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

But at this moment, no one cared about Xie's feelings.

Because it was Xiao Yi who spoke up himself, and the old lady also agreed, there was no room for Xie to speak.

The old lady said, "I have observed Jin'er with a cold eye these days. She is a dignified and generous child. Her manners are no worse than those of the ladies from the Kyoto."

Ye Jin pretended to be shy and lowered her head, saying, "Madam, Jin'er is not as good as you say."

Seeing this, the old lady liked Ye Jin even more and said, "I wanted to say this before. Your eldest branch has few children, and you refused to take a concubine. Now that you have picked up such a good child, you should hold a banquet and let everyone in Kyoto know!"

Hearing that the old lady wanted to hold a family reunion banquet for Ye Jin, it just suited Xiao Yi's wishes. He said, "Everything is decided by mother."

Ye Jin was very sensible and considerate, and said, "Father, the family has been spending a lot recently, so the money for the banquet can be paid from Jin'er's private vault."

Xiao Yi frowned slightly and said, "The Marquis's Mansion is a big family with a lot of wealth. There's no reason for us to ask you to pay..."

But before Xiao Yi finished his refusal, he heard the old lady hurriedly say: "My Lord, this is also Jin'er's filial piety, just do as Jin'er said."

The old lady was even more pleased to see Ye Jin being so tactful.

Now when the old lady looks at Ye Jin and Xiao Xuetang, she feels that the two are simply worlds apart!

One is a money-giving boy who gives her money, while the other is a debt collector who wants to take money from her. In comparison, Ye Jin is her real granddaughter.

"This Jin'er is indeed destined to be with our Marquis' Mansion. The more I look at her, the more she looks like my child."

As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yi's face changed slightly, and he said, "Mother is so happy that she is confused."

The old lady had only said it casually, and no one took it seriously. No one present noticed that Xiao Yi had a strange expression.

Only Xiao Xuetang.

She seemed to have discovered some incredible secret...

After returning to Litangju, Xiao Xuetang called Qiyue and instructed: "Ask Uncle Wu to find out about someone."

If it was really as she guessed, then her father, who seemed to respect and love his first wife, was really playing a big game!

In his previous life, Ye Jin was included in the Marquisate’s family tree and changed his surname to Xiao only after the rebellion in Jingzhou was completely quelled.

In this life, they still can't keep calm...

Xiao Yi has always been vigorous and resolute in his work, especially when it comes to matters related to Ye Jin, which he cares about very much. In just two days, he asked the elders of the clan to prepare all the documents required for inclusion in the family tree.

At the family dinner, nobles from aristocratic families who were on good terms with the Marquis' Mansion were invited.

It is said that this was the first time that Yong'an Hou acted so high-profile after returning to Kyoto, and it was all for Ye Jin.

Such eagerness made Xiao Xuetang more suspicious about Ye Jin's background.

Although Xie loved Ye Jin, she was so ostentatious in adopting a daughter because she was worried that it would attract too much attention and that Xiao Xuetang would feel uncomfortable. She wanted to persuade Xiao Xuetang, but Xiao Xuetang just smiled and said, "Mother, as long as father and grandmother are happy about this matter, it's fine."

Xiao Xuetang naturally hoped that they would be as high-profile as possible, so that...

The more miserable they will be when they fall!

Seeing that Xiao Xuetang really had no grudges, Xie felt relieved and focused on preparing for Ye Jin's family recognition banquet.

At once, everyone in the mansion knew how much the Marquis and his wife valued Miss Jin, and the already deserted Litangju became even more secluded.

Ye Jin really enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention. She had already moved into Zhuijinxuan. Listening to the flattering voices all around, Ye Jin seemed to have seen herself replacing Xiao Xuetang.

The weather gradually became hotter. After the sun went down, the hazy sunset glow fell on the glazed tiles of the magnificent mansion, shining brightly like a burning flame.

"Just a fire..."

Ye Jin stood on the high platform of Zhuijinxuan, overlooking Xiao Xuetang's yard, with a bright smile on his face, and pointed out: "The traces of Xiao Xuetang's existence will disappear..."

