Chapter 435: Xu Xuan's vicious plan, Xingyun falls into the trap
This means Xiao Ying has officially returned to his ancestral home.
After that, all you have to do is add your name to the family tree.
After announcing her identity, Ning Leshu introduced her children to everyone.
"This is Yingying's eldest son, Chen Xinghai, currently serving as a seventh-rank imperial attendant."
"These are Yingying's eldest daughter Chen Xingyun, second daughter Chen Xingyue, and disciple Meng Qingying."
"We are all new to the capital, and we appreciate your continued care in the future."
Chen Xinghai and the other three politely nodded to everyone, immediately attracting the attention of countless people.
Many rich ladies looked at Chen Xinghai curiously.
He was only about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a tall and slender figure, handsome and elegant.
Although he is serious, he is calm and composed, and is in no way inferior to the young masters of powerful families.
It doesn't look like it comes from a farming family at all.
Moreover, at such a young age, he was already a seventh-rank official of the imperial court, although it was only a nominal position of Chaoqinglang.
But with Princess Yingfeng and the Marquis of Zhenyuan's Mansion behind him, his future must be limitless.
To the extent that some rich ladies became interested in him and looked at him with shyness and timidity.
"Aunt, what do you think about me changing my target to Chen Xinghai?"
In the crowd, Qi Jinxian also took a fancy to Chen Xinghai. She twisted her handkerchief in her hands and asked shyly in a low voice.
She felt that Chen Xinghai was in no way inferior to Han Ziheng, and that he looked quite gentle, so he should be easier to win over than Han Ziheng.
"What did you say?"
Qi Yawei was stunned and couldn't react for a moment.
Qi Jinxian's cheeks flushed slightly, and she leaned close to her ear and whispered even more quietly.
"Grandpa, didn't you want to make peace with Princess Yingfeng? Why did you choose Han Ziheng over someone close to you?"
"Wouldn't it be more beneficial if I could be with Chen Xinghai?"
"By then, Princess Yingfeng will be my mother-in-law. Even if she knows about my son-in-law, she won't be able to do anything to us."
"Besides, Han Ziheng is too unromantic. I'm not sure I can win him over. Chen Xinghai seems much easier to get along with."
The more she talked, the more it made sense to her. Since Han Ziheng wasn't working, she would just change her target.
Qi Yawei's face immediately turned red with anger, and she felt like there was a breath of anger stuck in her chest that couldn't go up or down.
Qi Jinxian actually wants to marry that woman’s son?
No way! She absolutely disagrees!
"What nonsense are you talking about? How can something like this be changed so easily?"
She raised her eyebrows, and even though she lowered her voice, she still scared Qi Jinxian.
Qi Yawei couldn't control her anger at all, and her voice became even sharper.
"If you marry Han Ziheng, you will become the Crown Prince's Consort, or even the wife of the Marquis of Zhenyuan."
"What can you gain by marrying Chen Xinghai? He only holds a seventh-rank sinecure and cannot inherit the title of princess. You can't even tell who's better?"
Qi Jinxian's face turned pale and her eyes instantly turned red after being scolded.
She didn't think too much about it, she just felt that Han Ziheng would not be easy to win over, and that they would have a closer relationship with Chen Xinghai.
But I didn't expect my aunt's reaction to be so big.
Tears of grievance welled up in her eyes, but she had to hold them back.
"I just think this is more conducive to Grandpa's plan. It's all for my uncle."
Qi Yawei paused, her anger immediately subsided, and her tone softened a lot.
"Jinxian, it's my aunt's fault. I shouldn't have gotten angry with you."
"It's just that this matter is of great importance. You must not act recklessly."
"Even if we really want to change our target, we still need your grandfather's consent."
Qi Jinxian bit her lower lip, feeling better, and nodded.
"I see."
Qi Yawei still felt a tightness in her chest. Dad must not agree to this.
While the aunt and niece were discussing in low voices, the male guests were talking about Chen Xingyun and her two sisters.
Except for Chen Xingyue who was young and not taken seriously by them, the other two attracted a lot of people's interest.
"We have two more beauties in the capital."
"With such a beautiful face, no wonder that bastard Xie Lin couldn't help teasing her."
"Why, you're interested? Oh, don't blame me for not telling you in advance, Princess Yingfeng is not someone you can mess with."
"That's right, didn't you hear what happened that day? Princess Yingfeng publicly humiliated Xie Lin, saying he wasn't a virgin, but a fallen woman. He wasn't even qualified to be her daughter's concubine."
"Tsk tsk... If you are not innocent, I think you should not have such casual thoughts."
"Humph, what man doesn't have a few concubines before getting married? Some even take concubines first. Princess Yingfeng is just making a fuss out of nothing."
"That's right. If we really follow what Princess Yingfeng said, I don't think her daughters will be able to get married."
“…”
The men were talking about it, and some of them sneered, as if they were complaining about sour grapes because they couldn't eat them.
But no matter what, Xiao Ying's family has shown their face in front of everyone, and it will be easier to interact with them in the future.
At this moment, Ning Leshu invited everyone to take their seats and the banquet officially began.
The Marquis' Mansion spent money like water for this family recognition banquet.
There are all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, and delicious dishes. Even the dignitaries who are used to all kinds of banquets can't find fault with it.
After the banquet, the maids served tea and snacks.
Unexpectedly, when presenting the tea to Chen Xingyun, the maid's hands suddenly shook and spilled the tea on her skirt.
Although not much was spilled, her chest and abdomen were wet, and her skirt was stained.
"I'm sorry, Miss Xingyun, I didn't mean it. I'm sorry."
The maid was so frightened that she fell to her knees, kowtowed to Chen Xingyun and apologized, trembling with fear.
Chen Xingyun was a little unhappy at first, but seeing the maid like this, he couldn't say anything harsh.
"Be more careful next time."
"Yes, this slave will never do it again."
Chen Xingyun put one hand in front of his chest and abdomen, but fortunately his sleeves were wide, so nothing could be seen.
"Miss, go back and change your clothes."
He Chunyu on the side whispered and glared at the maid fiercely.
"Let's go."
Chen Xingyun nodded, stood up, said hello to Chen Xingyue and Meng Qingying, and then left with He Chunyu.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the two left the yard, they almost collided with a woman.
The woman looked unfamiliar, in her early twenties, and must be the daughter-in-law of some family.
She was accompanied by a maid, as well as Xu Xuan and her servant.
"Xingyun, what are you doing?"
Xu Xuan looked at Chen Xingyun puzzledly and took the initiative to greet him.
"It's my aunt." Chen Xingyun nodded and smiled: "My skirt is dirty, I have to go back and change it."
Xu Xuan suddenly realized and then showed some joy.
"Mrs. Li's skirt is also dirty. I was just about to take her to the guest house to change."
"Since you want to change too, why not go with Madam Li?"
"I really can't leave. There are still many people in the front yard who need to be taken care of. Xingyun, can you help your aunt with this?"
Chen Xingyun glanced at Mrs. Li and saw a stain on her cuff.
Mrs. Li seemed a little embarrassed and looked like a very introverted and kind person.
In front of her, Chen Xingyun couldn't refuse and had to nod in agreement.
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