Noble Lady

"Old Madam, you'll understand clearly—Madam is in charge of the household affairs of the mansion. We all have to depend on Madam's wishes for everything, including eating, drinking, defecating and urinating. I'm just a servant. Let alone being kicked out by Madam, even being beaten to death is what I deserve."

Liu feigned anger and said, "Nonsense, you are the closest person to me, who would dare to beat or kill you?"

Huang Mama kowtowed quickly and said, "I am deeply grateful for your love and respect. I feel wronged because I was ordered by you to deliver a message to Madam. I feel wronged, and it is because you are ashamed of me."

"If word gets out that Madam humiliated me and kicked me out of Furong Residence, everyone in the mansion will know that Madam no longer takes the old lady seriously."

"Madam is in control of the food and drink expenses of the entire He family. Who in the mansion will be willing to respect you, old lady, in the future?"

She spoke so sincerely that tears immediately fell.

But he gave Ji Minrou a wink while wiping his tears.

Ji Minrou immediately gasped in disbelief, "How could my cousin-in-law be like this?! No matter how noble her family is, after marrying into the He family, she should respect her elders."

"My Great Sheng Dynasty governs the world with filial piety. Even when princesses and princesses get married, they must respect their uncles and aunts. Alas..."

The words have not yet fallen.

"Bang."

Liu took the opportunity to throw a celadon teacup.

The broken porcelain and steaming tea scattered all over the floor were just like her extremely angry mood at the moment.

"Mrs. Xue is outrageous! How dare she treat you like this? This is just a slap in my face."

Ji Minrou acted as if she was startled, and knelt down in front of Liu in fear and trepidation, "Aunt, please don't be angry. It's all my fault for talking too much about your family affairs. Rouer..."

"I'm not blaming you. Why are you kneeling? Get up."

Ji Minrou hesitated for a moment, and seemed to be sure that she really did not blame anyone, then she breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and continued to massage Liu's shoulders.

"Aunt, please don't get angry and make yourself sick. This matter was caused by Rouer. Rouer wants to go home..." Before she even finished the word "go", she was met with strong opposition from Liu.

"No! I told you to stay and you have to stay. I can't make the decision for the He family. Who dares to interfere?"

He almost pointed out that it was Xue Chenyu who stopped him, but he saw that the latter had already told him in person that she was the one who made the decision.

More importantly, she had already said it. If she went back on her word now, everyone would think she was afraid of Xue, as Huang had been driven out of Furongju by Xue before.

Wouldn't Xue take her even less seriously in the future?

She can't even control her daughter-in-law, and who knows how the people from the second wife will laugh at her behind her back.

He had been competing with the woman from the second house all his life, and he had always had the upper hand over her. Now that he had a son who had passed the imperial examination and married the daughter of the marquis, how could he let the second house make a fool of itself again?

"But Rou'er doesn't want to embarrass my aunt and cousin." Ji Minrou wiped the non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes and knelt down like a boneless person.

"Rou'er knows she has a hard life, and that this is how her life is. She'd be fine if she found a nunnery to live with the Buddha and the green lamps. But if this causes trouble for my aunt and cousin, and brings unrest to the family, Rou'er deserves death."

After saying that, he kowtowed again.

A delicate appearance, a determined look.

This scene shocked He Minzhi, who had just arrived at Ciwenyuan.

He knew that his cousin had been in love with him since childhood.

Young girls only use those little tricks like giving handkerchiefs and sachets as gifts. Their thoughts are written on their faces, which is very shallow.

Now it seems that although my cousin is weak, has a poor background and a bad life, she still has some backbone.

It was not in vain that her mother raised her, and she was not in vain under the influence and teachings of the He family.

"With such a strong tradition in our He Mansion, why should we worry about the He Family's failure?"

He Minzhi spoke to himself, the anger on his face was replaced by joy. He calmed down his emotions and then walked in.

"Mother."

"Son, why are you back? Is there something important?" Mrs. Liu stood up nervously and came to greet him.

He Minzhi hurriedly helped her sit down, "Don't worry, mother. I was about to go out. It was Shitou who brought Xue's words to me. I..."

He sighed and knelt down on one knee in distress. "It's all because of my unfilial behavior and my unvirtuous wife. I can't share my mother's worries, but instead cause her to worry."

"Silly child, what are you talking about? You made your mother worry. From the day you were born, I knew I would worry about you. But the Xue family refused to give in. Rou'er, your cousin..."

"Cousin, Rou'er knows her fate is miserable, and she dares not cause trouble for you and my aunt. Please talk to my aunt. It is better for Rou'er to go to the nunnery than to stay here and make Madam angry, causing unrest in the family."

"No! Rou'er is already unfortunate. Since I took the initiative to bring her back, how can I go back on my word?" He said this to He Minzhi.

After saying that, he turned around and helped Ji Minrou up. "I've been with you since you were a tiny child. It took me ten years of hard work to raise you into such a graceful and well-educated young lady. I can't bear to see you wandering around anymore."

He didn't mention anyone else, but he kept saying that no one else had put in as much effort as he had, so he loved her especially.

"Even if Mrs. Xue doesn't want to, you can just live with me. As long as I'm an old woman, you won't starve. At worst, I can go back to my old job at my age and set up a tofu stall at the street corner to support you, just like I raised my son."

When it comes to returning to his old job, he is really full of ambition.

Ji Minrou's eyes were filled with tears. She called out "Aunt" affectionately and threw herself into Liu's arms.

They are as close as mother and daughter.

He Minzhi turned slightly sideways, as if trying his best to avoid suspicion.

After crying for a long time, she asked Mother Huang to take Ji Minrou downstairs to be settled.

No more outsiders.

He Minzhi's eyes moistened slightly, and he bowed deeply to Liu, "It is I who have failed my mother, and I know I am wrong."

Mrs. Liu also looked understanding. She patted the back of his hand and said distressedly, "Mother doesn't blame you. She just feels sorry for your cousin Rou'er. If I hadn't..."

"Mother, let's not talk about the past anymore. There's no point in talking about things that have already happened."

He Minzhi probably knew what the old lady wanted to say, so he quickly interrupted her.

In the past, his mother did tell him to marry his cousin, and she also said that it was best for a daughter-in-law to be raised at home, so she brought his cousin to the He family to raise her early.

But that was just the wishful thinking of my mother and cousin.

He knew from a young age that with his talent and looks, his cousin, who came from a poor family with little education, would be a good concubine to serve him, but she was not worthy of being his mistress.

Now that his cousin is married and her husband has just died, she has become a widow. It is even more impossible for him to marry her, so there is no need to mention those things anymore.