The Rebirth of an Orphan

She spoke word by word, "Since Your Highness wants to be clear, then I will give you a clear explanation. First, it was Huanzhu who pushed me first. Although I have never been to the battlefield, this is a place in Kyoto where rules are followed. It is not a place where anyone can do whatever they want. Nobles are nobles, and guards are guards. According to the laws of this country, shouldn't those who commit crimes against their superiors at least be thrown into prison?"

"Although Huanzhu has developed a good temper on the battlefield, can she attack the nobles when she returns to Kyoto? Although I came from the countryside, my current identity is a noble, the young lady of the Gu family, and the wife of Gu Lun, the commander of the Five Cities Armaments Department."

Princess Mingyue's face quickly darkened. Yes, she was Gu Lun's legally married wife. In this respect, she... lost.

Zhao Xihua looked at Princess Mingyue and said, "What I just said is the first point. The second point is that my little girl Pingshui broke a box, but it is not necessary to enforce the law on her, right? Even if she did something wrong, it is my Gu family's family affair. Please don't interfere too much, Princess."

Princess Mingyue's eyes flashed and she said coldly, "Zhao Xihua, who gave you the right to talk nonsense? You damaged the item given by the Queen Mother and you still want to make excuses like this?"

Zhao Xihua laughed: "I wonder why Your Highness thinks that this broken bracelet was given by the Queen Mother? Your Highness, as a princess, cannot be deceived by some child who speaks nonsense. It will only make you a laughing stock."

At this time, everyone saw another maid coming in from the door. It was Chunfeng who was beside Zhao Xihua. She hurriedly walked to Zhao Xihua's side, took out a bracelet wrapped in gold velvet from her body, handed it to Zhao Xihua and said, "Madam, here it is."

Zhao Xihua opened the tightly wrapped package, and it turned out to be the red jade bracelet given by the Queen Mother. There was also a palace emblem on it. If you didn't look closely, it was very similar to the one that was broken before.

Zhao Xihua glanced at the spectators around her, raised the red jade bracelet for everyone to see, then put it away and said with a smile: "Everyone, what you just saw is the bracelet given by the Queen Mother. Since everyone has seen it, I will take my leave."

Then he said respectfully to Princess Mingyue: "Your Highness, Hua'er will take her leave now."

The expression on Princess Mingyue's face was uncertain. She didn't expect that she would be the one to lose face in this farce?

Zhao Xihua didn't want to stay any longer at this time, so she said goodbye to the Ling brothers and sisters, and left the Ling family with Pingshui and Chunfeng.

Before she had taken a few steps, Ling Ziye hurriedly followed behind her and said, "Young Madam, please stay." After Ling Ziye caught up with Zhao Xihua, he handed a nanmu carved box to Zhao Xihua.

"Madam, this is our homemade plum blossom beauty cream. Please take it back and use it. I hope you can bear with me for today's matter. Zi Ye will not see you off.

Zhao Xihua didn't expect Ling Ziye to give her a gift, so she raised her hand to take it and said with a smile: "Thank you Miss Ziye."

Ling Ziye was originally cold-tempered, and felt that it was her fault that Zhao Xihua was humiliated in the Ling family today. She couldn't say anything too enthusiastic, but just as she was about to leave, she turned around and said to Zhao Xihua:

"You are the young lady after all, and the sister-in-law of several young ladies in the Gu family. Don't let your sister-in-law bully you for no reason. It's your duty to teach them some rules."

Zhao Xihua looked at Ling Ziye's receding back, feeling mixed emotions. This political enemy of Gu Lun was more humane than the Gu family she was with. Everyone said Ling Ziye was aloof, but she was actually a warm-hearted girl. This reminded her of her third sister, Zhao Chishu. Maybe her third sister would be here in the next few days?

Zhao Xihua took Pingshui and Chunfeng into the car and prepared to go back. The driver asked, "Madam, are we going back now? Or should we wait for the Second Miss?"

"The Second Miss is so happy that she wants to stay in the Ling family. Let's go back first." Zhao Xihua said. Gu Xianyu's behavior today was stupid and vicious. She didn't want to play with her anymore and would not accompany her in the future.

Zhao Xihua leaned back on the seat and asked, "Pingshui, did you see the person who hit you clearly?"

"I didn't see clearly if she was from the Ling family, but that girl had some kung fu skills and she seemed determined to knock me down and break the bracelet."

"Know Kung Fu?" Zhao Xihua pondered.

"Could it be the eldest lady and the second lady..." Chunfeng hesitated.

@No, they don’t have that ability yet.” Zhao Xihua really looked down on the two sisters.

Pingshui pursed her lips and said, "Could it be...Princess Mingyue's people?"

Zhao Xihua's expression froze for a long time before she said, "Although Princess Mingyue wanted to harm me today, she is not a mean person. The one who harmed me is someone else."

Pingshui and Chunfeng were both stunned. Who was that? What was his motive?

The car soon arrived at the Gu family compound, but there were already several cars parked at the entrance. Behind those cars there was actually a small freighter carrying some goods covered with felt cloth.

Zhao Xihua was a little puzzled. The security guard at the gate saw that it was Zhao Xihua who came back and hurriedly came to greet her: "Madam, this is the young master of the Zhao family in Yuncheng. Your grandmother, Old Madam Zhao, and your mother have brought the young ladies to see you. They are now waiting for you in the main hall of the main building."

The Zhao family is here? So soon? Even if they are here, they should have informed her to settle down first. It wouldn't be too late to come tomorrow. Why did such a large family come directly to the Gu family compound without even finding a place to stay at night?

Although the Gu family compound can accommodate more than a dozen families, let alone the Zhao family, it is not against the rules, isn't it? What's more, there is the male protagonist of the Zhao family, so how can he live in the Gu family like this?

The Zhao family must have heard that Gu Lun had obtained the Black Iron Order from the head of the Gu family, and they thought she had the situation under control, so they came here to reap the rewards. Humph, they are really good at taking advantage of others.

"Okay, got it." Zhao Xihua strode towards the door, then suddenly stopped and said to Chunfeng, "Go talk to Uncle Lin and ask him to arrange for someone to clean up the rented villa at the entrance of Dongmen Hutong, and arrange for the old lady and other members of the Zhao family to move in there later."

"By the way, the third branch of the Zhao family will be arranged to live in the small house with a yard on Litchi Road next to our Gu family. Third sister likes quietness." That is Zhao Xihua's own property. If she likes it, she will arrange it well. It is also a little thought from her. Even if other members of the Zhao family have something to say, let them say it."

Zhao Xihua walked to the main hall door and saw that only the butler was taking care of the hall, and there was no Madam Hua. It seemed that Madam Hua would not give any face at all.

The housekeeper saw Zhao Xihua coming at the door, so he hurriedly walked up to her and said, "Madam, there are guests from Yuncheng. We have been waiting for you for a long time."