Ch 77: The Brothers’ Brawl

Xing Ge’er had no desire to speak further with this rustic bumpkin!

He had no experience!

And he even came to snatch his mother, even more deserving of death!

Ji Ge’er frowned, “What do you mean ‘just like that’? How can you speak to your older brother like that?”

Ji Ge’er crossed his arms, displeased.

This second brother, ever since the adoption ceremony, hadn’t given him a good look!

He’s really gotten used to being the eldest young master, isn’t he? He can’t tell who’s in charge!

Xing Ge’er said, “What’s wrong? What is it? Do you really think you’re the eldest young master?”

Ji Ge’er, “I’m just asking you a question. After all, you were at the school first, and I came later. What’s wrong with asking?”

Xing Ge’er, “If I don’t answer, what can you do about it?”

“New kid, remember your place. You’re nothing more than the grandson of Second Great Uncle’s family!”

“Don’t act like an older brother in front of me. You don’t have the right!”

Ji Ge’er was shocked, “You…!”

Xing Ge’er, “What about me? I am the only young master in this residence! You, get out of the way!”

The maid, seeing the two young masters bickering, quickly tried to calm them down,

“Young masters, please calm down. Second Young Master just returned. Eldest Young Master, please wait a while before chatting.”

Ji Ge’er was furious, and he slammed his fist against the door frame!

Xing Ge’er said coldly,

“Stop!”

Ji Ge’er paused in his steps out the door, “Want to talk now?”

Xing Ge’er pointed at the door, “Kneel and kowtow to it. Every part of this place, you have no right to touch!”

How could Ji Ge’er endure such humiliation?

“Outrageous!”

Ji Ge’er, in a fit of rage, while the maid wasn’t paying attention, suddenly swung his fist at Xing Ge’er!

With a thud!

The maid cried out, “Young Master!”

“……”

Fortunately, the maid was strong enough and quickly pulled the two fighting young masters apart!

Song Ge’er, in the adjacent room, heard the commotion and hurried over. He saw his two bruised and swollen brothers, his eyes widening.

This…?

Guo Liangxian hadn’t returned today.

The residence was in an uproar, with the matter of the concubine, the matter of the brothers, and the servants in the back courtyard mistakenly starting a fire, which was fortunately extinguished in time!

In Zhongsi Hall, Madam Nian kept her doors closed, not wanting to deal with these troublesome matters at all!

Mama Cui, seeing Yuan Xueyue still waiting, said,

“Wife, please go back. Old Madam says she doesn’t want to see you.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “Then what about the matter with the brothers…?”

Mama Cui, “Old Madam said to let Wife handle it as you see fit. After all, both brothers are now your sons.”

Yuan Xueyue, “Then Xing Ge’er…”

Mama Cui continued, “Wife, please handle it as you see fit. After all, Xing Ge’er provoked first, and Ji Ge’er was the first to strike.”

Yuan Xueyue, “How should I handle such an unclear situation?”

Mama Cui said helplessly, “Wife, you’re putting me in a difficult position by asking me.”

“The doctor has checked, and the matter of Lin Yan’er’s belly must be told to Mother-in-Law in person.”

“Wife, just consider it yourself. As long as Aunt Yan is unharmed, even if she is harmed, it’s not your fault, Wife!”

“That servant in the back courtyard accidentally started the fire…”

“It didn’t turn into a major disaster, did it? Wife, please handle it. Whether to expel them from the residence or settle accounts and send them away, it’s up to you! This old servant dares not make a decision. Wife, it’s your call.”

“Does Mother-in-Law want to have her meal? I’ll go tell the kitchen to bring it over.”

“Old Madam said she’ll eat later, so we won’t trouble Wife.”

“……”

Mama Cui’s series of statements were all on behalf of Madam Nian, refusing Yuan Xueyue’s request to meet.

With no other choice, Yuan Xueyue bowed slightly and took her leave.

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Leaving Zhongsi Hall and arriving at the back courtyard, Ju Niu’er had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Yuan Xueyue appear, she immediately knelt down with a thud!

