After the tea was finished in the Zhao Guogong Mansion, everyone went to the table to have wine.

Duke Zhao asked Mrs. Xue if she drank alcohol.

Xue Qingyin thought Mrs. Xue didn't know how to drink, but she hesitated and said, "It's okay to have a light drink. Today is a happy day in Japan."

These words pleased Zhao Guogong, so he slapped the table and ordered someone to bring the wine.

It's just that he drinks strong alcohol.

What was sent to Mrs. Xue was fruit wine.

Mrs. Xue couldn't help but sigh again, Duke Zhao's mansion was really thoughtful.

She suddenly remembered that it seemed that she had not experienced such smoothness and ease in everything for many years.

Why?

She is clearly the mistress of the Xue family, and Xue Qinghe really wants to live by her face. Why does she still feel that everything is not going well?

This was even more so when she stepped out of the Xue family. She knew that except Mrs. Yu Shi, no one else liked to interact with her, and naturally no one would treat her attentively.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Xue raised her head and drank a glass of wine.

"Shilang Xue's wife is actually a generous and heroic woman, okay! I'll drink with you!" Zhao Guogong hadn't been this happy for a long time. He poured two more glasses of strong wine into his throat.

Zhao Xufeng on the side also followed suit.

Today, no one tried to dissuade him.

Only Xue Qingyin drank water mixed with brown sugar.

How nourishing!

Xue Qingyin also raised her head and took two sips.

No matter how good or bad their faces are, the other Zhao family members can't even get involved at the moment and can only sit on pins and needles on the sidelines.

After three rounds of drinking, Zhao Guogong looked around and said sternly: "From now on, Miss Xue will be the third mistress of the house."

The Zhao family knew that this was a warning to them not to take Miss Xue seriously.

"This is natural. Ah Feng's goddaughter, how dare you be disrespectful?"

"Yes, yes. Miss Xue, please, no, no, Qingyin, please also go out and walk more with us relatives in the future."

Xue Qingyin just smiled and toasted to them without saying a word.

You have to be smart, of course, not to interact with relatives in Duke Zhao's house. One is to avoid being involved, and the other is to avoid misunderstanding by Duke Zhao.

Zhao Guogong calmly took Xue Qingyin's movements into his eyes and nodded secretly.

As a father, it is inevitable to think before and after, and to think carefully about everything.

He didn't want Miss Xue to be a clever and cunning person, but he also didn't want her to be so stupid that she wouldn't know what to do if someone led her around, and would unknowingly harm Zhao Xufeng in the future.

Now look at it...

There's really nothing to fault about it.

The banquet dispersed quickly.

When leaving, Duke Zhao asked people to carry out two large boxes of gifts.

"There are no female relatives in the house. These things were previously the dowry of Pearl. It is just right to pass it on to you today." He paused and said: "Pearl... is my wife. You should

Call me 'Grandma'."

"Thank you, grandfather, and grandmother." Xue Qingyin said softly.

It was probably because of the mention of his deceased wife that Duke Zhao seemed much silent for a while. Hearing that Xue Qingyin still remembered to thank Pearl, even though Pearl could no longer hear him, Duke Zhao still had a smile on his lips and directed Manager Zhao: "Let the soldiers send Mrs. Xue off

Return home with Qingyin."

Manager Zhao responded: "You've had a lot of wine today, just rest with me. I'll take care of things here, miss."

Duke Zhao nodded.

The Duke's mansion suddenly became deserted again. He turned around and walked inside, holding Zhao Xufeng's hand.

Zhao Xufeng reluctantly turned around and glanced at Xue Qingyin a few more times.

Xue Qingyin thought, it would be great if father and son could live a happier life.

"Girl, please." Manager Zhao's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Xue Qingyin nodded and got into the carriage with Mrs. Xue.

After sitting firmly, Mrs. Xue showed her a smile that was both gratifying and touching: "Qingyin, I just realized today that you have really grown up. You are better than my mother-in-law."

Xue Qingyin didn't know if she was drunk, so she hurriedly nestled into her arms and whispered: "In my heart, Aniang will always be the most powerful."

