Yi Xin as a concubine

Chapter 202 Returning to Mother’s Home

After that day, Xin Baoer ordered people to open a back door at the back of the yard. Because her yard was in the corner, she also opened a corner door on the wall of the manor. In this way, people in her yard could enter and exit without going through the main gate, and they didn't have to report to Xiang Qing.

As a result, after living there for half a month, the people in Cuiping Garden seemed to have disappeared. Xiang Qing wanted to exercise her rights as the mistress of the house, but she didn't even have the chance to make things difficult for them.

But there was nothing to worry about. After all, Chu Xingchen had already blocked her from showing off in front of Xin Baoer.

For more than half a month, Xin Baoer said that she was enjoying some leisure time, but she really could not have any leisure time. When she was in Shengjing City before, it was inconvenient for her subordinates to find her. Now that she is free, how could those people let her go? They come to her to discuss big and small matters, and use backdoors without any pressure. Xin Baoer does not have any leisure time for even half a day.

Chu Xingchen was also busy. Across the country, all the big and small forces were desperately fighting for territory. The Northland took action early because of Xin Baoer's reminder. Now, all the big and small forces in the whole territory have been conquered, and those that cannot be conquered have been defeated. Only a small number of bandits in the mountains and forests bordering Daming Prefecture and Kaifeng Prefecture have not been conquered.

Now, thanks to Xin Baoer's matchmaking, Tiegeda and others were persuaded to help Mo Xuan Yifan relocate the assembled people, making progress there very rapid.

As a large number of refugees in the mountains were relocated into the northern sphere of influence, Chu Xingchen's workload increased significantly. He got up early and went to bed late every day to discuss with his staff how to resettle this group of people, so that they would have houses to live in, food to eat, work to do, and most importantly, not cause trouble.

The two of them were busy with their own things and lived in the same house, but they hadn't seen each other for half a month.

In mid-September, someone reported that the Xin family had finally arrived safely at their residence in the north after traveling around half of the country.

Xin Baoer was naturally very happy when she heard the news. The Xin family had left Shengjing longer than she had, but because the men of the Xin family had to take a detour to inspect shops and properties, they had not arrived yet. The world is so chaotic now, she was really worried. Now that she has finally arrived, she can't wait to go over and see if the family is doing well.

When she told Wei Yu to go out, Mother Lin happened to be there. Mother Lin looked at the sky and pulled the busy Xin Baoer.

"Girl, don't be anxious. It's getting late. Why don't we prepare some gifts at night and send someone to inform the Second Master to go back to your parents' home properly?"

Xin Baoer's eyes lit up. Yes, ever since the old thief Ning betrothed her to Chu Xingchen as a concubine, it had been a long time since she had returned home through the main gate.

He did what he said and asked Wei Yu to tell Chu Xingchen. He then started packing up things with everyone in the room. If he didn't have anything or didn't like something, he told people to buy it quickly. In total, he packed up enough things to fill two flatbed trucks.

The next day, Xin Baoer couldn't sleep at dawn. She got up, packed herself up, and ran to the backyard to check the things on the cart. After making sure there was nothing inappropriate, she ate breakfast with peace of mind.

After dinner, Xin Baoer, along with Mother Lin, Lancao, Wei Yu, Zhao Xian, Lianrong, and several guards selected by Wei Yu, dragged two carts and headed towards the stable in a mighty procession.

In fact, according to Xin Baoer's meaning, she didn't want to show off in the front yard. After all, less trouble is better.

But since Mother Lin had already said that this was the first time she had officially and openly returned to her parents' home after leaving home, it would be a bit unreasonable if she still sneaked in through the back door.

When they arrived at the stable, the guards picked out the two strongest horses and harnessed them to the cart. They then found a driver and harnessed two carriages to transport people.

The carriage left the mansion from a special side door, and Xin Baoer and others continued to walk towards the front gate.

There were many of them, and Xin Baoer didn't restrict them. They talked and laughed along the way, making it very lively.

After passing through the main hall and walking a short distance, they reached the main entrance. Xin Baoer saw Xiang Qing standing at the front with her arms folded from afar, followed by a group of maids and old women, as well as a few strong servants.

Xin Baoer has a headache. What she fears will come true. This "Madam" never disappoints her.

Xin Baoer followed the principle that harmony brings wealth, took a few quick steps, and came to a position three steps away from Xiang Qing, then knelt down and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Madam. Long live the Madam."

