Chapter 216 Glory
Shen Xi's arrival was as unexpected as the fact that Princess Ning came to the Pingyuan Marquis's residence.
When they heard that the Princess of Qi had arrived, the guests who came to congratulate her, whether they were noble ladies or ladies from well-off families, all looked like they were waiting to see the fun.
After all, everyone knew that the second branch of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion had brought harm to the first branch and was expelled from the family.
Chen Xian was a daughter of the first wife who was replaced by the second wife. The second wife was removed from the family tree, and the same went for the Princess of Qi. The eldest son of the Pingyuan Marquis's mansion was lost at the lantern festival that year, and it was said that the second wife was behind it. Shen Sui had two sons, and neither of them was killed. They finally found the eldest son and held a grand wedding banquet. Anyone who knew what was good for them would not show up at the Pingyuan Marquis' mansion today.
But thinking back to the day when Mrs. Shen Er found out about Master Shen Er's mistress and his illegitimate child, and she wanted to burn the mistress and the illegitimate child alive, one can't expect good things to come out of evil. With parents like that, one can never expect good things to come out of evil.
It's a pity for the Prince of Qi. After much selection, Concubine Ye didn't expect that she would be tricked at the Queen's birthday banquet, and the Princess of Qi got the advantage. If these things in the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion had been exposed a few days earlier, even if the eldest prince had given her full support, she would never have been able to sit on the position of the Prince of Qi's principal wife.
Although the servants of the mansion were not welcoming when Chen Xian came to Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, they did not dare to show it. After all, she was now the Princess of Qi, and one should look at the owner before beating the dog. They could only greet her politely, as the guest is the guest.
When the old lady heard that Shen Xi was coming, she could no longer maintain the smile on her face. Although she tried her best to hold it back, a layer of frost still covered her face.
Mother Wang stood aside and sighed in her heart. The eldest girl was really spoiled by the old lady and the second wife. On a day like this, would it be possible for someone from the second wife to show up?
Not to mention the second young lady, even the old lady doesn't want to see anyone from the second house appear in the Marquis' Mansion.
It just so happens that it is the Princess of Qi...
Not long after, Chen Xian came in, wearing a dress embroidered with cloud brocade and gold thread, so luxurious that it dazzled the eyes. The word "honorable" was almost engraved on her forehead. However, everyone knew that this honor had no substance to support it. The second master was only a sixth-rank official, and the second wife did not even have a title. Concubine Ye and King Qi were not willing to give Chen Xian the position of principal wife.
Especially the King of Qi, who got soaked to the skin in order to marry Chen Xian and accompany her back home. The Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion revealed that Chen Xian was not the daughter of the eldest son.
Who would dare to believe that Chen Xian's biggest backer for the position of the principal wife was not her natal family, nor her own King Qi, but the eldest prince who had fought with the King Qi to the death.
Such a bizarre thing is unique.
But she looked down on Chen Xian in her heart, but she was still the Princess of Qi after all, and except for the few people who came to see Princess Ning, everyone in the room stood up and saluted.
The old lady also stood up with the help of Wang Mama, "Princess Qi came to my Pingyuan Marquis Mansion. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person."
As soon as these words came out, Shen Xi's eyes turned red. She took two or three steps forward, supported the old lady, and called out, "Grandma..."
The old lady said distantly, "I don't deserve it."
The old lady stepped back and refused to let Shen Ying help her.
Chen Xi's voice was filled with tears. "My parents made mistakes and you punished them. I grew up under my father's lap. Are you so cruel to me..."
The old lady's face turned pale with anger. It is said that family disgrace should not be made public, even if it has been widely spread, it is not advisable to talk about it in front of all the guests like this.
Thinking of Jiang, who died in depression and hatred, it was really not worth it that she did not strangle to death the person who exchanged her son, and even lost her own life.
The old lady just said, "Princess Qi is of noble status, please sit down and talk."
Distant attitude.
From then on, Shen Xi was just the Princess of Qi to the Pingyuan Marquisate.
