Chapter 289: Chapter 289

"That’s good, I was worried you might feel wronged. After all, he has been married before," said Sister-in-law Chai. "Many men tend to compare their current wife with their former one, which was my concern."

"No, he even said I wasn’t allowed to mention his ex-wife, and he also forbade me from comparing myself to her. He told me doing so would belittle myself," replied Chai E Ying. For more chapters visıt 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽

Sister-in-law Chai was surprised, "Oh? Did he say that?"

"Yes." Chai E Ying nodded.

Sister-in-law Chai sighed in relief, smiling as she said, "Li Dalang truly cares for you. Your brother and I can rest assured."

When Chai E Ying went to eat with everyone, Sister-in-law Chai, not entirely at ease, secretly approached Nanny Jiang to inquire about Chai E Ying’s situation in the Li Family. She needed to confirm whether Chai E Ying was telling the truth.

She worried that Chai E Ying, concerned about saving face, might only mention the good parts.

Nanny Jiang shared everything she had seen and heard with Sister-in-law Chai.

"The young master treats Miss Chai well, and the Li Family members are kind too."

"And what about those two children? Are they under E Ying’s care?"

Nanny Jiang replied, "The Li Family lady said the newlyweds need rest and that the children wouldn’t let them sleep in peace, so she kept them with her. That little girl from the Li Family is very attached to Miss Chai, calling her ’mother’ all the time. The older child remembers better and doesn’t call her ’mother,’ but ’aunt.’ However, both children listen to Miss Chai and aren’t troublesome."

Sister-in-law Chai breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems the Li Family is quite decent after all."

Old Mrs. Chai and Miss Chai returned home in disarray.

The servant was surprised and asked, "Old Madam, what happened? Is everything alright?"

Old Mrs. Chai was too angry to speak, complaining about a headache as she went to change clothes and lie down.

Miss Chai called the servant, "Is the master at home?"

The servant replied, "Yes, it’s a hot day, he hasn’t gone out."

"Quickly tell the master that the old madam has a headache and ask him to come see her," instructed Miss Chai.

The servant looked at her in confusion, answered in agreement, and turned to deliver the message. Didn’t they go to see the Third Sister? Why come back looking ?

Upon learning of their return, Second Master Chai immediately came to see them.

However, his expression was displeased and he repeatedly scolded them for going to the old house to confront Chai E Ying and her siblings.

"Father, why are you still defending that dead girl Chai E Ying? She had someone bully Grandma, and she’s terrified," Miss Chai said, feeling wronged.

This time, Second Master Chai didn’t stand by his daughter. Instead, he reprimanded her.

"The Li Family is related to the County Magistrate. If you went to make trouble for E Ying, you’re disrespecting the Li Family, and both the Li Family and the County Magistrate can’t forgive you," Second Master Chai shouted.

Miss Chai argued back, "Father, isn’t Lord County Magistrate too busy with official affairs to care about Chai E Ying, a distant relative’s young girl?"

"You still don’t understand? The County Magistrate doesn’t care about Chai E Ying’s affairs; he cares about face. You’ve embarrassed the Li Family, which means you’ve embarrassed the County Magistrate!" Second Master Chai scolded again.

Miss Chai couldn’t comprehend. If Chai E Ying embarrassed herself, shouldn’t the Li Family disown her? Why would they care about Chai E Ying’s situation?

But under her father’s stern gaze, Miss Chai was frightened and obediently said, "Understood, Father, I won’t go there anymore."

After reprimanding his daughter, Second Master Chai went to reason with Old Mrs. Chai.

Old Mrs. Chai shared the same thoughts as Miss Chai: as long as Chai E Ying was taught a lesson and listened to her, the Li Family would heed her words.

Then, wouldn’t the County Magistrate still take care of the Chai Family?

She had her own ideas and refused to listen to Second Master Chai.

Second Master Chai’s face darkened even further in anger, and he could only say, "Now that the County Magistrate’s son is residing with the Li Family, if you interrupt Chai E Ying, you’re indirectly disturbing the County Magistrate’s son."

When Old Mrs. Chai heard about the County Magistrate’s son, she finally quieted down and dared not say anything further.

After persuading the family, Second Master Chai immediately prepared gifts and personally headed to the Chai Family’s old house.

It’s customary to visit family three days after the marriage, to go in the morning and return by evening.

At this point, it was already past midday, and Chai E Ying, Li Xingmao, and Li Lixing wouldn’t return to the Li Family, but stay at the Chai Family’s old house.

Second Master Chai speculated in his heart, instructing the coachman to drive directly to the old house in Taohua River Village.

Because there were guests, the house gates remained open as Second Master Chai got off the carriage, leading the coachman carrying gifts, and walked straight into the house.

Seeing two government officials sitting in the pavilion enjoying tea and chatting casually, Second Master Chai’s steps lightened significantly as he approached with a smile, bowing his hands earnestly, "Greetings, Lords."

The government officials merely nodded at him without saying much.