Hearing Ye Jin's sinister voice, Qiao Niang, who was following behind Ye Jin, couldn't help but shudder.

But in a moment, Ye Jin quickly retracted his gaze and asked, "Have all the things been delivered?"

"According to your instructions, every young lady in our mansion has had new clothes made and sent to you. Each piece of clothing from Jinyifang costs one hundred taels. Not only the third young lady Xiao Ruoruo, but even Xiao Yunni from the second house was very happy to see the new clothes, and she has long forgotten the grudge she had with you, young lady."

Hearing this, Ye Jin raised a disdainful smile and said, "Those idiots are insignificant. What I care about is Xiao Xuetang!"

When mentioning Xiao Xuetang, a hint of cruelty flashed in Ye Jin's eyes.

Last time, the Huguo Temple tried to frame Xiao Xuetang for infidelity but failed. This time at the family reunion banquet, she wanted Xiao Xuetang to become the laughing stock of the entire Kyoto!

Li Tang was in the middle, and Xiao Xuetang was adding a handful of incense to the burning incense burner.

The room was filled with the scent of incense and smoke. Compared with the elegant floral scent, this scent was a bit overbearing and reminded people of blooming pomegranate flowers.

"'Tender flowers in the green tent, red apricots and pomegranate fire', this fragrance is called pomegranate fire. Use one qian of pomegranate stamens, add patchouli leaves, fennel, nard, duheng, and a little musk..."

Xiao Xuetang was fiddling with the perfume in his hand, and Qiyue beside him wrote it down as he was told. When she heard that Xiao Xuetang wanted to add musk to the perfume, Qiyue was a little hesitant.

"Miss, I heard that musk is harmful to women's health. Will it cause any trouble if we add musk to the incense?"

Xiao Xuetang smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little musk, even pregnant women can wear it."

As for the rumor that women will become infertile or have miscarriage if they touch a little musk, it is nothing but a rumor spread among the people.

Unless it's a lot of musk.

But this musk is taken from the belly of a stag. If it is not processed, it will have a very strong smell. How is it possible that ordinary perfumery only uses musk as an auxiliary? How is it possible that someone would wear such a heavy musk for a long time?

After hearing Xiao Xuetang's explanation, Qiyue felt relieved.

While the master and servant were talking, Bihen came back: "Miss, Zhuying beside the Madam is here."

Xiao Xuetang raised her eyebrows slightly: "Let her in."

As they were talking, the little maid opened the curtain and Zhuying came in. She did not even greet Xiao Xuetang, but said directly, "Tomorrow is Miss Jin's family recognition banquet. This is a rare and happy event in our mansion. Madam has prepared a set of clothes for Miss. Please make sure to wear it tomorrow."

As he said this, he presented the clothes.

All I saw was a pomegranate red brocade skirt embroidered with crabapple flowers. I didn't know what material it was made of. The color of the skirt was red but not bright, and the crabapple flowers embroidered on it with gold thread were lifelike, as if it was tailor-made for Xiao Xuetang.

Qiyue looked very happy and said, "I knew that Madam had Miss in her heart!"

Zhu Ying raised a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, but it was hidden in just a moment, and she said, "Miss, the things have been delivered, I will take my leave now."

With that, he walked away leisurely, not taking Xiao Xuetang seriously at all...

The setting sun shone through the window, and the pomegranate skirt was as bright as fire, a bit like the color of her phoenix robe in her previous life.

Xiao Xuetang suddenly remembered some things from her past life...

In her previous life, when Lin Shaoshu ascended the throne, she was named queen, which was supposed to be a happy event. However, she never expected that on the day of the ceremony, her phoenix robe would spontaneously catch fire!

At that time, the court officials were discussing it, saying it was an ominous sign, and some even said that Xiao Xuetang was an ominous person and a demon queen who brought disaster to the country...

Xiao Xuetang stroked the brocade skirt and said to herself, "Unlucky person...Ye Jin, is this the gift you gave me?"

Between the interweaving of light and shadow, Xiao Xuetang's eyes were cold...

"In that case, I will give you a big gift in return."

No, one serving is not enough, it’s three!