The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 37

Chapter 037 Be Banished to the Western Garden
Xiao Min drank a mouthful of cold and refreshing iced plum soup and felt refreshed. She unconsciously drank a few more mouthfuls. Just as he put down the bowl, he saw Xiao Xiwei sitting on the side, his right hand holding the silver spoon and unconsciously moving the ice cubes in the bowl. There was not a trace of joy on his face, and he did not find it strange.

“Xiwei, why do I look like you’re unhappy?”

Xiao Xi slightly raised her eyes to look at Xiao Min. “Auntie, don’t think that the Li family is finished just like this, right?”

“Otherwise?” Xiao Min smiled and asked.

Xiao Yan had personally moved to Madam Li’s main room and drove her to the remote and desolate western courtyard, but the matriarch didn’t say anything after she found out. Hasn’t this matter become a foregone conclusion?

Xiao Xi smiled and said, “Auntie grew up with the Li family. Don’t you know what the Li family did? Besides, no matter what, she gave birth to a couple of children for the Xiao family. For the sake of these two children, father still cares a bit. Auntie doesn’t believe me. I wonder if I can go check the genealogy of the Xiao family to see if the Li family’s name is still there?”

Hearing that, Xiao Min’s eyebrows furrowed, “Wei’er, what should we do?”

Xiao Xiwei glanced sideways at Xiao Min and raised his hand to pick up the iced plum soup on the table. He lowered his head and took a sip. The corner of his mouth curved into a meaningful smile, but he did not say anything.

Mrs. Li and Xiao Yan had been childhood sweethearts for more than twenty years. If Mrs. Li hadn’t been angered and lost all face by clashing with Xiao Yan in front of his servants, how could Xiao Yan have driven her to the Northern Garden in a fit of rage?

However, since Xiao Yan had driven her to the Northern Garden, that meant that Xiao Yan no longer tolerated Madam Li as much as before.

“Wei’er, you’re talking!” Seeing that Xiao Xiwei didn’t say anything, Xiao Min was a little anxious.

Since things had already reached this point, she definitely could not let Madam Li change her plan.

Although she was the young miss of the Constabulary, she was still a concubine. On the surface, the Zhou Clan that she married into Ping City could be considered as a low-level marriage, but in reality, the relationship between the young miss of the Constabulary and the Constabulary of Loyalty and Bravery was not good. A few years ago, the Zhou Clan had indeed treated her with caution, but these past few years, they had seen that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery did not seem to care about her, the Marquis’ aunt. They had never sent anyone to greet her during the New Year holidays. In the long run, the Zhou Clan’s attitude towards her became even colder. Even her obedient husband began to perfunctorily treat her, and even proposed to take her dowager girl as his concubine. At this time, she knew that she could not allow things to develop any further. Coincidentally, something happened to Xiao Min, so she suggested bringing Xiao Min to the capital to avoid marriage. First, they could make the Zhou Clan restrain themselves in front of her. Second, they also wanted to take this opportunity to push Xiao Min to her big brother. This way, the relationship between the Marquis of Loyalty and her would be even more consolidated. Meanwhile, the Ni Clan would be afraid of Xiao Min and would no longer dare to treat her slowly.

Therefore, no matter what, she couldn’t let anyone ruin her plan!

Xiao Xi lightly swept a glance at Xiao Min, and a cold smile flashed across her lips. “Put these aside first, Ping Cheng’s aunt should also spend some time on snacks!”

The Zhou Clan must have despised her aunt a lot over the years. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have such an urgent desire to marry Xiao Min into the Marquis of Loyalty to restrain the Ni Clan. However, the concubine of the Marquis of Zhongyong Manor spoke of the scenery on the surface, but in the end, she was only a concubine. However, she was slightly taller than a servant. Wasn’t Xiao Min afraid that if she did this, she wouldn’t be afraid that things would come back, causing the Ni Clan to feel disgusted and resentful? However, looking at Zhou Shumei’s expression and actions these past two days, it seemed that she had already agreed to this marriage.

“I wonder why.” Xiao Min smiled and said, “Xiwei, don’t worry. I discussed this matter with your uncle before coming. Your uncle is willing to do it.”

Although her mother-in-law doted on Zhou Shumei, her daughter-in-law, she could not compare to her son’s words no matter how good she was. To be able to climb another level of relationship with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, the Zhou Clan was extremely eager!

Xiao Xiwei lowered his eyes and couldn’t help but laugh.

What she said was to make Xiao Min pay attention to the Ni Clan in Pingcheng. Madam Li had suffered such a huge loss, so she didn’t have to think that she would make a move from the Ni Clan in Ping City. However, Xiao Min didn’t think that she would become the Zhou Clan.

“Xiwei, what are you laughing at?”

“Auntie, I want you to pay attention to the Ni Clan in Ping City … Although Ping City is far away from the capital, I’m sure that some rumors have been blown away by the wind. Don’t be careless.” Xiao Xi gave Xiao Min a faint glance. Then, she reached out and slowly picked up the teacup. Her gentle voice sounded again, “You know, there might be something that they would do if they suffered such a big loss.”

Xiao Min didn’t understand at first. After Xiao Xiwei finished speaking, she suddenly realized, “Xiwei, don’t worry. After Big Brother accepts Shu Mei, I will immediately return to Ping City to take care of her. I guarantee that I won’t let any rumors spread out.”

“Aunt will be wrong about Xiwei.” Xiao Xiwei turned to look at Xiao Min and smiled softly. “I mean, rumors are not impossible to spread, as long as … as long as those rumors are fake.” As soon as she finished speaking, the lid in her hand suddenly closed with a crisp sound.