Chen Xian gritted her teeth and tried hard to hold back her tears. She looked like she had suffered a great injustice, which was really unlucky.
However, Chen Xi was not a thin-skinned person, as could be seen from the fact that she had the nerve to come to the Pingyuan Marquis's residence to congratulate. She sat down, but the old lady never even glanced at her from beginning to end, as if she didn't exist.
However, this also makes people feel strange. After all, those things were done by the second master and the second wife. The Princess of Qi grew up in the arms of Shen Sui. Miss Shen and she had a deep sisterly love. In order not to affect their sisterly love, even though she knew that the Prince of Jingyang would not die and she would not be a widow if she married him, she still sent the sedan chair from the Prince of Jingyang's mansion back empty.
Pingyuan Hou drove the second wife out, which shouldn't have affected Princess Qi. After all, they had been father and daughter for more than ten years. The old lady of Pingyuan Hou's mansion treated Princess Qi as if she had done something that angered heaven and man.
Chen Xian sat for a while, but it was really boring. The third wife's niece invited a few ladies from wealthy families to go to the garden to appreciate the flowers, and Chen Xian also stood up.
In the garden, Chen Tang invited the ladies to drink tea and eat snacks. Si'er reported Chen Tang everything about the old lady's attitude towards Shen Xi.
It was unexpected, but also expected. After all, Chen Xian had not concealed the fact that she had an affair with the Prince of Changping from the old lady.
When the old lady fell ill because of the second wife, she did not say a word and forced the old lady to recover as soon as possible so as not to affect the family reunion banquet. The old lady should know that if she showed any deep love for Shen Xi, she would really instigate her father to send her to the second wife.
Chen Xi came to the Marquis' Mansion to cause them trouble, but she was also seeking humiliation.
Chen Tang was chatting and laughing with the eldest daughter of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, and Yin Xing said, "Miss, the Princess of Qi is here..."
Chen Tang turned around and saw Chen Xi walking towards her.
Yun Yi, the eldest daughter of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, said, "You are busy, I will go over there to enjoy the flowers."
Shen Tang smiled at her.
Yun Yi left.
When Chen Tang looked back, Chen Xian was already approaching. Chen Tang looked indifferent and his attitude was even more perfunctory. "I didn't expect that the Princess of Qi would come to our Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion."
Chen Xi said, "I know no one welcomes me, but if I come, no one can stop me."
Chen Tang chuckled, "Is this interesting?"
Shen Xi said coldly, "I think it's interesting enough."
Chen Tang found it funny, "Today the Marquisate is holding a clan return banquet, and almost all the civil and military officials are here. Let them see with their own eyes how estranged the Pingyuan Marquisate and Princess Qi are. It will make you look very proud, right?"
"You're not afraid of being criticized behind your back, so why should I be afraid?"
"you!"
Chen Tang could always make Chen Xi's pretty face twisted with anger with just a few words.
Chen Xian took two steps towards Chen Tang and said, "Don't think I don't know. The snake that fell on my mother was your doing! It was you who saved the concubine and the illegitimate child!"
That’s a pretty good guess.
But so what?
Chen Tang played with the embroidered handkerchief in his hand and said, "My mother's life, my eldest brother's suffering in exile, and my second brother's revenge, the second branch wouldn't think that being expelled from the Marquis' Mansion can wipe out everything, right?"
"Tell my second uncle and second aunt to pray more when they have time so that my second brother can be found soon. Otherwise, when I think of my second brother, I will not be able to help but take it out on them."
There were many ladies from prominent families in the garden, but they were all tactful. Seeing their former sisters now confronting each other like enemies, they all stayed away from them.
But I couldn't help looking over here. People like to listen to gossip and join in the fun.
Chen Xian didn't expect that Chen Tang would dare to threaten her so blatantly. She was so angry that her palms itched. When she thought of the time Chen Tang slapped her, she couldn't help it.
Chen Tang knew what Chen Xian wanted to do, but even if she lent her a few more courage, she would not dare to do it. It would be almost as if she didn't want to live anymore.
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