The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 53

Chapter 053 Farmer And Snake
The doctor quickly rushed over.

Although Madam Li had left room for this collision, she still used her strength. The doctor said that there was blood stasis in her brain, so she had to stay in bed to clear the blood and remove the blood stasis.

“Mother, mother” At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from outside the door, followed by Xiao Ximing’s anxious face as he ran in.

Seeing Xiao Ximing, the old lady’s eyes flashed with a trace of gloom. She coldly swept her eyes over Xiao Xile, who was standing beside her with her head hanging down.

Mrs. Li had just had an accident when this child suddenly rushed back tomorrow. Someone must have sent him a message. This person didn’t need to think about who it was.

“Tomorrow, why didn’t you come back to class?” Said the matriarch.

Although the Matriarch hated the Li Clan, she still cherished Xiao Ximing who came from the Li Clan.

“Grandmother, what happened to my mother?” Xiao Ximing looked at the white veil wrapped around Madam Li’s forehead on the bed. His face was as pale as paper, and he immediately became anxious.

The matriarch pursed her lips and looked at Xiao Ximing without snorting.

Xiao Xile said to Xiao Ximing with red eyes, “Fifth Brother, Father … Father said that he was going to divorce Mother. Mother couldn’t accept it for a while and … found a short-sighted person …”

The Emperor had already pointed her to the fourth prince for marriage. She was about to marry into the royal family. At this time, she absolutely could not have a biological mother abandoned by Marquis Mansion. She would not allow it!

“Grandmother, is that true? Daddy, is he really going to divorce my mother?” Xiao Ximing burst into tears.

The matriarch glanced at Xiao Xile angrily.

Xiao Ximing had been diligent and quick-witted since he was young, so he was sent to the Imperial College at the age of six. He had always been praised by the Headmaster. In a few years, he would definitely get a good reputation. With the help of Marquis Mansion, he would definitely have a good future in the future. However, Xiao Xile did not consider him at all. She only thought that she could not be dragged down by Madam Li’s abandonment and focus on pulling him into the fight in the back house. If Xiao Ximing hated Yan’er because of this, perhaps he would have some enmity with Marquis Mansion.

Xiao Ximing hurriedly turned his gaze to Xiao Xiwei, who was standing at the side, and said, “Second sister, is father really going to divorce my mother?”

“Yes.” Xiao Xiwei looked at Xiao Ximing and calmly spat out a word.

“No … I don’t want my mother to be divorced. I’ll go find daddy.” Xiao Ximing wiped away his tears and turned around to run away.

“Stop!” Xiao Xiwei stared at Xiao Ximing’s back and coldly spat out two words.

“Second sister” Xiao Ximing looked at Xiao Xiwei sadly with red eyes.

Xiao Xiwei raised his eyebrows and his beautiful face was a little cold. “Do you know why Daddy divorced your mother? Everything has a reason.”

“Then … is that my mother doing something wrong? But … but second sister, she … she is my mother!” Xiao Ximing sniffed.

“Ming’er, why are you studying so hard and obtaining fame?” Xiao Xiwei walked to Xiao Ximing and raised his hand to touch his head. His face gradually softened.

“Of course, it’s for the sake of becoming an official.”

“Then?”

“Then …”

“Do you want to be a good official who pleads for honesty and integrity for the people or …”

“Of course I have to be a good official!”

“Then if your family makes a mistake, will you protect her or punish her according to the law?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Xiao Ximing, his eyes cold and quiet.

Xiao Ximing looked into Xiao Xiwei’s eyes and quieted down.

After a long time, Xiao Ximing slowly lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and whispered, “Second sister, I know. I… I didn’t tell the Headmaster when I came out. I… I’m going back now.”

“Fifth brother, you, what did you say! You, you don’t care about mother anymore?” Xiao Xile became anxious.

She did not expect that Xiao Xiwei’s light words would actually make Xiao Ximing retreat! This Xiao Xiwei, what exactly did she give Ming’er?

Xiao Ximing lowered his head sadly as he said, “Third sister … The Headmaster said that if a person does something wrong, they will bear the consequences. I… I…”

Although he knew this truth, he was still very sad to see his mother lying on the bed dying.

“Nonsense! How can you not care about mother because of a few words from an outsider! Are you still my younger brother?” Xiao Xile cried out uncontrollably.

“You’re talking nonsense!” The matriarch slammed the table and swept her fierce gaze towards Xiao Xiwei.

Xiao Xile was so frightened that she trembled and hurriedly lowered her head.

‘”Xiwei is his elder sister-in-law. How did she become an outsider in your mouth? Put away your little thoughts and don’t let me know that you are secretly encouraging Ming’er. You don’t care about your younger brother. I still love my grandson!” The matriarch glared angrily at Xiao Xi and said happily.

Xiao Xile was scolded by the Matriarch, so she immediately shrank her neck and didn’t dare to snort anymore.

“Grandmother, don’t be angry with Third Sister. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have sneaked back. I… I’m going back now. Don’t be angry.” Xiao Ximing pulled at the corner of Matriarch’s clothes and whispered.

Seeing that Xiao Ximing was so sensible at such a young age, the matriarch’s heart softened. “Good child, it’s really difficult for you.”

What a good child! Unfortunately, why was there such a mother and sister?

“Grandmother, although Father has said that he wants to divorce Mother, now that Mother is injured like this, even if she wants to return to Li Manor, she should still recover. No matter what, she is Le’er and Ming’er’s biological mother.” Xiao Xiwei said indifferently.

