The wet nurse guarding the door was obviously surprised and happy. In her opinion, the affairs between the master and the master were not something that servants like them could interfere with. However, my daughter still has an uncontrollable temper and doesn't say anything polite about anything. Now that I am forgiven by the eldest lady, it is a great blessing.
"Nanny, I was the one who wronged her, so this piece of material is my apology. I also hope that you and Jiang Zhu won't argue with me. From now on, when we are all in the same yard, I can't be willful."
For a servant, Xie Ruzhuo's words really frightened her. When she bent down and saw Hong Rui, who was leaning at the door, she felt her eyes sore.
After a while, Jiangzhu was brought there.
After all, she is still a teenage girl, and her face is a little more childish. Seeing Xie Ruzhuo, Jiang Zhu knelt down directly and said, "My slave, please give my regards to the young lady." She originally thought that she would have no chance to come back, but until the moment she stepped through the door, she was still in a daze.
Xie Ruzhuo immediately stepped forward, helped her up, and said, "Jiangzhu, I'm sorry for you." She was too arrogant and selfish in her previous life, but even so, there were still people who were sincere to her, such as Jiangzhu in front of her.
"It's not hard for me, slave." Although Jiang Zhu didn't know what happened, seeing Xie Ruzhuo sincerely thank her, Jiang Zhu was still moved.
Xie Ruzhuo comforted Jiang Zhu for a few more words and then said, "Okay, it's getting late. Go change clothes and accompany me to the main hall for lunch."
After hearing this, Jiang Zhu suddenly opened his eyes in surprise. She had been demoted to work as a handyman and didn't know much about what was going on in the yard. It's just that she is calmer than Qianbi and others, so in just a moment, she put away her previous expression and said respectfully, "Yes."
When Xie Ruzhuo brought Jiangzhu Qianbi and the two girls to the main hall, he saw that except Xie Huainan and himself, all the senior members of the Xie family had arrived.
Xie Huainan has just been promoted to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Although his official position is not big, he has a lot of things to do. He is often too busy to touch the ground, so it is normal to be away from home.
As for Xie Ruzhuo's absence, the eldest family member of the Xie family has long been accustomed to it.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo coming, everyone had different expressions. Xie Shenyan was the first to show a smile, "Zhuo'er came just in time, your mother has just prepared dinner."
Mrs. Qiao, however, was a little nervous. Ever since she married into the Xie family, Xie Ruzhuo had threatened that even if she was beaten to death, she would not eat at the same table as Mr. Qiao. Later, Xie Ruzhuo asked for the dowry left by her biological mother, but after she failed to give it, the relationship between the two became even more intense. Although Xie Ruzhuo's performance has improved greatly in the past few days, there is no guarantee that she didn't come here just to cause some trouble.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't think so much. After she entered, she greeted her first and said with a smile, "I can smell the fragrance from far away. I guess it's time to start dinner. Dad will see if my time calculation is accurate."
"You stupid girl, your grandfather praised you for being very sensible, and this shows your true nature again." Xie Shenyan laughed loudly and said kindly, "Sit down quickly."
Xie Ruzhuo thanked him, and just as he was about to sit down, he saw a small meat ball jumping down from the stool and bumping towards him, saying in a milky voice, "Sister, hug."
The wet nurse caught Mr. Qiao's look, came over with a smile, and coaxed softly, "Fourth Young Master, be good, let's sit back, your Fourth Sister hasn't eaten yet."
Xie Ruzhuo lowered his head and glanced at Xie Huailin, who was holding out his chubby hands with a longing look on his face. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay, let him sit next to me." After saying that, he smiled and rubbed Xie Huailin's little head and said softly. ,"good."
I don't know if it was a coincidence or something, but the seat where Xie Ruzhuo sat happened to be next to Mrs. Qiao.
The moment she sat down, Xie Ruzhuo clearly felt Qiao's body suddenly tense up. The last thing she knows how to do in her life is get close to people. Listening, Mrs. Qiao asked carefully, "Zhuo'er, what do you want to eat? How about I ask the kitchen to make another portion of your favorite Babao Chicken?"
Xie Ruzhuo quickly waved his hand and said, "No need, these are already good." As he said this, Xie Ruzhuo showed a dry smile.
Unexpectedly, everyone was extremely surprised when she looked like this.
In fact, Xie Ruzhuo was feeling extremely awkward at the moment. She knew that she had been too bad to Mrs. Qiao before, and she wanted to sincerely admit her mistake, but she didn't know how to say it.
But Mrs. Qiao was also worried that she would be unhappy. Although this daughter was not popular with everyone in the house before, she had always been more domineering than respectful towards her stepmother, and there was even a hint of hostility between the lines. And it is such a child who is so respectful to him now. Qiao's heart was full of mixed feelings now. She couldn't think of how to talk to her stepdaughter, so she simply kept silent.
As a result, the two people formed a strange atmosphere.
Fortunately, this situation did not last long.
"Sister, Yong'an wants to eat bamboo shoots."
Xie Huailin held Xie Ruzhuo's arm and stared at her with two big eyes, looking completely pitiful. The little guy is young, but he is very good at catching people's weaknesses. He has been getting along with Xie Ruzhuo for a long time these days, and he knows that she can't stand him like this.
Sure enough, Xie Ruzhuo's heart softened when he saw it. He immediately took his small plate and put not only slices of bamboo shoots but also a few other things he liked to eat.
