Jiang Ruyan was busy and busy, and soon the birthday of her two children came.
It was still early, and there was already a lot of traffic in front of Yongdinghou Mansion.
"It's so shameless. In the name of the Crown Princess, Jiang Ruyan invited a lady from an aristocratic family who had good relations with the Xia family in the past. They were just a pair of adopted children, and they put on such a big show!"
Chunxiao pouted dissatisfiedly, remembering Jiang Ruyan's hostess attitude when she passed the front hall just now, and couldn't help but take a sip.
"Moreover, when she meets everyone, she always praises the Crown Princess for treating her as her own child, and her two children are very well-behaved and filial. She is a loving mother and a filial son. Now the ladies all say that the Crown Princess is generous!"
Xia Yunxian knew clearly that Jiang Ruyan must have been having a hard time these days. She was making such a fuss just because she didn't want to cause trouble at her children's birthday party.
Just for such a good reputation, even if he has fallen out with the Hou Mansion, he must show mercy to his two children!
"In this case, as a legitimate mother, I cannot let the children down."
At this time, Mrs. Liu looked at the lively scene in front of her and nodded with satisfaction, "I didn't expect that foxy girl to be a bit capable, and she didn't lose the face of our Hou Mansion!"
But why hasn't Xia Yunxian shown up yet?
It's so outrageous. She really doesn't care about the life and death of her two children?
Mrs. Liu immediately sent someone to urge her. After all, on a day like today, it was time for her sweet grandson to show his face. He was not only the legitimate son of the Marquis Mansion, but also the grandson of General Xia!
As long as Xia Yunxian can do his best to pave the way for his children, why should he worry that Wen Yao will not have any future prospects?
"Look, it's the Crown Princess!"
Someone shouted. Jiang Ruyan, who was still circling among the guests, clearly felt everyone's eyes turning towards Xia Yunxian. In an instant, the surroundings around her became much colder.
This familiar feeling made the smile on Jiang Ruyan's face freeze. Looking at Xia Yunxian, who was already surrounded by people, the hands in her sleeves were already tightly clenched.
This was also the case in the past. Xia Yunxian was the center of attention wherever she went, and he was always her foil.
Why? !
She was just lucky enough to be born in a general's palace.
"Why is my sister so rude? Sister Chen and I have not seen each other for a long time. Please serve me tea quickly."
Xia Yunxian's voice brought Jiang Ruyan back to her senses instantly, and she was obviously a little surprised that she would take the initiative to talk to him.
Immediately, a noble girl smiled and said, "Sister Yunxian and Sister Ruyan have such a good relationship. They have already married into the Hou Mansion, and she has also come with them. This friendship is really enviable to others."
Xia Yunxian's smile deepened, "No, those who don't know would think she is my dowry girl."
Jiang Ruyan's face froze, and the word "girl" deeply hurt her heart.
A sense of shame she had never experienced before made her lower her head unconsciously, but she heard the ladies reply indifferently, "You have married someone like Sister Yunxian, so why do you need any dowry to get married? Crown Prince So blessed!”
God knows how much Jiang Ruyan wants to tell everyone that Xia Yunxian is just an abandoned woman, and she is the one who cares about the prince!
But she was afraid that if she showed any dissatisfaction, Xia Yunxian would immediately turn against her in public, reveal her escape from the general's mansion, and ruin the children's birthday party!
She had no doubt that no one would believe her even if she explained.
This feeling of powerlessness made Jiang Ruyan tremble all over. She almost bit her lower lip until it bled, but she echoed with a smile on her face, "Didn't my sister prepare an expensive birthday gift for the young master? Why don't you show it to everyone?"
She is short of money now, very short of money!
If Xia Yunxian was not allowed to shed some blood, how could he be worthy of bearing such humiliation?
Xia Yunxian saw through Jiang Ruyan's thoughts at a glance. She smiled and waved, and Liu Wenxin and Liu Wenyao were soon brought up.
When Chunxiao opened the brocade box, she heard an exclamation, and the faces of the ladies were full of envy.
"These two children really have accumulated good deeds in their previous lives and can be so valued by the Crown Princess!"
Listening to the compliments coming from all around, the two children couldn't help but stand on tiptoes and look into the box. They thought it would be some kind of rare treasure, but the next second they heard Liu Wenyao say in disappointment.
"It's just two broken pens, it's not as good as the ones my aunt gives me on weekdays!"
"Yes, my dear mother, Xin'er likes gem heads and faces!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed.
Jiang Ruyan hurriedly spoke to smooth things over, "Young Master and Miss are not sensible, how do you know that some things are so precious that money can't buy them!"
The precious ladies did not buy this account, their faces were full of disgust, "Are you ignorant? You are obviously vain and naughty. You dare to embarrass your aunt in public."
"Isn't that right? No matter how many people ask for the gift from Sister Yunxian, they can't get it. These two kids really don't have any eyesight!"
Jiang Ruyan felt extremely angry when she heard her child being evaluated in this way, but she did not dare to talk back to the ladies.
The kids were right, it was just two broken pens!
These people are simply afraid of the power of the General's Mansion and don't want to offend Xia Yunxian!
"The child is young, so don't take what he says seriously." Xia Yunxian's light words immediately aroused the agreement of the ladies.
"That's right. Children are straightforward. What bad intentions can they have? In the future, they will know the princess's good intentions!"
Jiang Ruyan's face turned pale with anger. How could these ladies be so hypocritical? She had just said that her children were ignorant, and she was ridiculed.
But if it were Xia Yunxian, they would take the opportunity to fawn over him?
Jiang Ruyan was afraid that she would curse loudly the next second, so she quickly made an excuse to leave.
"Wait a minute, take this gift down!" Lip Line immediately called her, and unceremoniously put the brocade box into Jiang Ruyan's arms, treating her like a servant!
She raised her eyes in disbelief and met Chunxiao's disdainful gaze.
"Didn't Miss Ruyan come to the Hou Mansion to serve you? You can't do such a small job well. The Hou Mansion doesn't support idle people!"
With just one word, bursts of sneers erupted from all around.
Jiang Ruyan was so embarrassed that she almost didn't find a hole to dig into. She almost ran away in a hurry until she reached the deserted back garden, then she threw the brocade box into the grass bitterly.
"Xia Yunxian!"
Damn it, she actually let a slave humiliate her like this!
