"Ahem... Dad, it wasn't me. I told Mom what Xi'er liked. The news that other people knew... was spread by the third and fifth brothers."

Li Zhenyi saw her father's chest-beating expression and moved away feeling a little embarrassed.

"Dad~ Think about it, although you are not the only one who sent a gift, you are the first one to receive a gift! Our little Xier is the most grateful and will definitely remember your kindness and put you first in the future! You are so angry~"

She went over to massage the old lady's shoulders, and her eyes and eyebrows still showed the naive look she had shown in front of her father in the past.

"Humph! Why should I be angry with you? If I have to be angry, it's for those unfilial sons and grandsons who want to steal my limelight. And that old woman, she has been competing with me for half her life and won't give in to me even a little bit!"

Li Zhenyi knew from the look on his face that the matter of her carrying water behind her father's back was over.

Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, I heard the old man snort at me.

"Why did you stop? Please pinch that place more. I'm still angry!"

"Yes, yes, I will make sure you are satisfied today!"

Li Zhenyi was helpless, thinking that this family was still as noisy as before. Fortunately, she did not stop the third and fifth children from writing back to others. If she had really told the grandfather about Xiao Xier's preferences, the situation today would probably be even more out of control.

Not far away, Sheng Nanxi, who was surrounded by the Li family, was already dazzled by all the glittering gifts.

"Wuwu... Thank you, fifth cousin, sixth cousin, and seventh cousin, you guys don't have to make a fuss! Xiaoxier really likes the gifts you gave her!"

"There are also gifts from my cousins, third cousins, and fourth cousins. I like them very much too! Woohoo... Thank you, uncle and aunt. I like the gifts you gave me too!"

"Grandpa and grandma, Xier knows that you love me the most! Wuwu... Xier wants to be your sweet sweetheart for the rest of your life!"

Sometimes being spoiled by too many people is also a sweet burden. Sheng Nanxi said a series of thanks like reading out the menu, and her tongue was almost tied. But she did not forget to hold the heavy things in her arms tightly.

Gu Yuancheng, who was standing by, silently helped her share some of the gifts. He moved as if nothing had happened, blocking several cousins ​​of similar age who wanted to touch Sheng Nanxi's hand.

There was a great commotion in the yard, but suddenly there was a discordant voice, trembling:

"Xi...Xi'er, I...I've also prepared a gift for you."

Wu Xiyue's voice became lower and lower, and after opening the jewel box in her arms with her white fingers, she quickly lowered her head, as if the things she brought were too shameful to be displayed on the table.

The happy atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly stagnated, and the masters and ladies of the Li family saw what was happening and knew something was wrong.

The family was so happy to know that Sanniang's family was safe and sound these days. They even forgot about Wu Xiyue who was staying in the mansion!

The family of Wu Xiyue was rich, and it was said that several generations ago, they could trace their ancestry back to a famous official of the previous dynasty.

Unfortunately, after several generations, the family gradually declined. Although Wu Xiyue's parents still had a lot of family assets, they could no longer restore their ancestors' glory.

A few months ago, Wu Xiyue's parents divorced due to an accident. However, as she was the only daughter and had no brothers to rely on, several relatives forcibly seized the huge inheritance left by her parents.

Fortunately, Master Li Si and Father Wu had a close personal relationship and could not stand it anymore, so he helped the girl to go to the government and take back her property.

Wu Xiyue had come to a head with her immoral relatives. It was not appropriate for a girl of sixteen or seventeen to have a lot of property under her name and no male elders to rely on.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Li Si discussed with Mr. Xiao and others and let her stay at the Li family temporarily.

But Mr. Li Si is a man of few words by nature. He has never remarried since his wife passed away many years ago. He is usually interested in things in the city and the farm.

Today, he heard that something happened in the farm in the city, so he stayed to meet his sister-in-law and asked her to pass on his little niece to him. Then he rushed back to the city without stopping.

After he brought Wu Xiyue back, he didn't pay much attention to her and asked his sister-in-law to help look after her.

This girl, however, was easily shy. Ever since she moved into the Li family, she had locked herself in the yard and seldom went out.

The girl's parents passed away suddenly, which must have been a big blow to her. She needed to be alone for a while, so they didn't bother her much.

Now, the whole family was thinking about how to outshine others in the eyes of Xiao Xier. Since they got in touch with the Sheng family again, they have been asking about the girl's preferences.

Wu Xiyue didn't know this, and prepared a box of homemade desserts for Sheng Nanxi as a meeting gift. Isn't the gift incompatible with theirs?

This girl was already reserved in the mansion, and now seeing everyone looking at her, she couldn't stop shaking all over, and looked like she was about to break.

The gifts given by the Li family were all from the bottom of their hearts, but they didn't expect that this would embarrass Wu Xiyue. The family felt a little guilty, but they couldn't figure out what the little girl was thinking, and they were afraid that saying more would make things worse.

Mrs. Wu coughed lightly and was about to say something to get rid of the awkward situation. Unexpectedly, little Xier, who was in Mr. Wu's arms before, had already run over and hugged the hem of Mrs. Wu Xiyue's skirt.

He looked up at the brocade box in the girl's arms with shining eyes: "Wow! Miss, is this the cake you made specially for Xier? It looks so delicate and delicious!"

"We've been on the road for a while and haven't had a good meal. I feel like I'm almost starving! Miss, can you give me a bite of the food in your hand?"

"Just one bite, okay~"