The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

A few days later, in the evening, the sunset was just right. It was Zhang Fanghui's birthday, who lived in Biluozhai. She had said some time ago that she would hold a small banquet. At noon today, Qi Yueniang and Xiao Yinxiu brought the children to celebrate her birthday.

Xu Lingqiao and her brother, having received an invitation, prepared small gifts and came from Rongfuyuan next door, intending to have dinner together.

Upon entering, Song Guanzhou was nowhere to be seen.

She was about to send a maid to inquire when Zhang Fanghui stopped her, saying, "Ling Qiao, don't worry, Guan Zhou won't be here for a while."

Xiao Yinxiu ate the peanuts that Shuangyue had peeled and hummed a few times, "If your legs aren't good, it's fine if you don't come."

Zhang Fanghui laughed, "Elder sister, what you're saying is both heartbreaking and heartless. You're concerned about her leg pain, but you talk as if I wouldn't feel sad today if she weren't here."

What's making you sad?

Xiao Yinxiu looked up at Zhang Fanghui, who came up to her, leaned on her shoulder, and whispered softly, "Elder sister, this is my special day, so it's okay to accept more gifts."

His banter made Xiao Yinxiu unable to hold back, her smile tinged with feigned anger.

"Is it that the Xiao family is lacking in food and clothing for you, or is Brother Bei being so stingy that he's actually thinking of coming here to ask for good things?"

“My dear sister, there’s no such thing as having too little good stuff. You seem to be so knowledgeable and easygoing, but I’m a born money-grubber. I wish I could collect it all into my private coffers and look at it ten times a day.”

"Zhenzhen'er is a good-for-nothing." Xiao Yinxiu snorted.

Qi Yueniang gently patted Xiao Yinxiu's hand, "She's still your sister from your maternal family. If you don't love her, Ling Qiao and I will take her back. You know I don't have a close sister either. Fanghui is eloquent and shrewd, and I like her very much."

Xu Lingqiao smiled and chimed in, "That's true. Guanzhou and I both need a sister who can cook well and has exquisite embroidery skills."

"Fine, since they're all trying to take it from me, I'm not giving it to them."

They chatted and laughed, and it was rare for Xiao Yinxiu not to be sullen. They were all in a good mood until an unfamiliar old woman came to the courtyard gate. Her clothes were also rough and casual, unlike those of an ordinary old woman.

"Madam, the master requests your presence."

Duke of the country?

Xiao Yinxiu slowly stood up. Zhang Fanghui looked over and asked in a low voice, "Is Uncle-in-law perhaps giving some instructions?"

"I'll find out soon enough. You can all sit together."

He then nudged Ling Ge'er, who was about to bump into him, and said, "Your brothers are playing around, so don't make a scene here. If you break anything, I'll deal with you."

Having said that, he helped Shuangyue out of the courtyard gate of Biluozhai.

The unfamiliar old woman followed behind without saying a word. Xu Lingqiao had only been in the mansion for a short time, but Zhang Fanghui was somewhat puzzled. "This old woman seems familiar."

Qi Yueniang smiled faintly, "You are a latecomer and should not have met Granny Xing, who used to serve Father."

"Is it an elder from your household?"

“He is an old man who served my father when he was at the border. A few years ago, he said he was going back to his hometown to retire with his son. I don’t know why, but he has returned to the mansion this year.”

Aunt Chu was helping to refill tea and water, and with the two boys there, she couldn't very well leave.

"Young Madam, you may not know this, but Aunt Xing lost her son and has no food, which is why she came to the Duke's side."

So it seems the Duke of Zhenguo is quite nostalgic.

As Xiao Yinxiu hurried toward Zhengxian Pavilion, she ran into Pei Chen, who was coming from the direction of Zhengxian Pavilion. Pei Chen had ignored her for several days, and today was no different. He snorted and raised his chin, looking down on everyone.

Xiao Yinxiu felt distressed, but still bowed to Pei Chen when she got closer.

"I dare not! I, Pei Chen, am not worthy to receive the courtesy of the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xiao family, the wife of a noble heir." With that, he moved aside to avoid the curtsy.

"Your Highness, when will you stop making a scene?"

Xiao Yinxiu raised her face, her eyes filled with exhaustion.

"Making a scene?"

Pei Chen looked down at her and sneered, "I wouldn't dare! How could I dare? You cried at Zhengxian Pavilion a few days ago, and I... got scolded again. It's a pity there were things to do at home, otherwise, I would have been forced to kneel in the ancestral hall because of you."

Xiao Yinxiu froze. "I never said anything about you to my uncle."

"Oh!" Pei Chen clicked his tongue twice, speaking sarcastically, "It's my own money, so I'll just let it go. I didn't use your dowry to make up for it. Why are you so upset and going to tell Father all this?"

"Your Highness misunderstands. It was your uncle who sent Uncle Hai to tell me what happened. I don't need to complain about your messy affairs. Your uncle has sharp eyes and has seen it all clearly."

Pei Chencai didn't believe her.

He took a half step back and looked Xiao Yinxiu up and down. "This yellow brocade outfit you're wearing doesn't suit you at all. You look like a proper mistress, but you've aged ten or twenty years. Just like the pounding heart in your chest, full of calculations."

Xiao Yinxiu nearly fainted after being judged in this way.

"Your Highness has insulted me for no reason. What exactly are you trying to vent your anger about?"

"I wouldn't dare! Aunt Xiao has me completely under her thumb. My father sent Uncle Hai to take over all the businesses I've invested in. Now, my poor concubines and I can only rely on you, woman, to survive. How dare we have any more complaints?"

After saying that, he snorted heavily, then fanned himself and left.

Xiao Yinxiu tried several times to catch up and ask for clarification, but she stopped because of Granny Xing, who stood beside her like a saw-mouthed gourd, and Shuangyue's obstruction.

What's wrong with him?

Frosty Moon had unspeakable bitterness. When the Crown Prince's wife felt bitter, even the insects and ants floating around the main house seemed to have been soaked in bitter melon water.

It tastes so bitter.

The reason is simple: Pei Chen wants to take another woman into his family.

He dared not tell his father, and hoped that Xiao Yinxiu would accept the woman and act as the magnanimous first wife, and then go to the Duke to arrange things for him.

Why would Xiao Yinxiu agree?

Qiao'er was carrying an illegitimate child in her belly, and the other concubines were keeping a close eye on Pei Chen every day. Xiao Yinxiu was so disgusted by their attention that she was unwilling to bring another one in.

Since the couple's big fight at the small banquet in Shaohua Garden last time, Pei Chen has never given Xiao Yinxiu a kind look again.

“You are jealous every day. I only have Ling’er and Huan’er under my care. Why don’t you add another one? I will not take any concubines or mistresses.”

"If you don't rest in my room, where am I supposed to live?"

Xiao Yinxiu was filled with bitterness and yelled at Pei Chen, but Pei Chen didn't take it seriously, saying, "Stop yelling. I can't keep you living outside."

"You bastard!"

Xiao Yinxiu stood up, pointed at Pei Chen leaning against the chair, her eyes glistening with tears, and was furious. "Aren't there enough women in this house? You've always been involved with this one and that one, and I've never been tolerant of you. And now you're turning the tables on me!"

It was because of these stalemates that Pei Chen was able to be scolded so harshly by Pei Jian today.

Despite his fear, his lustful desires remained unchanged.

With her neck stiff, she said, "Father, that woman outside is from a respectable family. You are an old scholar, and you only have this one daughter. Now... she's pregnant!"