Chapter 264: The Theater of Golden Sun Duke's Mansion
Chapter 264: The Theater of Golden Sun Duke's Mansion
Fen Xuanbo isn't foolish; how could he not realize that the ugly pouch was definitely made by Mother Fei specifically for Xiao Liu?
He wasn't jealous, though. After all, Xiao Liu is Mother Fei's biological son, and it's only natural for a mother to make something for her own child.
Moreover...
Fen Xuanbo thought that the pouch was so ugly that he didn't really want it anyway.
However, that didn't stop him from teasing Xiao Liu.
Fen Xuanbo enjoyed seeing Xiao Liu's annoyed expression as he couldn't refute his words.
Hehe, there was a strange sense of satisfaction in bullying his younger brother.
Fen Xuanrui wished he could just cover Fen Xuanbo's mouth.
However, Su Su interjected at this moment, her beautiful round eyes shining brightly as she looked at the pouch on her brother's body. "Mother Fei made this, and it's so pretty!!!"
The little girl held her head high like a proud little peacock, wanting the whole world to know that the pouch was made by her mother and that it was extraordinarily beautiful! A child's aesthetic sense often defies logic, and when it comes to their mother's creations, there can be no debate—they are simply the best.
Fen Xuanbo had been about to tease Xiao Liu further, but upon hearing Su Su's words, he quickly changed the subject and said with a smile, "Su Su has such good taste. Your fifth brother was just about to compliment Xiao Liu's pouch, and he's even envious."
Fen Xuanrui: ?
Fen Xiao Wu, I didn't think you'd blatantly lie like that, right in front of my eyes?
Fen Xuanrui looked at Fen Xuanbo, his expression filled with disbelief.
Fen Xuanbo faced him confidently, secretly holding Su Su's hand.
Liu Hemeng, who had been pushed aside, wasn't upset at all. She walked to the side and held Shen Huatang's hand instead.
Fen Xuanrui had originally intended to argue with Fen Xuanbo, pointing out that his expression a moment ago didn't seem like he was about to praise the pouch.
However, when he saw that his sister's hand had been taken, he squeezed his way back in.
Fen Xuanbin didn't understand what was going on, but since his older brothers were squeezing in, he wanted to join them too!
Su Su had always believed that anything Mother Fei made was the best.
Now, with the fifth brother's agreement, her small head held even higher. "Right, right! Mother Fei's is the prettiest, and I like it the most!"
Although Mother Fei had only made the pouch for her brother, Su Su didn't feel jealous or sour at all.
Her brother was the best in the whole world, and it was only right that he should have the best things.
So, it didn't matter if she didn't have one.
As long as her brother had it, she was happy.
The children laughed and chatted as they walked outside.
Fen Xuanrui had initially felt embarrassed to wear the ugly pouch handmade by Mother Fei, but after hearing his sister's praises, he felt that the pouch...
wasn't that ugly after all.
In fact, it had a very distinctive personal style.
Upon closer inspection, it even had its own unique beauty.
With these thoughts in mind, Fen Xuanrui's small stomach puffed up, and even his steps carried a hint of pride.
Today's class consisted of two parts: a review of previous lessons in the first half and new content tailored to the progress of the young masters in the latter half.
Su Su had not yet officially started her education, so there were many things she didn't understand.
However, Qi Wang had already discussed with Shen Fuzi about giving Su Su separate lessons. Every day, he would set aside the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to teach Su Su personally.
The child was still young, so they could take their time with her education.
Moreover, with the assistance of a renowned teacher and one-on-one lessons, they could afford to be flexible with the timing and arrangement of the classes.
Shen Fuzi had a good impression of Su Su. He also sympathized with her past experiences and adored his granddaughter.
Thus, he had no objections to giving Su Su extra lessons.
Of course, the most important reason was...
For the past several days, Jin Young Ho's household has been in disarray. Now that the Xu clan is preoccupied, they lack the capacity to cause further disturbances for the Shen family, giving their eldest niece a respite.
Regarding the incident where his grandniece had her head hit, Shen Fuzi inquired about the reason when he visited afterward.
In that incident, the grandniece was also a victim of circumstance.
The Marchioness of Jinyang went to the Xie residence to find the Marchioness' sister and lodge a complaint about the Marchioness' husband.
Since Minister Xie was the Minister of Justice, the Marchioness of Jinyang intended to find a reason to arrest and sentence all the concubines living in the estate to death.
Setting aside whether this fell under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice, where was the evidence and justification for such an act?
How could they arrest people without evidence or reason? Just because they were concubines, did that warrant their arrest? Why didn't they restrain their men instead?
The Marchioness of Jinyang was not foolish, but she had gone mad over the years, and with Lady Xie's gentle nature, she was always able to twist her around.
Thus, whenever the Marchioness of Jinyang felt aggrieved, she would create a ruckus at the Xie residence.
Shen Fuzi's grandniece had just happened to be passing by at the time.
Knowing full well the despicable nature of the Xu family, she would definitely avoid them if they came knocking.
However, she couldn't completely steer clear of them.
Along the way, a shoe flew out of nowhere and struck her on the head.
In truth, her head wasn't broken, only reddened.
However, Lady Xie believed that if she didn't exaggerate the situation, her husband would smooth things over for the sake of familial harmony, and her father-in-law would also turn a blind eye.
So, Lady Xie exaggerated the severity of the injury, claiming that she was still bedridden and unable to get up.
It was the Marchioness of Jinyang who had injured Lady Xie.
Regardless of whether it was the first young master Xie or Minister Xie, they would definitely take this matter seriously.
The Marchioness of Jinyang ended up leaving the Xie residence in tears, and not only that, the eldest young master Xie accompanied Lady Xie back to their residence, and they even brought half a cart of apology gifts.
After this incident, the Marchioness of Jinyang's mood worsened, and upon returning to her residence, she threw another fit.
Listening to Liu Dafu's suggestion, Shen Fuzi employed some tactics and connections to make the Marchioness of Jin take impulsive action and bring back the pregnant concubine to the residence for temporary care.
The Marchioness of Jinyang was already feeling wronged, and upon seeing her husband's actions, she flew into a rage!
Rumor had it that to protect the pregnant concubine, the Marchioness of Jinyang had scratched his face, and he hadn't shown himself in public recently.
In the past, although he wouldn't be seen there every day, one could still catch a glimpse of him in places like taverns and brothels every three to five days.
However, he had been uncharacteristically quiet and kept to his residence lately.
In the end, the pregnant concubine was still sent away.
Not only because the Marchioness of Jinyang disagreed, but with the way she was carrying on...
It was questionable whether the child could even be born safely.
Due to this matter, the atmosphere in the Marchioness of Jinyang's residence had turned sour lately, and everyone was walking on eggshells.
Furthermore, having been humiliated publicly by Minister Xie previously, they probably wouldn't stir up any more trouble at the Xie residence for a while.
Although this wasn't a long-term solution, with the complex relationships between the residences, it was easier said than done.
At his age, Minister Xie probably wouldn't divorce his wife, would he?
With a child and the need to consider their offspring's reputation, divorce was basically out of the question.
In any case, Shen Fuzi was still glad to have vented his grandniece's frustration.
His mood improved, and during class, his expression was even more amiable than usual.
The young masters in the residence felt apprehensive seeing the teacher in such high spirits...
Was he hiding something up his sleeve for today's lesson?
(End of Chapter)
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