The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 1056: Chapter 1033: Prestige Amidst Chaos 101

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, Anning received a visiting card from the Mei Family.

She quickly sent a servant to the Mei Mansion to arrange a meeting with Mrs. Mei on the eighth.

On the eighth, Mrs. Mei visited with Su Yu.

Anning entertained them in the small flower hall in the backyard.

At that time, Xiao Fu and several others were also present.

Seeing Xiao Fu, Su Yu was so frightened that she shrank her neck.

Mrs. Mei saw Anning smiling and laughing, showing no sign of anger, and felt relieved. No matter what, her family still had some face with Anning, at least Su Yu’s life could be spared, which was a good thing.

She smiled and said to Su Yu: ”You don’t like listening to us talk anyway, you and Fufu go and play, I will discuss some matters with Third Madam.”

Su Yu actually did not like being with Xiao Fu and the others; she was afraid.

However, Mrs. Mei had given her orders, and Su Yu did not dare disobey.

Xiao Hui smiled, stepped forward, and grabbed Su Yu’s hand: ”It’s perfect timing, I was just about to invite Sister Su to see the flowers we are growing.”

Five girls pulled Su Yu out, talking and laughing.

Mrs. Mei sighed and said to Anning apologetically: ”This grandniece of mine is truly my burden. Her parents passed away early. I saw her plight and took her in, but... this child has made a mistake, causing you trouble. I apologize on her behalf.”

Anning laughed: ”What are you saying? I also raise children; how can I be bothered with the mistakes of a child? If a child errs, teach them well. Every family’s child has made mistakes at some point; no one is perfect. Just because she made a mistake doesn’t mean she should be punished severely. No one handles things that way.”

Mrs. Mei was finally relieved: ”When I learned about that incident, I was too embarrassed to face you. But for the child’s sake, I had to brace myself and come.”

Anning quickly replied: ”You say such things, and I feel quite ashamed myself. Let’s not talk about the children today. Knowing you were coming, I arranged a small play for us to enjoy.”

Mrs. Mei loved watching plays. When Mei Boqing had not yet passed the Imperial Examination, Mrs. Mei lived in the countryside for a while, during which she enjoyed watching plays. She often took Anning to see plays in the county. Occasionally when wealthier households in the county hired a small play for a gathering, Mrs. Mei would take Anning to join in on the excitement.

She immediately smiled upon hearing that Anning had arranged a play: ”After all these years, you still remember what I like.”

”How could I forget.”

Anning looked nostalgic: ”The first play I ever saw was with Aunt; it seems like just yesterday despite all these years.”

After chatting for a while, the garden’s stage was ready. Anning and Mrs. Mei moved to the Nuan Pavilion opposite. After settling down, Anning instructed a maid: ”Go check where the girls are and tell them the play is starting so they can come over sooner.”

Setting aside Anning’s side of the story, Su Yu followed Xiao Hui and the others to the warmhouses.

Xiao Yuan occupied the former Yu Residence. Originally, there were families on both sides of the Yu Residence, but during Yu Youcai’s turmoil, both households were implicated, leaving their properties vacant. Xiao Yuan bought these two places and merged them with what used to be the Yu Residence.

The former garden on the east side was leveled, and Anning built two warmhouses with the children—one for growing flowers and the other for cultivating seedlings.

Currently, Xiao Hui and the others are in the east wing’s warmhouse.

Outside the weather was quite cold and gloomy, yet inside the warmhouse it felt as cozy as summer.

The warmhouse contained many flowers, some of which Su Yu had never seen, while others were familiar but remained nameless.

A white table was placed among the clusters of fresh flowers, along with some oddly shaped chairs. The table was already set with floral water and snacks.

Xiao Fu pulled Su Yu to the table, exerting much strength, making Su Yu’s hand hurt immensely.

Su Yu thought of historical records about this young lady, instantly frightened and too scared to breathe.

She feared that if Xiao Fu became displeased, she might kill her.

Su Yu was now fully awake; she realized entering the Xiao Family’s inner quarters was impossible unless she had a death wish.

Aside from Xiao Yuan currently maintaining a good relationship with Anning, even if their feelings weren’t great, as an outsider she wouldn’t win Xiao Yuan’s affection quickly, nor did she have time to wait for his protection. After all, the Xiao Mansion’s inner quarters was like a den of beasts, and Anning’s children were each like wolves or tigers. Any one of them could practically tear her apart.