NFBE Chapter 113 The mother and son smiled at each other.
Chapter 113 The mother and son smiled at each other.
Xie Jing stood to the side without raising his eyebrows, having already guessed it.
After Qin Jiuwei finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Xie Yanli sitting opposite her.
"What do you think, husband?"
Xie Yanli smiled and said, "That's fine."
Zizhu covered her mouth and chuckled behind Xie Yanli's back.
Ever since the lady gave the young master the sachet that day, the young master has been exceptionally approachable these past two days.
They stopped being cold and swearing.
As a result, their lives improved.
Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Xie Jingchun and Xie Jing are both on holiday, but they are unwilling to go to the palace to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.
Qin Jiuwei knew the two children's personalities, so she didn't interfere and let them do what they wanted.
The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet begins in the evening, and they must enter the palace in the late afternoon.
In the afternoon, Qin Jiuwei spent a lot of time picking out clothes for Xie Jue.
Finally, I chose a light green robe and tied my hair in a small bun with a ribbon of the same color.
The color made Xie Jue's face look even whiter and more delicate, and with his big, bright eyes, he looked like a little fairy.
"Our young master Jue is getting more and more handsome," praised Granny Song.
Qin Jiuwei's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Of course, our Jue-ge'er will definitely grow up to be a handsome man."
Xie Jue pursed her lips and blushed shyly.
Hehe, his mother praised him for being handsome.
royal palace.
Xie Yanli, Qin Jiuwei, and Xie Jue originally rode into the palace together in a carriage.
However, as soon as Xie Yanli arrived at the palace gate, he was summoned away by Eunuch Li, who was by the emperor's side.
Qin Jiuwei then led Xie Jue towards the palace where the banquet was being held.
But as soon as he reached the path in the Imperial Garden, he ran into Qin Le'an.
What a small world...
Qin Jiuwei was speechless, but her outward manners remained impeccable.
She curtsied and greeted, "Consort Qin."
Qin Le'an chuckled softly upon hearing this, then glanced at the maid beside him.
The maid Donglian immediately stepped forward, her voice sharp and shrill.
"Your Highness is mistaken. Our young master was promoted by the Emperor yesterday and is now a Noble Lady."
"Moreover, it was an imperial decree personally issued by the Emperor," Qin Le'an added smugly.
A benefactor? Qin Jiuwei frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She looked up and sized Qin Le'an up and down.
I noticed that her clothes were indeed more luxurious than the last time I saw her.
Qin Jiuwei was even more puzzled.
Based on her understanding of Gao Xian, there was absolutely no way he would be interested in Qin Le'an.
Moreover, Gao Xian had never cared about women other than Consort Chen, let alone issue a separate decree to promote someone's rank.
what on earth is it?
A look of doubt flashed in Qin Jiuwei's eyes.
Seeing Qin Jiuwei's stunned expression, Qin Le'an felt even more smug.
She reached out and touched the hairpin in her bun, her eyes filled with arrogance, her tone high-pitched.
Qin Le'an smiled and said, "And this gold hairpin was also a gift from the Emperor yesterday."
As she spoke, she turned her head slightly so that the hairpin was facing Qin Jiuwei's direction, so that she could see it clearly.
Qin Jiu glanced at the gold hairpin in her hair.
The gold hairpin is exquisitely carved and beautiful; it is indeed a top-quality item.
Qin Le'an raised an eyebrow. "What do you think, little sister? Is this gold hairpin pretty?"
Although the Marquis's family was a noble family, it was still no match for the imperial family.
Qin Jiuwei probably wouldn't even see such a good thing in the Marquis's mansion.
She had been bullied by Consort Xian before, and her life was so miserable.
Now, she can finally vent her anger on Qin Jiuwei!
This time, she finally won!
"What the Emperor bestows is naturally beautiful," Qin Jiuwei said in a light and pleasant voice, her words perfectly measured.
Qin Le'an stared intently at Qin Jiuwei, not wanting to miss any change in her expression.
I tried to find any trace of jealousy or resentment on her face.
But there was nothing, absolutely nothing...
Qin Le'an was unwilling to give up and immediately tried to continue his sarcastic remarks.
But before she could speak, a childish voice rang out.
Wow, the hairpin on your head looks so beautiful.
Qin Le'an was taken aback upon hearing this, and his gaze immediately fell on the short man who had spoken.
She narrowed her eyes and recognized him immediately.
His name is Xie Jue, and he is the youngest of Xie Yanli's three adopted sons.
In his previous life, he always kept his head down and cried at the drop of a hat, which was extremely annoying.
Unexpectedly, in this life, this little bastard has a sweet tongue and knows his stuff quite well.
Qin Le'an's lips curled into a smile, a hint of smugness and joy in his expression.
Then they heard Xie Jue mutter in a childish voice.
"But unfortunately... it's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei chuckled, and the maids beside her covered their mouths in response.
Qin Le'an's face instantly turned red with anger.
What is this little bastard saying?! Who is he calling cow dung?!
She immediately wanted to step forward, raise her right hand, and teach this little bastard a lesson.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jiuwei's expression immediately turned cold.
"Consort Qin, are you about to make a move?"
Her eyes were fixed on Qin Le'an. "Xie Jue is the son of Prince Xie!"
"He's not even my biological son!" Qin Le'an roared inwardly.
The maid Donglian immediately called out, "My lady."
This voice immediately pulled Qin Le'an out of his rage.
She bit her lip tightly, but ultimately managed to hold back.
The Emperor has recently changed his opinion of her, and we must not let this incident damage her image in his eyes.
She's going to be an empress someday!
Qin Le'an took a deep breath. "Xie Jue is young, so I won't stoop to his level. Sister, you mustn't forget to raise your child properly."
She said in a sinister voice, "Xie Jue speaks so recklessly. If he causes any trouble in the future, it will be too late for me to regret it."
Qin Jiu smiled slightly and said gently, "Don't worry, Noble Lady Qin, Xie Jue always knows his limits. He knows what to say to whom."
Qin Le'an choked again.
What does that mean?! Does she deserve to be scolded?
Qin Jiuwei has become increasingly sharp-tongued ever since she married Xie Yanli, it's really annoying!
Qin Le'an was so angry that he turned around and left, not wanting to say another word to Qin Jiuwei.
She bit her lip hard.
Just wait! Sooner or later she will get her revenge!
Watching her retreating figure, Xie Jue angrily clenched her small fist.
Hmph! He won't let anyone who bullies his mother get away with it!
Qin Jiuwei patted Xie Jue's head helplessly.
"Mother, will you blame me?" Xie Jue blinked.
Although he cursed the woman who seemed bad, he also seemed to have caused trouble for his mother.
Qin Jiuwei chuckled softly, "Mother will only think that you..."
Xie Jue's breath caught in his throat upon hearing this.
"Well done," Qin Jiuwei said in a light, pleasant voice.
"Hehe." Xie Jue chuckled softly, and the mother and son exchanged a smile.
Chonghua Palace.
This Mid-Autumn Festival banquet invited many of the city's elites, and officials of the fourth rank and above were allowed to bring their relatives.
Consorts of the rank of Noble Lady or above in the palace may also participate.
The hall was now full, filled with singing and dancing, a lively and festive atmosphere.
Xie Yanli sat in the first seat to the right of the Emperor.
This position was originally reserved for members of the royal family.
However, it was common knowledge that Xie Yanli was deeply favored by the emperor, and this position was specifically assigned to him by the emperor.
Therefore, no one dared to say anything.
However, Qin Jiuwei did attract a lot of attention.