The mistress of the Hou family worked herself to death, and she did not serve after her rebirth

Although she was asking, her eyes were directed directly at Mother Chu.

Mother Chu, who was directing people to clean up the side room, was suddenly stunned. She opened her mouth slightly but could not utter a word.

She was just a second-class mother beside Liu, not as good as Mother Wang and Mother Zhu. She had heard before that Mother Wang and Mother Zhu were scolded by Pei Jiuniang, and it was also her fault for meddling in other people's business. When Gu Yuzhi wanted it, she snatched it from Mother Xu.

But she didn't expect that a small box of fruit would cause Madam Pei Jiuniang to scold her in public.

Although she was only a second-class mother, she was serving Liu after all, and everyone had to be respectful to her on weekdays. Thinking of this, Mother Chu felt a little aggrieved, but more of it was embarrassment.

But she still suppressed her temper and smiled at Pei Jiuniang, "Madam, I saw that Madam Xu couldn't knock on Brother Yu's door, and I thought Brother Yu didn't like to eat. The young lady just came, and I thought you were reluctant to give it to her. It's all my fault for taking the initiative. Madam, if you want to beat me or punish me, I deserve it. But Madam, please don't be angry, or you will hurt yourself."

Mother Chu said this very nicely. In the past, Pei Jiuniang might have just laughed it off, but she was not a fool. Was she really just angry about a box of fruit?

Does Mother Chu really not understand what’s wrong?

No, she just didn't take it to heart at all.

The second-class mothers around Liu could scold and slap her, the first-class mother around the marquis' wife, at will. This was to show her power and let her know who was the boss in the family and who was respected and who was humble.

Needless to say, everyone knows who is backing them.

Pei Jiuniang couldn't help but laugh out of anger.

If she really doesn't care, then she and Brother Yu will no longer have any status in this family.

Thinking of this, Pei Jiuniang suddenly stopped smiling, and walked quickly to Mother Chu with a cold face. Without waiting for Mother Chu to react, she raised her hands high, facing Mother Chu's astonished gaze, and with two snaps, she struck left and right, and Mother Chu's face instantly became red and swollen.

"These two slaps are to remind you to recognize your own status. If you overstep your boundaries again, you will not be slapped, but will be kicked out. Do you remember?"

Pei Jiuniang didn't give Mother Chu time to react and asked directly in a stern voice.

Mother Chu had never seen such a scene before. She was completely stunned. She didn't care about the burning pain on her cheeks. She kept hearing Pei Jiuniang wanting to kick her out of the Marquis' Mansion. That was impossible. She was old and had relied on the Marquis' Mansion for half her life. How could she make a living if she went out? She was so scared that her legs went weak and she knelt down in front of Pei Jiuniang.

"Madam, I know I was wrong. Please don't chase me away." As she said this, Mother Chu kowtowed to Pei Jiuniang several times.

"Not so stupid. Come on, get up, get out of my way, and get out with your people."

"Yes..." Madam Chu just agreed, but turned around and was stunned again. She looked back hesitantly, but did not dare to look at Pei Jiuniang. She only stammered, "Madam, these people were sent by the old lady to serve Master Xijue and Miss Yuzhi."

As he spoke, he pointed at eight people.

Pei Jiuniang glanced at him and smiled contemptuously.

As soon as I entered the mansion, eight people were arranged to serve me. They really take me seriously.

She remembered that she had only asked Mrs. Liu to arrange for someone to take care of Brother Yu, and Mrs. Liu was so angry that she smashed the tea bowl and scolded her for spoiling the child. Why, when it came to Gu Xijue and Gu Yuzhi, it was different? !

Thinking of this, Pei Jiuniang's face suddenly became even colder.

Mother Chu's legs went weak before Pei Jiuniang could speak. She didn't know what kind of evil had befallen the usually amiable lady. But she was not stupid. The marquis' wife was in charge of the household expenses in the marquis's mansion, and she had the final say on all matters, big or small. Her family members were all working in the farms and shops outside, and it would not be good for her to offend the marquis' wife.

She just figured it out.

So, until the Marquis's wife gave the order, she could only wait with her people.

Pei Jiuniang came back to her senses, glanced at her, and sneered, "Go back and report to the old lady. I think what she said when she advised me to only give Brother Yu an old and a young child makes sense. Since she asked me to treat the two children as my own, I should follow the same standards as Brother Yu, so that she won't accuse me of spoiling the children. As for who to choose, that's something I, as a mother, should worry about."

"Yes." Just report whatever you want to say. Although Mother Chu had already expected that she would be criticized again when she returned, she still took her people away.

After everyone left, the yard seemed a lot emptier.

Gu Xijue and Gu Yuzhi were still standing there stupidly. The fruits in their hands had already gone cold. It was not right to put them in their mouths, nor was it right not to put them in their mouths.

Seeing Pei Jiuniang was about to leave, Gu Xijue seemed to come to his senses suddenly. He snatched the fruit box with a few pieces left in front of Gu Yuzhi, caught up with Pei Jiuniang, and said hesitantly, "Mother, Madam, there are still a lot left. Give it to you and to brother Gu Yu."

Pei Jiuniang didn't say anything. She walked around him and came to Yu Ge's room.

Gu Xijue grabbed the fruit box, exerted a little force with his fingers, his little face turned red, and finally he threw the fruit box to the ground.

"Brother, why are you picking on Guozi? He didn't offend you. He's all dirty now. You can't eat him now."

Gu Yuzhi was so angry that she glared at Gu Xijue twice, then she remembered something and spat twice in the direction where Pei Jiuniang left.

"Brother, I heard that her son is a fool, so she agreed to adopt us. Grandma said she would treat us well, but I don't think she treats us well at all. I don't want to live here anymore. I want to find grandma. She treats us well and gives us delicious fruits."

Gu Xijue ignored Gu Yuzhi because two old and two young people came over. The old one looked like someone who did rough labor, and the young one was about eight or nine years old and didn't look very smart.

When he realized that this was the person Pei Jiuniang had arranged to take care of them, his face fell.

He didn't understand why Pei Jiuniang didn't like him, but he still didn't want to give up.