Eldest Young Master Chai carried a teapot and was coming out of the kitchen. Seeing him approaching, he frowned.

Second Master Chai showed a sour face when meeting the siblings, but when he saw the government officials, he turned to fawning flattery, which was laughable!

Since most of the large estate still remained in Second Master Chai’s hands, Eldest Young Master Chai couldn’t afford to clash with him now, so he went forward to greet him, "Second Father is here?"

He walked into the pavilion and refilled tea for the government officials.

The officials repeatedly expressed their politeness, taking the teapot and pouring tea themselves.

They were polite to Eldest Young Master Chai but indifferent to Second Master Chai.

Second Master Chai felt uncomfortable.

"I heard E Ying is here, so I passed by to take a look. By the way, the county magistrate’s son is still here, right? You must entertain him well and don’t offend him." Second Master Chai said, lifting his step towards the main house.

Eldest Young Master Chai saw him bringing gifts and mentioning Li Lixing, sneered coldly in his heart.

What a joke to say he passed by to see E Ying; in reality, he came to see Li Lixing.

"He’s here, Second Father. Rest in the main room first, I’ll go get him," said Eldest Young Master Chai as he invited Second Master Chai into the main house, and then went to the side room to find Li Lixing.

Li Lixing was playing chess with Li Xingmao, and upon hearing Eldest Young Master Chai say that Second Master Chai wanted to see him, he waved impatiently, "I don’t know him and don’t want to see him, I’m busy!" He then urged Li Xingmao to make his move.

Having been here for many days, Li Lixing also knew what kind of person Second Master Chai was.

Everyone disliked him, and of course, he did too.

Eldest Young Master Chai wished he could chase Second Master Chai away, but lacked an excuse.

Li Lixing not seeing him provided a just reason for expelling him.

"Alright then, I’ll just let him leave," said Eldest Young Master Chai, turning to go.

But at this moment, Li Yuzhu called out to him, "Wait, Brother Chai."

Eldest Young Master Chai turned back, "Third Sister, is something the matter?"

Li Yuzhu looked at Chai E Ying who was sitting aside watching Li Xingmao play chess, smiling slightly, "Brother Chai, Miss Chai has been troublesome to Sister-in-law Chai several times because Second Master Chai did not manage her. Now that Second Master Chai is here, it’s just right to have him promise to keep Miss Chai in check."

Eldest Young Master Chai raised his eyebrows slightly, "I’m afraid he’ll just talk and won’t act."

From childhood to now, he had never seen Second Master Chai managing Miss Chai. Otherwise, how could Miss Chai have grown to be this spoiled? Eldest Young Master Chai sneered inwardly.

Li Yuzhu laughed, "There’s a witness here; if a witness testifies, he won’t dare not to manage."

She smiled and pointed at Li Lixing.

To not use borrowed influence would be such a waste.

Eldest Young Master Chai’s eyes brightened, he grinned, "Third Sister, this method is feasible." He saluted Li Lixing, "Mr. Li, please do us a favor, meet my Second Father."

Li Lixing looked up, "Oh, still need to meet him, huh?"

"Meet him, say something harsh, and he will manage Miss Chai," Li Yuzhu winked cunningly, telling Li Lixing how to speak when meeting Second Master Chai.

Her crafty idea left everyone in the room startled, their mouths agape.

Chai E Ying clapped and laughed immediately, "Good idea!"

Li Xingmao’s mouth twitched, his Third Sister was as clever as ever.

Eldest Young Master Chai laughed, "Good, this idea is excellent." This was considerate for the siblings, Third Sister truly was exceptionally wise.

Li Lixing agreed and followed Eldest Young Master Chai to the main house.

Seeing a young boy of about ten, dressed smartly, enter, Second Master Chai swiftly stepped forward to greet, "Mr. Li," his face full of smiles and flattery.

But Li Lixing was unmoved; lifting his brows he coldly said, "Oh, you are Brother Chai’s Second Father, Second Master Chai. You are biased towards Miss Chai and do not care for Third Sister. Miss Chai insults Third Sister, and you do nothing. Are you coming here deliberately to anger Third Sister? You are really insidious."

Leaving Second Master Chai entirely ashamed, he repeatedly promised that Miss Chai would no longer bully Chai E Ying, "I won’t let her sister bully E Ying anymore."

Li Lixing continued, "I don’t believe in your words; why not write a note? If Miss Chai causes trouble again, you will pay a thousand taels."

Second Master Chai was shocked, his face turned white, stammering and not daring to write the note.

Li Lixing snorted coldly, "Second Master Chai dares not to write the note, so you are just talking, huh? You mean to allow Miss Chai to bully Sister-in-law Li? You are hypocritical, really a villain!"

Second Master Chai was reprimanded to the point his face turned pale.

Fearing Li Lixing might go to the county magistrate to slander him, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and write the note.

At worst, when he returns, he’ll properly manage his second daughter so she won’t trouble Chai E Ying. As long as she doesn’t come, he won’t pay the money.