Chapter 288 Foolish
Perhaps this kind of person is the most suitable to be the young mistress of the Lu family?
Previously, Lu Jinzhi always thought Xie Qingran was rigid and boring, and not good enough for him at all. But now that he is actually with Xie Hanyue, he realizes that he was wrong all along. He really can't handle a woman like Xie Hanyue who only knows how to enjoy romance and spend money as his wife.
Xie Hanyue quickly noticed that Lu Jinzhi's gaze towards Xie Qingran was strange. She tugged hard at Lu Jinzhi's sleeve, then gritted her teeth and looked at Xie Qingran: "Stop pretending here. Let me tell you, my brother and I are innocent."
“If he weren’t my own brother, I wouldn’t care so much.”
"Xie Hanyue, you grew up in the Xie family since you were a child, so you should have some manners and know what it means for men and women not to touch each other. After all, everyone knows that you are not related to anyone in the Xie family by blood."
Xie Qingran suppressed all expression on her face and looked coldly at Xie Hanyue.
“Xie Hanyue, a lot has happened in the family while you were away, but the biggest change is that we have another son, and he is now the legitimate heir.”
"Mother is gone. Does this mean the Xie family's title will be given to a child born to a lowly woman?"
"You must remember, Xie Zhaoye is a marquis, that's why we have someone to rely on!"
Xie Qingran was unwilling to speak so clearly, but Xie Hanyue was always impulsive and thoughtless in her actions. If things weren't made clear, it might cause even more trouble later.
Everyone present fell silent upon hearing this.
These men aren't unaware of this principle, but Xie Qingran is probably the only one who would say it so bluntly.
Especially Lu Jinzhi, when he looked at Xie Qingran, it was as if he were looking at a complete stranger.
Previously, Lu Jinzhi always thought that Xie Qingran grew up in the countryside and was not presentable, but he never expected that she could say such insightful things!
Although Xie Hanyue was a madwoman, she wasn't completely brainless. She knew very well which of the two men, Xie Zhaoye and her brother, would be more beneficial to her as the Marquis.
Even though she was dissatisfied, she didn't actually refute Xie Qingran's words at that moment.
"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say."
“No matter what happened before, a girl’s life changes completely after she gets married. We can make a fuss behind closed doors, but once the door is open, you are the young mistress of the Lu family, and I am the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo. We are both daughters-in-law of wealthy and powerful families. We share the same fate, so you must save face.”
Family relationships are complex and intertwined. No matter how disharmonious a family may be behind closed doors, they must present an image of harmony and prosperity to the outside world.
Otherwise, those with ulterior motives will seize upon their weaknesses. Large families cannot be easily destroyed from the outside; they can only be quickly dismantled by attacking from within.
Xie Qingran had witnessed countless similar incidents in her previous life, so no matter how much hatred she harbored in her heart, she would never let outsiders know the true nature of their relationship.
"Xie Qingran, you really are a cunning and scheming woman!"
"You've gotten to where you are today step by step, stealing Father's favor, Mother's dowry, and now even my brother favors you more. You've taken everything from me. You're very proud of yourself, aren't you?"
Xie Hanyue stepped forward, stared intently into Xie Qingran's eyes, and spoke her true feelings.
Seeing Xie Hanyue's innocent expression, Xie Qingran couldn't help but laugh.
“My father is my biological father, and my mother is my biological mother. While I was suffering on the farm, you monopolized my biological parents and enjoyed their doting affection.”
"Now that I'm back, they see me as someone they can use, and they look at me a few more times, and you're unhappy about that?"
Xie Qingran took a step back and stared coldly at Xie Hanyue.
She truly hated this woman.
Having been given a second chance at life, she truly wanted to kill her with her own hands!
"That's not how it is, Qingran, that's not how it is."
"We did mistreat you in the past, but now I sincerely want to make it up to you."
Xie Zhaoye stepped forward and quickly explained himself.
He couldn't let Xie Qingran think they were such mercenary people.
hehe.
Xie Qingran found Xie Zhaoye's anxious appearance laughable.
She looked at Xie Hanyue: "Want to give it a try?"
"What?" Xie Hanyue was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what Xie Qingran meant by that.
Xie Qingran strode forward, grabbed Xie Hanyue's wrist, and jumped directly into the pond beside her.
"Moon!"
"Moon!"
The two people on the shore almost instinctively called out Xie Hanyue's name, and then without any hesitation, they went into the water and swam straight towards Xie Hanyue.
Xie Qingran floated on the water, silently watching the two people drift past her, and then slowly climbed ashore by herself.
The two people behind her hurriedly pulled Xie Hanyue up, and only then did they belatedly look at Xie Qingran.
Xie Qingran was soaking wet and didn't even glance in their direction; she simply strode outside.
"No...no, Xie Qingran!"
"Qingran!"
Xie Zhaoye finally understood what Xie Qingran meant, and all he felt was regret.
"No, Qingran, come back! No!"
Xie Zhaoye quickly chased after Xie Qingran, but Xie Hanyue held his trouser leg tightly.
"Brother, please, don't go, I...I'm scared."
Xie Zhaoye bent down and pried Xie Hanyue's fingers apart one by one: "If you're afraid to let Jinzhi stay with you, I'm going to find Qingran!"
At this moment, Xie Zhaoye finally understood completely. Xie Hanyue was important to him, but Xie Qingran was even more important. This time, he would choose Xie Qingran.
Inside the room, Xie Qingran had already changed into clean clothes and sat silently in front of the mirror, giving a self-deprecating smile.
"Miss, why are you doing this? What if you catch a cold?" Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with a worried expression, unable to tell whether she was happy or not.
Xie Qingran shrugged indifferently and then said lightly, "It's nothing. I also want to see things more clearly and not have any unwarranted hopes anymore."
“Miss…” Baozhu felt sorry for Xie Qingran when she saw her like this: “Actually, it’s good to be a little confused sometimes.”
"Foolish? I can't bear the consequences of being foolish." Xie Qingran stood up, looked at Baozhu, and smiled.
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