Chapter 201 Throw this bitch out
You knew that the second son's wife was furious, but was there any point in scolding someone like Zhou? It would only lower her status.

"Jinxuan, please step back." Yu said majestically.

Ye Jiayao glared at Zhou angrily.

"Sister-in-law, listen to this. Is what Chunyu daughter-in-law says even remotely human? She actually dares to insult her elders like this. Does she still have any regard for the family rules and ancestral teachings?" Zhou said angrily.

Yu sneered and gave Madam Sun a wink. Madam Sun understood and drove all the servants out of the room.

Youshi then spoke up, "Do you still know the family rules? Article 7 of the family rules states that no descendant of the Xia family may slander or gossip, causing disharmony and damage to the family reputation. Those who violate the rules will be punished according to the severity of the offense or expelled from the family. Now, tell me, what is the real evidence for what you said about the second son's wife? If you can't give me a solid proof, you are slandering and throwing dirty water, and I will never let you go."

This is a matter of principle and there is no possibility of compromise. Otherwise, the reputation of her two sons will be ruined.

Zhou felt guilty and said in a bluffing manner, "I don't even know what you are talking about. How did I slander the second son's wife?"

"Third Aunt, wasn't it you who said those words? It was you who said that my third brother was cold to his third brother's wife because of my second brother's wife. You said that they were flirting with each other in private, and that someone saw them hugging each other in the garden..." In order to protect herself, Mrs. Qiao stood up to testify.

Zhou denied it, "Did I say those words? Oh, I know, you and your mother-in-law colluded to frame me on purpose."

Youshi was so angry that her liver hurt. The second son's wife was right when she said, "When a person is extremely humble, he is invincible." Zhou was already invincible.

Mrs. Qiao was anxious: "Aunt San, please don't spit bloody words at me. There were maids in your room at the time. They heard it all."

Zhou sneered: "Mingxiu, I was very nice to you, but I didn't expect you to harm me. You said those words yourself, right?"

Mrs. Qiao burst into tears and cried to Mrs. You, "Mother, it was really Aunt Three who said that. I never said that..."

Youshi shouted, "Why are you crying? You know what kind of person your Third Aunt is, but you still want to get close to her. You deserve to be embarrassed."

He continued, "Mrs. Zhou, it's useless for you to act like a spoiled child here. I can just call the people in your room and ask them. I have tolerated all your words and deeds in the past, but this time, I can no longer tolerate it. Madam Sun, pass the word down. Today I will enforce the family rules and expel Ms. Zhou from the family. If anyone refuses to obey, just come to me."

Seeing that Youshi was serious, Zhou panicked and said angrily, "What qualifications do you have to kick me out? I know that you have been plotting against me all day long. You are too much. If you dare to touch me, I will go to the streets and beat drums to expose all the conspiracy and tricks between you and your wife, so that everyone can see how filthy this family that claims to be dignified and upright is..."

With a clang, the door was kicked open, and Xia Chunyu walked in like a ferocious monster, his lips tightly pursed, his face as white as frost, and his voice chilling to the bone: "Aunt San is going to beat the gongs and drums, right?"

Seeing Chunyu like this, Zhou was terrified and took two steps back: "You...what do you want to do? I am your third aunt, your elder."

Xia Chunyu approached step by step and said fiercely: "If you dare to say a word of nonsense outside, I will make you unable to speak again in this life. I mean what I say."

Zhou was so frightened that she was shaking: "You...your whole family has united to bully me, I...I will not live any longer."

Zhou pretended to rush into Xia Chunyu's arms, but Xia Chunyu did not move, and Zhou missed him. She stumbled and fell to the ground, slapping her thighs and shouting, "He's murdered someone... This is so unjust..."

"Someone, throw this shrew out." Xia Chunyu shouted loudly without even bothering to look at Zhou.

Immediately, servants came in and dragged Zhou out. Zhou cried even louder and louder.

"Stop it, what are you doing in the middle of the night?" The old marquis and Xia Zhuoqin rushed over after hearing the news.

"Master, I'm being bullied to death. That family wants to kill me..." When Zhou saw her master coming, she quickly crawled over and started crying.

Seeing Zhou's dishevelled hair and disheveled clothes, Xia Zhuoqin was furious and said, "Brother, you need to give me an explanation for this matter. You can't bully people like this."

"We are bullying people? Third uncle, you should first ask her what good things she has done. If you still have the nerve to ask for an explanation after understanding the situation, then we will not recognize you as our third uncle." Xia Chunyu said in a cold voice, with a ruthless chill.

"Chunyu, how can you talk like that? You have no respect for your elders." The old marquis scolded. He was secretly shocked. Chunyu always spoke and acted with moderation. Among the three sons, Chunyu was the most stable and reliable. Today, even Chunyu got angry. I wonder what Zhou did to anger the heaven and the people.

"Master, if you want to uphold justice, you should straighten your attitude today. If you continue to protect this family, you will go with them from now on. I will take the children back to Hangzhou, and we will live our own lives from now on." Yu Shi blocked the master's retreat first. Today, either Zhou Shi would leave or she would leave. She and Zhou Shi were incompatible.

