Luo Lingxiu stood behind Miao with a guilty conscience, watching through the screen as the servants and stewards in the yard came together to capture a dozen troublemakers, tied them up tightly with ropes, and gagged them one by one. Only then did she feel relieved, feeling a sense of relief as if she had survived a disaster. "All these troublemakers deserve to die!"
Miao's face was gloomy. She watched Sima Wu order people to take away the troublemakers. She turned around and looked at Luo Lingxiu. Luo Lingxiu was frightened by Miao's expression. She knew that Miao was really angry this time. She knelt on the ground and cried, "Madam, it's my daughter-in-law who is useless and has done nothing good. I disappoint you! Please punish my daughter-in-law!"
Seeing Luo Lingxiu in tears and panic, Miao couldn't bring her raised hand down. She sighed heavily and sat down on the chair. Luo Lingxiu was the one who withstood the pressure from the old lady and the marquis and forced herself to be the daughter-in-law. If she slapped her in the face, she would be slapping herself in the face.
Seeing that Miao didn't really hit her, Luo Lingxiu secretly felt lucky that she had escaped, and a look of joy appeared on her face.
"Let me ask you one last question: do you have anything to do with the audacious things those three maids did?" Miao asked, staring into Luo Lingxiu's eyes.
"No!" Luo Lingxiu insisted. Now that things had come to this, she would never admit it. Anyway, the old woman who locked the door would not say anything, and her two maids and Yingrong were even tight-mouthed. Even if the little girl said it, who would believe it if it was just her
Miao could not hide the disappointment in her eyes. Luo Lingxiu was clever but not wise. How could she not see that there was something fishy about this matter? If Luo Lingxiu had told her the truth from the beginning, she would not have been in such a passive situation and she was still being stubborn.
"Forget it, since you said you didn't have it, then it's nothing." Miao waved her hand tiredly, "We both came from the capital and married here, and you are my niece. If something happens, how can I not help you? Don't hide anything from me in the future."
Luo Lingxiu's face was filled with shame. She bowed respectfully to Miao and swore repeatedly, promising that she would never make decisions on her own again. Seeing that Miao's expression had eased a lot, Luo Lingxiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The old lady and Sima Xi didn't like her, and now her heartless cousin was indifferent to her. In this marquis's mansion, the only person she could rely on was the madam, and she must not have any grudges against her.
Seeing that Luo Lingxiu had a good attitude in admitting her mistakes, and that she had never made any mistakes before, Miao did not mention it again. "You did something wrong. You must be more careful in the future. You must not let others get hold of your handle. The Marquis and I are old, and we are counting on you to support the Marquisate and be the head lady of the Marquisate. Mingyu is young and ignorant, and she does not come from a high family. This alone makes it difficult for her to control the servants. Alas, what I am most worried about is the future of Bao Ge'er's family. As the eldest sister-in-law, you have to help."
Thinking of Mingyu, that annoying little girl, Luo Lingxiu suppressed her annoyance and said in a very humble manner, "Yes, Lingxiu has made a note of it."
Miao sighed slightly, leaned back on the couch and closed her eyes, waiting for Sima Wu to come up with the result of the interrogation and tell her what happened.
Looking at Miao who was resting with her eyes closed, Luo Lingxiu couldn't help but say, "Aunt, this is not right."
"What's wrong?" Miao opened her eyes and asked while rubbing her eyebrows.
Luo Lingxiu said quickly, "Yesterday, we dragged the bodies of the three maids away and told their families to come and claim them. My family gave ten taels of silver as funeral expenses and stated that it was these maids who made the mistake first. No one objected at the time, so why did they suddenly make trouble today? There must be someone behind this."
Miao sneered, "Even a fool can guess it! Ten taels of silver is enough to buy a few maids, but it can't buy a cheap life? Besides, it's still a mistake! How can a farmer be so bold? Do you think our mansion is a piece of fat meat, anyone can take a bite?"
Luo Lingxiu asked cautiously: "Then look, who is it..." Luo Lingxiu already had a vague answer in her mind. Today Sima Lian kept referring to the three maids in his words and deeds, and it was probably this trick they were playing.
"Besides that person, who else dares to go against me?" Miao gritted her teeth. She had just beaten someone to death yesterday, and someone came to cause trouble today. She reacted so quickly. There must be a thief in the family. It couldn't be the quiet and timid Mingyu. Then it could only be them! She would let Sima Wu carefully interrogate the group of hooligans who made trouble. If she found evidence, she would have a reason to sell out Aunt Yu. How dare she play dirty with her? Why not sell her to a good place!
After Master Bao came back from outside, he saw Sima Wu escorting a dozen people in mourning out. After asking about what happened, Master Bao thought of what Mingyu had said. His heart skipped a beat and he hurried to see his wife.
When Master Bao entered the room, he saw that Miao's face turned pale with anger. He did not bother to ask about what had just happened. Master Bao quickly came over with a smile on his face, and laughed around Miao for a long time, telling jokes and making faces. He was just short of entertaining her with colorful clothes. He used all his tricks to make Miao laugh.
