Chapter 368: Xu Yu Yao's Breakdown
Chapter 368: Xu Yu Yao's Breakdown
Qi Wang had heard the news that very day. Regarding this outcome, he gently nodded, "That's not bad. I wonder if my aunt has calmed down yet."
The Princess of Qi nodded in agreement, "She should have calmed down by now, right?"
The couple chatted for a while, also discussing Suisui's education.
Qi Wang's feelings about Suisui learning the piano were complex; he felt both heartache and admiration.
"Suisui is still so young. I wonder if her little fingers get tired."
"However, she has to learn. If others can do it and she can't, that won't do."
"Also, Doctor Liu asked me again if I wanted to pierce her ears. I'm afraid it would hurt too much..."
...
Qi Wang had a lot to say, and the Princess of Qi mostly listened, occasionally chiming in.
After chatting for a while, the couple went to pick up Suisui from school.
In the afternoon, Suisui had learned the piano with her sisters, while her brothers went to Prince Qing's mansion to ride horses and practice archery.
Prince Qing's mansion had a separate training ground, which was quite large and very convenient for instruction. Moreover, it was also nearby.
Previously, Prince Qing hadn't stayed in the capital much, so Qi Wang hadn't brought it up.
Recently, however, Prince Qing had been around, so Qi Wang thought about it and, thick-skinned, asked him about it. Prince Qing hadn't opposed and had readily agreed.
Suisui had made good progress that day, and the piano teacher had praised her profusely.
Upon hearing this, Qi Wang's face lit up with a broad smile.
On their way back, whenever a servant greeted him, Qi Wang would cheerfully say, "Oh, you know our Suisui has been praised, right?"
"Our Suisui is so amazing."
"Suisui learned so much today."
"Suisui can play the piano now."
...
Servants: ...
Alright, alright, we get it, the young miss is super amazing and can play the piano.
Your Highness, please stop smiling like that. You're scaring us!
After the servants had paid their respects, they looked up to see Qi Wang's beaming smile, and they truly panicked.
Suisui was carried all the way back by her father, who also carefully fed her dinner while holding her in his arms.
There was soft and tender Dongpo pork, smooth and delicate steamed eggs, and delicious dumplings.
Suisui ate until her eyes narrowed into happy slits, and Qi Wang couldn't help but want to feed her more.
However, he also knew that too much food wouldn't be good for her, so he controlled himself, choosing only Suisui's favorite foods to feed her.
After Suisui had her fill, she played with her brothers.
Ren Shuhan, as Suisui's study companion, lived in the Qi Wang mansion.
Of course, if she occasionally missed her family, the mansion would arrange for a carriage to take her home. She would then be brought back the next morning.
The group of children gathered together, chattering away.
Qi Wang didn't find the noise annoying at all. Instead, he felt that the children's chatter was filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere.
He would turn to the princess from time to time to say something, and her response would inevitably make him reveal his white teeth in a smile again.
While the Qi Wang mansion was filled with warmth and harmony, the Jin Yangzi mansion was in a state of chaos and despair.
Jin Yangzi's title had been downgraded, and although he was still unique in Da Xia, he had lost face!
Jin Yangzi fainted repeatedly, and upon returning to the mansion, he vomited blood due to anger and anxiety.
Old Madam Xu had been ill, and now, upon hearing that her son had been demoted to a viscount, she fainted once more.
She had already shown signs of a stroke, and now, stimulated by this news, she had a full-blown stroke.
As soon as the old madam had a stroke, the mansion fell into disarray.
Although Zhou, the second wife, had never managed the affairs of the mansion before, she still had some ability. At this time, she did her best to stabilize the situation and prevent the mansion from falling into chaos.
And that wasn't all; she also had to suppress Xu Furen's tantrums in the Buddhist hall and deal with Su Furen, who had been sent away by Old Madam Xu in the middle of the night and given the cold shoulder.
Even with all these tasks, Zhou Furen still couldn't catch a break, barely sleeping a wink that night.
The girls in the mansion were stirring up trouble again at this time.
Especially Xu Yueling, who had been causing all sorts of trouble ever since learning about her background.
Upon discovering that she was the legitimate daughter, Xu Yujiao became even more arrogant, going as far as to want to announce her status by beating gongs and clanging cymbals.
Unfortunately, the mansion had bigger fish to fry and couldn't spare the energy to deal with them.
Xu Yuyao was completely bewildered by this turn of events.
In her past life, things had taken a turn for the better after Su Sui's return to the mansion.
After being brought to the capital, she had witnessed nothing but the glory of the Marquis of Jin and their amicable interactions with other mansions.
How did the Marquis of Jin become a viscount in this lifetime?
Xu Yuyao's mind was in turmoil as she desperately grasped for answers.
Being young, her access to information was limited.
The servants and nannies in the mansion paid little heed to these outsider girls, especially the younger ones.
They were impatient and irritable when responding to Xu Yuyao's inquiries.
Frustrated by their lack of cooperation, Xu Yuyao attempted to extract information from her maid, Cui Yue: "What's going on out there? How did we end up demoted?"
Cui Yue, who used to be a menial sweeper, lacked both status and mental agility.
When confronted with this question, she responded with a blank stare: "I don't know, young miss."
Xu Yuyao was exasperated by this dimwit and felt like pulling her hair out.
However, she didn't want to offend her only maid, so she could only bite her tongue and snap: "Then go and find out!"
"Huh? Who should I ask?" Cui Yue asked, clearly displeased by the rebuke.
Xu Yuyao: ...!
I'd know if I were you, wouldn't I?
Xu Yuyao was on the verge of losing her temper.
Eventually, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and plead with yesterday's antagonist, Xu Yuenong.
Xu Yuenong was quite well-informed.
With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she said to Xu Yuyao, "Kneel and beg me, and I might tell you. Otherwise, forget it."
Xu Yuyao's anger reached its peak, and she nearly passed out from holding her breath.
In the end, she had to soften her tone and try to cajole her sister: "Please, dear sister, tell me. I really want to know."
Xu Yuenong had no sisterly love for her.
With a teasing smile, she said, "Get on your knees and beg me, then."
Xu Yuyao's anger was like a volcano on the brink of eruption.
In the end, she could only stomp away in frustration.
After wandering around aimlessly for a while, she managed to piece together fragments of the story from the private gossips of a few nannies.
Apparently, Xu Furen and her eldest daughter, also known as Madam Xie, had concocted some scheme that infuriated His Majesty and the Princess's mansion.
That was why the Viscount of Jin's mansion had been impeached.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuyao felt a splitting headache.
What nonsense were they up to?
Those idiots!
Xu Yuyao was fuming with rage but had no idea how to resolve this crisis.
Feeling helpless and frustrated, she could only witness the unfolding disaster, her heart pounding with anxiety.
Xu Yuyao thought that learning about these developments was already distressing enough.
However, later that day, Xu Yueling and Xu Yujiao got into a fight, and Xu Yuyao, who was secretly watching the spectacle, was accidentally scratched on the face by a hairpin thrown by Xu Yueling.
Xu Yuyao screamed in terror and fainted on the spot.
(End of Chapter)
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