CHAPTER 113: CHAPTER 113 PUNISHED TO KNEEL FOR 1 NIGHT TO REFLECT (2)

No wonder he dares to live alone on the desolate mountain.

She took the shovel in her hand.

"Sister-in-law, the shovel is for digging herbs, not for killing people!" Li Yuzhu said coldly.

Watching as the shovel was snatched away, the Xue Family’s face turned bright red with anger.

She pointed at Li Yuzhu, Great Princess, and Second Princess, a look of indignation, "Well, you little sisters-in-law, outsiders are beating up your sister-in-law, yet none of you help? I treat you so well usually!"

The Great Princess always knew how to gauge situations; with Mu Yuanxiu’s skills, she simply couldn’t win.

Helping wouldn’t be seeking death?

But she was concerned about her reputation, so she only said, "I support the principle, not the person."

The Second Princess still hoped to eat Mu Yuanxiu’s roasted rabbit meat again, so she waved dismissively and said, "Sister-in-law, you’re an adult, what’s the point in arguing with him? He’s the younger generation. As Mother said, adults don’t argue with children."

Li Yuzhu spoke even more bluntly, "Sister-in-law, over such a trivial matter, you’re making such a fuss, even using a shovel to hit someone, is it necessary to make such a scene? He has helped us quite a bit!"

"Help? I didn’t see any help. I only saw him trying to lure my son away, trying to take you away!" The Xue Family sneered.

Li Yuzhu raised her eyebrows coldly, "Sister-in-law, your words are quite unpleasant. I’m an unmarried young lady, being spoken about like this by you, do I still have a good reputation?"

Mu Yuanxiu glanced at the Xue Family, patted Li Jing’s shoulder, and whispered a few words to him.

Li Jing immediately ran away.

The Xue Family called for him, but he ignored her.

"You brat, where are you running off to!" She urged the Great Princess and the others, "Quick, follow Jingjing, don’t let him get lost."

The Great Princess chuckled lightly, "Sister-in-law, why don’t you chase him yourself? With his small legs, I can’t outrun him."

"You..." The Xue Family was fuming.

"What’s with the noise?" Prince Luling’s authoritative voice rang out loudly.

Everyone looked ahead and saw Li Jing holding Prince Luling’s hand coming over.

Behind this grandfather and grandson, the Princely Heir and his brothers followed.

Their expressions were all quite grim.

Even the Princely Heir’s face was rarely somber.

The Xue Family’s face turned awkward as she walked over.

"Father." She glanced at the Princely Heir, "Husband."

The Princely Heir looked at her, "It’s getting late, take the younger sisters home." He couldn’t admonish the Xue Family in front of outsiders.

Mu Yuanxiu was there, and the Liu Family father and son were in the new house nearby.

The Xue Family bit her lip and called back at the little sisters-in-law, "Let’s go, head back!"

She walked back, indignant.

The Great Princess and Second Princess followed her away.

Li Yuzhu held onto Li Jing and didn’t leave; they continued to stand in place.

Mu Yuanxiu stepped forward and greeted Prince Luling with a respectful salute, "Uncle Li."

Prince Luling nodded slightly, saying, "I heard from Jingjing that you were just helping Yuzhu sow seeds?"

"Just a small favor, not worth mentioning." Mu Yuanxiu said humbly.

"No no no, sowing seeds can’t be considered a small matter. How about this, come over for a meal at our place someday." Prince Luling said with a hearty laugh.

"Thank you, Uncle Li." Mu Yuanxiu nodded and left, taking his sickle with him.

"Hey, he’s not even polite at all?" Li Xing’an rolled his eyes at Mu Yuanxiu’s departing figure.

Prince Luling glanced at everyone, then with a stern expression, turned and walked up the mountain with his hands behind his back.

"Let’s head back." The Princely Heir picked up Li Jing, "Why did you run down the mountain? Little aunt is busy; you shouldn’t pester her to play."

