Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

Old Madam Xu had never been rejected so bluntly in her entire life. She felt a little embarrassed and her tone was naturally not very pleasant.

"Although the imperial decree has been issued, you are not yet the Crown Princess. Are you going to act like one in front of me?"

Old Mrs. Xu snorted again, "We can talk about these things in the room by ourselves. I just think you are young and ignorant, but it will not sound good if it gets out. After all, filial piety comes first, right?"

"Grandma, there's no need to use filial piety to pressure me. After all, I am doing this for the good of Duke Xu's Mansion."

Xu Xingyin smiled and didn't retreat even a single step.

"The Duke's Mansion is a first-class family, and the girls were raised with great wealth and luxury. With the imperial decree now, it can be considered unique in the capital. With such a family, no matter which family the girls marry into, they will become mistresses. Why would they rush to become concubines?"

These words were indeed quite harsh, and Old Madam Xu was so angry that her face turned red, and she retorted harshly.

"The girls in our Xu family are naturally extremely valuable. I gave them up because I wanted to help you. Now I am the one who doesn't know what's good for you?!"

"Grandmother, please don't be upset. Listen to your granddaughter's explanation. Everyone knows that eggs should not be put in the same basket. My sisters have all gone to serve the Eastern Palace. If one of us displeases His Royal Highness, do you think he will be patient enough to separate you and me and punish us separately? If he kills everyone with one blow, that would be a real injustice."

"Besides, I'm sure you've heard about the Crown Prince's character. He's always been a cold-hearted person and doesn't care about women. It's highly unlikely that you can win him over with these. In other words, I'm not bad at all for what the sisters have. If I can't win the Crown Prince's heart, what do you think they can do?"

"Besides, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will always consider Empress Mingzhen's face and will not make things too difficult for me. As long as I don't make any big mistakes, I will always be able to sit firmly on the throne of the Crown Princess. As for the other girls and concubines, they are just toys for entertainment. As long as I am in that position, I will not let them make any waves."

After Xu Xingyin's words, Old Madam Xu's original thoughts were somewhat softened. However, Xu Xingyin's attitude today made her very unhappy, so she decided to teach her a lesson.

"It's fine if you don't want to do it now. After all, there's still some time before you get married. When you think it through, I'll have time to make plans for you. But there's one thing you have to understand. Although a woman belongs to her husband's family after she gets married, her natal family is her strongest support. It's not worth it to offend her natal family. Not to mention that you will have no one to rely on in the future, even the conditions you mentioned to your father before..."

"Grandma, that's a little biased."

When Xu Xingyin heard Old Madam Xu threatening Chen and Xu Chaoge, he snorted and interrupted her without waiting for her to finish.

"The conditions I just proposed to the Duke were not to exchange for my future care for the Duke's Mansion, but to write off the old scores. It was fine that someone bullied me because I had nothing in the past, but now I have someone to rely on. You can say that I am a dog who takes advantage of others or a fox who takes advantage of the power of a tiger. If I really want to get back at my place bit by bit, it won't be a difficult task after all."

"As for my mother and brother, it is the Duke's Mansion's business if they want to treat them harshly. Being mean to their daughter-in-law, suppressing their legitimate grandson, and not distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate children, there are so many eyes outside who are not blind. It will definitely not sound good if it gets out, right? Grandmother should also know that there are many people in the capital who can't stand seeing the Duke's Mansion doing well. There is no need for me to fan the flames of such news. I'm sure it will spread very well, right?"

"If you ask me, a harmonious family is more important than anything else. Only when the mansion is doing well can I live in peace in the palace. Only when I gain power in the East Palace can the Duke's Mansion move to a higher level, right? If grandmother listens to her granddaughter's advice, it would be better to take advantage of the current popularity and look for someone for my sisters. Then, we can work together in different positions to plan for the future of the Duke's Mansion. That would be the best plan."

Xu Xingyin's words were still straightforward and undisguised, making Old Madam Xu so angry that she almost fell backwards.

But Old Madam Xu also knew that once the imperial decree had been issued, there was no room for maneuver on many matters, and there was really no need for her to offend Xu Xingyin just because of a momentary impulse.

The support that the daughter’s parents provide to her daughter who marries out is self-evident, but they are all ordinary families. In the royal family, no matter how powerful the Duke’s Mansion is, can it be greater than the royal family?

If something really happened to Xu Xingyin in the palace, the Duke's Mansion would not be able to do anything for her; but if the Duke's Mansion encountered any trouble, the Eastern Palace would be able to help in many ways.

After all, this is a deal that benefits the Duke's Mansion more, so they can only put up with Xu Xingyin's domineering attitude.

In other words, if they help Xu Xingyin take good care of his mother and brother, they can get the protection of the Eastern Palace, and the Duke's Mansion will make a profit.

Therefore, Old Madam Xu didn't dare to make trouble anymore and just smiled stiffly.

"I'm old and my words are confused. I meant well, but now Jiaojiao is unhappy. Grandmother apologizes to you, but Jiaojiao should not bear it in mind. You are absolutely right about this matter. There is an order of seniority, and the marriages of your sisters should be settled first."

Xu Xingyin nodded contentedly and accepted Madam Xu's apology without any refusal.

"I'm glad that grandma has figured it out. It's getting late, so my granddaughter will go back first."

"Yes, you are well now. You should go back and rest as soon as possible."

Madam Xu didn't dare to say anything more. She nodded immediately and told the maid next to her, "You escort Miss Seven back and serve her carefully."

Xu Xingyin smiled, bowed to Old Madam Xu, and left Funing Courtyard.

After returning to Chenguangyuan, Xu Xingyin did not really rest well, but asked Dangui to prepare writing brushes and ink.

After taking a bath, Xu Xingyin put on only a single piece of clothing and went to the study to write a letter. He slowly sealed the envelope and signed the recipient's name on it.

Mr. Crane.

"You go out in person every day and deliver this letter to the shopkeeper at Chongde Pavilion in the east of the city. You don't need to tell him anything else. Also, bring me a box of ink sticks. If the doorman asks, you should know how to answer."

Xu Xingyin thought about it and gave another order.

"You should also prepare a box of the tea leaves we picked in the West Tea Garden a few days ago and bring them back to the shopkeeper."

Dangui went down after receiving the order. Xu Xingyin supported his chin and thought, Jing Zhichen had helped him so much, it would be nice to give him a box of tea to show his appreciation.