Chapter 335: Domestic Abuse

how did you suddenly give me such a valuable headdress"Gu Jingxi replied, "The previous set of plum blossom-patterned mutton fat jade head ornaments was too plain and unsuitable for madam. Madam's ap...Today is the solar term of 'Liqiu', a day off, and also marks the beginning of the one-day palace examination.

According to the imperial custom, the list of successful candidates is usually released three days after the final examination, unless there are special circumstances that cause a delay.

Gu Xiuhong had previously passed the preliminary examination, and today he was taking part in the palace examination. The Gu family, from the elders to the youngest servants, were all nervous and expectant about his final ranking. Even the maidservants hoped that the second young master would achieve a good ranking so that their masters would be happy, and they, as servants, would also receive rewards for this joyous occasion.

Anyway, since it was a holiday today and the Palace Examination had just begun, everyone tacitly went to greet Old Madam Gu. This way, the family could chat about everyday matters and also talk about Xiu Hong's Palace Examination today. Although the exam hadn't even finished yet, there was no harm in discussing it. After all, those who entered the Palace Examination were all Jinshi (successful candidates of the imperial examination), so it just came down to whether they would be ranked first, second, or third.

Meng Jinyao and Gu Jingxi had just finished breakfast and were about to go to Madam Gu's place when they suddenly heard a maid's voice shouting outside: "Hey, where are you from, crazy woman Do you know the rules This is not a place for you! Be careful, the lord and lady will sell you off!"

"Oh! You're a young lady now, aren't you What's wrong with you Oh, dear girl!"

Big girl

The couple was both taken aback. The only one in the household who could be called "Miss" by a maidservant would be Gu Xuanyi, who was already married. Even if Gu Xuanyi returned to her natal home, she would go to her elder brother and sister-in-law's place, not theirs. They must have misheard.

However, right after that, they heard Gu Xuanyi's voice crying out, "Third Uncle! Third Aunt!"

Meng Jinyao was surprised: "Husband, is it really Xuanyi Why did she come back early in the morning"

Gu Jingxi also frowned. Just listening to that voice gave him a bad feeling, and since he was running back in the early morning, something must have happened.

He said, "Let's go out and see what's going on."

Meng Jinyáo nodded and took a step, but before she even left the house, a disheveled young woman burst in through the door and immediately threw herself into her arms.

Things happened so suddenly that Meng Jinyao, being petite and a woman of slight build, almost fell to the ground. Luckily, Gu Jingxi reached out to support her, steadying her.

Ming Ming and Meng Jin Yao were only a year apart in age, but now Gu Xuan Yi felt an inexplicable sense of peace from her. It was as if she had grabbed the only life raft, throwing herself into her arms and collapsing into tears.

Gu Jingxi was just about to pull his niece away when he saw her burst into tears. The hand he had just reached out retracted silently.

Meng Jin Yao was originally stunned by Gu Xuanyi's sudden rush, and now being held by her like this, burying her face in her chest and crying uncontrollably, was something she hadn't expected. She was once again dumbfounded, raising her eyes to look at Gu Jingxi, her eyes full of bewilderment.

Gu Jingxi frowned slightly and shook his head. He didn't know what was wrong with his niece. Even if she had been wronged by her in-laws, she should have gone to her elder brother and sister-in-law or cried to Ayo. What did it mean to cry to Ayo Ayo wasn't Xuanyan's mother, and they hadn't seemed particularly close before.

Meng Jin yao lowered her head and saw her bending over, burying her face in her arms, crying so hard she couldn't catch her breath. Her hair was a mess, and even her usual composure was gone. She knew something bad must have happened to her. She gently patted her back and soothed her in a soft voice: "Xuan Yi, don't cry first, tell your third aunt what happened."

Gu Xuyan's cries wouldn't stop. She cried with all her might, as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances she had accumulated.

Meng Jin Yao was helpless against her, she could only let her cry, waiting until she cried enough before asking questions. As for notifying the main house, she would leave it for later. The fact that she could bypass her biological parents and come here to find them directly meant there had to be something unspoken.

