The Beloved in the Palm

Chapter 60 Fighting in the Arena

After tea was finished in the Zhao Guogong Mansion, everyone went to the table to have wine.

Duke Zhao asked Mrs. Xue if she drank alcohol.

Xue Qingyin thought that Mrs. Xue didn't know how to drink, but she hesitated and said, "It doesn't hurt to have a light drink. Today is a happy day in Japan."

These words appealed to Zhao Guogong's taste, so he slapped the table and ordered someone to fetch the wine.

But, he drinks strong liquor.

What was sent to Mrs. Xue was fruit wine.

Mrs. Xue couldn't help but sigh again, Duke Zhao's house was really thoughtful.

She suddenly remembered that it seemed that she had not felt such smoothness and everything was in order for many years.

Why?

She is obviously the mistress of the Xue family, and Xue Qinghe really wants to live by her face. Why does she still feel that everything is not going well?

This is even more true when you step out of the Xue family's door. She knew that no one else liked to interact with her except Mrs. Yushi, and naturally no one would treat her attentively.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xue raised her head and drank a glass of wine.

"Shilang Xue's wife is actually a bold and heroic woman, okay! I'll drink with you!" Zhao Guogong hadn't been this happy for a long time, and he poured two more glasses of strong wine into his throat.

Zhao Xufeng on the side also followed suit.

Today no one tried to dissuade him.

Only Xue Qingyin drank water mixed with brown sugar.

How nourishing!

Xue Qingyin also raised her head and took two sips.

No matter how good or bad their faces are, the other Zhao family members can't even get involved at the moment and can only sit on pins and needles on the sidelines.

After drinking for three rounds, Zhao Guogong looked around and said sternly: "From now on, Miss Xue will be the third mistress of the house."

The Zhao family knew that this was a warning to them not to take Miss Xue seriously.

"This is natural. Ah Feng's goddaughter, how dare you be disrespectful?"

"That's right. Miss Xue, no, no, please Qingyin to hang out with us relatives more in the future."

Xue Qingyin just smiled and toasted to them without saying a word.

To be smarter, of course, you should not interact with the relatives in Duke Zhao's house. One is to avoid getting caught, and the other is to avoid misunderstanding by Zhao Guogong.

Zhao Guogong calmly took Xue Qingyin's movements into his eyes and nodded secretly.

As a father, it is inevitable for you to think twice before and after, and you want to think carefully about everything.

He didn't want Miss Xue to be a clever and cunning person, but he also didn't want her to be so stupid that she wouldn't know what to do if someone led her around, so that she would unknowingly harm Zhao Xufeng in the future.

Now look at it...

There's nothing to fault.

The banquet dispersed quickly.

When leaving, Duke Zhao asked people to carry out two large boxes of gifts.

"There are no female relatives in the house. These things were previously the dowry of Pearl. It is just right to pass it on to you today." He paused and said: "Pearl... is my wife. You should Call me 'Grandma'."

"Thank you, grandfather, and grandmother." Xue Qingyin said softly.

It was probably because he mentioned his deceased wife that Duke Zhao seemed much silent for a while. When I heard Xue Qingyin, I still remembered to thank Pearl, even though Pearl could no longer hear her. There was still a smile on Duke Zhao's lips, and he directed Manager Zhao: "Let the soldiers send Mrs. Xue and Qing Yin back to the mansion."

Manager Zhao responded: "You've had a lot of wine today, just rest with me. I will take care of things here, Miss."

Duke Zhao nodded.

The Duke's mansion suddenly became deserted again. He turned around and walked inside, holding Zhao Xufeng's hand.

Zhao Xufeng reluctantly looked back at Xue Qingyin.

Xue Qingyin thought, it would be great if father and son could live a happier life.

"Girl, please." Manager Zhao's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Xue Qingyin nodded and got into the carriage with Mrs. Xue.

After sitting firmly, Mrs. Xue showed her a smile that was both gratifying and moving: "Qingyin, I just realized today that you have really grown up. You are better than my mother-in-law."

Xue Qingyin didn't know if she was drunk, so she hurriedly nestled into her arms and whispered: "In my heart, Aniang will always be the most powerful."

