latelenovela Chapter 189 A Not-So-Smart Group of People
Chapter 189 A Not-So-Smart Group of People
With the support of many servants, Xu Weiming immediately became more assertive. With the help of the servants, he stood up and pointed at Jiang Lige condescendingly, cursing, "You really don't know how high the heavens are and how deep the earth is."
Letting such a thing run rampant outside is a disgrace to the Xu family.
There was no point in talking any more. Jiang Lige didn't want to get entangled with Xu Weiming any more, so he raised his hand and threw a piece of letter over. "Read it carefully before you talk to me."
The letter paper was the one Jiang Lige had just asked the shopkeeper for downstairs. There was a crooked pattern drawn on it that I didn't know what it was. What could you tell from it?
Several servants standing in front of Xu Weiming sneered and said sarcastically, "I don't know where this little girl came from, but she's quite pretty. She's behaving like this, is she trying to attract our master's attention?"
Just when everyone was sweating for Jiang Lige, Xu Weiming's legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground. His face was filled with horror as he stammered, "Sir..."
"Shut up!" Jiang Lige immediately interrupted Xu Weiming, his brows drooping as he added, "What? Brother, why don't you let your people get out!"
"Yes, yes, sister."
Xu Weiming was sweating profusely. He turned around and kicked the servant beside him, cursing, "You ignorant thing, get out of here!"
The servants were stunned by the scolding, and immediately retreated with their heads lowered and stood in a neat row behind Xu Weiming.
After all, it was a family scandal, and Jiang Lige didn't want to expose it in front of others, so he said, "Apologize."
Upon hearing this, Xu Weiming hurriedly bowed, and the servants behind him followed suit in a confused manner. "I'm sorry, sister/Miss."
"..." Jiang Lige curled his lips. He really didn't feel comfortable calling them stupid in front of everyone. He rubbed his brows and reminded them, "Apologize to the shopkeeper and Miss Mei Shuang."
"Oh!" Xu Weiming finally came to his senses. Although he was a little reluctant, he still apologized reluctantly under Jiang Lige's sharp eyes, "I'm sorry, Miss Mei Shuang. I'm sorry, Shopkeeper Cui."
After all, he was a domineering man, so Jiang Lige didn't expect him to be sincere. He took two steps forward, pulled the purse from Xu Weiming's waist, and handed a silver ingot to the shopkeeper.
"I apologize, shopkeeper. My brother has been so rude and has caused you all this trouble. It's truly my Xu family's fault. This money will first compensate you for all the losses you suffered at the restaurant today. If that's not enough, please take a message to the Xu residence. I, Xu Weiyue, will definitely give you an explanation."
The shopkeeper still didn't understand Jiang Lige's identity, but after hearing what she said, he roughly guessed her identity as a "Xu family member". How could he dare to make trouble? He quickly spoke.
"Miss Xu, you are too polite. It is our inn's fault for not treating you well. This silver is enough."
Jiang Lige exchanged a few more pleasantries with the shopkeeper, then stuffed the entire purse into Mei Shuang's hands and said sincerely:
"Miss Meishuang has suffered so much. It's my brother's fault. We will give you a satisfactory explanation. Take this money and go to the doctor to check on your health. When we return home, I will ask you to prepare a gift and come to apologize."
Mei Shuang huddled in the corner and hesitated for a moment. Looking at Jiang Lige's sincere expression, she finally nodded slightly.
After Jiang Lige appeased the two biggest victims, he walked directly to the railing on the second floor and said loudly, "Everyone, my younger brother has been rude and has offended you. Wei Yue apologizes to everyone."
Many people in the audience had been bullied by Xu Weiming. After hearing Jiang Lige's words, they couldn't help but question it, "Miss Xu, you're being so careless!"
Jiang Lige didn't seem annoyed at all when he heard this. He simply said, "Starting tomorrow, the Xu Mansion's gatekeepers will set up an apology stand for three days. If anyone has been troubled by my brother in the past, you are welcome to come to the Xu family to complain. We will hold everyone responsible for anyone affected! I also promise today that we will strictly monitor this and will never let this happen again."
As soon as these words were spoken, it was clear that the Xu family was determined to admit their mistakes. Although this move was not very brilliant, it was fair and aboveboard. It could shut up the people and help the Xu family regain some public support.
After dealing with these, Jiang Lige bowed to everyone, apologized, grabbed Xu Weiming and prepared to go home.
In the carriage, Jiang Lige, Ning Yunxiao, Manzhu and Xu Weiming looked at each other in silence.
Xu Weiming was the first to break the silence, calling out flatteringly, "Princess cousin, it's been years since we last met. You've become even more beautiful."
"Don't use your tricks to please girls against me." Jiang Lige glanced at Xu Weiming with dissatisfaction and said, "My identity should not be exposed. Don't call me like this again in the future."
"Oh, sister."
Facing Jiang Lige's murderous gaze, Xu Weiming dared not ride in the same carriage with her. After responding to her words, he immediately found an excuse to get off the carriage and rode his horse to follow the team back home.
Now there was no need to write a letter. The group followed the Xu family's carriage directly into the city.
After taking in the prosperity of South City, Manzhu finally let go of the curtain and asked Jiang Lige, "Who is Wei Yue? Young Master, how many other identities do you have that I don't know about?"
"The Xu family had few descendants by the time of my uncle's generation. My uncle had four daughters before he had a son in his sixth pregnancy." Jiang Lige sighed and explained to the two, "The first three daughters are now married, and the only one left in the mansion is Xu Weiyue, the fourth legitimate daughter of the Xu family. As a legitimate sister, there is no one more suitable than Xu Weiyue to teach Xu Weiming."
"Having a child in old age is a natural way to cherish it." Manzhu summed it up accurately and then asked, "The situation has developed to this point. Perhaps it is the result of the Xu family's blind favoritism."
Jiang Lige shook his head and said firmly, "No, even if my uncle is indifferent to protect his son, my grandmother will never allow this to happen."
Manzhu raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. "People's hearts are hidden. Besides, you grew up in the imperial court. How could you know what life is like in your family thousands of miles away?"
Jiang Lige didn't argue, but simply said: "I believe in the Xu family."
Manzhu spread her hands and said, "Let's wait and see."
Ning Yunxiao naturally believed Jiang Lige's judgment and said, "The Xu family's great-grandfather once served as the Prince's Grand Tutor. The family was full of upright people, yet they raised a son like this. This matter is unbelievable."
Jiang Lige immediately understood the hidden meaning of Ning Yunxiao's words, which reminded her of an incident in her previous life.
In her previous life, before the fall of Southern Chu, her father had ordered the exile of the entire Xu family. She didn't know the reason, but how could a century-old family collapse overnight?
Things must first rot before insects can be born.
The same should be true for the Xu family's disaster. This long-planned conspiracy must have had causes and effects before it collapsed.
But now that she has been reborn, she cannot let the tragedy of her previous life happen again!