It rained for half the night last night, and it stopped only at dawn. When I woke up in the morning and opened the window, I immediately smelled the fresh smell in the air.
There was a layer of autumn rain and a layer of coolness. A ray of sunlight fell into the room, but it could not block the slightly cold wind.
Qian Bi wrapped her coat and said with a smile, "It's getting colder and colder today."
Hearing this, Jiang Zhu immediately turned around and said with a smile, "You are looking forward to spending the winter so you can build a snowman in the yard."
Being exposed, Qian Bi stuck out her tongue coquettishly and said, "Who is like you, whose hands and feet get cold in winter? I'm not afraid of the cold." As she spoke, Qian Bi took the red rui. With the basin towel in hand, he came over to help Xie Ruzhuo wash up.
After everything was tidied up, Xie Ruzhuo took the maid to Zizhuyuan.
Unexpectedly, someone came earlier than her.
As soon as Fang entered the courtyard, he heard bursts of laughter inside. Jin Yu was feeding the birds under the corridor. When he saw Xie Ruzhuo coming, he rushed over with a smile and said crisply, "Greetings to the Fourth Miss."
Xie Ruzhuo nodded, smiled, and asked softly, "Sister Jinyu, who is here so early?"
Hearing this, the smile on Jin Yu's face remained unchanged, but there was a hint of contempt in her expression, "It's Aunt Su from the second room. She comes here early in the morning every day to take a rest, and leaves when the other ladies are about to arrive."
After saying that, Jin Yu said again, "I think the old lady is in good spirits these past two days, and she has become more friendly to Aunt Su." The subtext is to tell Xie Ruzhuo not to conflict with Su Bixin.
Xie Ruzhuo knew that she meant well, so he thanked her, then tidied up his clothes and walked towards the house.
As soon as she entered the room, she saw Su Bixin standing behind Ji, caringly rubbing her temples.
Xie Ruzhuo greeted Mr. Ji without looking sideways, and asked with a smile, "Why did grandma get up so early today?"
Ji glanced at her with a smile and said, "I got up late, but you. I heard that you have been suffering from the cold these past two days, are you feeling better?"
Xie Ruzhuo leaned next to her and smiled, "Thanks to grandma, I've been fine for a long time." As he said that, he said as if unintentionally, "Hey, who is this?"
Although Su Bixin had been in the house for nearly two months, she had not been introduced to anyone in public because she had not served tea before. She had only met Xie Ruzhuo once, so it was understandable that she pretended not to know him.
Ji's attitude towards Su Bixin has indeed changed a lot in the past two days. She immediately smiled and said, "This is your second uncle's new concubine. You have seen it before, have you forgotten it?"
Seeing that Ji's attitude towards her had indeed improved a lot, Xie Ruzhuo was secretly wary, but he patted his head with a smile on his face and said, "Look at my memory, Auntie, don't blame me."
Su Bixin kept saying that she didn't dare. When she was still waiting to say anything else, she saw that Xie Ruzhuo had already changed to other topics.
"Grandma, you haven't eaten yet. Zhuo'er will serve you breakfast." Xie Ruzhuo said as he helped Ji up.
Ji stood up, tapped her forehead, and said dotingly, "You are such a greedy little cat. You are pretending to serve me. Are you greedy again?"
Xie Ruzhuo said coquettishly, "Grandma, there's still someone here. Just expose me. I won't obey."
Su Bixin on the side also echoed, "Fourth Miss is showing her filial piety. As expected, Madam, you are very blessed."
Hearing this, Mrs. Ji said kindly, "When you give me another grandson, I will be really lucky." After saying that, he patted her hand again and said, "Since you are pregnant, you should take care of yourself in the morning and dusk." Just don’t do it, it’s proper to have a good child and raise the baby.”
Su Bixin was overjoyed, and her attitude became more and more respectful, "This can't be avoided. This rule is greater than the sky, and it cannot be changed. Besides, I have selfish motives for coming to greet you every day, so that I can The child is blessed."
Just as he was saying this, he heard Jin Yu coming from outside to report, "The second lady and the fifth lady are here to say hello."
Su Bixin originally wanted to sit down and eat together, but after hearing this reply, she quickly stood up, with a look of fear in her movements.
Ji took her expression in his eyes, and although he didn't say anything, his pupils could not help but shrink.
Seeing that Su Bixin was there, Mrs. Li was relatively calm, and just paid greetings to Mrs. Ji according to the etiquette. However, Xie Rufei was not so indifferent. She stared at Su Bixin with one eye and said with a gun and a stick, "I don't even know if I see the master." Hello, you are indeed from the countryside, and you have no rules at all!"
Li quickly pulled Xie Rufei and scolded her softly, "Fei'er, don't be rude to your aunt."
Xie Rufei sneered and said, "An aunt who didn't even offer tea to the mistress, is she worthy of me respecting her?" Since Xie Rufei was beaten by Xie Shenxing last time, she would choke every time she saw Su Bixin.
Hearing what her granddaughter said, Ji's expression did not change, but she still smiled and said, "Fifth girl, have you had breakfast?"
Xie Rufei immediately leaned over, put on a smile and said with a smile, "Not yet, I came here specially to have a meal with my grandma. Don't think you think I eat too much."
Xie Ruzhuo, who was on the side, sneered, "Grandma, did you see this? This is a person who works openly and openly, not as good as me."
