C35

After the new year, the Xie Clan had a huge commotion once again. Master Xie decided to send the Aunt Zhao up to the villa, and the Aunt Zhao wailed like ghosts and howled like wolves all night long. Under the order of the old lady, Xie Cen personally fed the Aunt Zhao with a bowl of mute medicine and sent him away.

After all, Xie Cen had been in the government for a long time, able to pamper Aunt Zhao like that back then, then he would be merciless when he said that. But then again, if he had dismissed Aunt Zhao earlier, Nan would not be able to do so.

Although the Lady Xu had dealt with a big problem, it was not anything good. Xie Cen had a lot of good things to do, even though he did not have the time to do it, he did not give her any face.

"Madam, please feel free. Master has been busy recently and has been troubled. It's been a while since I've been here."

Chan Er had become more and more important to him, and a few capable old wet nurse had been assigned a large task by him, so naturally they couldn't bother to wait on him, the Chan Er was smart enough to look at their eyes and speak quickly, hence they started to take charge of Lady Xu's personal matters.

Chan Er brought out a bowl of bird's nest soup and served it to Lady Xu, "Madam, this is the top-class bird's nest that was just given to me a few days ago. You have been working hard for my family, master has seen it for herself, if there is anything good, it would all be good for Madam, but no matter what, you can't be tired and take good care of yourself."

Lady Xu enjoyed what she had said, as she scooped up spoonfuls after spoonfuls, "What has Third Miss been busy with these days?"

"Third Miss saw that she was about to leave home, so she has been staying with Jiang Xuanxuan recently to tend to her plants and chat with the old lady."

Lady Xu put down the bowl and sighed, "She is quite fortunate, Eldest Miss had actually stayed in the house for a few months to weave clothes for Young Master and Madam. Her eyes are almost burning with tears, Third Sister did not even need to touch a single needle."

There was no need to mention the bitterness in Lady Xu's words. Ever since Old Madem, Xie Jingxi had separated from her even more, other than being on time to pay respects, she did not say anything unnecessary. Although she was still polite, it was just not like that. The Lady Xu naturally blamed all of this on the Old Madem, and even Xie Cen loved and ignored her.

Third Young Master might not have a good physique, but his age is still there. He knows how to pamper people, and marrying into the Third Miss is not the best way to enjoy life.

Pleasure? Her Second Miss didn't seem to be much better than him. She could see how her own Second Miss seemed to not care about him at all. "Third Sister, did you finally split up with me? I'm blaming me for giving you too little dowry."

Chan Er rolled her eyes and laughed: "What are you talking about? Third Miss is the most sensible person, how could I argue with you?

Lady Xu patted Chan Er's hand, "In the end, you know me."

Just as he was speaking, Xie Cen came back. The Lady Xu was startled and quickly got off the brick bed, "Husband, you're here."

The ingratiating tone in Lady Xu's voice was extremely obvious. Chan Er stepped forward to help Xie Cen take off his thick fur clothes, then calmly retreated to the side with his head lowered, not saying a single unnecessary word. Lady Xu was small in her heart. Aside from Auntie Xue, all the other girls that accompanied her in marriage had been pointed at by her. There were only a few old servants by her side.

Chan Er knew sher problem. Every time Xie Cen came here, he would never come closer, he would dodge whenever he could, no wonder the Lady Xu had set her eyes on her. Xie Cen looked at Chan Er who had retreated to the side without leaving a trace, and spoke to Lady Xu as if nothing had happened: "I found a attendant in the palace for Liu Er, his character is not bad, prepare a dowry for her as soon as possible, pay extra silver, it's fine, we'll settle this matter before the end of the year."

"Don't worry, husband, leave this to me."

Xie Cen nodded his head, he then talked about the matters of the year with her, and then left. Lady Xu's face darkened, he angrily threw a bowl.

Before Xie Jingxi got married, the Auntie Xue often brought Sixth Miss to Jiang Xuanxuan. In terms of craftsmanship, Master Lin always made many little toys for Xie Jingxi, such as children's toys.

"What a coincidence, concubine. I won't be able to learn it anyway, so it was all for nothing."

The Auntie Xue laughed and said, "These are all small items that I can't send out, I have nothing better to do anyway. Since there isn't anything good to send you out of the house, this is the only thing I can do, and you should not mind it."

"This is already the best thing in the world. It's better for Aunt to be considerate than to give me a mountain of gold and silver." Xie Jingxi carefully folded the small clothes one by one and gave them to Ming Yu to put away, "Father has been busy these past few days, Aunt can order more snacks."

This was her chance, and Auntie Xue lowered her head in embarrassment, "I am already satisfied that I have Sixth Miss watching over me, with my current state, how can I even look at you again? Right now, I only have Sixth Miss on my mind, and once she leaves my residence, I will have nothing more to ask of you."

"Aunt understands, it's really rare. Sixth Sis, don't worry about it, the ones who come will eventually come."

Auntie Xue looked at Xie Jingxi gratefully. A stone in her heart had fallen to the ground.

