But now that Xiao Qiao had brought it up in person, Ren Yaohua was in a dilemma. If she said Yanbei didn't have such a rule, Xiao Qiao would inevitably use it as evidence, especially in front of Lei Pan'er. But Ren Yaohua couldn't really believe that Xiao Qiao's words would sway her to reopen the ancestral hall and perform the concubine rituals. She was now the mistress of the Lei family, and she couldn't let someone living there as a guest claim her place and expose herself to disdain.
Lei Ting frowned and was about to say something, but Ren Yaohua glanced in his direction and stopped him from saying anything. She knew that she couldn't let Lei Ting rescue her at this time.
At this moment, Lei Pan'er asked in a daze: "What is the concubine's etiquette?"
"Pan'er, come here. Your second uncle will take you back to pack up your little things first." Lei Zhen greeted Lei Pan'er.
Lei Pan'er looked at the adults in the room. Although she was young, she could sense that something was amiss in the atmosphere. She was hesitating to leave with Lei Zhen, but Xiao Qiao pursed her lips and said coldly, "Second Master Lei, why are you in such a hurry to take Pan'er away? Pan'er is the only child left by my sister, and she should be here at this time."
No matter how good Lei Zhen's temper was, he would not be happy at this time. Lei Pan'er was just a child. How could such a thing be mentioned in front of a child?
Xiao Qiao didn't wait for Lei Zhen and the others to stop her before explaining to Lei Pan'er, "The concubine's etiquette is that the wife needs to kowtow and greet your mother's tablet. Entering the house late requires a late entry rule, just like the order of seniority and the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children."
As soon as Xiao Qiao said this, the atmosphere on the scene became a little tense.
Lei Paner turned to look at Ren Yaohua and fell silent.
Xiao Qiao couldn't help but curl her lips. She was about to go forward and pull Lei Pan'er to her side, but Lei Pan'er suddenly looked up and said, "My mother wouldn't do that."
Xiao Qiao's face froze: "What?"
Lei Pan'er said seriously: "Although Pan'er has forgotten what mother looks like, Pan'er knows that mother is a very kind and good person. People in the mansion also say so. So mother will never make things difficult for the person Pan'er likes. Pan'er even dreamed of her a few days ago. Pan'er told mother that sister Yaohua is coming to be Pan'er's mother. Mother said that she will bless us in heaven, and said that sister Yaohua is a good person, and asked me to be obedient in the future." At the end, Lei Pan'er had tears in her eyes and sobbed softly.
Lei Pan'er, a child, naturally couldn't think of such words. However, her mother always told her that her biological mother's spirit in heaven would protect her. Lei Zhen also often taught his niece to listen carefully to her new mother when she came into the family. That's why Lei Pan'er dreamed of Mrs. Qiao saying these things to her.
Seeing Lei Pan'er's expression, Ren Yaohua felt deeply distressed. She quickly pulled her to her side, carefully hugging her and coaxing her softly. She felt even more disgusted and resentful of Xiao Qiao. The adults were scheming against each other, dragging a child into this. Ren Yaohua was now convinced that Xiao Qiao truly loved Lei Pan'er, and she secretly resolved to never let Xiao Qiao get close to Lei Pan'er again.
It was just what Lei Paner had just said that made Ren Yaohua feel warm in her heart. Although Lei Paner might not understand what she had just said, she rescued Ren Yaohua in time.
Lei Ting couldn't rescue Ren Yaohua at this time, but Lei Pan'er could.
Xiao Qiao's face was extremely ugly. She had not expected Lei Pan'er to say such a thing. Normally, Lei Pan'er would never refute anything she said, but now she did this for an outsider. Xiao Qiao was very sad.
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