The two of them sang in perfect harmony, and Ji suddenly said cheerfully, "You two little girls." After saying that, she looked at Li and said, "Since we are here, let's have a meal together, Jinyu, pass the meal."
After Jin Yu agreed, she ordered the maid to serve the meal, while Mrs. Li stood obediently behind Mr. Ji to serve.
The granddaughter can sit down, she is a serious lady. But when the mother-in-law is present, the daughter-in-law cannot sit down. This is the rule.
It happened that Su Bixin was also a blind person. When she saw everyone sitting down, she didn't pay attention to Mrs. Li, so she sat down directly.
This immediately ignited Xie Rufei's temper. She snorted coldly, "My mistress is standing here, but you actually dare to do it. How much dignity has Daddy given you!"
Su Bi reacted belatedly. Just as she was about to get up, she heard Xie Rufei's words. Her eyes turned red immediately, and she stood up and said timidly, "This is my first time serving a meal. I really don't know the rules. Please forgive me, madam."
Seeing her cowardice, Ji waved her hands and said, "That's all, it's not a family banquet, but it's just a breakfast. Why are there so many rules? My second daughter-in-law, why don't you sit down and eat together?" After saying that, she asked They all sat down.
This time, Su Bixin was more concerned. After getting Ji's approval, she sat down carefully. He just lowered his head, but a flash of resentment quickly flashed through his head.
Xie Rufei didn't expect Ji to let Su Bixin go so easily, and was a little stunned at the moment. Just as she was about to speak, she felt someone kicked her under the table. When she looked up, she saw Mr. Li winking at her to shut up.
Seeing this, although Xie Rufei felt depressed, she had to close her mouth and eat sadly.
This meal was extremely depressing. Every time Su Bixin said something, Xie Rufei would choke her back. In the end, Li had to keep picking up food for Xie Rufei so that she had no time to talk.
After the meal was finished, Mrs. Li finally breathed a long sigh of relief. After saying a few words with Mrs. Ji, she found an excuse and left with Xie Rufei.
Xie Rufei couldn't hold back her anger, and before leaving, she gave Su Bixin a warning look. But the latter just shrank and lowered his head.
As soon as she went out, Xie Rufei said bitterly, "Why didn't mother let me teach her a lesson just now? You didn't see her arrogant look. Who could she show to her with her flattering look! Grandma gave her a good look, and she really Have you become a serious master?"
Mrs. Li nodded Xie Rufei's head and frowned, "It doesn't matter what she thinks of herself. The important thing is that now your grandma cares about the grandson in her belly. Do you understand?"
Seeing that Xie Rufei still looked angry, Mrs. Li sighed and said, "You are young now, and you don't understand even if I tell you. Please follow me back to your room first."
Xie Rufei waved her hand and said a little aggrievedly, "I'm waiting for the fourth sister here. I want to go to her room to play."
Seeing her looking like she was about to shed tears, Ms. Li felt very distressed. She just repeatedly said, "It's okay, let your fourth sister teach you a lesson about this stupid temper of yours. Remember not to choke on that Su Bixin, you know?" "
Xie Rufei nodded casually and sent Li away. Then she returned to the door of Zizhuyuan, squeezed the handkerchief in her hand, and waited for Su Bixin to come out.
Not long after, Su Bixin lived up to her expectations and left the courtyard.
Su Bixin obviously saw this nemesis, and immediately smiled, called "Fifth Miss", and continued walking towards her courtyard.
"stop!"
There was a scolding sound from behind. Su Bixin stopped, turned around and said with a smile, "Did Miss Fifth call me?"
"Nonsense, there is no one else here except you. If I don't call you, who else can you call?" You really don’t know what your last name is, do you? This is the Xie family, and you can’t help being so arrogant!”
Disdain flashed across Su Bixin's eyebrows, and then she said softly, "Bixin doesn't understand what Miss Fifth said."
"You don't understand? Well, let me tell you clearly, don't rely on your father to pamper you, you will be lawless. Also, what do you think is so great about having an extra child in your belly? I can tell you, Even if you give birth to a son, he is still a commoner and has no future!"
Xie Rufei said this in one breath, and then looked at Su Bixin proudly.
Su Bixin was about to retaliate, but after seeing the figure walking not far away, she turned closer to Xie Rufei and said softly, "A concubine has no future, but if I take your mother's position and sit in the main room, Do you think my child will be favored by then?"
The next moment, Xie Rufei slapped Su Bixin hard on the face, and then said sharply, "Bah, you are also a toad who wants to eat swan meat! I tell you, a fox like you will never even think about it in this life - ah!"
As soon as a figure flashed, a man steadily supported Su Bixin's body as she fell to the ground, and then said in a deep voice, "Shut up, is this all what your mother taught you!"
Xie Rufei covered her face in disbelief. When she saw the man in front of her, she said in disbelief, "Dad, you hit me again!" She had never been beaten in her life, but now because of Su Bixin, she was beaten for the second time. He was beaten by Xie Shenxing!
Xie Shenxing was still upset. He carefully held Su Bixin in his arms and told Shaoyao, "What are you still doing? Take your lady back to her room. You are not allowed to leave her yard without my order. Let her reflect on it!"
Hearing this, Su Bixin quickly tugged at the corner of Xie Shenxing's clothes and said carefully, "Master, the fifth lady didn't say anything too extreme. Please don't ground her. I'll be fine."