Noble Lady

Chapter 198 Hostages

The welcoming dinner lasted until dark.

However, since the guests had to go home after dinner, they did not drink much wine. Xue Hou also made an appointment with them to treat them to a drink another day.

The guests also said it was good.

After seeing off the guests, it was time for the Xue family to spend time together.

Xue Hou looked at Xue Huai in front of him and said, "He has become darker and taller. He also looks more stable."

"Dad, don't worry, your son has grown into a man who can handle things." It was Xue Chenyu who spoke.

Although she had a smile on her face when she said this, her eyes were firm and serious, without a hint of joking.

"Oh?" Lord Xue was a little curious.

Xue Chenyu and Madam Xue looked at each other and briefly told her how the three of them, mother and son, had gone to the Lu Mansion and invited Mr. Lu to visit.

It was more than half a month ago that Mrs. Xue last received a letter from Marquis Xue, and then he rushed back.

They had not had time to write to Mr. Lu to tell him that they were going to invite him.

"Is this true?!" Lord Xue couldn't contain his joy after hearing what they said. "That's great! Mr. Lu is a famous scholar. If he is willing to teach Xue Huai, why worry that this child won't become a talented person?"

Then he said excitedly, "Should we pick a day, pack up our things, and send Xue Huai over?"

Madam Xue smiled and said, "There's no need to send Xiao Huai over. Mr. Lu is coming to teach us. We can set up a private school in the Marquis' Mansion and use Mr. Lu's name. We won't be afraid of not being able to make a good impression."

"Good, good! That's great!" Lord Xue was even happier.

Being able to use the name of Mr. Lu to run the Marquis's family school, even if Xue Huai cannot become a talent all at once, being able to cultivate more talents will also give the Marquis's Mansion more say and make its position more stable.

Even if he gets older in the future, the Marquis' Mansion will have a new backer.

Isn’t this what many families do? They cultivate talents. They don’t expect every one of them to become successful, but as long as there are one or two who do, they have relied on this family to get ahead, so they have to remember the old ties.

I didn’t expect that the Wu’an Marquis Mansion would also be able to look forward to such a day.

Xue Luoyan was also chirping and complaining, "Dad, Mom and my elder sister won't take me with them. I'm obviously an adult now, and I can do something for the family."

"Okay, okay, our Luoluo has grown up now. I will definitely take you with me next time." Mrs. Xue quickly comforted her little daughter.

When Miss Xue Er heard that she would be taken with her next time, she stopped making a fuss.

"My Lord, you must thank Prince Cheng very much. He helped us a lot when we went to the Lu Mansion this time."

Lord Xue subconsciously glanced at Xue Chenyu, "Did the prince help?"

"Yes, if it weren't for the prince's help in introducing us, it would not be so easy for us to enter the gate of Lu Mansion." Mrs. Xue also glanced at Xue Chenyu, as if there was something else she meant.

Xue Chenyu: “…”

Her parents clearly didn't say anything to her, but it seemed like they said everything.

She felt very uncomfortable being looked at by her parents.

The family chatted and reminisced until the hour of Xu.

Xue Huai personally sent Xue Chenyu back and took her to Furongju before returning home.

In fact, Xue Chenyu could also return home by herself, and she could bring Qiuhua with her.

The reason why it is so troublesome is that I am afraid of causing gossip.

The next day.

Xue Chenyu called Mama Li and Qiniang over.

"I said before that as long as you do your job well, I will forgive you. Today I am here to fulfill my promise."

Madam Li quickly pulled Qi Niang to kowtow to Xue Chenyu, "My lady, your great kindness is unforgettable to me. From now on, as long as my lady commands me, I will do my utmost to fulfill it, even if it means going through fire and water."

"That's not necessary." Xue Chenyu's expression was indifferent, and it was impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry. "After I leave the He family, I don't care how you want to retaliate against me, but now that I'm still in the He family, I can't let you do what you want. Do you understand?"

She wanted to divorce He Minzhi, and there was no room for error in this matter.

"I understand, I understand. I will never cause any more trouble for you, young lady." Mother Li hastened to assure.

"The food that was previously arranged has been sent south in batches along with the speeding cars. We just happen to be in need of someone to take care of things in the south. You can take Dongyue with you."

Xue Chenyu is a more pragmatic person. Instead of listening to her promises, it is better to let her do something directly.

Anyway, the He family can't escape.

After the drought in the south is over, Dongyue will have grown up, and she should have divorced He Minzhi by then.

At that time, what Mother Li does to the He family will have nothing to do with her.

Now, it all depends on what decision Mother Li makes.

"I am willing to go to the south. I will definitely arrange for that batch of grain for you. Qi Niang will stay in the capital to serve you. I hope you will take care of her a little longer, considering that she has no parents or family."

"She's by my side, you don't have to worry about these things."

Mother Li kowtowed, but hesitated for a moment, "That girl, I..."

Xue Chenyu naturally knew that she was talking about He Jixiang.

"Mother Li, don't worry. She will have her own future. I won't say a word more about her mother. If one day you figure it out and want to tell him, you have to tell him yourself."

"Thank you girl!"

Mother Li kowtowed three times solemnly and then knelt for a long time without getting up.

Qi Niang also kowtowed.

Since her rebirth, Xue Chenyu hated these things of kowtow and kneeling the most. She waved her hand and asked the mother and daughter to go down and talk.

Once they separated, they wouldn't see each other for a long time.

Qinnan stayed in the capital to keep an eye on the He family and also as a hostage.

If Mother Li doesn't obey, her goddaughter is still in her hands.

However, this was just a precaution. Xue Chenyu felt it was better to speak upfront and then resort to force.

"Miss, Dongyue has gone to Jiangnan. She will no longer be by your side to protect you. You must take good care of yourself."

Dong Yue also knelt down and prepared to kowtow, but was pulled up by Xue Chenyu, "Why are you kneeling? We are not leaving right away. There are still several days before the next escort mission of the escort agency leaves."

"Before that, you have to help me train the new recruits. Otherwise, what will happen to the things in my warehouse after you leave? Are you really planning to just hand them over to Qi Niang and leave them there?"

Dong Yuelian said he didn't dare.

Then Yuzhu laughed at her, "The girl was joking with you to make you happy, you can't even hear it, you fool."

Dongyue puffed up her cheeks in anger.

After all, they are all young girls. Yuzhu, Qiuhua and Dongyue grew up together. They feel reluctant to let Dongyue go when they think about parting with them.

Seeing that the little girls were about to wipe their tears, Xue Chenyu waved her hand and asked them to hold hands and go aside to say goodbye.

During the past half month, the He family has been peaceful.

Mrs. Ji’s brother has not been found yet.

I heard that he has been avoiding the gambling house's debt collectors, hiding from place to place, staying here for two days, then there for two days, his whereabouts are unknown and he is impossible to find.

Mrs. Ji asked around for news about him, but ended up being targeted by those people.

Fortunately, the Ji family members are all officials, so those people from the gambling house dare not be too presumptuous.

If it were an ordinary family, they would have blocked the door and demanded payment long ago.

Ji Minrou is still imprisoned. Servants deliver meals to her every day, and the windows are sealed, preventing her from going out.

It seemed that unless the money was recovered, it would be difficult for her to leave the room.