The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 21
Chapter 021 Return Of Xichun
“This servant … this servant is guilty, please punish me.” As Nurse Cui spoke, he raised the corner of his eyes and secretly sized up Xiao Xiwei’s expression.
“Guilty?” Xiao Xi raised his eyebrows slightly and stared at Nanny Cui with cold eyes. He said in a clear voice, “Why did Nanny say that?”
Seeing Xiao Xiwei’s cold eyes, Nurse Cui felt somewhat guilty. However, he had already spoken. It was impossible for her to retreat at this moment. Moreover, if she did not do as Madam said, she would probably …
Thinking of this, Nurse Cui took a deep breath. “Miss, actually … this servant was arranged by Madam …” Before he could finish speaking, Nurse Cui hurriedly bent down and kowtowed several times to Xiao Xiwei. “Miss, this servant also has no choice.” The husband this servant married before was a sick man, Not many years after this servant gave birth to the sea, Leaving us orphans and widows … This servant has no choice, “I had to marry this husband now, but I didn’t expect him to be a gambler. After losing money, he would go home and smash people. He even forced me to find money for him everywhere. If I didn’t comply, he would threaten me to kill Hai’er. This servant really had no choice but to flee with Hai’er. Fortunately, I met Madam and accepted him …”
“So, you told Madam about Hong Yu burying the puppet under the plum tree?” Xiao Xiwei’s eyes suddenly turned cold.
Hearing this, Nurse Cui suddenly broke out in cold sweat.
It turned out that Miss really knew that she had betrayed her!
“This servant … this servant also doesn’t want to, but … but Madam said that if I don’t listen to her, my gambler husband will bring me back … Miss, this servant also has no choice!” Nurse Cui hurriedly fell to the ground and cried bitterly.
Xiao Xi raised her eyebrows slightly and sneered, “Since that’s the case, why should you tell me now? Could it be that your conscience is too bad?”
Granny Cui raised her head and tears flowed down her cheeks. “Miss, although Madam is grateful to this servant, but … you were brought up by this servant alone. The more I think about it, the more uneasy I feel. This servant truly sorry for you!” Granny Cui said, Suddenly, she stood up and slammed her head into the corner of the table. Blood instantly covered Nanny Cui’s forehead. She turned to look at Xiao Xiwei with difficulty and said sadly, “Miss, this servant … this servant really doesn’t have the face to see you again … I beg you, I beg you, in the past few years of master-servant relationship, you can … take care of the sea for this servant …”
‘”Nurse” Xiao Xiwei took a few steps over and helped Nurse Cui up. “Stop talking. Someone, quickly, call a doctor.”
Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Nurse Cui’s heart instantly relaxed.
Indeed, everything was as Madam had expected, and the young miss was still thinking of her old love.
Because of Nurse Cui’s collision with Xiao Xiwei, the matter of the puppet was naturally no longer mentioned. Nurse Cui also stayed in the house peacefully to recover from her injuries. As for Xiao Xiwei, she went to the Tranquil Garden to pay her respects to the Old Lady Jun every day after washing up. At the same time, she also followed the Old Lady Jun to learn how to take care of the back home.
This morning, Xiao Xiwei received a letter saying that Fourth Miss Xiao Xichun’s carriage would arrive in Marquis Mansion about evening. Seeing that the hour was almost up, she led Bi Yun and a few second-class girls out of the mansion to welcome her. As soon as she stepped into the veranda, she saw a woman wearing a long embroidered dress with juan gauze and gold silk leading the girl out towards her.
“My body greets young miss.” When the woman saw Xiao Xiwei, she walked over and blessed herself with a smile.
After the matter of the Sparse Shadow Pavilion, everyone in the manor knew that the second young miss in front of them had some methods, and even the madam had fallen into her hands.
Xiao Xiwei smiled faintly, “Third concubine mother, why bother? Just call me Wei’er.”
“Young miss is generous, but I’m not someone who doesn’t know the rules.” Third Concubine smiled sweetly and caressed her temples with her right hand.
She stroked her temples, and the pink jade tassels at her temples shook slightly, a faint pink contrast to her face like peach blossoms.
Xiao Xiwei smiled faintly, “Third concubine mother’s hairpin is really beautiful.”
Third Concubine’s smile grew brighter and brighter. “This hairpin was rewarded by my lord yesterday.”
Speaking of which, although Third Concubine’s Qian Clan was born as a concubine daughter, her father was the magistrate of Yangzhou, and she could be considered an official woman. Back then, Xiao Yan accompanied the Holy Driver to patrol through Yangzhou City and somehow fell in love with Qian shi. Not long after he returned to the capital, he ordered someone to pick up Qian shi and bring her back to Marquis Mansion. As soon as Qian shi entered the manor, she was pregnant with a male fetus, and she was very doted on by Xiao Yan. However, the good times didn’t last long. Before she was even four months pregnant, she suddenly fell into the pool and lost her child. At that time, Xiao Yan was furious and she gradually lost her favor. However, this time, Madam Li had suffered such a huge setback and angered Xiao Yan. Therefore, Xiao Yan also rested in her Rain Pavilion for several days. No wonder her face was as proud as a peach blossom.