Several times like this, Xie Ruzhuo always did as he was told.
Seeing this, Ms. Qiao said with a straight face, "Yong'an, don't make trouble with your fourth sister. Ask the nanny to bring you whatever you want to eat." Then he looked at Xie Ruzhuo apologetically, "This child is just spoiled by me, Zhuo Don't take it personally."
Xie Ruzhuo smiled softly, "Mom, it's okay, he is my brother, I hope he sticks to me."
Just as the maid brought the last soup, Xie Ruzhuo simply stood up, picked up the small bowl on the side, filled a bowl first and placed it in front of Xie Shenyan, and then added soup to Mrs. Qiao.
Mrs. Qiao was flattered and stood up quickly, taking the soup in her hand, "Zhuo'er, sit down quickly, be careful of getting burned."
Xie Ruzhuo did not sit down, looked into her eyes, and said sincerely, "Mom, it was me who was young and ignorant, and I offended my mother before. I hope that you, sir, will forgive me and forgive me."
Hearing this, the smile on Madam Qiao's face froze instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes. She had been married into the Xie family for so many years, and she had sincerely tried to warm her stepsons and stepdaughters, but Xie Ruzhuo was the only one who could , almost made myself despair! Sometimes I even feel angry in my heart. This child is not warm, so I just don’t care!
Who would have thought that hearing such words today would make Mrs. Qiao sigh in her heart.
"Zhuo'er, I did something bad in the past, please forgive me, okay." Mrs. Qiao was stuttering when she spoke. Xie Ruyue on the side helped Mrs. Qiao sit down and said with a smile, "Mother, you can The only bad thing about me is that I am too spoiled to this damn girl!"
Before, Xie Ruzhuo asked her to help ease the relationship between mother and daughter. Xie Ruyue still didn't believe it. Now when she actually heard Xie Ruzhuo apologize, Xie Ruyue was also very surprised. But after all, she reacted faster than others and settled the matter immediately.
"But you're not too stupid. It's not too late to wake up."
Hearing Xie Ruyue's words to hurt her, Xie Ruzhuo counterattacked without thinking, "How can a stupid person like my sister know what it means to be a late bloomer?"
After hearing this, even Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but laugh while covering her handkerchief. Xie Shenyan patted Mrs. Qiao's hand and gave her a comforting look, feeling full of relief in her heart.
The sisters were quarreling with each other in a friendly manner, and beside them were the elders' restrained smiles. Suddenly, the huge dining room was filled with a happy scene.
Because Xie Huailin was in a hurry to eat, he accidentally got some rice grains stuck to his lips. Xie Ruzhuo tried to guide him many times, but he didn't take the rice grains off. Instead, he pushed the rice grains onto his round little face, which immediately attracted a whole room of people. Good-natured laughter.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching in the blink of an eye, and such joy is becoming more and more vivid among the wealthy families in the capital. Not to mention the silk and satin beads that are pulled up all over the courtyard, it is the palace lantern hanging in front of the door. The top craftsmen of the lantern were asked to carefully make the lantern. Each of the eight satin surfaces has a beautiful woman painted on it. Occasionally, the wind blows, and the lantern It was spinning slowly, as if even the beauty above had come to life.
Perhaps it was because he had lived two lives, but when Xie Ruzhuo leaned against the window again and looked at the palace lanterns, he still felt that something was never the same again.
"Miss, why are you standing in front of the window again? The sunset is about to set now, and the weather is very cold. Don't suffer from the cold anymore." Hong Rui walked over from the outside and put the snacks she was holding on the table. On the desk, he saw her leaning against the window, and he immediately scolded her.
During these days of close contact, Hongrui fell more and more in love with the fourth lady in front of her.
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo came back to his senses, smiled and said, "I'm tired from sitting. I'll stand up and walk around. I'm so squeamish."
Hong Rui chuckled and said, "You have a noble body, so you are naturally more delicate than others. The old lady just sent you a plate of cakes, and she specifically asked you to use them early, saying that if you use them too late, they will lose their flavor."
Xie Ruzhuo nodded, "Well, leave it alone. I don't have much appetite now. I'll eat it later."
Hong Rui noticed her absent-mindedness, "Miss, it's such a big holiday and everyone else is busy, why are you so listless?"
"Your lady, I have been depressed in the house for a month. Why do you think it is? Well, if I can go out for a walk, my mood will definitely get better." Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but sigh again as he spoke. The biggest disadvantage of being born in a noble family is that you are not even allowed to go out. In her previous life, she was used to having her own way, and later on her family simply let her go. But now that she is determined to change her image at home, some things are beyond her control.
In fact, thinking about it, she was quite envious of her previous life. At least, she could live a life of her own.
Hong Rui didn't know these twists and turns. Seeing that Xie Ruzhuo was unhappy, she immediately said, "Then I'll bring you new clothes. It's still early. When you go out in half an hour, you can probably have a good time." .”
With that said, Hong Rui opened the pastry box, pushed it to the center of the small table, and hurried into the inner room.
This girl is someone who says that wind is like rain.
Seeing her like this, Xie Ruzhuo couldn't help but smile. But he couldn't help but start to make calculations. At this time, all the adults in the family are very busy, and the only ones who have free time are these brothers and sisters who are of the same generation as themselves.
Now that the maids have gone to get clothes, I have to go out for a walk, right? Xie Ruzhuo bit out of the tea cake in his hand to form a nice crescent shape, and finally his thoughts settled on them.