The brothers agreed. Xu Hanxiao looked at Xu Hanzhong: “Big Brother, shall we go to the study to talk?”
Xu Hanzhong nodded. Since their mother now knew about this, he would have to give Hanxiao this batch of silk, but Hanxiao would need to give him some business in return.
Madam Xu said: “Yin Yianniang, come with me.” She had to let go of her daughter and followed nervously. “
On the way to the main hall, Yin Yianniang became increasingly uneasy as Madam Xu remained silent, wondering what she wanted to say.
Arriving at the front hall, Yu Yi sat at the head seat and noticed Yin Yianniang standing, not daring to sit. She knew her previous authoritative words had taken effect.
After Master Xu’s death and the madam’s worsening health, with the young masters fighting over dividing the family, Yin Yianniang’s thoughts had begun to stir.
However, Madam Xu was still the mistress of the household. Seeing her suddenly become harsh today, Yin Yianniang wondered if she knew about her little schemes.
Yu Yi slightly raised her chin: “Sit.”
“Thank you, Madam,” Yin Yianniang spoke carefully, perching on only half the chair.
Yu Yi simply talked about feeling confined in her room these past few days, feeling frustrated. Yin Yianniang became increasingly uneasy, sensing that Madam Xu had changed after her illness, or perhaps she had always been more perceptive than Yin Yianniang had imagined.
After some idle chat, Yu Yi softly asked: “Hanren has been staying out at night these past few days. What’s going on?
Yin Yianniang’s heart skipped a beat: “Oh, the child is just playful.”
“Playful? If Yin Yianniang cannot manage Hanren, I’ll discipline him myself. To prevent him from causing trouble and embarrassing the Xu family,” Yu Yi said calmly.
Yin Yianniang hurriedly responded: “Yes, I’ll go back and discipline him strictly. I’ll make sure he doesn’t continue like this!”
After leaving the main hall, Yin Yianniang returned to her courtyard and found Shuzhi was not there. She understood her daughter’s thoughts. Once, when Wan Hua’s cousin visited, Xu Shuzhi happened to see him, and since then, her young heart had been attached to that young master Lin, always seeking opportunities to please Wan Hua.
