Still angry from being publicly criticized by Hanzhong for not managing her son properly, Yin Yianniang cursed under her breath and had a maidservant call Xu Shuzhi back.
Due to his age, the eldest young master managed more shops and textile workshops. The second young master was somewhat weaker, but he was shrewd. This was exactly what Yin Yianniang hoped for. Although she wanted to see the two young masters fight, she didn’t actually want them to divide the family. As a concubine’s son, Hanren would not receive much property. The current situation of the two young masters fighting to mutual destruction was ideal.
But Hanren was disappointing, which also frustrated her.
After Xu Shuzhi returned, Yin Yianniang scolded her, and Xu Shuzhi began to cry softly.
When Han Ren Xu returned home, he saw this scene. Although he loved to play, he cared deeply for his younger sister. Seeing the situation, he couldn’t help but ask in surprise: “Mother, what’s wrong with Shu Zhi?”
Mother Yin had just scolded Shu Zhi and felt somewhat relieved. Seeing Han Ren return, her anger rose again, and she complained: “Isn’t it all because of this unfilial son! If you hadn’t been playing around and not coming home, how could your mother be scolded by her juniors at her age?”
Han Ren Xu, hearing her nagging, felt annoyed and wanted to quickly return to his room. But then a maidservant outside said: “Third Young Master, are you back? The Madam requests your presence.”
“I know, go tell the Madam I’ll change my clothes and come over shortly,” Han Ren Xu responded to the maidservant, then turned to Mother Yin with surprise: “Mother, what happened in the family today?”
Mother Yin briefly told him about the day’s events.
I don’t know if she was hiding something or for other reasons, but you should be careful when dealing with her.”
Han Ren Xu agreed, changed his clothes, and hurried to the main courtyard.
Chapter 9: Gathering Hearts (3)
Han Ren Xu wondered what the Madam wanted to see him about, suspecting he might be scolded. Soon he arrived at the main courtyard.
Yu Yi saw him and greeted him warmly, calling a maidservant to serve tea, and then directly said: “Han Ren, I have a task for you.” She pushed two account books toward him.
