EBE Chapter 172 is utterly humiliating!
Chapter 172 is utterly humiliating!
Xie Siyuan was poking at the dragon beard noodles in the bowl with his chopsticks.
He heard someone mention his name, but he didn't even look up, completely ignoring it.
Finally, Xie Zhongzhi patted him on the back, and Xie Siyuan looked up.
Xie Zhongzhi looked at him and said, "Your great-grandmother asked you how school was today?"
"It's alright," Xie Siyuan said calmly.
Hearing him say that, Madam Xie and Lord Xie were immediately relieved.
Xie Siyuan is the eldest grandson of their Marquis's family, so his studies are of utmost importance.
Lady Hou nodded in satisfaction; her precious grandson was truly well-behaved.
Even during meals, they were all very quiet.
Qin Jiu glanced at the people at the table and sneered inwardly.
Even when Xie Siyuan farts, they all think it smells good.
"In a few days, it will be the old lady's birthday," the Lady Hou said with a smile.
“I’ve almost finished preparing for this matter, but recently a lot of things have happened at the Marquis’s estate, and I’m a bit overwhelmed. I’d like to find someone else to help me.”
Ask someone for help? Who else can I ask?
Everyone knew perfectly well that it was either Qin Jiuwei or Xu Liuer.
Sure enough, after Lady Hou finished speaking, she turned to look at Xu Liuer.
"Liu'er, why don't you help me?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei gave a cold twitch at the corner of her lips.
Madam Xie's birthday banquet was a major event for the Marquis's family, and many powerful and influential people from the capital would attend.
This is the perfect time to show off.
The person who hosts this birthday banquet will attract more attention.
Lady Hou gave this opportunity to Xu Liuer.
Moreover, they were worried that she would make mistakes, so they only let her take over after the birthday banquet was almost fully arranged.
But this was certainly not for Xu Liuer, but for Xie Zhongzhi.
The second branch of the family organized the birthday banquet for Madam Xie.
This was to inform everyone in the capital that Xie Zhongzhi, the second young master of the Xie family, had returned.
Xie Yanli frowned slightly.
He had known for a long time that Lady Hou favored the second wife.
But this time, it was far too obvious.
Xu Liuer had no idea what this meant and was instantly stunned.
Organizing the old lady's birthday banquet?
She...she can't do it!
Xu Liuer opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but Xie Zhongzhi suddenly pinched her right hand.
She turned to look at him in pain.
Xie Zhongzhi gently shook his head at her.
Xu Liuer pursed her lips and then remained silent.
That's how the matter was finally settled.
Qin Jiuwei ignored them and instead served Xie Jue a bowl of soup, placing it beside him.
It took Xie Jue an entire afternoon to recover.
I've stopped crying, but I'm still feeling a bit down.
He saw the soup beside him and knew that his mother was comforting him.
She picked up the small porcelain spoon and obediently began to drink.
Xie Jing also learned about what happened at noon today, and gave Xie Siyuan a deep look.
Zhiyuan Academy.
“Husband,” Xu Liu’er frowned, “I really can’t handle Grandmother’s birthday banquet. I might mess it up.”
Xie Zhongzhi said casually, "Mother has already prepared most of the birthday banquet. The rest are just minor matters."
But Xu Liuer still felt it wouldn't work, and she shook her head.
She knew her own limitations; she wasn't good at this.
Seeing her resistance, Xie Zhong stepped forward and touched her face with his right hand.
His deep eyes were fixed on her, and his voice carried a hint of coldness.
"Liu'er, you won't let me down, right?"
Xu Liuer bit her lower lip tightly.
After thinking for a moment, he nodded.
Let her give it a try...
The next day.
A luxurious estate in the capital is hosting a garden party.
Although it was called a garden party, it was actually an occasion for eligible young men and women from prominent families to meet and get to know each other.
Many unmarried young ladies and gentlemen, each with their own thoughts, strolled among the pavilions and towers.
Lady Hou was dressed in a deep purple gown, exuding the dignity and shrewdness of a matriarch.
Beside her was Qiu Yueli, who was also dressed in formal attire.
Qiu Yueli wore a moon-white silk dress with a light pink veil over it. Her waist was slender, and her black hair was styled into an exquisite Lingyun bun.
This was the first banquet like this that Lady Hou had brought her to.
Before, I only knew about it from portraits and what others said.
But they couldn't find one that satisfied them, so Lady Hou brought her to choose one herself.
It's all to find her a good family.
Qiu Yueli was beautiful and had an ethereal, fairy-like aura, which quickly attracted the attention of others.
"This must be Miss Qiu." A young man in a blue robe suddenly appeared.
Qiu Yueli recognized him as Tao Jian, the youngest son of a Hanlin Academy scholar.
He was highly talented and came from a wealthy family.
Unfortunately... she looks too ordinary.
Her face was chubby, and her features were unremarkable; together they made her so ordinary that she would be easily lost in a crowd.
"I've long admired Miss Qiu's reputation, and meeting her today, I can confirm that she truly possesses extraordinary grace." Tao Jian's eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Qiu Yueli.
"Young Master Tao, you flatter me. I am but a humble woman of modest appearance and do not deserve such praise."
Her voice was clear and melodious, yet it carried an air of aloofness that kept people at arm's length.
Tao Jian was slightly taken aback, and an embarrassed look appeared on his face.
Qiu Yueli, however, didn't care at all.
She has her pride.
While having tea, I met a young man in brocade robes named Zheng Yuan.
He was the nephew of the General Zhenyuan, and came from a distinguished family.
But his face was somewhat rough, his skin was dark, and his features were rugged.
Qiu Yueli glanced at it and then turned her head away.
She won't marry an ugly man.
Zheng Yuan was met with a rebuff, scratched his head, and didn't know what to do.
They quickly and tactfully left.
Qiu Yueli was furious when she saw the ordinary-looking young men in the courtyard.
With her looks and her talent.
How could he possibly be worthy of these people?!
That's utterly humiliating!
At this moment, in the pavilion not far away.
"Jiuwei, isn't that your mother-in-law?" Gao Yunzhi asked, fanning herself with a round fan, "Who is the woman next to her?"
Qin Jiuwei put down her teacup and turned to look.