nucmednet Chapter 148 She Has More Than One Thorn
Chapter 148 She Has More Than One Thorn
Xie Chujiao nodded and agreed: "Mother thinks so too. But she has grown strong, and it is difficult to get rid of her."
Yan Xinning's eyes were filled with gloom: "Now she is under my mother's watch. My mother can control her as an elder and set rules for her. It's easy for her to catch her."
Thinking back to when Yan Xinning first entered the mansion, Xie Chujiao disciplined her in this way. She was trained to be obedient and follow orders, and Yan Xinning's life became easier.
But Yan Xinning forgot that Xie Chujiao had a handle on her and her family, so she had no choice but to listen to Xie Chujiao's orders. Jian Yue was different. She was not only full of thorns, but also did not accept filial piety, rules and etiquette. Using the same method on Jian Yue would not work at all.
Xie Chujiao shook her head dejectedly, looking sad: "She doesn't live in the mansion all the time, so we can't control her at all. Sigh... Xinning, mother is not forcing you to do this, you see what's going on with this shop..."
Yan Xinning looked unhappy and felt irritated: "Mother, I only have three shops, and the monthly income is average. Being by His Highness' side, I have to take care of everything, and I really can't do without money."
Xie Chujiao was even more worried: "Xinning, mother has already said that I didn't force you. It was that little bastard who was aggressive. You can refuse to give it to her, but if she makes a scene and damages the Second Prince's reputation, don't blame mother for not reminding you."
"Because of what happened between you two, there are already a lot of rumors out there. As your stepmother, it's not convenient for me to interfere in many things."
Yan Xinning thought to herself that you can interfere in all my affairs, but when the real daughter comes out, you become timid. To put it bluntly, you just take advantage of others.
She was disdainful in her heart, but she compromised on the surface and said obediently: "I can't make things difficult for my mother. I'll go and find the shop deed right away." As she said that, she got up and went to the inner room, and after a while she took out a yellowed piece of paper.
Xie Chujiao smiled with relief: "Xinning still loves her mother and doesn't want to embarrass her. Unlike that little bastard... Forget it, let's not talk about her."
Yan Xinning handed the teahouse deed to Xie Chujiao and said, "Mother, I need your help with something. Actually, it's not my business. It's the Second Prince who wants to ask father to give some convenience to the two wealthy merchants."
Xie Chujiao immediately remembered Jian Yue's words and subconsciously wanted to refuse, but she swallowed the words back when they reached her lips.
"Xinning, your mother doesn't understand what's going on in the government office. You have to go talk to your father."
Yan Xinning looked dejected: "My father has found his biological daughter, so why would he want to see me? I am now an orphan with no one to love me."
Xie Chujiao glanced at her sideways in a reproachful manner: "Are you talking nonsense again? Although we are now nominally foster parents, in my heart, you are no different from my own daughter. The bond between us mother and daughter for five years is better than that of a hundred little bastards."
Xie Chujiao held Yan Xinning in her arms, patted her back, and whispered lovingly: "My dear daughter, mother will always be your support."
Xie Chujiao was very into the role, and Yan Xinning was moved. She hugged Xie Chujiao and hummed coquettishly.
After leaving the villa and getting into the carriage, Xie Chujiao raised the corners of her mouth.
I believe that once this fire is lit, Yan Xinning will soon take action.
Jian Yue had just returned to Yue's residence when Ji Yun came to visit again with his two close followers, a tiger and a wolf.
They were very low-key and came in through the back door. Jian Yue always felt that they were sneaking around like thieves.
In fact, Ji Yunzhong really couldn't show up in public because his stand-in, the other "Fifth Prince", was traveling and having fun in other states.
"Your Highness, please help me look at something." Jian Yue took out the jade bracelet that Xie Chujiao gave her.
Ji Yunzhong took it and looked at it, frowning: "Where did you buy the fake one? This jade bracelet is very realistic, and ordinary people can't really tell it's a fake."
"So the fifth prince is an ordinary person!"
Ji Yunzhong: ...so disrespectful.
No! Is this the point? Isn’t the point that you bought a fake product and got ripped off?
Jian Yue quickly solved his doubts: "This bracelet is a gift from my stepmother."
Ji Yun nodded: "Your stepmother bullied you because you grew up in the countryside and have never seen good things, so she used a fake one to fool you. What are you going to do? Send it back to her?"
"It depends! If there is a chance to send it back, then send it back. If it really can't be sent back, then give it to my father for safekeeping."
Ji Yunzhong: ...High!
"The workshop has already produced a batch of brown sugar. Your Highness, please send someone to get it!"
"Okay, I'll send someone there this afternoon."
"Your Highness, please do as you please. I have time to go study." Jian Yue turned and left.
Ji Yunzhong actually felt something strange in his heart.
In the past, when he was in Beijing, whenever he appeared in public, he would always "encounter" many women who had sprained their ankles, lost their jewelry, or fainted. They used all kinds of tricks to attract his attention.
But this Jian Yue is very interesting. She seems to be blind to his appearance and does not know how much power his identity means. She treats him the same as she treats others.
Isn't it said that every young girl has a dream of marrying a prince charming? Is he not qualified to be a prince charming?
Ji Yun fell into self-doubt again.
Jian Yue asked Fan Da to order a plaque and send it to the mansion. When she returned in the evening, the original Xuexiang Courtyard had become Shiyue Pavilion.
Xiaoyun and Ruyi had already cleaned the yard. Jian Yue nodded with satisfaction and encouraged them: "As long as you work hard, I will reward you." Then, when Muxiang brought the food from the kitchen, Jian Yue distributed it to the maids and servants in the yard as a reward.
Jian Yue had already had dinner in advance at Yue's house. The reason why she asked Mu Xiang to go to the big kitchen to get food was that she wanted to see the fattening food prepared for her in the kitchen.
There were many cakes on the table in the flower hall. These cakes were very delicate in appearance and the colors were very pleasing to the eye, making people want to eat them at first sight. These were the sweet snacks that Xie Chujiao sent to her when she was away.
Jian Yue checked them one by one and found that Xie Chujiao had not tampered with the pastries. So, would Xie Chujiao be willing to let her enter the family tree smoothly tomorrow?
Based on her limited understanding of Xie Chujiao, Xie Chujiao would definitely do something.
Jian Yue went to the bathroom to wash up and came out. Xiao Qing was lighting incense.
The incense cage is in the shape of a golden lotus, and the incense is also precious rose scent.
Jian Yue: "Xiao Qing, where did you get the incense from?"
Xiaoqing: "The warehouse manager is assigned to each hospital."
After Xiaoqing left, Jian Yue immediately extinguished the incense.
Xie Chujiao did not tamper with the food, it turned out that she was waiting for her here.
The incense was filled with a strong drug. If she was left burning overnight, she would have to sleep until noon tomorrow. If that happened, even if the Yan clan accepted her into the family tree, her reputation would be ruined.
She called Fuyun in...