General Xie tried to smooth things over, and just as he was speaking, several more adults arrived at the general's mansion with their daughters.
The General's Mansion was quite lively now. Fortunately, Xie Lingqin had made prior arrangements with Xie Yushu and was well-prepared, so another table was immediately set up.
General Xie, who was usually humble, couldn't stop smiling.
This proves that the General's Mansion enjoys enduring honor and favor.
Xie Lingqin lowered her head and sipped her tea, smiling faintly without saying a word. It was obvious that these people were all here for Wang Renyi and Yu Qingyi.
Of course, the latter is more likely. After all, the heir of Prince Qing's mansion has a solid foundation, is favored by the emperor, and is still unmarried. Who wouldn't want to have such a beautiful and charming woman in their possession?
"Hey, isn't Xie Lingqin the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion? Why is she sitting at the next table? And who are you, woman? You're dressed like a dead person, yet you're sitting next to the General's Mansion. Isn't there already a pregnant concubine sitting here?"
Just as everyone was about to pick up their chopsticks, Yu Qingyi suddenly looked at the second concubine sitting a little below General Xie and seemed quite puzzled, as if she hadn't noticed General Xie's embarrassed expression after he finished speaking.
Of course, the second concubine was even more embarrassed. She had deliberately dressed so simply today in order to make General Xie feel sorry for her. Just now, when General Xie looked at her, he did indeed feel sorry for her, just as she expected. So, when she sat down, she simply sat here.
As a guest, the Prince Xian naturally wouldn't say anything. After all, she was Xie Lingyu's mother, and there was nothing wrong with her sitting next to Xie Lingyu.
As for Xie Lingqin, there weren't enough seats at the main table, so it was understandable that she sat with the young ladies from wealthy families to entertain them.
After all, this has been the case every year for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet over the years. As long as the general doesn't speak, no one else will say anything, and Aunt Wan certainly wouldn't dare to say anything.
Unexpectedly, Yu Qingyi said it so awkwardly, and his face turned deathly pale.
"Young Master Yi, well, she is Xie Lingyu's mother after all." After a long pause, General Xie spoke up somewhat awkwardly.
"Oh, so the rule of the General's Mansion is that the legitimate daughter sits at the side table, while a concubine with no official status sits at the main table, and this illegitimate daughter..."
Yu Qingyi seemed to find it particularly amusing and even laughed.
At this moment, Xie Lingqin, seeing the awkwardness at the main table, finally stood up and gave a graceful bow. "Young Master Yi, it's not my fault, it's because I wanted to sit here myself. There are so many guests today, and Aunt Wan is pregnant and needs your care. As the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, it is my duty to share your burdens."
Each word is clear, unhurried, and reveals profound meaning.
But seeing this, the second concubine almost wanted to tear off that hypocritical face.
"Oh." Yu Qingyi glanced at Xie Lingqin, then looked away after a long while and remained silent.
"You, why aren't you going to the other table?" General Xie's face was already showing signs of embarrassment, and he immediately gave his second concubine a soft shout.
This was extremely embarrassing for someone with so many guests in the room.
The second aunt tightened her grip. She couldn't blame Yu Qing for speaking out, so she had to blame Xie Lingqin for everything.
She had been married into the general's mansion for many years, and she thought that being stripped of her status as a concubine and beaten was already the end of her life. But she never expected that today, in front of so many people, she would be tricked again.
Xie Lingqin, don't worry, you won't be smug for long.
“Young Master Yi, she is my mother. As a daughter, I should prioritize filial piety. Since my mother cannot sit here, I can only sit with her at the table to the side.” Xie Lingyu’s expression tightened, and she suddenly spoke softly.
As she spoke, a hint of moisture welled up in her eyes.
He looked so wronged and pitiful.
Xie Lingqin suddenly smiled inwardly. Could it be that Xie Lingyu thought Yu Qingyi...?
This is going to be interesting.
Yu Qingyi looked at Xie Lingyu at this moment, his exquisite lips suddenly pursed tightly together, his eyes lightly filled with a smile, and under Xie Lingyu's expectant gaze, he softly uttered two words, "Okay."
good?
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu looked at Yu Qingyi in disbelief.
She said it on purpose. Prince Yi cared about her, so he would naturally not make things difficult for her mother out of consideration for her. Unexpectedly, Prince Yi actually agreed.
"Young Master Yi..."
"It's rare to see such a filial daughter, Miss Er. It's wonderful," Yu Qingyi continued to praise.
Xie Lingyu...
---Aside---
Well, on a side note, Xiaoxiang has an author perk. I forgot about it last year, but I remembered it this year, just yesterday, after djcat03 gave me 100 diamonds.
On the author's birthday, all reader donations go to the author alone, without any sharing with the website. So, if any readers want to wait until the new chapter is finished before donating, well, you can do it today.
Yes, that's right, it's today.
Yes, that's right. I was both excited and heartbroken yesterday.
(PS: Of course, supporting the official version is great, mwah~)
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