Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Chapter 446 Mrs. Huo’s Difficulties

A burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and a maid knelt down and said:

"Oh no, oh no, old lady, something in our warehouse is lost.

A lot of valuables were lost!"

Mrs. Huo raised her voice a few notches: "What exactly was lost?"

The maid who was in charge of the storeroom fell to her knees with a plop, tears streaming down her face as she spoke incoherently:

“I… I was just thinking of taking inventory in the warehouse.

But...but I found that a lot of things were missing from the warehouse, I...I..."

Old Madam Huo was so angry that she was shaking all over. She clenched her fists and asked harshly, "Isn't there someone watching the door? How could so many things be missing?"

The maid wiped the tears from her face and replied tremblingly:

"I...I don't know either. The guards outside are all here, but a lot of things are missing inside.

Madam, let's go to the warehouse and take a look."

Without time to think, everyone rushed towards the warehouse.

The original warehouse was in a mess, and many boxes containing valuables were open and empty.

Madam Huo looked at the scene before her, her blood boiling. She pointed her finger at Zhao Qiaoniang and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Zhao Qiaoniang, you unlucky person! You just arrived and you've already lost something. Did you steal it?"

Zhao Qiaoniang was angry and anxious, her face flushed, and she quickly explained:

"Madam, what are you talking about? Wanwan and I have been standing here without moving.

What's more, your Huo family is heavily guarded. How could I possibly steal something under their noses? You are simply being unreasonable!"

Madam Huo pointed at Zhao Qiaoniang and yelled at the top of her lungs, "Get out! Get out of the Huo family right now!"

Zhao Qiaoniang's eyes were red, she was trying hard to hold back her tears, her voice choked with sobs:

"Madam, you are being so unreasonable.

If you insist on blaming everything on me, I have nothing to say.

Your granddaughter-in-law will come to see you another day."

After saying that, she hugged Lin Wanwan tightly in her arms, straightened her back, and strode towards the door of the Huo family without a trace of hesitation.

As soon as they walked out of the Huo family's gate, Mulan and Cui Ya's tense nerves relaxed instantly, and they couldn't help laughing out loud.

Mulan smiled and said excitedly:

"This is really exciting, it was a good show today.

But the Huo family is really hard to mess with!"

Zhao Qiaoniang sighed lightly, looking a little tired, and said slowly:

"I knew the Huo family was not easy to deal with, but I didn't expect them to be so difficult.

There is still a long way to go!"

Cui Ya sneered and said, "I didn't expect that your mother-in-law wouldn't speak for you at all. It seems..."

Zhao Qiaoniang shook her head gently:

"What can she say for me? She's in a difficult situation herself.

I heard from Huo Jun that she has no real power now. All the power is in the hands of the old lady, and some is in the hands of the second lady.

So, she has no say at all. Moreover, she is definitely not satisfied with me. Who would want their son to marry a married woman?

When the four returned to the manor, they saw Madam Bai, Master Bai, Liu Quanzhou, Wang Fa, and Li Dongyang waiting for them at the door.

Zhao Qiaoniang looked at them and said, "It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"

Master Bai said, "Isn't this out of concern for you? Your mother can't sleep, and she's worried that something might happen to you. Come on, let's go back."

Mrs. Bai hugged Lin Wanwan and asked, "Has our sweetheart eaten yet?"

Zhao Qiaoniang smiled and said, "This guy ate a lot today, sweetheart, right?"

Mrs. Bai smiled and said, "It seems you haven't eaten much yet. I'll make you some noodles."

"No need to be busy, and I'm not hungry..."

"No, I have to eat something to fill my stomach." Madam Bai went straight to the kitchen and said, "I've found a house I've taken a fancy to. Let's go take a look together tomorrow."

Zhao Qiaoniang nodded and said, "Okay!"

“The house I’m interested in is not far from the cloth shop. It’s a quadrangle with five courtyards, which is pretty good.

We have a large family now, and we need a large house like this for our appearance." Madam Bai looked at Zhao Qiaoniang and asked, "Did you feel wronged today?"

Zhao Qiaoniang's eyes turned red: "Mother, how did you know?"

Mrs. Bai said to Zhao Qiaoniang:

"I know Mrs. Huo's temper very well, but since you have become Huo Jun's wife, there are some things you can't avoid, and you have to face them head-on.

But don't worry too much. After all, Mrs. Huo is not Huo Jun's biological grandmother, so you don't have to take her attitude too seriously.

If you have the opportunity to meet General Huo in the future, you will know that the general loves Huo Jun from the bottom of his heart. With him around, many problems can be easily solved.

By the way, what is Mrs. Huo's attitude today?"

Hearing the question, Zhao Qiaoniang frowned slightly and replied with a hint of helplessness: "Huo Junniang was also quite cold. She gave me a wooden box, said she was going to retreat, and left, and told me not to bother her in the future."

As he spoke, he took out the box and slowly opened the lid.

Mrs. Bai quickly leaned over, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose:

“Your mother-in-law may seem cold, but she actually knows what’s going on and is very thoughtful.

Look at this mutton-fat jade bracelet. It has a soft and delicate texture, feels warm to the touch, and is so pure that there is not a trace of impurities.

This is a family heirloom she brought from her mother's home. It is said that when her mother got married, her grandmother handed this bracelet to her mother.

Now that she has given you this bracelet, it can be considered as a recognition of you."

Mrs. Bai gently picked up the pure gold longevity lock and couldn't help but sigh:

“This longevity locket is indeed a rare and exquisite piece, and it shows her love for her grandchildren.

In fact, you don’t know, she has had a very difficult life these years.”

Madam Bai paused for a moment, a trace of pity in her eyes, and she slowly said:

"In the early years, Mrs. Huo's family was also well-off and lived a very prosperous life.

But who could have expected that a few years ago, her family suffered a sudden change, the business plummeted, and the family gradually declined.

Things have been difficult for Mrs. Huo since then.”

Madam Bai shook her head slightly, her tone full of sighs:

"Mrs. Huo doesn't think highly of their branch of the family. Although they haven't officially separated the family, they are excluded in every way.

The daily expenses and supplies allocated to them are pitifully small. I heard that the silver allocated to them every month is not even a fraction of what the other favored branches in the mansion receive.

The servants in the house are all flatterers. Seeing that they are not valued, they are often negligent in their actions.

Mrs. Huo has little say in the Huo family and has to please others in everything. Her life is really frustrating.

Not to mention that after Huo Jun's father passed away, it was like the sky had fallen on her.

Mrs. Bai's voice unconsciously lowered, her expression filled with sorrow:

"Since then, she has become a completely different person. She used to be a cheerful and enthusiastic person who loved to talk and laugh.

But now, I have no place to vent my bitterness, so I can only keep it bottled up inside. Over time, I have become increasingly cold and silent."