If you dont respect the Qi familys wishes, then this lawsuit will be taken straight to the county government.

  Although the Xie familys reputation and prestige have changed since Xie Rongs high school days, Uncle is also an official of Qingyuan State. When it comes to lawsuits, although Uncle may not win, many things that make the Xie family look bad will be revealed during the lawsuit. Even if the Xie family has power and influence, they will not take the risk of damaging their reputation after losing a high-ranking official. If it werent for the fact that he missed the opportunity to advance due to financial difficulties in his previous life, Uncle would not have been robbed of his position, nor would he have ended up in despair.

  Since Wang wanted to take advantage of the second wifes property, she might as well go with the flow and treat the Xie residence as a shelter. At least her brother and sister would save on the expenses of several servants wages. As for whether Wang could get what she wanted, that still depended on her abilities!

  Xie Lang listened carefully and stood up: "Ill have someone deliver the letter to Uncle right away! Its better to be prepared when the time comes!"

  "See that you dont say it was my idea!"

  She can cover up in front of Xie Liang because Xie Liang is simple-minded and has no ulterior motives. If its not careful to be known by others, who knows what will happen.

  Xie Lang walked to the door, then suddenly quickly returned, came to her front, with a guilty expression stroked her face, and said: "Does it still hurt?" Just now Wang Shis disturbance, he almost forgot that Xie Ju was beaten. "Its all brothers fault, let you suffer injustice."

  Xie Wans nose suddenly felt sour, and she showed him her right palm facing upwards: "My hand hurts."

  Just now, she slapped the one on Tuesdays family with all her might, so that Bao Mo and Yin Suo outside the door could hear. Now, the small palm of her hand, which was originally red and tender, has become blood-red, its impossible to say it doesnt hurt, but its not that serious either.

  Concerned, he was in disarray. Xie Lang thought it was really Zhou Ers family who had beaten her, and suddenly his heart ached so much that he couldnt bear it, nor did he care why, although she had clearly been hit on the face, but the pain had spread to her hands. He carefully rubbed some ointment on her, applied some soothing cream, and then brought out her favorite walnut pastry in front of her. After calling in Autumn Orchid, the little maid who served her, he finally felt at ease and returned to his study.

  In the late afternoon, Xie Lang had someone send out the letter.

  The next morning, Uncle Qi Song and Aunt Yu arrived as scheduled. Accompanying them were Cousin Qi Ru-zheng and Cousin Qi Ru-xiu.

  Xie Lang led Xie Wan and Wu Mama to welcome them outside the main gate of the Xie family. Aunt saw the Xie siblings and hurriedly took a few steps, embracing them with both hands and sobbing: "My children!"

  His uncle sighed and pulled Xie Cang over, gently patting his shoulder.

  Xie Teng and Qis family had come to mourn, his uncle and aunt had already been here once before. At that time, Xie Wan was dazed every day, still thinking of his deceased parents, and because he couldnt speak, he didnt have much conversation with them. Now, he looked at the young versions of them with all his heart, and his nose couldnt help but feel sour.

  My uncle is tall and slender, with a noble appearance. If his career had gone smoothly in his previous life, he might have lived out his days peacefully, surrounded by children and grandchildren, enjoying his later years with my aunt.

  Her aunts figure was still slender and her face was beautiful, but because of worrying about her marriage, she wouldnt have had white hair before the age of 40. She was always frowning and worried until her death, when she was still thinking about their future, fearing that after death she would not be able to account for herself to Xie Teng and Qi Shi.

  "Aunt, I miss you so much!"

  Xie Wan hugged her uncles warm and soft waist, tears streaming out. In two lifetimes, her uncles family was one of the few people she knew who treated them with genuine kindness.

  Even if she could avoid her uncles death with her "clairvoyant" skills, she would not let them worry about it again. She must let the Xie family take on the responsibility of raising their siblings and would never let her grandmother and mothers dowry fall into the hands of these wolves in the Xie family!

  "Silly girl!"

  Her aunt patted her back lightly and was choked with emotion, unable to speak.

  "Alright, lets go inside and talk about it."

  Xie Lang stepped back and withdrew, wiping his eyes and taking a deep breath. Then he went to pull his sister.

  Qī Rú Xiù pulled Xie Wǎns hand, her eyes red-rimmed as she glanced towards the main gate and said: "How come there isnt even an adult from your family to welcome us? Were relatives after all, this is too humiliating!"

  Just then, from the black lacquered gate came a woman wearing a rose-purple embroidered cheongsam with a golden phoenix hairpin on her head, accompanied by two maids. After seeing Qi Song and Yu Shi standing beside the carriage, she smiled and greeted them without saying a word: "So Uncle Qi and Auntie have arrived! Im so sorry for not welcoming you from afar!"

  One of them burst into the house, scolding loudly: "Youre so incompetent! When Uncle and his family arrived, you didnt even know to invite them in and report it to us. Youve offended Uncle, and when Madam finds out, youll be in trouble!"

  The gatekeeper was scolded and dared not raise his head or breathe loudly.

  Those who manage their household well are not easy to bully either.

  Coming to the door is a guest, dare to take them as a raft to scold slaves? Auntie let go of Xie Wan, straightened her back and said: "I thought who was it? It turned out to be Mrs. Xie! You dont need to give us such a long face either, Lang Ge and Wan Jie are the legitimate masters and mistresses of the mansions direct descent, their status is higher! With them coming out to greet us, our faces have been greatly increased! As for others coming or not, I didnt put it in my heart!"

