The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

The city lord frowned tightly, thinking secretly about Xue Jinhua's series of actions.

He always felt that there seemed to be something fishy hidden in it, but for the moment he couldn't pinpoint exactly where the oddity lay.

This vague intuition made him feel a little uneasy.

Ximei asked timidly: "My Lord City Lord, what should I do next? Should I find an excuse to politely refuse, or... just follow Madam Xue's instructions?" At this moment, she was very nervous and had no idea what to do.

Upon hearing this, the city lord could not help but frown again and said slowly: "If this is the case... I'm afraid there is something wrong."

Just when Ximei was full of doubts, the city lord changed the subject: "However, let's do as Madam Xue wishes for now."

Hearing this, Ximei couldn't help but be shocked. She never expected that the city lord would agree to Madam Xue's request.

You know, this is completely different from what she had expected!

While Ximei was still immersed in astonishment, the city lord immediately added: "One more thing, that is, you must not let Madam Xue know anything about what you report to me. Remember?"

Ximei nodded slightly and replied softly, "My Lord City Lord, I understand."

After saying that, she slowly turned around and left, and her graceful figure gradually disappeared from the city lord's sight.

After Ximei left completely, the city lord's originally calm face suddenly became solemn again.

He frowned, his eyes were deep and worried, and he thought to himself: "This matter is of great importance, we must not act too hastily! If we are not careful, it may lead to unpredictable consequences..."

At the same time, Ximei had arrived where the city lord's wife was.

When the city lord's wife heard the news brought by Ximei, her face was filled with shock and she could hardly believe what she heard.

She widened her eyes and asked in disbelief, "Ximei, are you sure it's Mrs. Xue who wants to see me?" There was a hint of doubt and uncertainty in her voice.

Ximei nodded again, expressing her affirmation: "Madam, everything I said is true. Madam Xue is not feeling well right now, so I hope to see you."

Upon hearing this, Tracy, who was standing nearby, hurriedly advised, "Madam, you must not do this! Madam Xue has always been weak and has been suffering from illness. If we rashly go to meet her now, and if something unexpected happens on the way, then I'm afraid everyone will blame you!"

Ximei couldn't help but turn pale when she heard what Tracy said. Although this possibility did exist, she firmly believed in her heart that her wife would never do such a thing.

So she said, "Madam City Lord, it's not like that. Madam Xue just wants to see you. She doesn't know anyone here. She may just want to talk to you."

Despite saying this, Ximei's face was still extremely pale.

Tracy stepped forward and urged anxiously, "Madam, please think twice! We suffered a loss from Aunt Jiang last time due to a trick like this. We must not repeat the same mistake this time!"

The City Lord's wife paused for a moment when she heard this. The various disputes between her and Lady Jiang last time emerged in her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried. However...

She gritted her teeth and thought to herself: Even if this was really another trap set for her, she wanted to see what means this Mrs. Xue could use to harm her.

Thinking of this, the city lord's wife took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and decisively ordered: "Ximei, go tell Madam Xue that I'll be there in a while after making some preparations."

Hearing this, not only Tracy was stunned, but even Ximei beside her was also shocked and looked at the city lord's wife in disbelief.

After a long while, Ximei came back to her senses as if awakened from a dream. She was so excited that she almost cried. She couldn't help but responded with joy: "Don't worry, madam. I will tell Madam Xue right away." After saying that, she turned around and left in a hurry.

After Ximei walked away, Tracy stared at the city lord's wife with a look of panic on her face. Her face was as pale as paper, and there was even a layer of fine beads of sweat on her forehead.

Tracy asked anxiously, "Madam, what's wrong with you? Why did you agree so easily? There must be something fishy going on!"

In short, at this moment, Tracy felt like she was in a fog, full of confusion and puzzlement.

She really couldn't understand why she jumped into it without hesitation when it was obviously a trap? This question was like a heavy stone weighing on her heart, leaving her puzzled.

The city lord's wife seemed calm and composed. She opened her red lips and said, "If I don't go and see for myself, how can I know exactly what she is thinking?" Although her words were soft, the firm determination contained in them was unquestionable.

Tracy still looked hesitant when she heard this, and she was struggling fiercely inside.

However, the city lord's wife had already made up her mind and decisively ordered: "Forget it, come over and change your clothes with me." Faced with this inviolable order, even though Tracy felt helpless, she had to move forward obediently.

When Xue Jinhua learned that the city lord's wife agreed so readily, she couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

But this surprise was only fleeting, and in an instant she quickly returned to her usual calmness.

Ximei couldn't hold back her curiosity and asked, "Madam, why did you invite the city lord's wife here? It's so mysterious."

Xue Jinhua cast her gaze towards Ximei, her eyes revealing a hint of majesty, without any intention of explaining, she simply responded indifferently: "Ximei, although I am not your master, there are some things that should not be asked, so you should not say anything, understand?"

