"I'm not talking nonsense." Xiao Jinmin said stubbornly. It was Xue Xuening who said it herself. She said that a woman must depend on a man, just like her. Only by relying on Xiao Jing can their mother and son live a good life.
Mrs. Xiao's face was ugly, because she knew that this matter had nothing to do with Xue Xuening without asking.
Originally, she asked Xie Wanyu to educate Xiao Jinmin. In any case, a woman from a wealthy family would not be bad in virtue.
But this child didn't live up to expectations and insisted on being with his own mother.
"Min'er, how can you speak like this?" Mrs. Xiao said seriously.
"Isn't it true? Even if she has read so many things, doesn't she still stay in the backyard? My father doesn't want to see her, and people laugh at her because she doesn't lay eggs."
"Stop, you're talking nonsense." Mrs. Xiao's face turned livid with anger.
But after all, he was her great-grandson, so she couldn't do anything, so she could only point the finger at Xue Xuening, "The child has only been let go for a few days, and look what you have taught him."
Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but feel sad, thinking about how well-behaved and sensible Xiao Jinmin was when he first came here, but what he has become now.
She couldn't help but look at Xie Wanyu, "As the mistress, you can't be partial. Xiao Zhi is just an adopted son, and Min'er will still take care of you in the future."
Hearing this, Xiao Jinmin couldn't help but feel proud on his face.
Xie Wanyu said with a cold face, "You don't think it's right for me to care about him. No matter what you think, it's still difficult for me to be a mistress. From this point of view, is it me or my grandmother who is partial? No matter how I care about Xiao Zhi, you can't do it. Never interferes."
"How can it be the same?" Mrs. Xiao said awkwardly.
"Why are they different? They are not all adopted children. If you didn't know better, you would have thought that Min'er is your great-grandson. But if you look carefully, Min'er has grown up a bit this year, and he is related to the Marquis. It’s about five points similar.” Xie Wanyu said with a smile.
Mrs. Xiao tensed up, "They are all from the same race, so it's natural for them to be similar."
Xue Xuening also changed her expression, but she was not as calm as Mrs. Xiao, and she held the handkerchief tightly with her fingers.
This is no small matter. If Xie Wanyu knew Xiao Jinmin's life experience, the Xiao family would not be laughed to death.
And Xue Xuening's chastity memorial arch will no longer exist, and her reputation will be completely ruined.
Xie Wanyu was very satisfied with how frightened they were, but it wasn't time to expose them yet, so she took her time.
"Grandma, why don't you educate Min'er yourself? The children you teach will not be bad after all." Xie Wanyu suggested.
Mrs. Xiao hesitated for a moment and looked at Xiao Jinmin.
At this time, he was looking at Xie Wanyu with an angry expression.
Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but sigh secretly. She must have said nothing nice to her mother, otherwise he wouldn't be so hostile to Xie Wanyu.
Now there has been a rift between the two, which cannot be smoothed out so easily.
Xue Xuening is Xiao Jinmin's biological mother, so she will definitely not treat him badly. However, Xue Xuening has poor moral character and cannot teach any good children.
Mrs. Xiao gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'll take him in person."
"I'm sure grandma can teach good children."
After Xie Wanyu finished speaking, she found an excuse to leave.
In normal times, she might be able to chat with Mrs. Xiao about home affairs, but now she can't even do a few simple words.
Mrs. Xiao had a sad look on her face, but she didn't force her to stay.
After Xie Wanyu walked out, the smile had long since disappeared from her face.
Back at Qiran Courtyard, Xie Wanyu took off her coat, sat on the couch and watched Xiao Zhi writing.
Xie Fengya's calligraphy has also improved greatly.
Xie Wanyu was very satisfied.
"Madam, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. I guess I need to reserve summer clothes." Zhu Fang reminded.
Xie Wanyu was about to approve the money when she remembered, "Now that I don't care about the house, Xiao Yinshuang will naturally be busy by then."
Zhufang said with a smile, "But the servants looked at each yard and they all had their bodies measured, only our yard didn't."
"Is this possible?" Xie Wanyu raised her eyebrows.
"I've heard about it too. It's said that Xiao Yinshuang said we have enough money anyway, so why use it from the house." Xie Fengya said bitterly.
Xie Wanyu sneered, "My three hundred taels of silver were fed to the dogs."
Xiao Jing originally had a lot of salary, but Xie Wanyu raised them too richly, so they squandered it all early. Now that they need a lot of money to repair the ancestral hall, they are stumped.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Xiao Yinshuang's arrogant voice.
"Xie Wanyu, Xie Wanyu, come out quickly!"
Xie Wanyu frowned.
Zhu Fang hurriedly put on her coat, "She is angry now and has no place to vent her anger. There is no guarantee that she won't find fault with you."
Xie Wanyu smiled and nodded.
As soon as she put on her clothes, Xiao Yinshuang walked in swaggeringly. She glanced around and finally landed on Xie Wanyu's face, "You are quite carefree."
"But something happened?" Xie Wanyu asked.
Xiao Yinshuang raised her eyebrows and stretched out her hand, "I have no money, take the money."
She also saw it when Xie Wanyu took the money that day. Since Xie Wanyu was so generous, she would also make a good blackmail.
She wants to support some literati, which ones don't require money?
Xie Wanyu's expression remained unchanged, "No."
"How could you not? Stop pretending to be poor with me." Xiao Yinshuang said loudly.
"Three hundred taels, you spent it all in just a few days." After Xie Wanyu finished speaking, she looked Xiao Yinshuang up and down.
She has a newly made hairpin on her head and two jade bracelets on her hands that are also new in style.
She wasn't in a bad state when she came back, but she always had to go out to socialize, so her hands were a little tight.
I bought new jewelry as soon as I became a householder. I didn’t have to think about where the money came from.
Xie Wanyu lightly helped her bun.
"Three hundred taels of silver are not enough to repair the ancestral hall, and now we have to buy summer clothes." She said coldly.
Xie Wanyu raised her eyebrows, "So I have to ask you carefully, why do all the courtyards buy summer clothes? What's wrong with my Qiran courtyard?"
"You are so rich, why do you still need to spend family money?" Xiao Yinshuang hated Xie Wanyu deeply. If it were not for the lack of money, she would not come to ask for it.
Xie Wanyu laughed angrily, "What are you talking about? I use money to support my family, but I don't have my share. If that's the case, then I won't contribute the money."
"Since you are a member of the Xiao family, you must pay."
"You are still a member of the Xiao family, why don't you pay?" Xie Wanyu asked.
Xiao Yinshuang was so angry that she slapped him directly, while Xie Wanyu grabbed his arm easily.
"You can't ask for money, but you want to beat people. How can you follow the rules!" Xie Wanyu said loudly, "I'm telling you now, if you don't want money, you will lose your life."
Xiao Yinshuang didn't expect Xie Wanyu to be so tough, and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Now that there is no money, the renovation of the ancestral hall will be put on hold, and she really won't be able to cope with it then.
If Mrs. Xiao checks it out, she will know that it was spent by her.
"Okay, then I will kill you, so that all your dowry will be mine." After saying that, Xiao Yinshuang took out a dagger from her waist with her other hand and stabbed Xie Wanyu.
