A Thousand Hills

Chapter 12

Xie Moru soon received Mrs. Xie's care, and Mrs. Xie ordered Su Lan to send some bright materials and jewelry suitable for little girls to the Dujuan Courtyard.

This time Su Lan didn't dare to say any more, she is a girl who knows the elegant meaning after listening to string songs, last time she noticed that Mrs. Xie had some complicated feelings towards Xie Moru, so she took the liberty to speak, thinking that maybe it could ease the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.Unexpectedly, Xie Moru said inappropriate words in greeting in the morning, hurry up and come back, Mrs. Xie certainly didn't give Xie Moru a good look, but Xie Moru turned his head and walked away, and the expressions of the people at the table turned ugly.Su Lan, as the chief maidservant next to Mrs. Xie, is exquisite in all aspects, and this is a rare incident in her maidservant career.

With what happened last time, Su Lan got up to leave after delivering the things.Xie Moru said lightly, "Thank you, please thank grandma for me. Tonight and tomorrow morning, I will personally go to thank you."

Su Lan felt the spring in the afternoon, it's hard to say that it's not even evening, but Xie Moru obviously didn't intend to thank her in the past, so Su Lan could only respond, "Yes."

Jingwei sent her out.

Xie Moru ordered Nanny Zhang to put the things away, and Nanny Zhang persuaded softly, "Madam specially gave it to you. It's okay to put the material away for now, but it's jewelry. It's time to wear it. Why don't you take it out and put it on? Isn't it in vain in the box?"

Xie Moru said, "Leave it alone."

Xie Moru has always had her own opinions, and she has the final say on the affairs of the Dujuan Courtyard. Madam Zhang has watched her grow up since she was a child. Seeing Xie Moru's tone, she knew that it was useless to persuade her. Put it away.

Wisteria stepped forward to change a cup of warm tea and placed it by Xie Moru's hand, Xie Moru continued to read.

On the second day, when Xie Moru went to pay his respects to Mrs. Xie after dinner in the morning, he thanked Mrs. Xie politely.Mrs. Xie said, "As long as you like it."

Xie Moyou stared at the clothes and jewelry on Xie Moru's body, curious, "Big sister, you didn't wear new clothes or jewelry?"

Xie Moru glanced at Xie Moyou, and asked casually, "How does Second Sister know that I am not wearing new clothes or jewelry?"

Xie Mo's worried voice was like a lark, clear and crisp, "Needless to say, big sister wore this dress a few days ago, and the jewelry is still the same. Grandma gave you good things, why don't you use them?"

Xie Moyou looked innocent and innocent, Xie Moru didn't know much about girls of her age, so she wasn't sure if Xie Moyou had a low IQ.Xie Moru didn't intend to talk to Xie Moyou, it's useless, it's boring and a waste of time, so she said directly, "Moyou, your intelligence doesn't match your appearance."

The innocence on Xie Moyou's face froze, and Xie Moru continued, "So, if you can only say these stupid things, you might as well not say them. It's a pity that you always say some stupid things when you are so beautiful."

After saying this, Xie Moru got up and saluted, and said to Mrs. Xie, "Madam, it's late, I'm going to class."

Xie Moru was about to leave, but the reactions of the people in the room were really interesting.Mrs. Xie's face showed a look of astonishment and fright. Xie Moyou was frank and straightforward. This girl was so ashamed and angry that her face was flushed with tears in her eyes, but compared to her mother, she was really nothing.What is Aunt Ning's expression, humiliation? !
Ha, would Aunt Ning feel humiliated?

Does this level feel humiliating?

No, Concubine Ning has lived at this age, and she has taken care of and flattered her a lot on weekdays. She has never responded to Concubine Ning, and Concubine Ning just laughed it off.Therefore, this aunt's virtuous reputation was not obtained casually.This lady has practiced in the position of concubine for many years. If this level is said, she should laugh it off. She shows her self-cultivation. How can she show her humiliation?
Alas, it seems that these words hurt Aunt Ning.

However, Xie Moru said this just to teach Xie Moyou a lesson, to make her remember better.In fact, Xie Moru was very sympathetic. She wanted Xie Moyou to learn to shut up from now on, not to start a war.Therefore, the lethality of these words was controlled by Xie Moru.

As for Xie Moyou, it should not cause any harm to Aunt Ning.Aunt Ning is more than one level above Xie Moyou in wisdom, and she has the quality of perseverance.Therefore, even if you feel a little hurt, Aunt Ning's city will not be so obvious.

