In her previous life, Xie Qingran was rejected five times, becoming a notorious older "leftover woman" in the capital. She was forced to marry a widower who had 'jinxed' three wives...
Chapter 119 Just Some Random Thoughts
Xie Hanyue was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, her expression changing as she coldly said, "Sister, things are really different now. It seems it was my fault for not killing you sooner!"
"Your mistake wasn't that you didn't kill me sooner, your mistake was that you usurped someone else's place and were so self-righteous, occupying someone else's parents and brother, and still showing off in front of them. You really have no shame at all."
"That's true. If your birth mother can do such shameless things, it's only reasonable for you to be a little shameless too."
Thinking of the Imperial Concubine's outrageous actions, Xie Qingran's face was filled with disdain and contempt.
Biological mother?
When Xie Hanyue heard those two words, she clenched her fists. Even though she didn't know who her birth mother was, the person who could throw her child out must not be from a wealthy or powerful family. She wondered which backwater or lowly woman she was!
She stared intently at Xie Qingran, gritting her teeth as she said, "Steal? Take over? Hmph, you've got it wrong. All I need to do is stand here and everyone will love me. I can't compare to a piece of trash like you!"
As she spoke, Xie Hanyue stepped forward and grabbed Xie Qingran's wrist: "Do you know that before you came back, I had no idea that the Xie family had such a lowly daughter like you? My parents and brothers never mentioned you even once!"
It has to be said that Xie Hanyue knows what it means to be heartbroken.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran's heart, which had been ice-cold, ached sharply, but she quickly recovered, grinned, and looked at Xie Hanyue with a smile, though her eyes revealed a hint of pity.
"It's just some worthless love, who cares?"
"From now on, I will be the Heir Apparent's Wife of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, enjoying endless wealth and honor. As for you... Hmph, you can stay at home and be a good second young lady!"
"She's just an adopted daughter of the Xie family. What respectable family would want you?"
As Xie Qingran spoke, she burst out laughing, her eyes brimming with undisguised smugness.
"you!"
"oops!"
Xie Hanyue was about to get angry, but she still heard footsteps. So she pretended to fall to the ground, clutched her wrist, and looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief.
"Sister, why...why did you push me? I just wanted to come and see your wedding dress."
"I know you've always looked down on me because of my unknown background and because I've taken over someone else's place. It's my fault, sob sob, it's all my fault."
Xie Hanyue struggled to kneel on the ground, crying as if her own mother had died.
"Since you know you've usurped someone else's place, why can't you just behave yourself?"
Gu Xiangyuan's voice came, and then she walked in. Looking at Xie Hanyue kneeling on the ground, crying bitterly, she felt a chill.
Even though Gu Xiangyuan didn't know Xie Hanyue's true nature, just the fact that she could find beggars to ruin someone's reputation showed that she was no kind person and would never be bullied.
Originally, Xie Hanyue thought that the people who came were from the Xie family, and she was going to put on a show for them, but she never expected that it would be Gu Xiangyuan.
"Third Miss, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Xie Hanyue stood up and looked at Gu Xiangyuan with dissatisfaction.
"How could I be talking nonsense? You were originally an adopted daughter of the Xie family, with an unknown origin. If it weren't for the kindness of Master Xie and Madam Xie, you would probably still be begging for food somewhere."
"Look at you, you grew up eating the Xie family's rice and grain, and not only do you not repay their kindness, you also bullied their own daughter like this. Are you even human?"
As Gu Xiangyuan spoke, she became increasingly indignant.
Just thinking about how her innocence was almost ruined by this bitch made Gu Xiangyuan want to utter countless curses.
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
"Although I am not my parents' biological child, they love me the most. I am the second young lady of the prestigious Xie family. I am not of unknown origin!"
Xie Hanyue is most concerned about her background, because she still doesn't know who her biological mother is.
Seeing Xie Hanyue's angry expression, Xie Qingran couldn't help but laugh.
"You should be glad that you don't know who your birth mother is yet, otherwise you would probably be devastated."
After saying this, Xie Qingran ignored Xie Hanyue's expression and simply stepped forward, pulling Gu Xiangyuan to bow: "Greetings, Third Miss!"
"Hello, Miss Xie."
"I came to see you today to check if your wedding dress is ready. Shall we go inside?"
Gu Xiangyuan held her hand affectionately, and they walked inside together.
Xie Hanyue stood there alone, thinking about what Xie Qingran had said, feeling very uneasy.
It's unclear what Xie Qingran meant by those words. Does she already know whose daughter she is?
How could that be? Even her parents didn't know, how could she know?
Upon entering, Xie Qingran immediately took out her wedding dress and smiled at Gu Xiangyuan: "I embroidered it myself. Look, isn't it beautiful?"
"Your embroidery is so good?" Gu Xiangyuan stared in disbelief at the lifelike flowers, completely dumbfounded. She looked at Xie Qingran and asked, "How did you do that?"
"Practice makes perfect." Xie Qingran didn't want to bring up the injustices and torment she had suffered in the past. She just smiled faintly, gently touched her wedding dress, and said softly, "This dress is really beautiful."
Gu Xiangyuan nodded: "It's so beautiful. I've attended so many weddings, and this is the most beautiful one. You're amazing, Qingran. Sometimes I really envy you."
"What's there to envy? Your wedding dress will be even more beautiful when you get married. If you don't mind, I'll make one for you myself, okay?" Xie Qingran smiled slightly and agreed.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiangyuan nodded even more excitedly and said, "Great, that's wonderful! It's settled then. You can't go back on your word. Your embroidery is so exquisite that even the best embroiderers in Suzhou can't compare." Gu Xiangyuan looked at her wedding dress with great affection and suddenly blushed.
Um?
Seeing Gu Xiangyuan blush, Xie Qingran immediately became interested and gently poked her cheek.
"Third Miss, do you have someone you like?"
As soon as she said that, Gu Xiangyuan immediately stood up, her face flushed, and looked at Xie Qingran: "No, no, don't talk nonsense!"
"I'm not talking nonsense, I'm just saying." Xie Qingran chuckled. "But judging from your expression, it seems you really do have someone you like, right?"