Xiao Min was stunned, and then a wisp of shrewd light blossomed in her eyes.

She was hinting at her to make a trap for Madam Li to get in!

After the joy was over, Xiao Min looked at the beautiful girl in front of her who had yet to get her hairpin, and suddenly felt a bit of admiration and joy in her heart. With such meticulous and deep thoughts, not to mention Madam Li, even she herself admitted that she was no match for her. Fortunately, she did not stand in her opposing position.

Later, after returning, she would definitely tell Shu Mei that even if she could not become Xiao Xiwei’s friend, she must not become her enemy.

West Garden.

Madam Li opened her eyes and saw a short cabinet with a broken leg. She stared blankly at the cabinet and did not react for a long time.

“Aiyo! This damn mosquito!” The girl’s angry voice came from outside, “What the hell is this place! Nurse Zhu, are we really going to live here?”

“Keep your voice down. Don’t wake up the madam.” Nurse Zhu hurriedly covered the girl’s mouth and whispered.

“Master, you really said that you would rush to the West Garden if you chased Madam here. You really don’t care about your feelings at all.” Another girl complained in a low voice.

Hearing the girl’s words, looking at the dilapidated house and thinking of Xiao Yan’s heartless words, Madam Li felt extreme hatred in her heart.

Suddenly, a loud’pa ‘sound came from inside the room.

Nurse Zhu’s expression changed as he hurriedly pushed open the door. He saw countless teacup fragments scattered on the ground that had just been cleaned, while Madam Li stood in front of the bed with a livid expression. She hurriedly took a step forward and called out worriedly, “Madam …”

“Madam?” Mrs. Li sneered, “Am I still a madam?”

Seeing Nurse Zhu’s ashen face, Madam Li couldn’t help but feel sour in his heart. He hurriedly held Madam Li’s hand and said, “Madam, please don’t say these depressing words. How can you take what Master said seriously? How can you and Master lose face after twenty years of affection! Just endure it for now, and Master will naturally pick you up after a while.”

“Endure! How can I endure! He called me vulgar in front of so many people for the sake of that fox charm and demoted me to nothing! How could I have the face to go back? It would be better to die!” The more Madam Li spoke, the more sad he became, and tears rolled down his cheeks.

Madam, don’t say that. You still have Third Young Miss and Fifth Young Master. Even for them, you must take good care of yourself! You know now that Second Young Miss is very powerful … Nanny Zhu hurriedly advised.

When mentioning Xiao Xiwei, Li shi’s eyes suddenly emitted two cold lights, “This little bitch, sooner or later, I will tear her apart!”

“What Madam said is true. Leave Qingshan here, not afraid that there will be no firewood.” Nanny Zhu nodded her head and took a bowl of porridge from the servant girl. She handed it to Madam Li and said, “Madam, let’s have a sip of porridge first.”

Madam Li took a sip and suddenly raised his eyebrows, as if he remembered something. He hurriedly raised his head to look at Nurse Zhu and said, “Oh right, how’s Le’er? Is she messing around?”

‘”Second young miss knows that your master has asked you to move to the West Garden and cried so hard. He even said that he would move to the West Garden with his wife. This servant managed to persuade her with great difficulty and even specifically asked Lan Xin to stay in Hua Jin Garden to take care of Second young miss. Madam can rest assured.” Said Nurse Zhu.

After listening to Nanny Zhu’s words, Madam Li nodded her head at ease. “You did the right thing. You must not let Le’er provoke Master again because of me at this time.”

Mrs. Li heaved a sigh of relief. A panicked voice sounded from outside the room. “Third Miss, why are you here?”

Mrs. Li’s heart was hanging on the ground again. Just as she stood up, Xiao Xile had already run in.

“Mother” Xiao Xile cried and threw herself into Madam Li’s embrace.

Madam Li hugged Xiao Xile while looking at Lan Xin, who was following closely. “What’s going on? Didn’t I ask you to take good care of Third Miss?”

Lan Xin’s face was covered in sweat. She secretly glanced at Xiao Xile and then said in a low voice, “This servant can’t stop Third Miss.”

“Mother, what exactly happened? Everyone in the manor is discussing that father took the Zhou family’s aunt as his concubine, and that you were demoted to a concubine by father. What do you think is going on?” Xiao Xile said as she tugged at the corner of Madam Li’s sleeve in fear.

Mrs. Li’s face darkened, and another wound seemed to have been torn open from her unhealed wound.

Xiao Xi Le became even more terrified when she saw Madam Li not speaking. “Mother, quickly think of a way to go back! Right now, everyone in the Marquis Manor looks down on me. They say that only Xiao Xi Wei is the real daughter-in-law of the Marquis Manor … Just now, Xiao Xi Wei said that she wanted to promise me to Li Po! Mother, I don’t want to marry Li Po!” As Xiao Xile spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

“She dares!” Madam Li shouted angrily.

“What’s there to be afraid of! Now that Daddy has left the entire Marquis Mansion to her to take care of, Grandmother and Father have been coaxed around by her! Mother, you must help me!” Xiao Xile pulled on Mrs. Li’s sleeve and said with tears in her eyes.

Xiao Xile’s tears only broke Madam Li’s heart. “Alright, don’t cry. Don’t worry, mother will definitely make that bitch look good.” Mrs. Li’s eyes shone brightly, and a trace of terrifying resentment burst out from her eyes.

“Mother, do you have a way out?” Xiao Xile’s eyes lit up.

Mrs. Li pursed her lips slightly and said, “Just endure for a few more days. This time, I will completely destroy her! And that fox spirit Zhou Shumei!”