EBE Chapter 182 The more you compare, the angrier you get!
Chapter 182 The more you compare, the angrier you get!
Qin Jiuwei didn't have a good impression of the second wife's family.
But Xu Liuer was truly caught in an undeserved disaster this time.
She was new to the city and had no idea who the important people in the capital were.
In order to put Xie Yanli in a superior position, Xie Zhongzhi forcibly pushed her up, regardless of whether she wanted to or not.
Now that things have gone wrong, they're going to pin the blame on Xu Liuer.
But the guest list was clearly arranged by the Lady of the Marquis.
Xu Liuer bit her lower lip and reached out to take the handkerchief that was handed to her.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Her voice was choked with sobs, and her face was still wet with tears.
"Madam Li has already arrived for the birthday banquet, everything is fine now."
Seeing that she was still crying, Qin Jiuwei gently comforted her.
Xu Liuer nodded, but tears still flowed uncontrollably.
What truly broke her heart was Xie Zhongzhi's attitude towards her.
She could never forget the look in his eyes just now, and he wouldn't listen to her explanations at all...
He wasn't like this to her before.
Qin Jiu pursed her lips slightly; it wasn't appropriate for her to comment on other people's family matters.
He could only turn to the maid and instruct her to prepare some warming sweet soup for Xu Liuer.
Qinglan Courtyard.
Many guests have come to today's birthday banquet.
Xie Jue was also thoroughly dressed up by Qin Jiuwei.
She wore a moon-white brocade robe with light blue cloud patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs, and her jet-black hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin.
Her cheeks were fair and tender, and her eyes were big, bright, and lively, like a little fairy.
He was squatting in front of the grass nest, holding sliced carrots in his hand.
She mumbled in a childish voice, "Big Black, eat more!"
"Young Master Jue, the young mistress wants to see you to celebrate the old lady's birthday," a maidservant approached and said respectfully.
"Okay!" Xie Jue replied quickly.
He stroked Big Black's fluffy ears again. "Big Black, be good. I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he left with the maid and headed towards the front yard.
The little rabbit's ruby-like eyes darted around.
Looking in the direction Xie Jue had just left, his ears drooped.
But soon, it straightened its small white body and quietly left.
At this time, everyone in Qinglan Courtyard was busy, and no one noticed for a moment.
The little rabbit ran to the backyard garden, its eyes searching around.
But Xie Jue was nowhere to be seen.
It hopped onto the nearby lawn and couldn't resist lowering its head to eat the grass.
The little rabbit was happily eating grass, completely unaware that a small figure suddenly appeared behind the big tree.
forecourt.
Madam Xie sat regally in the main seat, dressed in fine clothes, looking remarkably energetic.
Xie Jingchun, being the oldest, was the first to bow and offer his birthday greetings to Madam Xie.
"Great-grandmother, your grandson wishes you boundless happiness and longevity."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite wooden box from his sleeve.
“Great-grandmother, this is a bracelet I bought with the money I saved up.”
Xie Jingchun smiled somewhat embarrassedly, scratched his head, and said, "It's not valuable at all, and it can't compare to your bracelet. I hope you won't find it offensive."
Madam Xie smiled so much her eyes narrowed into slits. "Good, good, the sentiment behind the gift is the most important thing. Money is just an external thing."
Next was Xie Jing, who gave a piece of calligraphy and painting as a gift.
The scroll slowly unfurled, revealing a kind-looking old man with a flowing white beard, holding a cane, surrounded by green pines and cypresses, cranes, and auspicious clouds.
“Great-grandmother, this is a portrait of the God of Longevity that I painted myself. I wish you joy and happiness every year, and that your blessings be abundant and everlasting.”
Xie Jing's bowing posture was standard, and his speech was very proper; there was not a single fault to be found.
Madam Xie carefully examined the painting, her eyes filled with admiration and satisfaction. She smiled and said, "Jing-ge'er, you really put your heart into this painting. I like it very much."
Seeing that his two older brothers had already wished him a happy birthday, Xie Jue also stepped forward with his short legs, bowed, and said in a childish voice.
