After greeting the two elders of the Xie family, Xie Ruzhuo went to Mrs. Qiao's room again. Xie Shenyan was at home today for the rare occasion. When he saw Xie Ruzhuo, he couldn't help but give him a lecture. Xie Ruzhuo agreed one by one, and Mrs. Qiao said with a smile, "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. Master, don't be so stern, or Zhuo'er will think that he has done something wrong again."
Xie Shenyan smiled slightly and said, "I'm used to sitting around in court. I feel most at ease with the children you teach."
After chatting for a while, Xie Ruzhuo withdrew. This Xie Mansion is not big, but it is not small either. I walked through all three rooms. Although my legs were a little sore, I made a lot of good stuff.
Xie Ruyue was bored at home, so she pestered Xie Ruzhuo and went to the street. The two hit it off immediately, immediately packed up and slipped out quietly from behind.
But unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the teahouse, they heard someone say with a mysterious face, "Do you know what big thing happened last night?"
"Old Liu, you look so mysterious, tell me quickly."
Old Liu, nicknamed Liu Kuaizui, usually liked to talk about other people's rights and wrongs, but he told the news faster than others, so everyone loved to listen to his talk.
"Oh, that's incredible. It's a secret from the palace! It's just that I'm so thirsty that my throat is filled with smoke and I can't speak." Old Liu saw everyone pricking up their ears and squinting. He held the teapot in the boy's hand and stopped talking.
Someone immediately noticed and said, "Waiter, here is a pot of good tea and a plate of cloud cake!"
Seeing that everything was ready to eat and drink, Old Liu took a sip of tea with satisfaction and ate a few pastries before saying vaguely, "A distant grandson of my great-grandmother's cousin's grandson's daughter-in-law's sister is working as an errand in the palace. Something big happened during the palace banquet last night!"
At this point, everyone immediately held their breath and listened attentively.
Xie Ruyue curled her lips and said, "This man is really good at talking." After saying that, he took Xie Ruzhuo's hand and said, "Let's go to the private room upstairs, don't waste time here."
Seeing her like this, Xie Ruzhuo laughed and said, "Let's go."
The two were about to go up the stairs when they heard Old Liu say, "Last night, the fourth young lady of the Xie family, the most beautiful Xie Ruzhuo in the capital, was scorned by the fifth prince!" As he spoke, Old Liu lowered his voice, But with excitement that could not be concealed, he said, "It is said that the fifth prince has done everything that the two of them should do and should not do!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and said, "Is there such a thing?"
One of them, wiping his beard, said, "I have seen Miss Xie from a distance. Her grace is so extraordinary that she is astonishing to the heavens. If the fifth prince behaves like this, won't she resist?"
Hearing this, Old Liu immediately sneered and said, "No matter how shocked he is, he is still a minister. The fifth prince is a noble man. I am afraid that others will try to get under his bed if they sharpen their heads!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a woman's sharp voice coming from behind him, "Fuck you!" What followed was the sound of a big teapot breaking.
Lao Liu felt a pain in his head. He immediately wailed and covered his head, but he felt a big swelling that suddenly swelled.
He said angrily, "Mother, who are you? How dare you hit me!"
Xie Ruyue snorted coldly and said, "Based on what you just said, it wouldn't be a pity to die a hundred times! What a place the Xie family is, how can you allow you to mess around!"
After hearing this, Lao Liu ignored the pain in his head, smiled evilly, and said, "Could it be that you are the scorned daughter of the Xie family?"
Seeing everyone's eyes looking up and down, Xie Ruzhuo pulled Xie Ruyue and said, "Don't you think you are from the Xie family, so you can't stand up for the Xie family? Good and evil will have their own destiny. It is said that those who talk without virtue will go to hell after death. , but his tongue will be cut off!"
After she finished speaking, she pulled Xie Ruyue away. Lao Liu wanted to catch up and argue, but the guards suddenly rushed out and blocked the way out.
As soon as Xie Ruyue got on the carriage, she said angrily, "Xie Ruzhuo, why are you dragging me away? That person just went too far! He, he actually... "
Thinking of those words, Xie Ruyue became a little angry. How could her sister be tainted by those people's words!
"They are all gangsters in the market. If you, a girl, argue with them, what will be the result? Is it possible that you can still fight with them? That would be of no benefit to the Xie family, and maybe it will spread again. A rumor came out. For example, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family beat people in the street, but a woman from a wealthy family is nothing more than that."
Having said this, Xie Ruzhuo shook his head and continued, "I will naturally handle this matter. Come on, let's go shopping elsewhere."
"Forget it, let's go back. I'm not in the mood for shopping anymore." Xie Ruyue felt depressed, but she also knew that Xie Ruzhuo made the right choice by bringing her out in time.
The two came here in good spirits, and the people passed by. Xie Ruzhuo endured the anger in his heart and persuaded Xie Ruyue to go back with good words. As soon as she returned to the room, the smile on her face disappeared instantly and turned into a look of gloom.
Qianbi came over with some worry and said, "Miss."
"Go, find a few people, cover up that rogue's head at night and beat him up," Xie Ruzhuo ordered through gritted teeth, but still said with anger, "Remember, only slap in the face!"
"Yes!" Qian Bi took the name and immediately walked out with a smile on her face. She would give good instructions!
As soon as Qian Bi went out, she saw a chamberlain supervisor walking over under the leadership of the steward. Qian Bi's face instantly sank.
"Miss, there is someone coming from Concubine Hui's palace." Qian Bi reported with some reluctance, then stood aside.
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned for a moment, looked at the person coming, and asked, "I wonder why my father-in-law is here?"
