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"Mom, I still have family matters to take care of. I'll be taking my leave first!" After finishing the noodles, his mother smiled as she got up to take her leave.

His father also got off the brick bed, "I'm going to take a look at the outer court. Guests will be coming soon!"

Grandmother smiled and nodded. "If you have something to do, then go quickly! "Just keep me company!"

She did not even mention Aunt Chen.

Aunt Chen embarrassedly stood up from the stool, a bowl of longevity noodles in her hand that had already dissipated the steam.

A quick-witted young maid had long since come around from behind to grab the bowl from Aunt Chen's hands.

On the left was the double embroidery, while on the right was Mama Shen. The two of them stepped forward to help their aunt up. Both of them looked extremely respectful.

Even though it was barely detectable, I could detect a hint of a satisfied smile in my grandmother's eyes.

Although she didn't say it out loud, her grandmother still looked forward to this child that hadn't been born yet!

Although his father had other children, this was the first time his grandmother's granddaughter was born in the manor. How could the elderly not think of this?!

Grandmother acted like she didn't care, but she also sent a trusting mother who didn't have a high position to take care of her. As long as you pay attention, you will notice your grandmother's painstaking efforts.

In the past, Aunt Chen was a servant and I was the mistress. Even if I had something to say, I would have just said it directly. But now, she belongs to my father's room, and I am the eldest daughter of the Yang family. He seemed to be getting closer, but in reality, he was getting further and further away. Besides, Aunt Chen was very afraid of me. She was afraid that I would tell her that I had schemed against her father, so she distanced herself from me even further. Even if it was rare to meet her, she would always act polite and distance herself from me.

I wonder if she understands my grandmother's meaning?

However, thinking of the tactful way that Aunt Chen was when she was a maidservant, I felt that she should know in her heart.

Accompanied by ShuangXiu and his mother, Aunt Chen came up to pay her respects to her grandmother with a glowing face and presented her birthday present.

Although it was not a precious object, it was filled with sincerity. The dark blue brocade was embroidered with a true purple lilac flower, with clusters upon clusters of it. It was quite wild and interesting. It wasn't big at all. It was a pair of knee guards the size of a palm. It was both convenient and small.

Mother Du looked at it and smiled. "Aunt really meant it. A few days ago, the old lady said that her legs hurt in the rain. It's better if she gets hot compress. Today, coincidentally, Aunt sent it over!"

When Aunt Chen heard this, her face turned pale with fright. Her hands gripped her handkerchief tightly, and she was only able to say a single word after a long time.

"Servant." Servant. We did not inquire about the matters of the Old Ancestor's house! "

With that, he stared at his grandmother's expression without blinking, as if he was afraid that his grandmother would be angered.

Mother Du originally said some interesting words, but who would have thought that by relying on these extra branches. Other people might think that her grandmother didn't care about her, but that person definitely wasn't her mother. She had served her grandmother the longest all day. Others might not know what her grandmother was thinking, but she knew!

Mother Du gave a silly smile as she stepped forward to support her, acting like she was hitting her tongue. She half-joked and half-sincerely apologized to Aunt Chen, "Look at how old this old servant is, he's just full of nonsense! "I just hope that on account of the old lady wanting me to serve you all the time, you can spare my life this time!"

Although Mother Du was a servant, she had followed her grandmother all the way from Jiangnan to Saibei. Furthermore, she had been a housekeeper in front of her grandmother for so many years, that even her mother had to give her some dignity.

Aunt Chen stood up with a very uneasy feeling, her face red with embarrassment. She rubbed her hands. "It's because I'm pregnant. I'm always suspicious and suspicious!"

Grandmother pointed at Mother Du and said to Aunt Chen with a smile, "If you find it hard to dispel the hatred in your heart, then just take her with you! Around me, the girls in my house have all grown up! "

When Mother Du heard this, she hurriedly took out a handkerchief from her bosom to wipe her tears. As she cried, she said, "In the past, I've often heard plays about people killing donkeys, and it even became a daily chatterbox. I didn't think that today we would end up spouting nonsense!" Saying that, he pulled on his mother and said, "Sister, since we are old sisters, why don't you give me your second mother's seat? It was not in vain for us sisters to have such a good match! "

When Grandma heard this, she laughed and spat at her, then pointed at her and laughed. "You old thing, how shameless! "It's better to stay in my room peacefully!"

After his mother Du, the atmosphere in the room immediately eased up.

Grandmother smiled and asked Aunt Chen if she had eaten well recently, had she not slept soundly, if there was anything she wanted to eat or anything of the sort. She rewarded a pair of silkpants, and told the maidservants to take care of her and send her back to the side courtyard.

As soon as Aunt Chen left, her grandmother's face darkened.

Pang! I was startled. Grandmother sat on the opposite side of the brick bed with a pale face and slammed the table.

"What's the matter with you?" I set down my teacup and pulled my chair over to my grandmother.

