"We have separated from the second wife a long time ago, why is the key to the vault in the hands of the second aunt?"
Xia Yunxian remembered that the second aunt, Mrs. Zhou, was a very thoughtful person. The two families used to be close when her uncle was still alive, but then he died in the war, and the second aunt never set foot in the general's mansion again.
On the contrary, her mother and father often went to the second room to express comfort and devoted themselves to helping her and her two cousins in their daily life.
"The Crown Princess doesn't know something. Since the old general left, you have been busy with the livelihood of the Marquis Mansion, and the Second Madam has suddenly become enthusiastic. She often visits the Mansion to talk to the Young Master."
At that time, Xia Yunhan was dealing with Su Han's affairs, and somehow he let the second lady help run the house. Everything was fine at first, but when she learned that Xia Yunxian had returned to the house a while ago, her attitude changed 180 degrees. !
Uncle Xu's expression was not very good, "The imperial concubine had previously promised to collect food, so the young master went to find the second lady. Unexpectedly, she repeatedly claimed to be ill and excused herself, and disappeared behind closed doors. Only then did the young master realize that something was wrong!"
Xia Yunxian fell into deep thought for a while, only to feel that there was something weird about it!
Although I don’t know what this second aunt’s plan is, one thing is certain: it’s easier to ask God than to send him away!
Soon, Xia Yunxian had something to worry about. Seeing her preparing to leave, Uncle Xu felt happy and said, "Is the Crown Princess going to comfort the young master?"
The successive blows have made Xia Yunhan breathless. The once high-spirited man has lost a lot of weight recently. If this continues, Uncle Xu is worried that he will give up and give up!
"Why comfort him? Let him feel uncomfortable. As the saying goes, no one can always pay for his mistakes."
Xia Yunxian's face was slightly cold, and now, she was going to make up for her mistakes!
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The two-bedroom house is on the street next to General Xia's mansion.
"Prince Princess, why does it seem like it's been the same here for more than ten years? In comparison..." Chunxiao followed Xia Yunxian closely, looking at the quiet corridors and refreshing courtyards around her, and said something meaningful.
What she wanted to say was that whether it was the Yongding Hou Mansion, which had experienced ups and downs, or the General Mansion, which had become increasingly deserted due to the death of General Xia in battle, every plant and tree seemed to have its own emotions.
Whether it is prosperous or declining, you can really feel it.
But there is no trace of time in the second room, which is no different from when the uncle was there. Xia Yunxian admires it in his heart, "I can only say that this second aunt really manages the family well."
In the pavilion in the back garden, I saw the graceful figure repairing potted plants from a distance.
"Madam, the Crown Princess is here to see you!"
The housekeeper who led the way spoke with great respect. The second lady Zhou slowly turned around, and her dark eyes fell on Xia Yunxian.
She was seen wearing a low-key light gray gilt gown and skirt. The dark and heavy tones were in sharp contrast with the blooming flowers around her. She was only embellished with an emerald green bracelet on her wrist. Her unsmiling expression made her look even more mean and old. .
Especially those stern eyes, as if he would find fault with others and accuse others of their faults at any time.
"Since Yunxian got married, I haven't visited my second aunt yet. Now that there is a man-made disaster, I heard that my second aunt is not feeling well, so I brought a cart of dry food over, hoping that I can be of some help."
Mrs. Zhou raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise in her eyes. The steward next to her nodded secretly. It had to be said that even those with money in the capital might not necessarily be able to grab food.
He didn't expect that the Crown Princess would be so generous, otherwise, he wouldn't have to risk being scolded by his master to communicate.
After all, Xia Yunhan came several times before and was sent away!
Don't hit the smiling person with your hand, and use that cart of food as a stepping stone. It's still worthy for the second lady to meet her.
"You're really interested. I can't be said to be unhappy. It's just that I've been a widow for so many years and don't want to see strangers."
Mrs. Zhou smiled meaningfully and cut off a flower branch with the scissors in her hand, "It's not like the imperial concubine. She was able to show her face when she was a widow a few years ago. She put it down as soon as she was told. My second aunt is really envious of her."
Chunxiao's expression changed immediately after hearing this strange sarcasm, and when she was about to retort, she was secretly held back by Xia Yunxian.
I have to say that this inexplicable hostility is really unpleasant.
Zhou glanced at Xia Yunxian's face lightly, and seeing that she was still holding her own, she immediately spoke again, "You have been married for so many years, and my second aunt has no chance to teach you. Since I am here today, I have to talk to you." sentence."
"I heard that Prince Liu's cloth shop in your name was taken away. This matter has caused quite a stir. As a head wife, how can you still have the time to visit people around? Are the rumors true?"
Xia Yunxian looked up at her calmly, Zhou curled her lips and said again.
"It is rumored outside that Prince Liu has fallen in love with a woman. Are you unhappy? The Crown Prince is also familiar with the training of women. Even if he has a concubine, you should welcome him in openly. right!"
"Mrs. Liu loves you so much that she allows you to act like this. How can it be so easy to be a daughter-in-law? Recently, you are not serving your mother-in-law or taking care of your sisters-in-law. You are busy hanging out with the refugees. Don't make any jokes that disturb the family. Ning Cai is good!"
At this point, someone else would have turned against him, but Xia Yunxian smiled instead of getting angry. She had not forgotten the purpose of her visit today.
Since this second aunt spoke without any scruples, she naturally had no reason to be polite.
Xia Yunxian lowered her eyebrows and replied, "Yunxian has been taught a lesson today. I hope my second aunt will set an example for Yunxian in the future."
When Chunxiao next to him heard this, he cleverly added, "How can the Second Madam have the chance to set an example for the Crown Princess? It is better to hope that the two young ladies will marry into a family like the Hou Mansion in the future, so that the Crown Princess can take a good look at them." The upbringing!”
Zhou was stunned for a moment, and there were some cracks in her originally cold face.
How dare they curse their daughters to end up in such a husband's family? !
"Haha, I didn't expect that my sister-in-law, with such a virtuous and upright temperament, could actually teach such a vicious daughter. She knows it all, and I'm afraid she will be so angry that she can't even close her eyes!"
"The second aunt cared so much about my mother, so Yunxian thanked her on my mother's behalf." Xia Yunxian smiled generously, "I didn't expect that the second aunt usually lived in seclusion and knew everything about the Hou Mansion. It's really amazing People are flattered.”
Zhou's eyes flashed, and she just snorted coldly, "It's better not to lead you astray and ruin the reputation of the Xia family when you are a relative!"
"In a relationship, my second aunt actually wants to occupy our big house's property. If word spreads, it will ruin the reputation of the Xia family, right?"
Unexpectedly, Xia Yunxian actually replied casually, and Zhou's face suddenly changed.
With a click, she was so angry that she accidentally cut off a large blooming peony, and the petals scattered on the ground were like her out-of-control expression.
"You, how dare you slander others, I am your second aunt!"
"I don't even respect my mother-in-law, let alone a mere second aunt?"
