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Chapter 200 Bossy
"Dad." Si Chengxu saw who was coming and called out respectfully.
The person who came was Si Zhenglin. Some days ago, the current emperor sent him to Qingzhou to handle a corruption case. He just returned today and met them at the door.
Although he didn't come back, Si Chengxu had already written to tell him that he thought this girl was Li Xiaoxiao, whom he mentioned many times in his letters. When he saw her today, she was just as he said, an interesting little girl.
Wang Qiuhe was so embarrassed when she saw the person coming that she had to leave in a huff. Since Si Zhenglin was back, she naturally couldn't get any benefits. She glared at Li Xiaoxiao fiercely and said, "Just wait for me."
Si Zhenglin looked at the woman next to Li Xiaoxiao. He knew without a second thought that she must be his elder sister who had been missing for many years. He performed a standard salute to her and bowed deeply.
"Thank you for your hard work, sister, for being away from home for so many years."
"It's not hard." Sun waved her hands quickly. She was a little overwhelmed by Si Zhenglin's gift and looked at Li Xiaoxiao in panic.
"I've heard grandma mention my uncle many times. Today I finally met him, and he was exactly as grandma described." Li Xiaoxiao spoke at the right time to ease Sun's embarrassment.
"Hahaha, girl, let's go meet your grandma together." Si Zhenglin was obviously in a very good mood. Finding his sister was not only his parents' wish, but also his wish.
When the old lady saw Li Dahai, she nodded with satisfaction. She knew he was from a farmer's family. She originally thought he was just an ordinary farmer's man, but today she found that he was a good-looking man. Although his family conditions were not so good, he was still a good person.
Also, her daughter has had a smile on her face ever since they arrived. It can be seen that she is living a good life. The old lady felt a little relieved.
At noon, the whole family had lunch together and mentioned where they would live. The old lady loved her daughters very much and wanted them to all live in the Marquis' Mansion. Si Zhenglin had no objection, but the Marquis' Mansion also included Si Wei Zhong's family, so they were afraid that they would not agree.
Li Xiaoxiao didn't want to live here either. It was ok to stay here for a few days, but after a long time she would feel like a dependent. The money she had now was not enough to buy a house in the capital, but she believed that as long as she wanted to make money, she could still earn it.
"Grandma, it's not convenient for our family to live here. How about this? I'll rent a house nearby, a bigger one, and bring you over to live there. It'll be just our family there. Do you think this is a good idea?"
The old lady knew Li Xiaoxiao's concerns, and she was right to think so. Si Wei Zhong was despicable and treacherous, a real villain. It would be better to stay away from him to avoid any more trouble.
"Mom, I think your suggestion is very good, but I will rent the house and you just need to move in." Si Zhenglin said after thinking for a while.
He understood his mother's thoughts, but there were some things beyond his control. Although he had a bad relationship with Si Wei Zhong's family, he still had to save face.
"How can this be possible, uncle?" Li Xiaoxiao disagreed immediately.
"Dad, do you still remember the house I bought two years ago? Why don't we let my aunt and her family live there?" Si Chengxu suddenly spoke.
"This is a good place. I think it's okay. You can take Xiaoxiao to have a look at it at the party tonight." The house was previously owned by an important official of the imperial court, but due to certain things, the whole family was exiled, so the house became vacant. The house was not cheap because it occupied a large area, so it had been idle for two years before it was bought by Si Chengxu.
The house was very close to the marquis's residence, and it took about a quarter of an hour by carriage. After getting off the carriage, Li Xiaoxiao fell in love with this big house at first sight.
After buying it, Si Chengxu had it completely renovated inside and out, so it looked like new. There were two huge stone lions at the door, which was magnificent and the high gate and large courtyard were very impressive.
The family officially moved in and specially prepared a room for the old lady. It was already the twelfth lunar month, and as the year was drawing to a close, every household began to become bustling with activity.
Li Xiaoxiao wanted to invite the old lady to stay for a few days, so she went to the marquis's mansion early in the morning. The servants at the door all recognized her, so she had a smooth journey.
After entering the Marquis' Mansion, Li Xiaoxiao went straight to Yangxinxuan when suddenly someone called her from behind.
"Stop." A delicate voice came.
Li Xiaoxiao turned around in confusion and saw a girl about fifteen or sixteen years old. There were a few sesame-sized freckles on her face, which were still clearly visible even after a thick layer of white lead powder was applied. She was wearing a pink skirt and a bright red peony-flowered cotton vest. Her hair was combed in a girlish style and her head was covered with jewels and jade that jingled when she walked.
At this moment, he was looking at her with disdain with his little face raised.
"Who are you?" Li Xiaoxiao had rarely left the Marquis' Mansion since she came to the capital. She was sure that this was the first time she saw the girl in front of her.
"You don't need to care who I am. Don't come to the Marquis' Mansion again. You are a country bumpkin. No matter how beautiful the clothes are, they will lose their quality when they are worn by you." The girl looked at Li Xiaoxiao with disgust on her face and said extremely harsh words. She didn't expect that Li Xiaoxiao was so beautiful. She felt jealous.
"Hehe." Li Xiaoxiao was completely confused. Where did this cat or dog come from, barking in front of her?
"What are you laughing at?" the girl said angrily with her almond-shaped eyes wide open.
"Why should I tell you? Judging from your clothes, you should be a lady. Don't you know you should introduce yourself before asking others a question? I don't even know who you are, so why should I answer you?" Li Xiaoxiao retorted.
"My uncle is Si Wei Zhong, the Right Vice-Censor-in-Chief of the Third Grade." The girl's name was Qiao Yueru, and she looked proud when she mentioned her uncle.
"Oh." Li Xiaoxiao understood. It turned out that she was the concubine's granddaughter. But what right did she have to warn her in such a domineering manner?
"Hmph, don't let me see you again. I hate you." Qiao Yueru spoke again.
"Since you have come to warn me with such fanfare, you must know my identity. My mother is the eldest daughter of the marquis's family, and your mother is just the daughter of a concubine. What can you do to demand of me?" Although Li Xiaoxiao was born under the red flag, he did not have any concept of superiority and inferiority.
But this is ancient times, with clear distinctions between superiors and inferiors. Under no circumstances will a child born to a concubine have a higher status than a child born to the wife.
"You are just a girl from the village. My father is the Shaoqing of the Guanglu Temple, a fifth-rank official. What can you compare with me?" Qiao Yueru was even more proud when talking about her identity.
"So this is the source of your pride. I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. If you have the ability, go to the Marquis and ask him to forbid me to set foot in the Marquis' Mansion in the future. Otherwise, you are meddling in other people's business." Li Xiaoxiao leaned forward slightly and whispered to her.
He took out a handkerchief from his arms, and there seemed to be white powder floating in the handkerchief, and the wind blew it accidentally onto Qiao Yueru.