Mama Du knew that Grandmother was going to talk to me in private, so she dismissed the maids and wives from the house and closed the door for us with her own hands.

"Creak!" His grandmother's cold voice rang out.

"What a dexterous person, how did she become so useless in her room? This way, what kind of normal children can be born from being afraid all day long?! "

Aunt Chen's move was both risky and slanted, but she didn't expect it to come at the right time.

He had coincidentally stepped on the lightning thread in his grandmother's heart.

I pretended not to understand and asked, "What are you talking about?"

The angry expression on her grandmother's face became increasingly solemn, as if a storm was about to break.

I sat quietly under my grandmother and waited for her to speak.

Suddenly, my grandmother changed the subject and said something I didn't expect.

"Tell me, what should I give that Lan Xin?"

I couldn't help but be shocked as I raised my head to look at my grandmother's expression.

As if her anger had dissipated like smoke, her grandmother sat upright on the brick bed with a clear expression on her face, as if she was her usual self.

Is it because it's hard to tell my parents in front of me, or is there something else?

But there was no time for me to think about it. I considered my grandmother's question and replied as calmly as I could.

"Lady Lan Xin said that she was willing to be a servant girl. I think it's better for us to do as she says. This young lady has gained kindness and righteousness. "

Grandmother took a sip of the teacup with the red word "longevity" engraved on it and continued, "I'm afraid I've wronged her! I won't be able to marry a good family in the future! "

I pressed the teapot against the teacup in my grandmother's cup and smiled as I tried to persuade her. "My lady was originally forced by the wicked, but if we were to accept her and act with such haughtiness, it is likely that everyone will know about my lady's matter. Not to mention the marriage, I am afraid that in the future, there won't even be anyone who can be with her. It would be better to wait for a few more years. At that time, just say that she is the daughter of an old friend, and not let her show herself in public. "

Grandmother's eyes flashed with a pleased light, smiling as she caressed my hair. "My Yuanyuan has grown up!"

I coquettishly said, "Grandmother, you've already planned for this to happen. It's just a test for your grandson's daughter!"

With a hint of interest on her face, she leaned over the pillow and smiled at me. "How do you know?"

"Why don't you let her out no matter what!" I pursed my lips into a serious expression.

Grandmother chuckled, agreeing to my words.

Secretly, I was relieved that my grandmother had begun to think about how to put her, which meant that she had believed in her background.

I secretly exclaim in my heart, this Lan Xin, being so bold and careful, is no ordinary person!

"Old lady!" "Mother Du's voice came from the door and a soft knocking sound came from the door." Madam brought the old lady of the Xu family and several other wives to your courtyard! "

"Come in!" There was a faint excitement on her grandmother's face.

I couldn't help but be stunned.

This too. He came too early!

It was only the beginning of the day, and the only people who came at such a time were their relatives and family members!

Before I was ten years old, it was the tenth of May, my grandmother's birthday. I got up early and kowtowed in my grandmother's room, then was sent back to my own yard by my mother.

In the past, my grandmother had advised my mother to take me to the banquet, but I felt that I was sitting there chatting with some of the ladies, and they pulled me over to take a look at me.

It was only later that I regretted it.

If I had known then what an unusual face I would have had if I had seen these ladies, I should have known that I would not have ended up like that!

In just a moment, the girl's melodious voice and soft footsteps gradually came closer.

Grandmother laughed and gave me a tug. "Silly girl! "Get off the brick bed and let me welcome the guests!"

I saw that my grandmother was already standing in front of me with her shoes on and a sincere smile on her face.

I touched the embroidery on my sleeve. It looks like my grandmother and the Xu family's relationship is not ordinary.

But why have I never heard my grandmother speak of it?

Why weren't there any rich families in White City with the surname Xu?

"Are my clothes all right?" Grandmother, looking nervous, took her mother's hand and asked.

Who could make Grandmother feel nervous?

Really. Very strange!

"Very good!" Mama Du nodded, beaming like her grandmother.

Grandmother took my hand and went to wait in the main hall.

Sitting on the arhat chair, grandma couldn't help but stretch her neck and look out. She couldn't help but mumble, "Why isn't he here yet?"

Mother Du took the handkerchief and covered her mouth as she laughed. "I still have to walk through the corridor!" Don't be in such a hurry! "

The maidservants quickly ran in and replied, "Madam has asked me to ask if it is convenient for you to see the guests, Old Ancestor."

As I stood behind my grandmother, I saw my grandmother's hand tighten around the handkerchief.

Slowly, her grandmother let go of her hand, and her expression became gentle. She spoke with the usual benevolent yet dignified tone, "Let them in!"

"Yes sir!" The young maid saw that her grandmother's attitude was not friendly and stopped laughing. She responded in a low voice and slowly left the hall.

I secretly felt that it was funny. Grandmother didn't want others to think that she was not strict with her treatment of the family, right?

I looked down and smiled. Grandmother was the softest person in the world, but she was very strong.

It seemed like this respected guest and grandmother were not just having a good relationship!