Mrs. Xue smiled from ear to ear, and her laughter was hearty and cheerful.

Unfortunately, this joy could not last long.

They returned to Xue's house.

The soldiers from Duke Zhao's mansion carried the two large boxes of gifts inside.

When the Xue family servants first saw such a battle, they couldn't help but secretly sigh.

Mrs. Xue was supported by her mother-in-law and walked inside.

The woman beside her frowned and said, "Why did Madam drink so much? Even if the master asked Ruixiang to make clothes for the second girl, Madam should not be so angry."

Mrs. Xue paused: "What?"

The mother-in-law patted herself and said, "I forgot. Madam is leaving first. How did you know that Ruixiangji would come to your door?"

Mrs. Xue originally wanted her to talk about it carefully, but then she thought about it and felt that it was boring to dwell on these little facts anymore. So she said in a cold tone: "Second girl should make some good clothes at her age, so go ahead and do it."

"Ma'am, you don't care?" the mother-in-law said in surprise.

"What do you care? Do you want people outside to say that I am not a legitimate mother? Now that Qingyin is getting better day by day, Aning will go to the Spring Festival soon. Everyone else has nothing to do with me."

"Then..." the mother-in-law said anxiously: "Then the master asked the housekeeper to make the decision and divided two shops for the second girl to practice, and the madam doesn't care?"

"What?" Mrs. Xue's expression changed instantly.

It doesn't matter if it's just making clothes.

Suddenly a shop was allocated to Xue Qinghe... Yes, it would make sense if it was for her to marry the boss in the future.

But why did these two things happen on this day?

Anyone with a keen eye can see that this is a deliberate fight with a big girl!

Or maybe think more deeply...

Xue Chengdong was telling their mother and daughter that without his nod and without his delegation of power, the mistress of the Xue family or the legitimate daughter taking over the property would be nothing. As soon as Xue Qingyin disobeyed him, he could easily treat the second girl

Help him up?

Maybe he was drunk.

Perhaps it was because of the conflict that day that Mrs. Xue was kept outside, and the grudge has not been resolved to this day...

Maybe I suddenly figured out something while eating wine today.

Mrs. Xue threw the teacup with her backhand: "Xue Chengdong!" She gritted her teeth and spat out the name.

Her mind was in chaos: "Go and call the second girl! Then go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to ask for the master!"

She thought she wouldn't have to endure it today.

She wanted to get angry and fight with Xue Chengdong.

At this time, Xue Qingyin couldn't help but sigh.

She pressed her head, but deep down she felt it was a good thing.

"Auntie, don't do this." Xue Qingyin supported her and said.

"Qingyin, don't be soft-hearted about this matter. I know you are afraid of such a scene. Go back to your yard and I will handle it clearly." Mrs. Xue said coldly.

Xue Qingyin was unhurried, her tone was still very light, and she said: "Don't you understand my father's temper? My mother was so angry at Xue Qinghe today, my father will think that you are deliberately trying to tear his face, and then..."

"Then what?"

"He is the head of the family." Xue Qingyin stated this fact rationally.

Follow your husband when you get married.

Once her husband wants to take away her title of mistress, can she expect Mrs. Xue’s merchant family to come forward?

Mrs. Xue gritted her teeth and said, "Just like back then, the trouble may not be fruitless."

"My grandma is different. Back then, I was poisoned and almost died. But today, my father is determined to teach me a lesson. What excuse can grandma use to make trouble?"

Mrs. Xue stopped talking.

Her eyes were bloodshot and her facial muscles were trembling slightly.

Xue Qingyin hugged her distressedly and said, "Auntie, let's go."

"...Where to go?"

"Going back to my grandfather's house?"

Mrs. Xue finally recovered from the huge impact and nodded heavily: "Okay."

Xue Qingyin knew it very well.

The personalities of He Songning and Xue Chengdong have many similarities, and the only way to deal with people like them is to retreat in order to advance.

If there is a fierce confrontation, it will make the two sides more antagonistic.

Mrs. Xue has been known as "jealous" and "mean" for too long and cannot bear any more stigma.
Chapter completed!