The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

Because of this matter, Pei Jian summoned Xiao Yinxiu. The father-in-law and daughter-in-law should have avoided the situation, but since the old lady of the mansion was useless, he overstepped his bounds and had to take charge of these trivial matters of the mansion.

"Chen'er, have you seen the woman outside?"

Hearing Pei Jian's gentle words, Xiao Yinxiu felt a surge of grievance. "Uncle, I have never met him. I have only heard a little about the young master's quarrels a few times."

Pei Jian sighed, "Chen'er is naturally playful, and your aunt in this household is not very helpful. You should discuss everything with your sister-in-law. However, I'm afraid Chen'er has been pressuring you about this matter many times."

"My father is very perceptive, and I am extremely grateful."

"Never mind."

While tending to the flowers and plants, Pei Jian waved his hand and said, "I have already told Xingniang and Dahai that they will handle it. You don't need to worry about this."

deal with?

Is it what I thought it meant?

Xiao Yinxiu looked surprised. "Father... the young master said that woman is pregnant. Is it really time to bring her back?"

"When did I ever say I would accept it?"

Pei Jian smiled faintly, his face cold and aloof, making people dare not say anything more. "Chen'er is not good at business either. He is far inferior to Hua Ge'er. Now that I have taken Dahai back, we will make further plans."

Pei Chen may have mediocre talent, but he comes from a good family and holds the title of heir apparent.

In the past, he had spent a lot of money, and aside from not lending money, he would take a share of everything else.

Looking back now, I realize I lost more than I gained.

"It was only after he had this money that he began to flaunt his wealth. Once Da Hai has finished this matter, he will naturally inform you." Xiao Yinxiu obediently agreed.

"I am truly ashamed that my uncle has stood up for me."

“We are a family, and harmony is the most important thing. I called you here today not to talk about this matter. Now that it’s July, things are a bit more relaxed, and there aren’t many business trips to the capital. Find some free time to come and, together with Dahai and the others, take stock of your aunt’s private treasury.”

What? The old lady's private treasury!

"Uncle, Aunt is still alive, what brings you here—"

“Your aunt now practices vegetarianism and Buddhist chanting, and these worldly possessions are only tiring her body. Yue Niang and Guan Zhou are not as close to your aunt as you are, so this matter can only be handled by you.”

The fact that Pei Chen's women couldn't enter the Duke's mansion brought her a moment of joy.

The thought of being asked to investigate her aunt's private funds was like a bolt from the blue. She wanted to press for answers, but in front of the head of the family, she had no courage.

"Has Che-ge'er's income been sent to your residence these past few years?"

Xiao Yinxiu perked up and agreed.

“The estates and shops left by Aunt Qin have not yielded good income, especially the two estates in Qing’an, which have suffered from disasters year after year, and the amount of grain sent to them has decreased year by year.”

"No matter what is sent, you must explain it to Dahai and the accountant, and convert it into cash and account it to his name. Now that San'er is far away from the government, these are all things left by his own mother, and there is no reason for them to be confiscated by the government."

"Yes."

After speaking, he let Pei Hai in, gave him some brief instructions, and then waved for the two of them to leave.

After leaving Zhengxian Pavilion and parting ways with Pei Hai, Xiao Yinxiu's face darkened instantly, like a stormy cloud gathering. She gritted her teeth, "They're actually going to confiscate my aunt's private treasury!"

Shuangyue dared not say anything else, but whispered her advice, "Perhaps he has figured out that the master wants to divide it among the boys."

"Which boy? One of these two born to your aunt, or that bastard?"

"Madam! Be careful what you say!"

Xiao Yinxiu had no more interest in going to Biluozhai. Once inside her room, she could no longer contain herself. "Why can't I say it? Is that third son my aunt's son? If he really is confiscated, and I give him a cup, do you believe I'd be furious to death!"

Deceiving too much!

Deceiving too much!

Xiao Yinxiu paced back and forth, muttering those four words, "Aunt... Aunt's hard work!" Pei Jian was right; she knew how big her aunt's private treasury was.

They understood it better than both Pei Chen and Pei An.

Now that she has been given this difficult task, she feels an even greater sense of sorrow, like a rabbit mourning the death of a fox. If her aunt loses these last reliance, she fears her life will be in danger.

She racked her brains but couldn't find a solution.

Zhang Fanghui's head maid came in and politely invited the young mistress to dinner. She was about to say no, but Shuangyue stopped her, saying, "Madam, you're feeling more and more miserable being alone here. Why not share in the young mistress's joy and cheer yourself up?"

Besides, there's a banquet today, and the kitchen didn't leave any of Xiao Yinxiu's favorite dishes.

If someone is sent to do it temporarily, there is a risk that the Crown Prince's wife will go hungry.

It took a lot of persuasion to convince Xiao Yinxiu. She redid her makeup and sighed, "This mansion is becoming more and more unfamiliar to me every day."

Just as he was about to leave, Pei Hai sent Lin Chuan and Lin Xi to carry in a very large box.

"This is……"

Xiao Yinxiu was somewhat surprised. Pei Hai came up to her and cupped his hands, saying, "Madam, the master said that you have had a very tiring year. He is going to visit friends in Mo County in a few days. Consider these gifts as a birthday present for you."

what?

It's like giving someone a slap and then a sweet treat!

Xiao Yinxiu was flattered. On her birthdays in the past, with her aunt present, any gifts from her aunt were the same as those from her uncle. She had never truly received any special treatment from Pei Jian...

What's going on today?

After Linxi and Linchuan led him into the main room, Pei Hai bowed and took his leave. Xiao Yinxiu thought for a moment and was about to open the box when Zhang Fanghui rushed over in a hurry.

"My dear sister, you can't escape my banquet today."

The figure was still in the distance, but the voice had already reached her. Xiao Yinxiu paused to observe her thoughts, then turned and went out. "Things keep piling up, and I was just about to leave. If I don't eat at your place today, where else am I supposed to eat?"

The two sisters held hands, appearing very close.

Zhang Fanghui had already observed Xiao Yinxiu's expression and couldn't detect anything unusual, so she breathed a sigh of relief.

"My brother-in-law has also done me a favor by being here at Biluozhai. Dear sister, I beg you to look at my little Fangchen's clothes today. Whether you find them acceptable or not, please be magnanimous and pretend you didn't see them, okay?"

whispering sound!

"So you're the one who's disgusted with me?"

Zhang Fanghui repeatedly begged for forgiveness, saying, "Of course I wouldn't dare. I'm just relying on my elder sister's affection."

Thinking that she was in a foreign land and Xiao Bei had failed the exam, and now that they had just discussed it, they were going to return to Jiangzhou another day. They couldn't possibly disregard her feelings.

"Fine, whatever you say."

Once inside, the small banquet, which would have been lifeless without her, became lively and bustling. Ling Ge'er and Qin Ge'er pestered Song Guanzhou to play chess. Song Guanzhou's Go skills were terrible, and after several games, he was no match for the two boys. So he simply had an idea, "Let's play watermelon chess."

As he spoke, he asked Xiao Bei for a large sheet of white paper and prepared a pen and ink.

I drew a large, not-quite-standard circle, with a cross inside. Using the intersection of the straight line and the arc as the center, I drew a semicircle along the edge. At the intersection of the cross in the middle, I drew a small circle with the intersection point as the center.

It's very simple...

The chessboard is in place.