The matriarch raised her eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei. She looked at Xiao Ximing indifferently, a trace of pity flashing through her cold eyes.

It was rare that she did not vent her anger on Ming’er because of the Li family.

“That’s good.” The matriarch nodded and heaved a sigh of relief.

Although she hated Madam Li, she still had to pay attention to Xiao Ximing’s feelings. Unexpectedly, there weren’t many males in Marquis Mansion. Apart from Xiao Xi Yang, only Xiao Xi understood.

“Thank you Grandmother, thank you Second Sister.” Xiao Ximing heaved a long sigh of relief when he heard that Old Lady Jun had agreed to let Madam Li stay in the manor to recover from her injuries.

Xiao Xile secretly raised her eyes to glance at Xiao Xiwei viciously.

This little bitch, could it be that she wants to bribe Ming’er?

Not long after Xiao Xiwei left Hua Jin Garden, she was stopped by Zhou Shu Mei.

“Second Miss, what do you mean?”

“What happened to Concubine?”

Zhou Shumei’s face sank. “Second young miss, the old master has clearly said that he wants to divorce Madam Li. Why did you plead with the old granny to let her stay in the manor to recover? What if …” Zhou Shumei paused and said in a low voice, “Didn’t Second young miss want to hit Madam Li and never get up again?”

Before Xiao Yan’s divorce certificate could be written, Zhou Shumei had already spoken of Madam Li one by one. It seemed that she really couldn’t wait to see Madam Li sweep out of the house.

“That’s what I thought.”

“Then why did Second Young Miss change her mind? Could it be … could it be that Second Young Miss wants to rope in Fifth Young Master?” Zhou Shumei looked at Xiao Xiwei and a cold smile appeared in her eyes. “Second young miss, don’t forget that the Fifth Young Master was born by Madam Li after all. Blood is thicker than water. Second young miss, don’t miscalculate.”

“Does Auntie believe what Father said when he was furious?” Xiao Xi raised her eyebrows slightly.

Zhou Shumei stared at Xiao Xiwei with an ugly expression and did not say anything.

Now that the Marquis of Loyalty had flowers and brocades, how many people were jealous that the Marquis of Loyalty wanted to capture the mistakes of the Marquis of Loyalty! Even if Xiao Yan couldn’t tolerate Madam Li anymore, he couldn’t choose to divorce her from the manor at this time. When he calmed down, he would naturally reconsider. Originally, she wanted to take advantage of her father Xiao Yan’s anger to expel Mrs. Li quickly. When her father calmed down and the raw rice was cooked, even if she wanted to regret it, it would be difficult. However, when she looked at Madam Li on the verge of death, Xiao Xile was only worried and afraid that Madam Li would be interfered with her marriage because of the suspension. Suddenly, an idea crossed her mind. If Madam Li knew that she was wholeheartedly protecting her pampered daughter, how would she feel?

“Has Second Miss heard of the story of the farmer and the snake? A farmer saved a frozen snake for a moment, but when the snake warmed up, he bit the farmer to death in one bite.” Zhou Shumei stared coldly at Xiao Xiwei and said.

Such a good opportunity! She was truly unwilling!

“Even if I am that farmer, she is still a snake without poisonous fangs.” Xiao Xiwei smiled faintly. “Concubine, have you ever thought that even if Madam Li is divorced, will father help you become the successor?”

“What does Second Miss mean by that?” Zhou Shumei frowned and looked at Xiao Xiwei in displeasure.

Xiao Xi smiled faintly. “Naturally, other people wouldn’t care about a concubine mother’s past. However, if it was the concubine mother … concubine mother, did you say that?”

“Don’t tell me my background isn’t comparable to the Li Clan?”

“Auntie don’t blame me for speaking unpleasantly, the Li family had grandmother this cousin aunt backing, and father childhood sweetheart, aunt. What does mother have? Indeed, concubine mother’s background was not low. However, the Zhou Clan was far away from Ping City. Although they were rich, there weren’t any outstanding figures. “Now that my father is valued by the Emperor and the Marquis of Loyalty has flowers, how many people are jealous when the Li Clan is divorced and the position of Marquis Mother is vacant? Auntie feels that you can win the daughter-in-law of these wealthy clans in the capital?”

Xiao Xiwei’s words caused Zhou Shumei’s expression to turn extremely ugly.

‘”Actually, this is not bad! After such a disturbance, Father obviously hates Madam Li deeply. Even if he doesn’t stop her, he will probably lock her up in the courtyard and ignore her! What else does Concubine think she can do when she loses her pet and is disgusted by her husband and mother-in-law?” Xiao Xiwei looked at Zhou Shumei and said indifferently.

Zhou Shumei was not stupid. Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, she naturally understood. Although her heart was still in a panic, she really had no other choice.

“Second young miss is truly magnanimous. Madam Li has already done such a thing to second young miss. Second young miss can still forgive her.” Zhou Shumei looked at Xiao Xiwei with a meaningful smile on her face.

“Concubine is flattering me.” Xiao Xiwei replied with a faint smile, completely indifferent to Zhou Shumei’s sarcasm.

She opened her mouth and left Madam Li behind. In the future, Madam Li’s injuries would be healed. If her father could not divorce her, the matriarch and her father would feel guilty about her. On the contrary, they would become even more disgusted with Madam Li.

Instead of letting Madam Li get kicked out like this, she wanted her husband, daughter, and son to see her estranged bit by bit, disgusted with her, abandoned her, and betrayed her …

This kind of feeling should be worse than death!