They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 486 Thoughts

Consort Xue grew increasingly furious, glaring fiercely at Xu Zhichun: "Xu, how dare you! This is the palace, do you think it's a place where you can do whatever you want?"

"What have I done wrong that Your Majesty would treat me like this?"

"All of you, get out of my way!"

Consort Xue forcefully pulled her hand back and suddenly shouted.

The accompanying palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly retreated three or four meters away, and when Granny Feng saw this, she also quickly retreated.

Consort Xue's gaze was no longer concealed; it was contemptuous and mocking. "Don't pretend in front of me, Xu Shi. Don't think I don't know what you're up to!"

Xu Zhichun remained calm: "Oh? I wonder what Consort Xue knows?"

"Hmph! You hate the Xue family and are deliberately seeking revenge, but you just want to force my father to acknowledge you back. Let me tell you, you're dreaming. My mother was kind-hearted back then and spared your life. You should be grateful, not coveting this nonsense. Everything the Xue family has now belongs to us and has nothing to do with you. As for your desire to acknowledge the Xue family back, as long as I am alive, don't even think about it!"

Xu Zhichun found it amusing; the Xue family was truly fascinating, each one so confidently convinced that they wanted to reclaim their family.

That dilapidated marquis's mansion is far inferior to the Marquis of Wuxuan's mansion. Why would I take it back? To help alleviate poverty?
"Your Majesty, I don't quite understand what you mean by recognizing the Xue family? What do you mean by recognizing the Xue family? What relationship do I have with the Xue family? When did I ever say something so absurd and outrageous? I don't remember saying anything like that."

Consort Xue felt as if she had punched empty air, just like the Lady of Rong'an Marquis. She glared at Xu Zhichun and said, "Keep pretending. Then remember your words. If you can remember them for the rest of your life, then I will be truly impressed!"

Xu Zhichun nodded: "Your Highness Xue, rest assured. I hope Your Highness and the Xue family will remember these words. After all, I would never do something so outrageous."

Consort Xue stared intently at her, "You'd better be!"

"Don't worry, Madam!"

"Humph!"

Even though Consort Xue was unwilling to let Xu Zhichun leave like this, there was nothing she could do but watch helplessly as she and her servant left.

We'll see. In short, she has no chance of returning to the Xue family. Not only that, the Xue family can't keep her as an uncertain factor. If she were to come out one day, it would definitely implicate the Xue family.

Marquis Wuxuan would be better off divorcing her.

The reason she dares to be so arrogant and domineering now is because she has Marquis Wuxuan backing her up, isn't it? But if Marquis Wuxuan stops supporting her, what will she be? She will have no place to stand in the capital!
Once she leaves the capital, wouldn't it be a very simple and easy thing to deal with her?

My cousin Bai Jinfu came to the capital with the intention of finding a good marriage, but after all that has happened, it may be difficult for her to find a decent match.

Since that's the case, why not look for someone else? What if she marries Marquis Wuxuan?

Not only can we get rid of the scourge Xu family, but those three shops can also return to the Xue family. In the future, even Marquis Wuxuan will support us. Why not?
Consort Xue thought about it more and more and felt that this method was good. She curled her lips smugly and gave a cold smile.

That bitch Xu dared to be arrogant in front of her, so she would make her lose everything!
Consort Xue returned to her palace with light steps, satisfied, while silently making plans.

As for whether Marquis Wuxuan would refuse to marry his cousin, Consort Xue felt that this was not a problem at all. Unless he was a fool, he would know that marrying his cousin would be far more beneficial to him than marrying Lady Xu.

Even though my cousin comes from a merchant family, she has close relatives in the Rong'an Marquis's mansion. Moreover, she is a young lady who has been raised in luxury since childhood. She is quite good at the arts, if not proficient. She is gentle, beautiful, virtuous, considerate, and understanding. Her dowry is also generous. In every way, she is better than Xu Shi.

He'd rather abandon his cousin than choose Lady Xu; Marquis Wuxuan wouldn't be so blind. What kind of devoted, loyal man would never abandon his wife? Who believes such nonsense!

The reason we don't abandon anything is simply because the time isn't right yet and the benefits aren't plentiful enough.

When it comes to real interests, what does this matter?

If the Xu family had a powerful background, that would be one thing, but what does she have?
Look at General Meng, General Liu, and Lord Cao. Humph, haven't they all found all sorts of reasons to climb the social ladder?
Consort Xue couldn't help but let her imagination run wild. She thought of Xu Zhichun being abandoned and driven out of the Wu Xuan Marquis's mansion, and her own cousin standing high in front of her, refusing to yield even when Xu Zhichun cried and humbly admitted her mistakes. Consort Xue couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

Should!
Xu Zhichun and her servant finally managed to leave the palace safely.

Once inside the carriage, Granny Feng finally felt a huge sense of relief, as if all her strength had left her.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness."

Xu Zhichun smiled.

It wasn't a stroke of luck; it was simply that she refused to let Consort Xue manipulate her like this.

Consort Xue wanted to bully others by relying on her power, but little did she know that her "power" was not actually that great; she was merely a fox borrowing the tiger's might. Since she herself did not fall for it, there was nothing Consort Xue could do about it.

Granny Feng obviously realized this quickly as well, and her expression towards her mistress of the Marquis became more respectful.

More importantly, if they want to deal with the Rong'an Marquis's mansion and seek revenge, they need a legitimate reason, right?

What could be better than a growing feud between two sides, with the other side becoming increasingly aggressive, and the two sides merely forced to retaliate?

From the moment Bai Baoying made his move, they took advantage of everything step by step.

When the Rong'an Marquis's mansion completely collapses, they will probably still think it's their own fault.

Of course, that's not all. Liang Minglang and Ji Yingxuan's men were already secretly keeping an eye on Xue Pin's elder brother, Xue Han. He was an unremarkable mediocre talent, holding a minor official position. If they wanted to subtly plot against him, they could take it slow; there would always be an opportunity.
Xu Zhichun returned to the Marquis's residence, where Liang Minglang was also present. Seeing her safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief: "The Empress didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"

Xu Zhichun smiled: "Her Majesty the Empress is indeed as gentle and kind as you said. Why would she make things difficult for me?"

He still cared about her after all, and he comforted her repeatedly before she entered the palace. Now, he was the one who was nervous.

Xuepin acted quickly—she couldn't wait to see Xu Zhichun suffer as soon as possible.

Consort Xue asked her mother to come to the palace. Lady Rong'an thought something had happened to her in the palace, so she went there immediately.

Every time Lady Rong'an entered the palace, she would bring some silver notes for Consort Xue.

It would be at least three to five hundred taels, or seven or eight hundred taels.

Unfavored concubines not only receive few rewards, but also need to frequently give rewards and bribes to their servants, otherwise they are easily fawned over and bullied, and it is impossible for them to get any information.

Although Consort Xue seemed to be favored by the Empress Dowager, she actually had to show her respect to the Empress Dowager from time to time. She also gave more and better rewards to the palace maids, eunuchs and other female servants around the Empress Dowager than to others. As a result, her money was flowing out of her hands, thanks to the occasional financial assistance from her family.