The hundred-day banquet was packed with guests and was lively and festive.
Tang Cheng showed off the well-behaved Dabao in his arms with great enthusiasm. Everyone felt sore when they saw Tang Si showing off. Everyone felt jealous. Who doesn't have children? They have so many children in their family, so why bother with one? Is there a need to show off so ostentatiously
Tang Cheng doesn't care about them, she just likes to show off her baby and praise her in various ways.
"Wen Huaian, look at how calm our Dabao is in front of so many strangers. He has the demeanor of a big brother. He will definitely be a good big brother in the future."
Wen Huaian nodded with a smile, looked at his son Dabao, who was quietly and obediently nestling in Tang Cheng's arms with a pair of eyes like black grapes, and said happily.
"Dabao is like me in this respect!"
Tang Cheng agreed and echoed: "My son and dad are both so handsome. If we have a daughter, she will definitely look like me."
The tone is full of confidence.
Wen Huaian's lips curled slightly. Tang Cheng's praise was always in a strange way, but he felt quite happy to hear it.
Su Jingxing and Qi Changxiu, who happened to be next to the two of them, rolled their eyes when they heard what they said.
Wen Huaian is really becoming more and more depraved. After getting married, he is not only narcissistic but also becomes a slave to his wife.
At this time, a maid came in hurriedly and whispered a few words to Zhenzhu. Zhenzhu's face changed slightly. This Miss Xie was really haunting her.
Zhenzhu looked at the young lady who was in high spirits and chatting and laughing with her son-in-law not far away. She wanted to conceal the matter and not report it to avoid spoiling the young lady's interest, but when she thought that Miss Xie might make a fuss, Zhenzhu walked over and told the young lady in a low voice.
"Miss, the guard at the gate sent someone to report that Miss Xie is here."
Ms. Xie...
When Tang Cheng heard that she was here, he was unhappy: "Miss Xie is not in Nanjing to take care of her pregnancy. Why did she come to Beijing? She even came to Dabao's 100-day party. It must be something bad."
When Wen Huaian heard Xie Xue Ning coming to the door, his smile instantly disappeared, and he immediately called Tang Ping to order: "Butler Tang, send someone to take Madam Zhao to Qixia Courtyard and place her under guard. Don't let her disturb Dabao's hundred-day banquet."
Today is Dabao’s hundred-day celebration. It’s not convenient to chase Xie Xue Ning away, so he has to keep her under guard.
Let’s wait until the Hundred Days Banquet is over.
Wen Huaian calling Xie Xue Ning Madam Zhao meant that she was no longer the cousin of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
"Yes, yes, take her to Qixiayuan for resettlement. Don't let her appear at Dabao's hundred-day banquet."
Tang Cheng, who didn't understand the meaning of Wen Huaian's words, his eyes lit up when he heard his arrangements.
Qixia Courtyard is the most remote courtyard in the Zhenguo Mansion and the farthest from the main courtyard.
Tang Cheng was happy.
Wen Huaian's action was exactly what she wanted.
Tang Ping understood what the prince meant, and respectfully accepted the order and was about to retreat.
Tang Cheng thought that Xie Xue Ning was a twin like her, but her body was not as strong as hers. The ladies here had delicate constitutions and had to be carefully protected when they were pregnant. If they were not careful, something could go wrong. In order to prevent Xie Xue Ning from getting into trouble, Tang Cheng hurriedly called Tang Ping.
"Butler Tang, please ask Miss Xie to go over in the sedan chair."
Tang Ping nodded in agreement, but he felt secretly sad in his heart that the young lady obviously didn't like Miss Xie but gave her preferential treatment just because she was pregnant.
The young lady really likes children.
Thinking of the young lady's bold words about having a bunch of children, Tang Ping was looking forward to the Zhenguo Mansion becoming lively.
…
At the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Xie Xue Ning was supported by her trusted maid and stood aside. She felt very uncomfortable when she saw the guards who were guarding the gate with expressionless faces and ignoring them, the master and the servant.
If she were still her aunt's favorite niece, and if there had been no Tongxin Gu incident, the door of the Zhenguo Mansion would always be open to her, and she would be the most distinguished cousin of the Duke's Mansion.
Even if the guards at the gate were not respectful to her, they would not ignore her.
"Madam, you are getting tired from standing for a long time. Why don't you go back to the carriage and rest?" the maid whispered.