  "Thank you, Auntie," said the old lady with a stiff smile on her face, but she quickly smiled again. "As you said, Lang Jun and Wan Er are naturally the young masters and misses of our mansion. With them welcoming us, we can rest assured." At the same time, she also invited Qi Song and his siblings: "Its windy outside, Uncle and cousins, please come in?"

  The aunt looked at her husband and he said, "Lets go."

  Xie Wan tightly held her aunts hand and happily stepped across the threshold.

  A group of people entered the main courtyard, and Auntie Xie led her sister-in-law and Qi Ruxiu to the inner courtyard. Uncle and Qi Ruzheng followed Xie Hong out to the outer courtyard. Xie Liang quietly returned to Danxiangyuan.

  Wang saw the mother and daughter of the Qi family in the flower hall. Her aunt listened to her boast about how sensible and clever Xies brother and sister were, and responded with a fake smile. Just then, a maid came in to report: "The old master and the eldest master invited Uncle Wang to dinner, and Uncle Wang asked for Aunt Wangs opinion."

  Yu heard and also understood that it was Qi Song reminding her through the maids words, so she said: "Ill follow our masters wishes." The maid withdrew. Wang Shis heart was as clear as a mirror, and she sat steadily on the couch, smiling at her aunt and saying: "The two families are still close relatives, Uncle and Aunt have come, they must be leaving after dinner. Big Madam, go to the kitchen and instruct them."

  Xies grandmother smiled and left.

  Yus family was good as flowing: "Then Ill go to Wans sisters room first and come back to talk to my wife later."

  Zi Song was only a seventh-grade official, and Wangs family got up and personally sent his aunt to the corridor, then let the big girl next to him, Pearl, send them out.

  Dan Xiangyuan was on the east side. Zhenzhu sent Yu Shi and Qi Ru Xiu, as well as Xie Wan, into the courtyard, then smiled and retreated.

  Xie Lang beckoned to them at the door of Xie Wans west wing. Yu Shi entered, took a look outside, and asked Qi Ru Xiang to close the door, going out to play jump rope with Bao Mo and Qiu Jiao.

  Yus family anxiously patted Xie Liangs shoulder and said in a low voice, "My son! How did you come up with the idea of staying at the Xie Mansion? Dont you know that Wang is a wolf who devours people without spitting out bones? If you stay here, its like sheep entering the tigers mouth!"

  Xie Wan felt happy when she saw her aunt, and upon hearing this, she couldnt help but want to laugh. Whats so scary about what Aunt said? However, thinking that Aunt also loved and cared for them wholeheartedly, she didnt end up laughing out loud.

  Xie Lang glanced at Xie Wan, pursed his lips and said to his aunt: "Uncle and Aunt still have to raise Ruzhuang brother and Xiuer sister, its not easy for you, we cant add more burden on you."

  Xie Wan secretly frowned, her brother was really a bookworm, if he said so, Aunt would bring them back even if she had to risk her life.

  As expected, Yu Shi hastily said: "You silly child, how can you be so foolish? The Qi family may be poor, but your mother is the younger sister of your uncle and my younger sister-in-law! When your parents were alive, they often helped us out. Now that theyre gone, are we to ignore this familial relationship? Come back with me! Even if I have to work as a servant for others, I will raise you two!"

  At this, he glared and said: "This Xie family is really hateful! Clearly we had agreed on that day to let us come pick up the person, but suddenly they came up with this trick, pretending to be innocent, thinking others wouldnt know theyre wolves in sheeps clothing! We shouldnt have married your mother into this family in the first place!" After saying this, he thought about how if Qi Shi hadnt married over, then there wouldnt be these nephews and nieces in front of him now, and his face couldnt help but reveal a hint of awkwardness.

  But such an aunt looks even more lovely. Xie Wans heart sincerely smiled.

  Her aunt had always been a strong and forthright person, if she hadnt been anxious to protect her siblings from being bullied in the Xie family, why would she have given up Qizis dowry and taken them away?

  "Aunt!" Tears welled up in Xie Langs eyes again.

  "Nothing more to say, come back with me!"

  Aunts expression was firm, her eyes were as determined as when Uncle had passed away and she still sent Brother to the capital for the imperial examination.

  That wont work.

  Xie Wan thought for a moment, then suddenly pulled at her aunts hem and pouted: "Aunt, I hate the old servant girl! Liu Auntie behind Big Madams back said that Im the eldest daughter of a widow, and that no one will marry me in the future!"

  Yus eyes widened in shock, and his gaze became painful once again.

  There are five types of women that people do not marry, and a widow with an older daughter is one of them. A situation like Xie Wans is indeed difficult. If she stays in the Xie household, after all, she is the legitimate eldest miss of the Xie household, above her are Wang Shi and the three madams, its true that Xie San Ye passed the imperial examination last year and is now a Hanlin Academy bachelor, and when he comes out, he will also be an official appointed by the imperial court. Although Xie Wan has no parents, as the niece of an official, she wont be looked down upon too much.

  If she were to be taken back to the Qi family, it would be a different story. Not to mention that Xie Qigong wouldnt agree, even if he did, they would still think of ways to make trouble, and at that time, the Xie siblings would have nothing to do with the Xie family, and the Qi familys threshold is low, Xie Wan has been smart and sensible since childhood, and inherited the good looks of the Xie family. If she were to go to the Qi family and could only marry into an ordinary family, it would be a waste.