Chapter 23 Her son is not a proper son
After taking a bath and changing clothes, and eating four dishes and a soup, Lu Xinran rubbed his stomach contentedly and strolled around the yard.
Ever since she could remember in her previous life, she had always had a fixed amount of food and drink for every meal, and she had never lived a life of indulgence.
I never dared to dream of eating and drinking without restraint like I do now, or running around like I do during the day.
She grinned happily, and Aunt Xu, who was standing under the eaves, looked at her with an indescribable look on her face.
I want to teach her some manners that a lady from a noble family should have, but I also feel that the way she is now, relaxed and comfortable, is what a woman should be like.
She hesitated for a long time, and finally swallowed back all the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
"Tongzi, did the health points of the ones I saw in the charity house increase this afternoon?"
"have."
The childish voice shouted excitedly, "It has increased for ten days. Let's go to the charity shack every day. It won't be long before your life value can be saved up to several years."
Lu Xinran: “…”
She couldn't go to the charity morgue every day, or she was afraid she would have nightmares.
This idea is wrong. Isn't it just like hoping that there will be murders every day?
The system could sense her thoughts and couldn't help but say, "Well, I'm an honest and kind ruler. You, you just thought I didn't say anything."
Lu Xinran rolled his eyes. Who would be such an honest and kind-hearted Tongzi who specialized in gaining power by gossiping and eating melons?
Her son is not a proper son!
In Zhao's room, she pulled Lu Xinran aside and kept asking them what they did today when they went out, and whether Lu Xinran bullied her by relying on his status.
"Mom, my sister is very good, cute and adorable. Please don't think about her like that."
"She's nice? She's cute and adorable? Are you crazy?"
Zhao's voice suddenly rose. "She...how could she say that about her biological mother? She is just a vulgar and ignorant country girl. When I think about the fact that she was born from my belly, I want to strangle her to death."
She became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and reached out to pull Lu Xinlan's wrist again.
"Listen to me and stay away from her. Your grandmother wants to compensate her, and I can't stop her. But don't worry, I will give half of my dowry to your eldest brother and half to you. I won't give her a penny."
Lu Xinlan's wrist was squeezed so tightly that it hurt, and she looked at Zhao helplessly.
"Mom, my sister, if you spend more time with her, you will feel her loveliness and sincerity. Mom, you have to believe in yourself. The child you give birth to will definitely not be bad."
Zhao opened her mouth and wanted to refute, but her daughter's words made her at a loss for words.
If we say that Lu Xinran is a vulgar and unsightly girl, wouldn't that be insulting herself as well?
Thinking of this, she glared at Lu Xinlan angrily.
"I don't know what kind of magic potion that damn girl fed you to make you all side with her."
Lu Xinlan put his arm around her and smiled softly.
"Because she is just like my mother. When I see her, I like her and want to get close to her."
Zhao: “…”
Like her, isn't that also... very stupid?
The thought of these two words made her teeth itch with anger.
Don't let that damn girl fall into her hands again!
As the Empress Dowager's birthday was approaching, Pei was afraid that they would make mistakes at the birthday banquet, so she locked them up in the mansion for the next few days to learn etiquette.
Especially in the case of Lu Xinran, because she had to take her to attend events and formally introduce her to the various mansions in the capital, Nanny Xu stayed with her almost every day, either asking her to learn etiquette or to memorize the interpersonal relationships in the various mansions in the capital.
Lu Xinran has an excellent memory and has the help of the melon-eating system.
Aunt Xu said that she was able to remember everything last time, and could answer fluently when asked again, which surprised Aunt Xu very much.
"Girl, you are the smartest girl I have ever seen."
Lu Xinran laughed happily: "How does it compare to Big Brother?"
"Well, the eldest son studied and learned calligraphy under the old master. I don't know how the eldest son is, so it's not good to make a random comparison."
Nanny Xu responded tactfully. She wanted to say that the eldest young master was not someone who could be compared to anyone, but she couldn't say anything that would easily offend others.
What if she has to stay here in the future and can't go back to Pei's side? How will she live if she offends her new master?
How could Lu Xinran not know her little thoughts? She just asked casually and was a little curious about this highly praised brother.
"What a pity! I have never seen my elder brother's heroic figure. It must be that he doesn't like my sister who just came back from the countryside."
Madam Xu was startled and wanted to say something, but she felt that it was not her place as a servant to interfere in the affairs between siblings, so she could only take note of it and prepare to report it to the old lady later.
Lu Xinran has been learning etiquette and rules in the courtyard these days, while Lu Xinlan remembered her words and wondered why Lu Yuanheng had never seen his biological sister.
When Zhao heard her ask this, she couldn't help but raise her chin proudly.
"Of course it was my order. I don't recognize that damn girl. If I don't recognize you, your elder brother won't recognize you either. If he doesn't recognize you, why would we meet again?"
Lu Xinlan: “…”
So, the elder brother that the original body had always thought was perfect in every way was actually just what she thought?
She looked at Zhao, met her smug gaze, and wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.
"Mother, if you continue to treat my sister like this, I will not be able to live in your house any longer."
"What nonsense."
Zhao pulled her and reached out to grab a piece of material and compared it with her body.
"Alright, I know what you want to say. Mother knows what you are talking about. Let's look at the materials first. The Fourth Prince will definitely attend the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. You have to decide on your marriage next year. You are going to be the prince's consort, so you can't let others look down on you."
Early in the morning of August 14, just as the sky was getting light, Lu Xinran was dragged out of bed by Aunt Xu to take a bath and dress.
She yawned, her eyes were sore and tears kept flowing down.
"Mammy, why are we getting up so early? We can just go to Ronghui Garden at noon."
"The Queen Mother will arrive at Ronghui Garden at 7:00 PM. We must be there at 1:05 AM."
It's almost the Mao hour and we'll have to walk for another half an hour. It would be too late if we don't get up now.
Lu Xinran wanted to cry, it’s so early... the Queen Mother might not be able to get up!
She was wearing a delicate goose yellow skirt, a light blue gauze dress, and a bright yellow shawl. She stood up yawning, and the tassels hanging from her bun trembled slightly.
Nanny Xu looked at her elegant and charming outfit with satisfaction. She thought that if she took her to Ronghui Garden like this, it would not embarrass the Shangshu Mansion!
In the Pei family courtyard, the ladies and girls from each room were already waiting here.
Lu Xinlan was slightly worried and kept looking outside the yard. She had been pestered by Zhao these days and had no time to visit Lu Xinran.
There is no room for negligence on the Empress Dowager's birthday.
She originally grew up in the countryside, and with this kind of identity and experience, she would be most likely to be looked down upon by those who flatter the powerful and bully the weak. If she made any mistakes again, it would be even more difficult for her to gain a foothold in the capital in the future.