The west wind cuts off the works of a humble daughter who should be married off. A first-class noble's wife, a humble daughter who should be married off. A first-class noble's wife, a humble daughter who should be married off. Volume 1 Chapter 055: The Plain Wife, The Old Lady's Scheme

  Xia Lao Ye had a puzzled expression, and asked in confusion "What's going on?" Why the look of impending doom, could it be that the mansion has been robbed?

  Si De's face was flushed with excitement as he began to recount the events of the day to Old Master Xia, emphasizing how outrageous it was that Li and her daughter had tried to forcibly take the betrothal gifts in front of everyone. He also told them about the big commotion they had caused at the Pear Courtyard together with Old Madam Xia. Every detail, no matter how small, was thoroughly recounted.

  Xia Lao Ye's face turned darker as he listened, his first wife was openly disgracing him. If the imperial historians were to find out, who knows what kind of trouble they would stir up for him with the emperor. He had finally gotten a promising future ahead of him, but his foolish first wife kept putting obstacles in his way. And his mother, why was she also being foolish and causing more trouble?

  He thought again about this morning when he had just dealt with that batch of officials, and the words spoken by the Emperor himself. The fire in his heart surged upwards.

  "Where is your wife and the two young ladies? Where are they now?"

  This mother and daughter are really going crazy, they don't even think before acting, can't they consider this husband and father for once? Aren't they obviously cutting off his career path now? This wind cannot be tolerated, he must teach them a good lesson today.

  "Madam and the two young ladies are at Chunxi Residence."

  Xia Lao Ye heard this and swung his sleeve, strode with big steps towards Chun Xi's residence.

  Si De stood still, stretching his neck to gaze at Old Man Xia's receding back until he could no longer see the other's figure, then hastily walked over to a nearby dense big tree.

  At this time, Wan Yu walked out from behind the thick tree trunk, untied the bulging package from her waist and handed it to Si De, smiling and saying "Well done, this is the young lady's reward for you."

  She had been hiding behind the big tree and eavesdropping since just now, and also knew that these four were indeed very diligent in their work and spoke very well. Naturally, she also gave him a not small amount of silver.

  Si De's eyebrows opened with a smile as he took the purse, weighed it slightly, and laughed even more happily, saying "Thank you, Second Miss, for your reward. If there's anything else that needs to be done in the future, just give orders, I'll definitely get it done."

  But all he had to do was tell the old master about a few things that happened today, and he would get such a large reward. Such a good errand, he couldn't wait to do it several more times.

  Late Jade nodded and said, "Remember, don't leak out what happened just now. In the future, there will be a place where you can use it."

  The four of them left in high spirits, with the silver coins clutched tightly in their bosoms.

  But Xia Lao Ye rushed to Chun Xi Ju in a flurry, without even giving the maid time to report, and strode straight in.

  Mr. Li was pacing back and forth in the room of Old Mrs. Chunxi, anxiously turning around in circles over Xia Lian's and Xia Rong's affairs.

  Mrs. Xia sat on the couch in the house with a gloomy face, obviously still angry. Both Xia Lian and Xia Rong looked nervous.

  Mr. Li thought for a long time but couldn't think of any good solution, so he could only look at Old Lady Xia and say "Mother, do you have any good ideas?"

  She is now really anxious to death, and no matter how hard she thinks, she can't think of a good solution. As soon as she thinks that her daughter's reputation will be ruined and she may not be able to get married again, she becomes even more anxious like an ant on a hot pot. She can only pin her hopes on the old lady, looking forward to seeing if she can come up with a good idea.

  Just as Mrs. Xia was about to say something, Mr. Xia stormed in with a furious face, his momentum fierce and intimidating. Anyone with a brain could tell at a glance that he was in a towering rage, and it would be best for those who knew what was good for them to steer clear of him.