The people behind him followed suit, saluting with somewhat unstandard movements.

"Sister Xin, you're driving a horse-drawn carriage and a cart, and you're bringing so many people with you. What are you going to do with all this fanfare?" Xiang Qing asked sarcastically.

She had heard from the servants that there were two carts full of things. How much stuff did they take from the mansion to subsidize her parents' family?

"Madam, my daughter is going back to her parents' home today, and I have already reported to the second master." Mother Lin stepped forward and said respectfully.

"Maternal home? A concubine is nothing more than a servant in the mansion. How can she have a mother's home? She even stole such good things from the mansion. She really relies on Achen's favor and cannot recognize her own identity. You can go out, but put down all your things and take your people out through the corner door." Xiang Qing continued to speak sarcastically.

Even a clay man has some temper, not to mention that Xin Baoer is just calm and doesn't like to fight, but she is not really without temper.

The good mood of the morning was completely ruined. He took a few deep breaths, suppressed the urge to get rid of it, and looked back at Xiang Qing with an expressionless face.

"Madam Xiang, if I remember correctly, the Second Master said that I can make my own decisions without going through anyone else. As for money and goods, I only need to report them, and no one's consent is required."

"Madam Xiang, you have been the head of the household for a few days. Have you forgotten your own limitations? You still want to challenge the Second Master's authority."

It was clear that Xiang Qing's face turned from red to white, and then from white to black. Xin Baoer took two steps forward, looked directly into her eyes, and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Xiang Qing, Xingchen and I recognize you. You are the lady of this family. If you are not a lady, who are you? You are a useless sister-in-law, and you want to interfere in your brother-in-law's backyard affairs. Who gave you the face?"

When Xiang Qing heard this, she felt as if she had suffered a great humiliation. Without thinking, she raised her hand and hit Xin Baoer in the face.

Xin Baoer was too close to Xiang Qing, and it was too late for others to rush over. At this critical moment, Xin Baoer felt her body falling backwards uncontrollably, and then she was picked up by a big hand around the waist, and finally stopped steadily in the man's arms.

"What are you doing?" the man growled angrily.

Xiang Qing tried her best to hit the man, but when she got close to him, the target was gone. She staggered due to inertia. Just as she steadied herself, she heard the man's growl and immediately felt angry and aggrieved.

"Achen, how can you yell at me? Who am I doing this for? Do you know that if I hadn't stopped you, your concubine would have emptied the house."

"Mom, please stop making trouble. Dad will be angry. Do you still want to be the housekeeper?" Chu Duanhong coaxed Xiang Qing in a low voice.

The little child's eyes were filled with helplessness and disappointment. He had received a notice from his father to go to the Xin family with his father and Aunt Xin, but now that his mother had made such a fuss, how could he have the face to go to Aunt Xin's parents' home?

"Butler, butler, the little money we have at home is enough for us to live frugally. She is a concubine and she is so extravagant when she comes back to her parents' home. Is it wrong for me to stop her?" Xiang Qing pushed her son away like crazy and yelled in the direction of Chu Xingchen.

Xin Baoer couldn't help but frown when she heard that. She remembered that the several shops she had marked out had good harvests, at least there was no problem in supporting the family. How come it had come to the point where they had to cut back on their expenses?

Chu Xingchen lowered his head and met Xin Baoer's puzzled gaze. He smiled helplessly in his heart and looked even more impatient.

He originally thought that Xiang Qing was a woman brought up in a big family, and even if her talent was average, she should be more than capable of managing a backyard with few masters and looking after a few shops that were doing well. But it turned out that it was only more than a month, and it was a real mess.

He looked up at the sky, then lowered his head and said softly to Xin Baoer, "My father and mother are probably waiting for you. You don't have to worry about what's going on here. I will take care of it and give you an explanation."

Xin Baoer nodded without comment. The world was big, but going home to see her parents was the most important thing. As for Xiang Qing, she could punish her at any time if she wanted to. It was too easy.

"You go first. I'll go over to meet my parents-in-law after I'm done with my work." Seeing Xin Baoer being so sensible, Chu Xingchen felt both relieved and guilty, and continued.

Xin Baoer blushed at the man's words "father-in-law and mother-in-law". She didn't even say goodbye and rushed to the door, holding up her skirt. She looked like she was escaping in a panic, and the others quickly followed.