Ch 55: At the Bottom
“Weren’t you dissatisfied with Xueyue before she arrived?”
“Why not take this opportunity to talk it out here? Avoid future difficulties, you’re all family.” Madam Nian said.
Although the tone was accusatory towards Guo Lianglian, the latter part, “all family,” already highlighted the daughter’s status.
Such a grown-up husband’s sister, not looking for a new husband, and still part of the family?
Yuan Xueyue, “……”
Guo Lianglian walked over and nestled beside Madam Nian, saying,
“Mother, I just felt that Xueyue’s actions towards the concubines today were a bit inappropriate. After all, suddenly hitting someone is also wrong.”
Thinking carefully, Guo Lianglian felt she could still salvage this newly established relationship with her teammate.
Unfortunately, the other party no longer cared for her.
Madam Nian said, “Didn’t I say, Xueyue is now the General’s Wife, more than capable of disciplining a concubine.”
Guo Lianglian said, “But you heard Liangxian, he also felt sorry for Yan’er. Mother, you can’t always protect Xueyue, can you?”
“We’re not asking you to punish her severely, but a little reprimand is still necessary.”
“……”
The husband’s sister insisted on turning black into white, even Madam Nian was somewhat swayed.
Madam Nian hesitated, but Yuan Xueyue said,
“Husband’s sister is so enthusiastic about her maiden family’s affairs, you might as well be the Old Madam.”
At these words, Guo Lianglian’s face darkened!
“What nonsense are you talking about? I’m just speaking up for Liangxian!” Guo Lianglian said.
Yuan Xueyue said,
“Speaking up for the General is for the mother-in-law to decide. Husband’s sister just returned recently and already has a grudge against me. Do you plan to rely on a concubine to do your bidding in the future?”
“Enough!” Madam Nian immediately spoke up.
Everyone’s eyes turned to Madam Nian. She said, “You’re all family, what’s there to quarrel about over a concubine?”
“You, take Lianglian to rest!”
Madam Nian instructed Cai Chan and Qing Liu. They obeyed and stepped forward to lead Guo Lianglian away.
Guo Lianglian said, “Mother! You are the one in charge of this residence, aren’t you?……”
Her voice gradually faded as Guo Lianglian left Zhongsi Hall.
Yuan Xueyue calmly bowed and said,
“Husband’s sister is right, naturally, mother-in-law, you have the final say in this residence. Your daughter-in-law would not dare to disobey.”
She deliberately emphasized Guo Lianglian’s words, preventing Madam Nian from exerting pressure.
Madam Nian could only say, “Hmm… it’s good that you know. You are the most sensible, you should be more mindful of these things, and also…”
She looked towards Guo Liangxian,
“You control your own people. Don’t let a concubine embarrass us everywhere!”
Concubine Lin Yan’er looked on helplessly, speechless.
Guo Liangxian also nodded, “I understand, Mother.”
He turned and whispered to Concubine Lin Yan’er, “Did you hear? Stay put in Yanling Courtyard from now on. Don’t upset the Wife.”
“And don’t even think about teaming up with my older sister to cause trouble!”
Madam Nian also added, “The three of you serve Liangxian together. You should be even more dedicated and ensure the continuation of the family line, expanding the General’s Residence!”
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Xing Ge’er also knew to come forward and comfort Madam Nian.
Xing Ge’er shook her arm and said,
“Grandmother, don’t be angry. Too much anger causes wrinkles.”
Madam Nian smiled slightly, “Xing Ge’er is so well-behaved. Grandmother is fine, just worried about them.”
With Xing Ge’er’s comforting words, only he was left to accompany Madam Nian.
The others left Zhongsi Hall.
As soon as they were outside, Guo Liangxian looked at Yuan Xueyue and said, “Xueyue, I know you work hard as the House Master, managing the residence, but Yan’er did nothing wrong. Next time…”
“Could you try not to resort to violence?”
Yuan Xueyue said, “I can’t promise that, unless she can behave herself.”
