Chapter 85: Welcoming the Madam Back to the Mansion

When Madam Xue walked out again, there was still no smile on her face. She said coldly, “Pack your things, we’re going back to the Xue family.”

Xu Qi was not surprised by this outcome at all. He quickly instructed the servants, “Hurry up and pack the young lady’s things.”

Xue Qingyin laughed, “Why don’t we all go together?”

Xu Qi didn’t understand, “What do you mean, together?”

“My uncle and cousins have been so kind to me. We’ve just reconnected after so many years. Why don’t you invite my uncles to stay at the Xue family for a few days, and watch me get married together?” Xue Qingyin said.

Xu Qi’s breath caught in his throat. His first reaction was that his brother-in-law wouldn’t agree!

But then, a wave of emotion came from the bottom of his heart.

Look at that, my niece really treats them like family! She’s even thinking of them… Good, if they could be there on her wedding day, how heartwarming would that be?

Xue Chengdong’s expression froze for a moment.

But at this moment, Madam Xue turned to him, “Qingyin’s suggestion is also very good.”

Xue Chengdong: “…”

Madam Xue asked coldly, “Is there a problem?”

Xue Chengdong said softly, “How could there be a problem? Such a small matter, you decide, Madam. Your brothers are also my brothers. We should interact more often.”

Xu Qi was stunned.

These words actually came from Xue Chengdong’s mouth?

Xue Qingyin didn’t expect it to be so effective, and she couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.

The group packed their things and headed to the Xue family.

When the servants received the news, they were already waiting, thinking that it was still the master who had to take action!

They stretched their necks, waiting and waiting, the sound of hooves getting closer.

“Why are there so many people?” The servants were dumbfounded.

Xue Chengdong walked forward, “Don’t you recognize your uncle?”

The servants, including the head steward, Xue, were stunned.

Uncle? We… know him?

Madam Xue said coldly, “Don’t you greet him?”

The servants came to their senses and quickly greeted him, then said with full mouths, “Welcome Madam back to the mansion.”

This made Xu Qi feel very proud. He swaggered into the house, saying, “It’s a pity that my elder brother and third brother are not at home. Otherwise, it would be a wonderful thing to come together!”

Xu Qi said loudly, “Bring tea!”

The servants dared not neglect, and hurriedly followed.

Previously, they knew very well that the power in Madam’s hands was all within the scope defined by the master. So when Madam and the master clashed, they naturally stood on the master’s side without hesitation.

But today is different…

Madam is back, but she is not back out of helplessness.

She was invited back by the master.

Because even Madam’s family members came to the mansion as guests!

This is undoubtedly sending a signal to them –

Today, Madam’s west wind has overwhelmed the master’s east wind.

Madam Xue entered the house, sat down, and watched the servants of the Xue family nervously come to greet her. She couldn’t help but find it amusing.

She put on a show, and said coldly, “There are some people in the mansion who are not clean, and they dare to steal the master’s things to sell. In the past, I thought of the old people in the mansion, so I didn’t punish them. But recently, some people have become more and more arrogant. Since I’m back today, I’ll deal with them all at once.”

As soon as these words came out, the people in front of her trembled.

Those with a clear conscience just thought that Madam Xue was taking this opportunity to make trouble.

Those with a guilty conscience were even more afraid.

Xue Qingyin yawned lazily on the side and walked away on her own.

This was what she had asked Madam Xue to do.

It goes without saying that she was returning to the mansion to establish her authority. It was also fun to watch the servants of the Xue family change their faces so quickly.

Furthermore, she was going to find out who dared to steal her foot-wiping cloth and sell it to the King of Wei!

Actually, Xue Qingyin had a faint guess that the King of Wei was able to get the item so smoothly, perhaps He Songning had helped behind the scenes.

This time, she would find out who it was, and it would also make He Songning uncomfortable.

Xue Qingyin smiled slightly, then returned to her previous courtyard.

Nong Xia and Zhi Shu served her to rest.

When they turned their backs, Zhi Shu’s eyelids twitched, thinking that the young lady was really not easy to fool! She had to tell the young master.

At Duke Zhao’s Mansion.

Duke Zhao was surprised, “Why didn’t A Feng go out today?”

Zhao, the head steward, laughed, “Didn’t you complain yesterday that the young master brought back too many fish, and you’ve been eating fish for several days in a row, almost making you vomit?”

Duke Zhao blew his beard and glared, “… Well, well, those were still brought back by my son. Even if I’m tired of eating them, it’s better than having nothing to eat!”

Zhao, the head steward, smiled even more, then went to invite Zhao Xufeng over and asked what was going on.

Duke Zhao snorted, “You ask him like that, how would he understand?”

Who knew that Zhao Xufeng stuttered, “They’re busy, very busy.”

“They?”

Zhao, the head steward, answered from the side, “It’s Xue Miss and her several cousins from her mother’s side.”

Duke Zhao was puzzled, “Busy with what?”

