0p0 Chapter 736 Xie 3's shrewdness!
Chapter 736 Xie 3's shrewdness!
Not long after her marriage, Madam Yu was personally escorted back to her parents' home by Xie Sanshao.
Within two or three days, various versions of rumors began to circulate in the capital. Some said that Madam Xie could not tolerate her illegitimate son and daughter-in-law and was too harsh on the young lady of the Yu family, so much so that the Third Young Master Xie felt sorry for her and had no choice but to send her back to the Yu family.
Some say that Xie San Shao disliked the Yu family's daughter, which is why he sent her home.
However, some people saw that Xie Sanshao went to the Yu residence every day, and each time he went, he would stay for more than an hour before coming out.
When entering and leaving the mansion, his expression was extremely cheerful.
So, those watching the spectacle were completely baffled as to what was going on.
The Xie family head naturally heard some rumors as well. On this day, Xie Sancai had just returned to the mansion when he was summoned to the study.
"What happened? Why did you send your wife back to her parents' home?"
Xie San remained silent.
The Xie family head frowned. "Are the rumors outside true?"
Xie San kept his head down and didn't say a word.
When Xie saw his son, he suddenly felt that he was somewhat like himself, seemingly stubborn and headstrong.
"What? Can't you say it?"
"Father, you should let your son go out and live on his own."
Finally, Xie San spoke up, but what he said only made the Xie family head even more displeased.
"I've already said, you're my son, so naturally you should live in the Xie residence. I'm not dead yet!"
Xie San pursed his lips tightly and remained silent.
The more he acted this way, the more annoyed the Xie family head became.
"What exactly happened? You're newlyweds, is it appropriate to send your new wife to stay at her parents' house now? Or is your wife just too pampered?"
Xie San sneered, "Delicate? Father, you might as well ask the servants in the manor carefully. If I don't send my wife back to her parents' home soon, I'm afraid Father will be waiting for General Yu to come and make a scene."
"What do you mean?"
"Father, haven't you heard that when I escorted my wife back to her parents' home, I carried her all the way out? If I hadn't sent her back in time, her legs would probably have been crippled within a few days. Do you think General Yu would just stand by and watch our Xie family bully people like this?"
Patriarch Xie was startled, "Is it really that serious?"
“It’s all in vain for your son to say anything. If I say too much, you might think I’m disrespecting my stepmother. But if I don’t say anything, I’m afraid my wife won’t live much longer.”
As he finished speaking, Xie San's eyes reddened. "Father, to be honest, I am very grateful to you for arranging this marriage for me. Madam Yu is a good woman and she is very considerate and caring towards me. If it weren't for the fact that I came home early that day and happened to see the wet nurse applying medicine to her, otherwise..."
The Xie family head's expression changed slightly. This son had suffered so much bullying when he was young, yet he had never shed a single tear. But now, he was doing this for a woman.
"You go back first."
Xie San bowed and withdrew.
Stepping out of the courtyard, Xie San took a deep breath, and his eyes, which had been somewhat red, now showed a hint of joy.
Soon, the Xie family head sent people to carefully investigate everything that had happened in the mansion in the past few days.
The Xie family head's face darkened, and he stormed off to the main courtyard.
This is precisely Xie San's shrewdness. As a man, he naturally cannot take many things too seriously. Otherwise, not only will his father not believe him, but his father will also think that he is too confined to the inner quarters and is useless.
Back at Butterfly Courtyard, Xie San ordered everyone to leave. Before leaving, his wife dismissed the two maids, which finally gave him some peace and quiet.
After arriving at the main courtyard, Xie the family head slapped his wife without saying a word.
"Master?" Madam Xie was completely stunned by the blow.
Madam Xie had naturally heard some of the rumors circulating outside, but she had already prepared her response, intending to label Xie San and his wife as extremely unfilial.
"Shut up! This is outrageous! How many times have I told you? We need to win over the Yu family, but instead of doing this, you're making things difficult for the third son's wife at every turn, and now you're even thinking of adding someone to the family for the third son at this crucial moment. What exactly are you trying to do?"
It would be fine if Patriarch Xie simply ignored the affairs of the manor.
Once he decides to get involved, nothing can be kept from him.
He is the head of the family, and his authority is undeniable; he is not someone who can be easily fooled.
"My lord, I am innocent! I did nothing wrong!"
"No? You've got some nerve! Guards, drag these blind lackeys away and give them thirty lashes!"
"Yes, sir."
The butler, who was waiting outside, immediately waved his hand, and people came up and dragged out several of the old women in front of the lady, made them lie on the bench, and started beating them.
The butler is the master's man, so naturally he only listens to the master's orders.
Soon, the commotion in the main courtyard reached the ears of the other two young mistresses.
"Someone, close the gate. No one is allowed to enter."
"Yes, sir."
The Xie family head turned his head and glared at her fiercely. "If it weren't for the fact that you're my wife, I would have let those juniors in to take a look! I'm warning you, this is the last time. If I find out you dare to disobey me again, you might as well try and see if I'll divorce you!"
Madam Xie shuddered immediately, her face stinging.
She lowered her eyelids, and her attitude became noticeably more humble. "Master, I will never dare to do it again."
"Hmph! Tomorrow, send someone to deliver some generous gifts to the Yu family, and then send a few capable men to invite the third son's wife back to me. If she comes back, that's fine; if she doesn't, you don't need to stay here."
Madam Xie trembled with fright and hurriedly agreed in a trembling voice.
Since they got married, this was the first time the old man had ever lost his temper with her like this.
Xie San was not an aggressive person. Moreover, he knew that the most important reason why Madam Xie was able to sit firmly in the position of Madam was her good family background.
Therefore, Xie San did not make things too difficult for his wife, and that afternoon he returned to the mansion with Madam Yu.
Madam Xie declined to see them, citing illness, and told them to go back and rest.
After this incident, no one in the Xie family dared to disrespect the Third Young Master and the Third Young Mistress anymore.
Even the two young mistresses, who were previously somewhat arrogant, are now trying their best to avoid the third young mistress to avoid getting involved in any more trouble.
The Xie family was temporarily calmed down because of this incident.
Taking this opportunity, Yu purged some of the shady people from the Butterfly Garden, which made Xie San think of her even more highly.