Chapter 69 Admiration

For some reason, Xie Zhaoye felt a pang of jealousy looking at the little child eating a candy ball!

If Xie Qingran spoke to him like that and was gentler with him, he would consider treating her better!

When Xie Zhaoye looked at Xie Qingran, his eyes became somewhat complicated, even carrying a hint of expectation. Unfortunately, his expectations were dashed, because Xie Qingran simply walked inside with Qin Shi without even glancing at him.

hateful!

Xie Zhaoye snorted: "She's not even married yet, the marriage isn't even settled, and she's already being so attentive? Bah!"

"Shut up!" Xie Yankang happened to hear this, and after making sure that no one in front of him had heard, he breathed a sigh of relief. Then he gritted his teeth and looked at Xie Zhaoye: "If you dare to talk nonsense again, get back here right now!"

"Yes, it's all my fault. I won't do it again, okay?" Xie Zhaoye reluctantly admitted his mistake.

The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is decorated quite beautifully today, at least much better than when I came last time. It's clear that Madam Qin has done her best.

However, the courtyard is not very populous and always seems deserted.

After taking her seat, Xie Qingran realized that her seat was right next to Qin Shi's. This was essentially an acknowledgment of Xie Qingran's status; otherwise, given the current situation of the Xie family, Xie Qingran would not have been qualified to sit there at all.

I originally thought that Xiao Jue wouldn't show up at such a banquet, but to my surprise, he was dressed in a purple python robe, wearing a gold-threaded mask, sitting in a wheelchair, without saying a word.

Even though his expression was unclear, the coldness and gloom emanating from him still made everyone present somewhat silent. What should have been a lively banquet now revealed an indescribable eeriness and desolation. It wasn't that there were no people, but no one spoke. Everyone stared at each other or looked at the food on the table.

Just then, Xiao Yu suddenly appeared, holding a large package, and slammed it onto Xie Qingran's table.

"These are all things you gave to my sister. She doesn't like them, so take them away!"

Xiao Yu crossed his arms and spoke loudly in front of everyone, just to make things difficult for Xie Qingran and make her unhappy.

Xie Qingran was startled at first, then frowned as she looked at the bundles scattered on the table. These things were indeed gifts she had given to Xiao Yanran before, but they weren't anything valuable, just little trinkets that little girls like.

Xiao Yanran had clearly said she liked it a lot before, but now she's saying she doesn't like it anymore, and in this way at that?

Qin immediately realized what was happening and looked at Xiao Yu with some displeasure: "A-Yu, don't be silly, come here quickly!"

"We don't like the things you sent, and I don't like you either. Stop bothering my brother!"

"Don't think I don't know what you're up to, and I'm not going to let you get away with it!"

Xiao Yu seemed to be completely deaf to what Qin Shi was saying, and just stared fiercely at Xie Qingran as if she were his enemy.

However, Xie Qingran had never offended this boy before, and the two of them got along quite well. Therefore, Xie Qingran knew that someone must have said something behind her back.

"Wow!"

Xiao Nianjun, who was eating candy, suddenly burst into tears.

At that moment, Xiao Yu saw the candy balls in his hand, immediately snatched the bag, and threw it at Xie Qingran without a care.

"You're shameless! You even try to bribe such a young child. Let me tell you, a woman as cunning as you is not good enough for my brother!"

After saying that, Xiao Yu spat at Xie Qingran, turned around, and ran away.

Xiao Jue sat quietly in his wheelchair, watching the whole process without uttering a single word about his younger brother. His eyes, behind the cold mask, were fixed on Xie Qingran, waiting for her reaction.

Everyone looked at Xie Qingran with some sighs. In fact, the marriage between the Xie family and the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was already close to being finalized, and everyone knew this. However, no one expected that Xiao Yu would embarrass Xie Qingran in front of so many people.

Most young women would probably cry if they were treated so badly by their brother-in-law before they were even married, but Xie Qingran remained unfazed.

She bent down and tidied up everything scattered on the table, saying, "Since Yanran doesn't like it, I'll find some new ones next time."

"Qingran, Ayu didn't do it on purpose, you..."

Qin felt embarrassed. She said that Xiao Yu did not do it on purpose, but she herself did not believe it.

How could this not be intentional? It must have been intentional, absolutely intentional!

Upon hearing the words "I love you," Xie Qingran waved her hand dismissively and said indifferently, "He's just a child, quick-witted and outspoken, but he does have some courage. He truly lives up to the bloodline of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

Xie Qingran understood Xiao Yu quite well. It was normal for a child his age to be sensitive. Besides, children's world is very simple. In their eyes, they are outsiders, intruders!

"It's kind of you to be so generous. Come on, let me take you to change your clothes."

"I'll take her there."

Xiao Jue, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke, but his tone was completely flat, making it impossible to tell whether he was happy or unhappy.

Xie Qingran took a step back and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but it is improper for men and women to touch each other."

As long as they are not married, the two cannot have such a thing, otherwise Xie Qingran's reputation will be completely ruined.

She smiled faintly at Madam Qin, who then realized what was happening and hurriedly pulled Xie Qingran to the back room to change her clothes.

"Qingran, please don't hold it against Ayu. I will talk to Ayu properly in the future."

"Actually, Ayu is a good kid, it's just... he's inevitably a bit guarded. Don't worry, I know you're a good person, I'll slowly tell him how good you are."

Qin kept muttering to herself the whole way, afraid that Xie Qingran would really be unhappy about this, and also afraid that the marriage would fall through.

Having finally found a sister-in-law who is excellent in every way, and the future matriarch of the family, how could Qin Shi bear to let go?

"Thank you so much, Sister-in-law Qin, but I'm really not angry."

"His actions prove he's intelligent and bold. With such courage, how could he not succeed?"

When Xie Qingran mentioned Xiao Yu, she didn't complain at all; instead, she showed a lot of admiration and appreciation.