Chapter 404: In the absence of family affection
Maybe it's because the wedding date has been set, so Xiao Jinxuan, who didn't think time passed much in the past.
But it felt as if in an instant, five days, had slipped through his fingers and never returned.
In the past few days, because of Zhou Xianrui's return to Beijing, the Xue family has more or less converged a lot.
Therefore, Xiao Jinxuan, who has nothing to do and is rarely relaxed, originally wanted to read a book in the house.
But every time she thought of the wedding in five days, and the red silk happy words that would be hung up in her room inside and outside her room according to the rules, Xiao Jinxuan was flustered and irritable.
Just when she couldn't concentrate anymore and had to close the book, frowning and rubbing her forehead.
Zhu Xin walked in and informed her that one of the Zhao family's children, Xiao Jinwen and his brother Xiao Yijun, had arrived at Forsythia Courtyard and asked to see Xiao Jinxuan immediately.
Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan, who already had a terrible headache, didn't even have to think about it, she knew that these two people were coming, and I was afraid that it was related to the recent changes in the Xiao family.
After all, she returned to the Shuai Mansion this time, not only drove the old lady to the Guanyin Courtyard, but Xiao Jinyu was also escorted to the Rui Wang's Mansion.
And even the biological mother of Xiao Yijun's brother and sister, Zhao, has now been taken away by her, and she has to stay in her yard, and she doesn't go out easily.
In fact, Xiao Jinxuan would not be in the mood to discuss these trivial things in the mansion with the two brothers and sisters.
But after all, in his previous life, the only one in the Shuai Mansion who treated Xiao Jinxuan equally, and cared a little about Xiao Yijun was the only one who cared about him.
And in this life, Xiao Jinwen, a sensible cousin, has always left a good impression on Xiao Jinxuan.
So after taking a sip of contemplative tea, Xiao Jinxuan was finally more comfortable.
Immediately, she stood up, led the way by Bamboo Heart, and walked in the direction of the hall.
And when Xiao Jinxuan almost walked in, Xiao Yijun, who had been quite anxious in the hall, immediately greeted him with an angry face.
"Xiao Jinxuan, look at the current Shuai Mansion, what has you been tossing into alone. If I hadn't received a message from Jinwen, I would have rushed back from the Beijing military camp. I think you are simply going to be alone and have become powerful in the Xiao family. ”
Hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Xiao Yijun, who was almost like a tooth and claw in front of her, a few times.
Then she calmly bypassed the other party, and came to Xiao Jinwen in a few steps, and then said calmly:
"What does my cousin mean by this, is it possible that now that I go back to my parents' house, I have to find a cousin to accompany me. It seems that in the eyes of my sister, I am also quite dissatisfied with Jinxuan now. ”
As soon as she heard this, a trace of solemnity flashed on Xiao Jinwen's face, and she had always regarded her family as more important than her life, so she couldn't help but immediately speak:
"Jinxuan, I know that I am now a married woman, and I shouldn't have come back to meddle in the affairs of the Shuai Mansion. But you really went too far this time, how could you drive your grandmother out of the mansion, and also imprison your own mother, and your sister was also imprisoned in Rui Wang's Mansion. Do you know how unbearable it is to spread you outside, Jinxuan, your current behavior should indeed be restrained. ”
Seeing Xiao Jinwen's bitter words, Xiao Jinxuan not only did not show any remorse, but sat down calmly and calmly.
Immediately, Xiao Yijun who was really angry on the side, he was already born with divine power, and after smashing a chair next to him with his fist, he glared and said:
"Cousin Jinxuan, do you know that those people outside are saying that you are towards Qin Duchu and climbing the dragon and attaching the phoenix. As soon as the king died in battle, you can't wait to marry into the gate of the Rui Palace. They all say that the king is here to protect you, so he went on the expedition. Now that you have killed a prince, you have come to confuse another virtuous king of the Great Zhou. Everyone now regards you as a red face and a curse, saying that you are a demon girl who has come to the world. ”
After talking about all the rumors he had heard, Xiao Yijun seemed to feel that it was not enough, and then pointed at Xiao Jinxuan and continued:
"I used to think that cousin, you are a gentle person, and very humble and polite. But now it's not just the royal family, who is fascinated by you. Our Xiao family was also turned upside down by you. I think they're right, you're a witch! ”
Holding the plum blossom tea handed over by Zhuxin, Xiao Jinxuan drank the tea quietly, and listened to all of Xiao Yijun's words without refuting a word.
