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Suddenly mentioning Mo Xier, Night Star's expression changed, his face turning as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he said in a deep voice, "I ask Mother to stick to the point and not bring up other matters."
"What? You don't want to talk about that Demoness? I must speak of her in front of you today!" After saying this, she waved her hand and instructed Rong Mama beside her, "Go, call that Demoness here! I want to ask her what kind of poison she has put on my son to make him so unfilial!"
"Who dares! Anyone who steps into that courtyard today will be thrown out of this General's residence tomorrow! They will never return!" As soon as Old Madam finished speaking, he immediately shouted loudly.
Seeing the situation was not right, Madam Liu felt awkward staying here any longer. She stepped forward and said, "Old Madam, today is your family matter. It may not be appropriate for an outsider like me to watch from the side. I will take my leave now and will definitely visit again another day."
"No need! Madam Liu, please stay. You should help me judge whether this matter is truly my fault!" Old Madam turned around, trying to keep her.
Madam Liu showed a troubled expression as she looked at the man kneeling on the ground. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly nodded, "Since that's the case, I will respectfully comply. If I say anything inappropriate later, I hope Night General will forgive me."
Night Star fixed his gaze on Old Madam and did not care whether she stayed or not.
As their eyes shifted, no one noticed the change in Liu Xuxin's expression. She initially thought that the woman in that courtyard was merely a beautiful distraction for the man and posed no threat. However, seeing Aunt's expression as if facing a great enemy made her heart sink.
Rong Mama timidly looked at the two of them, her face full of hesitation. Both were masters; she could not offend either.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up! Whose servant are you?" Old Madam angrily slapped her back, causing her to let out a muffled sound!
With a sharp scream, Rong Mama jumped up as if pricked by thorns under her feet. Without any further hesitation, she turned and almost ran to the courtyard to call Mo Xier over.
Like a vengeful spirit from hell, Night Star was surrounded by a gloomy aura; even the air around him began to feel heavy.
"Aunt... why don't you let Xiner leave as well? Cousin seems to dislike me being here." A soft voice from behind broke the silence in the room.
With tearful eyes meeting Old Madam's dark gaze, Jiang Yu's expression slightly darkened. In just a moment, her thoughts raced through everything in her mind. She softly said, "You are not an outsider; if you want to stay here, then stay. Aunt also has some responsibility in this matter."
Meeting her puzzled gaze, Old Madam's expression turned unhappy with a hint of guilt. "In this matter, Aunt deceived you. Your cousin was very filial before; ever since that Demoness appeared, he has changed.
The reason for bringing you here is that one: I sincerely want you to be my daughter-in-law; two: thinking about your childhood bond with your cousin might make him reconsider."
As she spoke these words, Old Madam's face was filled with sincerity as she held Jiang Yu's hand with eyes full of regret. But deep down in her heart, only Jiang Yu knew why she said such things!
It was just some of her little schemes! Liu Xuxin appeared gentle, but she was definitely not an easy character to deal with.
With such certainty, she must have already regarded the Demoness as a hypothetical enemy, seeing her as a stumbling block to becoming the General's Wife, someone she had to eliminate quickly!
And for her, it was enough to sit back and reap the benefits without having to lift a finger. Such an easy task, all she had to do was use her words; why not take advantage of it?
After seeing such a gaze, Liu Xuxin didn’t think much more. Just as Old Madam had expected, she immediately believed her words.
Looking down at the man kneeling on the ground, she shook her head vigorously and said, “Aunt, you’re overthinking it. How could I blame you? It’s my fortune that Aunt thinks so highly of me.”
“It’s truly wonderful that you can think this way. You are so understanding, Xiner. If it were someone else, I really wouldn’t know how to explain,” Old Madam said with a comforting smile, her face filled with affection.
In the courtyard, Mo Xier had just closed her eyes for a short while when she heard the commotion outside.
In just one night, two people had come to cause trouble. She really didn’t know when this courtyard had become such a lively place in the General’s residence!
Restlessly turning over, she shouted towards the door, “Xinrong, what’s happening outside? Why is it so noisy?”
“Miss, it’s Rong Mama from Old Madam’s side who has come and said she wants to see you!” The voice from outside was clearly panicked, like ants on a hot pan, unable to find any direction.
After hearing this, Mo Xier furrowed her brows tightly. Since their last meeting, she hadn’t seen Old Madam again. Why did she suddenly want to see her now? What had happened?
As thoughts raced through her mind, she asked in a low voice, “Did the old woman say why she wanted me to go?”
“No, Rong Mama is currently blocked at the door by some young servants; no one dares to let her in. Miss, what should we do now?” Xinrong’s tone carried a clear hint of crying, as if tears would fall at any moment.