Ximei's heart tightened. She clearly realized that she was about to be ignited by anger, but she still suppressed her emotions, showed a slightly awkward smile, and said softly: "Madam is right, I understand."

However, despite her outward compliance, the doubts in her heart surged like a tidal wave - what exactly did this Madam Xue want to do? In this brief moment, the city lord's wife hurried over.

Inside the room, Xue Jinhua was leaning weakly on the bed, her face looking a little pale.

Seeing the City Lord's wife coming, she bowed slightly and said apologetically, "Madam, I'm really sorry. I'm too weak to stand up and greet you."

When the city lord's wife heard this, her brows slightly frowned.

Seeing this, Tracy, who was standing nearby, immediately criticized: "Mrs. Xue, as a guest, your attitude is too arrogant and rude!"

Facing Tracy's rebuke, Xue Jinhua smiled calmly, and that smile seemed to contain a bit of disdain and sarcasm.

She responded slowly, "Oh, I never expected that a little maid would dare to shout so recklessly here before the city lord's wife has spoken yet."

Tracy was so angry that her face turned red and her eyes were wide open. Just as she was about to retort, she heard the mayor's wife yelling, "Tracy, don't be rude! Get out of here!"

Upon hearing this, Tracy was shocked and annoyed. She looked at the city lord's wife and asked anxiously, "Madam, what do you mean by this?"

"If I leave like this, what if she suddenly uses some sinister and despicable means to deal with the lady? The consequences will be unimaginable!" Tracy said with a worried look on her face, her heart full of worry and anxiety about the safety of the city lord's wife.

However, the mayor's wife seemed exceptionally calm. She smiled and comforted Tracy, "Don't be too nervous. If Madam Xue really wants to play some tricks, you can't stop it by staying here. So, you should go out first."

Hearing the city lord's wife's calm and composed words, Xue Jinhua beside her couldn't help but admire her secretly.

I thought that the city lord's wife was truly thoughtful and considerate, and could see things so clearly.

Then, Xue Jinhua turned her gaze to Ximei who was standing next to her and said firmly, "You should get out too."

Ximei was totally caught off guard by this sudden order. Her eyes widened instantly. She was so shocked that she couldn't even speak. She just stammered, "Husband... Madam."

Seeing Ximei's surprised look, Xue Jinhua frowned slightly and asked in a more serious tone, "What? Didn't you hear what I said clearly?"

After being asked this by Xue Jinhua, Ximei came back to her senses as if awakened from a dream. She quickly stuck out her tongue and nodded obediently, "Yes, Madam, I understand."

After the two maids left the room one after another, Xue Jinhua and the city lord's wife were the only ones left in the huge house.

At this time, the city lord's wife finally broke the silence and asked, "Madam Xue, why did you ask me to come here?"

Xue Jinhua stared at the calm woman in front of her with great interest. A hint of teasing suddenly surged in her heart. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said softly, "Madam, the city lord, in fact, I called you here today just to frame you. I wonder if you believe it or not?"

When the city lord's wife heard this, she was stunned at first, and then her throat seemed to be choked by something, and she couldn't make a sound for a long time.

She wondered in her heart, is this Xue Jinhua really such a vicious heart? If she really wanted to set a trap for her at this moment, the consequences would be disastrous...... Thinking of this, the city lord's wife's face turned pale, and her body trembled involuntarily, but she still pretended to be calm and said: "Madam Xue, in my opinion, you are definitely not that kind of despicable and shameless villain."

Xue Jinhua took in the city lord's wife's reaction and saw that she was obviously extremely frightened inside, but she was pretending not to admit it. Xue Jinhua felt bored and stopped teasing her.

After a moment of silence, Xue Jinhua adjusted her sitting posture slightly and said slowly, "Madam, to be honest, I asked you to come here because I have something to ask of you."

After hearing this, the city lord's wife frowned and asked with a puzzled look on her face: "Oh? Madam Xue, you can talk as much as you want, but my ability is limited. I'm afraid I'll have to ask Madam Xue to ask the city lord. After all, as long as it's a reasonable request, the city lord will definitely agree to satisfy Madam Xue."

Speaking of City Lord Meng, the City Lord's wife's face turned pale instantly. Even though she said so, her heart still felt as uncomfortable as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

Xue Jinhua looked at her insincere expression and couldn't help but smile. She said softly, "Madam, maybe things are not as you think."

The city lord's wife frowned, looking suspicious, "Oh, is there anything else you want that the city lord can't satisfy? If so, I'm afraid I can't help you if you come to me."

Xue Jinhua stared at her, and she knew in her heart that she must be a reasonable person.

"To be honest with you, Madam City Lord, I am the Crown Princess of Jin... Oh, no, based on the situation with the new emperor ascending the throne, I should be the Queen of Jin now."