“Wife!” Ju Niu’er kowtowed.

Yuan Xueyue came over and helped her up, patting away the nonexistent dust on her body,

“What is the meaning of this?”

Ju Niu’er said gratefully, “If it weren’t for Wife’s guess, I’m afraid I would be the one blamed by Old Madam. It would be me, Niu’er.”

“Wife’s great kindness, Niu’er will remember forever!”

Yuan Xueyue smiled, “It’s not that serious. Just be careful.”

Ju Niu’er said, “Wife, you are so perceptive, seeing through that enchanting vixen so quickly! I never thought she could be so ruthless!”

“She actually wanted to use her belly to frame me!”

“It’s terrifying. After all, it’s the General’s child! How dare she?”

Last time, and this time it didn’t happen, that’s twice!

How could that belly endure it?

Is Lin Yan’er so confident, confident that Guo Liangxian will always favor her?

Ju Niu’er felt a chill down her spine, still feeling lingering fear.

Yuan Xueyue said,

“There’s nothing she wouldn’t dare to do. We must be even more vigilant in the future.”

This trick was used on herself in her previous life.

If Yuan Xueyue hadn’t had status, knew how to manage the household, and was hardworking, and was Guo Liangxian’s First Wife, she would have been tormented to death by Lin Yan’er long ago!

A lifetime of grievances, slander, and lack of understanding!

For this family, she endured for a lifetime, but it only resulted in a miserable end!

Ju Niu’er breathed a sigh of relief and said,

“What happened to Xing Ge’er? Why did he start a fight with Ji Ge’er?”

The two supported each other’s hands and went to sit down in the Pear Garden.

The brothers next door, under the restraint of the maids, obediently waited for punishment.

The maids were also tending to the wounds on their respective brothers’ faces.

The two brothers didn’t hold back, and at such a young age, they actually knew how to beat each other to death!

They are brothers!

Yuan Xueyue frowned and said, “I’m not sure.”

Xing Ge’er is a provocative person, and Ji Ge’er is also a spirited child!

The two have the same attributes and are in the same courtyard. It’s inevitable that conflicts will arise.

Fortunately, Song Ge’er wasn’t affected.

Ju Niu’er suggested, “Wife, quickly find a Teacher for Ji Ge’er. Have him taught in the residence for a while, and then send him to school after the New Year!”

“And Song Ge’er!”

Otherwise, these three young masters will be a lot of trouble for Wife!

Yuan Xueyue nodded, “Alright, I’ll discuss it with the General when he returns. After all, they are also the General’s children.”

That was her intention!

Unexpectedly, the next day, there was still no news of Guo Liangxian’s return!

Manager Li also brought the information about the manor given by the servants from the front courtyard. Yuan Xueyue took it and recorded it in the account book.

She casually asked, “Manager Li, any news about the General?”

Manager Li said awkwardly, “…The General has only been out for less than two days. He’s in the Capital City playing with his colleagues. It’s not appropriate to disturb him.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “That’s true. Then let the General relax for a while longer.”

Manager Li immediately said,

“If Wife is anxious, this old servant can send someone to find the General and bring him back!”

So many things have happened in the residence, and the General is not present. How can things be settled?

Yuan Xueyue paused in her writing, put down her pen, and said,

“Manager Li, you just take care of the matters in the front courtyard. The back courtyard is not your concern, and I don’t want you to interfere in these troublesome matters. Do you understand?”

Manager Li was startled and quickly bowed, “Yes, this old servant knows his mistake. This old servant will take his leave.”

Manager Li retreated.

At night, after Yuan Xueyue finished recording the accounts, she washed up and went to sleep!

The next day, the residence welcomed an uninvited guest.

Guo Liangxian was not in the residence, and Manager Li in the front courtyard was extremely anxious. How could this distinguished guest be offended!

“Lord, please wait a moment. This servant will go and inform Wife!” Manager Li said.

Family, I’ve finished updating 10,000 words today. I’m going to go vomit some blood first. You guys take your time reading.