funbook-pk Chapter 232 Who Are You Then?
Chapter 232 Who Are You Then?
Madam Xie's expression darkened slightly. When she looked at the eldest princess, the smile in her eyes was a bit polite. "To answer your question, Princess, Wan Ning is not feeling well and cannot come out to meet guests. I hope the princess will forgive me."
"Oh? What happened to Wan Ning?"
Lin Wannian asked hurriedly, "I saw her a few days ago and she was fine."
Everyone's eyes fell on Mrs. Xie's face, as if they wanted to see how she would answer.
Ye Nanyue frowned slightly and looked at the noble and slightly domineering eldest princess.
I don’t know how far Lin Wannian has progressed in her quest to conquer the princess.
After Lin Wannian finished speaking, the eldest princess looked at Old Lady Xie and Madam Xie and said, "Could it be that they're being disrespectful because they know Wan Ning's adopted daughter? The Xie family is a family of scholars and have raised a daughter for so many years that they're no different from their own. What's more... she's engaged to my Seventh Brother."
The eldest princess said this calmly, but as soon as she said this, everyone's faces changed and they all looked at the Xie family.
More people looked at Ye Nanyue.
Everyone present knew Ye Nanyue's identity.
Now the eldest princess said this in front of everyone, which embarrassed Ye Nanyue in public.
Mrs. Xie and Old Madam Xie's faces darkened at the same time, but since it was the eldest princess who said this, they did not dare to speak rudely for a moment.
Lin Wannian glanced at Ye Nanyue with pride, as if saying that she had the protection of the eldest princess and was showing off to her.
Ping'an was holding Ye Nanyue's hand beside her. After hearing what the eldest princess said, he frowned slightly and wanted to say something, but felt it was inappropriate.
Ye Nanyue also frowned and looked gloomy, wondering whether to say something.
Given the emperor's love for Lu Huaiyang, no matter what she says, it won't matter.
Besides, didn’t Lu Huaiyang say that if anyone bullied her, she should curse back or fight back?
The two maids next to her, Eleven and Fifteen, also had sullen faces and stood guard beside Ye Nanyue.
"So what? The Seventh Prince's marriage was arranged for my sister, not for that fake Xie Wan Ning!"
During the stalemate, a young man's nonchalant voice suddenly came from behind.
When everyone turned around, they saw a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old coming in with two servants, carrying a large food box.
The young man also helped the servant carry the things all the way here, his forehead covered with sweat.
After he said that, everyone looked at Xie Qiyang.
The eldest princess frowned and said, "Xie Qiyang, what do you know?"
"Why don't I know?"
Xie Qiyang chuckled: "Xie Wan Ning was originally an adopted daughter. The original marriage certificate was given to my biological sister. Even if the Seventh Prince comes back, the marriage certificate will also be given to my biological sister!"
When Lin Wannian heard this, her eyebrows couldn't help but jump and her face became extremely ugly.
His eyes glanced uncontrollably towards Ye Nanyue!
Ye Nanyue saw Lin Wannian's expression and immediately understood what was going on.
In the original book, Lin Wannian took the golden lock and told the original owner's biological parents how good her relationship with the original owner was and how she gained a lot of benefits.
Now that Ye Nanyue is here, she must be panicking too, right?
The princess frowned after hearing what Xie Qiyang said: "Your sister can't be found again. He has married a village woman now. Wan Ning is the best candidate!"
"When the time is right, my father will definitely choose more suitable ladies for my seventh brother!"
"What happened?"
Xie Qiyang continued, "What matters is what the Seventh Prince thinks and what His Majesty decides!"
"That's the royal family's business, and we ordinary people have no right to interfere."
"But...Xie Wan Ning definitely can't have anything to do with the Seventh Prince."
Xie Qiyang's words sounded a bit unreasonable, even a bit rude.
But how come this nonsensical statement... actually makes sense?
After he finished speaking, he winked at Ye Nanyue.
When others looked at him, he immediately looked away.
Ye Nanyue just happened to meet his gaze before he looked away, and happened to see his eyes.
At that moment, Ye Nanyue immediately understood. Did he know her identity?
I was also curious, how could this adopted brother of mine, whom I had never met, be so smart?
How did he know?
Logically speaking, his parents shouldn't have had the chance to tell him yet!
The eldest princess was speechless after hearing Xie Qiyang's words.
On the side, Mrs. Xie looked at her usually naughty grandson and found him more and more pleasing to the eye.
Before the princess lost her temper, Old Lady Xie hurriedly said, "Princess, please forgive me. This boy is ignorant. However, let me be frank. This marriage is indeed for my granddaughter. Wan Ning is just an adopted daughter. We dare not involve the Seventh Prince in this. This is a capital crime!"
The eldest princess had a gloomy face. After hearing what Mrs. Xie said, she didn't know how to start again.
"What's here?" Ping An pointed at the things that Xie Qiyang and others carried in and asked deliberately.
In fact, the little guy has already guessed what this thing is. It was made at home and prepared by his mother.
Madam Xie hurriedly said, "Princess, why don't you go in first? It's very sunny outside."
On the side, Lin Wannian wanted to say something, but was pulled by Concubine Lin and shut up.
The eldest princess frowned and said, "Then go in first."
So, the group walked into the house in a mighty procession.
Xie Qiyang hurriedly beckoned to the two servants behind him, and then called two strong maids: "Carry it in."
He carried the big food box and followed the group in.
After entering the courtyard and sitting down, Xie Qiyang had someone place the food box in the center and said, "This is the birthday gift that Madam Ye gave to my grandfather. It's a pine cake made specifically for his birthday!"
"Grandfather asked me to carry it in for all the ladies to see, and then carry it out."
"After it's cut, I'll bring it in for you to taste."
Concubine Lin sat down, holding her belly and said with a smile, "This Song Song Cake has become quite famous recently, but it's just a cake, what are you asking me to see? I guess everyone has seen it!"
Xie Qiyang sighed and said, "That's not the case. This pine cake was made by Madam Ye specifically for my grandfather's birthday. It's different from the ones sold in the store. It's a one-of-a-kind one."
Concubine Lin said "Oh" and looked at Ye Nanyue: "By the way, who is this Madam Ye? How come a merchant can now be on equal footing with us? If I remember correctly, at least he should kowtow and pay his respects, right?"
These words were meant to pick on Ye Nanyue because she saw that Ye Nanyue had not yet revealed her identity to Lu Huaiyang!
If Ye Nanyue kneeled down, as a concubine, Lu Huaiyang would have no place to save his face!
Madam Xie was holding a teacup. When she heard Concubine Lin say this, she frowned and looked a little ugly.
Before she could speak, Ye Nanyan looked at Concubine Lin calmly and said, "Then who are you?"