Some people couldn't hold it back for a while and burst out laughing.
Miao Qi's face could be said to be even more embarrassed.
If Cui Sibao hadn't noticed the grudge between Miao Qi and Mi Xiayao at this time, then she would have been an official in the palace for so many years.
Miao Qi failed to do well at this banquet, even though she revealed that there was a child in Mi Xiayao's house.
But Mi Xiayao was very articulate, but she couldn't let Miao Qi take advantage of her.
Suddenly, the atmosphere on the waterside pavilion became a little strange.
Fortunately, the people who organized the overall situation didn't care about the conflict between the two of them, and the topic changed to something else after a while.
By the time the party broke up, it was already afternoon time.
Miao Qi was angry that her only cousin didn't help her, so she left alone in anger.
Cui Sibao stood side by side with Mi Xiayao at the entrance of Jubaoyuan with his sleeves folded.
It was the golden time for the meeting to end. Apart from Jubaoyuan and their Shuixie group, other noble ladies from aristocratic families also came out one after another to take a stand.
The alley was not very large, so he was forced to drive the carriage to the entrance of the mansion one by one, pick up his master, and then drive away.
It is inevitable that you will have to wait for a while at the door.
"Do you have a conflict with Miao Qi?" Cui Sibao asked at this time.
I guess I can't hold it any longer and want to ask her.
Mi Xiayao did not hide it and spoke openly about the friction between her and Miao Qi.
"I am not someone who pays attention to the grievances of girls from aristocratic families in the capital... It is my problem to bring Miao Qi today. If Miss Mi minds, I will come over with a gift to apologize another day."
Cui Sibao straightened his expression. She was neither humble nor overbearing, and even reasonable.
Mi Xiayao initially thought that Cui Sibao would protect Miao Qi because she was a relative of hers.
Her reaction was something Mi Xiayao had not expected.
The two stood in Jubaoyuan and were polite to each other for a while, until finally Cui Sibao walked down the steps of Mi Xiayao and said sorry.
This matter is over now.
"Actually, the reason why I brought you to their party today is mainly because I want you to quickly see clearly how everyone in the Imperial City lives their lives."
Cui Sibao paused, and then she spoke again.
Mi Xiayao actually probably guessed Cui Sibao's purpose, but she was surprised.
This person always seems to have an aloof and considerate temperament for you, but he obviously acts according to his age and experience.
Mi Xiayao understands the warmth and warmth of human relationships in this world better than she does.
It wasn't that she was disgusted with Cui Sibao's behavior, she just felt that it was a bit twisted.
"By the way, Miao Qi just said that there is a child in your mansion?"
Cui Sibao thought about it again and asked curiously.
Mi Xiayao explained skillfully that she was helping to take care of the child.
"Ah...how old is this child now?"
"Almost one year old, still young."
When Cui Sibao heard about this age, she chuckled and said, "Children at this age are the cutest, they don't make trouble, are obedient, and even look at you happily after being teased a few times."
Speaking of this, Mi Xiayao couldn't help but recall the way Xiaobao was sleeping soundly when she went out today.
Her brows and eyes visibly softened.
Seeing that she did not object to this topic, Cui Sibao took advantage of the victory and asked: "I love children the most on weekdays. It's just that my brothers and sisters in the family have married themselves. I have left home to establish a separate courtyard. I already see them all in the house."
Less than a child.”
The words have reached this point, but Mi Xiayao still hasn't heard the meaning behind the words.
Then she really is...
"It takes a while to wait for the carriage. Why don't you, Miss Cui, walk a little further with me and look for the carriage at the intersection outside, and I can give Miss Cui a lift?"
"Then I'll bother Miss Mi."
Cui Sibao didn't hesitate, she agreed to the other party neatly.
The two of them left Jubaoyuan and walked outside in tacit agreement.
After finding the carriage of Mi Mansion, Cui Sibao followed Mi Xiayao and got off the carriage after returning to the villa next door to Mi Mansion.
After she took Cui Sibao into the house, the wet nurse happened to be holding the baby in the yard and basking in the sun.
This newly hired wet nurse was someone Mi Xiayao personally selected from a village outside the capital.
Since the wet nurse almost betrayed her last time, Mi Xiayao has become more and more wary of candidates in this field.
When the wet nurse saw the madam coming back, she quickly said: "Madam, the young master has eaten a lot today. He has been talking for a long time."
This is also Mi Xia Yao's rule. Every day, whatever the wet nurse does to the child, she must be reported to her in detail.
Cui Sibao, who was beside him, had already walked to the wet nurse to see the child.
"Madam, this..." The wet nurse was startled, and she subconsciously wanted to hide from Cui Sibao's eyes to protect Xiaobao.
Mi Xiayao nodded slightly to indicate that it was okay.
"This child has pretty features and bright eyes. He looks like a child with a promising future. Has the young master said how long he will stay with you now?"
"Her mother is still busy, maybe next year at the latest."
Mi Xiayao is getting better and better at lying in this area.
Since she settled in the capital, she has sent people to Jingzhou City to look for the widow almost every month.
But every month it ended in failure.
She even doubted whether the widow was still alive.
While Cui Sibao was laughing and teasing the children, her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of clothes hanging on a bamboo pole in another part of the yard.
Among the light-colored clothes, a piece of bright yellow fabric is particularly eye-catching on the bamboo pole.
They are all people who work in the palace, so they are the most familiar with this color system...
Cui Sibao looked at it for a moment, but unexpectedly did not ask about the fabric on the bamboo pole, but withdrew his gaze and continued to tease the child.
Xiaobao has never been very patient with outsiders. Whenever he is teased too much, he will soon start to make trouble looking for Mi Xiayao.
It was no surprise this time, when Cui Sibao wanted to reach out and touch Xiaobao's face.
The child raised his voice and started shouting.
During this period of time, the wet nurse had taken care of him and figured out the young master's temperament. She quickly handed the little treasure to Mi Xiayao.
Sure enough, Xiaobao, who was lying on Mi Xiayao's shoulder, stopped making trouble after he couldn't see Cui Sibao.
"Then I won't bother you anymore. Thank you very much, Miss Mi, for giving me the extra ride back. See you tomorrow."
Cui Sibao nodded slightly. She returned to her cold and indifferent temperament after saying goodbye to Mi Xiayao.
The courtyard became much quieter. Song Qiao stood beside his wife and whispered softly: "This girl always feels that she is a little weird in some way."
Mi Xiayao stared at the door thoughtfully and chuckled.
"Normally, people who can be related to Miao Qi as cousins may not be so naive."
She has been in the capital for half a year at least. Except for the old lady of Mi Mansion who occasionally asks how to take care of the children, there are very few people who specifically choose to babysit the children...