Chapter 35: A Turn of Events
Mengxi finally finished her tea, met the furious gaze of the Second Master, and asked softly:
"Second Master just said that it wasn't Hongyu's fault. Can you explain it to me in front of Madam Su? Was it not Hongyu who seduced Second Master?"
Upon hearing this, Nanny Su, Hongzhu and Hongyu turned pale with shock. How could this Second Madam, who was risking her life, force the Second Master to say such disgraceful words?
With a snap, veins popped up on Xiao Jun's forehead, and he smashed the cup on the bed. Blood flowed down his palm. Hongzhu hurriedly got up and ran over to grab Erye's hand, but Erye waved it away. Hongyu stared at Erye in shock, speechless. Hongzhu was already crying at this time, and turned around and knelt on the ground with a plop:
"Second Madam, I beg you, please stop making trouble and stop shouting like that. My master's health has just recovered and he will get sick from being angry again. I kowtow to you." Hongzhu was almost calling Second Madam her mother at this time.
Su Mama couldn't sit still any longer. She had watched the Second Master grow up. He was very well-mannered. He always had a cold face, neither hot nor cold, and you couldn't tell his emotions. He was called the Cold-Faced Lord of Hell. When had he ever lost his temper like this? Especially towards a woman. She was so shocked that she stood up and knelt in front of the Second Madam:
"Second Madam, I beg you shamelessly, please stop making trouble. Look, Second Master has already said something soft, please stop while you are ahead. I kowtow to you too."
Mengxi just sat there dignifiedly without saying a word.
When Xiao Jun saw so many people begging for mercy, his second wife just sat there like a Buddha, looking at him indifferently, as if she had no idea that he was furious and was still waiting for a reward. He really deserved a beating, and he could not say such embarrassing words no matter what. He stood up suddenly, kicked Xiao Ji beside the bed, and walked out the door without looking back.
Seeing the Second Master running away and trying to escape, Mengxi's face darkened, and she lost her composure. "Second Master Xiao, do you think your dignity is more important than a living life? My life is so cheap in your eyes, you are worse than pigs and dogs!" Her good impression of the Second Master disappeared immediately, and she was furious and filled with evil. Damn it, I don't believe that everyone in this room can bear to watch Hongyu die?
His face darkened and he shouted, "Someone come!..."
A light shout woke up the stunned people in the room. It was the first time that Hongzhu and Hongyu saw Second Mistress frowning. Seeing that she was going to get serious, they were so scared that they crawled and rolled to Second Master's side and hugged his legs tightly. Hongyu cried and begged Second Master:
"Second Master, I beg you, for the sake of my serving you since I was a child, please stop making trouble with grandma. I was wrong, I deserve to die, and my death is not a pity, but my parents only have me as their daughter. Second Master, I beg you, please be kind to me."
"Second Master, please stop making trouble with Second Madam because Hongyu has been with you since she was a child and has been taking care of you day and night during the months you were bedridden...."
Hongzhu also earnestly told Hongyu about her past kindness. They both understood at this time that Second Master and Second Mistress were quarreling, and Hongyu happened to become the victim. Their lives were worthless, and if the two of them really quarreled fiercely, this person would be dead. Before Second Mistress came into the family, she was well-known in Pingyang City for her stubbornness and willfulness. Now she had hardened her heart and there was no one else to beg for help. She could only ask Second Master to soften his temper for the sake of their past affection.
After all, Xiao Jun had just recovered from a long illness and was weak. His rage had drained all his strength. It was a pity that a grown man like him was held by two maids and could not move at all. He turned around and looked at Mengxi, and saw that she had lost her usual calmness and was also angry. This was the first time he saw her angry. He felt timid for no reason and thought to himself:
"She is determined."
Looking down at the two maids who had served him for many years, who were looking at her pleadingly, he staggered and barely held onto the door frame, his face turning pale. Upon seeing this, Nanny Su hurriedly stood up and stepped forward to support Xiao Jun, saying:
"Look how angry the Second Master is. He just recovered from his illness and can't get angry. Second Madam, please give me some face and let this matter go. Second Master, please calm down and sit down first. Calm down and talk slowly if you have anything to say."
As she spoke, she winked at Hongzhu and Hongyu, and the two of them let go of their hands. Nanny Su helped Xiao Jun sit on the chair.
The room suddenly became quiet. The Second Master came back and sat down , indicating that he had given in. After all, he was the young master of a noble family. How could he be expected to say something soft or something that would hurt his dignity? It was impossible! Several pairs of eyes looked at the Second Mistress, hoping that she could say something soft first, so that the Second Master could get away with it. Today, she would have both face and money, and the matter would be over.
But this Second Mistress was like an uncivilized primitive person coming out of the mountains. She had no idea about the ways of the world and just sat there without saying a word. It seemed that she would not speak unless the Second Master spoke up. She was determined to fight with him.
After a long time, Xiao Jun finally took a deep breath and looked at the two girls kneeling on the ground in shock, with faces full of sorrow. In the end, he couldn't bear it. Well, let her be proud for a while. Thinking in his heart, he said coldly:
"Yes, today's matter has nothing to do with Hongyu. Second Master, I like Hongyu and asked her to come in and serve me. Does Second Madam think it's not okay?"
Nanny Su and the two maids looked at Master Xiang in surprise. At this time, Xiao Jun's face also turned slightly red. Several people lowered their heads and dared not speak.
I've been waiting for you to say this. Everything would have been fine .
"Okay, someone come."
When Mengxi called out softly, everyone in the room shuddered. They were really afraid of this Second Madam. They wondered what this Second Madam was going to do next.
"Second Madam An" Hong Xing pushed the door open and walked in, standing aside tremblingly.
"Help Hongyu get up and go to the west room to rest. Clean the west room and put some furniture in it."
Mengxi thought for a moment and said, "Well, let's decorate it according to Auntie's standards."
"Hongzhu, prepare the sedan chair and go to the upper room."
After listening to Mengxi's instructions, everyone realized that the Second Madam had agreed to take Hongyu as her concubine. Hongyu suddenly sat down on the ground, with no joy on her face. She was helped up and led out of the house. She was really afraid of this Second Madam.
Xiao Jun's tone just now was clearly provocative, questioning, waiting for her answer. She thought he didn't dare to admit it, but he admitted it. Although he seemed to be forced, he admitted it with confidence. Let's see how she can make a fuss. If she makes a fuss again, she won't be able to do anything about it. But unexpectedly, Meng Xi cleaned up the mess in such a dramatic way, making him feel like he had thrown a punch without a point of impact. He was also stunned, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses:
"What are you doing at the old lady's place again?"
"Since Second Master said he likes Hongyu, I will ask the old lady for permission. I will open Hongyu's face, give her a proper status, and place her in the house. However, Second Master cannot leave the upper room for the next half month, so I will temporarily place Hongyu in the west room to serve Second Master. After this half month, I will choose another garden and place Hongyu there. Second Master, are you satisfied with my handling of the matter?"
Xiao Jun opened his eyes wide and looked at the Second Grandma. No way, he had never thought of taking Hongyu in!
