But even so, apart from raising his eyelids and taking a quick glance at Yao Susu, he did not give Yao Susu any extra glances.
Normally, when a concubine offered tea to her mistress, the mistress would have to give a greeting gift. However, Fang Yanran only reluctantly accepted the teacup without drinking, and naturally did not show any greeting gift, clearly not even pretending to do so.
Yao Susu, who was completely ignored, said: "..."
It seems that her mistress is really not someone she can easily mess with. Fortunately, she doesn't like Xu Zekun, otherwise Yao Susu feels that she would have died a more miserable death.
Yao Susu was complaining in her heart, and at this time, Xu Zekun also came over.
He knew that his mother was having a banquet today, but he naturally didn't take it to heart. He had some other things to do in the army, so he was busy until now.
When returning home, Tongfu jumped in front of him and talked a lot, saying that the old lady had been waiting for him for a long time, and now the lady had passed away, so she was waiting for him.
Apart from anything else, Yanran also went? Xu Zekun thought she would refuse to go.
Yanran and her mother had always been at odds, which gave him a headache. He thought the dinner would not be very pleasant, so without thinking any more, he went to Chunshui Pavilion where the banquet was being held.
Wu was delighted to see Xu Zekun coming and hurriedly said, "Zi Ling is back? Su Su, go and greet your master."
Yao Susu naturally obeyed everything, and at this time a maid had brought over a copper basin and a face towel.
Yao Susu lowered her eyes and said softly, "Master, let Susu help you wash your hands."
Xu Zekun's nose was unexpectedly filled with a warm fragrance. He looked up and saw Yao Susu wearing a pink dress. Under the moonlight and lanterns, her almond eyes, rosy cheeks, fair skin and black hair looked even more beautiful.
Xu Zekun's heart moved slightly, but he still said: "No need, I can do it myself."
When Fang Yanran saw Yao Susu approaching Xu Zekun, she felt disdainful.
A thing that pleases people with its beauty!
After Xu Zekun washed his hands, he sat down. He glanced at his mother and Yanran. His mother was smiling, but Yanran didn't look very good, obviously unhappy. But it was not uncommon. Yanran was rarely happy in the Marquis' Mansion.
When Xu Zekun thought of this, he felt powerless.
He looked around the table and saw the three of them sitting down, while Yao Susu was standing beside them like the servants.
At this time, Wu smiled and said, "Since Zi Ling is here, let's get started. Today's dinner is all for Zi Ling's concubine. Yao has been in the mansion for a few days now, and it's not right to keep calling her Miss Yao. From today on, everyone must change to Aunt Yao. She is the legitimate concubine of our Ningyuan Marquis Mansion."
"Susu, go pour me a cup of tea."
At this time, Fang Yanran curled her lips and smiled, "Yanran congratulates the master on his new beautiful concubine." There was a hint of sarcasm in her smile, which made Xu Zekun feel a pang in his heart.
He did not respond. After taking the tea from Yao Susu's hand, he said lightly, "Thank you."
Yao Susu swallowed her saliva. What was going on with this sudden smell of gunpowder?
The old lady was as still as a mountain. She had actually been observing. Xu Zekun had never been able to get over this. Now that he knew what the county lady was thinking, he probably wouldn't hold on any longer.
It’s best to consummate the marriage today!
Since Xu Zekun accepted the tea, he also acknowledged that Yao Susu would be his concubine. The old lady saw that things were going much more smoothly than she expected. She said happily: "Susu, you can sit down and have some with us."
Fang Yanran froze. Today was her first time meeting Yao Susu. Although she was a rare beauty, Fang Yanran had no interest in admiring her. Instead, she found Yao Susu's face extremely repulsive, which disgusted her greatly. Now, sitting at the same table with her, she felt extremely disgusted.
She stood up, bowed slightly, and said, "My wife is feeling a little unwell. Now that I have seen Aunt Yao, I will go back."
Wu's smile was faint. Fang Yanran's absence was actually quite satisfactory to her. She said a few words of concern, "Then you should go back first. If you feel any more discomfort, call the court doctor."
Fang Yanran agreed, and finally took a quick look at Xu Zekun. She saw that his face was calm and his profile was as beautiful as jade. He didn't even look up at her, and had no intention of going with her.
She couldn't describe the feeling in her heart, but she was mostly angry. She glared at Xu Zekun fiercely, then left with her maid.
Xu Zekun was not unaware of this. He smiled bitterly in his heart. It was Fang Yanran's behavior that kept him in love with her.
At first, Fang Yanran didn't like having other women around him, such as the maid who served him closely. He was secretly happy, thinking that she had feelings for him.
Later, he realized that he was wrong. This was just Fang Yanran's possessiveness. She was spoiled by nature, and was brought up in a pampered environment. This shaped her character. She considered him her own property. She could discard him like a piece of trash, but she would not allow others to covet him.
It took Xu Zekun several years to figure out that Fang Yanran didn't love him, otherwise she wouldn't be so reluctant to get close to him and would be so indifferent to him on a daily basis.
If that’s the case, why should Xu Zekun be so wishful thinking?
Fang Yanran left, and Yao Susu relaxed her shoulders. Just as she was about to start eating, she heard the old lady say, "I tried this tofu and fish soup made by the kitchen today, and it's really good. Susu, serve a bowl to the young master."
Yao Susu responded meekly and rolled up her sleeves to scoop the soup from the pot. The soup was still boiling hot because it had been covered. When she scooped it with a spoon, it was full of mushrooms and tofu, and the aroma was tangy.
Yao Susu held the cup in her hand and handed it to Xu Zekun, saying softly, "Please have some, sir."
She didn't dare to look into Xu Zekun's eyes, but she could feel his gaze lingering on her.
Seeing Yao Susu's docile appearance at the moment, Xu Zekun recalled his bold words at Yingxue Pavilion a few days ago.
Today she is obedient.
Feeling a little strange, he twisted his fingers a few times and took it calmly.
Humph, you pretend to be well-behaved in front of your mother, and you use sweet words to please him.
Xu Zekun couldn't tell whether he felt disgusted or something else, he just felt that this woman was too fickle.
It's hard to understand.
Yao Susu held out her hand for a long time. Her slender wrist was as white as jade. Xu Zekun's eyes flickered slightly. Seeing that her wrist was about to tremble, he mercifully took the gold-painted lacquer bowl.
Yao Susu breathed a sigh of relief, secretly complaining that Xu Zekun was deliberately teasing her.
This interaction naturally did not escape Wu's eyes. Although Xu Zekun did not show any closeness, it was good enough for such a cold person like him to pay attention to you.
Just now she saw Xu Zekun looking at Yao for a long time.
A smile flashed in Wu's eyes as she said, "This fish soup has mushrooms and mushrooms in it. It's been simmered in the jar for a whole day. The fish has melted completely. Come and try it."
Xu Zekun took a sip and immediately the delicious taste lingered on his tongue. The fish soup was milky white. Although you couldn't taste the fish, it was full of the delicious taste of fish. The tender and smooth tofu in it melted in your mouth.
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