Chapter 50 Patience
This is a symbol of nobility, something only the Empress could use. How could it be given to Xie Qingran for no reason?
After thinking about these things, Xie Hanyue's face became even more gloomy and terrifying. Her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and when she looked at Xie Qingran, it was as if she wanted to devour her alive.
Seeing this, Xie Qingran found it laughable. The reason the Empress bestowed these gifts was not only because of Xiao Jue, but also because of Zhao Mama. Zhao Mama was the most capable person by the Consort's side, yet Xie Qingran eliminated her with just a few words, which can be said to be a resounding slap in the face to the Consort.
For so many years, the Imperial Concubine, relying on her favor with the Emperor, has been provoking the Empress and even whispering in the Emperor's ear, all in order to ensure that her fifth son could succeed to the throne!
The Empress had been struggling to maintain the status quo. Although her family was of great standing, she was not favored by the Emperor. It was under these difficult circumstances that the harem barely managed to maintain a balance.
In her previous life, Xie Qingran didn't care much about these things, but now that she thinks about it carefully, whether it's the Empress or the Imperial Concubine, they are just pawns played by the Emperor. The Empress's maternal family is powerful, so the Emperor is afraid of being controlled by the maternal relatives, which is why he uses the Imperial Concubine as a shield to fight against the Empress.
After all these years of bickering and fighting, the only real beneficiary in the end was the emperor.
"Xie Qingran, what exactly did you say to the Empress?!"
Xie Hanyue strode forward, grabbed the pearl bracelet, and glared at Xie Qingran through gritted teeth.
Xie Qingran found Xie Hanyue's hysterical state quite amusing, but still didn't answer her question. She simply said, "This bracelet is indeed very exquisite. If you like it, sister, just take it. Our sisterly bond is the most important thing. These are just material possessions."
These words struck a chord with Xie Yankang!
What Xie Yankang wants most right now is peace and tranquility in his household so that he can marry Xie Qingran off peacefully, thus ensuring the future of the Xie family.
I was worried that Xie Qingran would resent her family and not want to get along with them, but now I never expected that Xie Qingran would be so sensible.
"My sister is really generous; she's willing to give me something so valuable."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you, sister. Thank you, sister."
Xie Hanyue really liked the pearl bracelet, so she put it away, rolled her eyes at Xie Qingran, and strode outside.
Stepping outside and seeing so much gold and silver jewelry piled up in the yard, Xie Hanyue was filled with rage!
Xie Yankang waved his hand and ordered his men to send all these things to Rose Garden. He also asked Wang to register them so that they would become Xie Qingran's dowry when she got married.
Madam Wang hadn't taken the matter to heart at first, but upon hearing about the dowry being two items, her expression immediately changed. She said with some dissatisfaction, "Master, so many good things have been given to Qingran. What about Hanyue? She's of marriageable age now. We should think more about what's best for Yue'er."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yankang's face turned very ugly. He was about to lose his temper, but when he saw Xie Qingran standing to the side, he suppressed his anger. Then he grabbed Wang's wrist and strode towards her courtyard.
Xie Qingran watched the two figures walk away, a slight sarcasm playing on her lips. She knew perfectly well that these two were going to argue, but not for her sake, only for the Xie family and Xie Zhaoye.
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"Sir, why are you holding me?"
"Am I not even allowed to speak at home now? You only care about Qingran, what about Hanyue? What will happen to our Yue'er?"
Wang shook off Xie Yankang's hand and looked at him with some dissatisfaction.
Xie Yankang gets a headache whenever he hears the name Xie Hanyue. He really didn't think this much when he brought the child back. Now it seems that this decision may not have been the right one.
He took a deep breath and looked at Wang Shi with dissatisfaction: "If you want to prepare a dowry for Hanyue, then go ahead and prepare it. Does our Xie family lack a dowry for our child? These things were originally bestowed upon Qingran by Her Majesty the Empress, and they should have been Qingran's. Why don't you understand this principle?"
"Without the Xie family, without you and me, where would Xie Qingran come from?"
"Look at this daughter, she's so cold and aloof. Anyone who didn't know better would think we owe her something!"
“Every time I see her cold face, I feel a chill run down my spine. Sir, do you really think she will help her family in the future?”
After so many years with Xie Yankang, Wang Shi naturally understood what Xie Yankang cared about, so she directly said it to make Xie Yankang understand that Xie Qingran and the Xie family were not of one mind at all!
Upon hearing this, Xie Yankang's expression changed. He sat down in a chair and said helplessly, "I know that Qingran was driven to the manor to suffer for more than ten years because of you. Over the years, you have always felt guilty and have not been able to face this daughter. But don't forget, Qingran is our biological daughter and also a member of the Xie family. During this time, Hanyue humiliated her, bullied her, and even almost killed her, but for the sake of the Xie family, she chose to keep quiet. Doesn't that prove anything?"
Wang never expected that Xie Yankang would uncover her deepest secret. It was because Wang knew that Xie Qingran had suffered for more than ten years because of her that she didn't know how to face her daughter.
If Xie Qingran were as sweet and obedient as Xie Hanyue, that would be fine. But Xie Qingran has a cold personality and is not likable at all. This makes Wang Shi think of her own humiliation and the debt she owes over the years every time she sees Xie Qingran. She always feels that she cannot hold her head up in front of this daughter.
However, these emotions were too subtle to express, so Wang could only choose to ignore Xie Qingran or scold her harshly, as if only in this way could she regain her dignity as a mother.
"Madam, we've been husband and wife for so many years, you should understand the current situation of our family. Our Xie family may seem wealthy and powerful now, but in reality, we have no real power. If this continues, will Zhaoye have any future?"
When her son was mentioned, Madam Wang finally came to her senses for a moment: "Master, there's no need to say more. I know what's going on."
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