Chapter 38: The Sudden Appearance of Old Lady Liu

  After finishing the line, she reminded Chen's mother to be careful not to let Er Nainai's wound touch water. She also took a look at Qi Ge, who looked much better than when he was first born. Then, Liu Rong led Dong'er, who was holding the pen, ink, paper and inkstone from Er Nainai, to bid farewell.

  Er Nainai, due to her wound, was unable to move around, but she had sent Li Mama to carefully escort her out of the house. Just as they reached the door, they coincidentally ran into Liu Dà Nǎi Nai who had come to visit Er Nainai. As soon as Liu Dà Nǎi Nai saw Liu Rong, her expression turned unpleasant.

  Qiao'er took a look and saw Er Nainai's face sink, immediately stepping forward: "Third Miss, you're not in your own room diligently studying the lessons taught by Chang Gugu, what are you doing running around everywhere? Do you still have any sense of propriety as a daughter of the Marquis Hou's household?"

  Liu Rong was actually delighted, really in her room showing off and scolding people with all sorts of messy words!

  "Qiao'er, what are you talking about! Normally I wouldn't bother, but today I have to say a few words of justice! Rong is the third miss of the manor, and you're just a serving maid. Even the first lady hasn't spoken up, how dare you jump in like this? Who taught you such etiquette? Moreover, the third miss is walking with her aunt, forgive my ignorance, but I'd like to ask which rule doesn't allow a niece to walk with her aunt?"

  Rong Jie is here to help Er Nainai remove the stitches and check the wound. If it were Da Nainai who scolded, that would be fine, but Qiao'er, a lowly maid, dared to step forward and scold Rong Jie without waiting for her mistress's permission. How can she tolerate this? In the future, where will Er Nainai's face be placed? Who will still be willing to come and help Er Nainai with things?

  Qiao'er sneered: "We're educating the girls in our own house, and you, Li Mama, still need to be persuaded?"

  "All right, Qiao'er, don't you dare talk like that! Li Mama is the housekeeper of the second mistress's household, how can you be so bold!"

  Liu Dainai frowned, after all, Li Mama was Er Nainai's person. In the Hou Mansion, although she didn't fear Er Nainai, she also didn't want any unpleasant rumors to spread between sisters-in-law.

  "Yes!" Xiao'er quickly retreated back.

  Mrs. Li was so angry that she couldn't catch her breath, Liu Rong quickly stepped forward and patted Mrs. Li's back before speaking in a soft tone: "Mother, why must you be like this? Cui'er is after all someone by your side, even educating the daughters of the common people in the Education Bureau is already her duty, how can these words not be said?"

  Liu Rong's words came out, and everyone couldn't help but look at Liu Rong in surprise. Dong Er was even more stunned, with his eyes wide open and his mouth agape.

  Liu Dainai furrowed her brow even more tightly, and Li Mama, who was helping Liu Rong speak, also looked puzzled.

  Liu Rong smiled slightly: "It's a coincidence that Cui'er is really well-behaved, with delicate features and a slender figure. Her attire is comparable to those of the young ladies in the mansion. Who knows who will be lucky enough to take her home in the future?"

  Liu Rong said, pausing for a moment, seemingly puzzled as she looked at Liu Dà Nǎi Nai: "Mother, every time Father goes to your place, hasn't he ever taken more than a few glances at Qiao Er? If I were a man, I would definitely take more looks, after all, such an outstanding appearance and yet so young."

  Liu's face suddenly turned extremely ugly, and her eyes fiercely swept over Qiao'er.

  Liu Rong seemed to have not seen it, and generally saluted Liu Dainai: "Mother is busy with the Zhongyu, this will find Erniang, there may be things, daughter will not disturb, first bid farewell." As she spoke, Liu Rong looked at Donger: "Donger, let's go."

  Dong Er, who was standing by in a daze, came back to his senses after hearing Liu Rong's response and immediately replied with an "is", quickly following behind Liu Rong.

  Mrs. Li looked at Liu Rong with a complex expression, as if recalling something, but ultimately it turned into a long sigh and a face full of pity...

  Liu Rong didn't notice the change on Li's mother's face, and led Dong'er to hurry back quickly. She had to draw out all the necessary designs as soon as possible.

  Dong Er quickly followed Liu Rong, and couldn't help but speak to Liu Rong with a happy tone: "Miss, you're really too awesome! Didn't you see that Cui Er's face turned green just now? I don't know why, but it was so cool! Finally, I've vented my anger. Let's see if she dares to come over here and show off again!"

  It was as if she had been infuriated to the extreme, and when she finally spoke, she couldn't help but clench her fists, just like Xiao Er was in front of her, and she was about to take it out on him!

  Liu Rong smiled: "Is that enough? You're too easily satisfied, this is just the beginning, the good show is yet to come. Hurry back and get busy, or else you won't be able to go to your mother's place tonight again."

  But Liu Dà Niáng's face was not good, walking into the second room, a careful and cautious person followed Liu Dà Niáng into the house, not daring to make a sound.

  Second Grandma saw Li Mama return, having sent off Liu Rong, and surprisingly brought in Big Auntie Liu. Although her face looked a bit tired, she still smiled at Big Auntie Liu: "Big Sister is busy hosting the Zhongyu, yet still comes to see me every day, making me not know what to say."

  "What are you talking about, Second Brother's wife? We're sisters-in-law. I don't care who cares about you. Is your body feeling a bit better today?" Liu Dà Nǎi nǎi sat down on the chair prepared by Li Māma, her complexion still not good, but she forced a smile when facing Second Madam.

  "It's much better, Sister Rong just removed the stitches for me and said that I'll be fine after a few more days of rest." The second wife smiled as she spoke, but seeing Liu Dainai's unpleasant expression, she remembered what Liu Rong had said and suddenly understood: "Sister-in-law looks unhappy, is it because of Yang Niang's matter that you're troubled?"

  Liu Dainai didn't answer because of Qiaoer, and nodded along with the situation: "Although Yang Niang is not worthy of mention, Master has recently seemed to be enchanted, even if that little girl gets pregnant, they still stay in her room, completely disregarding me as his legitimate wife. This makes me wonder how I can manage the household in the future, and who will put their trust in me."

  "I actually have an idea, which might just capture your heart, but I'm not sure if I should say it or not."

  "Really? What's wrong with my second brother and me, hurry up and say it!" Liu Dainai's face lit up, the previous unpleasantness all gone, although Qiaoer's matter made her unhappy, but Yang Niang was really the thorn in her heart!

  The second grandma smiled: "The old man is just greedy for novelty and youth, that's why he has been living with Yang Niang. If the sister wants to lure him back, she might as well raise a new concubine in her own house. With something new, who would still think of someone already pregnant? He will definitely return to your house, and then it will be easy for the sister to win him back with her skills."

  "Isn't there already a suitable candidate? I think Cui'er, who is serving beside your sister, is a good choice. Her figure and appearance are all top-notch..."