Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 95: Losing Face Completely (2/2)
After the feast, Mrs. Yang and her daughter-in-law still had to help, cleaning the Kitchen and tidying up before they could leave.
“Grandma.” Everyone was bustling about, but Mrs. Han Zhou took the opportunity to stealthily approach Grandma Han when people were not paying attention.
“Brother Ping’s daughter-in-law, what are you doing here instead of helping in the Kitchen? Is this a time for slacking off? With that lazy and gluttonous Mrs. Wang and those people from the Second House, I’m not at ease with the leftovers from today’s feast just sitting in the Kitchen without anyone watching over them.” Grandma was in a foul mood and had no kind words for Mrs. Zhou, who she usually favored.
“Grandma, rest assured, I’ve locked away today’s leftover birthday packages and main dishes securely. Besides, am I the kind of person who likes to idle? Having been married into the Han Family for so long, Grandma should be clear about my character. I have a matter to discuss with you, Grandma.” With resentment toward the people of the Second House in her heart, Mrs. Han Zhou had already thought of a plan that could strike at the Second House while gaining benefits for herself, and she was eager to seek out Grandma Han.
“Oh? What is it? Does it have to do with the Second House?”
“Grandma, what do you think about Fourth Daughter-in-law’s servant girl? The one named Xiao Xi.”
Upon hearing the name Xiao Xi, Grandma was first taken aback and then recalled who she was, her face showing disdain and disgust.
“What about her? Isn’t she just a sharp-tongued little girl? Her mistress is full of bad ideas, and she’s no good herself.”
Since Fourth Daughter-in-law joined the family, things had changed for the Second House; they grew more assertive and even dared to confront her. Clearly, this had something to do with Fourth Daughter-in-law. Although Grandma Han had no solid proof, it didn’t prevent her from speculating and imagining. Moreover, Su Wenyue’s previous stance in support of Mrs. Yang had left Grandma Han with a grudge.
Upon hearing Grandma’s words, Mrs. Zhou knew she had to change Grandma’s opinion to achieve her goal.
“Mother, you’ve wronged Xiao Xi. She’s a good girl. I saw her working in the Kitchen, quick and clean. She’s much better than Han Yu’s wife, and she’s even quite good-looking. She speaks and acts with grace, no less than a servant girl from a Wealthy Family. Even the Miss from a lesser family can’t compare to her. It’s no wonder people say it’s better to marry a servant from a grand household than a lady from a lesser one; there is reason in those words.”
“Is that girl really that good? You’re speaking on her behalf as if Xiao Xi were your own servant, protecting her like this. But she does seem to be a straightforward girl, better than Han Yu’s wife, without too many schemes. It’s a pity she is just a servant girl.”
“What’s there to fear about being a servant girl? As long as she redeems herself, she’s a citizen with good standing. If Han Yu’s wife agrees to let her go, that’s all that matters.”
“Brother Ping’s daughter-in-law, be honest with me. With all your eager praise for Xiao Xi, are you harboring some ulterior motive?” The old lady still hadn’t completely lost her wits.