Why am I treating her so respectfully today? Is it because I truly value her, or am I testing her?
Xie Lingqin then raised her head and smiled slightly, "Father, what my sister said makes sense."
In short, it was a compliment to Xie Lingyu.
Xie Lingyu and Xie Danling were both taken aback. Xie Danling looked at her with even more surprise in her eyes, but then Xie Lingqin said in a formal tone, "However, these concubines are usually quite well-behaved in the General's Mansion. It would be unfair to only look for those who have been in charge of the household. How about we follow the order in which they entered the mansion?"
This statement clearly resonated with General Xie.
Without comparison, there is no harm. If Xie Lingqin hadn't said those words, one would only think that Xie Lingyu was genuinely thinking of the General's Mansion.
However, once Xie Lingqin said these words, and compared them, it became clear that her selfish motives were quite serious.
If we follow the order of entry into the mansion, then it truly depends entirely on the general.
"Shu'er." General Xie hesitated for a long time before calling out to a woman in her thirties sitting below him.
Upon hearing the sound, the woman hurriedly and happily stepped forward.
Xie Lingyu, standing to the side, noticed that this person's expression was not good.
This concubine, relying on her youthful appearance and good skin, schemed to get close to her father. She wasn't truly devoted to her mother and wasn't someone easy to control.
No, she had to stop it.
"Master." The concubine stepped forward respectfully with a smile on her face.
General Xie waved his hand, "You entered the manor after the second concubine, so you'll be in charge for now..."
Before the words were finished, a loud "thump" was heard from the front hall.
It turned out that Aunt Wan, who had been standing there the whole time, had fainted.
"What's wrong? Call a doctor."
General Xie walked down from the head of the table.
The maidservant supporting Aunt Wan immediately panicked, "This servant doesn't know, this servant doesn't know!"
"You're a maidservant by Aunt Wan's side, how could you not know?" Xie Lingyu said with a hint of reproach.
She knew that her father still had some feelings for this Aunt Wan.
A moment later, the doctor arrived. He examined Aunt Wan's hand, and after a short while, while everyone looked on with puzzled expressions, he smiled and cupped his hands to General Xie, saying, "Congratulations, General! Congratulations, Aunt Wan is pregnant."
What?
General Xie was taken aback for a moment, then burst into loud laughter.
"Okay, okay, okay."
"this……"
Xie Lingqin stepped forward and said in a good mood, "Then we're going to have another baby girl."
“Father, if Aunt Wan is pregnant, it would be a great achievement. I think it would be best for her to take charge of the household. Besides, Aunt Wan is usually very reliable, so she is the most suitable person.”
At this moment, Xie Lingyu stepped forward gracefully and immediately spoke to General Xie with joy.
Xie Danling, naturally siding with Xie Lingyu, immediately echoed, "Father, I think Second Sister is right."
General Xie was pleased. He glanced at Xie Lingyu, then looked at Xie Lingqin, and asked, "Lingqin, what do you think?"
Xie Lingqin showed no particular expression, saying, "Your daughter will follow your father's arrangements."
The concubine named Shu'er, who had been standing nearby, immediately lost her joy.
This good deal that was within my grasp... is gone just like that.
General Xie then ordered his men to help the still unconscious Consort Wan away. After that, he dismissed the concubines and followed her.
Having a child late in life
There's something to be happy about.
Xie Lingqin put down her teacup and got up to leave.
"Big sister, you must be very sad that things didn't go as you wished."
In front of Xie Danling, Xie Lingyu still had to put on a gentle and demure act.
Xie Lingqin glanced at her, seemingly puzzled, "Sister, I don't understand what you mean."
"You caused my mother to lose her power as head of the household, and now you want to win over that concubine. Do you want to deny it?"
"You're overthinking it, little sister." Xie Lingqin made a move to leave.
Suddenly, someone grabbed his arm.
When I turned around, it was Xie Danling.
"open."
Xie Lingqin's eyes turned slightly cold, and her voice suddenly deepened.
Xie Danling was intimidated by that look, but she didn't let go of his hand. Instead, she raised her head and puffed out her chest, saying, "Now that I'm back, and I'll be staying in the manor for a while, you can forget about hurting my second sister."
"Yes, no one hurt your second sister."
Xie Lingqin didn't want to pay any attention to him.
"Danling, don't be like this. She is still your own sister." Xie Lingyu said, pretending to persuade her.
However, when he met Xie Lingqin's gaze, his expression was clearly one of smugness and provocation.
“However, elder sister, no matter what you think or do, Heaven has eyes. Fortunately, it was discovered that Aunt Wan was pregnant, and she is in charge of the household. That is true fairness.” Xie Lingyu said softly. After speaking, she gestured for Xie Danling to release Xie Lingqin. “Let’s go, I’ll take you to see Mother.”
"Hmph, you better shut up."
Xie Pinling abruptly shook off Xie Lingqin's hand and strode out of the front hall with Xie Lingyu.
The maids in the hall couldn't help but lower their heads and hold their breath, not daring to speak loudly.
However, the young lady didn't seem angry at all. She straightened her sleeves and left.
On the garden path.
Zihe looked in the direction of her second aunt's residence, somewhat indignant.
"I should have thought of a way to stop the young master from coming back."
"No need, I knew Xie Lingyu would bring Xie Danling back."
"How did you know, Miss?"
"It's the autumn exams, so many academies will be on holiday," Xie Lingqin said. Of course, she had already known this news a few days earlier.
I've been wandering the streets of Beirong City for so long, and it wasn't just for the sake of opening a hot pot restaurant.
"However, the Second Miss probably never imagined that you personally delivered Aunt Wan to her, and she was still smug about it. She really thinks she's so clever."
Xie Lingqin's mood suddenly improved as well. "Heaven's sins can be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins cannot be forgiven."
She gave Xie Lingyu far too much time.
But, Aunt Wan...
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