Chapter 90 Happy

Seeing Xie Yankang's expression, Madam Wang frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "What about Hanyue?"

"Han Yue, Han Yue, what are you saying, thanking Han Yue!"

"We're talking about Xie Qingran now!"

Xie Yankang was already furious, and now, hearing Wang's words, his eyebrows furrowed even more, and he slammed his hand on the table, saying irritably, "I'll say it again, this marriage is of utmost importance, do you hear me!"

Wang didn't understand what was wrong with Xie Yankang lately. He would get angry with her all the time. They had been married for so many years and it was rare for them to be like this. When she met Xie Yankang's angry eyes, Wang didn't dare to say anything more and could only nod reluctantly.

"Yes, I understand!"

After saying this, he turned around and walked towards the Rose Garden.

She entered the room, staring angrily at Xie Qingran who was reading a book. For some reason, all her anger turned to coldness whenever she was facing this person.

She had prepared a whole host of complaints, but now she couldn't utter a single word. In utter helplessness, she could only sigh and say, "Do you have any other requests for your family? Your father's idea is that all these betrothal gifts will be used as your dowry, and you'll be married off in a grand and glorious manner!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran felt nothing but irony.

She stood up and bowed respectfully: "Your daughter dares not make any demands on the family; she will simply obey her parents' arrangements."

The more compliant she was, the more Wang felt as if there was a barrier between them.

Wang's eyebrows furrowed as she looked at her: "Do you know that not all mothers and daughters in the world are like us!"

“I know, there’s also the kind with mothers and sisters.”

"But I can't be your younger sister."

Xie Qingran spoke the truth and looked at Wang Shi helplessly.

After being reborn, Xie Qingran accepted the reality that sometimes even among relatives, the depth of their connection varies, and her connection with the Xie family was simply too shallow!

Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Madam Wang knew that there was no point in saying anything more. Helpless, she could only sigh and turn to walk outside.

Xie Qingran didn't know if Wang was there to interrogate her or to ease tensions, but it didn't matter; she didn't care about any of that now.

Begonia Garden.

Xie Hanyue was furious when she heard the news. She smashed things all over the room, her face dark and gloomy: "Why? How can they give her so much face? She's just a cripple, yet they have to make her wedding so extravagant. It's obvious that her parents are biased!"

The maid standing to the side trembled with fear at her appearance, and then whispered, "Second Miss, please don't be angry anymore."

"How can I not be angry?!"

Xie Hanyue was so angry that her face contorted. She gritted her teeth and glared at the little girl, grabbing her hair and demanding an explanation.

"Why should the Second Miss be angry? These things are just to make up for Young Master Xiao's incompetence."

"Miss, you are the most beautiful woman in the capital, and also the most talented woman in the capital. How can you compare to the young lady?"

"Besides, General Zhao will be back soon. At that time, who will be able to compare with you?"

The little girl, enduring the pain and trembling, began to persuade them.

Hearing this, Xie Hanyue's expression softened somewhat. She tossed the girl's hair aside and snorted, "You're not so bad, you know what's your name?"

“This servant is Zhuyan.”

Xie Hanyue appears obedient and kind, but in reality, she is an extremely twisted person. In private, she would often cause the people around her to disappear inexplicably. Therefore, she basically cannot remember the names of the maids in Haitang Garden, because a new batch would arrive every now and then.

But this little girl is articulate and intelligent, so Xie Hanyue likes her and can keep her for a while longer.

"Zhuyan, hmm, a good name."

"From now on, you will stay by my side and serve me well."

"By the way, the banquet at the General's Mansion is coming up soon. Go find me some good things to prepare, just in case we need them."

At this moment, Xie Hanyue finally regained her usual gentle and sweet demeanor.

Having witnessed her madness before, seeing her like this now is especially frightening.

Zhu Yan dared not say anything more, and could only nod, turn around, and walk outside.

Soon, news of Zhao Yuanqi's return to the capital reached Baozhu, who was overjoyed when she woke up that morning.

"Young Miss, General Zhao is returning to the capital today. Everyone is going to the city gate to watch the excitement. I want to go too!"

Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with great excitement.

Xie Qingran didn't like this person much. After hearing this, she finally looked up at her and said indifferently, "She's just two eyes and a mouth. What's there to see?"

"Young Miss, I've heard that this young General Zhao is incredibly imposing, handsome, and brave in battle. Many young ladies in the capital have booked tables at teahouses just to see him. I've even heard that they almost got into a fight over seats!"

"Miss, don't you really want to see someone like that?"

Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with curiosity and began to urge her to go out.

"I'm not going. If you like, you can go."

"You must be back before dark. Don't cause me any trouble outside, understand?"

Xie Qingran raised her eyes, glanced at Baozhu, and smiled faintly.

Upon hearing this, Baozhu immediately nodded and turned to run outside.

Seeing Baozhu like this, Xie Qingran shook her head helplessly. She knew that many young girls in the capital were just like Baozhu, superstitious about Zhao Yuanqi. However, Xie Qingran was very clear about this person's true colors and knew that he was no good and did not deserve these people's affection.

Soon, the Zhao family's invitation arrived at Rose Garden, delivered personally by Xie Hanyue.

"Sister, you are truly living the high life now. Everyone knows you are going to marry into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and everyone knows that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion gave you a generous dowry. You must be very proud of yourself, right?"

Xie Hanyue casually tossed the invitation in her hand onto the table, looking at Xie Qingran with a half-smile. Although she said congratulations, there was still an indescribable bit of sarcasm in her eyes.

If it were before, Xie Qingran would have already turned against Xie Hanyue upon hearing these words. But now, Xie Qingran simply smiled faintly: "I am naturally happy that you can marry the person you love. Don't worry, little sister, your parents love you dearly. If you find someone you love in the future, you will definitely succeed, and your dowry will certainly be more generous than mine!"

"By the way, there's a pair of glass cats made of crystal in this betrothal gift list. If you like them, I'll take them out and give them to you after the betrothal gifts arrive, okay?" Xie Qingran raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly.