A spirited woman in a belted red outfit, her hair tied in a high ponytail, strode in through the door.
"Greetings, Heir Apparent, Sister-in-law."
Xie Jin'an studied her for a moment before asking, "Are you Fourth Brother's Wife?"
Zhong Youyan smiled faintly. "I am. While Sister-in-law hasn't been managing things lately, the Fourth Master has been in charge of the household. Now that he has married me, I'm managing the residence's affairs on his behalf. What insightful opinion do you have about the Third Master's situation, Heir Apparent?"
The corner of Xie Jin'an's mouth twitched. "We must wait until Fourth Brother has discussed this with my mother before deciding. Although you manage the inner household on his behalf, Cousin Li is a young lady of respectable birth, after all. This matter must not be handled rashly."
Zhong Youyan smiled faintly. "You mean I needn't concern myself with it, Heir Apparent?"
"Correct. You needn't concern yourself with this any further."
"I've already made my decision. If it's overturned, the servants will probably refuse to accept my authority in anything else I manage. Sorry for the trouble, but please inform Mother-in-law that after this, I will no longer have a hand in any affairs!"
With that, Zhong Youyan cast an indifferent glance over everyone, turned, and left.
Xie Jin'an stood rooted to the spot. He had known the Zhong Family's Daughter was spoiled, but he had never imagined she could be so willful and rude.
Liu Wan sighed softly and left as well.
Only then did the others arrive, one after another, and Xie Jin'an took them to see Madam Li.
Madam Li had been away for several years and had only just returned. The moment she came back, she had turned into a coal spirit and been sent to Anyuan County