After the Republic of China

Chapter 23 Substitution
Although the mother and daughter of the main house, the Bai family, did not move much, they still had eyes to watch.

Then, after a while, the news about Shao Xiuxue venting out of the bedroom of the main house in a fit of anger reached the old lady of Xifutang.

It was Suo's mother who answered the old lady.

She saw that the old lady's complexion was not good after hearing this, and she secretly regretted that she should have answered the words honestly and disturbed the old lady's sleepiness.

Mrs. Shao was strict with others, but she was extremely trusting and tolerant towards Suo's mother who had been with her for most of her life.

Seeing her regretful look, the old lady finally held back her anger and asked, "Do you know why Xiuxue got angry?"

Suo's mother didn't have any feelings for the second young lady who was a concubine, and she even looked down upon her.

In the past, she had seen too much of the reserved and upbringing of the ladies, and she blushed for some of Miss Shao's rude behavior.

Seeing the old lady's question, she simply didn't hide it anymore, and said directly: "Our people are far away, and we didn't hear the specifics. We only heard the second lady's yelling, and it seemed that I heard the eldest lady's name."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shao's expression darkened, "Ms. Bai is going crazy."

Mother Suo lowered her head, unable to continue.

Fortunately, Mrs. Shao didn't need anyone to answer, and continued to speak harshly: "No matter what, the eldest girl is the eldest daughter, so they shouldn't come to judge. And she still yells at night, this is what girls should do."

Having said that, he was already angry.

Suo's mother hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, old lady. After all, you are at home, and others don't know about it. If you teach it later, the second lady will improve."

Old Mrs. Shao was a little tired, she waved her hand and pushed Mother Suo away, and murmured: "Tell me, am I doing something wrong with this matter today?"

Suo's mother disapproved of the old lady acquiescing to Bai's and staying in the main house as an aunt, but the old lady insisted.

It happened that there were many people in the room during the day, and she was busy with the New Year's affairs, so she didn't ask in detail.

At this moment, the old lady raised her head by herself, Suo's mother relied on her courage and asked in a low voice: "Aunt Bai's move to the main house is against the rules. If the old lady knows about it, how can I explain it?"

Mrs. Shao also regretted her actions during the day, but after the incident happened, she was ashamed to ask Bai to move out again.

Then, she said angrily, "I'm not angry with the big girl."

This anger was a bit too much, Suo's mother thought to herself, the young lady didn't do anything, she only blamed the young lady for looking too much like the married Mrs. Lu.

Obviously, Mrs. Shao has the right to be willful, and she continued to complain, "This Bai family is really not a good person. She actually told me to hurry up and complied with her plan."

Suo's mother looked at the old lady helplessly, and said: "It is already a fact that Mrs. Bai has moved the room. Fortunately, they won't be staying for long. It will be fine after this time is over."

Mrs. Shao's son is the most important thing in her heart.

"That's the only way to go." Thinking of her eldest son who was far away in Beiping and never came back, she sighed, "If it wasn't for Mingkang's future, would I have really followed Bai's wishes?"

Suo's mother hurriedly said: "That's not the case, the old lady is kind-hearted after all."

This sounded pleasing to the ear, and old lady Shao's expression eased, "I don't know, can Mingkang be promoted smoothly this time?"

In terms of official business, Suo's mother was really speechless, but she also understood that the old lady acquiesced in Bai's move of the room.

After all, the Bai family is up now, and there are contacts in Peiping who can talk to them. With their family's help, I think the old man will be able to go his way this time, right?

She didn't ask Suo's mother to say this, but Mrs. Shao was the first to explain: "The old man doesn't like those fast-moving dogs the most. We'd better keep Mingkang's affairs a secret."

Suo's mother breathed a sigh of relief, "I have to keep it a secret, not afraid of the old man's anger, but afraid of the bad guys getting in the way."

"That's right." Mrs. Shao nodded, and said again: "By the way, take a chance tomorrow to explain to Mrs. Bai, and tell her not to get carried away and come to the old man."

Hearing this, Suo's mother sighed: "That's right, after all, Mrs. Bai lacks some education and can't hold back. Fortunately, our little aunt and grandma won't come back this year, otherwise this matter will be even more difficult."

Grandma Shao Lanxiang's aunt is the daughter of Mrs. Shao. She is old and her family is in great pain.

This younger sister of hers disliked the Bai family who seduced her elder brother so disregarding etiquette.

"That's not what you said." Mrs. Shao thought of her daughter's attitude and had a headache. "I don't know how the fight is going outside? I hope my uncle will not go to the front line."

The battle was imminent, and Yangcheng, not too far from Shanghai, was disturbed by news, and there were also rumors in the inner house.

Mrs. Shao couldn't stop worrying about her daughter and son-in-law who were far away in Nanjing.

Seeing that the old lady frowned again, Suo's mother hurriedly said: "Young master is the instructor in the school, so you don't have to go to the battlefield, so you can rest assured."

Because of this, Mrs. Shao didn't rush to recruit her daughter and son-in-law back.

Suo's mother glanced at the old lady, then turned around and said, "In a few days, the Liao family will have a banquet. Are you really planning to bring Mrs. Bai?"

With Bai's? !Mrs. Shao frowned and said, "It's not that I want to bring it, but Mrs. Qiao mentioned it. I don't know why?"

"Why is Mrs. Qiao mentioning this? She is the most disciplined." Suo's mother frowned and hesitated.

Mrs. Shao also couldn't figure it out, "Could it be that she suddenly wants to slap my face?"

Mrs. Shao and Mrs. Qiao are best friends, they have a good relationship but they don't like each other.

Suo's mother shook her head, "It shouldn't be, could it be that the eldest lady's marriage has changed?"

Old Mrs. Shao frowned in disgust, "I've tried my best for the big girl's marriage. If Young Master Qiao really doesn't like big girl..."

Suo's mother feels a little sorry for Shao Yunshi. This Qiao family is a long-standing family with power, wealth and heritage.

"The Qiao family is not bad. It would be a pity if it doesn't work." Suo's mother sighed.

Mrs. Shao stared at the window lattice, lost her concentration, "Then change to Xiuxue."

Suo's mother took a deep breath and didn't dare to say much, she just said: "Madam Qiao has high eyesight, can she take a fancy to our second young lady?"

Mrs. Shao didn't think this was a bad word, she nodded and said, "Maybe, but it's a new era, and parents can't hold back their children."

"You mean, let the second young lady and young master Qiao get in touch first?" Suo's mother hesitated.

Old Mrs. Shao blushed a little and concealed it: "In the past, it was not against the etiquette for children of family friends to play together."

Suo's mother, who was a little worried, suggested: "The Qiao family has strict rules. Second Miss, do you want to send someone to teach?"

As soon as these words were mentioned, Mrs. Shao remembered what happened just now, and she couldn't help frowning, "Of course I have to teach the rules, not only Xiuxue, but Bai's as well, otherwise, I wouldn't have the face to take them out."

This is the determination to promote Bai's family.

Suo's mother sighed when she heard this.

Probably her sigh was too heavy, Mrs. Shao looked over suspiciously, "What's wrong?"

When asked, Suo's mother was taken aback and quickly shook her head, "It's nothing, I just feel that the world is impermanent."

(End of this chapter)