Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Singing and Responding

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The horse carriage was quick, a journey that will take an ox cart two hours to finish was coated in solely half an hour, and it was not but darkish once they arrived dwelling. The Han relations have been simply getting back from the sector once they noticed two spacious horse carriages parked at their doorstep, repeatedly unloading gadgets into the home.

Han Yu was pondering the right way to talk about Xiao Xi’s matter with Father and Mom in a method that will not trigger them pointless fear. However earlier than he might achieve this, Xiao Xi took the initiative and appeared earlier than Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang, and with a plop, she knelt down, startling each of them vastly.

“What’s the matter with this lady, why would she kneel down so abruptly? Stand up shortly,” Previous Man Han stated, considerably at a loss, lifting his hand. As she was a grown lady, it was inappropriate for him to assist her up, so he might solely look towards Mrs. Yang.

Mrs. Yang was additionally considerably at a loss and wished to tug Xiao Xi up from the bottom, “Sure, lady, why are you kneeling to us? Stand up shortly. There are such a lot of mud and pebbles on the bottom; it’s essential to have damage your knees. And look, the nice garments have been dirtied as properly.’

Mrs. Yang, nonetheless, felt considerably distressed about Xiao Xi’s garments, which have been comprised of nice material. It could be such a waste in the event that they have been dirtied or broken. Though Xiao Xi was a servant lady from the Su Household, the Su Household handled their servants properly, offering them with good meals, clothes, and residing circumstances. Xiao Xi, as somebody who served by Su Wenyue’s aspect, was handled even higher. To the Han relations, she appeared extra like a younger Miss from town. However seeing that Xiao Xi had returned with Han Yu and Su Wenyue, all of them speculated about Xiao Xi’s standing.

“Previous Grasp and Madam of my parents-in-law’s household, please settle for Xiao Xi. Ever for the reason that age of eight, Xiao Xi has been with the Miss, serving by her aspect. She has grown accustomed to such a life and actually doesn’t want to half with the Miss. I implore you, Previous Grasp and Madam, to point out mercy and permit Xiao Xi to remain. All she wishes is to stay with the Miss. Relaxation assured, all her bills for meals, clothes, and requirements shall be coated by herself. Xiao Xi is not going to take a single factor from the Han household. Having served within the Su Household for thus a few years, she has saved a substantial quantity of silver and is totally able to supporting herself.”

After Xiao Xi’s tearful plea, Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang started to know that this well-dressed lady was truly a servant lady from the Su Household. My goodness, the Su Household’s remedy of its servants was actually too good! However did this servant lady wish to keep on the Han household? Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang solid questioning glances at their younger daughter-in-law.

Xiao Xi’s actions have been naturally instructed by Mrs. An. Mrs. An was doing this for the sake of her daughter, having her finest pursuits in thoughts whereas additionally offering help. However in any case, she overthought issues and didn’t need her daughter to have an sad relationship together with her in-laws due to this, so she taught Xiao Xi to stage this scene. Xiao Xi, being intelligent, performed out this scene completely.

As Su Wenyue was not knowledgeable about this association upfront, she was considerably surprised to see Xiao Xi rush to her in-laws. Nevertheless, the understanding between maid and grasp over a few years meant that Su Wenyue shortly grasped what was occurring. Seeing Father-in-law and Mom-in-law trying her method, she placed on a efficiency with distinctive appearing abilities, her face displaying a mixture of issue and helplessness.

“Father, Mom, that is Xiao Xi, a servant lady who has served by my aspect since childhood. She needs to remain by my aspect, however I didn’t agree. In spite of everything, I’m now the daughter-in-law of the Han household. The place a girl goes, so goes her household. I’ve been married into the Han household for a number of days and am not unknowledgeable about our monetary state of affairs. We would not have spare cash to help an additional servant lady!”