And seeing that the other party was finally stopped, Xiao Jinxuan, who also put down the teacup at the same time, couldn't help but smile and said:
"Xiao Yijun, are you done with your words, go back to your Beijing military camp after speaking, now this handsome mansion is indeed mine Xiao Jinxuan alone has the final say. If you are not satisfied, you can wait until I marry into the Rui King's Mansion and come back. At that time, I, Xiao Jinxuan, don't want to have the slightest relationship with your Xiao family, even if you invite me, I won't step into the door of the Shuai Mansion. ”
Xiao Jinxuan, who has always been extremely polite and polite in front of Xiao Yijun's brothers and sisters, this sudden strength really made the brothers and sisters stunned.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Jinxuan, whose expression had gradually calmed down, continued after sneering:
"Say that I have disturbed the peace of the Shuai Mansion, but how can your Xiao family treat me well. When the news of Xianyu's death in battle came, and I was trapped in the mansion by the order of Empress Xue, what did I get, wasn't it that everyone worked together to drive me to the family temple, and if it weren't for this, how could the second aunt and my maids die. Now that I feel that I am too ruthless to your relatives, then I can tell you clearly. If I didn't have a shred of sanity and knew that this group of people couldn't be killed, otherwise you would think I would call the old lady and your mother to live a good life until now. ”
The contradiction between Xiao Jinxuan and the Zhao family, Xiao Jinwen knows better than anyone else.
Seeing that Xiao Jinxuan is now, she really remembers all the past grievances in her heart.
Thinking of her mother's future situation, Xiao Jinwen couldn't help but stand up, and said with anxious pleading:
"Jinxuan, no matter what, please don't hurt your mother. And you're about to become Princess Rui, and grandmother can't help you. You can let go of the past grievances, after all, we were sisters in the past, so it's okay for you to agree to your cousin's request. ”
Seeing Xiao Jinwen's almost tearful appearance, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't help but burst out laughing, and it took a long time for her to say slowly:
"Sisterhood of yesteryear? After the accident of Xianyu, my sister and I were walking on thin ice in the Shuai Mansion, and even when I was driven to the family temple, where are you, sister. Now come and tell me about the past, cousin, don't you think it's a little late. In the future, if there is no need for us, we should not be too close. In the end, it is difficult to make friends after all. ”
Standing in place with no way to refute, Xiao Jinwen's face couldn't help but turn red.
In fact, when Xiao Jinxuan had an accident, she was not in a foreign country, and she naturally knew it clearly when she was in Beijing.
But because of Zhou Xianrui's absence, the Prime Minister made every effort to suppress the prince's party in the court, and Meng Mian, who has always been upright, is naturally the number one target.
Therefore, seeing that her husband was in danger in the previous dynasty, Xiao Jinwen knew that the person who was difficult for Xiao Jinxuan was the mother of the country.
And in order not to offend Empress Xue, so with the mentality that more things are better than less, she didn't help Xiao Jinxuan.
Even when the other party was driven to the family temple, Xiao Jinwen did not go back to the Shuaifu to say a word of pleading.
Seeing that his sister would be questioned speechlessly, although he also felt that Xiao Yijun, who had been in the Shuai Mansion before, was indeed excessive, he still clenched his fists, looking like he was going to rush up and do something to Xiao Jinxuan.
Just when the atmosphere in this hall was extremely tense, suddenly Xiang Ping stood directly in front of Xiao Yijun after a reprimand.
"You are really presumptuous, don't you know that Concubine Jinxuan's seal has been issued. Although she has not yet married my fifth brother, she is already the princess. When you see the side concubine of the palace, you don't see the courtesy, and you dare to offend in person, there are really no rules at all. ”
As soon as he finished saying this, Xiang Ping stood directly three steps in front of Xiao Yijun, then pinched his waist with both hands, and said with a glaring eye:
"Okay, you black boy, it's okay to stay in the barracks, and you actually came to bully Jinxuan. Don't you know that she is my best sister, believe it or not, I will knock you out of the Shuai Mansion right now. ”
As soon as Xiang Ping finished saying this, he immediately wrinkled his little nose, raised his right hand, and waved it at Xiao Yijun without deterrence at all.
But Xiangping's daughter's angry behavior made Xiao Yijun, who has always been brave, lose his temper on the spot.
Not only that, Xiao Yijun, who saw this, not only didn't dare to look at Xiangping, but his face was flushed, and he said uneasily:
"Xiangping, you...... Why are you in our Shuai Mansion, I am not fierce Jinxuan, but I just hope that she will not disturb the peace of the family. After all, my grandmother is old, and it is really uneasy to be in the temple all the time. ”
But as soon as he heard this, Xiangping immediately snorted, and said in a still bad tone:
"You know that you feel sorry for your ruthless grandmother, Jinxuan is still your cousin, why don't you care about her. I see that Mrs. Xiao is chanting and worshipping Buddha in Guanyin Courtyard, isn't it very good, black boy, I warn you not to do much. Jinxuan is about to get married, if anyone makes her unhappy, I, the eighth princess, will not agree to it first. ”
The reason why this Xiangping is so unscrupulous towards Xiao Yijun is because they have grown up together since childhood.
And Xiao Yijun, who originally wanted to say something, nodded honestly after Xiang Ping's eyes glared at him, and even sweated nervously.
As a result, in the end, under the intervention of Xiangping, the two brothers and sisters of the Xiao family came in a hurry, but the purpose of the meeting was not achieved, and they left in a gloomy manner.
And looking at the backs of the two of them walking out of the Forsythia Courtyard, Xiao Jinxuan's last trace of warmth for the Shuai Mansion was completely gone.
As long as it is five days later, once she marries into the Rui Wangfu, all the people and things of the Xiao family will have nothing to do with her.
And the trajectory of her life will eventually turn a new page.