“No wonder I look familiar. In the past, my father seemed to have given my mother a hairpin embellished with pink jade crystals.” Xiao Xi smiled.
The smile on Third Concubine’s face stiffened.
Xiao Xiwei didn’t seem to notice the stiffness at the corner of Third Concubine’s mouth and continued to smile, “Daddy is so kind to Concubine. I think Concubine will soon have another little brother for Wei’er, right?”
Hearing this, Third Concubine’s expression softened slightly. She said indifferently, “Second Young Miss Cheng, your words are precious.”
Xiao Xiwei smiled again. “Speaking of which, if it hadn’t been for that accident back then, Third Concubine would have already given Wei’er a younger brother. I heard that father had even given her a name at that time … It seems that he was called Xihong?”
Third Concubine’s face turned pale.
What exactly happened to this second young miss? How could this person cause her to be blocked up everywhere! Although their courtyard had been so close these past few years, she didn’t seem to have offended her anywhere!
“Of course, if only concubine mother could endure that breath. However, it’s not all concubine mother’s fault. At that time, concubine mother did not know that the girl was not a girl from the manor, but Second Concubine mother’s biological sister.”
Third Concubine bit her lips tightly, her eyes bursting with horror and hatred.
Back then, she had just entered the manor and was extremely doted on. Not long after she entered the manor, she was pregnant with a male fetus. The limelight didn’t change for the moment, and even Madam Li avoided her a bit. She didn’t expect a little girl to dare to retort to her. She slapped her angrily, but she didn’t expect that girl to actually start a fight with her. In the end, both of them fell into the Lotus Tea Pool. It was early winter and the Lotus Lake was bone-chilling. By the time she was rescued, the child was gone. Later, she found out that the girl was Second Concubine’s biological sister. She had just entered the manor two days ago. She wholeheartedly believed that Second Concubine had deliberately used her sister to harm her, crying and making Master punish the two of them heavily. However, she did not expect that in the end, Master would only punish Second Concubine for three months. Later, Xi’er, the girl beside her, told her that the reason why Master did not punish her was because Second Concubine was already three months pregnant. At that time, she felt more and more that Second Concubine had deliberately planned this matter. Relying on her pregnancy, Master did not dare to punish her. That was why she planned to abort her with her sister. Otherwise, the news that she was three months pregnant would only come out when her child was gone?
“Speaking of which, where did all the girls beside concubine mother go? If they were here, concubine mother would not treat concubine mother’s sister as a girl anymore.” Xiao Xi stared at Third Concubine’s eyes, her clear eyes carrying an inexplicable meaning. Seeing that Third Concubine’s eyebrows were slightly knitted, as if she was thinking, she smiled and said, “It’s getting late, so I won’t disturb her anymore.” After saying that, he led Bi Yun away.
At this time, Xiao Xichun’s carriage finally arrived at the entrance of Zhongyong Marquis Manor.
Granny Xiao got out of the car first and lifted the curtain to help Xiao Xichun down. She was wearing a small, light green dress with a pair of black hair tied in a bun. There were two hair ribbons of the same color tied in the bun. There was only a shoddy bead hairpin inserted on the bun, making her look clean and thin.
“Fourth sister.” Xiao Xi greeted with a smile.
Nanny Xiao hurriedly blessed Xiao Xiwei. When she got up, she lowered her voice to Xiao Xichun and said, “This is Second Miss.”
A trace of fear flashed across Xiao Xichun’s face as he nervously tugged at the corner of his clothes and shouted with a trembling voice, “Second, second young miss.”
Xiao Xi smiled faintly and reached out to pull her hand. “You should call me Second Sister.”
Xiao Xichun pursed her lips. Because Xiao Xi was holding her cold fingers, a faint warmth came from them. She lowered her head and called out in a low voice, “Second … Second sister.”
“This journey is tiring. Your body can handle it. You must be exhausted!” Xiao Xiwei said kindly.
Xiao Xichun only lightly nodded and did not dare to look up at Xiao Xiwei.
‘”Look at you. You look like a traveller. Why don’t you freshen up before meeting your grandmother? I’ve already had the courtyard tidied up. It’s the Nuan Chun Pavilion in the east. It just so happens to be your name. It’s also close to my Shuying Pavilion. It’ll be convenient for us sisters to get along in the future.” Xiao Xiwei raised his hand to clean the bangs on Xiao Xichun’s forehead and said with a smile.
