Reborn to Be A Noble Wife

Chapter 131: Peach Blossom Cake

The entire Ji Family was filled with sorrow. The servants, who walked in and out, had bloodshot eyes and looked very sad.

"It's still early. Ladies, why don't we go for a walk?" a young lady of about fifteen or sixteen years old stood up and suggested with red eyes.

Qu Moying knew this person. She was Xiao's niece, Xiao Haitang.

Earl Ling'an's Mansion had three young ladies. They were Ji Youran, First Lady Ji from the second branch; Ji Hanyue, Second Lady Ji, and Ji Yanyue, Third Lady Ji, who were both from the first branch. In addition to these girls, there was also Ji Yuanxing, the eldest son of the second branch, who was Ji Youran's brother. There was also the Second Young Master from the second branch, but he was a concubine-born son.

Because the first branch did not have a son, everyone knew that Ji Yuanxing, First Young Master Ji, would take over the entire Earl Ling'an's Mansion in the future.

Even if this title belonged to his eldest uncle now, he would inherit it eventually.

As a result, the Ji Family's second branch was quite powerful. All the servants in the mansion knew that the second branch would inherit everything eventually. However, although the first branch did not have a son, the current title was held by the first branch, and he was the Suppressor General. In addition, Ji Hanyue was the future Crown Princess of Eastern Palace. Therefore, the servants in the mansion did not dare to offend the first branch.

The two branches had always been very balanced. After Yue, the wife of Earl Ling'an, passed away, the management of the mansion fell on Xiao of the second branch. Nevertheless, the second branch treated the first branch very well when managing the household. Everything remained as usual, and at times, the second branch would take the initiative to back down. In the eyes of outsiders, the Ji Family's second branch was doing a great job and very considerate of others.

Previously, Ji Hanyue shared the same thought. She even felt that Xiao and Ji Youran were wholeheartedly treating them well. Now that she thought about it, it was all but a joke. Due to her status back then, Xiao and Ji Youran had no choice but to curry favor with her. How could they dare to ill-treat the first branch?

The family asset and ranking in the imperial court were nothing compared to the monstrous power and authority!

As for Xiao Haitang in front of her, because the Ji Family did not have any other unmarried young lady, it was very normal for Xiao Haitang to help Xiao entertaining the guests. Moreover, Qu Moying knew that Xiao was very satisfied with this niece and wanted her to marry into the Ji Family. Previously, the Ji Family indicated that they were willing to take Xiao Haitang in, which was such a big joke.

Hearing Xiao Haitang's words, Qu Xuexin looked at the Old Lady, and the Old Lady nodded.

Only then did Qu Xuexin stand up. "Let's go then, Miss Xiao."

They had known each other before.

Qu Qiuyan and Qu Caiyue also stood up. Qu Moying hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said, "I'm a little inconvenient to walk right now, so I won't go out with you. I'll stay here with Grandmother."

"Don't worry. We'll just walk around. If you are tired, we can sit down and rest," Xiao Haitang suggested.

"Ying, just go. There's nothing to do here. I'll just have a chat with Old Lady Ji. Go out with your sisters. If you are tired, you can come back first," Old Lady Qu also advised, afraid that Qu Moying would get bored if Qu Moying stayed here with her.

"Fourth Lady, please go and take a stroll with them. Yesterday, when you came, we didn't have time to accompany you for a good walk. Now, you can walk around and look around," Xiao persuaded.