Chapter 57 Complexion
“Miss, this is clearly an invitation from the Prime Minister’s residence. What does it have to do with the Qin family?” Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with a face full of curiosity.
Xie Qingran glanced at her and said, "Our family has no connection with the Prime Minister's residence whatsoever, and at the last banquet... So if it weren't for Sister-in-law Qin's sake, how could we possibly go?"
I see.
Baozhu immediately realized what was happening and began preparing clothes and jewelry for Xie Qingran.
Xie Qingran casually picked out a few items and said indifferently, "I'm not the main character of this banquet, so there's absolutely no need to worry too much about dressing up!"
After all, this is going to be a big show!
"I heard that the Fifth Prince, the Seventh Prince, and many other important figures will be attending, so we should dress up nicely and not lose face, right?"
"Are the Fifth Prince and the Seventh Prince going too?"
Xie Qingran's eyebrows furrowed tightly, not understanding what the Prime Minister's residence meant by inviting two princes at the same time.
Could there be some other suspicious detail?
However, Xie Qingran didn't say anything more, just nodded, and then began to choose her own clothes and jewelry.
Wang was not supposed to leave the house, but since there was a banquet at the Prime Minister's residence, it was impossible to let a concubine go out to socialize, so Wang was allowed to leave first.
After being locked up for so many days, Wang's face was very pale, especially after seeing Xie Qingran, which made her already unpleasant expression even worse.
"I have met my mother."
Xie Qingran seemed completely oblivious to the man's expression, continuing to bow respectfully.
The more this happened, the angrier Wang became. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she glared at Xie Qingran: "After all these days apart, is this all you want to say to me?"
"After so many days apart, Mother's complexion has indeed improved significantly," Xie Qingran replied gently.
Upon hearing this, Wang became even more enraged and was about to lash out when Xie Yankang walked over.
Xie Yankang strode to Wang Shi's side and looked at her coldly: "Today's banquet at the Prime Minister's residence is very important to us. I hope you can perform well and not embarrass the Xie family again!"
"I know what I'm doing," Wang replied coldly.
Even though the couple were no longer of one mind, they still shared common interests, especially their son. So even though Wang harbored resentment, she had to pretend to be a loving couple in public.
Seeing how distressed the two of them were, Xie Qingran felt even more strongly that being a couple still required fate; otherwise, one would end up like them, suffering terribly.
Thinking of this, Xie Qingran sighed helplessly and got into the carriage behind.
"Xie Qingran, did you create those stories and rumors outside?" Xie Hanyue looked at Xie Qingran with displeasure, her eyebrows furrowed tightly. "You think I'll be afraid of you by using such petty tricks? Let me tell you, it's impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran simply smiled faintly: "We're going to the Prime Minister's residence today, so it's best if you don't cause any trouble, since you already made quite a scene last time!"
"you!"
Xie Hanyue felt embarrassed and uncomfortable whenever she thought about what happened last time.
After thinking about it, she decided to settle things peacefully at this point.
Xie Hanyue's eyebrows furrowed tightly as she coldly stared at Xie Qingran: "I will absolutely not let you off easily. Let me tell you, you're not qualified to compete with me!"
"Why should I compare myself to you?" Xie Qingran looked at Xie Hanyue with a puzzled expression. "We are both daughters of the Xie family. We are one. Why should I stand on the opposite side to you?"
These words shattered Xie Hanyue's understanding in an instant. Xie Hanyue had never thought of this before. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly as she looked at Xie Qingran: "You think I don't know what you're thinking?"
"You really don't understand my thoughts." Xie Qingran sneered disdainfully: "What you care about, I may not care about, and what I care about, you may not even look at."
After saying that, Xie Qingran closed her eyes and didn't want to say anything more. If she could just stop there, everyone could live a good life.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xie Hanyue's face turned pale with anger, but under such circumstances, she couldn't take action, so she could only grit her teeth and endure it for the time being.
The Prime Minister's Residence.
As Xie Qingran stepped out of the car, she took a deep breath. This was the first time she had ever been here in both her past and present lives. She had to admit that the Prime Minister's residence was indeed magnificent!
Soon someone led them into the inner courtyard. Following behind Wang Shi, Xie Qingran looked around and found the scenery very appealing, which made her feel much more relaxed.
In the Great Jin Dynasty, men and women don't have many taboos, so banquets and such are usually held together. Especially today, the Prime Minister's residence wanted to make it lively, so men and women gathered together and set up many fun activities, such as pitch-pot, archery, composing poems and writing calligraphy. It was incredibly lively.
Xie Hanyue was the most talented woman in the capital, and this place was perfect for her.
She immediately grabbed Xie Qingran's sleeve and said with a smile, "Sister, someone is composing poetry over there. Shall we go and take a look?"
"Hmm," Xie Qingran responded faintly.
Xie Zhaoye was somewhat displeased with Xie Qingran's cold attitude and said irritably, "Yue'er kindly brought you along, why are you giving her such a cold shoulder?"
"Zhaoye, shut up!" Xie Yankang said irritably, his eyebrows furrowed tightly. "What does it have to do with you what those two sisters are doing? Why don't you hurry up and do what you're supposed to be doing?"
Xie Yankang's original intention was to get Xie Qingran and Xie Hanyue together to dispel the messy rumors outside, but Xie Zhaoye was clueless and just followed behind the two sisters, walking towards that direction together.
Several young women from prominent families huddled together, chattering about the recent rumors circulating on the streets. Seeing Xie Zhaoye and Xie Hanyue inseparable, they immediately covered their mouths and began to giggle.
Seeing this, Xie Zhaoye felt completely bewildered. His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said unhappily, "Why are you laughing at us when you can talk?"
"We can't even laugh? What, Young Master Xie, when did you become so nosy that you have to meddle in our daughters' affairs?" General Liu Huan, the daughter of the Great General, retorted without any politeness, clearly showing her dislike for Xie Zhaoye.
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