Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

"Miss...how do you know these things?" Compared to the value of the items, Siqin was more surprised at her young lady's vision.

Oh... I seem to be showing off a bit. "Your young lady knows a lot, just believe it from now on."

"Then why do you still think that Madam has bad intentions?"

"Look at the things she sent me. They're either jade or porcelain. Even the teacup I drink from everyday has been replaced with a glass one. If I accidentally break it, do you think she will go to Dad and ask for help? If you girls accidentally break it, she'll have an even better excuse to get rid of you."

"What? How could she be so mean? On the one hand, she coaxes the master into thinking that he is so kind to you, and on the other hand, she is waiting to find fault with you!"

"Yes, the Gu family will definitely put on a bright front, but they are truly vicious inside."

"What should we do? Should we...put these things away?"

"Why would you accept it? If you give it to me, it's mine. It would be a shame not to display such a beautiful thing."

"Then we servants just need to be careful. Hehe, you know what, these things are indeed no worse than those in the eldest lady's room."

"Why are you so silly? The things in the eldest lady's room are hers to deal with. Can we do the same?"

"Oh..." Siqin finally realized that this was not a gift of treasure, but a gift of firecrackers, which might explode at any time. "Then I'll go copy those Buddhist scriptures first. In ten days, Madam will go to burn incense a hundred times... Oh!"

"No need, don't listen to her." Xu Yixing waved his hands. If he copied her a hundred times, his hands would be broken. He didn't want to care!

"What if the lady asks about it?"

"It's cold, you don't have to worry about it."

Xu Yixing knew that the 20th of every month was the Xu Mansion's guest reception day.

The noble ladies in Beijing had nothing to do during the day so they could only get together to chat and play mahjong. Over time, each family developed fixed days for entertaining guests so that their gatherings would not overlap and that several families would not entertain guests at the same time, leaving the guests at a loss as to which family to go to.

It's tomorrow... The eldest daughter of the Xu family has already married, and as the remaining daughter, I will definitely be called to accompany the guests. So what if I am confined today? I will be released tomorrow. Humph, just wait for me to show you my face tomorrow!

"Oh, by the way, go get some cloth and cover all these things up."

"Eh?"

"I suddenly changed my mind. I'll cover them all up. They'll be useful tomorrow."

If I see guests tomorrow, I will bring a few young ladies to the room and let them see that all the valuables in the room are covered. They will definitely ask why. Then I will explain the mistress's "good intentions" and I am not afraid that these young ladies will shout and leave.

Thinking of this, Xu Yixing couldn't help but despise himself. In the past, he looked down upon those little white flowers who only knew how to pretend to be weak, but now it was his turn.

It was past noon when Xu Yixing was in the room copying Xu Yiyan's handwriting with a pen. He also took out the account book from yesterday and memorized it carefully. He didn't dare to let Siqin see him. Fortunately, Siqin knew the rules and didn't disturb him unless he called her.

She finally remembered most of it. The hunger in her stomach made her feel very uncomfortable, so she put away the pile of food and called for food.

Siqin came in, but she didn't bring a lunch box. She just lowered her head and said, "Miss, the kitchen didn't deliver any food today."

"Huh?" Xu Yixing finally realized that the house arrest mentioned by Gu actually meant not even giving them food. "What about the maids in the courtyard? Are they starving too?"

"Yes, but since they can go out, they naturally find a place to eat by themselves."

"Oh, that's not stupid. Go to the kitchen and ask them to make some for me, and one for you and Si Hua as well."

"Miss, since Madam has not asked anyone to bring us food, she will definitely instruct the kitchen."

"You are such a fool. What do you think I asked you to take so much money for yesterday? Just go ahead and throw the money in their faces. I'll see if they will do the job or not."

"Ah..." Siqin thought the lady was going to do something big with the money, but she didn't expect it was just to bribe her stomach. She was a little disappointed. But when she thought about having a meal, she went there happily.

Soon a box of food was delivered, which contained four dishes, a soup, and a large bowl of fragrant white rice. Xu Yixing happily accepted it and devoured it all in one gulp. As expected, he got a stomach upset.

Lying in bed, she felt uncomfortable in every way. Who knew Xu Yiyan's body was so delicate! Eating a little would cause her such pain. However, despite the pain, she thought that it might be because Yiyan usually ate little and did not eat meat, so he could not bear it after eating so much today.

After staying up too late, Xu Yixing woke up the next day, and it was already past 9:00. She jumped out of bed in a hurry, calling Siqin to help her dress up.

"Today is the banquet day at the mansion. The guests should all be here. It's inappropriate for me to be late!"

Siqin looked at her anxious appearance and found it funny: "Madam didn't ask you to meet the guests today."

"Ah?" Xu Yixing stopped tying her skirt. Why wouldn't she go? . . . This was all in vain. Looking at the rags of different colors in her room, she felt even worse. Just as she was about to reach out and pull off the cover of the jade pendant at the head of the bed, she heard some movement outside the yard.

"Is someone coming?"

"I agree with what you heard. Please get dressed first. I'll go outside to take a look." Siqin jumped out in a few steps, and Xu Yixing quickly got himself ready.

All that could be heard was Gu's laughing voice outside: "Yes, yes, our family teaches children to value fairness the most. Your Highness, you will know once you go to Yan'er's room. She is so precious!"

Then, without waiting for Siqin to stop her, Gu pushed open the door and was about to invite the ladies in, but her smile froze on her face: the whole room was like a ruined temple, with gray cloth everywhere, covering the treasures she had specially sent yesterday.

Xu Yixing was also surprised, but it was an unexpected surprise. He originally thought that all his efforts were in vain, but who knew that Gu would bump into him headfirst.

It turned out that she had sent the gifts yesterday with good intentions in order to let the ladies of each family have a good look at her "virtue" today, but she did not expect this to be the scene.

"Mother is here? Why didn't you inform me in advance? I'm sorry for being rude." Xu Yixing walked over slowly from the bed. Although she had dressed quickly, her belt was still a little crooked. It was obvious that she was in a hurry and not ready to meet the guests.

Arriving at the door, Xu Yixing saw six or seven ladies coming in. He knew all of them, all ladies who were on good terms with the Xu family. The wife of Minister Yan at the end couldn't help but smile and quickly covered her face with a handkerchief, but Xu Yixing still saw it.