Reborn as the spoiled male wife of the mortal enemy

Chapter 36 Making a play

"Madam, I heard that Madam Zhang beat the male vixen's hands until they were swollen." Mama Liu said with a smile.

Xu Huiling was cracking melon seeds when she finished speaking, then raised an eyebrow and said, "Before I got married, it was this Aunt Zhang who came to the mansion to teach me the rules. She has many ways of managing people, otherwise why would I mention her in front of my aunt?"

Rather than openly causing trouble for the man's wife and making Bo Xun unhappy, it was more interesting to kill someone with a borrowed knife and watch the fire from the other side of the river.

Bai Xun received the news very quickly.

Zhang's husband died of illness many years ago, and she raised her son alone. However, her son was idle and unemployed. He also developed a drinking and gambling habit, and soon squandered the family fortune. He died of illness early last year.

Now, Aunt Zhang lived with her daughter-in-law and grandson, leading a hard life. Her grandson was eleven years old, intelligent and eager to learn, but he had not yet entered the county school and was only learning to read with a scholar.

Nanchun had an idea in mind.

"I'll need your help then."

Bai Xun smiled and said, "Just do it with confidence."

The next morning, Nanchun was waiting in the west wing before Aunt Zhang arrived.

"Second Young Madam, it's quite early today." said Aunt Zhang.

"Well, I want to tell you something." Nanchun looked at her with a smile.

Aunt Zhang was in a dilemma.

She knew Nanchun wasn't as despicable as Mother Wang described him to be. He held no ill will towards her and even spoke well of her in front of the Second Young Master. But now that she had accepted the Old Madam's favor, she was in a difficult position and had no choice but to do what she had done.

"Don't say anything. I was invited by the old lady, so naturally I have to follow her arrangements in everything."

Nanchun said sincerely, "Madam Zhang, please listen to me first. It's not too late to make a decision."

Nanny Zhang glanced at him and motioned for him to continue.

"Madam Zhang, you have taught me well. Do you think I can find a job for the future?" Nanchun asked with a smile.

Things are different now than they were in the past. The daughters of wealthy families in the city all go to school, so how could they still abide by these old rules?

Seeing that Nanny Zhang didn't say anything, Nanchun smiled and continued, "The master of the house ordered us to study for an hour after breakfast, but he didn't specify a deadline. So these rules must be taught slowly. If you finish teaching them in a few days, won't you have to find a new job later?"

When Aunt Zhang heard this, she suddenly understood.

Now she is paid by the day, gets rewards for good work, and is provided with food and accommodation.

"But... after what I did to you yesterday, are you still willing to let me teach you?"

Nanny Zhang had thought that the second young master might let her pack up and leave today.

"The old lady trusts you, so as a junior, I naturally have to obey her. However, I also know that you don't want to offend me, and even more so, you don't want to offend the second young master." Nanchun said after taking a sip of tea.

Nanny Zhang sighed and said, "Indeed, I am not a servant of the Bai family and do not need to show loyalty to my master. I came here only to make some money. I really do not want to offend you and the Second Young Master."

"In that case, please accompany me in a play!"

"Put on a show? How do you do that?"

"You also know that the old lady doesn't like me. She will be happy only if I suffer. There are only you and me here. If you don't say it and I don't say it, who can know whether I have suffered or not?" Nanchun said with a smile.

After hearing what Nanchun said, Aunt Zhang hesitated.

Nanchun saw that she was wavering and continued, "Don't worry, Aunt Zhang. No matter what happens, the Second Young Master is here. If you're ever caught, you can just say it was the Second Young Master who forced you to do it.

They can't blame you. The Second Young Master also said that as long as you accompany me in this play, he will help you arrange for your grandson to enter the county school.

"Really?" A hint of surprise flashed in Nanny Zhang's eyes, but then a look of worry appeared. "Can the Second Young Master keep his word? What will I do if he denies it later?"

"Madam Zhang, don't worry. The Second Young Master always keeps his word. Now that he's promised, he'll definitely do it. Besides, you've done me a great favor, how could I treat you unfairly?"

After hearing Nanchun's words, Aunt Zhang's hesitation was immediately alleviated a little.

After thinking for a moment, she nodded and said, "Okay, since you said so, then I will accompany you in this play. However, we must make the play more realistic and must not let the old lady see any flaws."

Nanchun smiled and said, "Madam Zhang, don't worry. I know my limits and will definitely not put you in any difficult position."

From time to time, from the west wing came the words of Aunt Zhang scolding Nanchun harshly, as well as the sound of whipping with a rattan stick.

Lu He had a smile on her lips and went into the crowd as soon as she left the yard.

"Lu He, how is your Second Young Mistress doing with her studies?"

"Oh, I get angry whenever I mention this! The Second Young Madam is so miserable. She is always punished by Aunt Zhang, and the cane makes a loud cracking sound. Even I, a servant, can't stand it anymore." Lu He said with a sad face.

Soon, this news reached the old lady's courtyard and Xu Huiling.

Both sides were very happy.

Ah Fu was so anxious that he went to find Bai Xun. Bai Xun smiled, walked calmly to the west wing and pushed the door open to go in.

"You old woman, I'm giving you some face, but you really take yourself seriously?" Bai Xun said, and asked Ah Fu to drag the person into the yard.

"Oh, Second Young Master, please spare me!" Nanny Zhang knelt on the ground and cried.

She cried so loudly that even people outside the yard could hear it.

Soon many people gathered around.

"Second Young Master, Aunt Zhang was invited by the old lady." Lu He squeezed in and said anxiously.

Bai Xun frowned, glared at Aunt Zhang, and said sternly, "You old woman, you made a mistake, and you still dare to throw a tantrum?"

Aunt Zhang was so frightened that she trembled and her crying became softer.

Nanchun came out of the house with red eyes, as if she had just cried.

"Bai Xun, don't be like this..."

Aunt Zhang kowtowed to Bai Xun and Nan Chun while crying, "Second Young Master, Second Young Madam, I know I was wrong! I beg you to show mercy and forgive me."

Bai Xun snorted coldly: "Hmph! If it weren't for the fact that you were invited by my grandmother, I would never let you go!"

After saying that, he turned around and frowned at Lu He and said, "Take her away, she's annoying just looking at me!"

Lu He nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, Second Young Master."

She walked over and helped Aunt Zhang up.

"From now on, if any of the maids, servants, or servants in this old house disobey the rules and dare to bully the master, I will not forgive them! All of you go away!"

Bai Xun walked to Nanchun and looked at his gauze-wrapped hand with pity.

Seeing everyone disperse, Bai Xun and Nan Chun entered the house.

After closing the door, Nanchun said with a smile: "I didn't expect that you, who are usually so serious, are actually quite good at acting."

Bai Xun raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "You wrote the script well."

Nanchun laughed when she heard this: "That Aunt Zhang is really amazing. Her howl just now scared me."