Mrs. Xue smiled from ear to ear, and her laughter was hearty and cheerful.

Unfortunately, this joy did not last long.

They returned to Xue's house.

The soldiers from Duke Zhao's mansion carried the two large boxes of gifts inside.

When the Xue family servants first saw such a battle, they couldn't help but secretly sigh.

Mrs. Xue was supported by her mother-in-law and walked inside.

The woman beside her frowned and said, "Why did Madam drink so much? Even if the master asked Ruixiang to make clothes for the second girl, Madam should not be so angry."

Mrs. Xue paused: "What?"

The mother-in-law patted herself and said, "I forgot. Madam is leaving first. How did you know that Ruixiangji would come to your door?"

Mrs. Xue originally wanted her to talk about it in detail, but then she thought about it and felt that it was boring to dwell on these little facts anymore. Then he said in a cold tone: "Second girl is old enough to make some good clothes, so go ahead and do it."

"Ma'am, you don't care?" the mother-in-law said in surprise.

"What do you care? Do you still want people outside to say that I am an aunt and have no tolerance for others? Now that Qingyin is getting better day by day, Aning will go to the Spring Festival soon. The rest of it has nothing to do with me."

"Then..." the mother-in-law said anxiously: "Then the master asked the housekeeper to make the decision and divided two shops for the second girl to practice, and the madam doesn't care?"

"What?" Mrs. Xue's expression changed instantly.

It doesn't matter if it's just making clothes.

Suddenly, he also gave Xue Qinghe a shop... Yes, if it is said that it is for her to marry and take charge of the family in the future, it is reasonable.

But why did these two things happen on this day?

Anyone with eyes can see that this is deliberately challenging the eldest girl!

Or think more deeply...

Xue Chengdong is telling them that without his nod, without his delegation of power, the mistress of the Xue family, the legitimate daughter who takes over the industry... are nothing. Xue Qingyin just disobeyed him, and he could easily help the second girl up?

Maybe he was drunk.

Maybe it was because of the conflict that day, Mrs. Xue was stopped outside, and the resentment has not been resolved until today...

Maybe she suddenly figured out something after drinking today.

Mrs. Xue threw the teacup with her backhand: "Xue Chengdong!" She gritted her teeth and spat out the name.

Her mind was in a mess: "Go and call the second girl! Then go to the Ministry of Revenue to invite the master!"

She thought she would not endure it today.

She wanted to vent her anger and have a clear fight with Xue Chengdong.

At this time, Xue Qingyin couldn't help but sigh.

She pressed her head, but she felt that this was a good thing.

"Mother, don't do this." Xue Qingyin supported her and said.

"Qingyin, you can't be soft-hearted about this matter. I know you are afraid of such a scene. Go back to your yard and mother will handle it clearly." Mrs. Xue said coldly.

Xue Qingyin was neither hurried nor slow, and her tone was still very light. She said: "Mother, don't you understand father's temper? Mother was angry today and sent Xue Qinghe away. Father will think that you deliberately want to tear his face, and then..."

"Then what?"

"He is the head of the family." Xue Qingyin rationally stated this fact.

Marry and obey your husband.

What is the title of mistress? Once the husband wants to deprive her of it, can you still expect Mrs. Xue's merchant family to come forward?

Madam Xue gritted her teeth: "Just like back then, there may be a result."

"It's different, mother. Back then, I was almost dead from the poison. But today, my father wants to teach me a lesson. What excuse can you use to make trouble?"

Madam Xue stopped talking.

Her eyes were bloodshot, and her facial muscles were trembling slightly.

Xue Qingyin hugged her distressedly and said, "Mother, let's go."

"...Where to?"

"Back to my grandparents' home?"

Madam Xue finally came back to her senses from the huge shock and nodded heavily: "Okay."

Xue Qingyin knew it very well.

He Songning and Xue Chengdong have too many similarities in their personalities. To deal with people like them, you can only retreat to advance.

If there is a fierce confrontation, it will make the confrontation between the two sides even more intense.

And Madam Xue has been called "jealous" and "mean" for too long, and she can't bear more stigma.

She wants one day, Xue Chengdong will come to ask Madam Xue to return home.