Xie Residence.
The family was gathered together for a al. Originally, with two additional people today, it was rather lively. However, Zi Xia was glaring at Big Bull with a dark expression, watching him as if he were a thief, completely forgetting to eat.
Madam Xie couldn’t stand it anymore and said to her, "Girl, you don’t know Big Bull. He has a kind heart, no ill intentions. There’s no need to keep staring at him. Hurry and eat your al!"
Saying this, she picked up a large amount of food with her chopsticks for her. This girl was good to her daughter, particularly loyal, and Madam Xie liked her very much.
"Madam, it’s not that I’m speaking out of turn, but how can you be so trusting? After all, he’s a grown man, and it’s quite inconvenient for him to stay at our house! If anything happens to the mbers of the family, what would we do!" Zi Xia spoke while pointing her chopsticks at Big Bull, almost touching his nose with the tip.
Big Bull’s eyes narrowed, his whole body turned cold.
Xuexue noticed, realizing that this fellow was getting angry and promptly scolded Zi Xia, "Zi Xia, don’t be rude. How many tis have I taught you? You can’t point chopsticks at people during a al; it’s very impolite."
Chastised by the Little Young Miss, Zi Xia restrained her emotions, yet her eyes continued to glare at Big Bull, fearing her Little Young Miss might suffer a loss.
Madam Xie said, "Zi Xia, Big Bull has been staying with us for several months. I know his character well, there’s no need to worry, nothing will happen."
"Of course, you aren’t worried; you aren’t her real mother." Zi Xia murmured under her breath.
Madam Xie’s face changed instantly. She lowered her head, focusing on her al, saying no more.
This girl was becoming increasingly indiscreet with her words, even saying sothing like that. Xuexue was sowhat displeased, putting down her chopsticks, and said sternly to Zi Xia, "Zi Xia, Mother has endured a lot for my sake, you should not speak to her like that. Apologize imdiately."
The Little Young Miss had never reproached her so severely. Frightened, Zi Xia quickly apologized to Madam Xie, "Old Madam, I’m sorry. It was improper of . Please punish ."
Madam Xie lifted her head, pretending nothing had happened, and said, "It’s fine, let’s all eat, don’t ntion it."
Although Madam Xie said it was fine, Xuexue knew she must be hurting inside, so she spoke to comfort her, "Mother, don’t let your mind wander. In my heart, you are my real mother."
Indeed, ever since Xuexue was born, her biological mother knew she had been wronged and didn’t have much ti left. Afraid her daughter might get implicated, she entrusted her to Madam Xie for upbringing. Thus, Xuexue was raised by Madam Xie from a young age. As the saying goes, a nurturing mother can be more significant than a biological one. Knowing her background, Xuexue was deeply grateful. Although the days at the old residence were hard, the protection from her mother kept her heart warm.
Madam Xie nodded, her eyes glistening with tears, thinking, this daughter truly hasn’t let her down.
Knowing she had caused trouble, Zi Xia didn’t dare say anything more.
After the al, she even proactively tidied up Big Bull’s room. Yet, her actions of submission did not equate to her heart’s compliance. While tidying, she murmured to herself, "No, I must keep a good watch over the Little Young Miss in the future. I can’t let this scoundrel succeed. What if the Little Young Miss’s reputation is tarnished and she’s dismissed by the War Prince?"
Just at that mont, Chuner walked in and, hearing her incessant chatter, asked, "Sister Zi Xia, what are you talking about?"
Zi Xia turned her head to look, "Oh, it’s the Little Young Miss coming in."
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