The Rebirth of an Orphan

Zhao Xihua frowned. Just as Gu Lun left, Madam Hua came to see her. What did she want to do? After the quarrel between her and Madam Hua, she and Madam Hua no longer had any contact. They were both living their own lives.

Gu Lun had already been decided as the future head of the family, and Madam Hua did not dare to go too far with Zhao Xihua, so everything was peaceful. She didn't expect that he would come to her again.

Zhao Xihua asked Mrs. Qian to go back, saying that she would be there later. Then she simply packed herself up and went to the main building with Pingshui and Chunfeng.

They arrived at the main building and saw servants coming in and out at the gate. They seemed to be moving things. There were some palace logos on the outside of those things. Zhao Xihua didn't know what Madam Hua was doing, so she walked inside.

As soon as Zhao Xihua entered the main hall, she saw Mrs. Hua sitting in the main seat having breakfast. She did not see Gu Yan. Things had been uneasy recently and the officials were all in a panic. Although Gu Yan was not on good terms with Gu Lun, he was Gu Lun's father after all, so Gu Yan could not avoid having to mediate in the officialdom.

In addition to Mrs. Hua, Mrs. Hua's stepson Gu Xing and his wife Jiang Yusheng, who had a broken hand, also accompanied Mrs. Hua for dinner.

Gu Xianyu, the second daughter of the Gu family, was also sitting on the other side of Mrs. Hua. When she saw Zhao Xihua walk in, there was a flash of hatred in her eyes.

Zhao Xihua walked straight up to Madam Hua and asked, "Mother, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Madam Hua was less harsh and ruthless than before. She looked at Zhao Xihua calmly and said, "Can't I let you come here to eat if there's nothing wrong? Someone, bring a pair of chopsticks for the young lady, and bring up the flower cakes that the young lady likes, and a second serving of the previous dishes."

What's going on? Has Mrs. Hua changed her personality? Gu Xianyu on the side held Zhao Xihua's arm affectionately and let her sit in the first seat, saying with a smile: "Sister-in-law, now that my elder brother has led the Qinglong Army to the battle, you are left alone in the East Garden, it's cold and lonely. It will be more lively if you get together with us every day, so that my sister-in-law won't feel uncomfortable when she thinks of my elder brother."

Jiang Yusheng also smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, Second Sister has hit the nail on the head. Big brother is away at the war, and we are responsible for taking good care of you, which also relieves Big brother's worries. Sister-in-law, come and have a bowl of yokan soup."

Jiang Yusheng brought the yokan soup to Zhao Xi's table, and even used his crippled hand to draw the dish for Zhao Xi.

Zhao Xihua looked at the hospitality of the people in front of her. Ordinary people might be moved by such warmth and kindness, but she was different. She understood that these sweetness were deadly poison.

Since I have already gotten to that point with these people, there is no need for me to pretend to be a loving mother and a filial son.

"I've eaten, thank you!" Zhao Xihua's expression was indifferent, with a sense of alienation and coldness.

Mrs. Hua, who had been silent the whole time, finally managed a faint smile on her cold and ruthless face and said, "Don't worry about it. We've let go of the past and we'll still be a good family in the future. Come to my place for dinner every day. Just tell me what you like to eat. I'm sure you'll be there."

Zhao Xihua knew that some things had to be made clear. She didn't like playing such a confusing game. She looked at Madam Hua and said, "Mother, according to the family rules, I call you mother, but our relationship was not very close before. If we force it together, it will be uncomfortable. In the future, we should live our own lives as before and not interfere with each other. What do you think, mother?"

Madam Hua knew that the little bitch in front of her was difficult to deal with. If it weren't for her little daughter in the palace, she wouldn't have tried to curry favor with this bitch again and again.

Gu Xianyu, who was sitting on the side, could not hold back her anger and said, "Sister-in-law, your words are too hurtful. Sister-in-law is the daughter-in-law of the Gu family. It is the duty of a wife and daughter-in-law to visit the mistress of the house every morning and evening."

Zhao Xihua glanced at Gu Xianyu and said, "Second sister is wrong. Father and mother told me before that I don't need to visit my parents every morning and evening. Besides, my Gu Lun also told me to stay alone in Dongyuan. He holds the Xuantie Order and is the future head of the family. I can't disobey him. I can't disobey my parents either. But second sister..."

"As the elder sister-in-law of the second sister, it is not your turn to speak as a younger sister. Respecting elders is also the younger sister's duty."

"You..." Gu Xianyu was so angry that his face turned pale, but there was nothing he could do.

When Gu Xing on the side heard the three words "Xuan Tie Ling", his eyes flashed and were a little cold.

Zhao Xihua looked at Madam Hua and said, "Mother, please tell me what you want me to do today."

Madam Hua suppressed the hatred in her eyes and said, "I know that you and Gu Lun have grown too powerful and can no longer rely on the Gu family, but we are a family after all. We prosper together and suffer together. The world is changing and people are in panic. If we can't defend Kyoto, we will have to move south, which will cost a lot of money."

When Zhao Xihua heard Mrs. Hua talking about money, she immediately became alert.

Madam Hua paused and continued, "Let me tell you this. Now that the foreign army is about to enter Kyoto, the noble families know that Kyoto can no longer be defended, so they will all try to find a way to leave. The noble families do this, and the rich families follow suit. Everyone seems to be infected. As a result, the Gu family's assets have shrunk. Now there is less than 100,000 yuan in the account. With so many people to eat and drink, what do you think we should do?"

Zhao Xihua almost laughed out of anger. Mrs. Hua had problems with her own housekeeping, and her income was insufficient to support her family, but she turned around and asked her what to do? She wanted to ask, does this matter have anything to do with her?

Zhao Xihua smiled and said, "I understand what mother said, but every penny I spent in Dongyuan was not spent on the Gu family's public account. Every penny I spent was given to me by Gu Lun, and it was not spent on the Gu family's public account."

"This is weird. Doesn't the money my brother earns belong to the Gu family? You eat and drink our Gu family's food, but in the end you say it has nothing to do with our Gu family. How can this be justified?"

Gu Xianyu couldn't stand Zhao Xihua's arrogant attitude and couldn't help but provoke her with words.

Zhao Xihua sneered, "Second sister, there is no need to be so indignant. That was the money your brother made before he came to the Gu family. Before your brother was recognized by the Gu family, the money he made really had nothing to do with you, especially you. You don't have to hate me. After all, I didn't spend your money."

"Xianyu, please stop talking." Mrs. Hua glanced at her daughter.

Gu Xianyu held back her anger and then shut up. She was not used to the way Zhao Xi painted her. She thought of how the young general of the Ling family liked Zhao Xi to paint such a woman, but she lacked such charm, and she felt a little jealous.