The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 30

Chapter 030 Sisterly Harmony
The days were busy, and in the blink of an eye, it was the eighth day of the sixth month, the birthday of Matriarch Marquis Mansion.

Just as dawn fell, the manor became busy.

Madam Li had already released her grounding a few days ago. However, Old Lady Jun was still dissatisfied with her and harbored a grudge against her. Therefore, even though she had left Hua Jin Garden, Old Lady Jun had left the matter of taking care of her birthday to Xiao Xiwei. She had even specially sent a few proud maids and granny from Jing Yuan to help her.

Therefore, Xiao Xiwei got up early in the morning, wiped her face, washed her mouth, and used a bowl of lotus seed porridge. Then, she called Zi Yan to comb her hair. Zi Yan was smart, but after a while, she put on an exquisite bun for her. Just as Zi Yan was hesitating about what jewelry to choose, Xiao Xiwei took out the pair of golden tiles and ruby twin luans that the old lady had given her from the jewelry box and waved them on. At this time, Hongyu had already brought a set of rosy peony embroidered dress specially made for Old Madam Jun’s birthday. She walked over and changed it for Xiao Xiwei. The bright color set off her snow-white skin. Her entire body was as beautiful as the peony on her dress, and there was an indescribable luxury in her gorgeousness.

After tidying up, she led the girl towards the flower hall.

Fortunately, Old Lady Jun did not spend her entire life this time, so she did not do anything rash. Thus, although Xiao Xiwei felt that it was a bit strenuous, she was not in a rush with Mammy Liu’s help.

As he thought about it, the flower hall had already arrived.

When Xiao Ran stepped into the flower hall, Nanny Liu had already instructed the girl to hurry up. Seeing that she was busy, she hurriedly came over and bowed to her. Then, she told her the arrangements in the flower hall and the food prepared for her birthday in detail.

Granny Liu had been with Granny Liu for many years. When she was in charge of the family, she had also taken care of many trivial matters. That was why Granny Liu had asked her to come over to help Xiao Xiwei. First, to prevent Xiao Xiwei from making mistakes at the birthday banquet. Second, she had also taken this opportunity to let Xiao Xiwei learn from Granny Liu.

Xiao Xiwei naturally understood the old lady’s intentions, so when Nanny Liu spoke, she listened very carefully. Seeing that Xiao Xiwei had no airs and had a smile on her face, Nanny Liu was naturally happy in her heart, so she said a few more words to Xiao Xiwei.

Not long after, Xiao Xichun also brought Mammy Xiao and the two girls.

“Second sister.” Xiao Xichun lowered his head and shouted.

Although Xiao Xiwei did not blame her for being scratched by a cat on her forehead, she always felt guilty when she saw Xiao Xiwei.

“Why is fourth sister so early?” Xiao Xi greeted with a smile.

Xiao Xichun raised his eyes to look at Xiao Xiwei. A trace of guilt flashed through Black Eye’s pupils, but he opened his mouth and could not make any sound. Seeing this, Nurse Xiao quickly smiled and said with a hint of apprehension and fawning, “My young miss is afraid that second young miss will not be able to work alone, so she wants to see what can I do for her?”

Now that the young miss had been taken back to the manor, But Lord Marquis didn’t like her, The matriarch’s attitude towards Second Miss was much lighter because of the scratch from the wild cat last time. Third Concubine had a history with the late concubine mother, Seeing that the fourth young miss could not please Lord Marquis and Matriarch, she had already come to the Warm Spring Pavilion three or four times to cause trouble, and the stepwife was even more vicious … This Marquis Mansion was filled with traps, eyes everywhere, and a single carelessness would cause her to fall into the abyss and never recover. The only thing she could catch now was the second young miss in front of her. If she could obtain the protection of the second young miss, then the fourth young miss would definitely have a much better life in the future.

Xiao Xiwei looked at the cowardly Xiao Xichun.