But, Concubine Lin Yan’er would never behave.
If she were well-behaved, she wouldn’t have stood out from the refugees and seduced Guo Liangxian, who was then Little General Guo.
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If she had a bit more ability, she would have wanted to provoke someone even greater!
However, only Guo Liangxian took the bait!
Concubine Lin Yan’er immediately said, “General, look at Wife~”
“Alright, alright, you should also behave yourself.” Guo Liangxian said, then looked at Yuan Xueyue,
“You should also be more magnanimous, don’t hold it against her.”
“???”
Watching them leave, Yuan Xueyue almost laughed.
It seemed Guo Liangxian had a deep misunderstanding!
Ju Niuer slightly bowed in farewell and went to Yaoyu Pavilion.
In the blink of an eye, it was late autumn, and leaves were falling!
Xing Ge’er gradually became familiar with the school, but academically, he was still at the bottom!
The Teacher also often told Guo Liangxian that Xing Ge’er… might not be able to pass the Prefectural Examination!
What does that mean? He couldn’t even graduate from school smoothly!
Upon learning this news, Guo Liangxian urgently came to Zhongsi Hall to inform Madam Nian.
Madam Nian also felt a tightness in her chest, extremely distressed!
“Teacher, did he really say that?” Madam Nian said.
Guo Liangxian nodded solemnly.
Madam Nian closed her eyes and said,
“Don’t panic. It’s held twice every three years. Xing Ge’er hasn’t even taken the exam yet, how do we know he won’t pass? The Teacher is just talking nonsense, slandering our Xing Ge’er!”
Guo Liangxian, “……”
Would the Teacher specifically slander his family? It shouldn’t be.
Madam Nian continued,
“Where is Xueyue? Such a big thing happened to Xing Ge’er, why didn’t you tell Xueyue first? Is she still Xing Ge’er’s Legal Mother?”
Hearing this, Guo Liangxian also felt troubled, “Xueyue also follows him to the study every day to teach Xing Ge’er. I don’t know how this could happen…”
Madam Nian immediately said, “I don’t believe it! Call her here to speak to me!”
Yuan Xueyue arrived at Zhongsi Hall and sat down.
Mama Cui also stood beside Madam Nian, not offering tea!
Clearly, this time she was called here to be questioned.
Yuan Xueyue bowed and said, “Mother-in-law, may you be well.”
Madam Nian tapped the ground with her walking stick and said,
“My well-being is not as important as Xing Ge’er’s studies!”
“……”
With those words, Yuan Xueyue understood the situation.
Indeed, she had been accompanying Xing Ge’er in the study, watching him read and write. However, he wanted to relax whenever he felt like it, and he would be lazy whenever he wanted. Yuan Xueyue never stopped him.
“Were you not teaching Xing Ge’er diligently? As the House Master, how can you not have any sense of urgency?” Madam Nian accused.
Looking at her face, she always had an indifferent expression!
Yuan Xueyue said, “Mother-in-law, please be clear. Let’s call Xing Ge’er here.”
Madam Nian’s face turned cold, “Don’t try to shirk your responsibility! Xing Ge’er is still young, how can he argue with you?”
Yuan Xueyue said, “Your daughter-in-law is not shirking responsibility, I just don’t want to contradict mother-in-law’s words. Let Xing Ge’er speak.”
“……”
Xing Ge’er arrived, led by Cuiping and a maid.
He excitedly rushed towards Madam Nian, “Grandmother!”
But Madam Nian, with a cold face, stopped him from getting close, saying, “Did your Legal Mother teach you to read properly?”
Xing Ge’er was taken aback, turned his head to see his mother beside him, and lowered his head in shame.
“Yes…” Xing Ge’er said softly.
Madam Nian grabbed his arm and questioned, “Speak louder, did she or did she not? Or did she not discipline you?”
Madam Nian always wanted to find someone to blame, from top to bottom, blaming one person would make the whole matter clear.
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