Although she has not been in the mansion for many years, Mrs. Xiao still knows the situation in the mansion very well.
In the second room, Fang Rongru was ill and was afraid that she would not show up because of her illness. Xiao Youduo was in the academy. It would take time for him to rush back when he suddenly returned, so the absence of the two of them was understandable.
There were also two people missing in the main room. Mrs. Xiao cast her eyes on Xiao Mingzhu, and Grandma Sun listened to her ear and reported an explanation.
Xiao Keren and Xiao Xuanbao did not show up, the eldest son Xiao Yuan was not in the house all year round, and the eldest daughter-in-law, Princess Rouping, failed to discipline the children of the eldest family.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Xiao couldn't help but darken her face. Princess Rouping and Xiao Liao noticed that one of them was indifferent and the other was happy.
Grandma Sun has been following Mrs. Xiao for many years, and she knew what she looked like. She took a step forward and bowed slightly: "Princess, is there any reason why everyone in the big room is not here?"
"Old lady, you don't know yet. The seventh lady of the eldest family who was just brought back by my sister-in-law was granted the title of 'Baoning County Princess' by the emperor. As the tide rises, all boats have different status. Naturally, you can do whatever you want." Xiao Liao said first.
"Second uncle doesn't know anything, so he shouldn't talk nonsense in front of grandma." Xiao Kexiao stood up and bowed, "Grandma, Xuan Bao has entered the palace."
Xiao Liao snorted coldly: "I entered the palace early in the morning. I never heard that she was summoned by the palace before."
"Mother, the emperor summoned Xuan Bao, and His Highness personally came to take her into the palace early in the morning." Princess Rouping glanced at Xiao Liao from the corner of her eyes.
"My sister-in-law's love for her daughter is admirable. In order to protect Xuan Bao, she did not hesitate to lie in front of her mother." Xiao Liao sneered, "What kind of temper does His Highness have? He will come to pick her up in person."
Xiao Kexiao couldn't help but said: "Second uncle doesn't know what happened in the mansion. If you don't believe it, just ask the servants in the mansion. The royal carriage stopped at the door. His Highness went to Lingyun Garden to pick up Xuan Bao in person. The people who saw it were not
few."
After hearing this, Mrs. Xiao's expression softened a little, and Xiao Liao didn't give up even after being slapped in the face.
"What about Xiao Keren? Just now I heard from my servants that I saw him."
Princess Rouping had a hard time saying that she did not dare to say that she asked Xiao Keren to tell the truth and let Xuanbao go to his mother to avoid the limelight.
"Old lady, when you return home, someone has a guilty conscience and ran away." Xiao Liao said happily.
Mrs. Xiao smiled reassuringly at Princess Rouping, then turned to glare at Xiao Liao: "Okay, Ke Xiao is right, you don't know what's going on in the mansion."
"Mother." Xiao Liao shouted with aggrieved face.
This cry aroused Mrs. Xiao's motherly heart, and her expression turned cold again when she looked at Princess Rouping.
Princess Rouping was stunned. After many years of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, she thought she knew the temperament of Mrs. Xiao. Although she was strong, she was not an unreasonable old man.
From Mrs. Xiao's expression, it was easy to tell that she was angry, but what exactly did she do wrong? Princess Rouping was really unsure, and she couldn't help but feel uneasy.
At this time, the boy outside reported: "Old lady Qi, the Lord of Baoning County and the Third Young Master have returned to the house."
Why is Xuan Bao back? Princess Rouping's eyes flashed with anxiety, and she turned back to look at Aunt Ying.
The master and the servant were in agreement, and Grandma Ying sneaked out, but she didn't know that her behavior was all in the eyes of Grandma Sun. She turned around and quietly told Mrs. Xiao.
It seemed that what Xiao Liao said was right. The eldest brother was indeed guilty of committing a crime. Mrs. Xiao suppressed her temper. She said nothing and had a sullen face. The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became unusually solemn.
After about a while of tea, sweet laughter came from outside. Those who were familiar with it knew it was from Xiao Keren and Xuan Bao.
Princess Rouping clutched her handkerchief tightly. Why didn't Aunt Ying stop the brother and sister and let them in? She came in chatting and laughing like this. If she made the old lady displeased, I'm afraid they would both be punished.
Aunt Ying followed closely beside Xuan Bao with a grimace on her face. Just now she ran out and stopped the Third Young Master and the County Lord. She never thought that these two people would not listen to her at all. She said that she naturally wanted to pay her respects when her grandmother returned home.
No matter what, it can't be stopped.
"Mother, I heard that grandma is back." Xuan Bao's short legs crossed the threshold and his eyes swept around the hall and immediately locked on Mrs. Xiao.
This little baby never plays cards according to rules. Xiao Keren reached out decisively and grabbed her arm: "Xuan Bao, I met my grandmother with me."
The third brother was protecting himself. Xuan Bao looked at the stern-faced Mrs. Xiao. Although she looked serious, perhaps because of her blood relationship, she did not feel afraid but felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy.
Xuan Bao couldn't help but feel very good when he found that Xiao Mingzhu, who was sitting next to her, was reserved and huddled up like a mouse when it sees a cat.
"Hello grandma."
Before anyone could react, Xuan Bao came to Mrs. Xiao like a gust of wind.
The little baby tilted its head, blinked its big eyes, and looked up at itself with a smile, its eyes filled with a feeling of admiration that was so thick that it couldn't be turned away.
To deal with the elderly, Xuan Bao's technique is usually a total kill. Who can resist a cute little baby?
Everyone present, including Mrs. Xiao, was stunned. She had been a grandmother for more than 20 years, and none of her grandchildren were afraid of her. This little baby was different.
The reason why Mrs. Xiao is particularly kind to Xiao Liao is because he is like a son in front of her. Even if she is in trouble now, she still needs her to worry about it. Unlike her eldest son Xiao Yuan who inherited the title of marquis, he doesn't need anything.
Let her worry about it.
But Xiao Liao is middle-aged after all, so how could he be as soft and cute as the little girl in front of him.
"Xuanbao, right?" Mrs. Xiao managed a rare smile.
"Yes. Grandma, please forgive me. Xuan Bao didn't know that you were going back to the mansion today. If I had known earlier, I would not have gone anywhere. I would have just waited in the mansion." The little doll pouted and muttered, "It's all the Emperor's fault.
uncle."
"Oh, dear, don't talk nonsense." As Mrs. Xiao said this, she immediately beamed, which showed how beautiful she was in her heart.
Tong Yan Wuji, the meaning of Xuan Bao's words is very obvious, Mrs. Xiao, the grandmother, is more important than the emperor.
Since the death of Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao has laughed only a handful of times, and everyone was shocked when he saw it.
Xiao Keren secretly lamented that no one could resist Xiao Xuanbao, even the serious grandmother was captured immediately upon meeting him.
"Grandma is partial." Xiao Minghu said sourly.
"Sister." Xiao Mingshan hurriedly pulled down Xiao Minghu's sleeve.
Xiao Liao said nothing, but winked at Xiao Minghu. He could not compete with Xuan Bao for favor, and it was natural for his little daughter to stand up and compete for favor.
Xuan Bao intentionally or unintentionally grabbed Mrs. Xiao's hand. The little doll turned around and smiled: "Sister Minghu, come quickly. Grandma has another hand. You can hold it."
Xiao Minghu couldn't help but rolled his eyes: "Who will compete with you for grandma's hand?"
"Yeah?"
(Sorry, Xianchen had a cervical vertebra attack and was very dizzy. I am lazy today and will update here.)
