My Ferocious Tigress Wife - Chapter 241
Chapter 241: Chapter 241 Stab in the Back
Translator: 549690339
Mrs. Xie glanced at the list. It was nothing more than a matter of face. Just the list of gifts alone was two. Seeing that it had to be loaded into two cars, she was very satisfied with Mrs. Wang’s arrangements. As an aunt, it was considered a great honor for her niece-in-law. Ordinary aristocratic families did not have such a heavy gift.
“Very good.” Mother Xie smiled and said,” You’ve always done things according to plan. 1 don’t have to worry.”
Only then did Madam Wang take the list of gifts with a smile and order the maid to deliver it to Xie Xian.
Who knew that Xie Xian saw this and said in a low voice,” I thank Aunt for treating All Xiao with such love. It’s just that this gift is too heavy and too eye-catching. It’s better to reduce it as appropriate.””
Not only Madam Wang, but even Madam Yuan and Mother Xie were shocked.
Others might not know, but how could their own family not know? Xie Xian almost praised Xiao Baoxin to the heavens. They only thought that he would find the gift light, but he would definitely not find the gift heavy.
She was afraid that when she first gave the betrothal gifts, she was thinking that the royal family would only marry a princess in such a manner.
Madam Wang glanced at Xiao Baoxin. She couldn’t tell that he was so obedient in front of Xie Xian, and didn’t even have any reaction when he heard what Xie Xian said. This could be considered a slap in the face.
“Ah Lang, you’re young and don’t understand. The heavier the gift, the more it shows that the family values the new daughter-in-law…Don’t talk nonsense and hurt Bao Xin’s face.”
Hearing this, she covered her face and cried out in pain, appearing heartless.
She was standing up for her in front of everyone, but behind her back, she stabbed her in the back and gossiped about her maiden family with the servants. Wasn’t that consciously ostracizing her? How could a person who could even look down on the servants be in charge of the imperial court in the future?
If she dared to take over the Xie family’s stall, she would have to have servants who respected her.
Xiao Baoxin sat upright on the embroidered stool, as if he did not understand the meaning of Madam Wang’s words. He was obedient and pleasant throughout, not at all arrogant as the rumors said.
She looked like she was letting Xie Xian do whatever he wanted, like a little wife.
She believed that Xie Xian definitely had his reasons. A husband who would give his heart to her, it was not his style to be stingy for the homecoming ceremony.
Even Mother Xie couldn’t help but advise him,” Ah Lang, your aunt is right. Although the gift is heavy, it’s for the sake of your wife’s reputation.””
Mrs. Yuan had always been a precious mother. Her son was the most handsome, the most talented, and everything her son said made sense. At this time, she definitely did not undermine her son.
If his son said that the gift was too heavy, then it must be too heavy and out of line.
“Now is not the time to be surprised.” As Xie Xian spoke, he still glanced at Xiao Baoxin. He did not care about Madam Wang’s provocation, but he was afraid that Xiao Baoxin would take it to heart and his face would not look good.
Seeing that Xiao Baoxin did not have a dissatisfied expression, he smiled at him.
At that time, the two of them understood each other. Xie Xian put his heart back into his stomach, and his expression was obviously much calmer.
Since Xie Xian emphasized it like this, Mother Xie did not try to persuade him anymore. Madam Wang could not be bothered to argue with him. She was just giving Xiao Baoxin face, and she could not force him to give her face if he did not want it.
It was not appropriate to talk about Xiao Baoshu now, right?
He was afraid that the large carts and small carts would move to his father-in-law’s house and inadvertently draw his attention to the Xiao family. Did he think that he could keep a low profile just because he wanted to? Could he avoid it just because he wanted to?
” You and your wife can decide on the details of the homecoming gift. It’s your business anyway,” Madam Yuan said. She turned to smile at Madam Wang.”It’s Sister-in-law’s heart. Even Ah Lang said a lot. It can be seen that Sister-in-law has carefully prepared.”
” We’re all family members, and I’m thinking of giving Baoxin some face, but who knew… Maybe 1 didn’t think it through.”
However, Xie Xian said,” Third Shen has always been thoughtful and fair. I thank Third Shen on behalf of Ah Xiao. Third Shen is very thoughtful.””
Madam Wang acted as if she had eaten a live fly. These words seemed to be expressing her gratitude, but why did it sound so awkward and irritating?
Seeing that it was getting late, Mother Xie rushed Xie Xian back with his wife. Only then did Xie Xian leave with Xiao Baoxin.
Madam Wang and Madam Yuan didn’t follow him. They stayed by Mother Xie’s side and chatted.
Mother Xie replied,” The Cai clan hasn’t been well these past two days. She’s bleeding and her pregnancy isn’t looking too good. As sisters-in-law, you should pay more attention to her. Third daughter-in-law, you should take care of her. If her body is weak, you should take more from the public to supplement her body. She’s not young anymore. It’s not easy for her to get pregnant. You guys should bear with her.”
“So it’s that serious?” I’ll go and see Second Sister-in-law later. She’s 37 or 38 this year. It’s not easy.”
“Yeah, I went to see her the day before yesterday. She was so shy.” 1 went with sister-in-law to add to her popularity. Second sister-in-law is slow and timid. She was so scared that she lay on the couch and didn’t dare to move. She was afraid that she would accidentally miscarry.”
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law spoke one after another. No one mentioned the Xiao family.
Madam Wang and Madam Yuan didn’t receive any news. Madam Wang smacked her lips a few times and forced her to swallow the words.
Others might not know, but she knew that this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were very protective of their own. Even if she was angry with the Xiao family, she would not say anything out of line for Xie Xian’s sake. Why did she have to be a vile person and gossip?
This matter couldn’t be kept secret. Sooner or later, they would find out.
When the time came, she would like to see where the Xie family would put their face. Therefore, there was a reason why scholars and commoners did not get married. Humble families and commoners were only nouveau riche for one or two generations, so they were not very particular.
She would drag the Xie family down with her time and time again. Let’s see how many times this publicly acknowledged virtuous mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Xie family could endure!
They all supported Xiao Baoxin, but in fact, they were like mud that could not be stuck on the wall.
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Xie Xian and Xiao Baoxin went straight to the Xiao Mansion in the folding calf car, followed by a car that returned the favor. This was the result after Xie Xian made the decision to reduce it to one-third.
Seeing the real thing, Xiao Baoxin knew why Xie Xian insisted on reducing the number of cars. Adding on the cars they were sitting in, they would have to take three cars. Wouldn’t they attract the attention of the entire Jiankang City when they went back in a grandiose manner?
If Xu Sixth Lady hadn’t killed herself, they would have attracted attention and would have been criticized.
But now that the Xu family was holding a funeral and someone had died, wasn’t their family making a big fuss about it just to make things difficult for them?
Before Xie Xian could explain, Xiao Baoxin had already stopped him.”It’s indeed too ostentatious.” Fortunately, they needed a car to carry them.
However, the car that their family brought back was filled to the brim. It was as if they would explode if they filled it up again.
“As long as you understand.” Xie Xian was relieved. His wife was magnanimous and understanding.
Just like that, when they arrived at the Xiao manor, Madam Xie saw the pile of gifts in the carriage that she had to take out with great effort. The corners of her mouth twitched for a long time and she didn’t go back. She knew that her son-in-law valued her, but there was really no need to squeeze so much. She couldn’t even reach her hand in. How could she take it out? Could she remove the shed?
“How is Boshu? Has he woken up?” Xiao Baoxin asked immediately, pulling Madam Xie back from her shock..