The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Xia Yanxiang wrote a letter and asked Wuyi to deliver it to the general's mansion. Xia Zhibai quickly wrote a reply to reassure Xia Yanxiang.

The next day, Xia Liu had already gone to the morning court. Before the Second Aunt announced to come and pay her respects, Tu and Xia Yanxiang had already packed up their things and left the house.

"I heard that Madam was not feeling well, so I came to pay my respects to her." The Second Aunt stood tenderly outside Tu's bedroom. She said she came to pay her respects, but actually she came to show off.

The maid at the door had already told Yang Jin that the lady had gone to General Pu Wei's residence early this morning and was not in the room. However, Yang Jin thought that Mrs. Tu just felt that her daughter was not lucky enough to marry His Royal Highness Prince Yuan, and now she dared to hide in the bedroom, too embarrassed to see anyone.

She stood outside Tu's bedroom for a long time, but there was no movement in the room. Yang Jin was a little angry and embarrassed. Tu had already lost face, so what was the point of pretending to be the wife of her husband!

There was a maid who could not bear it any longer and walked over to remind Yang Jin, "Second Aunt, please go back! Madam has really gone to General Pu Wei's mansion, and the Third Miss has also gone there. I guess the Master knows about it."

Yang Jin was somewhat stunned. How could Tu be so useless? Deserting from the battlefield?

Thinking of this, Yang Jin became even more proud and walked away with a haughty manner.

When Xia Liu came back and went to Zhuxiang Garden, she heard Yang Jin say that Tu went to General Pu Wei's mansion. Her face suddenly changed, which made Yang Jin confused: "Master, it is normal for Madam to feel disappointed. Our Pin'er was given to marry His Royal Highness Prince Yuan, but Madam's legitimate daughter missed the opportunity because she was poisoned. It is normal for Madam to be unable to accept it for a while. Master, please don't blame Madam."

Xia Liu didn't change her expression, but scolded Yang Jin: "What do you know?! Who is Tu? Who is her brother? She left home now, isn't it telling the Right Prime Minister that I, Xia Liu, have let her down! Do you think the Right Prime Minister will let me off easily? Not to mention that Bai'er is back now, he cares about Tu and Xia Yanxiang the most!"

Yang Jin didn't understand: "Even so, the eldest son is your son after all, how could he not be on your side?"

As a father, doesn't Xia Zhibai know who he is on?

In the past, he was only busy with government affairs and never took care of Xia Zhibai's upbringing. It was the Right Prime Minister and Tu who had always been in charge. The Right Prime Minister must have taught Xia Zhibai since he was a child to think about Tu and the Tu family. How could he possibly be on his side!

"Sir, General Pu Wei is here and wants to see you."

Xia Liu was shocked and felt inexplicably flustered, but she still pretended to be calm, stood up, and walked out without looking back.

Xia Zhibai did not go to the study to wait for Xia Liu, but sat in the main hall waiting for him, just like a stranger.

When Xia Liu arrived at the main hall, Xia Zhibai stood up, bowed to Xia Liu and said, "Father."

Xia Liu looked at this son who was taller than herself and felt a little scared for some reason, but she still nodded calmly, then walked to the upper seat and sat down, saying to Xia Zhibai: "Bai'er, sit down. What are you here for today?"

Xia Zhibai did not sit down, but said directly: "Father, I just came to tell you that my mother has been feeling unwell recently. The doctor said that it was because of the long days of overwork, which hurt her health. So I took my mother to the General's Mansion. Anyway, the Xia Mansion still has the Second Aunt who can manage things, so why not give the housekeeping power to the Second Aunt temporarily!"

"I'm afraid this is not a good idea, right?" Xia Liu wanted to refuse, not wanting Xia Zhibai to take Tu away. "After all, your mother is the principal wife of the mansion. It's not polite to hand over the housekeeping power to your aunt, right?"

Xia Zhibai knew what Xia Liu was worried about: "Father, don't worry. There are not many people in the Xia Mansion, and mother is not very tired on weekdays. It's just that Yan'er was poisoned a few days ago, and the days of taking care of her made mother a little overwhelmed. There are only so many things to do in the backyard, and I think Second Aunt can handle it."

Xia Liu wanted to say something to refuse, but was interrupted by Xia Zhibai: "Father, don't worry about mother's health. I will be filial to her. Besides, wasn't my second sister married to His Royal Highness Prince Yuan recently? Letting my second aunt take care of the wedding will also fulfill her wish of holding a grand wedding for my second sister. All I need is mother to show up when the time comes."

Everything Xia Liu wanted to say was blocked by Xia Zhibai.

"Father, I came here just for this matter. Oh, by the way, I also took my sister over, so that our family can be reunited." Finally, Xia Zhibai said with a smile.

Xia Liu was immediately furious: "Asshole! What are you talking about!"

Xia Zhibai wasn't like this before! Could it be that Xia Yanxiang, that bastard, instilled something in Xia Zhibai that made him so rampant?

Xia Zhibai looked at Xia Liu's angry expression and did not react. Instead, he said calmly, "Father, isn't it? You didn't teach us since we were young, so why are you pretending to be a loving father now!"

Xia Zhibai's attitude was nothing short of arrogant, and he was really going to piss Xia Liu off to death: "You bastard! You're going to piss me off to death!"

Xia Zhibai looked nonchalant, "Father, I dare not. You should take care of yourself. After all, my sisters and two brothers are still young and need you to judge justice at home! I will take my leave first."

After saying this, Xia Zhibai ignored Xia Liu behind him and walked away.

Xia Liu was so angry that her chest hurt.

"Your Highness, early this morning, Madam Tu and the Third Miss were taken to the General's Mansion by General Pu Wei's men."

The man stood in front of the unopened window, looking at the white orchid in the vase. He was silent for a while before saying, "How is the poison of the third young lady? Is she better?"

"Your Highness, we have not found any evidence that the Third Miss was poisoned, and now she is much better and seems to be fine. However, since the last time, no one from the Xia Mansion has gone to the Shangyaotang to get medicine."

The man smiled softly: "It seems that I was too hasty and was alerted."

The secret guard did not speak again, but the man spoke up: "Alright, go down! No need to keep an eye on the Third Miss, keep an eye on Xia Liu and the second girl in the Xia Mansion."

"Yes."

The man still stood in front of the window, without turning around, just staring at the white orchid in front of him.