Chapter 86 Personal Care

Xie Yankang, having gotten into the carriage with Xie Qingran, frowned slightly as he looked at her: "Did you offend the Imperial Concubine in the palace?"

"My daughter didn't have one, what's wrong?" Xie Qingran looked at Xie Yankang with some confusion.

In truth, she knew very well that this was because the Imperial Concubine had complained to Xie Yankang, which was why she was in such a hurry to bring her back. However, she also knew how she had offended the Imperial Concubine, something the Imperial Concubine would never dare to say. So, all she had to do was deny it!

Upon hearing this, Xie Yankang was initially puzzled, but faced with Xie Qingran's frankness and considering the concubine's pampered nature and prejudice, he believed her words.

"The Imperial Concubine is the most favored concubine in the harem, but she always has a bit of a temper. You have offended her before, so you should be even more careful in the future."

"Now that you are about to marry Xiao Jue, you will eventually have to enter the palace. So don't cause trouble for your family, understand?"

Xie Yankang spoke earnestly, worried that Xie Qingran might cause trouble for the family.

Xie Qingran understood Xie Yankang's meaning, and she immediately nodded obediently, saying softly, "Yes, I understand."

"That's more like it."

"You're getting married soon. As a man, I don't know anything about dowries, so you can choose whatever you like."

As he spoke, Xie Yankang handed Xie Qingran a stack of silver notes, clearly displaying his generosity.

The main reason was that Xie Yankang knew that Madam Wang didn't like Xie Qingran very much, and he was afraid that the dowry issue would bring shame to the Xie family, so he had no choice but to secretly contribute some money.

Looking at these silver notes, Xie Qingran knew that this marriage was really important to Xie Yankang.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran was deeply moved. She looked at Xie Yankang in disbelief, then at the silver notes in her hand: "Father, isn't this too much of a waste?"

“You are my daughter, and you are marrying into the Duke of Zhenguo’s family. This is not an expense.”

"Take it. You've suffered so much injustice over the years."

Xie Yankang sighed helplessly. Originally, Xie Yankang felt a little guilty towards Xie Qingran.

Back when Xie Qingran was still young, she didn't have to go to the estate. However, because the Imperial Concubine was really angry, Xie Yankang had to send her away reluctantly in order to please her.

In truth, all these hardships were caused by Xie Yankang; he was the real culprit!

It's not just Xie Qingran's tragedy; the tragedy of the entire Xie family, everyone in it, is all because of this despicable man!

However, Xie Qingran still needs this person's protection and support, so she naturally won't choose to turn against him at this time.

Once home and inside the Rose Garden, Xie Qingran took out the silver notes and carefully counted them. They totaled a full 1,500 taels, truly a generous gesture.

"Miss, the master is too good to you, he actually gave you so much money?"

"Miss, your clothes and jewelry are quite ordinary. Shouldn't you get some nice new ones?"

Looking at these silver notes, Baozhu beamed with joy.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran shook her head and said calmly, "If I were to marry Xiao Jue and have to provide my own clothes and jewelry, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

How could you be so shameless!

"You're already thinking of taking advantage of me before you're even married into the family?"

Lu Jinzhi's voice suddenly came, his face terribly gloomy.

When he walked in, he seemed to be filled with boundless anger, and when he looked at Xie Qingran, his eyes revealed a hint of disdain!

Why is this person so persistent?

Xie Qingran sat there, looking at Lu Jinzhi coldly, and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"What do you think I'm here for?"

"Xie Qingran, you are utterly despicable and shameless. Do you think you've won by using such methods?"

"Let me tell you, I just don't like you, and no matter how hard you try, I will never marry you!"

Lu Jin stepped forward, looking coldly at Xie Qingran with a disdainful expression.

That's enough, really enough.

Xie Qingran's eyebrows furrowed tightly, her expression changed, and she said, "Watch your words. I have already been betrothed by the Emperor to the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. What are you, daring to bark at me like a dog!"

"What...what did you say?"

"A marriage decree?"

Lu Jinzhi paused in disbelief, then suddenly seemed to remember something and burst out laughing.

"Haha, Xie Qingran, you are truly shameless! You are utterly shameless! You actually thought His Majesty would grant a marriage for someone like you?"

"Do you think that just because Xiao Jue is a cripple now, he'll stop being picky about food and will eat anything?"

Xie Qingran wouldn't normally hold a grudge against Lu Jinzhi, but when he mentioned Xiao Jue, that was a different matter altogether.

Xie Qingran picked up the teapot from the table and smashed it hard at Lu Jinzhi's face. Unfortunately, it hit his mouth, knocking out one of his front teeth on the spot!

"you!"

Lu Jin instinctively covered his mouth, which was covered in blood.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Xie Hanyue rushed in like a timely rain, and was startled to see Lu Jinzhi's appearance.

"Sister, even if you have some complaints about Young Master Lu, you can't just resort to violence over a disagreement!"

Xie Hanyue took a deep breath and looked at Xie Qingran with some helplessness, as if she was at her wit's end with Xie Qingran.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran gracefully picked up a handkerchief and wiped her fingers, saying calmly, "Sister, you need to provide evidence for your words. Which eye of yours saw me hit him?"

As she spoke, Xie Qingran waved the handkerchief in her hand, looking at Lu Jinzhi with a half-smile.

Lu Jinzhi was initially furious, but upon seeing the familiar handkerchief, she immediately realized what it was.

This is Yu Niang's handiwork!

mean!

This is a threat, a blatant threat!

Lu Jinzhi gritted her teeth: "No, I accidentally bumped into it."

"Oh, Mr. Lu, you were too careless. It seems you are not suited for Rose Garden. Goodbye."

Xie Qingran deliberately acted exaggeratedly, covering her mouth as she stared at Lu Jinzhi.

Immediately afterwards, Xie Qingran gave them the order to leave.

Xie Qingran doesn't want to see either of these two people right now; she feels disgusted by either of them.

"Sister, no matter what, Brother Jinzhi was injured in your courtyard. How can you just ignore him like this?"

Xie Hanyue held Lu Jinzhi's hand, frowned, and looked at Xie Qingran with dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran sneered, "I'm already engaged. An outsider, who showed up uninvited and even tripped, what, you expect me to take care of him personally?"

"you?"