  But Li still had no idea, and when she saw Old Master Xia, her eyes lit up as if she had grasped the last straw to save her life. She rushed forward hastily, tightly grabbing onto Old Master Xia's sleeve and said, "Master, you're back! You must save us, Lian'er and Rong'er! That little scoundrel Xia Tingcong is heartless, not even caring about her own sister. She's a wolf in sheep's clothing! Master, please take charge for the sake of my daughter and me!" After speaking, she covered her face with her sleeve and began to sob, deciding to shift all the blame onto Xia Tingcon so that Old Master wouldn't scold her.

  Xia Lao Ye angrily tore away the hand of Li Shi grasping his sleeve, and with a gloomy face said "You still have the nerve to say such things, I ask you, this morning when I was not in the mansion, when the people from Jing Wang Fu came to deliver the betrothal gifts, what kind of shameful thing did you do in front of them?"

  If it weren't for the attendant from the mansion coming to report to him, he still wouldn't have known that his own wife would dare to do something so shameless in public and now she even dares to shift the blame onto Jing'er. Does this ignorant woman want to see him lose his official position?

  At this thought, Xia Lao Ye's eyes, filled with anger, suddenly turned into sharp swords and shot straight at Li Shi, making him feel wave after wave of terror.

  Li tried to calm her mind, her eyes darting around, not daring to look directly at Old Master Xia. Her brain quickly turned: Could it be that the old master already knew what she had done today? That's why he was so angry and rushed over? Who could have been so bold as to go to the old master and tattle on her? If she found out, she would definitely have someone sew the person's mouth shut with a needle.

  Seeing Xia Lao Ye's increasingly gloomy face, Li Shi couldn't help but feel afraid and flustered, and could only hastily explain: "Old Master, don't listen to those petty people slandering me, I didn't do anything shameful that can't be seen by others, it must be someone else trying to frame me."

  She can now only stubbornly insist that she has done nothing, and as long as she doesn't admit it, even the master can do nothing to her.

  Old Master Xia saw that Li was still pretending to be innocent, wasn't this clearly trying to play him for a fool? He suddenly became enraged, his face red and his neck thick, and loudly shouted "You still dare not admit your guilt until now, without wind there is no wave, if you really didn't do it, could others frame you unjustly? You are so unrepentant, yet you still try to deceive me, then this Xia household cannot tolerate you, you will pack your things and return to your mother's house immediately."

  Li heard this and immediately became as still as a wooden chicken, her whole person foolishly stunned in place. The old master actually wanted her to return to her natal home, wasn't that clearly wanting to drive her out? If she left like this, what face would she have to go out and see people again?

  Xia Lian and Xia Rong also heard this, their faces filled with fear and trepidation. Xia Lian hastily stepped forward and said "Father, this really has nothing to do with Mother, it's all Summer Listening's fault, how can you blame Mother?"

  Xia Rong also nodded repeatedly "Yes, Father. It's all that little cheap person's fault, you don't know, daughter was harmed by her and soon no one will want me."

  "Shut up, all of you! Do you think I don't know? You two are also involved in today's incident. A young unmarried girl from a good family like yours, daring to snatch your sister's betrothal gifts in front of outsiders and shouting abuses... Your father's face is almost lost because of you. From now on, both of you stay in your own courtyard and don't take half a step out. Copy the 'Female Precepts' five hundred times for me, and when you learn the rules, then you can come out."

  Xia Lian and Xia Rong were so scared that they didn't dare to make a sound, they could only stand there with their heads down. They had never seen their father scold them like this before, it was clear that he was really angry this time.

  Mrs. Xia, who was sitting on the couch, spoke at the right time and said, "Yu'er, let's just forget about today's matter. Although Li did something wrong, after all, she is still Yu'er's mother. Sending her back to her natal family like this will inevitably lead to criticism from others. Let's spare her this once."

  This Li family is also her natal family, she still has to maintain some of it.

