After the rebirth of the Marquis's mistress, she smiled at the scumbag's family

Although she had heard that Xiao Yunxi was the most beautiful woman in the Dali period, looking at Lu Jingting's attitude, she naturally believed that the rumor was false and that Xiao Yunxi must be ugly and had just been born into a good family.

Who would have thought that Xiao Yunxi was actually so beautiful: a royal blue fairy dress that was both luxurious and pretty, a slender waist that could be held in one hand, skin as white as jade, gentle and lively peach blossom eyes, and slightly upturned corners of her mouth, revealing a hint of tenderness and... disdain.

Xiao Yunxi looked at Lin Wan'er and said calmly, "Miss Lin, you should just call me Princess. I only have two sisters. My biological sister, Princess Chang'an, is the current Crown Princess of Southern Chen, and my cousin is the current Princess. You don't deserve to be called Sister."

When Lin Wan'er heard Xiao Yunxi's words, she came to her senses, then bowed her head in shame, feeling secretly resentful.

"Princess! We are all family, why do you have to say such harsh words." Seeing Lin Wan'er lowering her head uneasily, Ruan was a little angry at Xiao Yunxi's arrogance.

"Excuse me, mother, what did I say wrong?" Xiao Yunxi asked back.

"Uh..." Ruan choked. It was indeed true.

"Besides, I am doing this for Miss Lin's own good. After all, she just broke the law."

The laws of the Dali period were strict and without any basis or evidence. Common people were not allowed to marry into the royal family and nobles. Violators would be punished with caning at the very least and lingchi at the worst.

Lin Wan'er panicked and immediately looked up at Lu Jingting.

But she saw Lu Jingting looking at Xiao Yunxi in amazement, not noticing her predicament at all. !

"She comes from the countryside and doesn't understand these rules. She will need to be taught strictly in the future. Princess, please don't bother with her. Come over and have your meal." The old lady had to speak up to help Lin Wan'er out of the predicament.

Xiao Yunxi smiled very gently and said, "Grandma, please don't blame me. You know, I always speak my mind and mean no harm. Otherwise, I would not have reminded Miss Lin of her status, but would have asked someone to invite Jingzhao Yin."

The old lady quickly said jokingly, "Yes, yes, I know you are always kind-hearted. Teach her more in the future, so as not to let her lose face for our Zhennan Palace in front of outsiders."

"Grandmother is right. I've made note of it. I'll ask the maids in the palace to teach Miss Lin well."

The maid in the palace?! I will be so humiliated. Lin Wan'er hated her to death, but she just nodded her head.

Everyone sat down and started to eat. Lu Jingting sat above Xiao Yunxi, facing Lin Wan'er. For a moment, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

“Hehe…” Xiao Yunxi looked at Lu Jingting, then at Lin Wan’er, and said with a smile, “The Hetian jade bracelet that Miss Lin is wearing is the same as the prince’s hairpin, both are engraved with auspicious cloud patterns. From a distance, they really match.”

Following her words, everyone looked first at Lu Jingting's head and then at Lin Wan'er's hands.

It's actually the exact same pattern!

According to the folk custom of the Dali period, the same piece of jade with the same pattern is used to carve accessories as a token of love, implying unity and love for each other.

Therefore, many couples choose to wear accessories with the same pattern to tell others: Our love is stronger than gold.

Ruan looked at her son, then at Lin Wan'er, and her expression changed.

Lin Wan'er was too anxious. Not to mention that Ming'er and Ting'er had not yet been adopted by Xiao Yunxi, even if Lu Jingting had the ability to marry them off and forced Xiao Yunxi to accept them, she was a slave and could only be a concubine at most. How could she dream of becoming the principal wife?

Originally, I wanted to give her some respect for the sake of my grandchildren, but I didn't expect that she was such a scheming and despicable person.