Twisting her son's ear, Miao scolded him with a smile, "You rascal! You were not at home so early in the morning. Where were you going? I tell you, if you dare to go to those shady places, you'll have to watch out for yourself!"
Master Bao begged for mercy quickly, "Oh, how could I go to a place like that? I went to the teacher's place to study early in the morning, and I didn't go anywhere else. If you don't believe me, go ask the teacher!"
Of course, Miao would not ask the teacher for such a small matter. She had long seen that her youngest son was not a good student. As long as he was safe and sound by her side and did not have the same character as her eldest son, Miao would be content. With the family background of the Anxi Marquis's Mansion, it would not be difficult for him to get an official position of some moderate size.
The old lady thinks that Baoger is not ambitious and has no future, but that is her business. In Miao's eyes, the son she raised is perfect in every way and no one can compare to him.
Luo Lingxiu looked at the cheerful Bao Ge'er, her eyes were filled with sourness. Bao Ge'er was such a good man, but he was given to that little girl for nothing! It was a pity that the man she wanted was not her husband. Why was Sima Xi so different from Bao Ge'er in character
Thinking of Sima Xi's cold face, Luo Lingxiu gnashed her teeth in hatred. He was simply a heartless bastard. Who would ignore his wife on the second day of marriage? Who would not go home all year round and still give his wife a cold face when he got home? He was only at home for a few days, but he was against her everywhere. For the sake of Bixi, the maid, he was willing to save her face, and he also defended the little girl everywhere. How could she not be angry? If Sima Xi was half as good and considerate as Bao Ge'er, she would not hate him so much!
Seeing that Miao was happy, Master Bao hugged Miao's arm and said with a smile: "Madam, my son wants to ask you a favor."
Miao glanced at Master Bao and said, "Oh, I was wondering why you were so filial just now. It turns out you have something to ask for."
"How could that be possible?" Master Bao came up to me with a thick face. "Even if my son has nothing to ask for help from his wife, he should still respect her. It's just a coincidence that something happened!"
Luo Lingxiu watched with a smile and took the opportunity to say, "My cousin is filial to his aunt. Everyone in the mansion can see it. Everyone praises my cousin as a good person."
Miao smiled and snorted, looking at Master Bao with eyes full of love, and said, "Tell me, what's the matter? Why did Master Bao shamelessly come to me and beg you?"
Master Bao blushed a little. Seeing Luo Lingxiu here, he couldn't say the words on his lips. He subconsciously glanced at Luo Lingxiu, wanting her to leave first. Miao saw Master Bao's little move and said unhappily, "Your eldest sister-in-law is not an outsider. Is there anything you can't say in front of her?"
Just say it, Master Bao made up his mind. Anyway, the eldest sister-in-law would know it sooner or later. If it was too late, who knew if Yingrong would be unable to get over it and hang herself again? Master Bao still couldn't give up the ten-year relationship between master and servant.
"Yingrong in my room..." Master Bao looked at Miao's face and said, "She is old enough and has served me for so many years. I think it would be better for her to continue to stay in my room and give her the title of a concubine... What do you think, Madam?"
When Miao heard the word Yingrong, she felt uncomfortable. When she heard that Master Bao wanted to mention Yingrong as his concubine, the smile on her face disappeared. "She begged you? After all, she has served you for so many years, and you don't care about your dignity at all!" Miao scolded without any hesitation.
Luo Lingxiu had a barely perceptible smile on her face. Based on her understanding of the Miao family, she would definitely not reject Baoger's opinion. Since Baoger brought it up, the matter was a done deal. Thinking of the little girl's expression after she knew about this, Luo Lingxiu felt relieved.
What right did that little girl have to be so arrogant in front of her? She could make that little girl fall down with just a flick of her finger. When Yingrong came in and offered tea, she would have more trouble for that little girl!
Deep in Luo Lingxiu's heart, although she was unwilling to admit it, she always had a subconscious thought in her heart that since Sima Hong had betrayed her, his heart was no longer hers, so she couldn't let that little girl monopolize it.
"No." Master Bao smiled and said, "I have always been served by her. I am used to it. It would be difficult for others to adapt to it. She is willing to continue to serve me, so why not let her stay?"
Miao's face was full of unhappiness, she really didn't like Yingrong, she always felt that Yingrong was a restless and petty person. A few years ago, she wanted to replace the head maid for Baoger, but Baoger didn't want to change, so she gave up. Now, that maid even mobilized Lingxiu and Baoger to take turns to plead for her, she really underestimated her.
However, her son liked Yingrong, and she was just a concubine. Even if she got what she wanted, it wouldn't cause any trouble. After thinking it over, Miao didn't want to upset her son, nor did she want to mention Yingrong. She simply said, "Now that you are married, I can't interfere in your affairs. Although Mingyu is young, she is the grandmother of the second room. Ask her to come and ask her opinion." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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