  Xia Lao Ye's chest heaved, and he let out a sigh. "Since Mother has spoken personally, then son will listen to Mother and spare her this time." Hum, if it weren't for Mother backing her up, he would have to teach her a good lesson this time.

  Mrs. Xia smiled and nodded, then said "Yu'er, what do you plan to do about today's matter? The reputation of Lian'er and Rong'er... Alas, must they really spend their whole lives locked up at home?"

  This Li family is still okay, and if the news gets out, it will just be a bad reputation for bullying a concubine. Every household in the back house will have some of this kind of thing, but Lian'er and Rong'er are in trouble. They are all unmarried ladies in the boudoir, and once the news gets out, which family will still be willing to come and ask for marriage?

  Xia Lao Ye took a deep breath, also being angered, and slowly said "Have Erzi go to Li Yuan later, let Lan Er tell Ning Er. Let her, for the sake of sisterly affection, go tell Jing Wang Shizi, and shut those servants' mouths."

  After all, if this matter is spread out, it's likely to have an impact on his official career. Now the only thing to do is to go and tell Lian'er to advise Jing'er well.

  Xia Lao Ye turned his head and glared at Li Shi with anger, it was all because of this foolish woman, if not for her, how would he end up being entangled in these troubles. Truly, she was good for nothing but causing trouble.

  "After some thought, he said to Old Lady Xia, 'Mother, I have something else to discuss with you.'"

  Old Lady Xia raised her eyelids and asked in a puzzled tone, "What's going on? Speak up."

  Xia Lao Ye pursed his lips and said, "My son wants to make Lan Er a proper wife."

  This was a decision he made after thinking for a long time. Now that Ning'er is about to marry into the Jing Wang Fu, and her mother will be promoted to a proper wife, she will thank him more or less in her heart. At that time, it will not be possible for her to speak beautifully on his behalf in front of the Jing Wang's son, and with the support of this son-in-law, he will naturally have a smooth official career and rise rapidly through the ranks.

  Mrs. Li heard this and immediately came to her senses, shouting in a shrill voice "What? Want to lift that lowly woman as a legitimate wife? No way, I absolutely will not agree." How could she tolerate Water's lowly woman becoming a legitimate wife, wasn't Master cutting into her heart with a knife?

  Xia Lian and Xia Rong also had a look of indignation on their faces after hearing this. If that concubine became a legitimate wife, wouldn't Xia Ting's status as the eldest daughter be the same as theirs? How could they tolerate such a thing from happening.

  "Shut up, this has nothing to do with you. If you say one more word, I'll have someone send you back to the Li family right away." Anyone who wants to block his promising future will have to ask him if he agrees or not.

  Li was startled and could only turn her head to plead with Old Lady Xia, hoping that she would agree to such a request.

  "Summer old lady heard Summer old gentleman's words, frowned and said: "Yu'er, I disagree with this matter. That Shui Shi is just a merchant's daughter, and her family has declined. How can we raise such a person to be a equal wife?"

  What's most important is that she deeply despises the Shi family, thinking they're just like the Shi aunt, a seductress who only knows how to charm men. If she were to be made a legitimate wife, wouldn't that be fulfilling the wishes of the original Madame Liu? This is absolutely unacceptable. She can't swallow this.

  "Mother, you don't know. This morning at the early court session, Prince Jing's son dealt with a batch of corrupt officials, and many important positions in the imperial court are now vacant. It's just waiting for Prince Jing's son to nominate candidates, and after the emperor approves them, they can take office immediately. This is a great opportunity for my son to rise to power! As long as we promote Lan'er to be his wife, and then have her talk to Ning'er, let Ning'er say a few good words in front of Prince Jing's son, my promotion will be almost certain!"

  There are several lucrative positions among those vacant ones. If he doesn't take the opportunity to promote his official position this time, it's unknown when the next chance will come.

