Chapter 291 Ugly
Xie Qingran never imagined that Zhou Huai'an could be so gentle.
Looking at Zhou Huai'an, she smiled slightly and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't try to persuade you anymore. You should go back and talk to her clearly. She wants a divorce."
What the heck? Divorce?
Zhou Huai'an never expected that this matter would become so serious.
His eyebrows furrowed tightly. After hesitating for a moment, he said in a low voice, "Xie Qingran, was it you who instigated this?"
"Think what you want."
"Do what you think is best!"
After saying this, Xie Qingran got up and walked outside, but the moment she opened the door, she saw Shen Wenyuan standing at the door eavesdropping.
The moment their eyes met, Xie Qingran's expression turned rather unpleasant. Without the slightest hesitation, she slapped Shen Wenyuan on the back of the head and said irritably, "What are you doing here with nothing to do!"
"No, I just came to see if you need any more tea or something."
"Why did you hit me?"
"That's too brutal!"
Shen Wenyuan scratched the back of his head and looked at Xie Qingran with a wronged expression.
Do you even believe what you're saying?
"Eavesdropping? You think I won't hit you?"
Xie Qingran swung her fist again.
Shen Wenyuan hurriedly stepped back and said, "No, please don't. I really have something important to tell you."
As he spoke, Shen Wenyuan took out a letter and handed it to Xie Qingran: "A letter from home, from Xiao Jue!"
Upon hearing the name Xiao Jue, Xie Qingran immediately became excited, her eyes lighting up with joy. She grabbed the letter from his hand, sat down, and examined it carefully.
Every word and phrase above was Xiao Jue's longing for her and his concern for this family. For some reason, Xie Qingran's eyes felt a little sore.
"Shen Wenyuan, did you see him when you went to the frontier this time?"
"Is he... alright?"
Xie Qingran took a deep breath and stared intently at Shen Wenyuan.
Upon hearing this, Shen Wenyuan immediately replied, "Although conditions on the frontier are somewhat harsh, it's actually a comfort zone for him. Don't worry, I've checked carefully, and there's only him in his military camp; there are no other women there!"
Xie Qingran's expression was initially quite pleasant, but after hearing this, she rolled her eyes in exasperation and said irritably, "That's not what I was asking you. I meant, is he eating well? Is he sleeping well?"
"Xie Qingran, look at yourself, so pathetic!" Zhou Huai'an couldn't stand it anymore. He stood up and walked up to Xie Qingran, saying irritably, "If you treated us even half as well as you treated Xiao Jue, we wouldn't think you're heartless!"
Xie Qingran frowned, looked at Zhou Huai'an, and smiled: "You think I'm heartless and ungrateful?"
"Isn't that heartless? Even though you were sent to the manor at such a young age, you shouldn't have forgotten, right? We were childhood sweethearts and grew up together."
"We've missed you all these years, but why do you seem like a completely different person since you came back?"
Zhou Huai'an frowned, even looking somewhat aggrieved.
None of them understood why Xie Qingran seemed like a completely different person after returning from the manor.
Xie Qingran stood there, listening to Zhou Huai'an say these words, and for a moment, she didn't even know how to respond.
She took a deep breath, but in the end, she didn't say a word and strode outside.
Only Xie Qingran knew about what happened in her previous life, so she didn't even have the right to settle scores with them now.
But Xie Qingran had truly experienced all that pain, humiliation, and despair. The fact that she had managed to control herself and not destroy these people was already the greatest act of kindness she could do. Asking her to forgive and forget was simply a joke.
Watching Xie Qingran leave, Shen Wenyuan walked over and said in a low voice, "I thought I was the only one who felt it, but it turns out you felt it too. I don't know why, but I always feel that Qingran has been harboring deep hatred towards us ever since she came back from the manor!"
Originally, Shen Wenyuan thought it was just because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, hence the coldness.
But after spending more time with him, Shen Wenyuan realized that it wasn't indifference, but hatred, disgust, and an inability to avoid him at all costs!
"Is she treating you alright?" Zhou Huai'an frowned as he looked at Shen Wenyuan. "Why do I feel like she's treating me even worse?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Wenyuan actually felt a little better.
He gave Zhou Huai'an a silly smile: "It's probably because I'm also very good to her."
"Speaking of which, those carefree days are long gone."
"Find a better boat, and we should all get together, have a good chat, and have a few drinks."
Zhou Huai'an smiled, patted Shen Wenyuan's shoulder, and strode outside.
The next day, early morning.
Xie Qingran got up early in the morning and dressed herself up beautifully. Then she cleaned up the two children, especially Xiao Yanran, whose hair she combed herself.
Xiao Yanran looked at Xie Qingran and whispered, "Sister-in-law, you're really amazing! You're so good at combing hair too!"
Seeing the little girl's bright eyes, Xie Qingran smiled gently, took her hand, and walked outside together.
They soon arrived at the polo field, where several children huddled together, chattering excitedly. Upon seeing Xiao Yanran arrive, they immediately gathered around her.
"Yanran, isn't this hairpin of yours so beautiful?"
"I actually think this hairstyle looks better!"
"Is there a new wife at your house? I've never seen you with this hairstyle before, it looks amazing!"
Several little girls held Xiao Yanran's hands, chattering with nothing but envy.
Lady Zhongyong immediately walked over and bowed to Xie Qingran: "Greetings, Lady Xie."
"Madam Hou, you're too kind." Xie Qingran also bowed politely and smiled at her. "It's so lively today. Watching the children playing together makes me feel like I've become several years younger."
Although the two were not familiar with each other before, they had met at a banquet. Given Xie Qingran's status and position, the Lady of the Marquis treated her very politely. The two chatted and laughed as they returned to their seats.
Xiao Yanran stayed close to Xie Qingran, her face flushed, clearly embarrassed by their praise.
Zhao Lulu stood aside and watched as Xiao Yanran stole all her thunder as soon as she arrived, and her face immediately turned ugly.
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