The Xie Clan had a small population and returned to the palace on New Year's Eve. They busied themselves with every family wishing them a happy new year, but on the second day of the new year, the two married ladies and Young Master returned. Only then did the estate see the New Year's event.

Xie Jingyi's brother was already four or five years old, and sister was also three years old. She was running and jumping at this age, and before she even entered the door, she heard a childish voice. The eldest uncle, Lu Bingsheng, was a typical tough guy. He was a man who had trained in the Northwest Killing Fields.

"Did you go and kowtow to the Old Ancestor?" Lu Bingsheng scolded the two children who were in front of Lady Xu. The two children had never seen the old lady before, so they naturally recognized her and kowtowed to her shyly. The old lady rewarded each of them with a red packet.

Xie Jingyi secretly rolled her eyes at him, her meaning was to not be so strict during the festivities, Lu Bingsheng immediately laughed uncomfortably and did not say anything else. "Big sister has a way, look at how big sister's husband is standing in front of big sister, he doesn't have any temper at all."

Xie Jingyi became even more embarrassed. She immediately pinched Xie Jingxi's itch, "If you can talk, I'll see if you still dare to mess with me."

Xie Jingxi laughed continuously from being scratched by her, and started to beg for mercy, "Big sister, please spare my life, I, I won't say anymore, alright …"

Xie Jingyi let her go then, and directly poked her in the head, "Look at how stubborn you are being, we will see how I will make you up tomorrow. Don't take me for a fool, our new Young Master is so considerate, I don't even know how she will hurt you, we will bypass him this year, and during the next new year, let's see how I will bully him."

Xie Jingxi immediately blushed, and got teased by her family. She then took out a red packet and shoved it into Xie Jingxi's hands, "Those who remain unmarried are still young ladies, take the red packet and don't reject it. Consider this your wedding, when the time comes, even if you want it, you will not give it to me."

Previously, Xie Jingyi had already added some dowry for her, so she was now embarrassed to ask for more, "Always calling me Big Sis but it's a waste of money, I'm even embarrassed. When the time comes, Big Sis will definitely drink a few more bowls of wedding wine."

"Look at this damned girl!"

"Mother, is Aunt going to be the bride? Can I go make a ruckus?"

Xie Jingyi's elder brother ran over to look at Xie Jingxi, but even with her old face, she could no longer hold back. Xie Jingyi picked up her elder brother and said, "Rong'er be good, when your Third Aunt becomes the new bride, we'll sit on her bed and not leave. How about that?"

"imperial consort, Niu Niu is also going to sit on top and not leave."

Eldest Miss also came over to pester Xie Jingyi, and all the old ladies, Lady Xu and her servant girls started laughing out loud, even Xie Cen had a rare smile on his face. Xie Jingxi blushed as she hugged Eldest Miss, "Niuniu boy, how does Third Aunt call Rong'er a flower boy? When the time comes, you will dress up beautifully."

"Aunt, I want to be a flower boy and ask brother to go sit by himself."

Rong'er became anxious as well. She bit her finger and said, "Mother, how about I become a flower boy too? Why don't you sit on a bed with your father? Is that okay?"

Rong'er looked at Lu Bingsheng, and realised that his face was completely red. Xie Jingyi's face was also burning, "Brat, what nonsense are you spouting!"

"Haha, big sister, Rong'er is too amazing!"

As they were talking and laughing, there was another commotion outside. It was precisely Xie Jingqi and Gu Heng who had returned, and the wet nurse who was holding Eldest Miss who had not stopped drinking milk, kowtowing to the old lady and first before she stood up to speak.

"The Eldest Miss is here, quickly come and show me." The Lady Xu called out to Xie Jingqi, and from start to finish, Gu Heng and the two exchanged a glance when they entered the room.

The moment Xie Jingqi entered, the atmosphere in the room wasn't as cheerful as before. When Xie Jingxi called out to the Second Miss, he only shot her a glance, and didn't say anything unnecessary.

Xie Jingyi opened her mouth, "I am rather envious of my second sister. After Third Sister gets married, she will have someone to accompany her. How is it like being alone in the palace with me, where there isn't even someone to talk to."

Xie Jingqi said disdainfully, "If Big Sis has the time, come over to my place. After all, I don't have anyone to accompany me.

The words that came out of these words did not even put Xie Jingxi in her eyes, and secretly ridiculed Gu Heng for not paying attention to her. This sentence was simply too embarrassing, and Gu Heng's face immediately became ugly.

Seeing that, Xie Jingyi pulled Xie Jingqi and said: "Don't say such things, it's a good thing that brother-in-law is busy, and it's just that your brother-in-law does not see anyone, being a wife can't just think about fun, if you have nothing better to do, go learn from Marquis' Wife and take care of your family matters, when that happens, you'll be busy."

Xie Jingqi snorted, "I am not going, my family's old granny also looks down on me, there is no point in doing so, it is my grandma who mentions my family's third sister, and says that she is sensible and obedient, after she passes the door, she will naturally help us with family matters, I am so happy and at ease."

Gu Heng's face suddenly darkened. He was about to flare up.