  Mrs. Xia heard this and was also moved in her heart, thinking about whether to agree to her son's request. But after a moment's thought, she felt it wasn't suitable. These two maids had already fallen out with her, even if she were to make the mother one of her equals as a wife, it's not certain that she would help Yu'er speak up for good things. It's still better to wait until she grasped the opponent's handle and coerced them directly.

  She thought of this and waved her hand, saying "This matter is not urgent, let's talk about it in a few days." She had to hurry up with her plan and catch the handle of that second girl as soon as possible.

  Mr. Xia opened his mouth, wanting to say something else, but seeing Mrs. Xia's expression that didn't want to talk about it anymore, he could only frown and shut his mouth. He couldn't understand why, with such a good opportunity, his mother wouldn't agree to let him make Lan'er his legitimate wife. Fortunately, she hadn't said no, so there was still hope; he could only wait for a few more days before bringing it up again.

  The Li family, however, was a huge stone that had fallen from her heart, revealing a relieved expression. She was so afraid that the old lady would agree earlier, but now it seems that the old lady is still on her side, which is why she didn't agree to the old man's request.

  Before she could finish her delight, Xia Lao Ye's cold voice rang out, "You will return to your room with Lin Er and Rong Er immediately. You are forbidden from leaving for three months without my permission."

  He finished speaking and turned to leave, leaving Li's face frozen in shock.

  The next day, Xia Ting waited in her room for breakfast. Her cheap father had stayed overnight at the pear garden again, and she didn't want to see that annoying face so early, so she let the servant bring breakfast into her room.

  Just as she was savoring a sweet and delicious swallow's nest cake, Late Jade suddenly walked in and said, "Miss, the King of Jing's son has arrived again. He is waiting at the side door right now."

  Xia Ting hastily swallowed the date paste cake in her mouth, a look of surprise on her face. Didn't he say it's not suitable to meet before getting married? How did he end up coming over again?

  Although she was puzzled in her heart, Xia Tingjing still stood up and took Wan Yu out.

  All the way to the side gate of Xia Fu, the exquisite and beautiful carriage was still parked in the same position as last time, and the guard Qing Yu also stood beside the horse.

  After seeing Xia Ting, he clasped his fists and bowed.

  Xia Ting nodded slightly and boarded the carriage with the support of Wan Yu, lifting the curtain and bowing to enter.

  The decorations in the carriage were still the same as last time, and Baili Yongjin was sitting quietly inside. Seeing Xia Tingcong come in, he stretched out his slender white hand to pull him over to sit beside him.

  Xia Ting didn't mind and sat down beside him, then looked up and asked, "Rong Jin, how did you come here? Didn't they say it's not auspicious to meet before the wedding?"

  Baili Rongjin took a hand warmer from someone and handed it to her, smiling lightly as she said "I just finished attending the morning court session. After Li Mama left yesterday, she told me everything that happened, so I was thinking of coming over to see you."

  Although he knew she was clever and Li's mother also said that her stepmother had not been able to make things difficult for her, he still wanted to come over and take a look at her, comfort her.

  Xia Ting's expression froze for a moment before she smiled and said, "I'm fine, they can't do anything to me. It's just a matter of waiting a few more months anyway."

  He came over today specifically because he knew Li was being difficult with her and wanted to grab her betrothal gift, so that's why he rushed over early in the morning.

  Baili Rongjin gazed warmly at Xia Tingcong, her beautiful eyes filled with tenderness. She had an urge to pull Xia into her arms, but instead she lightly grasped Xia's hand.

  A gentle voice softly sounded "Yes, in a few more months you will marry me. In the future, I will definitely not let you suffer."

  Xia Ting smiled and nodded slightly towards Baili Rongyin. She believed that this person would treat her well, just as he had said.

  Suddenly, Baili Yongjin stretched out his hand and carefully removed a delicate pearl flower from Xia Ting's hair, frowning and saying "How did it break."

  The pearls on the pearl flower are about to fall off, and even the agate petals have cracked open a seam. It's clearly been smashed.

