Chapter 294 Butterfly Birthmark
Although Hu Xin'er was not burned, her dress was still stained.
The greasy soup flowed onto the ground, wetting Hu Xiner's beaded shoes. She lowered her eyes to look at the left side of her skirt and sleeves that were covered with greasy spots, and her heart went cold.
If she hadn't dodged in time, the bowl of hot soup would have burned half of her face. Judging from the current medical level, even if it can be cured, it will probably leave permanent scars.
Xuanyuan Huili's action was obviously intended to disfigure her.
The atmosphere was stagnant for a moment, and the Duke noticed something was wrong and looked over.
Sitting next to Hu Xiner was a kind woman, whose husband, Wu Hanlin, was also Mu Qing's colleague.
When Mrs. Wu saw that it was Xuanyuan Huili who was in trouble, she hurried out to smooth things over.
"Oh, isn't this the Second Young Lady of the Duke's Mansion? How could she be so careless?" She smiled broadly, clearly trying to curry favor with Xuanyuan Huili. "I know the Second Young Lady. She's the most gentle and demure person. Madam Lu, please don't make a fuss about this."
Mu Qing asked coldly, "If you were truly gentle and demure, would you personally carry a basin of hot soup along the street?"
Mrs. Wu was speechless.
Everyone at this banquet is a shrewd person, and Miss Xuanyuan's behavior just now was obvious.
The Duke came over with an unhappy look on his face: "Why is Lu Hanlin so aggressive?"
Mu Qing stared back without giving in: "It's clear who is causing trouble."
The Duke stood in front of the second young lady, his eyes looking as if he wanted to kill her.
The atmosphere between the two of them suddenly became tense.
Hu Xiner looked at the emperor's expression and knew that this matter could not continue like this.
Otherwise, neither side will be happy.
But if I endure it, it will only make Xuanyuan Huili proud.
Mu Qing obviously knew this, so he refused to give in.
The Duke snorted coldly and demanded, "What do you mean? Are you trying to say that the Second Young Lady of our Duke's Mansion framed your wife for no reason?"
Xuanyuan Huili started to cry: "Daddy, I don't have any."
She looked at Mu Qing timidly and weakly: "I'm sorry, Master Lu, I didn't know I would suddenly sprain my ankle..."
Mu Qing frowned and was about to slap her in the face.
Hu Xiner gently pulled him.
Mu Qing tilted his head to look at her.
Hu Xin'er pursed her lips, then a faint smile appeared on her face. "It's nothing, I just spilled some hot soup. I brought spare clothes. Second Miss, you must be young, so you can't make such a mistake. Next time, don't serve the soup yourself."
Her words were so flawless that the emperor's brows relaxed on the high throne. The Duke snorted coldly, "Lu Hanlin should also learn more about cultivating qi and stop being so reckless."
After saying that, he turned around and left without further entanglement, but just glared at Xuanyuan Huili's maid fiercely.
The maid shuddered and quickly helped the person on the ground up.
Xuanyuan Huili still wanted to cause trouble, but she didn't dare to offend the Duke in public.
Otherwise, if the Duke doesn't bring her out next time, it will be over.
The queen comforted Hu Xin'er with a few words and let her go back to change her clothes.
It was impossible for Hu Xiner to say that she didn't feel aggrieved. This was completely an unprovoked disaster.
And she wasn't full yet.
As she was walking out in a depressed mood, she heard a pleasant voice: "Mrs. Lu, please stay."
It was Concubine Xuan who walked over. The pearl hairpin in her temples swayed gently, making her look even more beautiful than jade.
Hu Xin'er was a little confused: "What's the matter?"
Concubine Xuan laughed and said, "Why is it so much trouble for you to walk around? I have already asked the Empress for permission, and she has allowed you to change clothes in my bedroom!"
Her cheerful enthusiasm dispelled much of the gloom hanging over Hu Xiner's head.
But... Concubine Xuan's appearance was such a coincidence, could there be any danger?
Hu Xin'er glanced at Mu Qing, who nodded and said, "Since you're going to Concubine Xuan's palace, I won't accompany you."
Since he agreed, it meant that Concubine Xuan was not a suspicious person, so Hu Xiner went there with peace of mind.
However, when changing Hu Xin'er's clothes, Xuanpin's hands trembled slightly: "You...your back?"
"What's the matter?" Hu Xin'er was confused for a moment, then realized, "Oh, you mean the mark on my back? It was there many years ago. I don't know if it was a birthmark or a burn from charcoal fire."
Xuanpin was shocked and said, "Burned over charcoal?"
Since she was someone she could trust, Hu Xin'er briefly explained her life story: "...My family treated me very badly. I'm not sure if it was caused by the fire or something else."
Xuanpin's tears suddenly fell.
Hu Xin'er quickly turned around: "What's wrong with you?"
But Concubine Xuan's eyes were full of heartache.
Hu Xiner couldn't help but feel a little moved. Oh my God, she didn't expect Xuanpin to be such an emotional person. She just briefly talked about her tragic experience, and Xuanpin cried out of heartache.
Xuanpin choked up and said, "This mark... yes, you are the granddaughter of our Liu family!"
Hu Xin'er was completely stunned: "What the hell? I was just burned by the charcoal fire, how did I suddenly become a member of the Liu family?"
Is this some strange clan rule?
Xuanpin wiped her tears, her expression complicated: "Our Liu family has many children in this generation..."
It turned out that Liu Se, the most favored youngest daughter of the Liu family, had married a live-in son-in-law. The two of them lived in harmony and were very happy for a while.
But the good times did not last long. After Liu Se gave birth to a daughter, her son-in-law died of illness. It was rumored that there was an internal fight within the Liu family and the son-in-law accidentally drank poison and died.
However, the head of the family at that time, Old Master Liu, had just taken office and was not capable enough to punish the person who poisoned him.
Liu Se was heartbroken and resolutely left home with her daughter, and there was no news of her since then.
This matter also became a concern for Old Master Liu.
For so many years, the Liu family has been looking for Liu Se, and the Liu family members all remember Liu Se's characteristics firmly in their hearts, so Xuanpin knows the characteristics of the Liu family's little granddaughter - there is a butterfly-shaped birthmark on her back.
And this birthmark definitely could not be caused by the charcoal fire as Hu Xiner said.
Hu Xin'er was a little embarrassed: "Don't get so excited, I've never seen my own back before."
She walked to the mirror and stretched her neck to look, but didn't see anything.
Well, if it was that easy to see, she wouldn't have discovered it just now.
Xuanpin found a mirror for her and said excitedly, "Xin'er, look! This mark is exactly the same as the one drawn by Old Master Liu himself. There's no mistake!"
Wow, there’s even an exclusive birthmark portrait?
After changing her clothes, Hu Xiner still couldn't accept this.
Xuanpin wiped her tears and warned: "After you leave, you must go to the Liu family!"
Thinking of how much suffering Hu Xin'er had endured while wandering outside, Concubine Xuan felt really bad.
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