The car stopped at the side gate of the Xu family mansion, and Xinghua led Xu Zhuohua inside.
The only memory the original owner had of this house was her own little courtyard. From the time she was taken back to the Xu family until she was sent to the temple, she almost never left that little courtyard except for major holidays.
Therefore, the Xu family's residence is winding and circuitous, and without Xinghua's guidance, Xu Zhuohua would probably have gotten lost.
Fortunately, Xu Zhuohua wasn't a pampered young lady with bound feet, so she didn't need anyone to help her walk.
On the way, they encountered several servants of the Xu family, but none of them gave the two of them a second glance and they walked away in a hurry.
In the original owner's memory, the fact that she was impersonating the young lady was a taboo in the Xu family, and no one could mention it, because Xu Shinong believed that only by doing it thoroughly could she deceive the gods and spirits.
So if it were six years ago, these servants would definitely have bowed to the young lady.
Xu Zhuohua didn't want these people to bow to her, but she felt their behavior was a bit strange. After all, she had been brought back to the Xu family and shouldn't be treated coldly.
"Xinghua, why did Master bring me back?"
Xinghua is not very old, and she speaks and acts rashly, looking rather silly. "Last night, the master suddenly said he missed you, and then immediately sent someone to pick you up."
Xu Zhuohua sensed something was amiss, so she asked, "What happened while I was away for the past few years?"
"The eldest young master got married, the second young master went to study in Xinhai City and hasn't returned yet, and the third young master went abroad with the second young lady and just returned recently. The house is very lively now because the second young lady doesn't like the master's new concubine."
Xu Zhuohua felt ashamed. Xu Shinong already had four concubines six years ago. However, all four children of the Xu family were born to the first wife. None of the four concubines had conceived after so many years, which showed how ruthless the first wife was.
Xu Zhuohua secretly grumbled to himself, "They have so much spare money to marry a concubine, yet they leave the original owner in a temple to pray for his own daughter without giving her a single penny. How stingy!"
As the master and servant walked and talked, Xu Zhuohua learned about the Xu family's situation over the past few years. The eldest son had started a business in Xinhai City, and now the Xu family had shed its landlord status and joined the Chamber of Commerce.
In short, they became increasingly wealthy. The more chaotic the outside world was, the more valuable food became, and the richer the Xu family became.
When Xu Zhuohua arrived at the small courtyard she remembered, she almost didn't recognize it. It was so desolate that the weeds were taller than the door. There was no sign of human life, and she wondered if it was haunted at night.
In front of the dilapidated courtyard gate, a beautiful figure caught Xu Zhuohua's eye.
Having grown up with Xu Minghua since childhood, the original owner had already deeply imprinted her image in her mind.
Although she hadn't seen him since he was twelve, Xu Zhuohua recognized him at a glance.
Xu Minghua was wearing a neat little dress, her hair was permed into waves that bounced as she turned her head. The girl was charming and cute, with bright eyes. She was stunned the moment she saw Xu Zhuohua.
Xu Zhuohua was strikingly beautiful. Her navy blue robe made her look radiant and dignified. Her hair was simply styled on top of her head, with a strand of black hair hanging down in front of her chest. Her hair was piled high like a lotus flower in autumn water.
"Second Miss." Xinghua bowed first, then nudged Xu Zhuohua and whispered, "This is the Second Miss, Eldest Miss, please bow as well."
As a modern person, Xu Zhuohua stood as straight as an iron plate, motionless in place.
This is Xu Minghua, the second young lady who was born on the same day, month, and year as the original owner. As the only daughter of the Xu family, she was spoiled since childhood and bullied the original owner a lot, so Xu Zhuohua would never bow to her no matter what.
Xu Minghua's face held a mocking smile, which seemed particularly inappropriate on the girl's innocent face. "Xu Shuhua, what's wrong? Don't you recognize me?"
Although Xu Zhuohua remained expressionless, she inwardly rolled her eyes. "I know you? How could I not know you?"
The original owner had always been obedient to Xu Minghua, and dared not even raise her voice. Xu Zhuohua's reaction clearly made Xu Minghua uncomfortable. She snorted coldly and leisurely walked towards Xu Zhuohua.
"Hmph, I see you're having a good time in the temple, you're quite handsome."
Xu Zhuohua didn't hear any appreciation in her words; instead, she felt a strong sense of jealousy.
The original owner was not only prettier than Xu Minghua since childhood, but even though Xu Minghua dresses fashionably now, she still can't compare to the elegant and dignified Xu Zhuohua who is unforgettable at first glance.
Anyone would be jealous, but Xu Zhuohua didn't care, after all, she was the one who was beautiful now.
"Thank you for the compliment. You look beautiful right now."
Perhaps due to a lack of nutrition during puberty, the original owner was not tall, almost half a head shorter than Xu Minghua, who was wearing high heels.
Xu Minghua tilted her chin up and rolled her eyes at Xu Zhuohua, saying, "I know I'm pretty, you don't need to tell me."
Xu Zhuohua simply smiled at Xu Minghua. She was indeed a lively and pretty young woman, but she was far inferior to Xu Zhuohua.
The girl's competitive spirit and jealousy were subtly stirring in the air, and Xu Minghua could hardly contain himself. "Let's go, the makeup artist is waiting for you in the side hall. Now that you're home, dress up nicely and let my father take a good look at you."
After saying that, Xu Minghua turned and left, holding his head high with arrogance.
Xu Zhuohua suddenly remembered something.
Xu Shi Nong suddenly thought of the original owner of this body. Could it be that she felt the original owner was of age and wanted to marry her as a new concubine? Could it be that wealthy families could do such a thing?
Xu Zhuohua became more and more frightened. Even if she wanted to lie down, she definitely wouldn't lie down next to the old man.
Grabbing Xinghua's hand, Xu Zhuohua asked her seriously, "Why did Master suddenly bring me back? What happened at home? When did Master's seventh concubine enter the family?"
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