Chapter 83: Jing Xi's Wrath

d in a soft voice: "If your mind wasn't so cluttered and you only focused on studying, perhaps passing the imperial examinations would be possible."Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao turned her head to lo...Meng Jinyao chuckled, "How did you come to think that"

Chunliu was downcast, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance: “You assigned me to be by Lady Li’s side…”

Where are you going

Meng Jinyao shook her head gently and said softly, "You are so clever and capable. How could I bear to transfer you It's just that I think you are more suitable for this task than others. After teaching Mrs. Li the rules, you will still return to Weiruixuan to do your work."

When Chunliu heard this, her eyes lit up: “Lady, are you saying that after I teach Li shi the proper etiquette, I can return to your side and serve you”

Meng Jinyáo smiled and asked back, "What else"

Chūnliǔ once again confirmed with her: "As long as Lǐ yīniang learns the rules, I can come back"

Meng Jin Yao nodded lightly: "This is natural

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Overjoyed by the affirmative response, Chun Liu's face broke into a wide smile. As the chief maid of Weiruixuan, she had just begun serving her mistress when she was unexpectedly assigned to accompany another concubine. She must have felt resentful at first, but now that she learned it was simply a task given by her mistress, she finally felt relieved. It seemed her mistress recognized her competence and entrusted her with this important mission.

Suddenly, Chunliu hesitated and asked, "Madam, is that maidservant supposed to pack her things and go to Qingyuxuan"

Meng Jin Yao nodded and said, “Yes, you must follow her and guide her on etiquette at all times. Start with her daily habits and teach her well. Be sure to get her properly trained as soon as possible so that she doesn't make another faux pas in public.”

About this issue, she had actually thought about it. If she let Chunliu go to Qingyuxuan to teach every day, the effect would probably not be as good as being with Li Wan'er all the time. Being with Li Wan'er allows her to observe Li Wan'er's behavior and habits, etc., and then refine the teaching.

Otherwise, if Li Wan'er hadn't learned the etiquette and rules that a wealthy family should follow, next time she made a joke, she would be laughed at too, after all, she was the one who chose someone to teach her.

Chun Liu had no objection to this. She also hoped to finish the task as soon as possible and then continue to serve the mistress, following by her side step by step, teaching and helping to correct, affirming that she learned quickly and well, unless Lady Li was stupid.

Before long, the ever-obedient Ningdong dashed in, forgetting even her greetings. She blurted out, "Madam, why have you sent Chunliu to serve Lady Li Although she is fond of flattery, she is also careful and diligent in her work."

Meng Jinyu was stunned for a moment and continued to smile and ask, “Don’t you often eat her vinegar, saying that she has taken away your love How come you are now speaking well of her”

Ning Dong was startled, then shook her head. She thought the mistress had moved Chun Liu away because she was jealous. Feeling guilty immediately, she pleaded: "It's just what I said out loud, Chun Liu is actually quite good. In terms of ability, even I have to admire her. She stays in Wei Rui Xuan to help you, and you have one more capable assistant. Madam, please keep her. I won't be jealous of her anymore."

Meng Jinyao felt a warm current flow through her heart. Ning Dong knew that she didn't have anyone reliable at Houfu, if Chunliu was sent away, the only people left would be Ning Dong and Qingqiu, so it was absolutely impossible to send Chunliu elsewhere. She spoke softly: "Don't worry, she's just going to teach Li shi how to behave properly. When Li shi learns the rules, she will come back.

Upon hearing this, Ning Dong was stunned once again. She opened her mouth, struggling to find her voice for a long time before finally speaking in anger: “She dared to lie to me! She said she had been sent to serve Lady Li and told me not to miss her too much. If I really missed her, I should go to Qingyu Xuan to look for her.”

Meng Jin Yao let out a giggle, "Unexpected, wasn't it Keke," she laughed. "I didn't expect her to be so mischievous, teasing you like this."

"Madam, she's gone too far," Ni Dongqi said with a sniffle. "She deceived my feelings and made me feel deeply guilty for a while."

Meng Jin Yao laughed and said, “Who made you jealous of her all day”

Níngdōng playfully winked, then hurriedly coaxed her master to change the subject, not wanting to mention that fraud Chunli at all.

Study.

Gu Xiuming followed his father into the study with a heavy heart. When he saw his father sit down and look at him impassively, his heart skipped a beat, and he dared not breathe.

Gu Jingxi's brow furrowed. Before, looking at this son felt passable; although he wasn't outstanding in any one area, he was well-rounded and decent enough. Now, seeing this son gave him a headache.

The father and son stared at each other in silence. In that short span of time, it seemed like an entire century had passed.

Gu Xiuming felt an invisible pressure, making his heart more and more flustered. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, but he didn't dare to wipe them away. If he had to say who he was most afraid of in the entire Gu family, it would undoubtedly be his father.

Gu Jingxi asked in a low voice, "Xiuming, do you know you're wrong"

The son knows he was wrong.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Xiuming's voice of admitting his mistake rang out, with remarkable efficiency.

Gu Jingxi asked again, "Then tell me, where did you go wrong"

Gu Xiuming's face changed, and after a moment's hesitation, he replied: "Today, my son didn't think carefully enough and failed to explain the rules of Houfu to Wan'er. He made a joke today, causing his father and mother to be embarrassed as well. He deeply regrets this matter, causing Wan'er to be looked down upon and wronged."

At his words, Gu Jingxi's face darkened. She stared at him with a cold gaze, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger. Even her voice was laced with displeasure: "The fact that you can say such things proves that you haven't realized your mistake. Otherwise, you wouldn't even know where you went wrong."

Gu Xiumin was stunned, his face bewildered.

Looking at his oblivious expression, Gu Jingxi pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a slight irritation. However, she still patiently said, “Your concubine caused quite a stir today, but it's not her fault. She doesn't understand these rules because you haven't thought about it carefully and didn't have anyone teach her.”

Gu Jingxi said, her tone growing colder: "However, that's all secondary. Your true mistake is repeatedly being willful and reckless, ruining the family's reputation."

Gu Xiuming was taken aback and retorted, "Father, Na Wan'er is a concubine. You personally allowed it."

Gu Jingxi asked in a low voice, "You insist on taking a concubine and are unwilling to marry a legal wife. I agree, but I have permission for you to let an unworthy concubine enjoy the treatment of a legal wife"

Gu Xiuming was confused and didn't understand what was going on.

Seeing this, Gu Jingxi's anger surged. He continued, "Qingyuxuan is the courtyard of the previous princes. Only the prince and his wife can live in the main house. You let your concubine live there, which is an act of favoring a concubine and destroying a wife. Even if you want to marry a wife, once this news spreads, which woman would dare to marry you"

It's the same for you. You're not planning to get married, and it doesn't matter if any noblewoman is willing to marry you, but what about your brothers As the son of a Marquis, even if you do this, their reputations will be affected by you as well.

Gu Xiaming was speechless: "Father, I..."

Gu Jingxi's face was cold and stern, his eyes were sharp, and he asked in a cold voice: "Do you think that because your father only has one son, the heir to the title must be you, so you feel you have the capital to act recklessly"ent to the dining hall to get her vegetarian meal.During autumn, Qing Qiu unintentionally saw several dark red crescent-shaped marks on Meng Jin Yao's palm. Her face changed color. Those were wounds m...