Shaking the iron chain on her wrist, she cursed softly under her breath. What nonsense! She was locked up now; how could she go with Rong Mama?
“Block her! Absolutely do not let her in! I am currently locked up by your young master and cannot leave here!”
“Yes, Miss, I understand!”
However, moments later, the noise outside grew even louder. As time passed, the young servants at the door could no longer hold back Rong Mama and ultimately let her barge in.
A woman stormed in, filled with anger. "You bunch of dog servants, how dare you stop me! Don't you know I am someone close to Old Madam? Now you even dare to defy Old Madam's orders!"
The young servant's face turned pale as he lowered his head and explained repeatedly, "We have no choice. You work for Old Madam and must consider her feelings, but we also have to consider the young master's feelings when we serve him. If the young master finds out you barged in today, we wouldn't know how to face the punishment!"
Despite his worried expression, Rong Mama seemed oblivious, her words dripping with disdain. "That's your problem, not mine."
"Who is making noise outside? Don't they know I need to rest?!" Just as Rong Mama was about to push the door open, a woman's sharp voice rang out from inside, filled with authority.
The hand that was about to push the door stopped instantly. After a brief pause, it turned into a knock as she said, "Old Madam requests your presence. The young lady may need some time before she can rest; please tidy up quickly as Old Madam is waiting."
After waiting for a long time in silence, the room remained eerily quiet. Just when Rong Mama was about to push the door again, a lazy voice drifted out from within.
"In that case, please wait outside for a moment while I get ready." With that said, she could no longer find an excuse to force her way in and had to wait outside.
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from inside the room. Not knowing what it was, Rong Mama asked cautiously, "Young lady, are you alright? Do you need me to come in and help?"
"No need! I'll be ready soon! Just wait outside calmly!" Unlike her previous lazy tone, Mo Xier's voice now carried a hint of urgency and tension.
After that sound, the room fell silent again. Rong Mama waited outside for about a quarter of an hour before losing her patience. Just as she was about to urge again, the door suddenly swung open from within.
There stood Mo Xier in a water-blue long dress, the long hem trailing behind her and swaying gently with her movements, exuding an alluring aura.
Her hair was meticulously styled, complemented by hair accessories in matching colors. The beautiful butterfly-shaped hairpin seemed almost alive as it danced among her hair with each step she took, drawing attention.
She raised her delicate hand slightly, revealing an exquisite white jade bracelet on her wrist. Her fair fingers were painted with vibrant red nail polish, resembling blooming peonies in their brilliance. The striking contrast with her fresh water-blue dress blended seamlessly on her figure without any sense of discord.
"Rong Mama, why are you so anxious? I can't meet Old Madam looking disheveled; that wouldn't show enough respect for my elders! I'm not a bird; I won't fly away. Why must you rush me and cause unnecessary anxiety?"
Though her tone was gentle, there was an unmistakable hint of reproach in her words. Her haughty expression didn't even spare Rong Mama a glance; she clearly regarded the person before her with disdain.
Rong Mama felt unwillingness in her heart; in her eyes, this woman was merely arrogant because of her connection to Night Star. She couldn't help but feel contempt for her and softly replied, "Young lady, please hurry. If you spent the time talking on your feet instead of standing here chatting, you would have already reached Old Madam by now! If Old Madam gets upset later, don't blame this old servant for not reminding you!"
Her seemingly warning words were actually filled with disdain for Mo Xier.
As if she hadn't heard, her smile remained as she said, "Then please guide the way, Grandma."
Upon hearing this, Rong Mama let out a light hum, flicked her sleeve, and naturally walked ahead to lead the way.
After walking for a moment, Mo Xier suddenly seemed to remember something. She lightly exclaimed and called out to Xinrong.
The maid who had been walking behind her immediately stepped forward. As Mo Xier reached out her hand, Xinrong instinctively supported her, looking at her with a gaze full of fear, unsure of what the woman intended to do.
"Miss, do you have any instructions?"
Mo Xier chuckled lightly and said casually, "What do you servants rely on to be in the General's residence?"
This question was strange; what else could it be but the young master? If it weren't for Night Star's numerous military achievements over the years, where would the glory of the General's residence come from today?
Xinrong thought this in her heart and answered accordingly, "Naturally, it's the young master."
"I see. Then do you think that given my relationship with your young master, I can be considered a master?" The question was asked lightly, as if it were casual, yet it put the respondent in a difficult position.
"This..." Xinrong hesitated and dared not speak. Her eyes lowered, she couldn't bring herself to look up and only stared at the ground beneath her feet.
Seemingly sensing her inner hesitation, Mo Xier placed her other hand over Xinrong's slightly trembling hand and smiled as she said, "Don't be afraid; just speak your mind."
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