The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Xia Yanxiang was no longer in Wenti Pavilion at this time. She returned to her own Ao Yanxuan. Xia Yanxiang had stayed in Wenti Pavilion for a long time. She thought Xia Pinxiang would come over and scold her! It seemed that Yang Jin had stopped her.

It seems that Xia Pinxiang's scheming in her previous life was mostly because she had Yang Jin behind her giving her advice. Otherwise, with Xia Pinxiang's impatient personality, she would definitely not have been able to harm Xia Yanxiang to that extent.

In this way, the enemy will be clearly identified. After Xia Pinxiang marries into Prince Yuan's Mansion, Xia Yanxiang can start to deal with Yang Jin. Only by destroying Xia Pinxiang and Mo Yuyang's help step by step can they be completely destroyed.

However, Xia Pinxiang didn't come, but Xia Liu did.

Xia Yanxiang was originally preparing to have dinner in her courtyard when she suddenly heard someone come to report: "Miss San, the master has come to Wenti Pavilion. Please come over and have dinner with him."

Xia Yanxiang probably guessed what Xia Liu wanted to say, so she asked someone to tell the small kitchen not to prepare dinner.

When they arrived at Wenti Pavilion, Xia Liu was already there, and Tu was sitting next to Xia Liu looking at the account book.

"Yan'er greets father and mother." Xia Yanxiang bowed as soon as she entered the door.

Tu heard Xia Yanxiang's voice, then raised her head and smiled gently, "Yan'er is here, come and sit down."

Xia Liu didn't say anything, just nodded, which was unexpectedly calm for Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang sat down as she was told. Seeing that Xia Liu had no intention of speaking, she greeted Xia Liu first: "Father has been very busy these days. Does he look a little tired?"

Xia Liu didn't expect that after the quarrel between him and Xia Yanxiang last time, Xia Yanxiang could still greet him so calmly. He suddenly felt that he was a little petty. His old face turned slightly red and he coughed lightly: "Ahem... It's rare for you to greet your father. Your father has only been busy with the Ministry of Rites these days, so he is not very tired."

Speaking of this, Xia Liu suddenly remembered that he was going to help Prince Yuan marry a concubine. He immediately became alert and began to wonder why Xia Yanxiang wanted to greet him.

However, Xia Yanxiang's expression remained normal, and she even looked at Xia Liu sincerely, as if she really cared about Xia Liu's health. Only then did Xia Liu let down her guard.

After Tu finished reading the account book, she finally had time to pay attention to the conversation between Xia Liu and Xia Yanxiang. Listening to Xia Yanxiang's greetings, she felt relieved. Fortunately, the last incident did not cause the father and daughter to estrange. Although Yan'er looked bitter and resentful towards Xia Liu at that time, it now seems that she was so rude because of her.

"Master, Madam, the meal is ready." He Luo stepped forward, bowed, and then said.

After hearing this, Xia Liu stood up and said, "Then put it up!"

Xia Yanxiang felt somewhat unhappy when she saw Xia Liu's appearance, but she did not show it on her face. Instead, she stood up obediently.

While eating, Xia Yanxiang was concentrating on eating, but Xia Liu suddenly asked, "How do you feel about helping your mother manage the affairs of the mansion today?"

As expected, she couldn't hold it back any longer: "My daughter has never been in charge of the affairs of the mansion, so naturally she is in a mess and feels ashamed of her father's expectations."

Xia Liu didn't expect that Xia Yanxiang would say this, and she couldn't even say the words she had prepared.

"Then, then you should follow your mother and learn well, and don't bring shame to our Shangshu Mansion when you get married in the future." Xia Liu didn't know what to say, so she could only give a dry explanation.

"Yes, I'll listen to my father in everything." Xia Yanxiang agreed with her head lowered, but she didn't think so in her heart.

What do you mean by not bringing shame to Shangshu Mansion? Now Shangshu Mansion’s reputation is earned by the children raised by their Tu family.

What's more, Xia Liu is only in her forties, and she can sit on the position of Minister of Rites, most likely because of her uncle's face. If Xia Liu was not Tu Song's brother-in-law, how could she sit on the position of Minister of Rites at such a young age?

Now Xia Liu is teaching Xia Yanxiang a lesson not to embarrass him. How ridiculous!

However, Xia Liulai's purpose had not yet been achieved. Seeing that the meal was about to end, he spoke again: "Father, I heard that your second sister sent someone to your mother to ask about something today. Did you secretly make a few sarcastic remarks?"

Xia Yanxiang thought Xia Liu was a tough person, so she didn't dare to speak loudly: "Father, what are you talking about? No one came to my second sister's yard today?"

Xia Liu choked. That was true. Cai Mei was not Wen Pinxuan's person, so if that was the case, Xia Yanxiang really didn't say anything to Xia Pinxiang's people.

"Oh, so I remembered it wrongly. You... just follow your mother and learn how to be a good housekeeper! There are some elderly people in the mansion. Although they are servants, they have been in the mansion for so many years after all. You should not scold them casually. You should still give them some face, so that people will not say that you are mistreating the old servants."

It seemed like he was admonishing Xia Yanxiang, but in fact, he was just trying to intimidate Xia Yanxiang so that she wouldn't have too much power in this mansion. Otherwise, where would Xia Liu put his face?

Xia Yanxiang understood as soon as she heard it, and agreed with her eyebrows lowered.

Having said that, if Xia Yanxiang was really strict with those old slaves who relied on their seniority to bully others, Xia Liu couldn't say it was Xia Yanxiang's fault. After all, no matter how senior they were, they were just servants in this mansion. Could they really go beyond their master?

After finishing the meal, Xia Liu did not stay at Tu's place, but went to Anmu Pavilion.

After Mrs. Tu and Xia Yanxiang saw Xia Liu off, Mrs. Tu said to Xia Yanxiang, "Don't blame your father. You are still young. If you offend some of the elders in the mansion, they will make things difficult for you."

"Don't worry, mother. Your daughter knows what's going on."

In fact, Tu also heard it, but Tu also had her own considerations and still hoped that Xia Yanxiang's life would be easier.

At night, Xia Yanxiang tidied herself up and went to bed, but she couldn't sleep because she had something on her mind.

Suddenly, Xia Yanxiang smelled a faint scent of agarwood. Just as she was on alert, someone knocked on her window: "Miss San, are you asleep?"

It was Mo Yuchen's voice.

But what was Mo Yuchen doing sneaking into the Shangshu Mansion in the middle of the night? "What is your Highness Prince Luo doing here in the Shangshu Mansion so late at night?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to tell Miss Third that Xiao Wang got some clues from those beggars. I was thinking of inviting Miss Third to Shangyaotang tomorrow, but I was worried that the Shangshu Mansion was busy with a wedding recently and Miss Third would not be able to spare the time, so Xiao Wang dared to disturb Miss Third." Mo Yuchen did not open Xia Yanxiang's window, but spoke to Xia Yanxiang while standing outside.

Xia Yanxiang didn't understand why Mo Yuchen had to come here in person. For such a matter, Mo Yuchen could obviously write a letter and have someone send it to her. However, she couldn't control what Mo Yuchen wanted to do. "Thank you, Your Highness, for coming here in person to tell me."