The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

The banquet was dull and boring. Even though You Mu acted like a silly young master and looked at people of different shapes and sizes who all had stiff smiles on their faces, it was nothing new.

After finding an opportunity, he left the front hall and returned to his own yard.

In the yard, Xiao Cui was having fun playing with Aunt Xue while Xue He was watering and weeding the flowers in the flowerbed with a watering can.

The young master did not live in this courtyard for a long time. Sometimes he came a few times a month, and sometimes he did not live there for half a year. Although the servants cleaned the courtyard every once in a while, it was still less popular.

It’s the old lady’s birthday party. I heard from my wife that she will stay for a while this time.

Since you are going to live there, you naturally have to make the residence well-maintained.

"Young Master is back. Young Master, is the front hall still lively?" Xiao Cui saw the Young Master coming back and pulled him aside to ask.

She actually wanted to go outside and take a look, but she was a little afraid of strangers.

"Noisy" was the only word the silly young master could give to this.

"The men's table only has some wine and drinks, which will not fill you up. Young master, the food in the small kitchen is almost ready, and you can eat it soon." Aunt Xue folded the flower rope and put it away, then pulled up her apron and went back into the kitchen.

"Speaking of which, where is Yue Niang? It's time for dinner, and she hasn't come back yet." As she turned to go into the house, Aunt Xue suddenly remembered that there was someone missing in the yard, and she murmured to herself.

Yue Niang didn't come back. Even after dinner time, when everyone had finished lunch, there was no sign of Yue Niang.

The guests in the front hall had not left yet. Aunt Xue was not a servant of the You family, so it was not convenient for her to move around. She and Xiao Cui searched for a long time outside, but could not find any trace of Yue Niang.

Just when he was getting anxious, he heard a scandal from the maid in the mansion.

Three maids walked on the gravel path in the small garden, carrying empty wine jugs and tea trays, muttering to each other.

"Hey, did you see that? Her pink bellyband with chrysanthemums embroidered on it is still hanging on that young man!"

"Oh my, how embarrassing! I was caught by the man's wife!"

"Isn't it? Even if you try your best, you shouldn't do it in such an occasion. There were quite a few guests watching..."

"But I think that the young man she is clinging to is not a good guy either. It's a formal banquet and the wife of the family is next door, but he dares to do such a thing. Why do he blame the girl when something goes wrong? Even if the girl is wrong, why should the man be cleared of all charges?" One of the girls argued with a frown.

To put it bluntly, maids like them serve others. It is understandable that they have the desire to climb up the social ladder. Who doesn't want to live a comfortable life, wearing gold and silver and being served by others?

But why is it that whenever there is a scandal, it is always women who bear the blame?

"Chunxiang, be careful with your words. We know what you are saying, but Mr. Yao is a relative of the county magistrate. We cannot afford to offend him! Be careful that he will make us lose our heads if he doesn't please us!"

When the other maid heard this, she quickly reached out to cover the maid's mouth, looked around to make sure there were no strangers around, and then whispered a warning.

As their lives were at stake, the three of them became much more cautious, stopped talking nonsense, and left in a hurry.

Behind the rockery, Aunt Xue let go of Xiao Cui's ears and her face turned pale.

"Aunt, what they just said was..."

Xiao Cui was smart. Seeing Aunt Xue's reaction, she felt that what these people were talking about was Yue Niang.

"Xiao Cui, let's...let's go back first, or go to the lady's courtyard to ask." Aunt Xue came to her senses and took Xiao Cui's hand and walked back.

She had seen the pink chrysanthemum pattern at Yue Niang’s place...but what if it was just a similar style?

Did Yue Niang meet a drunken guest and suffer a loss? It can't be that...

The guests in the front hall left one after another.

There was a commotion in the backyard, and it was Master Yao's fault again.

The scene was extremely chaotic. Young Master Yao was naked from the waist down with a girl's bellyband hanging around his neck. He bumped into Madam Yao at the door and was extremely embarrassed.

The onlookers had seen enough of the excitement, so they naturally left if they could, leaving only the people from Youfu to deal with the mess.

In Madam You's yard, Yue Niang was kneeling in her wrinkled coat, her hair disheveled and the flush on her cheeks still lingering.

Mrs. Yao, who was sitting on the side, had a calm expression. She had caught her husband having an affair with the maid herself, but she did not react too much. Instead, the maid next to Mrs. Yao had a face full of anger, and was staring at Yue Niang lying on the ground.

“Madam Yao, I am truly sorry for not being able to discipline my servants. Look at this…” As a result of the mess caused by Young Master Yao and Yue Niang, it was the You family that ultimately suffered disgrace.

Mrs. You's face turned pale, but she still had to put on a smile and see how Mrs. Yao responded.

"Since she is the one that my husband likes and has shown his favor in front of everyone... then I will make the decision and marry this maid to my husband. Bring her here tonight!"

"It's getting late. Sorry to bother you. I'll take my leave now." Seeing Master Yao walking towards her in neatly-dressed clothes, Madam Yao stood up and walked forward with her maid who looked resentful.

This Master Yao was also strange. Although he was arrogant and domineering outside, when he met his own wife, he was like a mouse meeting a cat. He was very obedient. He lowered his head and took the hand that Madam Yao had extended to him, and dared not say a word.

He never even looked at Yue Niang, who was kneeling on the ground after the joy.

"However, this servant of the You Mansion is quite bold. Madam You must discipline him well and don't let him be so weak as to be bullied by the servants!"

As she stepped over the threshold, Madam Yao turned around, glanced at Yue Niang who was still kneeling, and unceremoniously bullied Madam You.

"Yes, what the young madam said is absolutely right." Although Madam You looked unhappy, she still had to agree with a smile.

There are many landlords and wealthy businessmen in this county, and many of them have rich family backgrounds. Although the You family is wealthy, no matter how wealthy they are, they still have to live under the Yao family's wishes.

Young Master Yao represents Magistrate Yao County. Anyone who displeases him will be in big trouble.

Although Master Yao took the initiative in today's incident, it happened in You's residence after all. Master Yao lost face in front of everyone. Who knows what will happen in the future...

Mrs. You was complaining in her heart. She really didn't expect Yue Niang to do such a thing. It seemed like she did it voluntarily.

"Hmph, vixen!" The maidservant beside Madam Yao sneered, turned around and followed Madam Yao away.

Master Yao, his wife and their maid left, but Yue Niang was still kneeling, her back slightly trembling because of the maid's ridicule.

But she heard what Madam Yao said, that she wanted to marry her to Master Yao.

Although she was seen by outsiders and lost face, as long as tonight was over, she would be able to live a good life. She wouldn't have to serve others or coax fools!

Mr. Yao was handsome, so he was a good choice. With her status, she could not be the legal wife, but in terms of appearance, she was more than qualified to be the concubine.

Besides, the Yao family is a powerful family, they will definitely be able to deal with this bastard Shi Ping!

"I had thought that if I found a suitable family for you, or if you found someone you liked, I would prepare a dowry and let you marry freely, but I didn't expect that..." Mrs. You sat back in the main seat, looked at Yue Niang below for a long time, sighed, and then said with regret.

Yue Niang has a special background, and it may be difficult for men of marriageable age in Taoxi Village to marry her.

Mrs. You had previously inquired about the young men in distant villages and nearby counties, and there were many people to choose from, but she didn't know their details. Also, because she had to consider Yue Niang's feelings, she put it on hold for the time being, waiting until the New Year holidays when they had more frequent contacts to discuss the matter again.

However, the plan could not keep up with the changes.