“Miss, the manor is holding a small Mid-Autumn Festival banquet today. Later, all the guests will arrive. They say the Minister’s family will also be coming today,” Zihe reported.
"Oh?" Xie Lingqin raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. Her third uncle's family had always had very little contact with the General's Mansion, especially after her mother's death, they almost stopped interacting.
In previous years, I never participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet; at most, I would send someone a gift. But today, the sun has risen in the west.
"What are the Second Madam and the Second Miss doing?"
Upon hearing this, Zihe's expression immediately turned sour. "You were right, Miss. Second Aunt has been released."
"Don't be angry. She's no longer a concubine. She's just a concubine. The general is only doing this for the sake of his reputation. After all, even if Xie Lingyu is favored by the Prince, the affection between General Xie and his second concubine has already been torn apart. Whether it was intentional or not is a different matter."
“What you say is true, Miss. However, there is another matter. Miss, I have observed that Aunt Wan has been in a bad mood these past few days and has not improved at all. The doctor said it is a symptom of pregnancy, but I don’t think that’s the case.”
Xie Lingqin nodded, a dark glint flashing in her eyes. "I know about this. By the way, has Xie Danling returned?"
"I heard it's still on its way and will arrive later."
Xie Lingqin thought for a moment and then waved her hand.
After having breakfast and resting in the courtyard for a while, Xie Lingqin got up and went outside with Zihe and Tridacna.
From afar, you can see Xie Yushu standing there, directing people to serve tea and prepare snacks.
Everything was in perfect order and proceeded with composure.
"This Steward Xie is truly remarkable. He arrived so late yesterday and still had to start preparing. Now, not only are the preparations excellent, but he can also pronounce the name of everyone in this mansion."
“He studied commerce in Ye City. For a businessman, memory and the ability to judge people and situations are essential skills,” Xie Lingqin said softly.
“Yes, Miss is also very capable.” Zihe nodded. “Miss can see through the strengths of others, and she is an outstanding one.”
Xie Lingzhu smiled faintly and remained silent.
"Xie Yushu is very capable, Miss, Sister Zihe. Don't underestimate him just because he doesn't know martial arts. His ability to remain clear-headed and react quickly when facing danger is unmatched by ordinary people."
The giant clam looked on with admiration.
Xie Lingqin and Zihe couldn't help but look at her.
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," Xie Lingqin offered a very pertinent opinion.
Tridacna's face immediately turned bright red. "Miss, you're so naughty."
"Oh, big sister is already here."
Just then, Xie Lingyu's voice rang out from behind.
Xie Lingqin turned around and saw Xie Lingyu approaching with her maid behind the flower branch. Beside her was a woman dressed in simple clothes, with light makeup and her black hair simply tied in a bun with a green hairpin inserted diagonally.
Already possessing a certain charm, the jade belt cinching her waist added a touch of...
"Why are you staring at me like that, Miss?" The second concubine tugged at her sleeve, her eyes filled with undisguised anger.
Xie Lingqin withdrew her scanning gaze and smiled, "Second Aunt, you look really good today."
"It's all because of Miss Bai. She was stripped of her position as the second concubine and suffered many injuries. So she can't be too ostentatious."
"Yes, if Second Aunt hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it. Besides, that was a matter of great power, and it's only been a few days. Second Aunt is already able to get out of bed and walk with such grace. It's truly remarkable."
The mocking tone provoked the second concubine, whose usually composed expression turned ferocious. "Xie Lingqin, don't be so smug. I underestimated you in the past. You'll get your comeuppance eventually."
Xie Lingqin smiled calmly, "Yes, I saw the retribution for Second Aunt."
"Heh, Xie Lingqin, you're a woman who's well past the age of marriage and still unmarried, with no one coming to propose to you. You'd better not embarrass yourself here."
"Yes, my second aunt wanted me to marry him, but in the end, she tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead, and ended up like this."
"you……"
"And Second Concubine, I need to remind you that you just said that you have been stripped of your position as a concubine. Not to mention that you overstepped your bounds by referring to yourself as 'I' in front of me before, which I don't want to talk about now... you are just a concubine. It is my magnanimity that I am not holding it against you, so don't push your luck."
Every word Xie Lingqin uttered made the second concubine tremble with anger.
Xie Lingqin then nodded to Zihe and Tridacna, "Let's go over there and see if we need any help."
"yes."
Watching Xie Lingqin lead her people away, Xie Lingyu spoke softly, "Mother, don't worry, everything is ready. Today, we will surely wipe Xie Lingqin's reputation clean and leave her with no place to bury her."
Second Aunt looked at Xie Lingyu and said, "Lingyu, this Xie Lingqin is not the Xie Lingqin we used to know. We must be careful today."
"Don't worry, Mother."
Not long after, Aunt Wan came out, supported by her maid. General Xie was also by her side, looking concerned and nervous, as if he was afraid that Aunt Wan would fall or get hurt.
Today is a small Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and all the concubines in the general's mansion have come out. For a time, the place was filled with red flowers and green willows, making it quite lively.
Afterwards, the Minister of Personnel and his wife came to visit, and surprisingly, the Marquis of Zhongyong was also among them.
It goes without saying that Yuwen Xian came for Xie Lingyu.
There was also the wife of the Vice Minister, the younger sister of the Second Concubine. As soon as she sat down, she exchanged a glance with the wife of the Minister of Personnel.
That's right, the person who invited the Vice Minister's wife yesterday was the wife of the Minister of Personnel, Xie Lingqin's aunt.
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