Chapter 925: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 925: Envy, Jealousy, and Hatred Turned Bad (2)
It would have been fine if they hadn't brought up the topic, but once it was mentioned, Xiao Xiong's anger flared up even more. Pointing at Xiao Ruiyuan, he angrily yelled, "If it weren't for this damned son of mine, Qing'er and Princess Ruining's marriage would have been settled already. Qing'er wouldn't be suffering in the family tomb to this day. You're so magnanimous, not resenting this son, even pleading for him. But when has this son ever remembered your kindness?"
Hearing him repeatedly call Xiao Ruiyuan a "damned son," Xiao Shiyi, standing to the side, could hardly hold back and almost rushed to stuff this useless father figure into a sack and throw him into the lotus pond to feed the turtles.
Madam Wei cast a pitiful glance at Xiao Ruiyuan, her face showing an expression of pain. She weakly clutched her husband's sleeve, crying softly, but continued to speak on her son's behalf. "Lord, please don't blame the heir. It's all because Qing'er was misled and did something wrong, which led to him punishment. It has nothing to do with the heir. You mustn't stay angry with him for Qing'er’s sake."
"You! You’re too understanding, that's why this son has no sense of restraint," Xiao Xiong said, deeply moved. He sighed, thinking there was no woman more virtuous and generous than the one in his arms. His resentment toward his cold-hearted eldest son grew even stronger. "Since the Emperor has already given you the marriage edict, it's time to arrange your younger brother's marriage too. I'll send someone in a few days to bring him over. You must not stop it."
Originally indifferent to the couple's conversation, Xiao Ruiyuan's face darkened upon hearing this. His voice, cold and bloodthirsty, carried a murderous tone. "Do you want to collect your good son’s body? I'll make it happen for you."
Xiao Xiong was so enraged that he nearly fell over, his face turning ashen. He pointed at Xiao Ruiyuan for a long while before finally choking out two words in a furious shout: "Damned wretch!"
Xiao Ruiyuan had been called "damned wretch" by his own father many times before, and his expression didn’t change. He coldly replied, "If you don't believe me, feel free to try. You know well, I never break my word."
With that, he turned away from the enraged Xiao Xiong and the resentful Madam Wei, rolled up the edict, and returned to his own courtyard.
Xiao Shiyi quickly followed him, casting a cautious glance at his master. Seeing that his master didn't seem affected by the two irritating people, he breathed a small sigh of relief.
If the master were in a bad mood, it would be hard for everyone under him.
Halfway to his courtyard, Xiao Ruiyuan suddenly stopped and stared intently at Xiao Shiyi.
Caught off guard, Xiao Shiyi nearly collided with him, and feeling his master's piercing gaze, he became inexplicably nervous. Carefully, he asked, "Master, do you have any instructions?"
"You will go immediately to Jiangnan and bring Zhang Qi and Li He to the capital," Xiao Ruiyuan ordered in a deep voice. Noticing Xiao Shiyi’s confusion, he gave a rare reminder, "Tell them to work together to repair the General’s Residence."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shiyi immediately understood. He was about to ask for a delay until the next morning, but before he could, his master had already hurried off, leaving only the strong figure of his back.
Xiao Shiyi silently wiped his face, a satisfied smile forming. His master had finally realized how to please his future wife.
Just then, a hand landed on Xiao Shiyi’s shoulder, and he saw Xiao Jiu's face. With a deep sigh, Xiao Jiu said, "I never imagined the master would put so much thought into it. Our lady must have accumulated eight generations of good fortune to find such a devoted husband."
Who were Zhang Qi and Li He? One was the most famous gardener in Jiangnan, and the other was a renowned repairman in Da Chu. All the houses they worked on were exquisitely crafted.
Although the General’s Residence wasn’t as large or luxurious as the Marquis’ Residence, it was still ancient and majestic. It could easily be turned into a wedding house. However, considering how little their master usually cared about things like food, clothing, and housing, the fact that he was hiring the most famous repairman and gardener to work on the General’s Residence clearly showed he was preparing to welcome his future wife.
(End of Chapter)
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