Chapter - 68

The matriarch closed her eyes and leaned against the couch. She didn't say anything, but she pressed her temples with her thumb. It was obvious that she had a headache. The mother and son of the Fang Family had made a big deal out of it, so she couldn't touch them. The Li Family was a scholarly family, and they cherished their reputation the most, so they quickly broke off the engagement. The easiest way to solve this problem was to marry Yu Siyu off and send her far away from the capital.

But she was still her own granddaughter. How could she push her away when she knew it was a trap? The matriarch couldn't make up her mind. It was better to wait for Yan'er to come back first. Yan'er would definitely have a way! Thinking of this, her expression softened.

Yu Miaoqi was paying close attention to her expression. She guessed what she was thinking and immediately tugged at the Lin Clan.

The Lin Clan first scolded Yu Xiang, then ordered people to send the delirious Yu Siyu back. Her expression was gentle and kind, like a good mother. But when she turned back, she immediately pleaded, "Mother, the matter has already gotten out of hand. It's better to quickly send people to appease the mother and son. Aren't they just after Yu Siyu's dowry? Let's send a small sedan chair over today and give them a few hundred taels of gold and silver. Let's make them leave quickly! Mother, what do you think? As long as they stay in the capital, our Marquis Household won't have a day of peace. How many people will laugh at us behind our backs? "

The matriarch seemed to be moved by her words. She thought that her grandson was already busy enough. As an elder, she should take care of these matters and not let her grandson be distracted.

Just as she was about to agree, Yu Xiang said, "There's no hurry. Brother will always have a way. Let's wait for him to come back first. Our Marquis Yongle's daughter can't be wasted. "

As soon as she spoke, the matriarch seemed to have found her backbone and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

The Lin Clan gritted their teeth in anger. Yu Miaoqi lowered her eyes and smiled secretly. Let Yu Pinyan personally deal with the mother and son of the Fang Family? This was perfect. The second basin of dirty water that he had prepared would have a place to splash.

She helped the members of the Lin Clan back to the main room, then took a box of expensive bird's nest to the East Courtyard. Sure enough, she saw Yu Siyu lying on the bed, silently crying. She looked as if her heart had died.

"Sister, you have to pull yourself together." She hurried over to Yu Siyu and helped her up. She asked a maidservant for a soft pillow behind her back. She lowered her voice and said, "Aren't you hurting your loved ones and delighting your enemies by acting like this? Why don't you think about who will be the happiest if you collapse? "

"Naturally, it's that b * tch Yu Xiang!" Yu Siyu seemed to come alive when she heard this. She pinched the brocade quilt so hard that it started to crack.

"Exactly." Yu Miaoqi gently patted the back of her hand and continued, "I believe that Jiejie is innocent and definitely wouldn't do such a thing. But how did her sister's undergarment end up in Fang Zhichen's hands? Who secretly gave it to him? His family has already fallen to the point where they can't even afford to eat, so where did they get the money to travel to the capital? They even rented a large courtyard with three entrances on Hundred Blossom Well Lane. There are many tricks involved. Jiejie, please think about who you've offended that would harm you like this. You can't continue to be depressed and fall into that person's trap! "

When she finished speaking, she picked up the scissors as if she didn't mean it and gripped it tightly in her palm. She seemed to empathize with Yu Siyu and choked out, "It's too bad that I just returned home and don't have any foundation. Otherwise, I would definitely help Jiejie find that person and restore Jiejie's reputation."

With a crisp crack, the handkerchief in her hand was torn into two pieces and fluttered to the ground.

Yu Siyu's eyes flashed slightly. She discreetly snatched the scissors back and turned to comfort her, "Good sister, it's good that you're considerate. I'll seek justice for myself. You're not her opponent. "

"Jiejie knows who it is? Could it really be … "Yu Miaoqi pretended to be shocked as she pointed towards the South Courtyard.

"Who else could it be if not her? Could it be the old ancestor? You have to be careful after I leave. She's very sinister and vicious! " Yu Siyu advised Yu Miaoqi patiently. Then, she ordered the maidservant to send Yu Miaoqi back. She changed her outer robe and combed her messy hair. Then, she hid a pair of scissors in her sleeve and went to the southern courtyard.

