Chapter 219: You Should Take Xiangxiang Back to the Capital City Quickly

Chapter 219: You Should Take Xiangxiang Back to the Capital City Quickly

Grandfather Liu took a deep breath, picked up the teacup beside him, and took a sip. "Enough. I don't want to go on about it. If you really push me too far, don't blame me for writing to His Majesty to report your unfilial behavior!"

Lady Liu shuddered and didn't dare to say anything more. She bowed her head and excused herself.

Grandfather Liu watched her leave and snorted coldly.

Did she really think he didn't know how Cui Chengze had been pestering his Ah Wu?

What an embarrassment to the Cui family!

As soon as Lady Liu left, Grandfather Liu’s demeanor softened, and he said to Ah Wu, "So, you've played enough outside and only now remembered there's a grandfather at home?"

Ah Wu replied, "No, I'm just hungry and came back for food."

This response made Grandfather Liu visibly upset.

Old Mao couldn't help but laugh. "Young mistress, don't tease Grandfather anymore. While you were gone, he went to the courtyard seven or eight times within half an hour, and his mood darkened like the evening sky."

Grandfather Liu snorted heavily.

Ah Wu laughed and walked over, sitting on the soft couch beside Grandfather Liu. "Grandfather, don't be angry. I was just joking with you." She rested her head on Grandfather Liu's arm, relying on him just like when she was a child. "Elder Aunt and the others always talk about how much they care for me, but I know they don't actually like me."

"Grandfather, others call me foolish, but I know who treats me well. My heart is as clear as a mirror."

These words nearly brought tears to Grandfather Liu's eyes.

Even Old Mao turned away and quietly wiped his eyes.

"Grandfather," Ah Wu straightened her back and said softly to Grandfather Liu, "I don't like Elder Aunt, nor do I like Liu Xiangxiang, and I especially don't like that Cui Chengze. Make them leave."

"Alright," Grandfather Liu agreed immediately.

Ah Wu's eyes curved into smiling crescents. "I knew it! Grandfather is the best to me! I like Grandfather the most!"

Grandfather Liu said, "You're just trying to butter me up!" But in his heart, he was incredibly pleased, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.

The next day, Grandfather Liu called Lady Liu over.

Now, whenever Lady Liu saw Grandfather Liu, she felt a bit apprehensive, but she still had to force a smile. "Father, did you call for me?"

Grandfather Liu took his time and said, "You previously said you came to check on me and Ah Wu, right?"

Lady Liu responded, "Of course..."

She was trying to figure out what he was getting at.

"Since that's the case, you've seen it now. Xiangxiang and I are doing just fine." Grandfather Liu said straightforwardly, "There's no need for you to stay here. It's not proper for the capital city to be without a mistress for so long. You should take Xiangxiang back to the capital city quickly."

Lady Liu felt dismissed without mercy, her face turning red and white with embarrassment.

"But, Father, we've only just arrived..." Lady Liu struggled to find her words.

Grandfather Liu rolled his eyes. "I didn't ask you to come. This time, learn your lesson. Next time you act without consulting me, be prepared to bear the consequences."

Lady Liu felt utterly humiliated.

In the past, although her father-in-law had been dissatisfied with many things, he had never publicly embarrassed her like this.

Now that my father-in-law has retired and returned to the countryside, it’s like he’s shed all his responsibilities.

Lady Liu seethed inwardly, convinced that her father-in-law was obsessed with that fool.

"Alright, my new students should have arrived by now, I need to go teach them... You should return as well, and remember to pack your things early." Grandfather Liu stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, and walked out with an air of authority.

Lady Liu had no choice but to retreat for the time being.

……

Back in her courtyard, Lady Liu lost no time in smashing the porcelain set on the table.

When Liu Xiangxiang entered and saw the broken porcelain scattered on the floor, she carefully stepped around it and asked, "Mother, who upset you this time?"

"Who else could it be!" Lady Liu responded with a fierce expression.

Liu Xiangxiang immediately said, "Did that fool do something again?"

The memory of nearly being dragged away by the guards yesterday still stung like a fresh wound.

Lady Liu’s face darkened as she announced, "Your grandfather is sending us back to the capital."

Liu Xiangxiang pouted and said, "Going back to the capital is fine by me. I don't want to stay in this awful place anyway..."

She thought that once they returned to the capital, she would have fun spreading the news about the foolish girl marrying a poor, good-for-nothing man.

Ha! That would be quite amusing!

But Lady Liu said grimly, "We can’t just leave things like this."

She paused, then asked Liu Xiangxiang, "Did you see your cousin today?"

At the mention of Cui Chengze, Liu Xiangxiang flinched, her eyes clouded with fear. "No, he was definitely furious yesterday."

Lady Liu closed her eyes and said, "Go and invite your cousin here. Tell him I have something to discuss with him."

Liu Xiangxiang was reluctant. "...Mother, I don't want to. Yesterday, Zhitao was kicked by him and took a long time to get up."

With a calm tone, Lady Liu said, "Ah Wu is so gentle and kind-hearted; she needs someone like your cousin to balance her out."

Liu Xiangxiang finally understood and asked with wide eyes, "Ah? Mother, what do you mean?"

Lady Liu avoided the question and simply said, "Go."

Although Liu Xiangxiang was quite curious about what her mother was planning, she forced herself to overcome her slight fear and went to Cui Chengze's courtyard to tell him that her mother wanted to see him.

Cui Chengze sneered. "Your mother told me yesterday that you didn’t know about Ah Wu’s marriage, so it doesn’t count. What new excuse does she have today?"

He was still seething, having spent half the night lashing out at his maid, who bit into a handkerchief to muffle her cries, just to vent his frustration.

But every time he thought of Ah Wu’s innocent and beautiful face, that rage would ignite all over again.

He couldn’t wait to see what new excuse his ‘dear’ aunt would come up with!

Cui Chengze smiled coldly.

After reaching an agreement with Grandfather Liu about the marriage and move-in-as-a-son-in-law arrangement, Wei Pozi went home and sprang into action.

First, she called over her three daughters-in-law and briefly informed them:

"Your younger brother is getting married and will be a move-in-son-in-law to Grand Scholar Liu's granddaughter.

Although he will be a move-in-son-in-law, we, the Yujia family, cannot come unprepared and make Grand Scholar Liu think we don’t take this seriously. We need to provide a proper dowry.

While our yard is big, the rooms are a bit outdated and there aren’t enough of them. We need to add a few more rooms so there’s enough space when Huai Geer and the others get married."

Each piece of news was a shock, leaving the three daughters-in-law stunned and unsure where to start!

They all stood there, completely speechless!