So, it seems that Aunt Ning hates people saying that about her.

Is this place Aunt Ning's taboo?

But why does Aunt Ning hate this?
People don't hate anything for no reason, and Xie Moru couldn't figure out where Aunt Ning's pain came from, but she was sure that it must be an old wound that could become a taboo.

What is an old injury?The old wound was someone stabbed it once before. After a long time, the wound has gradually healed. As a result, she accidentally stabbed the wound again.

It seems that someone once hurt Aunt Ning in the way she taught Xie Moru.

Tsk tsk, what a coincidence.

I don't know if Aunt Ning had such a low IQ like Xie Moyou in the past, or if someone like her and Mo Xiong saw the same thing.

Many thoughts flashed through Xie Moru's mind, her eyes turned slightly, her expression remained unchanged, she bowed slightly, as if she didn't see the various faces and expressions of these people, and went to Huazhang Hall to attend class.

In fact, Xie Moru never minded watching Xie Moyou and Mrs. Xie act coquettishly, she also liked Xie Moru's beautiful appearance, although she didn't appreciate Xie Moyou's wisdom, as long as Xie Moyou didn't use his wisdom on her , Xie Moru did not want to disturb the performance of these people.Unexpectedly, Xie Moyou's heart is so shallow, Mrs. Xie just used something to calm things down that morning, Xie Moyou couldn't sit still, and directly provoked her.Xie Moru was unwilling to waste time and energy on these matters, so he simply taught Xie Moyou a lesson.

Hurting Aunt Ning was not what she wanted.

However, the injuries are all injured, so what?

With Xie Moyou's behavior, Xie Moru already understood what attitude Aunt Ning had in mind.It's really hard for Aunt Ning to be virtuous for several years, and I'm afraid she will continue to be virtuous in the future.

Xie Moru went to Huazhang Hall to attend class, Xie Mo's face was flushed with embarrassment, tears rolled in his eyes, Aunt Ning finally regained her senses, hurriedly suppressed the hatred in her heart, and smoothed things over, "You child, you are always so outspoken."

Xie Moyou looked like he was about to cry, Mrs. Xie was no less shocked than Aunt Ning today, she really didn't have the mood to comfort Xie Moyou, she just said, "Mo You should go to class too, don't miss the time."

Aunt Ning immediately pulled Xie Moyou away.

Xie Moyou didn't have the heart to go to class now, tears fell as soon as he left Songbaiyuan, and his face turned red again.Aunt Ning took her back to the Peony Courtyard, and a clever maid brought warm water and brought a handkerchief. Aunt Ning twisted the handkerchief herself and wiped her daughter's face, sighing, "There's no need to cry." It's humiliation. Who hasn't suffered some humiliation in life.

Xie Moyou's eyes were red, and he clenched his teeth, waiting for his mother to send the maid away. Xie Moyou let out a choked sob from his throat, clenched his fists, and his eyes burst into flames, "Xie Moru!"

Aunt Ning regained her senses and sighed, "You too, don't you have any kind of clothes and jewelry, is it possible that you are jealous of this?" She was still young and couldn't keep things in her mind.

"I'm not..." I had some small thoughts, but I just wanted to know for myself.

Aunt Ning lowered her head and fiddled with the gold bracelet on her wrist, and asked, "Moyou, does your grandmother like you or Mo Ru?"

Even if he was a little stimulated today, Xie Moyou still has the answer in his heart.Aunt Ning said again, "In the past, when your grandmother favored you, have you ever seen Mo Ru say what you say today?"

Xie Moyou said a word, feeling more and more ashamed.

"You're right. Your grandmother gave her clothes and jewelry, but she didn't wear them or use them. You can see it. Can't your grandmother see it?" Aunt Ning sighed, "There are some things that you really don't need to say. . Having said that, it’s superfluous.”

Xie Moyou shed a few more tears, Fang said, "My words are wrong, but she really..."

"What is it? I really don't want to give you face?" Aunt Ning asked her daughter calmly, "Mo You, who are you, she wants to give you face. If you really treat Mo Ru as your sister, you shouldn't provoke me like this today. Say. If you don’t regard her as your sister, why do you expect her to treat you as your sister? You use words to provoke her, and you want her to save face for you? "

Xie Moru is a very difficult person to deal with, even if there is no today's incident, Aunt Ning has to admit this fact.She has wanted to win over Xie Moru for many years, she is considerate and careful to Xie Moru in every way, she is confident that if it were someone else, she should have matured by now.However, based on how close she was, Xie Moru didn't even raise an eyebrow.If you treat her well, she doesn't appreciate it, and at most others are mean and thank you.However, Mrs. Xie has been cold and indifferent these years, Xie Moru still never raised an eyebrow.Such a recalcitrant temperament is really a difficult person Aunt Ning has encountered in her life.

