The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

Chapter 131

Xiao Yinxiu was in a rage when the maid Hongcha came in. She was startled by the flying teacup and spoke incoherently, "Madam, the head butler is... is... is at the master's place."

As soon as he finished speaking, his calves began to tremble.

Aunt Chu quickly pushed her and said, "Go and look after Huan Ge'er."

After chasing him out, she called a maid to clean up the debris and tried to comfort him, "Madam, don't be angry. It's not worth it to get yourself hurt. Now that Huan Ge'er is fine, it's a great blessing."

Xiao Yinxiu crumpled up the handkerchief and could no longer hold back, slamming the table and cursing, "He's only four or five years old, yet he dares to protect a servant like this. He doesn't even think about the fact that if he falls off his horse and loses his legs or something, his life will be ruined."

This year was probably a bad year for her, as she fell into the water and lost her horse. Xiao Yinxiu was so angry that her chest started to hurt.

Qiao Niang was standing beside him and didn't dare to speak.

Xiao Yinxiu got angry when he saw her, "Get out, what are you doing standing there like that! You're like a wooden stake——"

When Aunt Chu was trying to comfort him in a gentle manner, Shuangyue knocked on the door and came in, "Madam, Linhe in front of the master wants to see you."

"not see!"

Aunt Chu quickly stopped Shuangyue who was about to leave, "Go and invite her in." She then whispered to Xiao Yinxiu, "My ancestor, she is the person in front of the Duke, how can you not see her? Calm down and don't let anyone see you."

Scholar Xiao Yin was about to refute, but Linhe had already followed Shuangyue in.

"Madam, the master wants to see you."

Swallowing all his anger, Xiao Yinxiu put on a less gloomy face and looked at Linhe, "I wonder what happened that my uncle is looking for me?"

Linhe bowed and replied, "The master asked Madam to come over to discuss something important."

Just hearing this, Xiao Yinxiu felt relieved. She was afraid that he was not going to scold her or anything like that. She had always been afraid of this majestic father-in-law, and she and her husband didn't like to get close to him unless there was something important.

Now that Linhe came to invite me personally, I had no choice but to go.

After tidying up her appearance, she hurried to Zhengxian Pavilion with Aunt Chu and Shuangyue.

Linhe glanced at the listless young man kneeling and wiping tears under the eaves, and it was indeed Bie Ge'er. He thought of Liu Er's plea for mercy and only hoped that the Fourth Young Master's wife could do something today. If nothing else, at least Xiangguo'er and Bie Ge'er would have a way to survive.

Xiang Guoer, he was shocked when the Fourth Young Master's wife led him into Zhengxian Pavilion this morning.

He ran over without caring about etiquette and asked Xiangguo directly what happened. Although Rendong and others took good care of her all night, she was beaten too badly and the swelling on her face would not go away overnight.

Instead, she had some attacks. The little girl couldn't eat anything and even cried out in pain when drinking porridge.

Tears flowed down the slits of his eyes, which were now only a crack. It was so pitiful to see him.

"Madam, this is——"

Song Guanzhou said nothing. Rendong stepped forward and said, "Last night, the young lady picked up some fragrant fruits in the small garden. At that time, she had already been chased there..."

Lin He clenched his fists and whispered, "Those old hags!"

Song Guanzhou noticed his expression and asked softly, "Is father here?"

A series of subsequent events happened only after they were led in. On the way, Xiao Yinxiu didn't ask many questions, but when she stepped into Zhengxian Pavilion and saw three people sitting there, she couldn't help but be stunned.

Pei Jian didn't care about her expression and called out, "Second brother, sit down and talk."

Song Guanzhou had already stood up and left the seat of honor for her, and greeted her with a smile, "Second sister-in-law, sit here." Not long after, Lianhua brewed some hot tea outside, and Rendong personally brought it in and served it to Xiao Yinxiu.

Seeing this, Xiao Yinxiu couldn't help but ask, "Why is it Zhenzhu who is serving tea? Where are the maids and nannies in front of father?"

Speaking of maids, in the past there was Jinzhu who served Aunt Fang and also took care of the affairs in the Duke's room. After she died, there were no more head maids. Only two maids for rough work and a few old maids were left.

But it can't be Song's daughter-in-law who comes to serve tea.

Pei Jian took a sip of tea and said calmly, "This is why I called you here. Linhe, bring in the fragrant fruit."

Linhe followed the order and walked in with the teenaged Xiangguo. Xiao Yinxiu looked over and almost spit out her tea in fright, "What's going on...?"

She looked at Song Guanzhou, and Song Guanzhou shook his head slightly.

"Last night, on my way back from visiting Silang at Yanlai Hall, I found this homeless little girl. This morning, after dinner, I brought her to my father. It was said that the old woman slapped her dozens of times with a shoe upper, but I still don't know who did it."

Pei Hai also echoed, "The master and the maids in front of him are also the elders of the mansion. Who would have thought that after living a good life for too long, they would develop such a black heart and kill a little girl."

Xiao Yinxiu felt confused.

But he still tried to suppress his anger, and looked carefully at the gloomy Duke, "I don't know what uncle means--"

Pei Jian let out a long sigh.

"Xiu'er, you are now the head of the household affairs of the mansion, and you are also the wife of the prince. When your aunt and I are gone for a hundred years, this mansion will definitely rely on you and Chen'er to support it. Guanzhou is right. The country has its laws, and the family has its rules. You have always been smart. Now, together with Dahai, you can dig out the old family rules and regulations and look at them as appropriate. If there are any that are not in line with the rules, pick them out and modify them. Act according to the rules and punish them with evidence. Only then will the mansion not be so chaotic."

this--

Does the Xiao family have family rules?

Have!

But is it being used?

If it is placed in the ancestral hall, it will probably be damaged by moths for many years.

Xiao Yinxiu was shocked, "Father, this..., the family has always been doing things that are not disregarding family rules--" At this point, Song Guanzhou chuckled, "Second sister-in-law, why didn't I see the family rules? Just say that I came out of the Jianshui room, and Silang clearly forbade people who harmed me to leave the house, but a servant overstepped the limit and ignored the rules of the house in the middle of the night, reopened the corner door, and let the bad guys go. Afterwards, I didn't hear that any maids in the room were punished, but I, the fourth young master's wife who was married to the mansion, almost lost my life."

After Song Guanzhou finished talking about this, even Pei Jian was speechless.

Not to mention Xiao Yinxiu and Pei Hai.

Song Guanzhou looked at Pei Jian again and said, "We can't be so lax any longer. There must be rules for how superiors control subordinates, how servants do things, whether they are punished or rewarded. If the family rules are old and inappropriate, it is better to wait for Silang and the second brother to come back and make some adjustments. They have read thousands of books, and although they are not as knowledgeable as father, they are definitely much better than us."

She spoke with a smile, but Xiao Yinxiu felt extremely hateful.

Isn't it an attempt to grab the household duties by showing off in front of the master?

As expected, Pei Jian said, "Okay, Xiu'er, you can handle the affairs in my courtyard first. You and Dahai can interrogate the old maids. According to the family rules, those who should be punished should be beaten or sold. Don't hesitate."

"...Yes, uncle."