  Xia Ting walked over and took a look, also furrowing her brow. She hadn't paid attention to the pearl flower when she was getting dressed today, but when she looked in the mirror, it seemed like something was missing, so she casually picked up one from the jewelry box and pinned it on, not realizing that it was already broken.

  Baili Rongjin put it aside and smiled lightly "Since it's broken, then don't want it. I'll buy you a new one tomorrow."

  While speaking, she helped Xia Ting tidy up her raven-black hair.

  Xia Ting nodded and let the other party take action, saying softly "That's not necessary, there are a few more styles in the box." His willingness was enough.

  Baili Yongjin didn't answer, instead asking "Yesterday, the imperial court dealt with a batch of officials and vacated some important positions. I'd like to ask you, do you have any thoughts on this?"

  Xia Ting looked at her opponent with a puzzled expression "What does the court have to do with me? Why ask me what I think?" What did those vacant positions have to do with her?

  "Many officials want to use this activity to get promoted. Do you, want your father to be promoted?" If she wanted, he could arrange one or two for her.

  My father? Get promoted? Xia Ting Cong was suddenly enlightened, and it turned out that Rong Jin wanted to ask if she had any ideas to let her cheap father take the opportunity to get promoted. And from this tone, if she said yes, he would probably go ahead and arrange something.

  Xia Ting smiled and shook her head, "No need to do so, just arrange it as you like. Don't worry about my father's affairs, I don't have a good relationship with him. You don't have to accommodate him for my sake."

  Baili Rongjin's eyes were filled with a smile, and he really didn't expect Ning'er's answer to be like this. He had originally thought of arranging a higher official position for her father, but only receiving a salary without much real power. After all, the greatest authority he could grant was just that. Unexpectedly, Ning'er opened her mouth and refused directly.

  Xia Ting didn't think so much, in her opinion, her cheap father's official career would only go this far. And not having any great talent, making him a high-ranking official wouldn't be taking up someone else's position for nothing? In the end, receiving his salary but being unable to accomplish anything, wouldn't that harm Rong Jin?

  She was not pleased, and immediately refused. Suddenly she remembered the soup she had stewed that morning, and immediately put the matter aside, lifted the car window curtain and called out to Wan Yu "Wan Yu, go to the kitchen and bring over the black chicken and chestnut soup that's simmering on the stove."

  Wan Yu nodded and hastily quickened her pace, entering the side door of the Xia Manor.

  Xia Ting put down the carriage curtain and turned to ask Baili Yongjin, "Have you had breakfast?"

  Baili Rongjin nodded slightly. Xia Tingjing smiled and said, "Then let's have another bowl of soup, it's good for your body."

  This black chicken and chestnut soup is very suitable for people with physical weakness and blood deficiency, it's just right for them.

  Wan Yu quickly brought over a bowl of steaming hot soup.

  Xia Ting took over the hand and put it on the tea table in the car. He picked up a lotus leaf bowl to fill a bowl for Baili Rongjin, gently holding it in front of him, indicating that he should drink it while it was hot.

  Smelling the fragrance of chicken soup, Baili Rongjin smiled and took over the bowl from Xia Ting's hand, scooped up a spoonful and gently savored it in her mouth.

  After taking a sip, he scooped up a spoonful of soup and extended it to Xia Ting's lips.

  Xia Ting looked at Baili Rongyin in surprise, only to see the other smiling and looking back at her. In his eyes, there was a softness like a cotton ball.

  She smiled lightly and slightly opened her lips to hold the spoon.

  A bowl of delicious and fragrant chicken soup was slowly drunk up by the two people, savoring every spoonful.

  The next day, Xia Ting woke up and got dressed under the service of Wan Yu, with a good mood on her face, sitting by the window. Looking at the white clouds in the sky, she revealed a faint smile.

  "Miss, there's a person outside who claims to be a maid from the Jing Wang Fu and wants to see you. She says she was sent by the young master." Green clothes walked over to Xia Ting's side and said.

