Noble Lady

After He Ruyi washed up and went back, she did not have any conflicts with Cui Hua again.

But her mind was full of Xue Chenyu's silk and snow-white gauze, and the ice in her house.

Why can Xue Chenyu live such a life while she has to suffer in the Cui family?

The more he thought about her, the angrier he got. "Sooner or later, I'll make her hand over everything!"

"Who do you want to hand over everything?" Cui Hua's voice suddenly sounded from behind.

The ghost-like presence behind him scared He Ruyi so much that he almost jumped up.

"What are you doing behind my back all of a sudden?"

"I just saw you talking and was worried you'd get bored, so I came to talk to you."

He Ruyi couldn't help but wonder, "You're so kind, how could I not know?"

"Madam, what are you talking about? I am your husband after all, and we have only been married for a short time. If you talk like this, outsiders will think that we are not getting along."

He Ruyi: Have we ever been together?

From the day she got married, Cui Hua never treated her well.

There was the accident on the way to her wedding that day, and there were also reasons that she didn't know.

In short, the man who had coaxed her into committing herself to him with sweet words was completely different from the Cui Hua in front of her.

The Cui family seems wealthy, but what does it have to do with Cui Hua?

In such hot weather, if you want two basins of ice in her room, you have to beg for mercy.

She went to him, and he said something like, "It's just a little hot, why don't you ask your maid to fan you? You're pregnant now, what if you get hurt by wanting to stay cool?"

She believed it at first.

Today she returned to the He family, and Xue Chenyu's house was full of ice. Even the cakes and snacks had to be chilled, and even the servants could drink chilled sour plum soup.

Ji Minrou is also a double now, but she also has a basin of ice in her room.

Why should she endure it?

"Cui Hua, I don't know why you approached me on purpose. Now that I'm married and pregnant with your child, I hope you'll think about your child, if not me."

"If I continue to suffer, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to give birth to your child safely."

Cui Hua narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. "Are you threatening me? He Ruyi, you're really getting bolder."

He Ruyi approached him with her belly bulging. "I've always been timid. It was you who coaxed me into losing my virginity to you before marriage, and now you're treating me so harshly."

"I believe you don't want such words to spread and affect the reputation of the Cui Mansion."

Cui Hua was so angry that he laughed, "Well, you went back to the He family and you're speaking more confidently. Is it your sister-in-law from the Wu'an Marquis Mansion who gave you the confidence?"

Of course He Ruyi would not admit that she and Xue Chenyu parted ways on bad terms.

But she learned one thing from Xue Chenyu, and that was fame.

Xue Chenyu knelt at the door of Jishan Hall for three days and three nights. Now her elder brother and mother don't dare to speak loudly to her. This is the benefit of reputation.

"Yes, Master Cui, you followed me back to the He family today, isn't it because you wanted to use our He family to contact the Wu'an Marquis Mansion?"

"You are so bold! Now you even dare to guess about me?" Cui Hua pinched her neck, his eyes dark.

He Ruyi was unable to breathe for a while and was extremely panicked.

But when she met Cui Hua's eyes, she calmed down. "Is it the Second Master of the Cui family who wants the Xue family's money? Even a prominent family needs money sometimes!"

Cui Hua wanted to strangle her to death, but looking at her bulging belly, he suppressed his anger and withdrew his hand.

"He Ruyi, you have to thank this child, otherwise you would have gone to see the King of Hell!"

"Yes, if it weren't for the child, how could I be scolded by my mother and eldest brother? If it weren't for this child, I wouldn't have married you!"

"What? Do you think marrying me is unfair to you?" He Ruyi's words undoubtedly irritated Cui Hua.

He sneered complacently and said, "Even if you regret it, so what? Once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. If you're smart, think of a way to get closer to your sister-in-law. Then, I'll let you live a more comfortable life, considering you're somewhat useful."

After saying that, he walked away.

He Ruyi was left sitting on the ground, holding his neck, with a look of fear and smugness in his eyes.

She guessed right, the Cui family wanted the Xue family's money.

It’s not Xue Chenyu’s, but the entire Xue family’s!

Who would have thought that the illustrious Cui family would resort to such despicable and despicable means to seize and rob.

She must let Xue Chenyu know and let them fight until both of them suffer losses!

"Miss, you know that your brother-in-law has a bad temper, so why do you have to go against him like this?" Only after Cui Hua walked away did Yu Shu dare to step forward and help He Ruyi up.

Before, she and Qiuyue had both hidden far away, fearing that they would be affected.

Her tone was like that of someone who had been through it all, and He Ruyi just wanted to laugh.

"I know you want to be an aunt."

"What are you talking about, young lady? How could I..." Yu Shu's face turned red and she bit her lower lip shyly.

"That's what my mother had in mind when she chose you to be my maid. Don't worry, I will fulfill your wish."

Yu Shu smiled happily, "Thank you very much, young lady."

At first, she took Xiaocao's place and went to serve in the study, thinking of becoming the master's concubine. Unexpectedly, the old lady later chose her to be the maid for the second lady to take home. She thought she had no chance.

Although the son-in-law of the Cui family does not hold any official position yet and cannot compare to the adults, he has the Cui family behind him.

If she could be promoted to concubine, it would be better than being a maidservant.

"Miss, what about me?" Qiuyue hurriedly expressed her loyalty, "I have always been loyal to you."

"Yes, you have always been loyal to me, how could I forget you?" He Ruyi smiled meaningfully.

……

Compared to the ups and downs of He Ruyi's life, Xue Chenyu's life is much calmer.

Two days had passed since He Ruyi returned home when someone from the Wu'an Marquis Mansion delivered an invitation to her.

The provincial school had everything ready, and they had invited Mr. Lu and Mrs. Qi to come and inspect it, and asked her to go with them.

"The lady also sent someone to tell you to go early. Madam Qi seems to like you very much. She even sent a messenger to tell you that she has brought you a gift and wants you to see her early and give it to her personally."

Xue Chenyu paused, "Mrs. Qi brought me a gift? Then I have to think carefully about what to give in return."

Although she didn't know why Mrs. Qi gave her a gift, it was always a good idea to prepare a return gift since reciprocity is the norm.

Yuzhu and the others offered suggestions.

All the little girls could think of were rouge, powder, clothes and jewelry, but after they finished talking about it they realized that it was inappropriate.

Madam Qi is a generation older than Madam Liu and has long passed the age of knowing the destiny of a woman. Things like rouge, powder, clothes and jewelry are always lacking in interest.

"Miss, why don't you prepare some supplements?" Yuzhu said.

Su Zhi also said: "Bird's nest, or Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng and the like. Mr. Lu is a scholar, he must have put a lot of thought into it, so it won't go wrong if he gives these as gifts."

Qi Niang and Yu Zhu also thought it was a good idea. Qiu Hua suddenly added, "There are many rare storybooks in the capital. You might as well prepare some for yourself."

Later, Xue Chenyu prepared some supplements and storybooks, but unexpectedly, the storybook proposed by Qiuhua was more favored by Mrs. Qi.

He praised Xue Chenyu: "I didn't expect Miss Xue to be such a considerate girl. How did you know I like this?"

But that’s another story.