"Great-grandmother, I wish you a long and healthy life, and that every day you'll be as sweet as if you've eaten candied fruit! May you be as happy as a living god!"
Then he carefully took out a small longevity peach made of clay from his pocket.
Although the longevity peach was a bit crooked, it was clear that it was made with care.
"I made this longevity peach myself. It took a lot of effort. I hope my great-grandmother likes it!"
Xie Jue raised her bright little face; she was incredibly cute.
The old lady saw this and felt incredibly warm inside.
Lord Xie stood to the side, his usually stern face softening.
These three children, though adopted, are truly good children.
She is sensible, polite, and ambitious, and never causes them any worry.
It doesn't seem like it... Sigh, let's not talk about it.
The more you compare, the angrier you'll get!
Xu Liuer had already wiped away her tears and restyled her hair.
She still has many things to deal with today, and she has to persevere no matter how sad she is.
After watching the three children present their gifts, Xu Liuer couldn't help but sigh softly.
I don't know how my sister-in-law raised such wonderful three children.
Her son, Siyuan, was completely disobedient... and wouldn't listen to any discipline.
Xu Liuer turned her gaze to look around. Huh? Where is Xie Siyuan?
She had just seen him, but he had vanished in the blink of an eye.
Just as Xu Liuer was about to tell the maid to go look for him, she suddenly saw Xie Siyuan walk into the room by himself.
"Siyuan, why are you so late?" Xu Liuer immediately stepped forward and asked.
Xie Siyuan kept his head down and didn't say anything, as usual, but a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Siyuan, are you... are you laughing?" Xu Liuer's voice was full of doubt and uncertainty.
She couldn't be mistaken, could she? Her son was actually laughing...
She raised Xie Siyuan to this age, and she's hardly ever seen him smile.
But just now, he was actually laughing! What was he so happy about?
"What are you saying? Hurry up and come to wish your grandmother a happy birthday." Xie Zhongzhi suddenly spoke coldly, his face full of displeasure.
Liu'er is really getting more and more confused.
First, they messed up the guests' affairs, and now they can't even care about something as important as celebrating their grandmother's birthday, instead chatting idly with Xie Siyuan?!
Does it matter whether Xie Siyuan smiles or not?
Didn't she see how much attention Xie Yanli's three children made during their birthday celebration?
What an ignorant woman!
Xu Liuer pursed her lips tightly after being reprimanded.
Now, everything she does is wrong.
Xu Liuer led Xie Siyuan to the old lady Xie, bowed slightly and said, "Grandmother, I'm so sorry, Siyuan is late."
Madam Xie waved her hand, "Children are naturally playful, it's good that they're here now."
Xu Liuer patted Xie Siyuan on the back, and he reluctantly stepped forward.
His face was gloomy, and his eyes remained lowered.
He walked up to Madam Xie, bowed slightly, and paid his respects.
He then took out a smooth stone from his pocket, on which he had simply drawn the shape of a peach with paint, and handed it to the old lady.
He said softly, "Great-grandmother, this is a painting I made to wish you a happy birthday."
He seemed to be in a good mood today, and he was talking more.
When Madam Xie saw the stone, her expression stiffened slightly.
This stone is nothing compared to the birthday gift Xie Jue and the other two gave us earlier...
But Madam Xie quickly smiled kindly and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I really like this gift."
Xie Zhongzhi's face turned cold upon seeing this. The birthday gift Xie Siyuan wanted to give to his grandmother was one he had specially prepared: a brocade handkerchief embroidered with fairy feathers to celebrate her birthday.
But how did he manage to bring this thing up now?
Where did he take the handkerchief?
At this moment, a maidservant rushed to Qin Jiuwei's side in a panic, leaned close to her ear, and whispered a few words very quickly.
"Young Madam...something terrible has happened!"
Qin Jiuwei's face, which had been carrying a gentle smile, instantly changed color.
Noticing her unusual behavior, Madam Xie asked, "Jiuwei, what happened?"