Zhao, the head steward, said, “Xue Miss is about to get married, she can’t get married at the Xu family, right? Naturally, she has to return to the Xue family. They’re busy with these things.”

Duke Zhao frowned, “You take some gifts to the Xue family later and have a look. Although the Duke’s Mansion shouldn’t interfere with people’s family affairs, it’s always good to show some face.”

Zhao, the head steward, responded, “Yes.”

Duke Zhao looked at Zhao Xufeng again, sighed, “Qingyin and her cousins from her mother’s side are willing to play with A Feng, it’s a good thing. It’s just that fish… You tell Qingyin next time, can you change it to catching chickens?”

Zhao, the head steward, showed a helpless expression, “We can’t decide this. It’s not so much that they’re playing with the young master, it’s more like everyone is playing with Xue Miss. It all depends on Xue Miss’s thoughts.”

Duke Zhao raised his eyebrows, but thinking that Xue Qingyin was so natural and unrestrained in her actions, and didn’t specifically consider Zhao Xufeng, it was actually a good thing. Because only if she considered herself first, could such a thing last.

He sighed, “It’s a pity, she’s going to enter the King Xuan’s Mansion.”

“Her cousins from her mother’s side are still there.”

“That’s true.” Duke Zhao finally showed a smile.

After a while, Zhao, the head steward, arrived at the Xue family with gifts.

He entered the door and happened to see Madam Xue punishing the servants.

Madam Xue stood up and smiled gracefully, “Don’t laugh at me, Head Steward Zhao. There are a few servants in the mansion who have broken the rules.”

Zhao, the head steward, bowed, “Madam is hard-working.” Then he asked about Xue Qingyin’s whereabouts.

Madam Xue said, “She’s gone back to her room to rest. Is there anything important? I’ll have someone call her over.”

Zhao, the head steward, waved his hands repeatedly, “Seeing Madam looking so happy, I’m relieved. There’s no need to disturb the young lady’s rest. I’ll leave after delivering the things.”

Madam Xue took a heavy box from his hand and watched Zhao, the head steward, leave.

Turning back to look at the servants kneeling in front of her, they were even more afraid.

Madam Xue didn’t say anything.

This was what Xue Qingyin had told her. Sometimes, talking too much is worse than not saying anything at all. Naturally, someone would be unable to hold back and confess themselves.

She leaned back lazily and began to think about Xue Qingyin’s dowry. She should prepare some more things.

She didn’t realize that she had unconsciously picked up some of her daughter’s habits. From the previously tense and angry Madam Xue, she gradually became calm and leisurely.

When He Songning arrived at the Xue family a little late, he saw the maid who had been bribed by Xue Qingyin kneeling in front of Madam Xue, crying her eyes out, saying that she would never sell the young lady’s things again.

He Songning was a little surprised.

How did Madam Xue find out?

Or, was Xue Qingyin behind this?

He Songning’s furrowed brows quickly smoothed out.

Fortunately, this person didn’t know that he was behind the scenes, and only recognized the person who bribed her. And that person was from outside the mansion, so no one would suspect him.

He Songning didn’t bother Madam Xue as she punished the servants. He had many doubts in his mind, so he went directly to Xue Qingyin’s courtyard.

Things were going smoothly at the Xue family.

At the Liu family, Liu Yue Rong asked the maid, “Is there any news from the Wei Wang’s Mansion?”

The maid shook her head.

Liu Yue Rong murmured, “It takes time to make temporary arrangements.” She didn’t know if she was talking to the maid or to herself.

Qiao Xinyu also received a report from her subordinates.

“Didn’t they say at first that they were going to marry the young lady to the King Xuan as a concubine? How come it became the Wei Wang in the end. If it had been like before, receiving so many gifts, it would have been our young lady who was shining brightly.” The maid sighed.

Qiao Xinyu laughed, “You really think that no matter who becomes a concubine, they will have such treatment? It all depends on the person.”

The maid didn’t quite understand, but she felt it was unfair, saying, “This way, isn’t it just the young lady’s face that has been stepped on?”

Qiao Xinyu’s ten fingers deftly tied a knot, then untied it. She said, “Don’t forget, your young lady is just a concubine. There’s nothing wrong with this now. Why do you always compare yourself to others? There are so many people in the world who live better than me. If I compare myself to them all the time, will I still be able to live?”

“The young lady isn’t angry that Xue Miss stole what should have been yours…”

“There’s nothing that should have been mine. Except for my father and my mother.” Qiao Xinyu said.

Over on this side, Xue Qingyin sneezed in bed, thinking that someone must be talking about her behind her back.

The next moment, she was lifted up by He Songning.

“When you leave, remember to bring your cousins with you. You forgot your elder brother.” He Songning snorted coldly.

“I don’t dare to disturb elder brother’s studies.” Xue Qingyin pushed his arm away, “Don’t tear my collar.”

He Songning looked down at her, only to find that her face was written with arrogance.

But she was not as disgusting as before, but reminded people of Mao’er for no reason.