The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 12: Wit and See Through

Yunxi's brows have been furrowed these past few days, and her eyes are always alert, like a leopard ready to pounce at any time, paying attention to even the slightest movement in the Marquis' Mansion.

On this day, Yunxi was in the room, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself, thinking hard about how to deal with the situation.

Just then, a burst of noisy chatter suddenly came from outside the door, making her head buzz.

She frowned and pushed the door open, only to see two maids arguing with red faces and thick necks.

The round-faced maid, with rosy cheeks and round eyes, shouted at the top of her voice, "I got it first!"

As he spoke, he pulled the thing in his hand into his arms.

The other tall and thin maid was not to be outdone. She put her hands on her hips and stiffened her neck. "You're talking nonsense! I saw it first!"

Yunxi walked forward with a stern face, "What are you making such a commotion about?" His voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable tone.

When the round-faced maid saw Yunxi, she quickly lowered her head and bowed respectfully, "Miss, we are fighting over a pearl flower."

Yunxi's gaze fell on the pearl flower, and her eyes narrowed slightly. This pearl flower was extraordinary, its style was exquisite and unique, and it was definitely not something a maid in the Marquis's mansion could possess.

She reached out, took the pearl flower, and examined it carefully in her palm.

"Where did this pearl flower come from?" Yunxi asked.

The tall and thin maid stammered, "Miss, I found it in the garden."

Yunxi's eyes were sharp, shooting straight at the tall and thin maid like a knife, "Tell the truth!" It seemed as if the eyes could see through people.

The two maids were so frightened that they fell to their knees, their bodies shaking like sieves. The round-faced maid trembled and said, "Miss, please spare me! It was Sister Caixia from the Madam's room who made us fight over you and lure you out."

Yunxi snorted coldly, "It's a trick." After that, she crossed her arms over her chest, her face full of anger and disdain.

She flung her sleeves and strode towards the mistress's courtyard with two maids. Along the way, Yunxi's posture was as straight as a strong pine tree, and her steps were fast and steady.

The two maids followed closely behind, not daring to breathe.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard the lady's shrill and harsh voice coming from inside.

"This time, Yunxi must be left speechless!"

When Yunxi heard this, her anger immediately flared up. She kicked the door open, and it hit the wall with a loud bang.

"Madam is so calculating!" Yunxi shouted loudly, and the sound made the ears of the people in the room buzz.

The wife of the Marquis was frightened by the sudden movement and her face changed. She shrank back and asked, "You, why are you here?"

Yunxi walked forward fearlessly, taking long and steady steps. "Madam, I have seen through your conspiracy."

The wife of the Marquis pretended to be calm, her eyes evading, "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't understand." But her trembling voice still betrayed her guilty conscience.

Yunxi looked at Caixia beside him, his eyes wide with anger, "Caixia, you speak."

Caixia was so frightened that her face turned pale and her legs went limp. "Madam, I..."

"Speak!" Yunxi suddenly shouted, scaring Caixia so much that she trembled.

Caixia fell to her knees, tears and snot streaming down her face. "Madam asked me to arrange for someone to falsely accuse the young lady of having an affair with another man in front of the master, and she even prepared false evidence."

The Marquis's wife was furious and pointed at Caixia, cursing, "How dare you, you lowly slave, talk nonsense!"

Yunxi sneered, "Madam, at this point, you still want to deny it?"

At this moment, the master of the Marquisate walked in, "What's going on?"

The master of the marquis's mansion was wearing a dark brocade robe, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes swept over everyone with dignity.

He was tall, walked steadily, and had an aura of majesty without even being angry.

The Marquis's wife hurried over, smiling but with a panicked look in her eyes: "Master, don't listen to Yunxi's nonsense."

As she spoke, she reached out to pull the master's sleeve, but the master dodged by shaking his arm.

Yunxi stood up straight and said, "Master, the mistress wants to frame me for having an affair with another man and has even prepared false evidence."

Her eyes were firm as she stared straight at the master, without any sign of fear.

