Chapter 101: Rumors are not as good as the truth

Liang Weiyuan followed closely behind, carefully supporting the old lady as she walked across the steps.

The carved car door slowly opened, and a slightly old hand wearing mutton-fat jade armor stretched out.

Old Madam Xie helped her maid get off the carriage. She was wearing a plain black dress with dark embroidery. Although she was over sixty years old, her silver hair was combed meticulously. Pearl tassels hung beside her wrinkled but still dignified face, and her whole body exuded the nobility that had been accumulated over the years.

Unlike the old lady's strict and prudent manner, Mrs. Xie's eyes were filled with gentleness and she smiled brightly: "Old sister, I've kept you waiting for so long!"

"You old thing, you still know how to come!"

The old lady stepped forward quickly, her cloudy eyes welling up with tears, and she held Madam Xie's hand tightly, "It's been almost two years since we last met!"

She was angry, but the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were all due to her smile.

Seeing this, Liang Weiyuan bowed and saluted, her sleeves spreading out like flowing clouds: "Greetings, Madam Xie, I wish you good health and happiness."

Mrs. Xie's attention was instantly attracted by the woman in front of her, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

He raised his hand to support her, his voice filled with undisguised admiration: "Get up quickly."

She stared at Liang Weiyuan's face closely, "Old sister, is this the granddaughter-in-law you always talk about?"

"I've long heard that your granddaughter-in-law is incredibly intelligent, virtuous, and manages the Marquis's residence in perfect order. Seeing her today, I realize that the rumors are not even remotely true."

Seeing the envy in her old friend's eyes, the old lady straightened her hunched back with a smile, and became more energetic.

When Liang Weiyuan heard this, she felt that she couldn't refuse the kindness and her cheeks turned slightly red.

"Thank you, Madam, for your kind words. I am just doing my duty and do not deserve such praise." Her voice was soft and gentle, yet with just the right amount of steadiness.

"My dear child, this outfit is simple and elegant yet luxurious, and your every move and gesture reveals the elegance of a noble family. Old sister, you are so lucky!"

Yu's expression on the side suddenly became uglier.

She dressed up carefully and wanted to show her face in front of the distinguished guests, but she didn't expect that all the limelight would be stolen by Liang Weiyuan.

"I also want to pay my respects to Madam Xie and wish her well." Yu hurriedly stepped forward to pay her respects, raising her deliberately heavy eyebrows and smiling.

The two old men who were chatting and laughing were stopped.

Madam Xie glanced over, her face slightly curved, "Oh, it's the Marquis' wife."

"Old sister, let's go inside and talk."

Madam Xie turned around, her face instantly warm, and she patted the old lady's hand. "I heard you got some Mingqian Longjing tea?"

"I knew you were thinking about this, and I've prepared it a long time ago." The old lady smiled happily, walked straight past Yu who was standing awkwardly, and called Liang Weiyuan to follow.

Yu froze in place, watching the figures of the few walking towards Shou'an Courtyard together. She immediately raised her voice without giving up and said:

"Take care, Madam Xie! The rose pastries I've just made in my kitchen are the sweetest. I'll send them to you later—"

Before she could finish her words, the two old men and the child had already walked through the hanging flower gate, leaving her with only their cold figures.

Damn it!

"It's really hard for my elder sister to have such a noisy daughter-in-law."

Old Madam Xie is a straightforward person. She disliked Yu many years ago and still has no interest in her.

Instead, I feel sorry for her old sister who is devoted to vegetarianism, Buddhism and quietness.

The old lady was relaxed in front of her, holding her Buddhist beads in her hand and smiling, "The past few years have been really chaotic and turbulent."

"But God has opened his eyes and blessed my family."

As she spoke, the old lady turned sideways and gently placed her hand on Liang Weiyuan's shoulder, with a sense of intimacy and pride.

"Ever since this girl came into the house, she's been keeping everything in the mansion in good order. She can keep the cunning maids in check, and she can also handle the ladies and mistresses outside. Even an old woman like me has a lot less worries."

"As for me, every morning when I open my eyes, I feel lucky that I decided on this marriage!"

Old Madam Xie hadn't seen her old friend happy for a long time, and her eyes were filled with surprise when she looked at Liang Weiyuan.

Liang Weiyuan was kneeling beside a low table, brewing tea. The teardrop mole at the corner of her eye was dotted like cinnabar, and her brows were focused and indecisive.

She raised her bare hands and picked up the gilded teapot, the spout of which drew a graceful arc.

The moment boiling water was poured into the teacup, the Longjing tea expanded in the water and exuded fragrance. She turned her wrist, and her movements were smooth and flowing, like a fairy in a painting.

Madam Xie was mesmerized by the scene. "What an elegant technique! This tea-making skill is probably even more exquisite than that of the master teacup master in the teahouse."

Liang Weiyuan raised a faint smile on her lips and bowed to thank her, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, old lady. It's just a pastime in my spare time."

She picked up the teacup, walked lightly, and offered it to Madam Xie first.

Her wrists are as white as snow, her fingertips are as white as jade, the tea in the cup is clear and emerald green, and the fragrance of tea is everywhere.

Madam Xie took the teacup, leaned in and sniffed it, a look of admiration on her aged face: "The fragrance of tea is so delicate and refreshing."

She took a sip, her bright eyes narrowed. "It's sweet and has a long aftertaste. It's really a good tea."