The Qiu Clan members saw the murderous look in her eyes. When they returned to the room, they discovered that a pair of scissors was missing from their sewing box. They hurriedly took a shortcut and ran to warn her.

Yu Siyu stepped into the small courtyard with a heart full of resentment. She saw a group of old women and servant girls holding wooden planks used for flogging and glaring at her like tigers watching their prey. Her legs quickly turned to jelly. She forced herself to slowly walk into the room step by step. However, she saw Yu Xiang leaning on the couch and eating melon seeds. Her black and bright eyes lightly glanced at her. Her gaze was three parts pity and seven parts sharpness.

The Qiu Clan members knelt at her feet and sneakily shrank into a corner.

"Good, it's you again, you old dog! Do you think that Yu Xiang is easy to get along with? She eats people up without spitting out the bones. Once you're no longer useful to her and find out about her dark secrets, she'll immediately kill you! " Yu Siyu understood everything. Her face twisted as she cursed. She wanted nothing more than to skin the Qiu Clan alive.

"That's enough. The Qiu Clan is loyal to their master. It's just that you don't appreciate their kindness." Yu Xiang straightened up and slowly patted the shells of melon seeds off her skirt. She sighed and said, "Throw away the scissors in your sleeves. Otherwise, I'll have them break your arms. Do you believe me?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao Hong forcefully stomped the plank in his hand. The rest of the people looked over fiercely.

Yu Siyu's fingers trembled as she threw away the scissors. The sharp blade almost pierced her foot. She was so frightened that she immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Yu Xiang leaned over with a languid smile on her face. She slowly said, word by word, "Why don't you tell me why the Qiu Clan knows about my dark secrets and why I must kill her?"

"You, you murdered your own clansmen and ruined my reputation! You're selfish, vicious, and morally corrupt! You're simply inhumane! "Yu Siyu was a little guilty at first, but she gradually straightened her back as she spoke.

"Tell me in detail. How did you murder your own clansmen and ruin your reputation?" Yu Xiang placed one hand on the soft pillow and gently propped up her cheek. Her large eyes sparkled as if she was very curious.

Yu Siyu was a little flustered under her burning gaze. She secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva and complained, "You were the one who sent this old dog to steal Fang Zhichen's undergarment, right? You were also the one who ordered the Fang Clan's mother and son to cause trouble in the capital, weren't you? You were the one who paid for their travel expenses and the rent for their courtyard, weren't you? In order to harm me, you've really schemed! "

Yu Xiang seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. She immediately laughed so hard that the smock draped over her shoulders slipped off, revealing half of her snow-white arm. She didn't care about how seductive her appearance was. Her face suddenly darkened as she beckoned Yu Siyu with her index finger. "Come here!"

Her originally clear and melodious voice became a little hoarse, revealing a heavy and frightening sense of oppression. A few female servants with sticks stepped forward and made threatening gestures. The anger in Yu Siyu's chest was like a deflated balloon that hissed and disappeared completely. All that was left was a heart full of fear.

She was extremely unwilling, but she couldn't control her footsteps. She inched forward bit by bit and stared timidly at Yu Xiang's gloomy face. Yu Xiang leaned forward and looked at her closely. Her sharp gaze was like a boneless steel knife that cut into her exposed flesh.

Just as Yu Siyu couldn't take it anymore and wanted to retreat, Yu Xiang suddenly hooked her lips into a sneer and ruthlessly slapped her, causing her to fall to the ground.

Yu Siyu was in pain. She covered her red and swollen cheek and growled, "You dare to hit me? You harmed me, and now you dare to hit me? The heavens are watching from above. Sooner or later, you'll suffer retribution! "As she spoke, tears flowed out.

At this moment, she felt extremely helpless. After fighting for so many years, even if she didn't want to face it, she had to admit that she was indeed jealous of Yu Xiang, but more than that, she was afraid. She liked to provoke her, but she was also afraid of angering her because she knew that she didn't have the ability to compete with Yu Xiang.

But now, Yu Xiang seemed to be really angry.