“However this lady is cussed and is ready on following me. It doesn’t matter what I say, I can’t persuade her. She redeemed herself, and even claimed that if I don’t take her in, she may have nowhere to go. She insisted she doesn’t want the Han household’s help and may fend for herself. She begged me, contemplating our lengthy relationship, to not ship her away. I used to be actually at a loss. Nevertheless, Mom is the decision-maker within the family; it was not proper for me to resolve independently. Therefore, I introduced the lady right here, deferring to Mom’s determination.”

Su Wenyue bowed to Mrs. Yang. “Please forgive me, Mom, for taking the freedom of bringing her again dwelling. However this lady has grown up with me since she was younger, and seeing her plead so desperately, my coronary heart couldn’t bear it. If Mom agrees to maintain her, I’m keen to take out a portion of silver from my dowry. If Father and Mom are unwilling, I’ll ship her away instantly.”

“Previous Grasp and Madam of the in-law’s household, please let this servant keep. I’m nimble with my arms and toes and may also help with the chores at dwelling.” After Xiao Xi spoke, she ignored the filth and hardness of the bottom and stored kowtowing to Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang.

Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang have been simply peculiar peasant relations; that they had by no means witnessed such a spectacle. Initially, they have been fearful that having yet another particular person within the family can be an additional burden and one thing they couldn’t afford. However now, since she might help herself and the younger daughter-in-law was keen to contribute personally, it was merely a matter of sparing an additional room. There gave the impression to be no problem with that.

Furthermore, if the Su Household was keen to let her come over, maybe it was out of concern for their very own daughter. Why shouldn’t they promote a favor? In any other case, how might it’s really easy for a servant lady certain by a dying contract to purchase her freedom? The Su Household had carried out all the suitable formalities meticulously, even contemplating the face of the Han household. They have been dad and mom themselves; how might they not perceive the priority for one’s youngsters?

“Alright, alright, lady, stand up now, we agree! Simply take a look at your self, you’re pitiable. See, you’ve even scraped your head. Fourth Daughter-in-law, take her inside to wash and deal with the wound. It’s getting hotter and pores and skin breakage might result in an infection, which might be troublesome.’

“Sure, I’ll take her to wash the wound immediately,” Su Wenyue promptly responded, pulling up Xiao Xi and bowing to Previous Man Han and Mrs. Yang.

“Thanks, Mom, on your understanding and permitting Xiao Xi to remain. I guarantee you that she is not going to trigger any hassle for anybody.”

“Come on now, what are you ready for? Hurry up and clear that wound, it’s the precedence. Fourth Daughter-in-law, you have to be drained from all of the day’s actions too. Relaxation in your room now, after which come out for dinner later. A baby from a rich household is so courteous, all this kneeling and bowing, what’s it for?”

Regardless of her phrases, Mrs. Yang inwardly appreciated Su Wenyue’s respect. Su Wenyue was somebody who understood the state of affairs properly, adopted guidelines, didn’t overstep her authority, and knew the right way to preserve her mother-in-law’s standing within the dwelling.

With the drama concluded, Han Yu felt sheepish. He too, may very well be mistaken in his judgment. Beforehand he thought that Xiao Xi, like her mistress, was silly. Little did he notice that she was concealing her wit, taking part in out this drama so successfully. The maid and her mistress sang in tune with each other; had he not identified higher upfront, he would have been persuaded that this was actually how issues have been. They managed to totally allure his dad and mom, sparing him the hassle of creating issues proper for them.

Regardless of this, Han Yu felt no discontent. In spite of everything, neither the Su Household nor his spouse made these preparations with out his information, and so they should have performed this fearing he can be caught in a tough place.

“Father and Mom, I’ve introduced again fairly just a few issues from my spouse’s dad and mom’ dwelling; let’s get all the pieces sorted first.” Seeing Su Wenyue and her servant heading to their room, he went off to handle his personal duties.

“Is that this actually the way it’s going to be?” Mrs.. Liu mused whether or not her mother-in-law was actually going to maintain the servant lady who dressed like a younger Miss, successfully including one other particular person to their family?