Xie Xue Ning pursed her lips and shook her head firmly: "I'll just stand here and wait."
She no longer has the capital to be willful. Her natal family ignores her, her maternal grandparents only treat her with respect, and her husband's family has a mother-in-law who is kind on the outside but cruel and only knows how to put on a show. Xie Xue Ning's life is filled with misery.
When she wrote the letter to the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion to ask for help from her aunt who hated her, she was taking a desperate gamble. She didn't expect that the person who helped her in the end was Miss Tang Si.
Xie Xue Ning smiled bitterly. She really didn't mean to come here at this time, nor did she want to cause trouble. She really needed the protection and help of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
While Xie Xue Ning was waiting patiently, Tang Ping came out with two maids.
"Mrs. Zhao, please come in." Tang Ping nodded slightly to Xie Xue Ning and made a gesture of invitation.
Mrs. Zhao...
What a distant name!
In the past, Butler Tang always called her cousin!
Xie Xue Ning's delicate body trembled slightly, her heart felt sour and embarrassed, and that little bit of extravagant hope disappeared in an instant.
She took a deep breath, smiled at Tang Ping, and asked her trusted maid to take out the gift.
"Excuse me, Steward Tang. This is my gift to the young master. I hope Fourth Miss Tang will not dislike it."
After knowing the attitude of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Xie Xue Ning no longer dared to try to establish a relationship with them when she needed help.
Tang Ping smiled calmly and thanked her, then accepted her gift. However, he secretly sighed that Miss Xie had changed a lot after getting married. He led Xie Xue Ning and her servant into the mansion.
Xie Xue Ning looked at the gorgeous sedan chair and four servants in front of her, with an expression of surprise and disbelief on her pretty face.
Her trusted maid was extremely happy.
"This is what the young lady meant." Tang Ping said quickly in order to prevent Miss Xie from having any inappropriate thoughts.
It turned out to be Miss Tang Si!
Xie Xue Ning was stunned, a complex look flashed across her eyes, and she unconsciously touched her slightly protruding belly.
"Young Madam is kind-hearted. Please ask Steward Tang to convey my gratitude to her for me."
Tang Ping nodded.
He left two maids to serve Miss Xie and then left.
"Madam Zhao, please get on the sedan chair." One of the servants said respectfully.
Xie Xue Ning got into the sedan chair with the help of her trusted maid.
The sedan is very comfortable.
Four servants lifted the sedan chair and walked forward.
Two maids followed.
"This is not the direction to the lobby. Where are you taking me?"
Xie Xue Ning was very familiar with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Seeing that the servant was going in the wrong direction, she couldn't help but ask the two maids.
"Qixiayuan."
When Xie Xue Ning, who was sitting in the sedan chair, heard this, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. Was Fourth Miss Tang trying to prevent her from causing trouble
The two maids were prepared for Miss Xie to lose her temper, but Miss Xie just sat quietly in the sedan chair and didn't say a word. The two maids were slightly surprised, but they didn't let their guard down.
…
It was already noon after the Hundred Days Banquet ended. Tang Cheng told her mother-in-law, the Lady of the Duke, about Xie Xue Ning's visit. The Lady of the Duke frowned and asked unhappily, "What is she doing here?"
Tang Cheng shook his head: "I don't know. I asked someone to arrange for her to rest in Qixia Courtyard. Mother-in-law, do you want to go see Miss Xie?"
The Duke's wife refused on the spot.
"No, if you go to see her, be careful."
The incident with the Tongxin Gu made her no longer have any feelings for her niece Xie Xue Ning.
If the Taoist priest had not tampered with her memory through deep hypnosis, given the Duke's wife's disgust and hatred for Xie Xue Ning, she would probably want to kick her out of the Duke's Mansion at this moment.
Tang Cheng did not force her mother-in-law. She handed Dabao to her mother-in-law and went to see Xie Xuening with Wen Huaian.
Wen Huaian has already asked someone to find out why Xie Xue Ning came to the capital.
Because of the spring exam.
Xie Xue Ning's husband was a scholar from a poor family, so of course he would not miss the spring examination held every three years. Once he passed the examination, he would have the opportunity to serve as an official in the court. This time, he brought the pregnant Xie Xue Ning to the capital with the intention of taking advantage of her maternal family and the background of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
It’s really unpredictable!
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