Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: An Unpleasant Premonition
Chapter 281: An Unpleasant Premonition
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Madam Yuan ignored Madam Wang’s colorful face. If she didn’t send the congratulatory gift, she would say that they didn’t value it. If she did, she would be speculated by all kinds of people. She was really sick.
On the other hand, Xie Xian felt really awkward sitting in the middle of a group of women, not to mention that his brother’s wife was here. He took the initiative to speak,
“Everyone is here. Shall we go to the ancestral hall first?”
Just this one sentence made Madam Wang laugh out loud in her heart as she looked at his face. It was strange that Mother Xie liked her eldest grandson, and Madam Yuan treated this son as her precious baby. If her son was so good-looking and considerate, she would dig her heart out. She would be even more attentive than Mrs. Yuan.
Xie Xian’s proposal received a response from everyone.
Mother Xie ordered Lady Cai to stay in Yi An Hall. When she returned from the ancestral hall, everyone would have breakfast together while the others went to the ancestral hall.
A few young ladies walked to the back. Xie Juan moved closer to Xie Shan and said,”Congratulations to Second Sister.”
Xie Shan was usually domineering. Basically, wherever she was, she would not stop. She would always join in the fun and steal the limelight. But today, he was completely invisible and didn’t say much.
Hearing Xie Juan’s words, she said coldly,”Wuniuniang, just watch the show. You don’t have to come in front of me to find trouble.”
“Second Sister, that’s not what 1 meant,” Xie Juan said anxiously.
“You know what you mean!”Xie Shan quickly walked a few steps and left Xie Juan behind. She let the Sixth Lady, who was following behind her, run to catch up with her. Fortunately, she did not fall.
“Be careful, don’t fall!”Xie Shan said unhappily.
“Alright, ignore her.” Xie Chan tugged at Xie Juan’s sleeve.” Can’t you see that she’s pulling a long face? She’s in a bad mood. Do you really think that she and Third Shen are happy to bring YiNiang’s illegitimate son to them? Wasn’t it because she couldn’t give birth and had no choice? Was she afraid that her reputation would be hurt by Third Uncle if she couldn’t give birth to a legitimate son?”
Xie Juan glanced at her.” That’s what 1 thought too. Isn’t it good to have a bastard son? Otherwise, no matter how much Grandmother disliked it, that mistress would still have to enter the house. Could it be that the third branch could really make them cut off their descendants?”
“You are so worried. What does it have to do with us?”Xie Chan sneered,” Second Lady is a proud person. Third Uncle made such a big joke, it would be strange if she could keep her face. Let’s not get close to her these days. 1 don’t think their third branch will be able to stop recently.”
The two sisters walked and talked, but their voices were not high.
However, Xiao Baoxin, who was not far away, heard Xie Shan sweep over like a gust of wind.
“Second Mother.” Xie Xian suddenly called out to Xie Shan.
“As a woman, you have to have a proper posture when you walk. Do you have any rules when you run around like this?”” Slow down,” he said softly.” Don’t keep your eyes on the top of your head. Can’t you see the elders, brothers, and sisters-in-law in front of you?”
Xie Shan felt a little embarrassed after Xie Xian retorted, and she replied in a muffled voice,”Brother is right.”
Xie Wan walked in front with Madam Yuan. When she heard the commotion, she turned around and winked at Xiao Baoxin. She could tell that Xie Xian was standing up for Xiao Baoxin.
“You also have some rules. Didn’t you see that your brother is teaching Second Lady? You’re still looking around and slapping your brother in the face?”Madam Yuan said indifferently.
Xie Wan pursed her lips. Her mother’s heart was tilted to the back.
Fortunately, Xie Xian acted like an elder brother. The relationship between the two siblings was very good. If they were just a little bit closer, she would have exploded and become as unruly and selfish as Xie Shan.
When the group of people arrived in front of the ancestral hall, only Xie Xian brought Xie Zhao into the ancestral hall to burn incense for the ancestors.
According to the rules of the ancestral hall, women were not allowed to enter easily. Even daughters-in-law could only enter after they married into the ancestral hall and paid respects to their ancestors.
After Xie Xian came out of the ancestral hall, he did not want to get involved in the matters of the rear residence. He excused himself from his mother and returned to Rong An Hall.
Xiao Baoxin returned to Yi An Hall with the group for breakfast. It was obvious that Madam Wang was still in high spirits. She always brought Xie Zhao by her side and even personally served him food.
Xie Zhao had never eaten such exquisite food before, so it was inevitable that he was a little greedy. He stuffed his mouth full and still stuffed it in.
“Don’t let the child eat too much in the morning. He just needs to eat more carefully in the future. His body doesn’t look strong to me.”Mother Xie said tactfully, afraid that the child would eat too much.
At such a young age, he knew how to read people’s expressions. After swallowing the food in his mouth, Xie Zhao obediently sat at the side and did not touch his chopsticks again.
Mother Xie nodded her head in satisfaction. That Aunt Zhou had taught her well. She had obviously put in a lot of effort.
“I think that there are people who teach two or three-year-old children some basic knowledge. Our family might as well learn it. 1 think we can start with Ah Zhao. Although All Zhao is young, he looks very intelligent. Third daughter-in-law, teach him well and let him be filial to you in the future.”
Madam Wang nodded.” I was thinking the same thing as Mother.””
” They’re still learning from our Ah Lang.” Madam Cai had finished her breakfast and was sitting at the side.”Brother and sister-in-law are talented. Before Ah Lang was a year old, he was already holding a brush and writing on paper. At the age of two, he could already recite poetry. 1 think they clearly saw our Ah Lang’s greed and wanted to raise such a son. That’s why they followed suit and started him at the age of two.”
Madam Yuan liked hearing this.
All the words of praise for his son were true. Those who said these words were sincere people.
“I don’t think All Zhao is wrong.” Madam Wang patted Xie Zhao’s head. In the past, she had never liked this sickly Tie Dan, but ever since she had hardened her heart and raised him in front of her, she had become more and more pleasing to the eye. Her ability to brainwash herself was also very strong.
However, since Mother Xie had praised the child, it was definitely true.
“Your Zhao character was suggested by your brother. In the future, you have to follow your brother’s example and learn from master. In the future, you can also hold a high position in the court, bring honor to your ancestors, and make your mother proud of you.”
Xie Zhao didn’t know if he understood, but he nodded and said,”I will listen to Mother.”
Madam Wang liked his obedience, but the more Xie Shan looked at him, the more uncomfortable she felt. Other women had crawled out of their stomachs, but her mother cared. Bruiser had recovered from all the bad things in the past?
However, she was not stupid. The whole family was in high spirits. No matter how stupid she was, she knew that she could not offend them at this time.
However, he was blaming Chancellor Xie in his heart. It was all because his father was unreliable, or else he wouldn’t have done what he did yesterday.
After the family finished their breakfast, they went their separate ways.
Madam Yuan was very quiet. Without Xiao Baoxin accompanying her, Xiao Baoxin returned to Rong An Hall with Xie Wan. Who knew that before she entered, she saw Xie Ji rushing in from outside.
“Third Uncle.” The two bowed and greeted each other.
Chancellor Xie waved his hand and entered Rong An Hall without even replying.
“I have a kind of… 1 have an ominous feeling.” Xie Wan lowered her voice and said gloomily..