Chapter 298

At this moment, Madam Xu and Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren were standing there, appearing somewhat flustered.

That's not accurate either; it's Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren who is somewhat at a loss.

Madam Xu stood there with her hands on her hips, looking proud, appearing somewhat arrogant.

Seeing this scene, Lu Xing Lan's face turned cold.

Making a scene like this at someone else's residence, is Madam Xu still quite proud?

Lu Xing Lan stepped forward two paces, directing two sturdy maids: 'Quickly pull them apart; making a scene like this, is it glorious?'

The maids, obeying, stepped forward, lifted them like little chickens, and separated the two.

Xu Da Gu Niang Xu Yue Ling was obviously not convinced, still there wildly flailing her limbs: 'Let me go, let me go, she's my sister, why shouldn't I be allowed? Why?'

Xie Yu Jiao, who had previously been pressed down and beaten by her, now also turned white with anger, raised her hand pointing at the person, her teeth chattering, and after a long while couldn't say anything.

Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren watched this scene, pursed her lips slightly, quickly walked to her side, intending to comfort her daughter, but Xie Yu Jiao shoved her away: 'Get away, it's all your fault!'

After Xie Yu Jiao finished shouting, she struggled free from the maid's grip and turned to run.

Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren worried about her daughter, about to chase after her, but Madam Xu grabbed her: 'You can't leave; you've bullied our Ling sister like this and still want to just walk away? If you don't give an explanation, I'll go make a fuss at your residence!'

Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren was threatened by those words; she could neither go nor stay, standing there with a troubled expression. After a moment's thought, she looked toward Lu Xing Lan.

Lu Xing Lan:?

You're weak and bullyable, yet now you expect others to make decisions for you?

In the past, Lu Xing Lan had indeed helped Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren before.

But after helping, they didn't appreciate it, instead complaining that she meddled too much, was too lenient, and harmed family harmony.

Over time, who would want to manage her family's messy affairs?

So, Lu Xing Lan chose to ignore the gaze Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren cast her way, and merely looked at Madam Xu, saying: 'Ladies, please discipline your own children.'

Any more words, Lu Xing Lan did not wish to say.

The people were pulled apart, the spectacle over, she prepared to turn and leave.

Madam Xu, hearing that, was displeased: 'What does it mean to discipline our own children? My child was bullied; surely someone should manage it?'

Madam Xu's conduct has become increasingly outrageous in recent years.

Lu Xing Lan was not surprised that the other party spoke this way.

She is not one to suffer anger; before marriage, she was the eldest daughter of the Fǔguó Gōng residence; after marriage, she became the lady of the Chéng Guó Gōng residence.

Facing the Jìnyáng Hóu residence, Lu Xing Lan does not feel she has anything to fear.

She had already turned and prepared to leave, but now she stopped again, gave a cold laugh: 'If Madam Xu cannot manage her own household, I wouldn't mind personally making a trip to ask the matriarch: if the lady of the house cannot manage these affairs, should the Xu residence consider replacing her?'

As soon as these words were spoken, Madam Xu's face darkened; she wanted to say something, but Lu Xing Lan had already flicked her sleeves and turned away, no longer looking.

Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Thus we will output: Xiefuren wanted to speak but held back; after several hesitations, she ultimately didn't utter a word.

Sui Sui lay in Mother Consort's arms, craning her neck to look for a while, but couldn't see clearly; she only saw two disheveled pretty sisters, after they were separated, one flailed her limbs, the other covered her face and ran away.

Sui Sui didn't understand, and Princess Consort of Qi didn't explain further.

Facing the Jìnyáng Hóu residence, she always felt a bit guilty.

So, she soon held Sui Sui and went back.

On the way back, she encountered Zhou Shi; Princess Consort of Qi lowered her voice and asked: 'How did it flare up again?'

The relationship between the Xu and Xie families is not harmonious; the siblings between the two residences are not close, and are rather tense.

Just like today, the incident where the two young ladies clashed is not the first time.

Princess Consort of Qi thought, if Madam Xie could only stand firm, it wouldn't have come to this.

Because of this matter, the Empress Dowager has already lost count of how many times she's lost her temper, and has regretted it countless times; when Lord Xie took a concubine earlier, she didn't intervene to discipline, leading to this result.

However, the matter is already settled; regretting it now is of little use.

Lord Xie and Madam Xie have been married for many years and have children; one cannot simply say 'divorce the wife' and do it.

Upon hearing Princess Consort of Qi's question, Zhou Shi lightly shook her head: 'I haven't yet asked the reason, but young ladies' quarrels are usually about jewelry and clothing, etc.'

After Zhou Shi said something vaguely, she looked around and saw everyone whispering with their close acquaintances; she lowered her voice again: 'I heard that a few days ago, the Xu residence held a family banquet, and those concubine daughters were all brought back; likely Xu Da Gu Niang's mood was affected by this.'

Anyone who suddenly gains so many concubine sisters would likely not be in a very good mood.

Moreover, Xu Yue Ling's temperament...

Zhou Shi just thinking about it shakes her head.

Originally, I thought Madam Xu's nature was already quite wild.

The other's daughter, however, has the meaning of surpassing her teacher, blue out of indigo.

Upon hearing that the Xu residence had brought all the concubine daughters back home, Princess Consort of Qi lowered her brows slightly, and a glint flashed in her eyes.

Zhou Shi also knew that Princess Consort of Qi probably didn't like hearing these, so she quickly switched to other topics.

Sui Sui didn't understand what Mother Consort and her aunt were saying, only obediently lying in Mother Consort's arms.

Everyone soon returned, each whispering; nobody dared to name names and speak in detail, for fear that Madam Xu might lose control and go mad on the spot.

After all, for them, it's second nature; saying they'd go mad means they'd go mad, no hesitation.

These noble ladies also don't want to provoke a madman for no reason, so everyone restrains themselves, either speaking indirectly or suppressing their thoughts while talking about other things.

Changing the venue, gossip can still happen; there's no need to provoke others at this time.

Princess Consort of Qi also didn't say much, only asked Sui Sui if she wanted something to eat.

When Lù Fūrén returned, Lu Xing Lan told her about this matter.

Lù Fūrén listened, her brows slightly furrowed.

However, the grudges between the two families, she also didn't need to meddle further.

Although she felt a bit displeased inside, it didn't overly affect her interest.

Moreover, if she turned back to complain to her mother or father-in-law, the Xu and Xie families would gain nothing.

The Xie family still had to take the Empress Dowager into consideration, while the Xu family had fewer scruples, although it wasn't to the extent that they could do whatever they pleased.

But venting anger is still possible.

In the afternoon, after watching the opera, the noble ladies all felt weary, and one by one they rose to take their leave.

Princess Consort of Qi, not in a hurry to leave due to the marital ties between the two families, handed Sui Sui over to Xiang Gugu, then accompanied Lù Fūrén and Lu Xing Lan in seeing off the departing noble ladies.

After everything was done, it was already drawing close to evening.

Fortunately, the daylight these days lasts longer, so even as evening approaches, the sky is still not dark.

After seeing off the noble ladies, Lù Fūrén let out a slight sigh of relief, then took Lu Xing Lan's and Princess Consort of Qi's hands, expressing her gratitude.

Princess Consort of Qi gently shook her head, saying that family need not stand on ceremony, and also took her leave: 'The child is sleepy; we should head back.'

The second watch is at 19:00.