Yu Xiang was indeed bristling with anger. Her five fingers fiercely clasped Yu Siyu's chin and lifted her face up. She said word by word in a deep voice, "Yu Siyu, do you know that you're really stupid to the extreme? Today, I'll give you a clear path. Your dudou was stolen by the second-ranked maidservant in your courtyard, Xue Cheng, who was in charge of washing and hairpins. She handed it over to Mama Kim, who then handed it over to her second son-in-law to take care of in Yangzhou. Her son-in-law hired a refugee to persuade the Fang family, saying that they were under my orders to ruin your reputation and that the bigger the matter, the better. Tell me, how did you offend Yu Miaoqi to make her set up such a vicious scheme to harm you for the rest of your life? Do you think that the antiques, jade wares, and even the farmstead you took from her were blown by the wind? On the surface, she's silent and obedient, but behind her back, she's itching to stab you to death! "

Yu Siyu listened in a daze. Bolts of lightning flashed through her mind, and she suddenly understood the last few words. How did she offend Yu Miaoqi? Wasn't it because she found out about her past? That's right, if she married in the capital, if she couldn't control her mouth one day and publicized her past, how could Yu Miaoqi maintain her standing? What's more, Yu Miaoqi used this secret to ask for things from her time and time again, and each item was priceless. It would be strange if Yu Miaoqi didn't hate her!

If the two of them were in different positions, Yu Siyu would definitely be unable to eat or sleep in peace, and then rack her brains to deal with Yu Miaoqi.

However, on second thought, she hesitated again. She put on a strong front and shouted, "Yu Xiang, you don't need to drive a wedge between us. Qi 'er is gentle and treats people sincerely. She would never harm me! On the contrary, it's you who constantly squeezes me and forces me … "

Before she could finish speaking, Yu Xiang ruthlessly slapped her again. She used even more force to clasp her chin and sighed, "Why can't you wake up from your slaps? In this lifetime, you're living a life of helping others count their money even after being sold! For better or for worse, we've been together for so many years, so you should know a thing or two about my personality. I like to do things openly and don't like to play dirty tricks behind people's backs. Let me ask you, in all these years, have I ever tried to harm you behind your back? "

A trace of blood slowly seeped out of the corner of Yu Siyu's mouth. She frowned and thought for a moment, then reluctantly answered, "Never."

"Have I ever ordered the servants to make things difficult for you?"

After a moment of silence, she shook her head, "Never."

"Have I ever embezzled your allowance?"

The silence grew shorter and shorter, "Never."

"Have I ever made you lose face in front of outsiders?"

"Never." That's because you would immediately make me lose face when you returned home!

Yu Siyu didn't think too much about it. She thought deeply about Yu Xiang's questions and suddenly realized that other than the bit of unwillingness in her heart, her life had been very comfortable these years. Although the clothes she wore and the food she ate weren't expensive, they were still exquisite. She was much better off than the concubine daughters of other dukes, marquises, and counts. Moreover, she had never suffered from the disdain of the servants. It was just that the people of the Qiu Clan were a bit annoying, but most of the time, they would bow and scrape and bury themselves in work. They had never been insolent in front of her. Although Yu Xiang had a sharp tongue and would occasionally beat her down, she had never done anything behind her back. She liked and disliked. She never pretended or pretended to be herself. She wasn't like Yu Miaoqi, that two-faced trash.

As the memories became clearer and clearer, Yu Siyu suddenly felt speechless. So it turned out that she had lived quite well these years.

Yu Xiang let go of her bruised jaw and sneered, "Moreover, if I wanted to harm you, I would have urged you to quickly marry into the Fang Family. Why would I stop you time and time again? If you had married into the Fang Family, you would now be a married woman of the Fang Family. You would also have had a share of the calamity of having your estate confiscated. A few days in prison would have been considered a light punishment. The heavier punishment would have been that you would be sent to be a slave and your dowry confiscated. Where did your arrogance come from? You came to my door with a pair of scissors. I treated you with good intentions, but you treated it as a sneak attack. Yu Miaoqi tried to win you over on the surface but tried to harm you behind your back. You were so close to her and your sisterhood was deep. Tell me yourself, are you stupid or not? What's the use of your pair of hands? You might as well dig them out! "

These words were simply too reasonable. She couldn't find any flaws in them. Yu Siyu muttered to herself for a long time. Suddenly, she covered her face and wept. She squeezed out a few words from her throat, "I'm stupid! I really don't know people well! " If she had really stabbed Yu Xiang today, she was afraid that Big Brother would have immediately thrown her to the Fang Family and cut off all contact with her. Yu Miaoqi was indeed a good schemer!