Thinking of this, she hurriedly went into the kitchen, but before she could prepare the ingredients, she saw Zhang Ting run in with a shocked look on her face.
"Manager Xu, it seems like there are some people outside making a fuss, saying that something we have doesn't taste right. I really can't handle these customers outside."
Hearing this, Xu Yuehuai didn't think much of it and quickly walked out, never expecting that all of this was just a trap deliberately set by Zhang Ting.
After sending the person away, Zhang Ting crossed her arms over her chest, a hint of bloodlust in her eyes, and took out some crushed peanuts from her waist bag: "Xu Yuehuai, of all people to offend, you had to try and steal someone from me. Now you'll suffer for it."
As she spoke, she lifted the lid and sprinkled crushed peanuts on top, as if she could already see the dawn of victory.
Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside, indicating that Xu Yuehuai had almost finished dealing with the situation.
She quickly seized the opportunity to slip away.
Xu Yuehuai did not notice anything unusual and finished the pastries step by step. When she saw that it was getting late, she quickly packed them up and even saved a portion for Jiang Qianqian.
But as I passed by the lobby, I happened to see Jiang Qianqian doing her homework.
She quickly went up and patted her on the shoulder: "If you're hungry, go and take the pastries from the back and eat them yourself. I don't know when I'll be back, it might be quite late. If you really can't wait, go find Third Sister to sleep with you."
Xu Yuehuai then boarded a carriage and headed towards the Duke of Zhenguo's residence.
As soon as they got off the carriage, people around them started talking, especially the wealthy women from high-ranking official families, who began to point and whisper.
"I really didn't expect that someone of her status could attend such a banquet. It's truly like a toad trying to eat swan meat."
The people around her echoed her sentiments, staring at Xu Yuehuai: "Yes, it seems anyone can get into this mansion. Maybe she's just here to curry favor."
There were all sorts of opinions. Xu Yuehuai had long since come to accept discrimination because of her identity as a normal thing and didn't think much of it.
Just then, Xu Yuehuai wanted to take a step forward, and more and more people gathered around her.
I really didn't want her to come in; it's really inappropriate for their status to be here today.
At that moment, Qi Guze stepped forward and shielded the person behind him.
Those high-ranking officials and nobles were immediately frightened upon seeing the Regent's face and cautiously retreated.
At this moment, Qi Guze had no intention of giving these seemingly important people any face.
He coldly mocked, "You spoke of Manager Xu like that just now, do you think you are of a high status? Everyone is here to offer their congratulations, but you insist on spoiling the fun. I don't think you have any reason to go in."
At this moment, the women of high-ranking officials and nobles could not understand what kind of drug Xu Yuehuai had given the Regent to make him so infatuated.
"Your Highness, we were just joking around. I'm sure Manager Xu doesn't mind." She said with a smile, completely unaware of the seriousness of the matter.
However, Xu Yuehuai kept a straight face, clearly still harboring resentment towards what she had just said. But she also knew what kind of person Qi Guze was and didn't want to embarrass everyone.
"There's no need to argue with them. Given my background, it's understandable that people have this opinion."
"Your Highness, let's go inside first, lest we give others cause for gossip."
These people were only superficially submissive; behind Xu Yuehuai's back, they didn't treat him well at all.
"She's just relying on the Regent's backing. Let's take advantage of the Regent's absence and give her a good beating!"
These women are utterly useless, spending their days gossiping at home, yet they know everything about the affairs of other princely mansions.
They put on airs about their clothes as soon as they came out; Xu Yuehuai and they were never on the same wavelength.
Coincidentally, Zhenguo Gongzheng learned of the Xu family's whereabouts today.
He couldn't wait to find out the truth, so he went to the Xu family to ask them. He felt that Xu Yuehuai must be their biological daughter, and maybe the Xu family adopted her from somewhere.
However, the Xu family's attitude toward this matter was also very clear.
He shook his head slightly. Although the person in front of him was someone they dared not offend, he still had to say the truth: "Duke Zhenguo, we cannot stand here because of your status, but Xu Yuehuai is our own son."
This showed a fairly firm attitude, but the other party still didn't believe it.
After all, Xu Yuehuai had no feelings for his parents.
She had long seen through her parents' true colors, and she still remembered them, only watching her life gradually improve.
This was like a new way out for them, which is why the Xu family took a liking to Xu Yuehuai's current net worth and kept pestering him.
Furthermore, given the Xu family's resolute attitude, the Duke of Zhenguo didn't know what to say, so he left some money and departed.
"I apologize for bothering you today, but I hope that what you have said is the truth and not because you have your eye on something else." The title of Duke Zhenguo is not just for show; it is a real title.
He wasn't afraid of anyone, and after returning, he told the Duchess the truth: "I went to ask today, and the Xu family still insists that Xu Yuehuai is their biological daughter. No matter how much they like her, there's nothing we can do."
Hearing these words, the Duchess was deeply saddened. She lowered her eyes and said, "I just feel that Xu Yuehuai is our biological daughter. She looks very similar to us in every way."
The Duke of Zhenguo was also very helpless after hearing this. He also wanted Xu Yuehuai to be his biological daughter, but all of this was somewhat unrealistic.
"No matter what, we can't just take her from their family. If all else fails, she can be our goddaughter, and we can invite her to our home from time to time."
The Duchess also felt this was the best solution and nodded in agreement.
Only in this way could she slightly alleviate her inner emotions, and only then could her hopes remain in one person.
Hearing the arguing at the door, the Duchess knew that these people had indeed questioned Xu Yuehuai's identity.
When he stepped forward in person, everyone bowed their heads in that instant.
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