Chapter 146 Cleaning Up
Xie Qingran still looked at him coldly: "Is what the Second Young Master said true?"
"Really, of course it's true!"
"Qingran, as long as you don't treat me coldly, I'll do anything you want!"
Shen Wenyuan smiled ingratiatingly at Xie Qingran.
"Don't say things like that again. If you ruin my reputation, I won't be able to live."
Xie Qingran sighed helplessly and looked at Shen Wenyuan.
This person isn't a bad person, but they're not very bright, especially when they're doing things, they often lack a sense of proportion.
Upon hearing this, Shen Wenyuan belatedly realized that he might have indeed gone too far.
However, Xie Qingran did not continue the topic. Instead, she took out the invitation and handed it to Shen Wenyuan.
"In ten days, we will be holding a banquet at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. We hope you can attend."
Xie Qingran, in a businesslike manner, smiled gently at Shen Wenyuan.
Not far away, in the bamboo forest, Xiao Jue watched the two people chatting and laughing together, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant. His face darkened, he clenched his fists, and asked with dissatisfaction, "What is he doing here?"
Seeing this, Hongshan leaned forward to take a closer look and discovered that Xie Qingran was facing Shen Wenyuan.
He thought for a moment and said, "It seems that the two of them had some kind of cooperation before, so they came to deliver their share. I guess the Crown Princess is only giving them a friendly look because of the money, right?"
"Does the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion have no money?" Xiao Jue frowned at Hong Shan with displeasure.
Something feels off.
Hongshan tilted her head, looking at Xiao Jue with some confusion, and then whispered, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort and the Second Young Master have both been self-disciplined and haven't done anything out of line. Why are you so angry?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Who said I'm angry?"
"What do I have to be angry about?"
"Hmph, just a good-for-nothing spendthrift, I won't even bother with him."
Xiao Jue snorted, turned the wheelchair, and walked away.
He said he wasn't angry, but in reality, the wheels were practically sparking from the friction.
Watching Xiao Jue's retreating figure, Hong Shan hurriedly stepped forward, pushing Xiao Jue's wheelchair, and whispered, "Calm down, Your Highness, calm down. The divine physician said that your face will recover soon. When the princess sees you looking handsome and dashing, she will naturally not look at anyone else!"
Previously, Xiao Jue didn't care at all about what he looked like, but now, thinking about Shen Wenyuan's smiling face, he realized that his face was actually quite important.
He snorted, gave Redwood a cold look, and then said irritably, "Too much talk!"
"Yes, I deserve to die. Why did I talk so much?" Sequoia slapped his mouth, but couldn't help but laugh out loud.
During dinner, Xie Qingran specially invited Qin Shi over as well.
“Sister-in-law, I think our Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion should hold a banquet now. We were observing mourning before, but now that the mourning period is over and the children are growing up, it’s time for them to see the world. It will also let them know that our Zhenguo Duke’s Mansion is not deserted, and everyone is here.”
Xie Qingran immediately wanted to discuss this matter with Madam Qin.
This surprised Qin Shi. She looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "You are in charge of family matters. You make the decisions. Why ask me?"
“Sister-in-law, we are family now. Any family matters should be discussed and decided by us together.”
"Besides, I haven't been in this family for long, and there are many things I don't understand yet. Sister-in-law, you should teach me slowly."
Xie Qingran winked playfully, a rare occurrence for her, and looked at Qin Shi with a smile.
Since sitting down to eat, Xiao Jue's expression has been icy cold. Especially now, watching the interaction between the two, his eyebrows are furrowed tightly, and even the way he holds his chopsticks has become much heavier, almost as if he's about to crush them.
Finally, Xie Qingran noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Jue.
She frowned slightly and looked at Xiao Jue with some concern, then whispered, "Your Highness, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell? Why do you look so pale?"
"No."
These two words were practically squeezed out from between his teeth, and Xiao Jue's expression clearly worsened.
Even the children were frightened by Xiao Jue's appearance. After eating only a few bites, they said they were full and all slipped out to play in the yard.
Qin was even more baffled. Although Xiao Jue had become somewhat gloomy after his injury, he rarely kept such a cold face and remained silent.
What's wrong?
Could it be that the young couple had a fight?
But Xie Qingran was perfectly normal, even more lively than before she married into the family, and didn't seem like they were arguing at all.
After dinner, Xie Qingran took Qin Shi's arm and strolled in the courtyard. Watching the three children playing and chattering in the yard, Qin Shi's face showed a rare gentle smile.
“These three children are still young, and I’m happy to see them doing better and better.”
"Qingran, I have to thank you for all of this. You dealt with those unruly servants in the house so cleanly and efficiently!"
Qin was still somewhat angry when she mentioned those people, and she clenched her back teeth.
Seeing Qin Shi's expression, Xie Qingran knew that Qin Shi might not be completely unaware of those people's petty tricks, but she was simply too good-natured to be able to outwit them.
However, Xie Qingran has never been a good-tempered person. No matter who it is, as long as they cross her bottom line, she will kick them aside. Managing a family doesn't involve much mercy.
“Sister-in-law, I’ve already found a way to get Mr. Liao to open a school at our house. I see your child is getting on in years and it’s time for him to start learning. A-Yu has already fallen behind a bit, we can’t let A-Jin fall behind too!”
As she spoke, Xie Qingran glanced in Xiao Jin's direction. Xiao Jin was only three years old and was following behind the two children, giggling.
Seeing her child like this, Madam Qin sighed, feeling somewhat reluctant: "The child is still young, and studying is hard for him. I really can't bear to part with him."
“Sister-in-law, jade needs to be carved to become a gem. As parents, we have to think about our children’s future. How can we only care about immediate pleasure?” Xie Qingran smiled gently and took Qin’s hand. “Sister-in-law, I know it’s not easy for you. Don’t worry, no matter who it is, if they dare to bully you, just tell me and I’ll deal with them!”
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