  Xia Ting looked slightly surprised, but still said softly "Please let her in." What did Rong Jin send someone over for this time?

  Lu Weng nodded and backed out, and before long, he brought in a woman wearing a yellow goose-colored dress.

  As soon as the other party entered, they respectfully bowed their knees and saluted Xia Ting "Miss Xia, I am Yu Shan, a servant of the young master. I have come to deliver something to Miss Xia on his orders."

  As soon as he finished speaking, he handed over the wooden box in his hand.

  Lu Wenyin subconsciously took over the wooden box and handed it in front of Xia Ting's eyes.

  Xia Ting gently opened the wooden box and found a dozen or so beautiful and delicate pearl flowers inside, which left her somewhat stunned.

  Yesterday her pearl necklace broke, he personally took it off for her and said that he would buy a new one for her today. After coming back, she actually didn't put this matter in her heart, unexpectedly, he still remembered.

  The maid named Yushan continued, "Yesterday, after the young master returned, he ordered all the famous jewelry shops in Kyoto to send their pearl flowers to the Jingwang Mansion. He personally selected them for more than half a day before choosing these dozen or so. Today, when he went out, he handed them over to me and specifically instructed me to deliver them to Miss Xia."

  All these years, she had never seen Shizi pay so much attention to any woman.

  Xia Ting Cong came back to her senses from a daze, her gentle eyes scanned the exquisite and beautiful pearl flowers one by one, and smiled shallowly: "You go back and tell him, I like these very much."

  She was able to put her affairs in his heart at all times, which is another advantage she found on him.

  Yong nodded and said, "As long as Miss Xia likes it, I can also go back and report."

  Xia Ting slightly tilted her head to look at Wan Yu, who immediately took out a handkerchief and handed it to Yu Shan with a smile, and then had Lv Wei personally send him out of the mansion.

  Miss, these pearl flowers are really beautiful. At a glance, I can tell they're rare and precious items. You'll definitely look good wearing them.

  This young master of the Wang family is really good to Miss, let alone the betrothal gifts he sent over the other day. It's probably hard to find a family in the whole capital who would be willing to give away such valuable things as betrothal gifts. Now he has personally selected pearl flowers for Miss, it can be seen that he has put his heart into it.

  Xia Ting smiled faintly and said, "What's rare is not these pearls and flowers, but his heartfelt intention."

  No matter how beautiful the pearl is, it's just an inanimate object. What she values is his genuine and sincere heart towards her.

  It was only yesterday that they had just met, but unexpectedly, because of these beautiful pearl flowers, she actually felt a little bit of longing for him. She picked up one with round and lustrous pearls and pinned it on her hair, looking at herself in the mirror with a faint smile, under the reflection of the pearl flower, she seemed to look even better than yesterday by several degrees.

  In a warm room, Xia Ting An quietly lay on the couch covered with soft fox fur, absorbing the warmth it brought her.

  At this time, Wan Yu pushed open the door from outside and walked in front of Xia Ting Cong, saying "Miss, Fourth Miss is here."

  Xia Ting heard the soft voice and slowly opened her eyes, Xia Qinghe? What is she doing here?

  Although she was somewhat perplexed in her heart, Xia Ting still said to Wan Yu, "Go and invite her in."

  She said and lifted the brocade quilt to get up, took the silver-white cloak placed on one side and put it on. She wondered what summer green lotus would come to find her for.

  Before long, Wan Yu led in a delicate and weak-looking woman.

  Xia Ting came to the table and sat down, inviting the other person "Sit down."

  Xia Qinghe walked up to Xia Tingying with some tension and sat down, calling out a sentence "Second sister."

  Xia Ting didn't make a sound or gesture, nodded and responded with a "yes", then instructed Wan Yu to "serve tea and bring some pastries over".

  "Yes, miss."

