sbdcsierra Chapter 411 If I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place?
Chapter 411 If I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place?
Xie Jiaojiao did not speak.
If she were Xie Xing, she would have been heartbroken long ago and wouldn't have even saved the Xie brothers.
She's the only one who's gone to such lengths as Xie Xing.
Since the Xie family arrived, everyone around them has been looking at Madam Xie and her companions with strange eyes.
The story about Xie Mingzhu has spread throughout the city.
The once most talented woman in Shengjing was actually an illegitimate child of the previous dynasty.
This is absolutely a huge joke.
The Xie family doted on the illegitimate child of the previous dynasty, treating him like a precious gem, while even discarding their own daughter like trash.
Now this daughter, acting like an ingrate, almost caused the entire Xie family to be wiped out. Now, that once-great Xie family has become like this.
How proud the Xie family was back then!
"That's really ridiculous."
"I noticed something was off about Xie Mingzhu a while ago, and now it seems I was right."
"I don't know what the Xie family is thinking."
"..."
A murmur of discussion arose from the crowd.
As Madam Xie listened to these sounds, her face flushed and paled in turns.
Xie Mingzhu, whom she once thought would bring her glory, now only brings her endless ridicule and humiliation.
Everyone was laughing at her for being stupid and foolish.
It was as if everyone was looking at her as if she were a joke.
Even the dignified facade that Madam Xie maintained was crumbling.
She gripped her cane tightly, forcing a composed expression as she sat down.
"The Queen Mother is here!"
A short while later, a sharp sound came from ahead.
The murmurs then ceased.
Luo Mengfei and Xie Xing followed behind the Empress Dowager.
As soon as the group appeared, many eyes fell on Xie Xing.
"Isn't that the real daughter of the Xie family?"
"This is absolutely stunning!"
"The Xie family's true daughter has indeed developed a certain elegance by following the Fifth Princess's side."
"Actually, I saw it a long time ago. Xie Xing is much better than Xie Mingzhu. It's just that the Xie family is blind to his worth and has mistaken a fish eye for a pearl."
"..."
The murmurs began again as Xie Xing and the Fifth Princess appeared.
Madam Xie looked in Xie Xing's direction, her eyes flickering.
She bit her lip.
She should have noticed it much earlier.
Madam Xie looked at Xie Xing with pleading eyes, hoping he would give her a second glance.
Unexpectedly, Xie Xing didn't even glance at them.
Madam Xie's expression darkened.
Madam Xie sighed.
If you know today, why should you be in the beginning.
It's just that they found out the truth far too late. If only they had known sooner...
The Empress Dowager sat in the seat of honor and said some polite words. Soon, people came forward to offer their birthday wishes.
Xie Xing found a Bodhisattva statue for the Empress Dowager.
Having robbed Xie Yuze before, Xie Xing had some money on him, and he specially spent a huge sum of money to buy this Bodhisattva statue.
The Empress Dowager was very happy to see this.
Next up was Princess De'an.
It had been a long time since I had seen Princess De'an, but her arrogance had not diminished; on the contrary, it had intensified.
She glared fiercely at Xie Xing, determined to settle the score for being punished with confinement sooner or later!
"May Your Majesty enjoy a long and healthy life; this is a generous gift I have prepared for you!"
As she spoke, Princess De'an clapped her hands.
Soon, someone from below unfolded the sutra copied by Princess De'an and showed it to the Empress Dowager.
Princess De'an's handwriting was quite nice, neat and tidy, about a meter long, and densely covered with scriptures.
Seeing this, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "De'an is very thoughtful."
As she spoke, she glanced at Jun Lanjin and then said, "Don't cause any more trouble in the future. Today is my wedding day, so your confinement is over."
After speaking, the Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling Princess De'an to leave.
Princess De'an, however, felt unwilling to accept it.
Because of that bitch Xie Xing, she hasn't left the house for so many days, and now she's just going to let it go like this?!
That's impossible!
Princess De'an was seething with anger, but she had no choice but to say to the Empress Dowager, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The princes were the first to celebrate their birthdays.
Luo Hanfeng gave her a luminous pearl.
This luminous pearl was enormous, and everyone was amazed.
The Empress Dowager remained calm, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Seventh Prince."
The Seventh Prince's smile remained unchanged as he said, "May the Empress Dowager enjoy great health and happiness."
With that, he withdrew.
Before leaving, he glanced in Xie Xing's direction.
They possess both experience and a strong possessiveness.
Xie Xing met Luo Hanfeng's gaze with a blank expression.
Soon, the palace banquet began.
Xie Jiaojiao found an opportunity to invite Xie Xing to the back of the Imperial Garden.
As soon as the two met, Xie Jiaojiao took Xie Xing's hand with concern and said, "I heard that you came to the Xie family after you escaped from the palace."
"Have you been alright lately?"
Xie Xing looked up: "Thank you for your concern, cousin. I'm fine."
Xie Jiaojiao glanced at Xie Xing, pursed her lips and said, "These past few days, Grandmother has been worried about you. Are you really planning to sever ties with the Xie family once things get really bad?"
“Grandma and the others are truly regretting it now, and they really feel guilty towards you.”
Xie Xing shook his head. "They regret it because Xie Mingzhu was a princess of the previous dynasty. After her identity was exposed, they looked ridiculous."
"Cousin, if Xie Mingzhu's identity hadn't been exposed and none of this had happened, would they still accept me from the bottom of their hearts?"
Xie Xing looked at Xie Jiaojiao.
Her eyes were clear, and when they met, Die Xie Jiaojiao looked away somewhat evasively.
The truth is, it won't happen.
If Xie Mingzhu hadn't betrayed the Xie family, if she hadn't been an ingrate, if she hadn't been the culprit who brought the Xie family to this state, the Xie family would never have regretted it.
Xie Jiaojiao opened her mouth, but ultimately gave up saying anything.
Her eyes sparkled as she reached out and took Xie Xing's hand, patting it gently. She said softly, "Xing'er, no matter what, my feelings for you will never change, and I don't want you to grow distant from me because of the Xie family."
Xie Jiaojiao took a few steps forward and gave Xie Xing a hug.
She said, "You saved my life. I will support whatever decision you make. I will always stand by your side."
Xie Xing looked at Xie Jiaojiao with emotion.
"Now that the Crown Prince has been deposed, sister, are you still willing to marry him..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xie Jiaojiao reached out and covered his lips.
"Shh." Xie Jiaojiao glanced around and said, "Walls have ears."
With a smile on her face, she said, "The Emperor's decree has been issued, and my marriage to the First Prince is inevitable."
"Whether she is the Crown Prince's concubine or not is no longer important to me."
Most importantly, Luo Hanfeng cannot ascend the throne.
Otherwise, she would die regardless of whether she was the Crown Prince's concubine or not.
not to mention…
Xie Jiaojiao looked at Xie Xing with heartache. She had never imagined that Xie Xing's death in his previous life was so tragic.
Xie Jiaojiao spoke up: "Xing'er, didn't you say you wanted to humiliate the Seventh Prince?"
“I promised you before, and now I have a plan in mind.”