Second Marriage

Chapter 12.2

Translator: tarararawr

Editor: Larkspur

Chapter 12 Part 2

Second Master Xiao’s smile stiffened as he came to the table. He didn’t need to listen to her words to feel like quickly stabbing himself. The discomfort in his chest grew and he secretly cursed at his wife for ruining things.

He really wanted to sincerely send Xiao Youning to Datong. No matter what the situation was like with the Main Branch of the Xiao Family, he did everything for his reputation. But that stupid woman’s short-sightedness… had ruined his affairs.

He had to become guilty even though he was not to blame for this, and was scolded by the common people for a while.

Now in the face of Xiao Youning’s cynicism, he had no choice but to follow.

Second Master Xiao was still a man that was an official. What harshness had he not overcome, let alone a little girl’s words? He came here for his own reputation and he knew exactly what he needed to do to save it. His face that was stiff turned into a pleasant smile.

“Youning, Second Uncle thinks that you had a long journey to Datong and it was not safe at the time. It doesn’t matter if you choose to not go now. Second Uncle has prepared a big courtyard for you. You can live there first and Second Uncle will continue to inquire about your father and brother.”

In front of Xiao Youning, Second Master Xiao spoke in a soft tone, his gaze affectionate.

Xiao Youning listened with a faint smile. She felt that people with no sense of shame could really turn a fake performance into truth.

“Second Uncle, do you think I still dare to live at the Second Branch?”

The young girl smiled, but the words that came out of her mouth were very piercing, or more like a slap in the face. A slap that smashed the paper window screen that Second Master Xiao wanted to hide behind.

Despite Second Master Xiao’s self-control, he did not look well. This elder’s face became inexplicably hot like this was really a slap to his face!

“Youning.” He took a deep breath.

“Second Uncle’s household has wicked servants. If I didn’t plan on punishing them, then I naturally would not venture to come here.”

Seeing that he was choking and his face livid, Xiao Youning was a little delighted. Although he changed his tone of voice, she continued to smile.

Second Master Xiao was flustered into another shock. What did this mean? He looked at Xiao Youning and saw her smile and willowy eyebrows could not be more gentle.

“Second Uncle will naturally deal with those wicked servants.” Second Master Xiao paused for a moment and said, “So you don’t need to worry. You can just go to Second Uncle’s home and treat it as your own home.”

“Then are the wicked servants at my disposal?” Xiao Youning asked.

Second Master Xiao, who was still uncertain a moment ago, finally breathed a sigh of relief and let his body relax.

Sure enough she was still a little girl. She must have been angry with them because she was bullied by their subordinates. But no matter how angry she was, she only had the Second Branch and there was no one else she could rely on. Once she had vented out her anger, she would naturally have to follow him.

He was also worried that she would throw a tantrum and be unwilling to forgive them. However, it was clear that in dire situations, a proud person would have no choice but to lower their head to the reality of the situation.

Second Master Xiao laughed out loud. “Of course, Second Uncle will keep those wicked servants and wait for you to go back!”

Xiao Youning also laughed along and firmly nodded. “Good. Then I will listen to Second Uncle.”

This matter was finally settled. The corners of Second Master Xiao’s mouth pulled into a happy smile and he was about to take her away. “Right, Yuan Guo, quickly pack up your Young Miss’s things…”

Yuan Guo coldly looked at Second Master Xiao and gloomily turned around to pack their bags. She muttered to herself that if her Young Miss didn’t say that they were going to the Second Branch to collect their debt and take their anger out on them, she would have kicked the man out!

Since the matter was settled, Second Master Xiao took a leisurely look around the room. It was only a quick look, but it landed on the tall vases with misty rain painted on them that was on both sides of the high seat.

Why do these look like antiques?

That style, it looks like something from the previous dynasty.

Second Master Xiao was slightly alarmed by the vases he saw. He wanted to get up and take a clearer look, but a voice came from outside. “Youning, it is your Uncle Li.”

Uncle Li? Second Master Xiao was surprised by this form of address, and then looked outside.

Xiao Youning was also surprised when she heard the familiar voice, but when she thought of something, she stood up and walked out. When she crossed the threshold, she saw the bearded Master Li and the pale Madam Li standing outside.

She stayed calm and leaned against the door frame. Her clear and cold eyes looked towards Madam Li who looked over at the same time.

Madam Li stood there a little shocked——shocked at how Xiao Youning could stay here. When she had asked the Daoist Nun leading the way some questions, the Daoist Nun would not say a word and only that her mother would not see her today.

She wanted to break her skull and couldn’t understand why Xiao Youning was at her mother’s place and her husband brought her here. Madam Li looked at Xiao Youning with an arrogant attitude full of provocation. Her anger instantly gathered in her chest and burned her to the point of being out of breath.

It was at this moment that Master Li turned his head to look at his wife next to him.“You still won’t hurry to make amends with Youning.”

As soon as Madam Li understood those words, her eyes darkened and she took a step back.

Master Li looked at his wife’s face that instantly lost its color and his expression could not be colder.

Xiao Youning came to stay at Qingfeng Daoist Temple and some people intentionally delivered this news to him. Apart from his brother-in-law, Fifth Master Ye, giving a tip-off who else could there be?!

Today, the Imperial Censors were working tirelessly and no one was helping the Li Family. This clearly showed that Fifth Master Ye and his mother-in-law felt that the Li Family’s matter was over.

Then, it’s time to let the troublemaker take responsibility.

“Make amends.”

Master Li spoke again in an unyielding manner. Madam Li felt wronged and trembled from the humiliation. Her throat seemed to gush with sweetness1.

tarararawr’s rararamblings: Sometimes when I translate… I end up in medical forums… Xiao Youning just too powerful~!