PNB Chapter 134 Stay
Chapter 134 Stay
Jiang Xinyu has never punished any servants since she married into the family.
The main reason is that July manages everything in her courtyard, and the maids and servants are all well-organized, so no one dares to provoke her.
With plenty of food and drink, and everything she could want, she was too busy with her own affairs to have the time or inclination to act like a master.
It's just that some people have become unable to distinguish between what's important and what's not. This is a good opportunity to let them know what it means to be the head of the household.
I may not be involved in the affairs, but my words must carry weight. Those who cannot distinguish their masters must be taught a lesson.
She wasn't an unreasonable person. The governor's mansion belonged to Xiao Yuan, so she wasn't angry at all if the servants put Xiao Yuan before her.
But as Xiao Yuan's wife, being placed behind Ye Xiao was unacceptable.
The steward knew that the supervisor had tacitly approved it since he hadn't said anything, so he didn't dare to complain and gritted his teeth to endure 30 lashes.
The sound of the paddle hitting flesh was loud and clear, and Xiao Yuan didn't dare to make a sound. He only hoped that if the lady hit them, she wouldn't hit him.
Xu Qinglan felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, her face turning deathly pale. She knew this woman was trying to intimidate her, but she had to admit, it really frightened her.
It wasn't that she was afraid of being punished; it was Xiao Yuan's attitude that made her increasingly insecure.
This woman seemed completely unconcerned about what Brother Yuan thought of her.
Whether it's a bad temper or viciousness, it's all on full display; they don't even bother to pretend.
Yuan-gege's attitude was even more intriguing; he always cautiously stole glances at the woman's face as if afraid of making her angry.
why?
She couldn't understand why.
That woman has nothing to offer except for her stunning looks. Hasn't Brother Yuan seen plenty of beauties in the palace?
How could he possibly be attracted to a woman who is all looks and no substance?
But no matter how incredulous she was, the facts were right in front of her.
Xiao Yuan's eyes couldn't hide his tenderness; he clearly told everyone that he loved his wife.
Xu Qinglan couldn't deceive herself into thinking that Xiao Yuan had only been deceived by that woman.
Xiao Yuan simply loves his wife, even though she is arrogant, selfish, vicious, and unreasonable.
Xu Qinglan lived in the palace for many years.
Although Xiao Ling and the others protected her well and prevented her from experiencing the cruel palace intrigues, she still heard a lot of stories and rumors.
All feelings in the world are conditional. Once you know the reason for your preference, it's easy to manipulate the situation so that you stop loving someone.
Those who are favored because of their beauty will lose their favor once their beauty fades.
Women who win favor through gentleness and kindness will lose a man's disgust if they are caught losing their temper and scolding others.
Because Xiao Yuan used to be indifferent to beautiful women, Xu Qinglan thought that Xiao Yuan was not someone who cared about looks, and that she was very confident in other aspects.
With Xiao Ling in the palace and Ye Xiao in the governor's mansion, it's incredibly easy to cause trouble given their overwhelming network of connections.
Xu Qinglan's original plan was to use a series of methods, such as framing, isolating, and winning over people, to get everyone in the Supervisor's Mansion to stand on her side.
She was of noble character, while Jiang Xinyu was selfish and vicious.
She was gentle and sensible, while Jiang Xinyu was arrogant and domineering.
She was generous and kind, while Jiang Xinyu was petty and narrow-minded.
Public opinion can be devastating, and after comparing all these factors, she couldn't believe that her brother Yuan would still like that woman.
But she didn't expect that her plan would completely fall through.
That woman didn't need to frame her at all; she was just openly, honestly, and blatantly evil.
She thought that her brother Yuan, who valued character and was unconventional, was just a looks-obsessed guy.
Xiao Yuan didn't care about what kind of person the woman was; he only cared about her looks. If she was pretty, then whatever she did was right.
How is this still playing?
It seems there's no other way but to ruin that woman's face.
However, Xu Qinglan hesitated again when she thought of Jiang Xinyu's abnormal fighting power.
She'd be wasting her time trying to do it herself; she could only wait until Xiao Ye was feeling better before thinking of other solutions.
