Chapter 101: Is Xiao Fu Bao Disliked? The Whole City Loves Me With Their Lives
**Chapter 101: Xu Yueyao’s Defiance**
The children finished their lunch in a chattering frenzy. Concerned, Qi Wangfei had them drink a digestion tea before letting them play for a bit longer, and then it was time for their nap.
Conditions at the manor were not as good, but it was adequate for a short rest.
Qi Wangfei chose a more comfortable room, had it carefully prepared, and then took Suisui there to rest.
Suisui wasn’t particular about where she slept; she had previously slept in chicken coops and storerooms.
The room at the manor was better than the main house at her uncle’s place.
So, she was more than happy to sleep there.
And besides, her mother was right there!
Qi Wangfei stayed by Suisui's side, soothing her to sleep.
Once Suisui was peacefully slumbering, Qi Wangfei tucked her in and sat for a while before signaling Haitang to watch over her, then she went out.
As Qi Wangfei left, she saw Steward Liu waiting for her.
She went over with Auntie Qiu and asked quietly, “What’s the matter?”
During the meal, Steward Liu had seemed on the verge of speaking but held back due to the presence of the children.
When Qi Wangfei inquired, Steward Liu respectfully bowed before replying, “Your Highness, the steward from the Jinyang Marquis's residence sent over some goat milk and dried fruit. He mentioned that when the carriage from your estate passed by, the young ladies at their residence were quite pleased and decided to send some treats for the young masters and misses to try.”
Hearing the Jinyang Marquis’s residence, Qi Wangfei felt a headache coming on.
She really did not want to deal with the people from that estate.
At the moment, they had sent over items, so she could neither refuse outright nor send the gifts back.
Moreover, the items were modest—just common foodstuffs from the manor.
It was flattering but not too obvious, aimed at a sincere gesture that was hard to reject.
Qi Wangfei waved her hand and said, “Arrange a return gift. There’s no need to worry about the rest.”
Everyone in the Jinyang Marquis’s residence knew what was going on.
They were all girls brought back from outside, and there was also said to be a young master among them.
Sometimes, a comparison can make one feel better.
Qi Wangfei felt that having someone like the Jinyang Marquis to compare with would make other madams in the capital feel more fortunate.
After all, the other gentlemen in the capital, though they might have concubines, didn’t usually keep as many mistresses or illegitimate children, leaving their wives to clean up such messes.
Qi Wangfei was reluctant to meddle in the Jinyang Marquis’s troubles, especially since Suisui had connections with that house. She would prefer to stay as far away from them as possible, keeping them from noticing Suisui.
Meanwhile, at the Jinyang Marquis’s residence, after a morning of etiquette lessons, the young ladies were finally allowed to rest.
Although tired, they were not yet sleepy, so they gathered together to gossip.
Xu Yuexiu, who had some knowledge of the prominent figures in the capital, proudly raised her head and said, “Do you know whose luxurious carriage passed by this morning? I’ll tell you—it’s shocking!”
Xu Yueying, eager to join in, asked, “Whose carriage was it? Tell us, Xiu Xiu, we want to know!”
Xu Yueyao, listening from the side, struggled to keep from rolling her eyes and inwardly cursed, “Flatterer!”
Unconsciously, she felt a pang of jealousy.
Xu Yuexiu, basking in the attention, announced, “It was the Tang family’s carriage—the family of the Empress. Haven’t you seen it before?”
After Xu Yuexiu’s announcement, she cast a triumphant glance at her companions.
Xu Yueyao, who had been cursing Xu Yueying in her mind, felt a jolt of realization upon hearing about the Empress’s Tang family.
The Tang family was also Suisui’s family.
In her past life, Suisui had married the fifth young master of the Tang family, Tang Lingheng, a renowned and handsome scholar in the capital.
He had been incredibly gentle and attentive to Suisui.
They were a well-known couple in the capital.
Xu Yueyao had envied Suisui more than once.
How did she get so lucky?
Her early life was difficult, but she was soon taken back by the Jinyang Marquis’s residence and pampered as a cherished treasure. Even the legitimate daughters of the Marquis’s house were no match for her status in the old lady and Marquis’s eyes.
After reaching marriageable age, she had married into the prestigious Tang family, becoming the legitimate wife of the fifth young master.
Xu Yueyao, despite understanding the social dynamics, still felt a sting of envy. How did Suisui manage to break the norms and marry into such a prominent family?
She was filled with resentment.
Why did Chen Suisui get to have such a fate?
Was it because of her licentious, unmarried mother?
Thinking of the dashing and attentive Tang Lingheng made Xu Yueyao blush with frustration.
She thought, if Chen Suisui could have such a fate, why couldn’t she?
Recalling her own past, she had once had a suitor, but Suisui had refused to help, saying she was not worthy of him.
If she wasn’t worthy, then why was Chen Suisui?
In the end, Xu Yueyao had married a poor scholar.
Chen Suisui had claimed that he was a good match.
Xu Yueyao felt as if Suisui had directly pointed at her nose and said, “You’re only fit for such a poor scholar!”
These thoughts made Xu Yueyao both angry and defiant.
Seeing Xu Yueyao’s face turning from green to pale, Xu Yueying, surprised, asked, “Yao Yao, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell or dissatisfied with the Tang family?”
Xu Yueying, adept at making assumptions, made Xu Yueyao’s teeth grind in frustration. Quickly regaining her composure, Xu Yueyao forced a smile and replied, “How could I be dissatisfied with the Tang family? I was just thinking how esteemed they must be and couldn’t help but feel envious.”
Xu Yuexiu pouted in response, “It’s good to understand one’s place. People like us don’t even have the chance to step into the Tang family’s threshold, so there’s no point in thinking about their status.”
Xu Yueying smiled and added, “If one could marry into a respectable family as the legitimate wife, even if it’s modest, I’d be willing.”
Xu Yuexiu nodded at her, “At such a young age, thinking about marriage, are you not ashamed?”
The group of sisters continued their chatter, intentionally or unintentionally excluding Xu Yueyao.
Xu Yueyao smirked inwardly, thinking, “Just wait. Once I marry into the Tang family, I hope you’ll still be laughing so freely.”
However, thinking of her past love made Xu Yueyao waver slightly.
She wished that the Wei family was as prestigious as the Tang family.
Then she could choose her love without hesitation, rather than choosing the Tang family for its wealth and status.
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