"I wasn’t being naughty, both little aunt and Uncle Yuanxiu praised me for being good." Li Jing said proudly.

Li Xing’an walked to the place where the seeds were sown, lifted the dry grass and peered inside, "Third sister, where are the seeds?"

Li Yuzhu laughed, "The seeds are in the soil, how can you see them?"

The Second Young Master walked over and pulled Li Xing’an up, "You don’t understand, huh? If seeds aren’t sown in the ground, how will they sprout?"

"What do you know?"

"Of course I know, I understand more than you do!"

"Aren’t you going yet? Father is already far away." The Princely Heir hadn’t seen his younger siblings keep up, so he turned to shout at them.

"Stop arguing, Father seems to have left in anger. Let’s hurry back." Li Yuzhu grabbed the shovel and walked quickly to catch up.

It’s rare to see Prince Luling angry; could the muddled Prince want to punish the Xue Family?

"Almost forgot about something, I have to ask Father." Li Xing’an smacked his forehead.

He disapproved of Li Yuzhu’s slow pace and carried Li Yuzhu on his back, running ahead.

The Second Young Master chased after them.

After all, they were young, and they quickly caught up to Prince Luling.

Prince Luling walked in silence, face stern.

Li Xing’an put Li Yuzhu down and went over, "Father, why invite that kid for dinner again?"

Saying they should associate often, but now being serious about it?

Li Xing’an didn’t like Mu Yuanxiu visiting their home often.

The Second Young Master also walked over and asked, "That’s right, Father, it’s not appropriate."

The Princely Heir had always supported Prince Luling’s actions, and he didn’t participate in opposing his two brothers.

But Li Jing sighed, "Uncle Yuanxiu is very nice, why can’t you invite him for dinner?"

Prince Luling looked back at his sons, then at the Princely Heir, "Isn’t it because of the eldest? You need to manage your wife better! In broad daylight, she hits someone, does she have the demeanor of a Heir’s wife?"

Li Yuzhu thought, the Prince Mansion is gone, how is there a Heir’s wife? Just a bunch of meaningless titles!

However, she quickly realized that Lord was angry because of face?

It seems the Xue Family touched the family’s untouchable scales and is likely to be punished.

The Princely Heir looked ashamed, "Father, back in the cave, I will certainly manage the Xue Family well."

"You blindly indulge her, it’ll lead to trouble eventually!" Prince Luling reminded the Princely Heir.

The Princely Heir bowed his head, "Father’s lesson is right."

Prince Luling added, "The eldest’s wife bullied the young and wanted to hit him; I invited Mu Yuanxiu for a meal just to soothe him and ease his feelings. Wouldn’t it be awkward if he held a grudge against the eldest’s wife?"

"Yes, your sons understand." The Princely Heir and his brothers responded together.

Li Yuzhu thought, wouldn’t Mu Yuanxiu be so petty as to hold a grudge against the Xue Family?

However, she worried that the Xue Family might hold a grudge against Mu Yuanxiu.

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The whole family returned to the mountain.

Prince Luling’s temper immediately flared; after reprimanding the Princely Heir, he admonished the Xue Family.

The Princess Consort Luling understood the cause and effect: it was because the Xue Family hit someone.

"A dignified Heir’s wife, fighting with someone publicly? You’ve lost all face for the Prince Mansion!" The Princess Consort Luling said coldly, "You won’t have dinner tonight; kneel and reflect for the night!"

The Princely Heir hurried to persuade, "Mother Consort, this... this punishment is too severe..."

"You’re still speaking for her? Look at her coming here, causing so much trouble in just a month? Dropping daughters, selling little aunts, and now fighting with someone today!" The Princess Consort Luling no longer looked at the Xue Family, coldly said, "If she doesn’t want to stay with our family, I will write a letter to send her back to Duke An and have him come to retrieve his daughter."

Send her back? Is this a hint of dismissal?

The Xue Family’s face changed.