Chapter 640 Yong Qingwen and Mang Mohen
However, before Baochai could even speak, Qingwen, who had come to her senses, gave Mo Hen a look.
They knew Baochai's temperament. Although Baochai was scheming and cunning, facing such a fierce person, and her sister-in-law, what could she do even if she said a few words back? So, they simply didn't wait for Baochai. Since they had met each other, they would vent their anger on their mistress.
Qingwen brought the teacup over, as if to offer tea to Xia Jingui, but after taking two steps closer, she poured the tea over her.
The teacup had only just been brought in, and while it wasn't scalding hot, it was still quite hot. Xia Jingui was completely unprepared and was splashed all over her face. Mo Hen, on the other side, was no slower, even more direct. He grabbed Xia Jingui's hair and slapped her across the face.
In an instant, the house was in chaos.
The maidservant and the old woman beside Xia Jingui immediately wanted to step forward, but Qingwen glared at them and said, "Bai Rui, if anyone dares to move, just beat them out."
Bai Rui took a step forward, using her hands and feet. The old women and maids were no match for her and blood was drawn immediately.
Baochai wanted to stop them, but she swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue. These were the maids taking out their anger on her, and she had to accept it, but she couldn't stop them. Most importantly, even a clay Buddha would get a bit angry, not to mention she wasn't a clay Buddha. Given her personality and status, she probably wouldn't hit them directly, and she didn't necessarily approve of such tactics, but she had to admit that such direct means were the most satisfying.
Bai Rui dealt with the maids and the old women, and secretly kicked Xia Jingui twice. Qingwen and Mo Hen kicked Xia Jingui a few more times before stopping.
Only then did Baochai slowly stand up and say, "How could you all be so unruly? Qingwen, you are the head maidservant beside the Marquis of Guanjun, and Bairui, you are also the female guard personally appointed by the Marquis of Guanjun. You represent the dignity of Brother Cong. You must not behave like this again. Although even someone of the old lady's rank cannot punish you lightly, there are still rules to follow."
"Mo Hen, you are the personal maid of the Zhen family's younger sister. The Zhen family's younger sister is now a third-rank imperial official, which means she is only a step below the old lady and the eldest lady of the East Palace in the mansion. Moreover, you are from the Zhen family in Jiangnan. How can you be so rude? If you do it again, I will discuss with the Zhen family's younger sister and punish you severely."
As he spoke, he gave them a grateful look, and then turned to the wailing Xia Jingui and said, "Sister-in-law, if we talk about what happened today, it was Qingwen and the others who were wrong. However, in my opinion, you should apologize to Qingwen and the others first."
"Sister-in-law, please be quiet for now and listen to what my sister has to say. Even if you have never met the Marquis of Guanjun, you should know his status and temper. What about the royal prince? What about the Wu family, the minister? Our Xue and Xia families are somewhat wealthy, but when you are under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. If the Marquis offends my Xue family, I can at least have some dignity in front of Brother Cong. But if the Marquis offends the Xia family, your Xia family, which already has orphans and widows, how many lives can withstand Brother Cong's wrath?"
"The military headquarters in the city are Brother Cong's troops. In a word, at best, they'll cause unrest in your Xia family, and at worst... Hehe, with our wealth and status, can we really not find any mistakes? Those exiles in Lingnan and Mobei won't be easy to endure."
Xia Jingui was frightened by Baochai's words and fell silent, and even couldn't help shivering. It was true that she was domineering, but she was also a little clever. It was natural for her family to suppress ordinary families. Relying on the relationship with the royal family, ordinary rich families or small officials would also give them some respect. But even she didn't believe that the Xia family could compete with the Marquis of Guanjun.
She looked at Baochai, Qingwen and others with hatred, then stood up with the help of the maid and wanted to leave.
However, Baochai continued, "You guys really have no sense of propriety. You actually hurt your hands. How can I explain this to the Marquis and the Zhen family's daughter when I get back? I should give you some compensation, but where can I find the money right now ?"
Xia Jingui paused and said through gritted teeth, "Baochan, take a hundred taels of silver and give it to the young lady."
"Qingwen, a few days ago you said that during the New Year, Brother Cong gave you a hairpin as a reward. I'm afraid it's worth five or six hundred taels!"
"Bao Chan, take a thousand taels of silver and give it to the young lady." After saying this, she hurried away. After leaving the back hall, she turned around and gave him a few vicious glances. "Aren't you just relying on the influence of the Marquis of Guanjun? It's okay that I didn't recognize the Marquis of Guanjun before, but I'll have the opportunity to get to know him later. Who knows, who will be able to rely on whose influence in the future! I'll use some tricks to make the Marquis of Guanjun dislike you, and then I'll see if you still have some respectability."
"Miss Bao, we made the decision on our own today. Please punish us." After Xia Jingui left, Qingwen and the other two knelt down and apologized.
Baochai hurried forward to help Qingwen and the other two up. "Sisters, if you continue to talk like this, I won't be able to face you again. You guys vented my anger today, how could I not know? I'm too grateful to blame you. On the contrary, I've made a fool of myself today, and I owe you two an apology."
The two men stood up and said they didn't dare.
"Bai Rui, you should get up too. You've been protecting me all day long. Even though it was Brother Cong's order, it's also our sisterly bond." Baochai pulled Bai Rui up again. "I've always treated you as one of my own family. Besides, how could you have been wrong today?"
Wenhua, who was standing by, looked at Bai Rui, Qingwen and the others with admiration. If she had such means, she would definitely beat Xia Jingui three times a day, and her own girl would not be bullied by such a shrew.
The few of them did not stay in the back hall, but returned directly to Baochai's courtyard.
Soon, a young maid brought a thousand taels of silver. Although Qingwen refused several times, Baochai still divided it among them. This was what they deserved, so how could she keep it? In fact, since these little maids had helped her, she should give them some rewards.
After chatting for a while, he ordered people to clean up the house for Qingwen and the other two to move in, and then he returned to his boudoir.
Lying on the bed, Baochai's mind was in turmoil. She had always been a resourceful and scheming person, but now, even though he was thousands of miles away, she still relied on his power and relied on his prestige.
"Cong'er, Baochai misses you..."
Wrapping herself in the brocade quilt, Baochai fell asleep peacefully, as if Jia Cong was always by her side...
After staying for one night, Jia Cong's ceremonial procession continued on its journey. After another two days, they finally arrived at the ancestral land of the Xuhen tribe.
