mtl008 Chapter 124: Mrs. Xiao is not a good person. What future can her son have!
Chapter 124: Mrs. Xiao is not a good person. What future can her son have!
Yun Yubing's brows were tightly furrowed, with indescribable anger condensed between her brows. Her eyes were cold, her voice was crisp and firm, and every word was as loud as a sharp ice cone: "Not only are they destroying Xier's reputation everywhere outside, they are also shamelessly asking Xier to come back to them. What's even more ridiculous is that Xier is not Murong Yunhai's biological daughter. This must be clarified to the public, otherwise Xier will always be talked about as unfilial."
Hearing these words, the old lady's eyes became deep, as if she could see through all the complicated emotions in the world. She was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "No."
When Yun Yubing heard this, her heart was shaken. She looked at her grandmother in astonishment, her eyes full of confusion and anxiety: "Why, Grandma? Are we just going to stand by and let Xier continue to suffer injustice?"
The old lady's expression was serious, and she said in a solemn tone, "This matter concerns the reputation of your late aunt. This is one of the reasons why our Loyalty Marquis Mansion has tolerated and yielded to the General's Mansion for so many years, and has not brought Xier back to the Marquis Mansion, allowing her to suffer all kinds of hardships in the General's Mansion. If we reveal the truth now, then your late aunt will be accused of being unclean by the world, and it may even affect the reputation of the entire Loyalty Marquis Mansion."
After saying this, the old lady turned to look at Murong Zixi who was standing beside her and asked softly, "Xi'er, do you blame your grandmother? Do you blame the Loyalty Marquis Mansion?"
Murong Zixi shook her head gently, with a faint smile on her lips and a firm light in her eyes as she said, "Xi'er doesn't blame grandma, nor does she blame the Loyalty Marquis Mansion. Instead, it's me who has been muddle-headed these years, instigated by others, and avoided you as much as possible. Grandma, please don't blame me."
The old lady looked at her strong and sensible granddaughter in front of her, her heart filled with guilt and self-blame. She held Murong Zixi's hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Murong Zixi felt her grandmother's love and care, and quickly comforted her: "Grandma, don't be sad. Xier knows that you have always loved me. Xier will not be troubled by the rumors outside."
The old lady nodded, wiped away the tears from her eyes, and said, "Okay, okay! Xier has grown up, and grandma is very pleased."
At this time, Yun Yubing said angrily, "Humph, I really want to teach those gossipers a lesson."
Murong Zixi looked at Yun Yubing and advised with a smile: "Cousin, there is no need to be so angry. Rumors in the world are like dust in the wind, and will eventually be blown away by the wind. Those people don't know the truth of the matter, and they say a few idle words. What can they do to me?"
As Yun Yubing listened to Xier's words, the anger in her heart gradually subsided and turned into a complex emotion. She felt very sorry for her cousin.
The old lady looked at Yun Yubing and spoke again with a serious expression: "Your aunt and your mother have secretly sent people to quell those rumors."
Hearing this, Yun Yubing couldn't help but sigh softly, with mixed feelings in her heart. She whispered softly: "Even so, it's inevitable that some people will talk about it behind the scenes."
In order to prevent them from continuing this topic and worrying about herself, Murong Zixi told the old lady everything that happened on the farm.
After hearing this, the old lady's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and an uncontrollable anger surged up like a tide. She slammed the tea table, her face full of disbelief and anger, and shouted loudly: "Manager Liu! How dare he be so reckless and do whatever he wants! When you met with misfortune, although I was furious because of their dereliction of duty, considering that the four of them grew up with your mother, I only punished them by sending them to work on the farm as a warning. I didn't expect... there would be such a vicious servant..."
Yun Yubing's eyes were filled with surprise and astonishment. She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Xi'er, you just said they were 'suffering'. I thought it was just ordinary labor pains. I didn't expect it to be such an inhumane torture..."
Murong Zixi sighed softly, with a hint of heaviness and determination in her tone: "Grandmother, Manager Liu and his son have received the punishment they deserve, and I have issued an order that the villagers in the village do not need to pay rent and taxes for the next three years to make up for the suffering they have endured."
Hearing this, the old lady's eyes flashed with relief and approval. She nodded gently, her voice full of emotion: "Xi'er, you did the right thing. It was grandma's negligence. She was deceived by Manager Liu for many years and did not send anyone to check the situation in the manor in person, which led to the continuation of such evil deeds."
Murong Zixi gently comforted her, "Grandma, you don't have to blame yourself. People's hearts are treacherous, and you can't see through them all by yourself."
Just then, Ruan walked into the room.
When Murong Zixi saw this, she quickly stood up and bowed to her, "How are you, second aunt?"
Ruan quickly stepped forward and responded cordially, "Hey, Xier."
She lightly picked up an embroidered handkerchief, and with trembling fingers, she gently stroked the corners of her mouth that were inadvertently raised, then sat down gracefully aside, her posture revealing an indescribable comfort and pleasure.
The old lady narrowed her eyes slightly, glanced at Ruan casually, and asked calmly: "Oh? Second daughter-in-law, what makes you so happy?"
Ruan smiled and replied, "Mother, I just passed by the general's mansion and saw that the once prosperous mansion has now become deserted. The plaque hanging high at the door has also been taken down. I couldn't help but stop and look at the joke for a while."
She paused for a moment, a gloating look in her eyes, and continued, "Murong Yunhai's second wife Xiao and his daughter Murong Baixue have passed away. It's a pity that after their death, they couldn't even have a decent funeral. They were abandoned in a mass grave, left to be eroded by wind and rain. When Xiao's relatives heard the news, they rushed to the scene, crying and arguing. It was so lively!"
At this point, Ruan's smile widened. "But at this moment, Murong Zihao suddenly returned. His appearance was like a timely rain, temporarily calming the Xiao family's anger and resentment."
Murong Zixi stood aside, raised her eyebrows slightly, a complex light flashed in her eyes, "Murong Zihao? He is back?" Although her voice was soft, it revealed some subtle meaning.
Ruan's laughter became more and more hearty, as if all the repression and unhappiness were released at this moment, "That's right, what's the problem with coming back? In the past, Xiao boasted about this boy's talent and was appreciated by Mr. Fang as a disciple, but now he has become a laughing stock.
Fang Daru's students came with him. They said that Murong Zihao was not doing his job properly and only knew how to take shortcuts. The article that Fang Daru valued was just written by Xiao's people. In fact, Murong Zihao's writing talent was very average. He has now been expelled from the sect by Fang Daru."
At the end of her speech, Ruan couldn't help but burst into laughter, and her laughter echoed in the empty hall, carrying a bit of irony and pleasure.
However, different thoughts were surging in Murong Zixi's heart. She thought to herself that Murong Zihao's return was just in time, as he had bullied the original owner a lot in the past.
After hearing this, the old lady sneered with disdain: "That Xiao is not a good person, what can her son achieve!"