After a long while, Gu Xuanyi seemed to have cried enough. She slowly raised her head, her tear-filled eyes looking at Meng Jin Yao, and choked out, "Third Aunt, please save me, only you and Third Uncle can save me. My father and mother won't agree with my decision, they definitely won't."

Messy-haired, the moment she came in, she rushed into his arms. Meng Jinyao hadn't even seen her face then, but now that he was closer, he noticed something was wrong.

Meng Jinyao's eyes widened suddenly, and she was taken aback.

This—

Black eyes, a split lip, bruises around the wound, and swelling on the left side of the face. All signs of violence.

Xuan Yi is the wife of the son of the Marquis of Wuan. Who would dare use violence against her The only person who could possibly have beaten Xuan Yi would be someone from her husband's family. But her father-in-law and mother-in-law certainly wouldn't lay a hand on her. Her younger sister-in-law and brother-in-law had conflicts with Xuan Yi, but they wouldn't beat someone to such a state. It could only be the Marquis of Wuan's son himself who would do such a thing.

Gu Jingxi saw the wounds on his niece's face, his brow furrowed even tighter, a surge of anger rising in his heart. Even if a child of the Gu family had done something wrong, they shouldn't be beaten like this. This wasn't just hitting Xuanyin, it was also slapping the Gu family in the face. If there was a problem, both families should sit down and talk it out properly. They could find a solution if possible, and if not, they should just separate.

Although Meng Jinyao hadn't liked this arrogant and domineering niece before, seeing Xu Yi like this now, she felt heartbroken.

As a woman, she felt sympathy for another woman who had suffered domestic violence. She wanted to comfort Xuan Yi by touching her face, but she was afraid of hurting her, so she settled for stroking Xuan Yi's head, silently comforting her.

She softly asked, "Xuan Yi, tell your aunt, are these wounds on your face from your great-uncle"

When people mentioned her husband, Gu Xuanyi instinctively shivered, her eyes filled with panic.

Upon seeing this, Meng Jiny Yao didn't need to ask any further. She was certain that it was indeed the son of Marquis Wuan who had hit Xuanyi. Last time Xuanyi ran back to her maiden home, the son of Marquis Wuan chased after her and even stayed at the Gu family with Xuanyi for a night. The next day when they went to Shouantang to pay respects to their elders, she felt that this uncle didn't even look at Xuanyi while speaking, which made her feel a little strange. Afterwards, she also brought this issue up to her sister-in-law, but her sister-in-law said that her brother-in-law was very good and loved Xuanyi dearly, so she just thought she was being suspicious.

To my surprise, it's only been a short while since then! This caring uncle of Xuan Yi, who always looked out for her, actually turned violent against her.

Gu Xuanyi knelt down with a thud, pleading: "Uncle Three, Auntie Three, please save me, can you help me and Li"

Meng Jin Yao hurriedly reached out to help her up, but she stubbornly insisted on kneeling. He wasn't strong enough to lift her himself, so he said, "Xuan Yi, if you have something to say, please get up first. Even if you want a divorce, it has to be your parents who decide. What right do I or your Uncle San have to make that decision"

Gu Xuanyi lowered her eyes and replied, "When I come back, don't let anyone tell my parents. They don't know about this yet, and I tried to divorce before, so they all opposed it. Especially my father, he would rather I die in my husband's family than agree to a divorce. He thinks divorce is a shame for him."

She fell silent for a moment, then suddenly thought of something. Her expression was sincere and her voice firm as she said: "Uncle Three, Aunt Three, please, please save me. I'll be your daughter. I won't marry anyone else, I'll stay by your side and be filial to you for the rest of my life, taking care of you until the end."

Meng Jin Yao: “”

Just sent off a disobedient son, and now here comes an unruly daughter who walks right in Is this little one here to repay kindness, or is she preparing for revenge

Gu Jingxi was also taken aback, then turned and said in a deep voice, "Xuan Yi, if something is bothering you, come forward and speak properly. Let's discuss solutions together with the elders. What you're doing now is unacceptable." and you apply medicine directly, it will get infected."Hearing this, Meng Jin Yao cooperated obediently again.Gu Jingxi looked at her, smiling and shaking his head. He only realized tonight that the...