They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 76: Show off
The young maid was terrified, her voice trembling with fear, looking utterly pitiful and pathetic.

Xu Zhichun: "."

Where did this master of palace intrigue come from?

The Zeng family truly lives up to its reputation as a prominent household.

"Get up quickly," Xu Zhichun said with a smile, pulling the little girl up and gently comforting her, "You didn't do it on purpose, so I don't blame you. Don't scare yourself like that. It's okay, it's okay, don't cry. Today is your master's birthday, and it wouldn't be good if someone saw you crying. Don't cry."

The little girl, who had been instructed to play the victim, stopped crying upon hearing this, her face turning red and white in turns, unsure whether she should continue crying.

A pretty maid suddenly rushed over and gently scolded the young girl in a low voice, "What's wrong with you?"

The little girl stammered, "Sister Cuiqiao, I...I..."

I was just following your orders.

She certainly wouldn't dare say that, and she didn't know what else to say.

Cuiqiao glared at her: Useless thing.

"Aren't you going to take this young mistress to change her clothes?"

Xu Zhichun couldn't help but glance at Cuiqiao a few more times. This was the one who had instructed people to plot against Liang Sange. So this is what she looks like. Just by looking at her, one could tell how domineering and arrogant that Miss Zeng really was.

Xu Zhichun hates this type of person the most.

“No need for that,” Xu Zhichun smiled. “We country folk don’t have so many formalities. We don’t bring spare clothes when we go out to visit others.”

Cuiqiao looked disdainful, inwardly scoffing: You actually know what it means to bring spare clothes for guests! She quickly said with a smile, "What should we do? May I ask how this young mistress is addressed? Which family is she related to? I'll go and ask someone to see what to do."

Aunt Liang also heard the commotion. She remembered her husband's repeated instructions not to meddle in other people's business and not to interfere or talk too much. But when she found out it was Xu Zhichun, she hurried over.

What happened to Zhichun?

"It's alright, Aunt Liang."

Cuiqiao clearly already knew about their relationship, and upon seeing Aunt Liang, she quickly smiled and said, "It's good that you've come, Third In-laws. This young mistress's dress is dirty, and I was just about to take her to change. Unfortunately, you didn't bring any spare clothes, so I had to find some for her. Please don't mind."

It's hard to say what kind of people they'll find.

Xu Zhichun said, "Miss Cuiqiao can just call me Madam Xu. The skirt is fine. It's not wet inside, just the outside. It's okay."

She didn't bring any spare clothes, but in case of any unexpected events, she did bring a large piece of light purple thin cotton cloth, like a huge modern scarf, which she carried with her.

Xu Zhichun took out the thin cloth, unfolded it, shook it, and neatly wrapped it around his waist, completely covering the tea stain.

It looks like an apricot-colored skirt with an extra layer of light purple skirt, which is quite unique and pretty.

Aunt Liang also noticed the tea stain on Xu Zhichun's skirt. It had spread to a size larger than two palms and was very noticeable on the light-colored skirt.

With so many guests, everyone would inevitably take a second look, which would be quite embarrassing.

Aunt Liang was worried and didn't know what to do, but Xu Zhichun solved the problem in the blink of an eye. She was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Zhichun is so smart!"

Cuiqiao hadn't expected this either. She chuckled and teased, "Madam Xu is indeed clever. No wonder our Third Miss's two sisters-in-law didn't come, but Madam Xu did. Madam Xu is really popular."

Cuiqiao's words were clearly a mockery of Xu Zhichun, implying that she was trying to freeload at Master Zeng's birthday banquet, acting like a poor relative who was just trying to take advantage of the situation. She was completely oblivious to the fact that none of the other relatives' proper brothers and sisters-in-law had come, yet she, a mere relative, had shown up. Was that appropriate?

Is this appropriate?

Aunt Liang couldn't possibly misunderstand the implication in Cuiqiao's words, and she became somewhat angry. "Young lady, please don't talk nonsense. My two daughters-in-law have to stay home to take care of the work, and there are other things to do at home. Zhichun has always had a good relationship with my family, and she's especially close to Xiaoyan. We invited her to come along for company. She's smart and thoughtful, and with her around, we feel more at ease. Otherwise, we're always afraid that we might make a mistake and be laughed at."

Aunt Liang thought to herself that the longevity noodles were made by Zhichun, but it was a pity that Zhichun wouldn't let her say it.

The guests smiled and whispered among themselves.

I must say, this Madam Xu is indeed composed in her actions and words. She can handle being accidentally splashed with tea quite well. No wonder.

Cuiqiao was speechless. She was furious inside, but she couldn't do anything to Xu Zhichun in front of so many people. So she could only smile and agree with him for a couple of minutes before making an excuse to leave.

Nothing else happened until the banquet began, and no news of any accidents from Liang Mingliang's side came.

When the banquet began, Zeng Xiaoyan also returned and sat down with Aunt Liang and Xu Zhichun. She winked and smiled at Xu Zhichun, and Xu Zhichun smiled back.

Aunt Liang immediately told Zeng Xiaoyan about Xu Zhichun's skirt being splashed.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Xiaoyan immediately understood and gritted her teeth, cursing, "It must have been my elder sister who caused trouble and had someone do it on purpose. Luckily, Sister-in-law Zhichun saw through her, otherwise, if she had really been taken away to change clothes, who knows what would have happened to her."

They definitely didn't have good intentions.

Xu Zhichun said, "I guessed right, I didn't fall for it, so don't be angry."

"Humph."

Zeng Xiaoyan had already imagined 180 kinds of despicable schemes her elder sister might have.

Aunt Liang didn't quite understand, but she felt that this matter was rather frightening.

Thankfully, thankfully, everyone is alright.
Before Zeng Xiaoyan could say anything more, Xu Zhichun stopped her.

Never mind, it was just a minor accident. Otherwise, would she have gone to such lengths to confront Cuiqiao and demand the truth? To interrogate her about the mastermind behind it all?
This is just a minor misunderstanding. If there are no conflicts in the future, let's just let it go. If there are any real conflicts, then we can bring it up again.

Xu Zhichun was more interested in knowing how Liang Mingliang was doing.

It's just not convenient to talk right now. When she gets back, she'll definitely ask Xiao Yan how things ended. Who can resist eating this juicy gossip that's right next to them?
It will feel like a fishbone stuck in my throat.

After the birthday banquet, many guests who had traveled a bit further away began to say goodbye.

It's not that we didn't want to stay a little longer, but it's impossible for so many people to stay overnight at the Zeng family's house, right? The host family didn't say they wanted guests to stay, and there really weren't many people who were shameless enough to refuse to leave.

Liangjia Village is not close to the county town, and soon Liang, the village head, also said goodbye and wanted to go back.

Unexpectedly, Madam Zeng smiled and said, "My lord, it's rare for my third father-in-law and his family to come all this way. Why don't they stay the night before leaving? Why are they in such a hurry to go back? Don't you think so?"

Zeng Xiaoyan's eyes widened.

Is her stepmother really this virtuous? She couldn't have heard wrong, could she? For the first time in her life, she'd heard her take the initiative to say something to persuade her family to stay.
Do not believe.

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