It was the first time that Xia Zhuoqin heard his eldest sister-in-law say such cruel words, without even giving face to his eldest brother. He was afraid that Zhou had really pissed off his eldest sister-in-law.

The old marquis's face turned red. Yushi had said some harsh words in private, but this was the first time she had been so ruthless in front of her children.

"Let's get things straight first." The old marquis said in a muffled voice.

"The matter is as clear as day. Zhou made up stories out of nothing. I am embarrassed to learn those words. In short, I will never tolerate it." Yu said.

"What on earth did you say?" Xia Zhuoqin yelled at Zhou.

Zhou knew that she had made a big mess this time. It was because she was not smart enough. She thought that when the rumors were flying around, Youshi would not be able to find out who started it. Even if she was found to be the one, she would deny it. She didn't expect that the useless Qiao would give her away.

"I also heard from others that the second son's wife and Chunfeng..."

The old marquis' head suddenly buzzed, and his tiger eyes immediately opened wide. No wonder the lady and Chunyu were so angry, he was about to explode, damn it, I'll tear your mouth apart. Xia Zhuoqin secretly complained, this stinky woman couldn't say anything, but she had to make up a story about the second son's wife and Chunfeng, she was simply courting death!

Without waiting for his elder brother to lose his temper, Xia Zhuoqin slapped Zhou hard in the face.

The slap was so loud, crisp and solid that Zhou screamed in pain and half of her face swelled up immediately.

"You stupid woman, you should stop others from talking nonsense, but you actually dare to join in the fun. I'll beat you to death." Xia Zhuoqin said as he raised his hand again, hoping that everyone would speak up to persuade him, but no one in the room said a word, they all just watched coldly. Xia Zhuoqin was in a dilemma and had to slap him again.

Zhou was beaten to the ground, crying and shouting, "I won't live anymore, I won't live anymore..."

"You'd better find a rope and hang yourself now to avoid embarrassing yourself here." Xia Zhuoqin knew that if he didn't take real action today, he would not be able to pass this level.

Ye Jiayao had always thought that such scenes could only be seen in the countryside, but she never expected that they would be staged in this wealthy family's mansion. It was really an eye-opener. At the same time, she felt sad for the Xia family. She believed that seeing Zhou being punished, everyone felt disgusted and helpless instead of happy.

"That's enough." The old marquis finally spoke.

Xia Zhuoqin was as if he had been freed. He took advantage of the situation and pointed at Zhou and cursed: "I will spare you this time for the sake of my elder brother. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will tear your mouth off first."

"Third brother, you don't have to consider my face. You can take your wife home and discipline her yourself. Zhou, let me ask you, who told you these nonsense?" the old marquis asked in a deep voice.

Zhou hesitated. She didn't dare to say it. If she said it, she would offend both sides.

"Speak." The old marquis shouted loudly.

Zhou was startled, and under the Marquis's majesty, she blurted out subconsciously: "It was Madam Shu who said that."

As soon as these words came out, Zhou's face turned pale.

The whole room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

For the first time, Xia Zhuoqin thought of divorcing his wife. What a fool! She was hopelessly stupid. How could she bring trouble to Liuli? She was really finished now.

After a long while, the old marquis spoke up and sighed, "Third brother, you should move to the new house in a few days! We can't stand it anymore. If it happens a few more times, I'm afraid our brotherhood will be ruined."

Outside the house, Xia Chunfeng's face was livid, his fists were clenched tightly, and his joints made a creaking sound. Without saying a word, he turned around and left.

There was chaos outside, but the glass house was quiet as usual and the news did not reach her.

"Madam Shu, what gift should I give to the Queen Mother for her birthday?" Liuli held her cheek with her hand, worrying.

Madam Shu smiled and said, "Princess, the Queen Mother will like whatever you give her."

"The Queen Mother loves me so much, I have to give her a special gift." Liuli said.

"How about the princess embroider a headband for the empress dowager?" suggested Madam Shu.

Liuli shook her head repeatedly: "You know I'm not good at sewing. Last time I embroidered a pair of mandarin ducks, the Queen Mother thought they were ducks."

"Then... let's go to the Jewelry Store some other day?"

"No, the jewelry shops outside are not as good as the treasure making bureau in the palace."

"That old servant didn't notice it either." Madam Shu said with a smile.

"My Lord, you're back?" Xiaoya's voice came from outside.

Liuli was delighted and quickly got into bed.

With a whoosh, the quilted curtain was roughly opened, and Xia Chunfeng walked in with a murderous look on his face.

Aunt Shu smiled and walked forward: "My Lord, you are back so late!"

Xia Chunfeng stared at the old woman with wrinkles on her face as she smiled, then raised his leg and kicked her in the heart.

Aunt Shu was caught off guard and kicked away, knocking over the chair behind her.

Liuli was shocked and ran to see Madam Shu. Madam Shu's face was as pale as gold paper and she was humming and unable to speak. Liuli was furious and shouted, "Chunfeng, why are you so mad? Did Madam Shu offend you?"

(End of this chapter)