Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1089 - 1087: Shameless Xiu

The master and servant laughed and chatted for half a day about the unborn child whose gender was still unknown in her belly.

Madam Zhou then held a cup of red date tea and asked, "Where is Xiuxiu?"

At the mention of Zhou Xiuer, a hint of disdain and scorn flashed in Qiu Xiang’s eyes, though she replied respectfully, "She is still in her room."

"Hmm." Madam Zhou said, "Make arrangements to send her back to her parents; a girl grows up and it’s time to discuss marriage. She can’t always stay in someone else’s house! It would be my fault if there’s a delay."

Madam Zhou’s voice was somewhat indifferent, yet Qiu Xiang understood the reason. She sighed, thinking if they had anticipated this earlier, maybe things would be different. She had mentioned many times that Zhou Xiuer staying at the Wu Family was inappropriate. But Madam Zhou did not care. Now, she likely felt a sense of crisis.

Recalling the scene she saw earlier, Qiu Xiang secretly shook her head.

A young girl, so shamelessly sitting on a man’s lap acting coy. If this spreads, Zhou Xiuer won’t be able to get married; either she would drown herself, become a nun, or end her own life.

She’s already reaching the age of marriage and still can’t distinguish proper relations between men and women. Even for those close like father and daughter, it’s inappropriate to hold and cuddle after the age of seven. What more when there’s no kinship?

What, are you saying in farming households the rules are not as strict as in a wealthy household? Rubbish! Even farmhouses know shame, right? Sitting on your uncle’s lap—is it an obvious attempt at seduction?

Fine, even if you don’t mean it, others will think you do. One must know, this boundary between men and women—a bit of skin contact is a big matter, let alone sitting on a lap?

Even legitimate married couples dare not do this outside, okay?

Unfortunately, this scene was coincidentally witnessed by Madam Zhou, who was so enraged that she fainted, only to find out she was pregnant for two months.

Now, Madam Zhou finally realized that this niece couldn’t be kept, and she must be sent away, haha.

Qiu Xiang sighed and said, "Madam, please don’t blame the servant for being meddlesome, but according to the servant’s judgment, Madam should have done this earlier. After all, it’s a girl who is about to be married. If bad rumors spread, what then? Where would Madam’s reputation go? Most importantly, Madam’s kind intentions might be misunderstood by her parents thinking you are blocking their prosperity!"

According to Zhou Xuennian and his spouse’s mindset, they would most likely think so.

Madam Zhou heard this, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, her expression becoming even more gloomy, though it was unclear whether she was angry or ashamed, or perhaps both.

"Send her back. Now that I’m pregnant, I cannot look after her. Besides, she has her own mother to teach her, which is better." Madam Zhou said indifferently.

Qiu Xiang agreed, hesitated for a moment then said, "Madam, what if the cousin refuses to leave?"

Madam Zhou’s face darkened: "What right does she have to refuse?"

"I’m just worried that the master might plead for her," Qiu Xiang murmured. After all, Zhou Xiuer’s sweet talk is like honey, which has Wu Lihong completely enchanted.

Once this was said, Madam Zhou’s face turned even uglier, she suppressed her anger and said, "What is there to plead? A daughter should naturally be raised by her mother. What is the point of staying with an aunt? And I’m pregnant now, I can’t bear any stress. I believe Mr. Wu will understand."

"Yes, Madam." Qiu Xiang lowered her brow, but she held a thousand opinions against Wu Lihong, and the thought of Madam now being pregnant only gave her a headache.

"Madam." Li Guo asked at the door, "Sister Zi Yu, who is by the girl’s side, has returned."