vrcanaries Chapter 180 Wash up and then sleep
Chapter 180 Wash up and then sleep
Madam Xie didn't care about a meal or two, as long as Yanli was happy.
Besides, Lady Hou is not Xie Yanli's biological mother, nor was he raised by her.
How could I possibly be that good to her? What kind of wishful thinking is that?
They're getting more and more confused.
Lady Hou chuckled awkwardly, wanting to say something more, but in the end she closed her mouth in embarrassment.
If I had known... I wouldn't have asked.
Qiu Yueli poked at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks, feeling somewhat annoyed, with no appetite whatsoever.
I glanced up casually and saw Xie Zhongzhi sitting opposite me.
In that instant, her gaze froze.
Xie Zhongzhi was eating quietly, but even while eating, his posture was as upright as a pine tree.
His sword-like eyebrows slanted upwards towards his temples, and his pair of bright, piercing eyes appeared even more profound in the candlelight.
Beneath a high, straight nose, thin lips were lightly pursed.
When Xie Zhongzhi returned, Qiu Yueli noticed that he was very handsome and dashing.
Having seen so many ugly and deformed people these past few days, Xie Zhongzhi now seems as handsome as a god descended from heaven.
Qiu Yueli's heart suddenly raced, and a slight blush rose to her cheeks.
My eyes could no longer leave him.
Xu Liuer paid no attention to the undercurrents on the table; her heart was only concerned about Xie Siyuan, who hadn't eaten yet.
After dinner, he hurriedly returned to Zhiyuan Courtyard.
Zhiyuan Academy.
Xie Siyuan sat at the large desk, looking at the large characters he was about to write, his face so gloomy it seemed as if ink could drip from it.
The maid Xiaoqing gently advised, "Young master, if the second young mistress comes back and sees that you haven't finished writing, she will definitely be angry."
"Shut up!" Xie Siyuan suddenly turned his head, glaring at Xiaoqing like an enraged viper.
Recalling how he was criticized by everyone that day, Xie Siyuan felt a surge of hatred in his heart.
The hand gripping the calligraphy brush tightened so much that it almost broke.
At that moment, the door was pushed open from the outside.
Xu Liuer walked over to Xie Siyuan and asked with concern, "Have you finished your homework? Are you hungry?"
Upon seeing that it was her, Xie Siyuan's resentful expression softened somewhat.
He said in a muffled voice, "It's not finished yet."
"It's alright, take your time writing. I'll go to the small kitchen and make you a bowl of wontons. You can eat them when you finish writing," Xu Liuer said gently.
She felt very sad seeing her child hungry.
Xie Siyuan didn't raise his eyebrows, his expression was wooden and cold.
Wontons? Who cares?
If she hadn't insisted on him starting his education, he wouldn't be like this now!
What are you pretending for?! Disgusting!
Qinglan Courtyard.
The moonlight, as clear as water, filtered through the thin curtains and spilled onto the carved bed.
The room was filled with a tender atmosphere, and the candlelight flickered.
It's unclear what words provoked him, but Xie Yanli was unusually excited tonight.
Qin Jiuwei's forehead was damp with sweat as she nestled weakly in Xie Yanli's arms.
Their bodies pressed tightly together, as if they wanted to merge the other into their very bones.
Qin Jiuwei's cheeks were flushed, like a blooming, beautiful rose, delicate and alluring.
"Are you tired?" Xie Yanli asked, gently touching her cheek.
Qin Jiuwei didn't even have the strength to speak. She gently closed her eyelashes and gave a soft "hmm".
She was breathing slightly, her breath gently brushing against Xie Yanli's neck, causing his heart to flutter again.
"Wash up before you sleep." Xie Yanli reached out and picked Qin Jiuwei up in his arms, heading towards the bathroom.
Two days later.
On the day of the birthday banquet, the Marquis's mansion was brightly decorated, filled with laughter and joy, and was exceptionally lively.
The guests, dressed in their finest attire, came to offer their birthday wishes to Madam Xie.
Lady Hou was dressed very luxuriously today, with her hair styled in a high bun and adorned with jeweled headdresses.
She smiled and chatted happily with the ladies of high society.
Xu Liuer, also dressed in fine clothes, stood quietly beside the Lady Hou with Xie Siyuan.
"And who is this?" Madam Wang asked with some confusion when she saw Xu Liuer, whom she was meeting for the first time.
Lady Hou chuckled, "This is Chongzhi's wife whom he married when he was at the border. Her name is Xu Liuer. We also helped organize this birthday banquet together. Liuer was a great help."
As soon as she finished speaking about Xu Liuer, she couldn't wait to push Xie Siyuan forward.
"This is their child, Xie Siyuan," she said proudly. "He is also the eldest grandson of our Marquis's family, and he is very intelligent and sensible."
Xie Siyuan looked at Madam Wang in front of him, his eyes darting around, but he didn't say anything.
Only Xu Liuer nodded in response, "Greetings, Madam Wang."
Madam Wang nodded slightly. "You've just gotten home and you're already doing so much for your mother-in-law. You're such a good child."
After saying that, she turned to look at Lady Hou and said, "Your Chongzhi is married now, that's wonderful."
"That's right, I'm surrounded by my children and grandchildren now."
Whenever this was mentioned, the Lady of the Marquis couldn't stop smiling.
At this time, not far away.
“Your mother-in-law seems to really dote on this grandson,” Gao Yunzhi said, putting down her teacup.
"As the first biological child among the grandchildren in the family, I naturally love him dearly," Qin Jiuwei said nonchalantly.
“But this child seems a bit…” Jiang Yunzhu paused for a moment, “…not very talkative.”
Xie Siyuan is more than just not very talkative.
What he did was truly jaw-dropping...
But with people coming and going in the front yard at this time, Qin Jiuwei naturally wouldn't speak ill of Xie Siyuan.
He just smiled and said, "He doesn't like to talk, and Jue-ge'er can't get along with him."
"I don't need to worry about the birthday banquet."
Lady Hou entrusted the preparations for the birthday banquet to Xu Liuer.
Qin Jiuwei then had some free time, and after the birthday banquet began, she gathered with Gao Yunzhi and Jiang Yunzhu.
On the other hand, Lady Hou moved among the many guests, displaying the demeanor of a matriarch.
While talking with the ladies of high society, she glanced around absentmindedly, and her heart clenched instantly.
Oh no! Someone seems to be missing!