The father-in-law in charge looked at Xie Ruzhuo a little arrogantly, and then said, "On the order of Concubine Hui, the Za family came to thank the young lady for entering the palace."
Concubine Hui announced her summons, so she had to go. Xie Ruzhuo first reported back to Mrs. Qiao, and then followed the carriage in the palace and set off towards the imperial city.
Concubine Hui had just finished paying her respects, and now she was sitting in the main seat of the palace, looking at the saluting palace attendants with a graceful face.
When she saw Xie Ruzhuo, Concubine Hui quickly hid her gloominess and said with a smile, "I've been waiting for you to come."
Xie Ruzhuo saluted and asked straight to the point, "I wonder why Concubine Hui came to see me here?" She had just heard rumors that Concubine Hui had summoned her. She didn't think anything good would happen.
"I got a little excited last night. Please forgive me for being a mother who protects her children." Concubine Hui said sincerely, but she couldn't hide the glint and calculation in her eyes.
Xie Ruzhuo smiled coldly and said, "What Concubine Hui said, naturally I will not care about it. There has been a distinction between monarch and minister since ancient times, and I never care about personal grudges." Because I will not let personal hatred drag on for too long. If I have a grudge, I signed up immediately!
"That's good." Seeing this, Concubine Hui smiled awkwardly, and then said, "Today is the first day of the new year. I am an elder, so I should reward you with something. Someone, bring me my nine-turn phoenix hairpin , given to Miss Xie."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm so flattered by such flattery." Xie Ruzhuo didn't refuse anything. Someone brought it to her door. Why wouldn't she want it
Seeing that she had suffered, Concubine Hui smiled slightly and said, "Actually, there is another thing I want you to come here for today."
Xie Ruzhuo sneered in his heart. This has just begun, but Concubine Hui can't help but reveal her purpose.
Seeing that she didn't answer, Concubine Hui could only cough lightly to cover up her embarrassment, and then said with a smile, "The fifth prince has also reached the age of discussing marriage. Although he has a concubine in his house now, there is no woman to take care of him. It's really not good. That's true. Although you had a dispute last night, it was just a misunderstanding between children. In fact, I still like you the most. "
"Thank you for your kindness. However, this life-long matter must be decided by my parents. I am just a girl who has not left the government. I am afraid it is not appropriate to discuss this with me." Xie Ruzhuo's fists hidden in his sleeves were already tightly clenched. She stood up, but there was still a smile on her face. This Concubine Hui is so shameless!
Hearing this, Concubine Hui's face also looked a little ugly, but she still had a bit of a smile and said, "I naturally have to ask for your opinion on your life-long events. The Xie family has been a prominent family for hundreds of years, and your Xie family's daughter, Of course, it’s not a bad match for the prince. Don’t worry, as long as you marry the fifth prince, I won’t treat you badly in the future!”
In the end, it's all about the Xie family. Xie Ruzhuo knew it well and didn't bother to say anything more to Concubine Hui. He stood up and said, "I'm sorry for Ruzhuo's difficulty in obeying your kindness! Today is the first day of the first lunar month, and there are many things to do at home. Ruzhuo has resigned!"
After saying that, Xie Ruzhuo turned around and walked out, never looking at Concubine Hui again. Although she thought about restraining herself, the other party bullied her to the point of being bullied, and she was not someone who just had to compromise!
If you want to marry her, Xie Ruzhuo, you have to see if Xiao Junyi is worthy!
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo turning around and leaving without mercy, Concubine Hui immediately turned cold and said bitterly, "Well, Xie Ruzhuo, if you don't drink the toast, you'll have to drink the wine as a penalty! In that case, don't blame me for being rude!"
She originally thought that if these two people could be together, the emperor would definitely not pursue the fifth prince's fault. And although Xie Ruzhuo is said to be a bit less qualified, she is still the daughter of the Xie family. With the Xie family as a guarantee, it will also be a great help for the fifth prince to ascend to the great treasure in the future.
But who would have thought that Xie Ruzhuo would be so shameless!
Xie Ruzhuo returned to Xie's Mansion without stopping. As soon as she entered the door, she found an excuse to send Qianbi away.
After Qian Bi left, she rubbed her forehead again and said, "Jiang Zhu, go and bring me some snacks."
Jiangzhu agreed, letting Hongrui guard him, and then went out.
When there were only two people left in the room, Xie Ruzhuo said, "Hongrui, go get the silver and tell that person that what I asked you to do can now be done."
She had made a move since the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, but it had been so long that she thought it could be scrapped. Who would have thought that it would be used again today!
She Xie Ruzhuo lives a new life, and she will not be slaughtered by others in this life!
Her entry into the palace was not a secret. Not long after, someone came from Ning Xitang and said they wanted to invite the fourth lady to come over.
Xie Ruzhuo kneaded the center of his eyebrows for a while, then got up and went to Ning Xi Hall.
After listening to Xie Shengli's question, Xie Ruzhuo didn't hold anything back. He told everything about last night and this morning in detail. At the end, he said, "My Xie family is full of loyal people. Zhuo'er will never marry a sinister and cunning person." If you refuse the marriage today, if the emperor is angry tomorrow, Zhuo'er is willing to bear the consequences!"
"Nonsense! I, the Xie family, can't even protect your little daughter!" Xie Shengli pretended to rebuke her, but he was actually feeling distressed, and frowned, "I didn't expect that Concubine Hui and the fifth prince would act so viciously. If you marry her, It will definitely not end well. That’s all, I already know about this matter. Don’t worry Zhuo’er, with grandpa here, you will not be wronged.”
"Yes." Xie Ruzhuo agreed, knowing that Xie Shengli must have an opinion on this matter, so he didn't stay much. He only said a few words and then turned to Qiao's courtyard.