Xiao Yuanshi was truly afraid of these people gathering together. They had just arrived and already caused him to lose face in such a big way.
He could tell how the entire Deputy Governor’s Mansion would be in chaos if he did not agree to this proposal.
Out of helplessness, he raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows: “I will consider it.”
Then he said to the housekeeper: “Send my father and mother, and also the two female guests, to rest.”
Shi Qingluo and others didn’t embarrass him this time, after all, there would be plenty of time of opportunities in the future. They followed the housekeeper to the courtyard.
After everyone dispersed, Xiao Yuanshi stood there for a long time, then turned back to his study.
He needs to think carefully about what to do next.
On the other side, Ge Chunru returned to her courtyard. She could not help but smash a few things in anger.
After she had vented enough, Mrs. Niu said: “Sister, now is not the time for you to be angry.”
Ge Chunru was also tired of smashing, and sat down panting and asked: “What do you mean?”
Mrs. Niu said meaningfully: “Before, the people of the Xiao Family and that dead girl have been instigating the deputy governor to divorce you, or at least demote you to a concubine.”
“Your top priority now should be to win over the deputy governor and keep your position as the main wife.”
If Ge Chunru was divorced or demoted to a concubine, then their life in the deputy governor’s mansion would be difficult.
When it came to this, Ge Chunru’s face turned unpleasant.
She bit her lip: “No, the general will not do that.”
She believed that Xiao Yuanshi still had feelings for her and would not be so heartless.
Mrs. Niu rolled her eyes inside her heart, but said on the surface: “Even if he doesn’t want to, he is forced to do so!”
“Old Man Xiao said he wanted to expel him from the clan.”
This was no joke. If he is expelled from the clan, he will be rootless.
Ge Chunru shook her head and said: “That old man is just trying to scare the general.”
“If the general is expelled from the clan, it will affect the general’s career. How can they benefit from it?”
She didn’t believe that the old man would be so cruel.
Mrs. Niu was speechless. Where did Ge Chunyi’s elder sister get such confidence?
She had made so many mistakes and was caught red-handed, yet she still dared to turn her face to Xiao Yuanshi in public.
And she even thought Xiao Yuanshi was reluctant to divorce her.
Looking at Xiao Yuanshi’s appearance, Mrs. Niu felt that it was very likely that he would demote his wife to a concubine.
So she gave Ge Chunyi a meaningful look.
Ge Chunyi no longer has any hope for the future, and just wants to live a good life with enough food and drink.
So he endured his annoyance and said to Ge Chunru: “Sister, you should go and coax brother-in-law, otherwise, what will you do if those people succeed in instigating him?”
Although Ge Chunru didn’t think Xiao Yuanshi would treat her like that, she thought about it and it made sense.
She nodded: “Alright, I’ll go and coax him.”
Then she sent a maid to find out where Xiao Yuanshi was.
Hearing that Xiao Yuanshi went to the study, she also changed her clothes, dressed up, and then went to the study.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yuanshi was so overwhelmed with troubles that he didn’t want to see Ge Chunru at all.
He ordered his attendant to stop her outside the study. Ge Chunru was so angry that she stamped her feet, but she had no choice but to leave.
What happened in the Deputy Governor’s Mansion soon reached the ears of Prince Jin.
After listening, he remained silent.
He finished painting a portrait of a beauty, then put down his brush and said with a smile: “This Shi Qingluo is indeed sharp-tongued. She can turn black into white.”
Even he felt that Ge Chunru was a jinx after hearing it, so how could Xiao Yuanshi, the person involved, not care?
She was bold enough to slap the deputy governor’s wife in front of Xiao Yuanshi.
And she also managed to win over the entire Xiao Family to stand on her side.
Achieving all this was no easy feat. Shi Qingluo was truly interesting.
He ordered: “Keep an eye on the deputy governor’s mansion, and report to me as soon as Shi Qingluo goes out.”
He wanted to find an opportunity to meet Shi Qingluo in advance.
The shadow guard said respectfully: “Yes.”
At dinner time that day, Xiao Yuanshi went to the courtyard where the Xiao Family was staying and joined his old father and old mother for dinner.
He still felt a little guilty about his parents being beaten by his wife.
He also wanted to ease the relationship and let the old man give up the idea of removing him from the clan.
The old man had told the old lady before that she should stop glaring and scolding Xiao Yuanshi, instead, she should use a gentle approach.
Although the old lady was the one who made the decisions at home, she would not disobey the old man’s orders.
So during the meal, Old Lady Xiao didn’t scold Xiao Yuanshi, but deliberately talked about some stories from his childhood, and remembered some of his favorite dishes.
This indeed made Xiao Yuanshi feel more at ease.
He was really afraid of his old mother’s sharp tongue.
The atmosphere was pleasant during the meal. Afterward, Old Man Xiao asked someone to serve tea and sat down to chat with Xiao Yuanshi.
Old Man Xiao first talked about some interesting things in Heyang County before.
Xiao Yuanshi also talked about some things during the war.
It had been a long time since the father and son had sat down and chatted like this, which made Xiao Yuanshi feel a little uncomfortable.
The two people, who had grown somewhat distant, gradually became much closer as they talked.
Old Man Xiao then got to the point: “Second Son, have you considered it?”
Xiao Yuanshi sighed: “Father, I’m still considering it.”
Old Man Xiao didn’t force him this time, “Think about it carefully. We’re doing this for your good. Your wife is not only unlucky but also a troublemaker. I believe you also realized this by now.”
He suddenly changed the subject: “I heard that Liu Ru is about to give birth?”
Xiao Yuanshi nodded: “Yes, it’s almost time.”
Old Man Xiao asked again: “You have just arrived in Beicheng not long ago. Has Ge Chunru attended the banquet on behalf of the Deputy Governor’s Mansion?”
Xiao Yuanshi shook his head: “Not yet.”
Just after the work was completed, the noble families in Beicheng were still watching the movements of Prince Jin.
“But we received an invitation from Prince Jin’s concubine. There will be a flower viewing banquet in 2 days.”
Speaking of this, he had a headache again.
If Ge Chunru went by herself, she would know how to behave and could handle such a banquet.
But Prince Jin’s concubine also invited Shi Qingluo. If Ge Chunru attended as well, the two of them would undoubtedly cause trouble.
Most likely, Ge Chunru would end up embarrassing the Vice Governor’s mansion again.
But not attending would be inappropriate, after all, this was the first invitation from Prince Jin, and a significant gesture.
Only after the Prince’s residence extended the invitation would the noble families in Beicheng invite the wife from the Deputy Governor’s residence to their banquets.
He had already discovered when he came to Beicheng that the powerful and noble families here all followed Prince Jin.
Whether they truly supported him or not, none of them would openly oppose Prince Jin.
He had just arrived in Beicheng not long ago, and even if he wanted to counterattack Prince Jin, he could not openly go against him.
If he didn’t allow Ge Chunru to attend the banquet, it would inevitably lead to misunderstandings that he didn’t give face to Prince Jin and wanted to confront him directly.
He would probably be excluded by the noble families in the entire North City.
To ensure that his work in Beicheng wouldn’t be too difficult, his wife had to attend the flower-viewing banquet in two days.
But once she attended, she would inevitably clash with Shi Qingluo again. He was having a hard time……
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