After the eldest daughter was reborn, the whole family knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Xiao Yi attached great importance to Ye Jin, his adopted daughter, and invited the clan's chief elder to preside over the family recognition banquet. Among the Xiao family's elders and relatives, a beautiful woman was very eye-catching.

The woman was dressed in purple. Although she was no longer young, she still had charm. What was even more rare was her temperament, which was as beautiful as a red plum blossom that stand proudly against the frost. It was very eye-catching.

It was her!

A cold light flashed in Xiao Xuetang's eyes...

The person who appeared in the Xiao family ancestral hall was none other than the concubine of King Runan, known as Madam Nan.

Although Xiao Xuetang was the queen in her previous life, Madam Nan relied on Lin Shaoshu's trust in the Runan Palace and often caused trouble for her.

More importantly, this concubine of King Runan is very close to Ye Jin!

At this time, the ladies from the noble families who came with them started talking about it.

"Mrs. Nan actually came in person today!"

Someone in the crowd saw the lady in luxurious clothes and exclaimed in surprise.

Some people were confused and asked, "Who is Madam Nan?"

"Speaking of which, Madam Nan is quite remarkable. She is the concubine of the King of Runan and is very favored. I heard that she is also close friends with the Prime Minister's wife. It is difficult to see her on weekdays, but I didn't expect that she would host Ye Jin's family recognition banquet today. It seems that this adopted daughter of the Marquis's Mansion is really remarkable!"

Amid the discussion among the crowd, Madam Nan said calmly, "Madam Xiao, I have been invited to witness Miss Jin's recognition ceremony today. Now that the time has come, let's get started."

Her tone was light, with a natural arrogance that made people feel very uncomfortable.

Madam Xiao nodded slightly, obviously knowing that Madam Nan would come. Only Mrs. Xie, who had been busy organizing Ye Jin's family recognition banquet for several days, was kept in the dark.

Even the Second Lady at the side looked at Xie with a hint of pity in her eyes. This was the first time that a mistress had behaved so cowardly as Xie. The Third Lady smiled with a dagger hidden in her heart, watching the fun from the side.

Although Xie was slightly dissatisfied with Madam Xiao's arrangement and uncomfortable with Madam Nan's uninvited visit, Madam Nan was, after all, the concubine of Prince Runan and had close relations with the royal family's inner palace, so Xie couldn't say anything.

"and many more!"

A clear voice came from the crowd, interrupting Madam Nan's words. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person who spoke was none other than Xiao Xuetang, the eldest daughter of the Marquis's Mansion.

Madam Nan looked at the bright and dazzling girl standing in the sun, and instinctively said with disgust: "Miss Xiao, do you have any other advice?"

In this life, Xiao Xuetang rarely attended family banquets, but this Madam Nan revealed Xiao Xuetang's identity in one sentence, which shows that she seems to know the situation of the Marquis' Mansion very well...

Xiao Xuetang was slightly startled. Facing Madam Nan's unfriendly gaze, Xiao Xuetang did not flinch at all. She said coldly, "Today is the recognition ceremony. My father has not arrived yet, but Madam Nan wants to start it. This is too much."

Madam Nan didn't expect that even though the mistress Xie didn't say anything, Xiao Xuetang, an unmarried girl, would speak so sharply. Her face turned pale and she was about to say something when the elder of the Xiao family spoke up, "Yes, Madam Nan, today's matter is decided by the head of the Xiao family. At the very least, the mistress of the Xiao family is here. Although you are a distinguished guest invited by the Marquis, you should not interfere."

Madam Nan always prided herself on being noble, but she felt embarrassed after being criticized by the elders of the Xiao family, and was about to leave in anger.

Ye Jin on the side said quickly: "Madam, I can wait!"

Madam Nan frowned slightly, glanced at Ye Jin, and finally nodded slightly.

Although Madam Nan's gaze towards Ye Jin was very obscure and she quickly looked away, and the two of them acted as if they were unfamiliar with each other, Xiao Xuetang was keenly aware of something.

Ru'nan Palace, Madam Nan...

Is it really what she thinks?

Xiao Yi in the front yard must have been delayed by something and hadn't come over yet. Xiao Xuetang stood outside the ancestral hall, looked at the sun above his head, wiped the sweat off his face, and said to Qiyue, "Qiyue, I don't know why, but I feel it's particularly hot today. Why don't we find a cool place to rest?"

It's noon and the sun is scorching.

Ye Jin stopped Xiao Xuetang and said, "Sister, the family recognition banquet is about to begin. If you leave at this time, it will be disrespectful to your sister."

When saying this, Ye Jin's tone contained a hint of grievance, as if Xiao Xuetang was bullying her, and everyone looked over at once.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Xuetang couldn't break free from Ye Jin's hand and could only stand in the sun while being dragged by her.

Ye Jin was afraid that Xiao Xuetang would hide in the shade, so he could only stand in the sun with Xiao Xuetang.

After about a cup of tea, Xiao Yi still didn't come. The old lady was about to send someone to ask, but the housekeeper came hurriedly and said, "Old lady, the young minister and the marquis seem to be in the study to deal with official business."

Hearing this, Xiao Xuetang's eyes flashed with a gleam of light...

It seems that her letter of accusation worked!

As long as Xiao Yi is held back by the people from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, today's so-called recognition ceremony of Ye Jin will only become a joke.

Everything is going as planned, but...

The housekeeper said again: "Let Madam Nan preside over the recognition ceremony here."

As soon as the words fell, the originally quiet ancestral hall became noisy, and everyone was whispering to each other.

Everyone thought that it was because Xiao Yi was popular in Kyoto and had a good relationship with the King of Runan, and did not think much about it. Only Xiao Xuetang had a gloomy expression.

She didn't expect that a Madam Nan would suddenly show up at today's engagement banquet!

Madam Nan looked at the silent and grim-looking Xiao Xuetang, and a smug smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

!

Madam Nan's beautiful eyes flickered when she heard this, and she stood up and said, "All the elders have heard it. Since it is the Marquis's request, then I will take charge. Sign this document quickly. I have to go to the palace to visit the Queen later."

Everyone knew that Madam Nan had a good relationship with the Queen. When they heard that Madam Nan had mentioned the Queen as her backer, Madam Xiao didn't dare to say anything, let alone Mrs. Xie.

Several elders discussed in low voices for a while, and finally said: "Okay then..."

Soon, a servant brought the family tree and documents on a rosewood tray.

As long as the document is signed and Ye Jin's name is added to the family tree, the Xiao family's eldest branch will have two legitimate daughters from today on!

A hint of excitement flashed in Ye Jin's eyes, and his hands were trembling slightly.

Madam Nan looked at the excited Ye Jin with a hint of tenderness in her cold and arrogant eyes, and said, "Come here, good boy, and write your name yourself. From now on, you are the legitimate daughter of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion!"

Madam Nan and Ye Jin, thinking that no one was noticing, exchanged knowing glances with each other, completely unaware that their actions, which they thought were secret, were seen by Xiao Xuetang.

A thoughtful look flashed across Xiao Xuetang's eyes. It turned out that... the secret between Ye Jin and Xiao Yi was this...

At this moment, everyone suddenly saw a burst of white smoke rising behind Xiao Xuetang.

Xiao Yunni looked at Xiao Xuetang and asked in confusion, "Xiao Xuetang, are you practicing Taoism behind my back?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a flame suddenly appeared in the bright summer day!

Someone exclaimed: "Oh no! Someone's clothes are on fire!"