The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 63

Xie Yunchu then looked at Xiao Huaijin.

When Xiao Huaijin saw Xie Yunchu, a complex expression flashed across his eyes, and then he smiled as usual. “I’m sorry, a woman from the Wang family told me that you had something important to talk to me about, and I came here without thinking too much…”

Xie Yunchu felt that Xiao Huaijin was mentally ill. Why did she have to be so sneaky to find him? After all, it was her sister-in-law who was embarrassed. Xie Yunchu bowed her hands to him first, and then explained, “I’m sorry for causing trouble to you, Cousin. I didn’t ask anyone to send you a message. It was my sister-in-law who came to see you on my behalf. I want to apologize to you here.”

After seeing Wang Shuyi, Xiao Huaijin guessed the truth and was about to find an excuse to leave, but was bumped into by Xie Yunchu. He felt very ashamed. He didn’t know why he came here at that time, and he was also annoyed and angry at the moment.

“It was also my fault for not noticing that moment.” He bowed his hands to apologize.

What else could Xie Yunchu say but bow to him?

Xiao Huaijin’s gentle gaze fell on her cheek, and then he left without looking back.

Wang Shuyi looked at his back with tears rolling down her cheeks. All her thoughts were instantly shattered. As soon as they entered the corridor, she vented her anger on Xie Yunchu without knowing the truth, “Sister-in-law, why don’t you give me some face?”

Before she could finish her words, a loud slap hit Wang Shuyi on the cheek. Xie Yunchu used some force, and Wang Shuyi staggered and hit the carved window behind her. Her head hit the carved window, her hair was disheveled, and she looked very embarrassed. She didn’t care about the pain, and looked at Xie Yunchu in shock. She couldn’t believe that the amiable and respectable sister-in-law would actually hit her.

Xie Yunchu sneered, “You think I don’t know what you are planning? You use my name to meet Cousin Xiao. If it works out, you will fall in love at first sight and promise to spend your lives together. If it doesn’t work out, I will become your scapegoat. Others will just think that I am a married woman who is having an affair with my cousin, and you, Wang Shuyi, will distance yourself from it…”

“I didn’t…” Wang Shuyi’s body slowly slid down from the carved wall, panic intertwined in her eyes, and she finally sat down on the ground hugging her knees, feeling extremely wronged. “Sister-in-law, don’t say that. I’m not that kind of person.”

Xie Yunchu no longer wanted to argue with her, so she turned around and looked at the two maids from the inner courtyard. “Did you see what happened today with your own eyes?”

The two old women were from the Discipline Court. The royal mansion was large and wealthy, with strict house rules. Whenever they went out, they were accompanied by a maid responsible for enforcing the rules. The reason Xie Yunchu asked them to come along was to clear herself. Once something happened, she would deal with it as she saw fit. She didn’t want to save face for Wang Shuyi. If such a person wasn’t severely punished, who knows what kind of trouble she would cause in the future.

As for why she exposed her in front of Xiao Huaijin, it was to completely cut off Wang Shuyi’s thoughts.

One of the maids immediately bowed her head and said, “We have seen clearly that the Third Miss used the Second Young Madam’s name to meet with a stranger. This is against the Wang family’s rules. We will take her back and leave it to the masters to decide.”

Xie Yunchu raised her chin, and the two maids immediately took Wang Shuyi and her servant away. Family disgrace should not be made public, so the maids were obviously trained. They took the people out through the back door without anyone noticing and stuffed them into the carriage.

Afterwards, a maid was responsible for sending the person back to the Wang family with the guard, while another person helped Xie Yunchu report back to the third and second madams.

When the Third Madam heard that Wang Shuyi was meeting a man outside her family on such an occasion, she was furious. First, the girl from the Wang family participated in the competition, and then Wang Shuyi ruined the reputation of the Wang family. The Third Madam could not tolerate any sand in her eyes. She glanced coldly at the petrified Second Madam.

“Second sister-in-law, please come with me to deal with this,” she said, and then to the Fourth Madam, “From now on, all matters concerning the child will be handed over to my Fourth Brother’s wife and Yunchu.”

The Fourth Madam naturally agreed, so Xie Yunchu had to stay in the private room and watch the competition in the afternoon.

That flower-viewing banquet lasted from sunrise to 3 p.m.

At that time, Wang Shuhuai was working in the Ministry of Revenue. When the Imperial Guard Qi Wei learned about the flower-viewing banquet, he went to the palace to find him.

“Second Young Master, the Empress is holding a flower-viewing banquet today, and our Young Madam is also going.” 

He simply told him about the Third Miss, Wang Shuyi.

Wang Shuhuai was naturally angry, but fortunately, Xie Yunchu handled it properly. However, he soon remembered another thing. Among the older princes, the Crown Prince, the Second Prince, and the Fourth Prince were all married, but the Third Prince, Prince Xin, had never married. The Emperor seemed to intend to choose a concubine for the unmarried prince through this flower-viewing banquet, which meant that Prince Xin would also go.

The man who was usually calm and composed suddenly couldn’t sit still anymore.

No man wanted to see his woman being touched by others.

Wang Shuhuai slowly closed the document, slowly stood up, and walked into the small duty room opposite to ask for leave from Doctor Wen.

Doctor Wen had worked with Wang Shuhuai for many days, but he had never seen Wang Shuhuai leave the yamen before dark. It was truly rare for him to take the initiative to ask for leave, so Doctor Wen approved it without saying anything.

After leaving the Ministry of Revenue, Wang Shuhuai immediately rode his horse to Liang Garden. Upon dismounting, he followed the Nine-Turn Corridor to the Lanyue Pavilion. From afar, he saw a tall and majestic man standing under a curtain covered with colorful flowers and willows behind the east gate.

The man was dressed in black, standing at the fence with his hands behind his back, looking at the private room opposite. The building was tall and wide, yet his back resembled a series of mountains, exuding an overwhelming pressure. At least, when Qi Wei saw him, he couldn’t help but tighten his grip on the sword at his waist. Wang Shuhuai noticed the guard’s movements, slowly raised his hand to signal him to wait outside, and then calmly walked up the stairs.

Prince Xin heard footsteps behind him and glanced sideways. He saw a tall and handsome man in a green robe standing beside him. Under the bright moon and cool breeze, Wang Shuhuai looked extremely elegant. If it weren’t for his particular circumstances, Prince Xin might have taken action, but Wang Shuhuai still disappointed him.

Wang Shuhuai noticed Prince Xin’s cold gaze and, without turning his head, taunted in a low voice, “Your Majesty is really free.”