Xiao Xichun’s warm fingertips brushed past Xiao Xichun’s forehead. Xiao Xichun felt somewhat sour in his chest, and his eyes couldn’t help but feel wet.
Seeing this, Nanny Xiao hurriedly grabbed Xiao Xichun’s hand and said, “Miss, hurry up and thank Second Miss.”
Xiao Xichun regained his senses and blessed Xiao Xi. “Thank you, Second Miss … No, thank you, Second Sister.”
Xiao Xiwei grabbed her and said, “Sisters, there’s no need to be so polite. Don’t say anything. Move the things into your yard first!” As he spoke, he ordered someone to pack Xiao Xichun’s luggage and lead her towards the Nuanchun Pavilion.
A few days ago, Xiao Xiwei had already ordered people to tidy up the Nuanchun Pavilion.
Nurse Zhu led a few ladies and girls to wait at the entrance of the courtyard early in the morning. Seeing that someone was coming, he hurriedly went forward to greet Blessed Body. “This servant greets this second young miss and greets fourth young miss.”
Seeing Nanny Zhu salute her, Xiao Xichun was very reserved for a moment, and he didn’t know where to put his hands and feet.
Nanny Zhu only glanced at her, but she knew that this fourth young miss had never seen anything in the world, so it was best to handle such a person.
‘”Fourth young miss, this servant is Mother Zhu beside Madam. Next to her is Mother Luo. From now on, she will be the steward mammy beside you. Also, this girl is called Hui’er, and this girl is called Fang’er. They are all children of our manor. She has a clean appearance and is also quick-witted. Madam specially picked her to serve you.” Nanny Zhu smiled and said, “You guys haven’t come to see Fourth Miss yet.”
“Greetings, Fourth Miss.” The maids and granny waiting in front of the courtyard bowed to Xiao Xichun in unison.
Xiao Xichun felt more and more restrained. Seeing this, Nanny Xiao hurriedly winked at Xiao Xichun, “Miss, hurry up and let them get up.”
Young miss has been sent to the country villa since childhood, said to recuperate the body, in fact, it is left to die on its own. The servant in the manor was previously afraid of her status as the fourth young miss of Marquis Mansion, but when he saw that Marquis Mansion did not care about this daughter, he immediately despised her master and servant. Although she wanted to protect the young miss, she was helpless and helpless. As time passed, the young miss’ temperament became cowardly. However, such a temperament was the easiest to be bullied and pinched by others. She could not allow the young miss to be pinched by these girls the moment she stepped into Marquis Mansion. In that case, the future days would probably be even more difficult than when she was in the manor.
Xiao Xichun glanced at Nurse Xiao before finally biting his lips and whispering, “All of you, get up!”
Nurse Zhu smiled again. “Fourth young miss, madam is not feeling well lately, so she can’t come to welcome you personally. However, she has already ordered this servant to prepare clothes and jewelry. Try to see if it suits your desires. If it doesn’t work, this servant will have someone change it for you.”
“Thank you, mother.” Xiao Xichun lowered his head and whispered.
“Fang’er Hui’er, why don’t you help Fourth Young Miss down to freshen up?” Nanny Zhu turned around and gave the two girls a look as she instructed.
“Second sister, grandmother” Xiao Xichun suddenly turned to look at Xiao Xiwei.
On the way to Marquis Mansion, Nurse Xiao had always kept her in her ear. She always felt that Marquis Mansion was like a dragon in a tiger’s den, and she subconsciously felt scared. However, when she saw her second sister and reached out to help her tidy up her bangs, she felt inexplicably warm.
“It’s fine. I’ll wait for you outside. I’ll accompany you to see grandmother later.” Xiao Xiwei smiled faintly at Xiao Xichun.
Xiao Xichun also smiled, his smile green and innocent, “Second sister, then I’ll come out to find you in a moment.” As he spoke, he followed the girl into the room.
Such a green and innocent smile …
Xiao Xiwei looked at Xiao Xichun, and for some reason, a faint sour feeling suddenly appeared in his heart.
Once upon a time, she seemed to have …
When Xiao Xichun came out again, she had already changed into a goose-yellow plum blossom embroidered chest dress. Her hair was also tied up in a new bun. A pair of butterfly bead hairpins were inserted into the bun, and a pair of gold and white jade earrings were worn on her ears, making her look obedient and clean.
Xiao Xiwei looked at her and a cold smile flashed across the corner of his lips.
The beads on the hairpin on Xiao Xichun’s head were full of light. Even the white jade on the pair of earrings was warm and clear. It was a treasure at a glance.
It seemed that Madam Li had really invested a lot of money this time.
However, was she trying to win over Xiao Xichun, or was she trying to impress the matriarch in front of the old lady and the crowd, or …
He had other plans.
Why did she vaguely feel that Madam Li was plotting something secretly, and this plot must be aimed at her!