Seeing big things since childhood, Xie Moru is not easy to get along with, this is beyond doubt.

"You still don't know why your second uncle treats Mo Ru differently, right?" Aunt Ning has been in charge of Mrs. Xie's family for many years, and she is very well informed. She continued, "That day before your grandmother entered the palace, she guessed The palace may have fallen in love with your second uncle, thus reminding your second uncle."

Xie Moyou didn't believe it, "How is this possible? How could she guess what the palace is thinking."

Aunt Ning didn't answer her daughter's question, but said, "Mo You, although you are studying with Mo Ru, there is no need to compare with her. There are many smart people in this world, smarter than you, smarter than me , It's all normal. Is it because you feel that you are not as good as Mo Ru?"

Xie Moyou pinched his fingers and said nothing.She felt that she was better than Xie Moru in every way, but she really suspected of deceiving herself when she said such words.

"The way to decide a person's future is not to be smarter than anyone else, Mo You. In the future, you will understand that in many cases, only being smart is useless." Aunt Ning said, "Mo You, you don't need to regard Mo Ru as an opponent. Don't you ever Never thought about it, why your father never went to the Rhododendron Court?"

Xie Moyou said, "Mom, you won't tell me."

Aunt Ning said, "I used to be afraid that you would be small and not strict with your mouth. Now that you are like this, I dare not tell you."

Xie Moyou suffered such a big blow today, and just needed some sad news from Xie Moru to calm his mind. Hearing this, he hurriedly said, "Mother, just tell me? I will definitely not say anything."

Aunt Ning stroked her daughter's hair, and said softly, "You have never seen Mo Ru's mother family before, have you?" There was a flash of joy in her eyes, and Aunt Ning looked at her daughter, with a slight curl of her lips, "The Fang family is full of families, and they will be gone soon!" exist!"

Xie Mo's eyes widened in shock, and his mother's voice sounded in his ears, "Ayou, her mother's clan is a criminal, she has no future, no matter how smart she is."

Pain can only be healed by pain.

Xie Moyou heard such shocking news, and it was about the pain of Xie Moru's mother's family. When they were in class in Huazhang Hall that day, although the two of them didn't say a word, they could see that Xie Moyou was in high spirits.Xie Moru remained unmoved, and didn't care what Xie Moyou was thinking or what he was secretly happy about.

Everyone has their own life, as long as Xie Moyou doesn't always show her substandard IQ, Xie Moru is happy and peaceful.

On the contrary, Mrs. Xie was in a complicated mood, and she specially asked her confidant, Nanny Qi, to ask if Fang had said something to Xie Moru.Mammy Qi replied privately, "That one has not spoken for many years, and the eldest girl ate at the same table with her, and she did not say a word. She never said anything to the eldest girl."

Mrs. Xie breathed out lightly, "How could it be such a coincidence?" At that time, she had no choice but to come out and explain Aunt Ning's matter to Fang Shi. Said, "I heard that you were also from a family background, and you were also born with beauty, but your wisdom and beauty really don't match. Xie Song just fell in love with a woman like you. His vision is regrettable. However, you, each other, It’s a match made in heaven and earth, perfect match.”

At that time, the Fang family was in decline, but Mrs. Xie will never forget Fang's indescribable expression and tone.As a result, Mrs. Fang didn't express any opinion on her, and Mrs. Xie felt ashamed.As for Concubine Ning's feelings at that time, one can know by looking at Concubine Ning's reaction today.

Today when Xie Moru said similar words, Mrs. Xie's first reaction was to think of Fang Shi back then, did Fang Shi say something to Xie Moru?
Nanny Qi knew some old things. She was old, so she just said, "Mother and daughter are always alike."

Mrs. Xie was silent for a while, and finally said, "It's not the daughter of the Fang family, but also the blood of the Xie family." As long as the Fang family does not speak, the Xie family will never mention that year.She doesn't like Xie Moru very much, but she doesn't want Xie Moru to get involved in those old grievances.

Come to think of it, Fang also thinks so.

(End of this chapter)