Chapter 16

Volume 1_Chapter 16 Why does Xu Shi hate her?

As soon as Xu Shi entered Mingyue Courtyard, she saw Zhao Mama and a maid kneeling there with gray faces, and a flash of anger crossed her eyes.

One must look at the master before beating the dog; how dare Yun Qiyue!

Xu Shi's fists were clenched, and she tried her best to endure, only then suppressing the anger in her heart.

Seeing Xu Shi arrive, Zhao Mama was like seeing a life-saving straw, "First Madam..."

With her old bones, she had never suffered such a great grievance as today.

But as soon as she opened her mouth, Zhao Mama shut up under Xu Shi's ruthless gaze and couldn't help but shiver.

She knew that even if the Madam came, she would definitely not have a good end when she went back.

Thinking of this, Zhao Mama felt endless regret in her heart.

If she had known it would be like this, she wouldn't have been so arrogant when she came to invite her.

It was a pity that it was too late to regret.

At this time, Xu Shi caught a glimpse of Yun Qiyue walking out of Mingyue Building.

At this moment, Yun Qiyue was wearing a white dress, standing aloof from the world, looking at her with those calm eyes.

For a moment, Xu Shi seemed to see Mu Qingwan from back then.

At that time, as long as she stood there, she felt as if she had been pushed into the dust. The world could no longer see the First Madam of the Yun Mansion, and their gazes were all attracted by that Second Madam of hers, and even...

Bad memories attacked her heart, making Xu Shi's expression ferocious for a moment, and there was a trace of hatred in her eyes as she looked at Yun Qiyue.

But soon Xu Shi returned to normal, holding her posture, and looked at Yun Qiyue, "Qiyue, you are..."

Xu Shi glanced at Zhao Mama and then said apologetically, "Did Zhao Mama do something she shouldn't have that made you angry?"

Yun Qiyue narrowed her eyes slightly. Just now, if she hadn't seen it wrong, there seemed to be a flash of hatred in Xu Shi's eyes as she looked at her.

But, why?

Why would Xu Shi hate her?

That kind of hatred was definitely not because she had recovered and made it impossible for her to obtain the General's Mansion's property.

Although she was puzzled in her heart, Yun Qiyue didn't show it.

Being a newcomer, there were still many things she didn't know, and everything could only be done slowly; she couldn't be too hasty.

Thinking of this, Yun Qiyue's gaze moved away from Xu Shi's hypocritical face and fell on Zhao Mama, curling her lips with a mocking expression, "Zhao Mama has done many things she shouldn't have. First Madam, do you want me to list them one by one?"

As she spoke, Yun Qiyue looked at Xu Shi with a half-smile.

Everything Zhao Mama did to the original owner back then was instructed by Xu Shi.

Today, she wanted to see how long Xu Shi's hypocritical appearance could be maintained.

Hearing this, Xu Shi's face stiffened, and then she was furious, "This old servant actually did other things that were disrespectful to you. I will call her to apologize to you right now."

After Xu Shi finished speaking, she looked at Zhao Mama and was about to speak, but was preempted by Yun Qiyue, "First Madam, do you think that everything Zhao Mama did to me can be smoothed over with an apology?"

Xu Shi admitting it directly like this must mean she didn't want her to say everything Zhao Mama had done.

After all, in the eyes of the servants, Xu Shi was also a very good mistress of the house.

And here, there were many servants watching.

But, whether she said it or not, everyone knew it in their hearts, and she didn't want to waste her breath saying those things.

However, not saying it didn't mean she could let it go lightly.

Looking at Xu Shi's cooperative appearance today, she must have something to ask for.

And she also really wanted to know how much weight Xu Shi's request had in her heart.

Compared to her right-hand man, how would it compare?

Upon hearing Yun Qiyue's words, Xu Shi's figure clearly stiffened, but her slightly lowered eyes covered her true emotions at this moment.

In the courtyard, it was extremely quiet for a while.

Yun Qiyue stood quietly, looking calm.

And Zhao Mama, who was kneeling on the ground, had her back soaked with sweat long ago.

"How about this, I will hand Zhao Mama over to you to deal with. You can deal with her however you want, how about that?" When Xu Shi looked up again, her expression was calm, showing no unwillingness, and she looked very sincere.

"Madam—" Zhao Mama was shocked. Did the Madam just give up on her like this?

Zhao Mama's words stopped under Xu Shi's light gaze.

Yun Qiyue was not polite either, saying, "In that case, sell her off."

As she spoke, Yun Qiyue looked at Xu Shi calmly, "An old servant who doesn't even understand the rules is a disaster to the Yun family's reputation if kept. First Madam, don't you think so?"

Xu Shi's hand stiffened. She didn't expect that as soon as Yun Qiyue opened her mouth, she wanted to sell the person off, and for a moment, she didn't speak.

Zhao Mama, hearing this, was full of terror.

"First Madam, please don't sell this servant. This servant will change; this servant will change from now on." As she spoke, Zhao Mama kept kowtowing to Xu Shi.

Xu Shi didn't make a sound, looking at Yun Qiyue.

Zhao Mama was also a smart person and understood what Xu Shi meant, so she kowtowed to Yun Qiyue, "Eldest Miss, all the faults are this servant's. This servant was blinded by lard; this servant guarantees that I will never commit it again. Please, Eldest Miss, spare this servant this time."

As she spoke, she kowtowed a few more times with a "thud, thud, thud" sound, and in a short while, her forehead was bright red.

She didn't want to be sold off. She was at such an old age; if she were really sold off, there would only be a dead end.

However, Yun Qiyue just looked at Zhao Mama coldly, with an indifferent expression.

When Zhao Mama beat the original owner back then, the original owner was several times more miserable than Zhao Mama at this moment, but Zhao Mama just watched coldly and never thought about letting the original owner go.

So, why should she let her go?

Moreover, in her view, selling her off was already exceptionally merciful.

Seeing Yun Qiyue was indifferent, Zhao Mama turned to beg Xu Shi.

Xu Shi cursed "useless thing" in her heart and instructed Lin Mama, "Drag her down..."

She glanced at Yun Qiyue and then said, "As the Third Miss said, sell her."

Hearing Xu Shi's final decision, Zhao Mama felt a chill in her heart.

She did all those things because she listened to the Madam's orders. Did the Madam just give up on her like this?

Just because of a light sentence from the Third Miss?

Zhao Mama looked at Xu Shi, and there seemed to be a trace of desperation in her eyes. Xu Shi saw it, her eyes condensed, and she reminded, "Zhao Lan, if you don't think for yourself, you must think for your children."

Zhao Mama was startled, instantly coming to her senses, and was immediately covered in cold sweat.

How could she have forgotten that her children were still in Xu Shi's hands...

For a moment, Zhao Mama was like a deflated ball, letting the two maids drag her away.

Yun Qiyue watched Zhao Mama's retreating back, feeling a bit regretful.

Just now, she thought she could watch a play of dogs biting dogs, but it seemed she had thought too much.

However, Zhao Mama was Xu Shi's gun, and Xu Shi could abandon her without even thinking; this was enough to show that the matter Xu Shi was asking for today was more important than her right-hand man.

And if she wasn't mistaken about what Xu Shi was asking for...