When the beating was over, Jiang Xinyu had also finished her second slice of watermelon. Xiao Yuan fawned over his wife, wiping her hands and mouth in a way that was almost unbearable to watch.
Xu Qinglan's face turned even paler. Jiang Xinyu rewarded Xiao Yuan by pinching his cheek and giving him a flirtatious wink, meaning "Well done."
Overjoyed at receiving the praise, Governor Xiao was secretly delighted. It seemed that his wife wasn't angry with him, and he had passed this test.
Jiang Xinyu looked at the half-dead butler and two guards and smiled coldly.
"This is the first and last time. If you still can't figure out what you're doing, just pack your bags and get out of here."
"Take him away. The household matters can be handled by the second steward."
The three men, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, quickly kowtowed and begged for forgiveness, swearing that they would never dare to do it again.
It's no wonder these three were afraid; the governor's mansion was different from other places.
Jiang Xinyu was unaware that there was no such thing as being kicked out of the Governor's Mansion.
The so-called "kick out" means being silenced; Xiao Yuan does not allow anyone to leave the Supervisor's Mansion alive.
After getting rid of the troublesome person, Jiang Xinyu smiled and looked at Xu Qinglan.
"Oh, cousin, your face is all pale. Is it because you're tired from the long journey?"
Oh dear, it's all my cousin's fault. She was so busy dealing with these treacherous lackeys that she neglected my cousin.
Look at me, I've never had relatives visit before and I don't know how to entertain them, which has led to my cousin misunderstanding me.
Of course my cousin's wife welcomes you! Welcome, welcome! Why stay at an inn? Just stay at her house.
As she spoke, Jiang Xinyu pinched Xiao Yuan again.
"Husband, don't you think so?"
Xiao Yuan, unsure of his wife's true intentions, could only nod in agreement.
"Yes, whatever Madam says is right."
"No need to stay in a guesthouse, I'll stay at home."
"Look, even your cousin wants you to stay. Don't be distant with us."
Jiang Xinyu glanced at Xiao Yuan with a half-smile.
"Then I'll trouble you, my husband, to arrange a place for my cousin to stay."
"Don't let my son misunderstand again and think I've neglected his aunt."
Xu Qinglan was also baffled by Jiang Xinyu's series of strange actions, but being able to stay was a good thing nonetheless.
Being near the water tower gives you an advantage; if you can't even see Brother Yuan, how can you talk about taking things further?
No matter what, she was determined to stay at the Governor's Mansion. After all, they had shared more than ten years of friendship, and she refused to believe that her brother Yuan was completely unmoved by their past relationship.
Xiao Yuan was certainly sentimental, which was why he didn't want Xu Qinglan to move in.
He could also see that Qinglan's feelings for him hadn't faded.
It didn't matter before, but now that I have a wife, it's like cold water meeting hot oil.
Madam is not someone to be trifled with. After all, she's been a little sister he's known for over ten years, and Xiao Yuan doesn't want Xu Qinglan to get hurt.
As for advising the wife to be magnanimous, that's even more absurd.
Rivals in love can never get along peacefully. As long as Qinglan still has feelings for him, it's impossible for her not to have any ill intentions towards the lady.
If Qinglan harbors ill intentions, why should he expect his wife to be magnanimous?
Like what happened today.
Twelve has always been close to Qinglan, so his trouble with the madam must be related to Qinglan.
This time, twelve stewards and guards were beaten. What about next time? Will Madam beat up Qinglan as well?
Unfortunately, Xu Qinglan didn't understand Xiao Yuan's concern for her, and her eyes reddened when she saw that Xiao Yuan seemed unhappy about her moving in.
Jiang Xinyu didn't care where Xu Qinglan lived; what she wanted to see was Xiao Yuan's attitude towards handling things.
The reason why "green tea" and "white lotus" types have a market is not because they are particularly clever, but mainly because it depends on whether a man is willing to fall for their charms.
Why did you hurt her?
Why can't you be more generous?
That's all bullshit.
I should kill her just because she stole my man.
The moment you questioned me, it showed that you were considering having an affair with her.