klisemfg Chapter 1347 Chapter 1347
Chapter 1347 Chapter 1347
After entering the inner room, Xiao Yinxiu did not stand up, but leaned on the silk cushion. He raised his head casually and asked Pei Qiuyu, who was bowing and greeting him, to sit down.
"It's a hot day. I just rest inside. I walk around and sweat all over."
Pei Qiuyu quickly asked Qingzao to bring orchids and said a lot about how it had been a long time since he had visited his second sister-in-law and two brothers, which was really rude.
When he wanted to present flowers, Xiao Yinxiu smiled faintly.
"This flower was given to your aunt by Aunt Fang to plant, and it's growing well now."
Pei Qiuyu had no doubts and praised the flowers to the heavens and the earth. Fortunately, she still had a trace of clarity in her mind. Finally, she said, "Sister-in-law's garden is full of beautiful things. I just gave them to you for you to enjoy when you have nothing to do. Please don't despise them."
"Forget it, you and I are sisters, why should I be polite to you? It's not easy for your aunt to grow her, how can I take away her favorite thing? Just take it back."
Pei Qiuyu's smile faded after hearing Xiao Yinxiu's lukewarm words. He stood up and lowered his head, his posture extremely humble. "Sister-in-law still dislikes Qiuyu's absurd and careless words in the past..."
"You and I are family, so why should we dislike each other? Just take the flowers back. If you have anything else, just tell me."
Pei Qiuyu was about to say something else, but when he looked up, he saw a large pot of purple butterfly orchid on a high table beside him. It was ten times more magnificent and elegant than the lonely one in Qingzao's hand.
Suddenly, her cheeks became hot and red.
"My sister-in-law is very busy, and Qiuyu is not polite enough to disturb her. I am really ashamed." She looked disappointed and wanted to leave, but she heard Aunt Chu scolding the outsiders, saying that they couldn't do these things well.
Xiao Yinxiu was disturbed and looked unhappy.
I called Aunt Chu over and asked, "Why are you making so much noise? Can't you let us have some peace and quiet?"
"Madam, it's Juxiang Juhuang who's back. The Fourth Young Master's wife hasn't sorted out the books today. I ordered some porcelain, calligraphy, and paintings earlier, and sent two people to deliver them just now. But the Fourth Young Master's wife said she couldn't accept the reward without merit, so she... returned it."
"Ah--"
Xiao Yinxiu snorted coldly, "Are you dissatisfied with the poor quality of the things I sent you?"
Aunt Chu quickly denied it, "Not really. I told Ju Huang and Ju Xiang to tell her, but the Fourth Young Master's wife still refused. The Fourth Young Master also refused and sent two maids back to report, saying, 'Madam, please don't be so reserved.'"
Xiao Yinxiu's expression grew increasingly gloomy. Pei Qiuyu shrank to the side, wanting to leave but unable to speak. However, it felt inappropriate to stay.
"Shaohua Garden? Great! They are a truly loving couple, named Juxiang Juhuang. Don't leave your things behind. Bring them to me and I'll personally deliver them."
"Madam, you can't do that."
Shuangyue and Aunt Chu were so worried. Should they go and watch the two sisters-in-law quarreling with each other?
If the prince comes back, won’t he treat his wife even worse?
Ju Xiang was summoned by Aunt Chu, came in and bowed, and repeated Shao Huayuan's reply, "When I left, the Fourth Young Master's wife was about to go out——"
"She's limping, where is she going to run like crazy?"
Ju Xiang just shook her head. "I don't want to ask too much, but I'm traveling with the Fourth Young Master, the Second Young Master of the Qin Family, and the cousin of the Xu Family—"
The two sisters have been with Song Guanzhou for a long time, organizing books and other things, and they have often stayed with him for the whole day. In terms of personality, the Fourth Young Master's wife is much better than the Crown Prince's wife.
Now that the Crown Prince's wife was questioning her, she could only report what she could.
Pei Qiuyu called out to his second sister-in-law, "Fourth sister-in-law must have gone to the lotus pond to see the lotuses. I happened to see her from below Tingyu Pavilion when I came over."
…She feels comfortable!
Xiao Yinxiu said he was going to go, and turned around and pointed at Pei Qiuyu, "You go with me."
Pei Qiuyu secretly thought that this was not good. After the banquet that night, she still didn't know that the second sister-in-law hated the fourth sister-in-law the most?
If I follow him now, I’m afraid I’ll be dragged down.
But she couldn't say anything to refuse, so she could only tell Qingzao to go back first, and she followed Xiao Yinxiu, and the two of them went straight to the lotus pond.
On the way, Xiao Yinxiu suddenly turned around and asked Pei Qiuyu.
"Do you also go to pay your respects to your fourth sister-in-law on weekdays?"
Pei Qiuyu shook her head. "Second sister-in-law doesn't know this, but Fourth sister-in-law dislikes my noise. After I went there once or twice, she didn't pay much attention to me, so I never dared to go again."
Like a little flower ravaged by a storm, so pitiful.
Xiao Yinxiu snorted, "So, in this mansion, I'm the only one you're not afraid of?"
"... Second sister-in-law, what are you saying? You've always been magnanimous. My sister is young and doesn't know much. I hurt you before because of the incident with Xiao's Fifth Brother. If I have to worry about anything, it's that you won't pay any attention to me."
"You are good at talking."
Xiao Yinxiu supported Shuangyue and continued walking forward. Soon, they arrived at the lotus viewing pavilion beside the lotus pond. Jindong saw them from afar and leaned over to whisper something in Song Guanzhou's ear. Song Guanzhou looked over and sighed, "Silang, your cousin really can't stand seeing anything unhappy."
Pei An also saw the person coming and said with a helpless smile, "Forget it, please come in and talk with me. You know she has a reckless temper, so don't bother with her."
Qin Er waved his fan, "You are good at playing the peacemaker..." Without waiting for Pei An to explain, he continued his boast, "My wife has suffered all the loss, but the reputation has fallen on you."
When Song Guanzhou heard this, he burst out laughing.
"Qin Er, you can talk!"
Qin Er winked and said, "Isn't it? Pei Si is just trying to smooth things over and doesn't care about your life or death. What do you mean by not caring? It's just asking you to endure it. Ouch! Pei Si, why did you hit me?"
Pei An snorted, "Stop trying to sow discord between us as husband and wife."
"True gold fears no fire, if you have a guilty conscience, you must be possessed by a demon!"
The two of them were arguing back and forth like children, until Xiao Yinxiu came up to them, and then they stopped talking. Xu Lingqiao took the lead, bowing to Xiao Yinxiu, and then greeted Pei Qiuyu, who returned the greeting, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
Xiao Yinxiu smiled softly, took Xu Lingqiao's hand, and said softly, "My dear sister, my sister-in-law drank too much that day and got confused. Now she doesn't dare to say anything. I just want you to ask, is our fourth young master's wife still angry?"
Xu Lingqiao glanced at Song Guanzhou, who was staring straight ahead attentively at the lotus, and smiled, "Madam, you are so polite. We are sisters, why are you so angry..."
Qin Er and Pei An also exchanged greetings with Xiao Yinxiu, "Second sister-in-law, you are too polite. It was just a misunderstanding. We will clear it up."
But has it been solved?
Song Guanzhou did not respond. Xu Lingqiao took Xiao Yinxiu's arm and sat beside him. Xiao Yinxiu did not care about Song Guanzhou. She just looked at Pei An and Xu Lingqiao, said words of apology, and asked the maid to bring up the apology gift.
"They are just ornaments, not worth much money. I sincerely apologize, but please don't take it to heart, Fourth Brother and Sister-in-law."
Seeing this, Pei An could no longer refuse.
Song Guanzhou was led back to Shaohua Garden by Lotus Flower. He snorted indifferently, "Sister-in-law, don't you feel wronged on this trip?"