Shen Tong smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Xia, for protecting my reputation. I owe you a favor."
"No, no, Lord Shen is open-minded." Xia Jinjun really didn't know what else to say.
He is not angry even when he is cuckolded. Well, he is a real man.
Baihua Garden, the female guests' side.
Old Madam Su held Princess Yi Yang's hand and was very excited. They had known each other since childhood and had a friendship for many years. As for the affairs of Su Qinjun's parents, Old Madam Su could no longer interfere.
"Princess, you look better now. It's not a big deal. Why did it alarm you?" Old Madam Su's eyes were red with excitement, and you could tell that she was really happy.
Princess Yiyang glanced at Xia Zhiliao and whispered, "I couldn't make it to your birthday in previous years, but I happen to be in the capital this year, so how could I not come?"
"You won't be short of gifts even if you don't come. We send them every year." Madam Su held her hand and was reluctant to let go. "Hurry and sit down. I'm really happy that you can come."
“This child…”
Old Madam Su saw Xia Zhiliao. She was not there when Jiang Xiaoying happened just now. When she came out, she knew that something had happened in the backyard. Everyone had gone there, and she was so happy to see Princess Yi Yang that she forgot to ask.
"Mom, this is Miss Xia." said Su Qinjun's mother, Mrs. Su.
"Ms. Xia?"
"That's what I told you the other day. Think about it carefully."
"Oh, I remember now." Old Madam Su looked at Xia Zhile and nodded. She was also a little surprised that Xia Zhile was such a big kid. It really is true that you can't judge a person by his appearance.
Madam Su was very tactful and said, "It's Qin Yun who is so thoughtful. She said that you and the princess have been close friends for a lifetime, and Miss Xia treated the princess. We must thank her. This girl, it's up to you. She is so thoughtful."
Su Qinjun lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, "Mom, it was all taught by grandma."
The other wives of the Su family rolled their eyes when they heard this, but due to the occasion, they did not dare to disrupt the event.
Xia Zhiliao knew exactly what was going on, so he dared to respond to whatever his mother said.
He is not just thick-skinned.
They spoke as if Princess Yi Yang was someone they knew and it was not their turn to thank her.
As expected, Princess Yiyang couldn't listen any more. "Qinyun is a thoughtful girl, but I know that this girl is treating me. How can I trouble you to thank her? I know how to thank her."
Xia Zhiliao smiled and looked at Princess Yi Yang. Anyone could see that Princess Yi Yang liked her very much. Moreover, she had been holding her hand for a long time, and had not let go, as if she was afraid of losing her.
Xia Chen was happy that her daughter was likable, but she still couldn't help but glance at Princess Yi Yang.
There is a small chance that this woman with gray hair is her mother.
But when she noticed someone was looking at her, she quickly lowered her head.
I dare not have any more wild thoughts.
The person who was staring at Mrs. Xia was none other than Aunt Cui. She thought they looked alike. She had followed the princess since she was a child. Mrs. Xia's demeanor was like that of the princess when she was young, and her brows were also like those of General Chang Yun.
Seeing Princess Yi Yang protecting her so much, Xia Zhiliao felt a little embarrassed. After all, she brought her parents here because she guessed that Princess Yi Yang would come as well.
But she treated me sincerely, and I just took advantage of her a little bit, so I felt a little guilty.
Not long after, Lu Seyan also arrived, and with her came the wife and daughter of Marquis Jing'an, Lu Ruoyan.
Madam Su greeted them warmly, but Lady Jing'an and Lu Ruoyan saw that the Xia mother and daughter did not react. Naturally, being proud, they did not take them seriously.
As a leader among the young generation of women, Lu Seyan is in the limelight and enjoys a reputation as a talented woman in the capital. Everyone knows that she has a close relationship with the princes. She used to be a niece from another family, but now she has entered the marquis's mansion and is registered under the name of the wife of Marquis Jing'an, becoming a legitimate daughter.
Everyone speculated that the old lady of the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion was making plans for her to enter the palace.
The old lady of Marquis Jing'an naturally planned for the whole mansion, but the wife of Marquis Jing'an and her daughter naturally did not think so.
The limelight of the two of them has been stolen by Lu Seyan and her daughter for so many years, and the wife of Marquis Jing'an has become a laughing stock because of this. After all, it is okay for her husband to have a mistress outside.
It just so happens that the daughter of the concubine is smarter and more capable than her daughter. I don’t know what tricks the old lady used to make her endure the disgust and recognize Lu Seyan.
But in the novel, the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion is very noisy.
Several ladies were chatting over there. Lu Ruoyan saw Lu Seyan staring at Xia Zhiliao intentionally or unintentionally, and said with contempt, "Do you know him?"
Lu Seyan didn't say anything, which made Lu Ruoyan very excited, "You really know each other? That's right, we are both from the countryside, if you know each other, why don't you say hello."
"Sister, we are outside. You and I represent the Hou Mansion. I think we should not make a scene, or our grandmother will be angry."
"Don't use grandma to pressure me. I don't know what you did to make grandma trust you so much."
Lu Seyan didn't say anything. She didn't want to bring unnecessary trouble to herself. Of course, Lu Ruoyan couldn't do that either, as she was also part of the Hou Mansion.
You can do whatever you want in the mansion, but when you go out, you have to pretend well.
Xia Zhiliao remembered that Lu Seyan was favored by Princess Yi Yang at a banquet. Princess Yi Yang was stimulated and fell ill. She risked her life to comfort her and saved the little girl in Princess Yi Yang's arms.
After Princess Yi Yang woke up, she looked at her differently.
But it shouldn't be this time. After all, Princess Yi Yang went down the mountain early, and in the novel, she didn't come to see Old Madam Su's birthday banquet.
But looking at the noisy children outside, Xia Zhiliao really didn't know what to say.
Princess Yiyang said a few words to Madam Su, then stood up and said, "I have seen you today, so I will go back first."
"Are you leaving now?" Madam Su was obviously reluctant to leave. "The banquet will start soon."
Madam Su smiled and said, "Yes, Princess, how about I order someone to start the banquet right away?"
Princess Yiyang shook her head and said, "I came here to celebrate for your mother. Now that my purpose has been achieved, I will go back."
Everyone knew that Princess Yi Yang didn't like crowds, so her coming was unexpected. It was already a great honor for the Su family.
Madam Su did not dare to keep him, "Then...then I will see you off."
Princess Yiyang glanced at Xia Zhiliao and said, "Have fun here. Remember to go to the Princess's Mansion later."
Xia Zhiliao nodded, her heart full of gratitude. After she said that, no matter what happened later, no one would dare to stop her from leaving.
"Princess, don't worry, I will take care of Miss Xia personally." said Old Lady Su.
This means that no one should try to plot behind the scenes anymore.
Princess Yi Yang nodded. She still trusted her friend of many years.
However, just as she stepped out of the door, a little girl came out from nowhere and almost bumped into her.
The little girl's mother was startled, but the little girl naively waved the ball in her hand, "Mom, mom~"
Princess Yi Yang originally reached out to help the little girl, but her expression suddenly changed.
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