"Let's go to a banquet together. How about thanking you for going with us?"
Faced with the warm invitation from his colleagues, Xie Jun, who likes to have banquets and have fun, did not respond. He smiled apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, everyone. I have to go back home, so I won't go to the banquet."
The wounds on the face were mostly healed after applying good ointment for a few days.
Xie Jun bit the bullet and went to Honglu Temple to work as an errand.
Fortunately, people in official circles are all smooth people, and no one would ask Xie Jun where the injury on his face came from. Xie Jun uncharacteristically refused to attend the banquet, and everyone tacitly thought that Xie Jun was in a hurry.
Go back to the princess's mansion to coax Princess Yongning.
After Xie Jun left, several officials gathered together to chat.
"I have always envied Xie Junma before, but now I know that Junma's life is not easy either."
"Isn't that right? A handsome face was severely beaten. It must have been careless words and deeds that offended the princess."
"How can soft rice be so delicious?"
It is said that women like to chat, but in fact, when men gather together, they gossip and gossip as much as women. Several officials winked at each other, feeling satisfied that "it makes me feel better when others are having a hard time."
"However, Xie Junma's daughter is really up to the mark." One of the officials praised her: "She won the first place in Lianchi Academy in one fell swoop and became the empress's disciple. Even the granddaughter of Mr. Li Ge was outranked.
"
Isn't it?
Xie Jun's good luck is really enviable. He married the talented and beautiful Princess Yongning and gave birth to a daughter who is also so famous.
Miss Xie San's future prospects are limitless. It is impossible to say that Xie Jun will be promoted to a higher position in the future with the help of his daughter.
All the officials sighed with emotion and went to the restaurant.
…
It was already Youshi when Xie Jun returned to his mansion.
It was already dark now, and a wind lantern was hung outside the door of Xie's Mansion. The concierge opened the door diligently: "Master, my aunt has been waiting here for a long time."
As soon as she finished speaking, Aunt Ding appeared in front of Xie Jun and bowed: "I have met the master."
Aunt Ding was originally a beauty, but after dressing up carefully, she became even more graceful and charming. At this moment, she was stooped and full of charm.
Compared with the ice-cold Princess Yongning, Aunt Ding is as tender as water. It is through Aunt Ding that Xie Jun has the dignity of a dignified man.
"Why are we all so polite?" Xie Jun stretched out his hand to help Aunt Ding, and his palm fell on Aunt Ding's arm.
Aunt Ding rolled her eyes and came over, but did not move away. Instead, she snuggled up and whispered softly: "Master must be hungry after working all day. I have already ordered the kitchen to prepare meals. Master will go to Lanxiang Courtyard for dinner."
how?"
Xie Jun was very impressed and nodded with a smile.
When I returned to Xie's Mansion, Princess Yongning was not here, so he was the head of the family. This feeling of being aloof and influencing others with your own joy and anger is really beautiful.
Aunt Ding was filled with joy and had a smile on her lips.
In the past, Xie Jun would always go back to the mansion for a few days a month. She had never stayed there for many days like this. Princess Yongning, who was pressing her hard, was not around, and her son Xie Yuanting went back to the Xie mansion every day.
, I will also come to Lanxiangyuan for dinner in the evening...
For Aunt Ding, this is simply the best time in her life.
The only person who is worried is Xie Mingxi.
But Xie Jun opened his mouth and said: "Ming Niang should have finished school and returned home long ago. Send someone to Chunjin Pavilion and ask her to come and have dinner with her."
Aunt Ding couldn't laugh anymore and replied dully: "Do you think I didn't send someone to invite her? She just refuses to come. What can I do?"
Wenqi was sent to Chunjin Pavilion, but she was sent back without even entering the courtyard gate.
Xie Jun frowned: "Ming Niang, this girl is really too angry. You are too. You have spoken and acted inappropriately in the past few days, which has hurt your daughter's heart. In the past few days, you should lower your body and coax Ming.
Mom, why are you so angry with your child?"
Aunt Ding had a look of resentment on her face: "Master said it lightly. Why didn't I bow my head? I went to Chunjin Pavilion again and again, but she didn't even see me. Do you want me, my own mother, to kneel down and beg for mercy?"
The daughter who used to be docile and obedient seemed to have changed. She was sharp, cold, and ruthless.
Everything started because of the substitute exam.
But what was her fault? In that situation, she could only beg her daughter to give in. Otherwise, what should Yuan Ting do?
Now that the trouble has reached this point, I don’t know what Princess Yongning will do next... She has been on tenterhooks and panic all day long. How can she still be in the mood to coax Xie Mingxi?
Xie Jun also had a headache: "That's all, I'll go there myself."
…
After a cup of tea, Chunjin Pavilion.
"... Ming Niang, she is your biological mother after all. How long will you continue to be angry with her?" Xie Jun gently comforted: "Come with me to Lanxiang Courtyard tonight. Our family of four will sit together and chat with He.
Have a nice dinner.”
A family of four, harmonious and beautiful.
A trace of ridicule flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes, and her voice was light: "No need." Then she smiled and said: "The cook has prepared dinner. If the father feels sorry for his daughter, he should stay and eat with her!"
Xie Jun: "..."
"Today the Queen gave us a lecture. There were many interesting things. I just wanted to tell my father about them!" Xie Mingxi smiled and threw out the bait.
As expected, Xie Jun responded immediately: "That's fine."
Xie Mingxi curled her lips and smiled happily.
…
Aunt Ding and Xie Yuanting were not so happy.
Xie Yuanting had a straight face and snorted unhappily: "Father is really biased. He said he wanted to call Third Sister here in person, but ended up staying in Chunjin Pavilion instead."
Aunt Ding was so upset that she had to squeeze out a smile to coax Xie Yuanting: "I think your father wanted to ask Ming Niang something, so he stayed to eat. It's a good time that they didn't come, and we, mother and son, were happy and quiet. You love this table
I will prepare the dishes for you."
Xie Yuanting's face darkened, and there was a hint of sullenness in his voice: "What mother and son! I have told you several times that I am the only son of the Xie family, and my aunt is the princess. As a concubine, how can you call yourself mother?
.If it spreads out, where will my face be placed? How can I interact with my classmates and friends?"
Aunt Ding: "..."
Aunt Ding's eyes were filled with water, and her face was full of grievance and embarrassment.
It's a pity that Xie Yuanting has no pity. Looking at Aunt Ding who is about to cry, he only has impatience and contempt in his heart.
A concubine is a concubine, and she can't be on the stage. She will just cry and cry when anything happens. When compared with the deep and powerful Princess Yongning, she was immediately reduced to dust.
"I'm not hungry, I won't eat tonight."
Xie Yuanting got up and left.
Aunt Ding was startled and did not dare to cry any more. She grabbed Xie Yuanting's lapel and said, "Yuan Ting, don't be angry. Don't leave. I won't say anything. You have dinner before leaving!"
Unfortunately, Xie Yuanting didn't want to pay attention to it and just walked away.
Aunt Ding was left alone, weeping in front of the table full of delicacies.