In her previous life, Xiao Xichun was not brought back from the manor until she was sixteen years old. At that time, she had already become the fourth princess. Her impression of Xiao Xichun was that when she was married to Uncle Ping An as her successor, she was dressed in a bright red shadow. Her eyebrows and eyes were blurry, and she called her Second Sister in a low voice. A year later, it was rumored that she had an affair with Uncle Ping An’s concubine son. Later, Uncle Ping An drowned in the well. At that time, Xiao Xile, who was the Seventh Princess, was delighted to tell the story of Xiao Xichun’s tragic drowning, but she only thought in her heart that this girl was really courageous! That was why she had suggested to the Matriarch that she take Xiao Xichun back to her mansion. She wanted to know if the Li family had interfered when the Second Concubine and Third Concubine were both injured. If it was related to the Li family, Xiao Xichun would have to take revenge on the Li family when he returned to the manor. However, she never thought that Xiao Xichun would be so cowardly and soft-tempered.

This Xiao Xiwei in front of her, no matter what, she could not think of that Xiao Xichun couplet that she had an affair with the concubine.

“I think it’s about time. Later on, the young ladies and madams of the various prefectures will come. When that time comes, my younger sister will accompany me to greet those young ladies.” Xiao Xiwei pursed his lips and smiled.

Hearing Xiao Xiwei’s words, Nurse Xiao was delighted. Second Young Miss was willing to take Fourth Young Miss out and show her face. If she could show her face in front of all the ladies, she would be able to say a good marriage in the future.

“Miss, hurry up and thank Second Miss.” Nanny Xiao hurriedly tugged at the corner of Xiao Xichun’s sleeve, her eyes unable to conceal her excitement.

“Thank you, thank you, Second Sister.” Xiao Xichun lowered his eyes. His bright eyes were dyed with a layer of humidity. There was an unconcealable gratitude and an inexplicable reliance.

She had been run over by Third Concubine and the girls in the house these days, and she felt as if she had been sent back to the country manor. Nurse Xiao had already analyzed everything for her and told her to grab Second Sister so that she could stand out. However, as long as she thought that it was because of her that she hurt Second Sister’s head, how could she not open that mouth?

Xiao Xiwei was stunned. This was the first time someone looked at her with such grateful and dependent eyes. She felt that she was inexplicably unaccustomed to it. She stiffly looked away and saw that Xiao Xichun only wore a light blue loose flower dress and only had a simple pearl flower inserted in his head. It was simple and elegant, but it was hard to avoid feeling unsightly when she wore it on such a scene. Xiao Xi thought for a moment, then pulled out a Golden Lace Ruby-inlaid Double Phoenix from his head and shook it into Xiao Xichun’s temples. “This way, it will look much better.”

“Second sister, this … how can this be done?” Xiao Xichun hurriedly raised his hand to pull that step back to Xiao Xiwei, but she held it down.

“Speaking of which, it’s been so long since you’ve returned to the manor. I haven’t given you anything. Take this step as a greeting gift.” After Xiao Xiwei finished speaking, he raised his hand to help her shake the step.

“Second sister” Xiao Xichun burst into tears.

Xiao Xi smiled and said, “It’s just a step shake. Looking at your appearance, you think I’m bullying you.”

“Big Sister is right! It’s just a step away. Second Sister has too many things to do. Even if you send out ten or eight of them, it’s nothing to Second Sister!” At this time, Xiao Xile walked in with Madam Li’s hand.

Today, she wore a high-waist dress with bright red and golden hibiscus flowers. She wore an exquisite and complicated cross bun on her hair and carefully chose a set of scarlet gold butterfly heads. The ends were very bright and gorgeous. However, she was still young and her eyebrows hadn’t fully grown. Although her facial features were exquisite, they couldn’t suppress the beauty and value of the red color. Adding on the complicated decoration, she always felt as if she was drowned in the red color. Therefore, when she stood beside Xiao Xiwei in the same bright red dress, she seemed to be a little impetuous when compared to Xiao Xiwei.

