our Qin family?"
Qin Wenzheng nodded and said, "Qingzhou did a great job."
Song Ruyue rolled her eyes at her, muttering and even cursing in her heart, but she had to put on a straight face and praised her against her will: "Good! Very good!"
I secretly said in my heart: Okay, I'll take all your sister-in-law into the bowl!
Miss Qin Er showed a satisfied smile on her face.
When everyone in Chengguo Mansion saw this scene, they all showed surprise and confusion on their faces and fell into deep thought.
At this time, Wang Cheng, the housekeeper of Chengguo Mansion, came in and said respectfully, "Master, Madam, the dinner is ready."
Luo Yannian looked at the sky outside, stood up and said, "Okay."
Then he said with a smile on his face: "Brother Wen Zheng, please."
Qin Wen Zheng sat in the chair without moving, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
Wang also stood up and said to Song Ruyue beside her: "Sister Song, let's go, let's eat and talk."
Song Ruyue also sat in the chair without moving. She reached out to take a piece of dessert from the plate next to her and started eating it with some disgust.
The atmosphere in the room became awkward again.
Zhu'er, who was standing behind Qin Weimo, couldn't help but say, "My son-in-law hasn't come yet."
Luo Yannian and Wang both frowned.
Wang smiled faintly and said to Song Ruyue, "Sister Song, let's go eat first. The food will get cold later. Don't worry about it."
Song Ruyue ate snacks without saying anything.
Qin Weimo, who was standing next to him, stood up and said, "Dad, Mom, let's go, let's eat first. My brother-in-law said we don't have to wait for him."
Qin Wenzhen and Song Ruyue looked at each other and then stood up.
Seeing the Qin family's attitude towards the son-in-law, Wang, Luo Yu, and other servants in Chengguo Mansion were all confused and surprised.
"Brother Wen Zheng, please."
Luo Yannian said nothing more and took everyone from the Qin family to the dining hall.
Everyone took their seats one by one.
Song Ruyue held her daughter's hand and whispered, "Wei Mo, what's wrong with that kid? Why hasn't he come yet? Isn't he coming tonight?"
Qin Weimo paused and said softly, "Mother, let's eat first. Don't worry about my brother-in-law. He will definitely come later."
She was a little worried, wondering how her brother-in-law and Xia Chan were doing now. She hoped nothing happened.
"Oh, by the way, Sister Song."
After Wang sat down, she suddenly smiled and said, "I heard from outside last time that my sister is choosing a husband for Wei Mo. Has she found a suitable candidate?"
Song Ruyue frowned and said calmly, "I don't need to bother with this matter, Madam Wang."
Wang didn't seem to care about her attitude. With a gleam in her eyes, she smiled and said, "Sister Song, I have a suitable candidate here. He is a perfect match for your Qin family. He is not only handsome, but also a warrior. He has a good talent for cultivation and has just broken through to the martial arts master level. If he and Wei Mo form a good marriage, they will definitely be an enviable match made in heaven."
Luo Yannian interrupted and said, "Is it Wang Zhao?"
Wang said with a smile on her face, "Yes, sir, it's Zhao'er."
She looked at Luo Yannian and Song Ruyue, and said with a smile: "My nephew is the legitimate son of the Wang family. He has a bright future. He just turned 22 this year and has already reached the level of a martial artist. Recently, my family has been worried about his marriage. He has been devoted to martial arts training and has never found a good match. His family has married two concubines, and the position of the main wife has been vacant. The last time my brother saw me, he asked me to help look for her in Mocheng. Sister Song, when I saw your Wei Mo today, my mind suddenly became clear. Wei Mo is beautiful, and she is the most talented woman in Mocheng, and she is also the daughter of your Qin family. I believe that no matter how high my nephew's standards are, he will definitely not be able to take his eyes and heart away when he sees her."
Luo Yu sat nearby, and after listening to her mother's words, the corners of her mouth moved slightly, and she secretly thought: Mother's move is so cruel, letting Wang Zhao slaughter the Qin family, and then asking for marriage on Wang Zhao's behalf. If the Qin family really agrees, then this weak and delicate Miss Qin will be pitiful. It is estimated that with Wang Zhao's personality, he would be happy to accept such a good thing.
"No."
Song Ruyue refused directly and said coldly: "Madam Wang, you should find someone else for your nephew. My Wei Mo already has someone she likes, and we are ready to arrange a marriage for her."
Then he added: "That person is no worse than your nephew. My Wei Mo is very satisfied with his appearance and talent."
"oh?"
Wang showed a trace of doubt on her face, and asked curiously: "Which young master is Miss Song talking about? Is it in our Mo City?"
Song Ruyue ignored her and continued, "The most important point is that the man agrees to marry into the family. My Wei Mo is not in good health, and we can't marry her off. That man is willing to give up everything for my Wei Mo. Is your nephew willing?"
Wang frowned.
Her nephew will definitely not marry into the family.
Moreover, she brought up this matter only to disgust the Qin family. Looking at the weather outside, her Zhaoer must have committed murder and arson in the Qin Mansion by now, right
"Sister Song, I congratulate you and Wei Mo in advance. But which family does your son-in-law belong to? Sister Song, is it inconvenient for you to tell me?"
Wang said with a smile on her face, but she snorted in her heart, "You may be proud now, but you will cry later."
At this moment, Wang Cheng's respectful voice came from outside: "Third Young Master, everyone is waiting for you, come in quickly."
The muscles at the corners of Wang's eyes twitched suddenly, and she narrowed her eyes and looked towards the door.
Everyone's eyes turned towards the door.
Miss Qin Er finally felt relieved and a gentle smile appeared on her face.
