Chapter 90: A warm face against Chu Ruohan's cold butt
At this time, Wang also walked into the house and saw Lan Jie'er looking like a greedy cat, with her brows slightly frowned.
Just as she was about to start lecturing him, Chu Ruohan spoke up first, "Sister-in-law, if the child likes to eat, let her eat some. Children are naturally greedy."
Wang had no choice but to swallow the words that were on the tip of her tongue and forced a smile.
Lan Jie'er didn't care about the adults' thoughts. She picked up a piece of dessert, took a bite, and immediately showed a satisfied expression on her face: "Auntie, this is delicious!"
Chu Ruohan watched Lan Jie'er eating with gusto and liked her more and more.
Chu Ruohan looked at Lu Ge'er who was a little reserved and waved, "Lu Ge'er, don't just stand there. Come and try these snacks."
The little boy looked up at his mother's face and saw that Wang was frowning slightly. Lu Ge'er hesitated for a moment, shook his head gently, and whispered, "I don't like snacks."
Chu Ruohan was slightly startled. She could tell that the child didn't really dislike...
Wang picked up the teacup and took a sip, racking her brains to find a topic to talk about, trying to get in good terms with Chu Ruohan.
"Madam, I heard that a new silk shop has opened in the capital, and they've brought in a lot of fabrics with unique patterns and bright colors from Jiangnan.
"When I saw those styles, I thought they would definitely catch your eye. You are of noble status, and those ordinary fabrics are no match for your elegance. If you use these new materials to make a few dresses, others will envy us to death for having a mistress like you in the Anyang Marquis' Mansion."
As Wang spoke, she gently touched the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, her eyes full of flattery, but the deliberate gesture seemed a bit fawning.
There was a faint smile on Chu Ruohan's lips, which was polite yet a little distant.
While gently teasing Lan Jie'er who was sitting next to her, she casually responded to Wang: "Oh? Really? I don't really care about these things on a daily basis. I just want to be comfortable."
"Besides, Aunt Zhao is the head of the Marquis' Mansion now." As she said this, she picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to Lan Jie'er's mouth. Lan Jie'er opened her mouth with a smile and ate it with relish.
Chu Ruohan's mind was as clear as a mirror. She knew clearly the purpose of Wang's visit today.
Yesterday, Aunt Li brought Brother Xuan to visit her, and Wang rushed over to test and please her.
But in Chu Ruohan's opinion, Wang was a mean person and used many tricks in the fights between wives and concubines in the mansion. She really didn't want to make close friends with such a person, and she didn't want to be involved in the dispute between her and Aunt Li.
"Although a concubine is in charge of the household expenses now, you will still have the final say in this marquis's mansion in the future," said Wang.
Seeing that Chu Ruohan was only concerned with amusing the child and only responded perfunctorily to her words, she felt a little anxious.
She brought up another topic: "Madam, look at my two children. Although they are a little naughty, they are sensible. Lan Jie'er is looking forward to being closer to you. She says that you have a very likable energy."
When Lan Jie'er heard her mother mention her, she raised her head, looked at Chu Ruohan with her big eyes twinkling, and said sweetly, "Aunt, I really like you!"
Chu Ruohan touched Lan Jie'er's head and said with a smile: "Lan Jie'er is so cute, and Auntie likes her too."
After chatting for a while, Chu Ruohan still looked indifferent.
Wang Shi felt bored and stood up after sitting for a while, saying hypocritically, "Ah, look at me sitting here, I have delayed the Crown Prince's wife for so long. We should go back and can't disturb you any longer."
As she spoke, she called Lu Ge'er and Lan Jie'er: "Come on, say goodbye to your aunt, and we're going home."
Chu Ruohan didn't stand up to see her off, but just bowed slightly and said, "Then take care, sister-in-law. I won't see you off any further. Yuling, please see Madam Wang and the children off for me."
Yuling responded and walked forward to lead Wang's mother and son out.
Chu Ruohan's action also expressed her attitude. She hoped that Wang could understand and stop thinking about her.
Wang Shi left the Anyang Marquis's residence, her face instantly darkening. She couldn't help but spit, "Bah, what a thing! You look down on me like a dog. I'm just from a merchant family, what's so great about me?"
She cursed under her breath as she walked, completely losing the dignified demeanor she had in the Marquis' Mansion.
Lan Jie'er was startled by her mother's sudden action. She shrank her neck and said timidly, "I think my aunt is very kind. She even gave me a beautiful hairpin."
As she spoke, she carefully took out the hairpin from her bosom. The hairpin was carved from mutton-fat jade, and its shape was simple yet elegant.
Wang snatched the hairpin away, her face full of disdain: "Isn't Chu Ruohan's family the richest in Beijing? And they only gave her such a shabby jade hairpin? Why not a gold one?"
She turned the hairpin over and over in her hand, and the more she looked at it, the more she disliked it.
"You've been bribed by such a ragtag thing. It's just a toy for the servants. Remember, you are Miss Sun of the Minister's Mansion. You will marry a noble man in the future. Don't be so superficial."
When Lan Jie'er heard what her mother said, her eyes instantly turned red and tears of grievance welled up in her eyes.
"Mom, I'm not..."
She was about to argue when Wang interrupted her. "Stop crying! It's not nice to cry like that," Wang said impatiently.
When Lu Ge'er saw his sister crying, he pursed his lips and felt very uncomfortable.
He looked at his mother, then at his sister, and finally chose to remain silent. He just lowered his head and followed his mother back.
In his heart, he actually felt that his aunt from Anyang Marquis's Mansion was very kind and very different from his strict mother, but he didn't dare say it out loud for fear of making his mother angry.
After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Yuling reported to Chu Ruohan everything that happened when she sent Wang out.
After hearing this, Chu Ruohan just shook her head and said softly, "This Wang family is really not someone you can have a close relationship with. It's a pity for these two children. Under her guidance, I'm afraid they will be corrupted."
She sighed, feeling a little helpless.
Yuling, standing by, couldn't help but say, "Madam, I feel so sorry for those two children, especially Lan Jie'er. She was so young and yet her mother said that."
Chu Ruohan nodded and said, "Everyone has their own destiny. Although we feel bad for them, we can't interfere too much. Everyone has their own destiny. I just hope they can have a smoother future."
"Prince."
Suddenly, Ying Qing roared, startling Chu Ruohan and Yuling...
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