flstandardbreds Chapter 158 Preaching
Chapter 158 Preaching
The next day, the two went to the old lady's room to pay their respects. The old lady had long since exempted herself from the custom of paying respects in her room, and no one knew why they all gathered in the old lady's room today.
When they arrived, the first lady, the second lady, and the second wife had already arrived and were sitting there trying to cheer up the old lady. The two of them greeted her politely and sat down beside them.
As soon as they sat down, the old lady said to Lin Yuxi: "Yuxi looks better than the last time I saw her."
Lin Yuxi's head started throbbing when she heard this. She didn't know why, but she felt that the way the old lady looked at her today was not right. Could she be blaming her for not paying her respects to her on weekdays?
She blinked and replied, "This is all thanks to grandma."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Chenxi and Diwu Xufang arrived, followed by Chen Ying'er.
The old lady seemed to like Chen Ying'er very much. As soon as she saw her, she waved to her: "Ying'er is here, come to grandma quickly."
After Chen Ying'er paid her respects, she walked gracefully to sit beside her, and called out "Greetings, Grandma" in a sweet voice. She also glanced at Lin Yuxi vaguely with provocation in her eyes. When Lin Yuxi heard her shout, she couldn't help but get goosebumps all over the floor.
What kind of grandma is this? She really thinks she is a member of the Yang family. She narrowed her eyes. It might not be that simple for the old lady to like Chen Ying'er so much.
The second wife put down the teacup, took a handkerchief and lightly touched it, then asked with a smile, "Did Yuxi go to Zui Furong yesterday?"
Lin Yuxi nodded, took the new tea handed to her by the maid and took a sip.
The Second Madam raised her eyebrows and said to her earnestly, "Yuxi, how can you go to a place like Zui Furong where there are so many people? It's really against the rules. Which young lady would follow her husband out to show her face in public, especially in a place like that? That restaurant is the busiest place with all kinds of people coming and going."
Lin Yuxi blinked her eyes innocently. It is said that a person who has eaten someone's food will be soft-hearted. But the Second Madam was the only one who made trouble for her the next day. Although she knew that the Second Madam would not make things difficult for her over such a small matter, it was quite annoying that the Second Madam would trip her up every day.
Besides, I had already told the Second Madam before leaving the house. What's the point of her making trouble now? Lin Yuxi pretended to be terrified as she wished, and said in a stammering voice,
"No, those who go to Zui Furong are all well-educated and well-mannered people. Didn't my eldest brother go there? There are also young masters with him. Although Yuxi doesn't know them, my eldest brother is of noble status, so they must not be too bad. Otherwise, my husband and I would not go there either."
The second wife was choked. Lin Yuxi's words had blocked her out. She was convinced that those who went to Zui Furong were all from all walks of life. Wasn't that saying that Yang Chenxi was from all walks of life?
After Yang Chenxi heard this, there was indeed a cold light in his eyes. How could he endure being scolded? The eldest lady's face did not look good either.
The second wife pursed her lips and glared at her.
"No matter what, a woman like you shouldn't show up in a place like that. You should never go there again. You should stay at home and take care of your husband and children. If you get bumped into and your reputation is ruined, there's no place for you to cry in our house."
The implication is that he wants to divorce her.
Lin Yuxi smiled coldly. The second house had a long reach. The second wife was still here, but she started to teach her a lesson in front of the second wife.
Lin Yuxi glanced at the Second Madam, and sure enough, her face darkened. She put down the teacup in her hand heavily and sneered,
"Second sister-in-law, you're going a bit too far. Yuxi went to Zui Furong with Chuan'er, and they asked for my permission beforehand. With Chuan'er protecting her, who would dare to offend Yuxi? Does second sister-in-law mean that Chuan'er can't protect Yuxi?"
The second wife curled her lips. Who knows whether she can protect him or not? It is none of her business. She smiled again and said,
"Chuan'er's martial arts are good, but there are always people who are better than you. Who can be sure of those things? It's better to be safe than sorry. "
Lin Yuxi bowed to the Second Madam and said with a smile,
"Yuxi, thank Second Aunt for her concern, but there is no such thing as a one-time event. Big brother is here too. If someone really dares to bully Yuxi and her husband, given your cheerfulness and bravery, you will protect them even at the cost of your life, right?"
Yang Chenxi was stunned by Lin Yuxi's question. If they really met criminals, how could he protect them? But when he heard her say that he was cheerful and brave, he felt relieved. Anyway, it was all nonsense, so he just accepted it.
He straightened his back and said, "My sister-in-law is right. Since I am their eldest brother, I will naturally help them when they encounter problems."
Lin Yuxi covered her mouth when she heard this. Yang Chenxi really would side with whoever praised him. She always heard the eldest lady say that Yang Chenxi was a talented official, so she was skeptical. With his brain, he would be a corrupt official and a fool if he became an official. Moreover, with his knowledge, it was still unknown whether he could pass the imperial examination.
She saw the smile on the eldest lady's lips, and her lips curled up slightly. The eldest lady looked at Lin Yuxi and smiled at her, "Don't think your second aunt is meddling in your affairs. She repeatedly reminded you because she cares about you. It's better not to go to those places.
Lin Yuxi smiled and agreed.
"Second Aunt cares about me and my husband, so why would Yuxi think Second Aunt is meddling in other people's business? It's just a restaurant, and my husband and I have Mo Yan and the maids to look after us. Who dares to bully us? My husband is tired of the food cooked by the cook and me, so he wants to go out to change his taste. As a wife, I should wait on him. Auntie, don't you think this is reasonable?"
The eldest lady was stunned by the question. How could she say no? As a wife, she should naturally regard her husband as the most important thing and serve him. If they continue to dwell on this issue, they are just looking for trouble.
There was an ambiguous light in the second wife's eyes. Lin Yuxi's words were so flawless that even she couldn't refute them.
The eldest lady smiled, but her smile was faint, with a hint of coldness, and gradually became gentle, but she did not speak, probably tacitly agreeing. Diwu Xufang saw this and smiled,
"It's not a big deal. Second Uncle and Yuxi are not children anymore. They know their limits."
The old lady over there was silent for a while after listening to the whole thing, then she glanced at Lin Yuxi a few times and said in a calm voice:
"No matter what, you are a married woman from an official family. It is really inappropriate for you to go to those places. It is better to go there less in the future."
Lin Yuxi stood up and bowed to the old lady: "Grandma is right. Yuxi will definitely keep your teachings in mind in the future."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Ying'er laughed softly, "Don't be upset, grandma. Sister Yuxi has not been an official wife for long, so it is understandable that she doesn't know some of the rules."
These words seemed to be speaking for her, but in fact they were a subtle criticism of her for coming from a poor family, being a concubine's daughter, not knowing the rules, and not being able to enter the upper class.
Lin Yuxi really wanted to yell, "Who do you think you are? You have no right to speak here."
As if they were in sync, Yang Chenchuan snorted coldly: "What's wrong with me taking my wife to a restaurant? They are all acting like they are questioning a criminal. If I remember correctly, Second Aunt also went to restaurants with Second Uncle. It's fine if the family members say that, but what qualifications do those outsiders have to say about my wife? This is the Yang family, not the Chen family. There are really no rules."