Maybe the Shao family overestimated her own capabilities. After all, she was a well - bred young lady from a prominent family since childhood, and she really couldn't do the things like quarreling and scolding.
So she went aggressively to argue with the second branch of the family, but came back dejectedly, so angry that her teeth were chattering. She also imitated the behavior of the Xiao family and smashed two excellent vases.
Xue Yuxin and Shen Yuning came after hearing the commotion. Seeing their mother extremely angry, Xue Yuxin actually burst out laughing.
The Shao family's anger subsided a bit. She glared at her daughter fiercely: "You still have the nerve to laugh. For whom did I end up in such a sorry state?"
Xue Yuxin quickly stepped forward, massaging her mother's shoulders and rubbing her back: "I know mother did all this for me, but there's no need to argue with them. And you've always looked down on their behavior. Why are you imitating them now? These vases are very valuable. If you don't like them, send them to my place. Don't waste them."
The Shao family said discontentedly: "I've never seen you being thrifty on normal days."
She drank a cup of tea to calm down, then sighed and said: "You may not believe it, but when I smashed the vases, I really felt extremely relieved. No wonder they've damaged so many tea cups and jade cups in these years."
Xue Yuxin added: "At that time, you always complained to me that they didn't manage the family well and didn't know how much the expenses were. Are you really not feeling pained now?"
The Shao family let out a long sigh and watched as the maids cleared out the fragments of the two vases: "You don't know. Their words were really unpleasant. I was almost pissed off. They even said that it was you who couldn't tolerate others, which was why you broke off the engagement. Their Xue Yujiao caused such a big problem, and they still have the nerve to say that! Oh, just thinking about Xiao Qian's smug face when she was talking makes my chest feel uncomfortable. If this gets out, people will surely gossip about you."
Xue Yuxin shrugged indifferently: "Mother, you're being narrow - minded. Why bother arguing with such people? What kind of reputation do they have? Is there anyone in the capital who would believe them?"
The Shao family was stunned for a moment and felt quite regretful: "Yes, why did I go there to argue with them? I only lowered my own status. Oh, you guys didn't even try to stop me. You let me do such a disgraceful thing."
Seeing that her mother had come to her senses, Shen Yuning felt relieved. Although it was a disgraceful thing, so what? If one watched one's own daughter being bullied but did nothing, that would be strange.
It was just that her mother had really suffered this time.
However, seeing Xue Yuxin being gloomy every day, Shen Yuning couldn't bear it. She didn't have the courage of the Shao family. Even if she couldn't win an argument, she still wanted to have a face - to - face quarrel to relieve her anger.
After much thought, Shen Yuning simply took Xue Yuxin out. They didn't go to the usual places for a stroll to avoid running into acquaintances. Instead, she took her to her own shop. Come to think of it, she hadn't been to the shop for a long time.
As soon as they arrived at the shop, they saw an acquaintance, Zhang Mo.
Zhang Mo looked at Shen Yuning cheerfully and greeted her: "I came to deliver the account books. When I went to the Lady of the Township's mansion, I found out that you guys were not there."
He had just found out that his elder brother's family had returned to Xiaoshu Village. And Shen Yuning had come to the Xue family, while the little maid Weirui had gone to the Princess Mansion.
Shen Yuning quickly asked: "Since you're here, why didn't you go to the Marquis Mansion to find me?"
Zhang Mo waved his hand: "Yuning girl, you know me. I'm timid and dare not meet those noble people. As long as I know you guys are doing well, that's enough. It doesn't matter whether I deliver the account books to your hands or to the shop. Don't worry. All the shops are doing well now."
Shen Yuning clapped her hands happily: "It's because of your proper management, Uncle."
Then she asked curiously: "You guys came here now. Did you run into Uncle Zhang and the others?"
Zhang Mo scratched the back of his head and told the truth: "We only found out after we came here that my elder brother took Fugui and the others back. But it doesn't matter. There are many relatives at home. There's no need to worry about not having someone to take care of them."
Shen Yuning then led Zhang Mo and his two sons to the backyard to drink tea and have snacks.
Zhang Mo and his two sons talked about the situation of the shops they were in charge of. Although the natural disasters in various places had been resolved, due to the natural disasters and the previous palace coup, the business situation in various places was not very good. Fortunately, Rongchang Commercial Firm only needed to take care of itself and didn't need to earn a lot of money.
Shen Yuning nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."
Zhang Mo scratched the back of his head: "It's not hard. If it weren't for you, girl Yuning, we would have stayed in Xiaoshu Village all our lives. We wouldn't have seen or eaten so many things, and we definitely wouldn't have earned so much silver."
Xue Yuxin looked at the simple - minded men in front of her, especially the two young ones. Maybe because she was there, they didn't even dare to raise their heads, and their voices were as soft as mosquitoes humming.
She suddenly sighed. No wonder Yuning said that the people in the countryside were the most honest, with no scheming in their hearts.
They were really much better than those in the capital who were full of schemes.
Just then, a clerk from the front shop walked in: "Boss, there's a person outside. As soon as he came in, he said he was looking for you..."
