Chapter 258 This family relationship is so boring, I might as well become a monk!
Liu Huan'er never expected that after she returned home, before anyone else could say anything, the first person to express her dislike for her would be her own mother.
Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she took a deep breath, finally seeing clearly what this so-called parental affection was all about—it was utterly meaningless.
When she was a concubine in the palace, she was truly the most favored person in the world, but now...
Liu Huan'er couldn't help but laugh out loud as she thought about it. She looked at her mother with a half-smile and said, "Since Mother dislikes me, then I'll just become a nun!"
Becoming a monk?
Upon hearing this, Madam Liu's expression changed, and she said with some helplessness, "My child, how can you not understand that everything I've done is for your own good? Do you expect me, as your mother, to just watch you be bullied like this?"
"Mother, please stop talking." Liu Huan'er didn't want to continue this topic at this point, because the more she heard, the more confused she became.
Liu Huan'er took a deep breath, then turned around and strode towards her room.
Seeing this, Madam Liu felt helpless. She didn't know what to say. In the end, every mother wants to think more about her daughter!
The Zhao family.
Zhao Bailu was still somewhat guilty. She stood in Madam Zhao's room for a long time without saying a word, just staring at her expectantly.
Madam Zhao finally lost her patience. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she sighed helplessly and then asked, "Do you have something to say to me or not?"
"There's something I need to say. Well, the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine are coming to the polo match tomorrow." Zhao Bailu steeled herself and blurted it out.
Now, Madam Zhao felt even worse. She gritted her teeth and said, "What are you doing? Why did you bring these two people here? Consort Meng is one thing, but why did you have to bring the Emperor too? Why!"
“I originally just wanted Rouge to come and have some fun, but I never expected that His Majesty couldn’t let go of her and came along. I… I don’t know what to do.”
"Mom, what are we going to do now? I even invited my aunt along! This is so embarrassing!"
"I originally thought that I could take this opportunity to reconcile Rouge and her aunt, but I didn't expect things to turn out like this."
"Mother, I'm sorry."
Zhao Bailu usually acts recklessly, but this time, she realized the seriousness of the matter and felt extremely guilty.
Seeing Zhao Bailu's guilty expression, Madam Zhao sighed helplessly, then smiled gently and said, "Alright, alright, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it. If they want to come, let them come. We'll take good care of them."
"Mother, you really don't blame me?" Zhao Bailu walked over with a smile, looking at Madam Zhao with curiosity. "Mother, why have you been treating me so well lately?"
Looking at Zhao Bailu's carefree attitude, Madam Zhao felt helpless. Her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and she said in an annoyed tone, "You're about to get married, but look at yourself, you're still like a child. Tell me, how are you going to handle everything in your husband's family after you get married like this?"
"Mother, I don't want to get married." Zhao Bailu hugged Madam Zhao, her eyes reddening. "Actually, I'm very scared. Just like you said, I don't know what kind of life I'll have in someone else's family. Mother, I'm really scared. I don't want to leave home, and I can't bear to leave you and Father!"
"Silly child, what girl doesn't get married? Don't worry, the young marquis is an upright man and won't get involved in court affairs. You will definitely live a peaceful life in the future, and then your mother will be at ease." Madam Zhao hugged Zhao Bailu, feeling a pang of heartache.
The days of being a young woman are the best days. She doesn't know what the future holds. This marriage was carefully chosen by Madam Zhao, who only hopes that her future will be better and better.
The next day, early morning.
Meng Yanzhi got up early and busied herself in the small kitchen for a while, preparing all the snacks and fruits she would bring today. Just then, Xiao Xingyuan came over after court.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi doing everything herself, Xiao Xingyuan frowned and looked at her with some displeasure: "Why don't you listen to me? I told you not to do these things, or you'll hurt the baby in your belly."
"The child is still so young, what's there to delay?"
"Look, I've made lots of delicious food. Shall we take Xiaoyue out to play?"
Meng Yanzhi smiled and looked at Xiao Xingyuan, took his hand, and walked outside together.
For this polo match, Meng Yanzhi specially chose an apricot-yellow dress, and even Xiao Xingyuan wore a fresh color, which was rare for him. The two of them standing together were truly a perfect match.
Originally, the people of the capital were not very familiar with Meng Yanzhi. They all knew that the Meng family had a daughter who had returned, but they did not know what she looked like. Now, seeing Meng Yanzhi's stunning beauty, they were all extremely envious. No wonder the Emperor doted on her so much; her appearance was indeed rare in the capital.
As soon as Xiao Xingyuan entered, everyone rose and knelt down to pay their respects: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Everyone, have a good time today and don't be shy."
"Get up, all of you."
Xiao Xingyuan walked to his seat and sat down before speaking, telling the people on the ground to stand up.
Meng Yanzhi then sidled up to Zhao Bailu and said with a smile, "Look what I brought you?"
"Your Highness, you are now a Noble Consort!"
"You, you can't do this."
Zhao Bailu looked at Meng Yanzhi with a face full of fear, or more accurately, at her elderly mother with a guilty conscience.
Seeing Zhao Bailu like this, Meng Yanzhi felt a pang of unease. Her brows furrowed tightly as she spoke, "Back in the palace, didn't we agree that everything would remain the same? Why are you saying this now? Don't you want your good sister anymore?"
"Of course not, this is in front of outsiders, I have to give you, the Imperial Concubine, face!" Zhao Bailu took a piece of fruit, stuffed it into her mouth, and looked at Meng Yanzhi with a smile: "Your Highness, your cooking skills are getting better and better, it's so delicious, I don't know if I'll have the chance to eat it more often in the future."
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