The old lady was even more frightened. If Xiao Yunxi was madly angered by such a blatant slap in the face, not to mention the adopted child, the entire Prince Zhennan's Mansion would be in trouble.

Lin Wan'er also knew that she had done something wrong. She was so scared that her face turned pale. She looked at Lu Jingting anxiously, but she only saw the anger in his eyes...

"Princess, don't joke." Lu Jingting was also annoyed at Lin Wan'er's ignorance. There were so many bracelets to wear, but she chose to wear this one, and she chose to wear it at this time today. It was really more of a hindrance than a help.

Xiao Yunxi looked at Lin Wan'er with a half-smile, "I heard that Miss Lin and her 'late husband' had a very good relationship. I guess this bracelet is a token of love between her and her 'late husband'. I am a little rude, please don't blame me, Miss Lin."

"Changle was not feeling well a few days ago, and his eyesight has not recovered yet. I was wrong, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Lu Jingting was very annoyed when he heard Xiao Yunxi's harsh words, but when he saw her smiling sweetly, a ripple inexplicably arose in his heart.

"Okay, let's eat quickly. The food is getting cold." As the old lady said this, she glanced at Lin Wan'er with a frosty look on her face.

Xiao Yunxi couldn't tolerate such a slutty maid who didn't know her dignity and was treacherous even though she was soft-spoken. She didn't even need to do anything!

"Yes." Xiao Yunxi responded obediently and lowered her head to eat.

After finishing the meal, the old lady smiled kindly and said to Xiao Yunxi, "My princess has been tired all day, go back and rest."

"Well, granddaughter-in-law, take your leave."

After he went out, before he even reached the courtyard gate, he heard the sound of teacups breaking and Lin Wan'er's faint crying.

Xiao Yunxi and Chunxiao smiled at each other.

The ambitious "widowed" cousin, the affectionate "cold" prince, the calculating "kind" mother-in-law, the "strict" grandmother who is angry at her for not fighting...

Wow, what a great show! Xiao Yunxi left with brisk steps.

"Grandma, this bracelet was given to Wan'er by my grandson five years ago when the child was born...you..." Seeing the old lady's face becoming increasingly ugly, Lu Jingting did not dare to explain for Lin Wan'er anymore.

Lin Wan'er knelt down suddenly and said aggrievedly: "Madam, I missed my child so much that I came to the palace in a hurry without thinking too much..."

The old lady had a gloomy face and was unwilling to even look at this evil-minded maid. She only ordered Li Ma beside her calmly, "Slap her face."

"Yes, old lady." Nanny Li walked over and slapped Lin Wan'er a few times.

"Grandma, why are you doing this?" Lu Jingting quickly stepped forward to protect Lin Wan'er.

"You still dare to ask why?!" Seeing her son protecting Lin Wan'er like a calf, Ruan became angry, "Madame Li, tell him!"

"Sir, Lin Wan'er has made two mistakes. First, she has not yet been deprived of her slavery, so she is not worthy of calling herself 'concubine'."

Nanny Li looked at Lin Wan'er with disdain and continued, "Secondly, the old lady is talking to you, and she is just a maid, so she can't interrupt."

Lin Wan'er's face turned pale, tears welled up in her eyes. She bowed her head meekly and admitted her fault, "I know I am wrong."

Lu Jingting felt more distressed when he saw her pitiful appearance.

But today, Lin Wan'er made mistakes again and again, and her grandmother was already furious. He didn't dare to add fuel to the fire, fearing that her grandmother would really want to kill her. He had no choice but to pull her up and said softly, "It's good that you admit your mistakes. Go down first."

Turning around, he begged the old lady: "Grandmother, please forgive her once for the sake of Ming'er and Ting'er."

The old lady nodded slightly to Nanny Li, signaling her to take people away.

Nanny Li glanced at Lin Wan'er coldly and said, "My cousin, please stop crying and follow me."

Lin Wan'er bowed respectfully and followed Nanny Li.