The Marquis's master frowned, his eyes becoming even sharper. "Is this true?"

Yunxi looked at Caixia and said loudly, "Caixia, say it again."

Caixia was shaking all over like a sieve, her teeth were chattering, and she told the story again in a trembling voice.

As she spoke, she stole glances at the lady, her voice becoming softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

When the Marquis heard this, his face turned ashen with anger, the veins on his forehead bulged, and he shouted loudly: "Madam, you disappoint me so much!"

The Marquis's wife collapsed to the ground with a thud, tears streaming down her face. She sobbed, "Master, I... I was just confused for a moment. Please forgive me this time."

Yunxi took the opportunity to say, "Master, Yunxi has always been cautious in the Marquis' Mansion, but was framed by Madam like this. Please, Master, help Yunxi."

There was a hint of grievance in her voice, and her eyes were slightly red.

The Marquis's master looked at Yunxi, his expression softened slightly, and he said, "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is really Madam's doing, I will not let her off lightly."

Yunxi thanked the master and turned to leave. Her steps were hurried, and her figure exuded a sense of determination.

Back in the courtyard, Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief. She sat down on a chair, patted her chest, and said to herself, "Finally, I've passed this level."

But before she could recover, she heard footsteps outside.

Yunxi stood up vigilantly, only to see the daughter of the marquisate walking in aggressively with a group of maids.

The daughter of the marquis was wearing gorgeous clothes and had delicate makeup on her face, but her expression was ferocious.

She put her hands on her hips, glared at Yunxi and said, "Yunxi, don't be so complacent!"

Yunxi looked at her and asked, "I wonder what you mean, sister?"

The daughter of the Marquis's family snorted, "Don't think you can escape this time. I'm telling you, this Marquis's family is not a place where you can run wild!"

The daughter of the marquis's family was seen with her hands on her hips, her back straight, her chin raised high, her eyes wide open, and the makeup on her face seemed a little distorted because of anger.

"I'm going to say this now. You're going to have a hard time from now on!"

Yunxi smiled slightly, "Sister, why are you so aggressive?" Yunxi bowed slightly, still with a faint smile on her face, her eyes as clear as water.

The legitimate daughter of the Marquis's Mansion stepped forward and said, "You are a concubine's daughter, why do you deserve to be so prominent in the Marquis' Mansion?" Her finger almost poked Yunxi's nose, and she said it with gritted teeth.

Yunxi said: "Yunxi has never thought about being in the limelight, she just wants to live a stable life." Yunxi lowered her eyes, her tone calm and firm.

The daughter of the Marquis's family was not willing to listen. "Stop pretending to be pitiful. I think you have bad intentions." She swung her sleeves violently, her face full of disdain.

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand to hit Yunxi. Yunxi dodged sideways, "Sister, don't be impulsive." Yunxi's movements were light and flexible, and her brows were slightly furrowed.

The daughter of the marquis became even more enraged, "Come on, teach her a lesson!" As the daughter of the marquis gave the order, the group of maids rushed towards Yunxi with their fangs and claws bared, like vicious dogs pouncing on their prey.

Yunxi dodged left and right, thinking to herself, This is not a solution. Fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, and her breathing became rapid.

Suddenly, she saw a vase on the table and picked it up, "Don't come over here!" Yunxi held the vase tightly in both hands and swept her sharp eyes over the maids.

The maids were intimidated by her presence and didn't dare to come forward. They all stopped where they were, looking at each other.

At this moment, a voice came, "Stop it!" It turned out to be the housekeeper Li Bo. Li Bo strode in with a serious expression on his face.

The daughter of the marquis said, "Uncle Li, Yunxi is committing treason." The daughter of the marquis stomped her feet in anger, her face full of grievance.

Uncle Li said, "Miss, let's wait for the master to decide on this matter." Uncle Li bowed and spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

The daughter of the marquis glared at Yunxi and said, "Just wait and see!" Then she shook her head and left angrily with her maids.

Yunxi put down the vase and sat on the chair, knowing in her heart that the struggle in the Marquis' Mansion was far from over.