Tianliangyuan

Why exactly? (Chapter 475)

Xu Zhaozhao said it was priceless, and everyone present understood what that meant.

Kobayashi's expression immediately changed several times.

“Sanlang’s wife, I know your peony is quite nice, but I didn’t ask for it for myself; it’s the princess who wanted it.”

"Which princess?"

"Naturally, it's His Highness the Crown Prince's younger sister, Princess Ning Shuo. She's currently the most prominent princess in the capital. I've heard she loves peonies and is extremely fond of the two Qiao girls from your garden. I was just thinking that currying favor with the princess would be beneficial to our Xie family, wouldn't it?"

Xu Zhaozhao's eyes dimmed instantly. Without saying a word, she made a gesture that Zisu understood immediately.

Kobayashi felt that in the blink of an eye, the little girl's aura had changed, and why had all the servants in the hall left?

The old lady didn't really understand either. She couldn't comprehend why the Duke's mansion needed to curry favor with a princess.

"Somebody come!"

Xu Degui, who was waiting outside, hurriedly came in: "What are your orders, Master?"

"Go and invite Master Xie over."

"Yes, master."

Xu Degui didn't ask a single unnecessary question and went directly to find the person himself.

Ms. Kobayashi was completely bewildered.

"Sanlang's wife, what do you mean by this?"

"Fourth Aunt, didn't you know that our Duke of Huguo's Mansion doesn't take sides? Is it that Fourth Uncle didn't tell you, or do you think that the Duke of Huguo's Mansion's attitude must be decided by you?"

Xu Zhaozhao looked serious, and at this moment the old lady finally realized that something was wrong.

"You went out of your way to curry favor with Princess Ning Shuo?"

“Mother, you haven’t been out for a long time and are unaware of these important events happening outside. The political climate in the capital has changed drastically. In the past, the Jiang family was the most admired and fawned over, but now the Ning Shuo Princess’s residence is the most triumphant.”

"If I remember correctly, her husband was Cui Chong?"

"That's right. Now the Cui family has also risen in status. You haven't seen it, but every day there are long lines of officials and merchants coming to the Cui family to give gifts."

Xu Zhaozhao coldly replied, "So what? Does the Xie family lack these things?"

Madam Lin choked, somewhat indignant: "Third Brother's wife, don't speak so harshly. I'm only doing this for the good of our Xie family. Princess Ning Shuo is a legitimate princess and the Crown Prince's own sister. Her husband is from the Cui family. All she wants is a flower. Just give it to her. Why be so stingy?"

boom!

Xu Zhaozhao was truly enraged this time!

If it were something trivial, like just coveting some money or treasure, that would be fine; we could just shut ourselves in and have a serious discussion about it.

But now, Kobayashi's attitude is something Xu Zhaozhao can no longer tolerate.

Xu Zhaozhao's slamming of the table startled the old lady sitting nearby.

Ms. Kobayashi was so frightened that she trembled.

"You've got some nerve! Do you want to be an enemy of Father, or the entire Xie family? Do you know what your attitude means? You are the fourth wife of the Xie family. Do you know how outsiders will view the Xie family with your behavior?"

Xu Zhaozhao's serious rebuke left Xiaolin completely stunned.

The old lady's expression also turned serious. She looked at Xu Zhaozhao's serious face and thought about what Xiao Lin had just said, and suddenly realized what was going on.

"Are you out of your mind! No matter how much Princess Ning Shuo is favored, what does that have to do with us? Does our Duke's Mansion need the favor of a princess? Don't you realize that by being so humble, you are disgracing the Xie family?"

Kobayashi never expected her mother-in-law to get angry at her; clearly, she hadn't figured out what she had done wrong.

When Xu Zhaozhao saw her blank expression, she knew that this girl was really stupid and was using all her wits on trivial matters in the inner quarters.

When it comes to truly important matters, they are incredibly stupid!

The old lady immediately understood what was going on when she realized that Xu Zhaozhao had already sent someone to find the fourth son.

This time, the fourth son's wife really crossed the line with the third son's wife.

There's a reason why Xu Zhaozhao is valued by His Majesty.

She may seem indifferent, but she is never confused when it comes to important matters, and she is never one to back down.

This personality is so similar to Xu Han's.

In fact, His Majesty's personality is also like that.

Therefore, people with similar perceptions will be attracted to and admire each other.

Xu Zhaozhao is a woman, so she is usually gentle and soft, which makes her more attractive to men. However, when it comes to crucial moments, or rather, her bottom line, she is uncompromising.

Such a woman is indeed attractive.

No wonder His Majesty has always wanted to adopt her as his goddaughter.

Now that His Majesty has sent the young prince to her side for instruction, isn't that enough to explain the situation?

At this moment, the old lady suddenly realized a problem: why did the fourth son's wife have to try to please Princess Ning Shuo?

She's just old, not stupid.

Upon closer reflection, Xie Qiao's future husband's family is related to the Cui family by marriage. In other words, she did this to pave the way for her daughter.

But is that even remotely relevant?

Besides, with the Xie family as her powerful backing, what does she have to worry about?

Why bother to drag another princess into this mess?

She was worried that Xie Qiao would be bullied in her husband's family in the future.

But that doesn't make sense.

Among all the nobles in the capital, even members of the royal family dared not easily offend the Xie family, so what was her reason for doing this?

When Xie Xiaowei was called back, he looked completely bewildered and had no idea what had happened.

After he finished listening, he was completely numb.

He looked at his wife with disbelief: "Why are you trying to curry favor with Princess Ning Shuo? Isn't our Xie family wealthy enough?"

Mrs. Lin looked aggrieved: "Do you think I wanted this? Aren't they in-laws? Our Qiaoqiao will be marrying into their family in the future. If she doesn't get along with her in-laws now, she'll suffer in the future."

These words earned him a roll of the eyes from Xu Zhaozhao.

Xie Xiaowei hadn't expected this reason either. He couldn't understand why, with the Xie family in the family, his mother-in-law would have to be crazy to dare to bully Qiao Qiao.

But looking at his wife's resolute expression, it didn't seem like a hastily made-up excuse.

But he and Ms. Kobayashi had been married for over twenty years, and he really didn't think she would be that stupid.

"Explain yourself clearly. Has someone been gossiping about you? With my elder brother around, who would dare to bully the Xie family? Or have you caused some trouble outside, which is why you're trying to curry favor with Princess Ning Shuo?"

Mr. Kobayashi's eyes flickered; without a doubt, he had hit the nail on the head.

Upon seeing this, Xie Xiaowei's anger immediately surged to the top of his head.

"What on earth did you do?"

Ms. Lin was so frightened that she trembled and dared not speak.

Xu Zhaozhao spoke up at this moment: "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, if you have something to say, please go back and talk it out in private. Grandmother is old and can't take such a fright. I hope Fourth Aunt will be more careful in her words and actions in the future and always remember the dignity of our Xie family. Of course, if Fourth Sister is really bullied, I, Xu Zhaozhao, will not stand idly by."