Shen Yuning turned around and asked: "Looking for me? Who is it? How did he know I would come here today?"
The usually smart clerk looked a bit dull at this moment. He shook his head: "That person is big and strong, and he looks very unhappy... Boss, could he be here for revenge?"
Hearing this, Zhang Mo and his two sons immediately stood up and walked towards the front: "Yuning, don't be afraid. You hide in the back..."
Just then, Zhu Bin bypassed the back door of the shop and walked in directly.
In the eyes of the young clerk, this person was big and strong, looking very burly. But Xue Yuxin still recognized at a glance that he had lost a lot of weight and looked haggard.
Zhu Bin walked in and stared directly at Xue Yuxin and asked: "Yuxin, do you not want me anymore?"
Xue Yuxin was so angry that she stamped her feet. All the slight pity she had just now disappeared. She just glared at him fiercely: "What are you talking nonsense about? I have nothing to do with you. Get out of here."
Zhu Bin's voice was hoarse and full of grievance: "I've already said that I'll marry no one but you in this lifetime. If you don't want me, I'll pester you. Unless you marry someone else. Otherwise, wherever you go in this lifetime, I'll follow you."
Xue Yuxin was both angry and ashamed. She was angry because of his outspokenness, and ashamed because of his audacity to say such things in public.
"If you keep talking nonsense, my parents have already returned your betrothal letter. You should quickly return mine. Let's just call off this engagement!"
Zhang Mo finally realized that it was just a quarrel between a young couple. He thought to himself that the young girl's eyes were red and full of grievance. It was obvious that she still had feelings for the man but had to let go.
With so many people here, she probably was too embarrassed to speak her mind. It would be better to give them some time.
He smiled and said loudly: "Oh, Yuning, I still have some accounts to show you. Come on, come with your old uncle to check the accounts in the front."
Shen Yuning was a bit dazed and was pushed to the front by Zhang Mo. Zhang Mo also pulled his second son, who was just standing there stupidly, and they all went to the shop.
Actually, there was no special account to check.
The few people pricked up their ears and heard the faint sounds from inside. It seemed that the young man was so depressed that he dared to say all kinds of affectionate words, while the girl was thin - skinned. At first, she scolded him continuously, but later her voice became softer and softer and was hard to hear clearly.
Zhang Mo was not young and was an experienced person. His eyes rolled, and he thought that Shen Yuning was an unmarried girl. It was not good for her to hear such things. So he pulled these people forward and talked loudly about the situation of each shop to cover up the sounds of the two people in the backyard.
Zhang Mo's eldest son was a bit bolder. He secretly asked: "Sister Yuning, is that man the fiancé of that young lady?"
Shen Yuning nodded woodenly: "Yes. They've had a quarrel recently. My parents originally said it would be better to call off the engagement."
He gasped in surprise with his father and younger brother: "He's really burly. And I saw that when he got excited, he almost broke the branches beside him..."
Zhang Mo also became worried like Old Man Zhang, fearing that the burly man might hurt the delicate young lady in the backyard.
Shen Yuning laughed: "He's the son of General Zhu. He was raised on the battlefield since childhood and has been practicing martial arts every day. Naturally, he has more strength than ordinary people. But he's a very good person and won't hurt my sister."
Zhang Mo was puzzled: "If so, why did your parents call off the engagement for your sister?"
Hearing this, a hint of sadness appeared on Shen Yuning's eyebrows. She knew that Xue Yuxin really liked Zhu Bin. If the two people loved each other, why couldn't they be together?
Two people in love?
She felt a sharp pain in her chest. What kind of two people were in love?
At this time, Zhu Bin lifted the curtain and walked out. He solemnly bowed to Shen Yuning: "Lady of the Township Shen, I will definitely give Yuxin an explanation for this matter and will never let her suffer the slightest bit of grievance."
After saying that, he stepped out.
Zhang Mo peeked at him and thought that although this person was burly, he was different from the dejected state when he first came in. Now he seemed to be full of vigor. He belatedly realized that not only were the women in the capital as delicate as beautiful flowers, but the men were also extremely handsome.
Looking at the delicate young lady who slowly walked out of the backyard, he thought that the two of them were really a perfect match.
Shen Yuning was still worried that her sister might have suffered. She quickly stepped forward. She saw that her sister's face was blushing and her eyes were full of energy, but why did her lips seem a bit swollen?
Zhu Bin wouldn't have hit her sister, would he?
This thought flashed through Shen Yuning's mind. But seeing her sister's evasive eyes, she thought she had thought wrong. Zhu Bin was an honest guy. How could he be the kind of person who would hit someone?
Maybe it was because her sister was not used to this kind of place and was not adaptable to something.
On the way back, Xue Yuxin was really in high spirits. She secretly pulled Shen Yuning and asked: "Do you think if he really comes to our house to apologize, should I agree to him?"
Hearing this, Shen Yuning knew that her sister had softened her heart. She said seriously: "I know you like him, but you must never tolerate things that violate principles. If he wants to have two wives, even if he comes to beg for forgiveness and proposes to marry you, you must never agree."