As soon as Xiao Xile finished speaking, her gaze inadvertently swept across Xiao Xichun. When she saw the golden-tiered silk-inlaid ruby twin phoenixes on her head shaking, her pupils suddenly burst out with rage.

The last time she wanted this Step Shake, Xiao Xiwei refused to give her anything, but now she actually gave this Step Shake to Xiao Xichun!

Sensing Xiao Xile’s gaze, Xiao Xichun awkwardly turned his gaze away and took two steps back. As soon as she moved, she shook her steps lightly. The ruby on it flashed with a resplendent light, causing Xiao Xile’s anger and jealousy to grow even more intense.

“Big sister treats fourth sister really well. Even the Golden Race Ruby Double Phoenix Dian Cui Bu Yao given by Grandmother is willing to give a share to fourth sister. Isn’t Grandmother afraid that Grandmother will get angry when she sees it?” Xiao Xile gritted her teeth and said.

Xiao Xichun was stunned.

What, this Bu Yao was actually given to second sister by grandmother?

Xiao Xiwei smiled and said, “How could it be? Seeing that we sisters wear one each, we can only say that our sisters are in harmony. Grandmother will feel happy and gratified when she sees it. Why would she be angry?” After saying that, she turned around and smiled at Mrs. Li, “Mother, did you say that?”

Mrs. Li’s eyes flashed with a trace of viciousness, but a gentle smile appeared on her face. “What Wei-er said is that Old Lady Jun would naturally be happy if she knew that you sisters are really so harmonious.”

The corner of Xiao Xiwei’s lips curled slightly. He turned to look at Xiao Xichun and smiled. “Chun’er, follow me later. I’ll introduce you to the ladies and young misses.”

“Yes. Second sister.” Xiao Xichun obediently replied.

Mrs. Li’s expression turned cold when she heard this.

Logically speaking, she was the matriarch in charge of the birthday banquet, but now the matriarch had actually given these things to this yellow-haired girl, which was clearly in her honor! However, with such a big scene, she didn’t believe that Xiao Xiwei, this little girl, wouldn’t be able to make any mistakes! If she lost Marquis Mansion’s face at that time, she would be able to regain the housekeeper’s authority in front of everyone!

Thinking of this, Li shi couldn’t help but smile, holding Xiao Xile’s hand and sitting back on the chair as if nothing had happened.

Just as they sat down, Xiao Min led Zhou Shumei in. Seeing Xiao Xiwei and Madam Li arrive, he couldn’t help but laugh, “I thought I was early enough, but I didn’t expect you all to arrive.”

The juniors in the room stood up and bowed.

Madam Li looked up at Xiao Min and Zhou Shumei and nodded slightly. A trace of contempt flashed across his slender eyes.

Mrs. Li and Xiao Min had been at odds since childhood. Xiao Min looked down on the Li family, who was living in the Marquis Mansion. Back then, she mocked the Li family. The Li family endured it from the beginning until the Li family married Xiao Yan and became the Marquis Manor’s stepwife. Xiao Min began to make things difficult for Xiao Min. In order to avoid the Li family interfering with her marriage, Xiao Min begged Old Marquis Xiao Qi to marry her far away to Ping City.

Xiao Min held Xiao Xiwei’s hand as if she hadn’t noticed. The few of them were chatting and laughing at the side, completely ignoring Madam Li and her daughter.

Mrs. Li swept her gaze over to Harmony Harmony, and her gaze instantly darkened.

Not long after, madams and young misses arrived one after another.

Although Xiao Yan hadn’t inherited the title of Marquis of Zhongyong, he still held the position of assistant minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs in the court. Although his grade wasn’t high, his immediate superior, the Minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs, was already old. He should retire in less than two years. At that time, he would naturally take over. Therefore, even though the old lady’s birthday wasn’t big this time, there were many people who came to congratulate her.

Xiao Xiwei led Xiao Xichun to greet the madams one by one. Her words were gentle, her smile was calm, and the elegance on her body made people involuntarily have a good impression of her.

Mrs. Li saw that she hadn’t found a single flaw in her body for a long time, and she couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger in her heart.