Luo Yu, who was sitting next to Wang, stood up and looked outside with burning eyes.
When he saw only one figure walking into the courtyard, a hint of disappointment suddenly appeared in his eyes and he sat down again.
But soon, a hint of suspicion appeared in his eyes again.
"Brother-in-law..."
The second Miss Qin stood up, wearing a white dress, with her hair swaying in the wind, and her posture was gentle and graceful. She walked out the door with a sweet smile in full view of everyone.
The hall fell silent.
Luo Qingzhou, wearing a clean, loose Confucian robe, walked in accompanied by Miss Qin Er, and then bowed his head and said, "Father, Madam, Madam, and Young Master."
Luo Yannian looked at him coldly without saying anything.
Wang narrowed her eyes and spoke dignifiedly, "Qingzhou, Yu'er went to inform you at noon, why did you come so late tonight? We are a people who abide by the rules in Chengguo Mansion. As a bastard of our Chengguo Mansion and a son-in-law of the Qin family, everyone is here, but you are still dawdling in the back. Do you think this is reasonable? Do you want to give us an explanation?"
Luo Qingzhou bowed his head and said nothing.
Miss Qin Er took a step forward, stood in front of him, looked at Wang and said, "Aunt, Wei Mo seems to have explained to you just now. Brother-in-law is not feeling well, so he came here just now. And brother-in-law is now a member of our Qin family. If my father nods, his surname will be Qin. So he is now a guest of your Chengguo Mansion. As the host, do you think you are not educated to start scolding the guest harshly as soon as he arrives?"
The hall suddenly fell silent.
No one would have thought that the weak and delicate second daughter of the Qin family would actually defend her son-in-law so much and speak so mercilessly.
Wang's eyes twitched a few times, and she forced a smile on her face: "Wei Mo, I'm not scolding him. I just want him to know that we are a noble family and we must abide by the rules. The elders are all here, how can he, a junior, be the last one to come? His mother passed away, and no one taught him or reminded him. As his aunt, I naturally have to teach him well, so that he won't go out to be a disgrace to the people of Chengguo Mansion and your Qin Mansion."
Song Ruyue suddenly sneered, "Madam Wang doesn't seem to understand what my Wei Mo said. My Wei Mo just said that Qing Zhou is now a member of my Qin family. If he needs to be educated and reprimanded, it should be my Qin family who should educate and reprimand him. Even if he goes out and embarrasses others, it is our Qin family that is embarrassing. It seems to have nothing to do with you, right?"
The smile on Wang's face disappeared immediately. She was furious and said in a deep voice, "Sister Song, he is my master's child after all, and he is the illegitimate son of my Chengguo Mansion. How can he have nothing to do with us? It is only natural for me to educate and scold him. Even if I ask him to kneel down and kowtow to us now, it is also right. Can you ask him if he dares to say a word more?"
Song Ruyue sneered immediately, and just as she was about to ridicule, she suddenly heard her daughter say, "Aunt, you said that my brother-in-law is the illegitimate son of your Chengguo Mansion and the child of Uncle Luo. Do you have any evidence?"
After these words were spoken, everyone was stunned and looked at her.
She then said, "Aunt, if you have evidence, can you take it out and let Wei Mo take a look?"
Wang looked at her expressionlessly and said nothing.
Looking at the frail girl, the expression on his face suddenly turned cold: "If Auntie has no evidence, then my brother-in-law may not be the illegitimate son of your Chengguo Mansion. Therefore, you are not qualified to scold him anymore. In the future, you are not qualified to call him here and send him away at will, and you are not qualified to treat him like a servant."
"Even if you have evidence to prove that he is indeed the illegitimate son of your Chengguo Mansion, so what? He is now a member of our Qin family. Although our Qin family has declined, it is not something that a woman like you can bully. My father also said that my brother-in-law will be the head of our mansion in the future. You are just a woman of Chengguo Mansion, not even a lady of the imperial family, but now you say you want to scold and teach the head of our Qin family a lesson, and you even brazenly say that you want him to kneel down and kowtow to you. Madam Wang, even if the head of your Wang family came, he would not dare to speak so arrogantly, right?"
"You can ask your Lord Luo in person now, does he dare to say such things in front of my father?"
"How about I ask my father, a third-class earl who only kneels before His Majesty, to kneel down and kowtow to you, the wife? What do you think?"
Second Miss Qin protected her brother-in-law. At this moment, her body still looked weak, but the words she said and the aura she displayed made the whole hall silent and the air stagnated!
Wang's face turned blue and white, her hands in her sleeves trembled slightly, her chest rose and fell slightly, and the muscles at the corners of her eyes twitched constantly.
"Let me kowtow to you."
At this moment, Song Ruyue suddenly stood up, walked in front of Wang, and said coldly: "Qingzhou is the head of our Qin Mansion, and he definitely cannot kowtow to you. I am just a little woman in the Qin Mansion, with the same status as you. It is natural for me to kowtow to you. You should dare to accept it, right?"
As he said this, he bent his knees and pretended to kneel down.
Wang's face changed and she hurriedly jumped up from her seat and reached out to help.
Luo Yannian also immediately stood up from his chair and said, "Madam Qin, no!"
Luo Yu next to him also twitched his mouth.
The maids and servants in Chengguo Mansion were all dumbfounded by Madam Qin's actions.
Song Ruyue just bent her knees but didn't kneel down at all, nor did she think about kneeling.
Wang held her arms with both hands, her face turned ugly, and her voice trembled slightly: "Sister Song, you can't... Let's eat."
Luo Yannian's expression changed, and he also said, "Let's eat."
As for scolding someone, no one dared to mention it again.