Chapter 23 Send One Away

"Master, why are you back?" Feng had a bad feeling in her heart.

As expected, Chen Huaiqian came up and started to scold her, "If I don't come back, you will definitely bring shame to our Chen family. You have been doing things that are not worthy of being shown on the stage every day. You have never stopped since the third daughter-in-law married into our family!"

"I" Feng looked aggrieved and humiliated in my heart.

But Chen Huaiqian didn't give her a chance to speak, and instead bowed to Zheng next to him.

"Mother-in-law, I really don't know the slightest bit about this matter. If I hadn't heard some rumors outside today, and if mother-in-law hadn't sent someone to tell me, I really wouldn't have known that the third daughter-in-law had suffered such an injustice. Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter!"

Chen Huaiqian was a man who cared a lot about his reputation. It was really embarrassing for him to hear rumors that his Chen family treated their new daughter-in-law harshly, that the elders were stuffing people into their son's room, and that they were forcing him to improve his status.

After all, outside, he always regards himself as kind and generous.

"I didn't want to make such a fuss, but Brother Chen, what can I do as a woman? Shu and her father passed away early, and we have been dependent on each other for many years. It has been difficult. I only have this one daughter, and I am afraid that she will melt if I hold her in my mouth, and I am afraid that she will drop if I hold her in my hands. I value the friendship between you and my husband, and I think that it was you who took the initiative to bring up and arrange this child marriage, so I feel at ease to marry my daughter to you!"

Facing Chen Huaiqian, Zheng changed her aggressive attitude and her voice became tearful, full of grievance and helplessness.

The conversation brought up the old relationship between the two families, which made Chen Huaiqian even more embarrassed.

This naturally made him even more resentful towards Feng, who caused this trouble.

"It was my Chen family that was wrong in this matter. That maidservant should be dealt with properly. Third brother, you should send someone to drive that maid out of the house immediately to prevent her from causing trouble and causing unrest!" Chen Huaiqian ordered immediately.

Chen Zhi beside him also nodded immediately and was about to leave.

However, Zheng stopped the person again.

"There's no need to kick her out of the house. I've heard that when the two kids got married, the concubine made trouble and Sanlang punished her severely. She's been very ill these days. If we kick her out, she might not survive. Although it's against the rules, she gave birth to a child for Sanlang after all. I can't do such a cruel thing. It's better for her to go to the farm and be a servant."

"That's fine, that's fine. My mother-in-law has a kind heart." Chen Huaiqian nodded hurriedly, "Send him back to the farm, and from now on, just pretend that he doesn't exist in the mansion. The child will be given to the third son's wife to raise."

After hearing what he said, Feng on the side could no longer sit still and took two steps forward to interrupt.

But at this time, Xu Shuhe arrived on time.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, mother, what's going on?"

"It's nothing. Mother heard some unpleasant rumors outside today and was afraid that you might be wronged, so she came to your house to take a look. Now that I've met your father-in-law, everything has been explained clearly." Zheng said softly.

Seeing that Zheng didn't insist on complaining, Chen Huaiqian breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly, "Yes, don't pay attention to the gossip outside. It's time for lunch now. Why don't we eat together first?"

"Okay, now that everything has been made clear, let's sit down and take a break." Zheng said with a smile.

Xu Shuhe stood nearby, looking as if he didn't quite understand what was being said, but was obedient and didn't interrupt. He just followed the elders to the dining area in silence.

As for Chen Zhi, he stood side by side with Xu Shuhe and did not open his mouth either.

By this time, he had already guessed that his mother-in-law's visit today was most likely arranged by Xu Shuhe. No wonder he said yesterday that he had a way to deal with it.

The only one was Feng, whose face looked as ugly as if a fly had eaten it.

Originally, she thought that after Chunliu was released from house arrest, it would be convenient for him to do things for her in the future. She didn't expect that she would have to kick Chunliu out directly now, and her previous plan would not work.

Thinking that the Zhou family was about to arrive and time was running out, Feng clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

She just didn't believe that Xu Shuhe and a little girl were so difficult to deal with. As long as she could create a rift between Chen Zhi and Xu Shuhe and tie Xu Shuhe's hands and feet, she didn't believe that Chen Zhi would not be obedient and follow her orders as before.

Feng had no appetite at all for lunch.

I finally got through it and sent Zheng away, but I was also scolded by Chen Huaiqian. I was so angry.

She couldn't show it on her face, so she had to hold her nose and apologize to Xu Shuhe, saying that she was confused and didn't think it through.

Xu Shuhe naturally forgives Zheng generously, and even apologizes to Chen Huaiqian for Zheng's "rudeness" today. He behaves very sensibly, and gets praised by Chen Huaiqian again.

Seeing this, Feng wanted to tear her face off.

After finally getting back to her room, Feng closed the door and smashed the tea set.

She hadn't been so angry in a long time, and even Mother Qiu, who had been with her for many years, was shocked.

"Ma'am, please don't be angry and take care of yourself."

"How can I not be angry? This Xu is really good at saying one thing in front of you and another behind your back. The rumors outside must have been spread by her herself!" Feng scolded.

Mother Qiu was also angry, "Yes, I really underestimated her. I was careless for a moment and wanted to let Chunliu find a way to do it today. Now she is about to be sent to the manor. What should I do now?"

When this was mentioned, Feng's eyes showed a ruthless look and she snorted coldly.

"Although Chunliu is the most convenient person to act and can clear suspicion, without her, there are still others around the third son who can do it. In the current situation, if I can't control Xu, once the Zhou family brings half of the dowry, Xu will definitely take it tightly and I won't be able to touch a single cent. It was originally for those things that I arranged for the third son to get married. Now I have to get them, and I can't let them fly!"

According to Feng's previous investigation, the Xu family was not as wealthy as the Chen family, and they did not have a male heir to the family. Xu Shuhe had suffered from heart disease when she was young, and her health was not good. It should be easy to control a daughter-in-law like this after she entered the family.

In addition, Chen Zhi has always been obedient in front of her, so it should be easy for him to get half of the dowry left by Zhou.

She never thought that she had made a mistake.

With anger in her heart, Feng waved for Mother Qiu to come closer and whispered a few words in her ear.

After hearing this, Mother Qiu nodded and left quickly.

Xu Shuhe, on the other hand, didn't know that Feng was furious because her plan was ruined. She had just arranged for someone to send Chunliu away and was in a good mood.

Yes, nail number one was successfully removed, and Xu Shuhe snapped his fingers in his heart.

Chen Zhi did not go to the shop in the afternoon. He was arranged by Chen Huaiqian to stay at the mansion with Xu Shuhe.

"I'm afraid that person is very angry today." Chen Zhi rarely smiled.

Xu Shuhe also smiled, but couldn't help asking, "It seems to me that my husband doesn't like Chunliu, so why did he keep her by his side for so many years?"

When she asked the question, Chen Zhi's smile faded a little. After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"I was blinded by lard before, but now I am sober."

"Hmm?" Xu Shuhe expressed confusion.

But Chen Zhi didn't really want to continue this topic, so he said directly, "You asked me to get some information from my father yesterday, so I really want to ask you one thing. My aunt will be coming from Kyoto in a few days."

(End of this chapter)