The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

The second master actually walked over to the chair next to them and sat down, then took the handkerchief from the lady's hand and began to look at it.

This...this embroidery is really not commendable.

Even though Mr. Xu was a grown man and didn't know how to embroider, he had seen pigs running away even if he had never eaten pork.

My dear girl, is this embroidered flower or some animal’s head?

He stole a glance at his wife, whose face was full of kindness, and the second master immediately understood.

The good girl has been stupid for so many years, but now she is no longer stupid.

It's rare that she's willing to sit down quietly and embroider, so I have to praise her.

"My dear girl, this handkerchief is embroidered beautifully! Next time, embroider a purse for me. It's not appropriate for a grown man like you to hold an embroidered handkerchief."

Xu Keke...should I tell my father that this handkerchief was not embroidered for him, but for the Regent Chu Musheng.

Dingdang brought a cup of tea to the second master.

"Sir, please have some tea."

Successfully rescued both the father and daughter.

Just as they were about to change the subject, the eldest master Xu Linfeng swaggered in without being informed.

There was no trace of embarrassment on his face, but he sat down without hesitation.

"Second brother, your manners are getting worse and worse. You knew I was right outside the house, but you didn't even bother to invite me in to sit down."

The second master frowned and spoke in a cold tone.

"Master Xu, why did you come here uninvited?"

The master laughed shamelessly and said:

"Second brother, we are a family, why should we be so distant? You too, now that you have been promoted and made a fortune, you don't even go back to visit our old mother."

The second master snorted coldly.

"Master Xu, please don't mistakenly recognize relatives. The brotherhood between you and me was wiped out by you, along with the old lady and the elders.

Back then, my second wife and her family were expelled from our home, left with nothing. Even our ten-year-old child was forced to stay in the clan school. Now you still have the nerve to come to our house?"

The master didn't care and continued:

"Second brother, this is a different time. At that time, my eldest brother was also trying to protect the Xu family's foundation.

At that time, your second daughter offended the Regent. As the head of the family, I, Big Brother, considered the entire Xu family and avoided risks. This is the duty of the head of the family. "

The second lady then took over.

"Uncle Xu, there's no need to say more. We are no longer a family. Just tell us why you came here today! Uninvited guests are not welcome in our home."

The eldest master was a little annoyed, but he couldn't lose his temper in front of his sister-in-law. After all, he still wanted to ease the relationship and gain some benefits.

Then he looked at Dingdang who was standing beside him to serve him.

"What are you doing standing there, little maid? Why don't you even pour me a cup of tea?"

Dingdang ignored him and walked behind Xu Keke and stood quietly.

The master seemed to see Xu Keke only at this moment.

"Keke, I heard that you were granted marriage to the Prince Regent. This is such a great joyous event! When I heard the news, I was so happy."

After being silent for a long time, Xu Ke couldn't control his mouth anymore and blurted out the truth.

"I'm happy for you. It's all thanks to your second daughter's wish. If she hadn't pushed me down the stairs with evil intentions and tried to kill me, how could I have met the regent?"

The master suddenly realized that there was something fishy about her words, so he ignored her.

He grabbed the teacup on the table, took a few sips of tea, and looked at the second master again.

"Second brother, I won't beat around the bush with you. You can't be so heartless. Yuanyuan's dowry is still quite short for her marriage, and as her uncle, you have to help out in anyway."

Xu Keke couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"What does Xu Yuanyuan's marriage have to do with our family? I didn't settle the score with her, so you should be praying at home. How dare you come to our house and ask for her dowry?"

The master glared at Xu Keke.

"What do you know, little girl! I'm your elder, and I'm asking for your help because I respect you."

The second wife stood up angrily.

"Master Xu is at least a knowledgeable man serving in the imperial court, yet he came in without the master's permission.

We're lucky we didn't kick you out, but you're still expecting us to help you!"

But the master acted like a rogue.

"If you don't give me the money today, I will stay here forever!"

The second master shouted angrily.

"You! You are absolutely shameless! Are you willing to sacrifice your official reputation for the sake of money?"

The master crossed his legs.

“Second brother, don’t forget that an elder brother is like a father. Your second daughter is about to marry the Regent.

If word gets out that you're disrespectful to your brother and don't support the elderly, do you think this marriage will be possible? Aren't you afraid that the Regent will punish you?"

Xu Keke suddenly stood up and started scratching with his two little paws, wanting to scratch the master a few times.

"Hmph, don't try to scare us with the Regent! We are upright and honest, and we are not afraid of your unreasonable behavior!

But you, you are so reluctant to spend money on your own daughter's wedding that you come to someone else's house to ask for it. How thick-skinned are you? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if this gets out?"

The master's face turned blue and white after being scolded by her.

"You little girl, you don't look stupid anymore, but you're quite good at talking! The Great Chu Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. Even if you can talk to the sky, I'm still your uncle.

I come here today and don't ask for much. Just bring me fifty thousand taels of silver, and I will forgive your disrespect."

The second master was so angry that he was shaking all over and slamming the table and yelling.

"Brother, don't push us too far! We left the Xu family without taking a penny from them, and yet you're asking for fifty thousand taels. Are you trying to rob us?"

At this moment, a majestic voice came from outside the door.

"Who is making a noise here?"

Everyone looked back and saw Regent Chu Musheng walking into the yard with a team of guards. The guards did not follow them in, but stood in two rows outside the door.

The eldest master, the second master, the second lady, in short, everyone in the room except Xu Keke stood up and saluted.

"See Prince Regent."

Chu Musheng didn't even look at them, and walked straight towards Xu Keke with a concerned smile on his face.

"Miss Xu, what happened?"

Xu Keke pulled Chu Musheng's arm and kept talking.

He recounted what had happened to Xu Linfeng and even exaggerated how bad his attitude was.

After hearing this, Chu Musheng's face darkened and he looked at Xu Linfeng with cold eyes.

"Xu Shaoqing is so bold! How dare you come to my father-in-law's house and cause trouble?"

The eldest master Xu Linfeng was so frightened that he fell to his knees.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I was confused for a moment. Seeing that my second brother has not returned to honor his mother for a long time, I came to visit him. I have no other intentions."

The Regent snorted coldly.

"Go back and reflect on your mistakes for a month, then wait for your punishment."

The master kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude and ran out in shame.

Chu Musheng then said to the others, "No need to be so polite."

Everyone then stood up.

The second master and the second mistress hurriedly invited the regent to take a seat.

Dingdang actively served new tea to the Regent. Nanny Ding looked at the sky and slipped away to the kitchen.

Xu Ke moved closer and looked at Chu Musheng with a smile.

"Your Majesty, sometimes I feel like you are like timely rain, always able to play your role at the critical moment."

Chu Musheng scratched her nose lovingly.

"This king never jokes. I promised you that I would protect your family and friends, and I will definitely keep my word."

"Never joke? Then what you said at the beginning about wanting me to be your concubine was also true?"