Xie Rulan is not as open-minded as Mrs. Lu. She has never made any arrangements for her birthday. When will it be the turn of a concubine? After telling the truth, I thought that she, a legitimate daughter, was not favored in the Xie family and was not as good as a concubine. If you want to win the second prince's favor in the future, won't there be an extra layer of obstacles
This banquet is absolutely impossible!
The more Xie Rulan thought about it in the room, the more unpleasant it became. She immediately threw away her sleeves angrily and entered Lu's room with a dark face, "Mother, you have to make the decision for Lan'er!"
No need for Xie Rulan to explain it in detail. Madam Lu also knew why Xie Rulan was angry. Why shouldn't she be angry? It's just that this marriage is something Xie Rulan doesn't want. If she goes to make trouble now, wouldn't she lose her identity
"In just a few months, the second wife's concubine will no longer be an eyesore in the Xie Mansion. Lan'er doesn't have to be angry for such a bitch. Zuo is just something you don't want, so what if you treat her as a reward?"
Even so, Mrs. Lu was dissatisfied, and Xie Rulan was even more unwilling to do so. Seeing Mr. Lu unwilling to stand up for her, Xie Rulan had no choice but to lower her body and think of something on her own.
This banquet, even if it could be held, would definitely not make things easier for Xie Ruyun!
A sinister light flashed in Xie Rulan's eyes, wasn't it a birthday celebration? She will definitely remember Xie Ruyun's birthday this year for the rest of her life!
Since she is a concubine, don’t think about being treated like a legitimate daughter!
The seventh day of March.
This is a sunny day. Although spring has begun recently, it has also been very cold. Today's good weather is rare, and everyone has a slight smile on their face.
Although Xie Ruyun is a concubine, she is also the eldest lady of the Xie family, so the pomp and etiquette must be meticulous. Mrs. Qiao was careful and made the banquet neither ostentatious nor degrading, which made Mrs. Xu very satisfied.
After all, Mrs. Xu is very fond of this future wife.
Since it was Xie Ruyun's birthday, Xie Ruzhuo, Xie Ruyue and several other juniors naturally arrived. They had prepared gifts a few days ago and were just waiting to give them out at the right time.
Mrs. Xu arrived early, and she was dressed particularly festively today. She took Xie Ruyun's hand and sent a set of cloisonné enamel jewelry to Xie Ruyun. She smiled slightly and said, "Yun'er has a beautiful face, and this set of jewelry matches her." It couldn't be more suitable, Yun'er, take a look, do you like it?"
The gilt box is dotted with peony patterns engraved on it, and the interior is lined with red cloth. There is a set of cloisonné enamel jewelry, and the rubies on the headdress sparkle in the sunlight.
Not to mention the value of this jewelry, just talking about the love makes people feel moved.
Xie Ruyun's eyes were a little moist. She had lost her mother since she was a child. Although she was an eldest lady, she was still a concubine. She rarely received cold treatment from others in the Xie Mansion. Now that Mrs. Xu treats her like her own mother, how could she not be moved?
As she read, Xie Ruyun couldn't help but nod her head, "I like it, I like it very much!"
At this time, an extremely discordant snort came out. Xie Ruyun looked up and saw Xie Rulan sitting opposite. Her eyes were extremely disdainful, but she could not conceal her desire and envy for the jewelry in her hands.
That set of cloisonné enamel jewelry would cost more than a thousand taels of silver in her father's shop. Normally, she couldn't even touch it, but today, Xie Ruyun became the owner of such precious jewelry! Xie Rulan was naturally jealous. If she hadn't broken off the engagement, she would have been the one who took the jewelry today.
Xie Rulan had no regrets. If she became the second prince's wife in the future, would she want anything? Why care about this little piece of jewelry!
It's just that she doesn't want Xie Ruyun to have an easy time! My mother was right, Zuo was just a marriage she didn't want, but now Xie Ruyun treated her like a treasure. She was really a despicable concubine.
"Even if sister wants to please Mrs. Xu, she doesn't have to be so pretentious and annoying!"
Xie Rulan made up her mind, she just wanted to cause a big banquet. If Mrs. Xu could dislike Xie Ruyun because of this, it would be a good thing.
Xie Ruyue was just about to say a few words for Xie Ruyue, but was secretly stopped by Xie Ruzhuo. She gave Xie Ruyue a wink, signaling to Xie Ruyue to calm down.
A biting dog doesn't show its teeth, but Xie Ruzhuo saw that Mrs. Xu, who was usually gentle and soft-spoken, was not someone to be trifled with.
What's more, her mother-in-law has taken a liking to Xie Ruyun, so what's going on with Xie Rulan
Therefore, Xie Ruzhuo took Xie Ruyue to watch the show, and the tickets were free of charge. She didn't mind adding fuel to the fire at the right time to make Xie Rulan even more miserable.
Hearing this, the smile on Xie Ruyun's face did not disappear, and she said softly, "Sister, what you said is wrong. I really like this set of jewelry, and I am really grateful to Mrs. Xu. Why should I be pretentious?"
On normal days, Xie Ruyun would probably not pay attention to Xie Rulan, but she was afraid that she would leave a bad impression on Mrs. Xu, so she retorted.
She finally found such a good family, how could she be disturbed by Xie Rulan's few words
"Sister's mouth is so sweet, as if she has been smeared with honey. No wonder Mrs. Xu likes her. But Mrs. Xu, Lan'er advises you to keep your eyes open for everything, otherwise you will regret it in the future. Don't blame Lan'er for not having it today. Remind Mrs. Xu.”
After hearing Xie Rulan's words, Xie Ruyun couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. She said this half-heartedly. It would be bad if Mrs. Xu felt resentful because of this.