  Xia Ting Cong raised her head again and silently sized up her nominal fourth sister with a glance. She saw that the other party was wearing a light yellow dress, with a gray fox fur coat on top. On her head, she only had two hairpins and several small pearl flowers.

  It seems that the days spent in this mansion are not very good. Thinking about it, with Li's temperament, it would be a wonder if the concubine's daughter could eat and dress well.

  Xia Qinghe was also secretly sizing up her second sister, whom she had only met a few times. The other party had delicate willow eyebrows, beautiful eyes that sparkled with every movement, lips that were red without any makeup, and snow-white skin that radiated a soft, subtle glow, truly beautiful to the extreme.

  No wonder the quiet king's son would be willing to marry this second sister, who is also a concubine like himself. Such beauty, even if it were another man, would likely be hard not to be moved by.

  Take another look at the decorations in this house, they are all good things she has never had before.

  At this time, Wan Yu brought over hot tea and pastries, quietly placing them on the table before retreating silently.

  "Let's have a sip of hot tea first and then eat some snacks."

  Xia Qinghe nodded slightly, picked up the teacup and silently took a sip. The scalding hot tea seemed to warm her body as soon as it entered her throat. She also saw several exquisite pastries on the table, hesitated for a moment, and then reached out to pick one up and put it in her mouth.

  Soft and glutinous texture, sweet and fragrant flavor, it's really delicious. She usually doesn't have the chance to eat such good food.

  Thinking of this, Xia Qinghe couldn't help but look up at Xia Tingying, only to see that the other party had also picked up a pastry and taken a bite, without any sign of disgust or disdain towards her. Only then did she slightly put her mind at ease.

  "Second sister, I came over today because there's something I want to talk to you about."

  Xia Ting put down her teacup and smiled, "What's on your mind? Say it." She was very curious what had brought Xia Qinghe to find her.

  Xia Qinghe pursed her lips and said, "Yesterday when I went to Chunxi Residence to pay my respects, I unintentionally overheard Grandmother discussing something with Mother. It seemed like they were going to deal with you at the banquet for Grandmother's 60th birthday in a few days. I didn't hear the specifics clearly, but I did hear the name of Mother's nephew, Li You."

  She thought about it and felt that this was an opportunity to get along with her second sister. After all, as a concubine's daughter like her, if she wanted to marry into a good family, she needed enough help. Relying on Mrs. Li was impossible now, and her only hope was this sister who was also a concubine's daughter. The other party was about to marry into the Jing Wang Fu, and if she could get her help, she wouldn't end up marrying too badly either.

  Xia Tingjing's eyes narrowed slightly, she hadn't expected the old woman to make her move so quickly, and now she had already thought of a way to deal with her.

  She hooked up the corner of her lips and Xia Ting condensed slightly nodded "Thanks a lot for coming over to report the news today, Fourth Sister."

  After finishing speaking, he stood up and walked to the wooden cabinet, opened the door, took out a silver note and some loose silver coins from inside. He brought the things back to the table and put them in front of Xia Qinghe.

  Xia Qinghe looked at Xia Tingying in surprise and said, "Second sister, what is this?"

  Xia Ting smiled lightly and said, "These are all what you deserve, take them. In the future, I will help you as much as I can."

  Xia Qinghe chose to tell her about it today and helped her out. She will definitely find an opportunity to return the favor in the future.

  Xia Qinghe thought for a long time before stretching out her hand to put the silver ticket and silver coins into her bosom, then stood up and thanked her, saying "Thank you, Second Sister."

  She and her mother had a hard time in this summer house, and these silver tickets and silver coins were indeed what she needed now.

  "Go back, lest you be seen by others later."

  Xia Qinghe nodded and obediently walked out of the room.

  After the other party left, Xia Ting lay gently on the bed and hooked up a cold smile. She wanted to see how long this old lady and Li could play out what tricks came next.

  Digression

  Everyone, it's more literary now, reduced by 2,000 words, will make up for it tomorrow.