The evil woman becomes the concubine and the villain is crushed to ashes

Xiao Yusheng glared at Butler Li and yelled.

"Didn't I arrange for Xie Ruyu and Xie Yunli to live in the suburban courtyard? Why did they show up with the Xie family? Also, how did the people in the courtyard do things? Everyone has left, why didn't anyone come to report?"

No one dared to reply, and Butler Li just lowered his head.

What could have happened? He must have been found by the Xie family. Although I don't know how they found him, the result is that he has been exposed and brought here.

As for the people arranged by the other courtyard, they must have been captured by the Xie family...

None of this matters now anyway.

The important thing is that Xie Ruyu has been found out and pushed to the forefront, making it impossible to ignore her. This is to force the Cheng'en Marquisate to make a decision, and the embarrassment is just a by-product.

Moreover, it is not only the Cheng'en Marquis' Mansion that is embarrassed this time, but also the Changping Marquis' Mansion. Even if Xie Ruyu is not the daughter of Marquis Xie, her surname is still Xie.

Lord Xie was ashamed of himself because the daughter of the Xie family did such a shameless thing.

But even though they knew it would be embarrassing, they still exposed the matter and even dared to shout it out in front of so many people who were watching the fun.

This is to perish together with the Cheng'en Marquisate...

The Marquis of Changping's Mansion has no scruples, which is not easy to deal with.

Xiao Yusheng was so angry and confused that he grabbed his mother's hand.

"Mother! Get out of here right away. You must not admit what happened to Xie Ruyu. Explain it clearly to Xie Lingxi... No, explain it clearly to Lord Xie. There is nothing going on between Xie Ruyu and me!"

Except for Madam Xiao, no one else dared to speak.

Mrs. Xiao did not do what her son said, but sighed, put her other hand on the back of her son's hand, and said helplessly.

"Yusheng, I know that you want to become relatives with the Marquis of Changping. If Xie Ruyu is not discovered, we can continue to strive for it. I can even coax Xie Lingxi carefully."

"But Xie Ruyu has been discovered, and even the Xie family knows that the child is yours. Disowning Xie Ruyu is nothing, but we can't give up that child. That child is your only bloodline and my only grandson!"

After Mrs. Xiao finished speaking, she felt very uncomfortable and aggrieved.

In the past, there were many people who wanted to give birth to children for her son, and she would probably have too many grandchildren to count.

Mrs. Xiao never thought that one day she would suffer so much for a grandson, and make her son suffer so much at the same time.

But now, that is my son’s only blood, and I cannot ignore it.

Mrs. Xiao's words also calmed Xiao Yusheng down. He did want to keep his title, but he also wanted to preserve his only descendant.

But now the Xie family is making such a fuss.

I'm afraid I can't protect both of them...

Xiao Yusheng was completely desperate.

Butler Li suddenly interrupted at this moment.

"Madam, Prince, I do have some ideas. I wonder if you are willing to listen to them?"

Madam Xiao said impatiently: “Just say it if you want to!”

Butler Li immediately began to analyze the situation.

"Madam, Prince, I think the purpose of the Xie family's visit this time is actually to cancel the engagement, push Xie Ruyu out, and reveal the identity of the child in Xie Ruyu's belly."

"They are trying to achieve the goal of breaking off the engagement, and they are not even willing to lose face together. It is clear that they have decided to break off the relationship and not marry into the Cheng'en Marquisate."

After looking at the servant, Butler Li continued.

"But from what we've heard, it seems that the Xie family never said a word about canceling the engagement. They didn't say a word, but they did everything they could to force us to bring it up, because they know we have to keep the child."

"But we can't fall into the trap. In fact, it's clear if you think about it. This marriage was granted by the emperor. Without the emperor's permission, neither the Xiao family nor the Xie family can take the initiative to make a decision to cancel the engagement. Otherwise, it would be against the emperor!"

After listening to Butler Li's analysis, Madam Xiao and Xiao Yusheng gradually calmed down and looked at him.

Mrs. Xiao became even more anxious and urged.

"You have a point. They want to cancel the engagement, but they won't say it themselves. They want to force us to say it. What should we do? If we don't cancel the engagement, we may not be able to keep the child. Do we really have to cancel it? Wouldn't that be going against the emperor?"

Butler Li shook his head, a calculating look flashing in his eyes.

"Madam, I think we must not bring this up. Being the first to speak out will bring bad luck. Besides, the Marquis is not at home now, so we cannot make this decision."

"How about... we use a delaying tactic, first come out and delay them, then send someone to deliver a message to the palace. The child must be protected, and the marriage cannot be cancelled."

"As for whether this marriage will be successful, it depends on the emperor's decision. The Xie family wants our Xiao family to bear the responsibility of canceling the engagement, but it's not that easy to offend the emperor!"

Outside the room, a little maid's eyes changed slightly, and then she left quietly.

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Wintersweet Courtyard.

"Mrs. Feng, that's it. Madam seems to be desperate and has turned to Butler Li for advice."

"But Steward Li's idea seems feasible. As expected of a dog promoted by the Madam, he is quite cunning!"

The little maid Xiaodie replied in a mocking tone.

The beautiful young woman, who looked to be in her early thirties and dressed elegantly, sneered when she heard this.

"It seems that things are finally changing in our Cheng'en Marquis Mansion."

Seeing that the girl was smiling, Xiaodie also became happy and made a direct suggestion.

"Young lady, should we intervene? For example, we can stop the people sent by Madam. We just need to do it secretly so that no one can see us."

"If Madam wants to leave a legacy for the prince, then she must marry Xie Ruyu. But if she does that, she won't be able to marry Xie Lingxi. If she doesn't marry Xie Lingxi, she won't have the support of a powerful in-law."

"The Crown Prince is already useless, and the title cannot be given to a paraplegic who can only lie in bed, so the position of Crown Prince must belong to our Second Young Master!"

Xiaodie became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she had already seen the glory of their second young master becoming the heir to the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion, and she couldn't stop smiling.

"We can't do this."

However, Feng Xiaoniang rejected Xiaodie's proposal, and the sneer on her face disappeared, becoming gentle and harmless.

A faint smile appeared on that pretty face, and there was a cunning light in her eyes.

"Xiao Die, we must never lose our sense of propriety, especially this time, when the Emperor is involved. The marriage between the two families was granted by the Emperor. Not to mention that we are just concubines in the harem, even if we are the wife, we cannot make the decision."

"Even if both the Xie family and the Xiao family want to cancel the engagement, no one wants to be the first to speak out and take the responsibility of canceling the engagement. The word canceling the engagement is like a hot potato. Whoever says it first will be in trouble."

Having said that, Feng Xiaoniang showed a meaningful smile on her face again, picked up the teacup and took a sip.

She stood up again, adjusted her skirt, walked to the door, looked at the beautiful flowers blooming in the yard, and curled her lips.