Just as she was about to speak, Mrs. Xu patted Xie Ruyun's hand and signaled her not to panic. Then she said softly, "When I first joined the Xie family, I really thought that the Xie family's family tradition was nothing more than this. Everyone They are all so domineering and unreasonable. But thanks to meeting Yun'er later, I realized that all the children in the Xie family are excellent, and only a few have bad tempers, which is not something to worry about. "
This is a roundabout way of scolding Xie Rulan! She was the only one who was arrogant and domineering back then!
Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but curl his lips, what was she talking about? It was known that Mrs. Xu would have become a blockbuster even if she didn't complain. It seemed that she was extremely dissatisfied with Xie Rulan.
It's no wonder that when the Xu family came to the Xie family, Xie Rulan always looked down on Mrs. Xu. Later, she tried every possible means to make a fuss about breaking off the engagement, no matter who she was. Xie Ruzhuo even thought that if she were from the Xu family, she would definitely embarrass Xie Rulan.
"you!"
Xie Rulan gritted her silver teeth. She didn't expect that Mrs. Xu was so sharp-tongued.
"My good fortune is too shallow, and God punished me for not having a daughter. Fortunately, I have devoted myself to worshiping Buddha all these years, and finally moved God. Now that I have Yun'er, I will love Yun'er as if I were a daughter."
After saying that, Mrs. Xu put the jewelry on Xie Ruyun herself, but the implicit meaning of her words was a slap in Xie Rulan's face.
Didn't she say that Mrs. Xu couldn't give birth to a child? It didn't matter. Then she would treat her daughter-in-law as a daughter!
Xie Ruyun was born with a graceful nature, and after wearing jewelry, she looked even more charming. Seeing Xie Rulan became even more jealous, she gritted her teeth and said, "It seems that Mrs. Xu is really tolerant, and the eldest sister is also -"
"Sister, you are so lucky. Zhuo'er once again wishes my sister a happy birthday. May you and Mr. Xu have many children in the future!" Xie Rulan was interrupted by Xie Ruzhuo before she could finish her words.
As she spoke, she took out the gift she had prepared, which was the best rouge in Ruyi Square.
What woman doesn't love beauty? Ruyifang's rouge is the most famous in the capital. All women with respectable families are proud to use the rouge from Ruyifang. It's a pity that Xie Ruyun is a concubine, so she is not lucky enough to use this fine rouge.
Therefore, when Xie Ruzhuo brought out the rouge, Xie Ruyun was very grateful. Among the sisters, apart from Xie Rufei, Xie Ruzhuo and Xie Ruyue were the only ones who were kind to her. They gave her a gift today to show her favor.
Xie Rulan snorted again and looked extremely unkind. Now that Xie Ruzhuo brought out a valuable gift, wasn't it just a slap in her face? As sisters, Xie Ruzhuo gave gifts, but she, the younger sister, showed no sign of it at all.
Looking at Xie Rulan's appearance, Xie Ruzhuo suddenly felt happy in his heart. Evil people will be punished by evil people, and the always gentle Mrs. Xu can be regarded as her nemesis.
"Yue'er also wishes my sister a happy birthday."
Xie Ruyue then took out a hairpin. Although it was not made by the most famous workshop in the capital, it was still exquisitely made and made people admire it.
"Thank you two sisters."
Xie Ruyun was very grateful and accepted them one by one. The sisters said a few more words, most of which were for Xie Rulan. They were nothing more than stories about the deep love between sisters.
It’s okay if you don’t want to eat this meal!
Xie Rulan was angry, so she put down the bowl and left in a hurry with her maid, without even saying a word to anyone.
"The third lady doesn't know etiquette. I hope Mrs. Xu won't laugh."
Mrs. Qiao knew Xie Rulan's thoughts well. The reason why she allowed Xie Rulan to ridicule Xie Ruyun just now was to explore what she had in mind.
If she doesn't marry the good Mr. Xu, what is she waiting for
"Yin'er is really envious that my sister has so many good things. If it's Yin'er's birthday, will she also have so many good things?"
Xie Ruyin's eyes were shining, and she stared closely at the jewelry and rouge in Xie Ruyun's hand. How great would it be if these things were all hers
She was just thinking secretly in her heart about how she should keep these things as her own, but she didn't want her words to be heard by Xie Rulan who didn't go out.
"Bah, you are a despicable thing. A concubine is a concubine. Everything is good. It is your turn to ask for these things. You deserve it!"
Xie Rulan was referring to Sang Shuhuai, because Xie Ruyun and Xie Ruyin were both concubines, and what she meant was that Xie Ruyun was not worthy of having these things at all.
"Sister, you..."
Xie Ruyin was furious. Originally, she was just envious of these good things, but she was scolded by Xie Rulan shamelessly, which revealed her pain point.
Xie Rufei on the side heard this and immediately choked out, "So what if I'm a concubine? If she has a noble character, she will be much better than those legitimate daughters who don't know what they are called. Doesn't it mean that I don't want my eldest sister to marry a good family?"
These days, because Xie Ruyun "robbed" Xie Rulan's marriage, the third wife has been very angry with the second wife. However, her mother's temperament is softer, but it does not mean that she, Xie Rufei, is easy to bully!
A good family
Xie Rulan snorted coldly. Maybe in the eyes of short-sighted people like them, the Xu family was indeed a good home, but she didn't think so. Compared to the royal family, the Xu family was like a piece of shit.
She, Xie Rulan, will be the imperial concubine in the future!
"Zuo is just a family I don't want. Some people treat her like a treasure. That's why I say that a concubine is a concubine. To get such a family is considered a blessing!"
With that said, she ignored everyone's strange looks, turned around and walked away. She didn't even bother to stay on such an occasion!