bayedsolid Chapter 309 It’s none of my business
Chapter 309 It’s none of my business
"Really? You really are a forgetful person. Didn't you meet them at my birthday party last time? Then let me introduce them to you again. They are Li Ruolan and Li Xiaoxiao, nieces of the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion."
Zhou Lingfei was very disdainful of Wang Xiaoyue's attitude, who always looked down on her. Her father was only a third-rank official in the Dali Temple, but he acted like an important person. She was just a dog under someone else's command, but she really thought she was a human being.
"I don't know what rank Lord Li holds and what important position he holds in the court." Zhang Qiaoxin also echoed. She naturally didn't like what Cheng Yun'er didn't like. She also knew a little about Li Xiaoxiao. She knew that she was the long-lost daughter of Marquis Yong'an, a peasant girl with no power or influence, so naturally she could say whatever she wanted.
Cheng Yun'er, sitting upright on the main seat, remained calm and listened to them with interest, with what she thought was the kindest smile on her face.
Zhang Qiaoxin's words attracted a lot of people's attention, and they all looked at Li Xiaoxiao and her sister. Some of them knew that Li Xiaoxiao was a peasant girl, but many did not know.
"Zhang Qiaoxin did it on purpose, didn't she know that Li Xiaoxiao is a farm girl?"
"Who knows? She loves to stir up trouble. She is everywhere."
"Who says it's not true? Fortunately, her father is not of high rank, otherwise she would not be able to rise to the sky with her temper."
"Golden outside, rotten inside, he looks like a petty person."
Many young ladies were talking in low voices, but the venue was so small that it was hard for Li Xiaoxiao not to hear.
Everyone looked over here at once, and Li Ruolan suddenly felt a little uneasy. Li Xiaoxiao noticed her uneasiness, squeezed her hand under the table, and whispered, "Don't be nervous, I'll take care of everything."
Li Ruolan felt much more at ease and lowered her head in silence.
"My father was born into a peasant family. He had no prominent status and no money. He was just an ordinary farmer. He raised three of us siblings with his own hands." Li Xiaoxiao paused and continued.
"Miss, you asked me about my family background right away. I'm sure you must have a prominent family. Is your father a prime minister or a general? Tell me so that I can be envious." Li Xiaoxiao spoke openly, without any shyness due to her low status. Instead, she asked Zhang Qiaoxin.
Zhang Qiaoxin originally wanted to embarrass Li Xiaoxiao, but she didn't expect that she would ask her in return, her father was just a deputy envoy of the Ministry of Public Administration of the fourth rank, and was promoted by the Prime Minister, so there was nothing to brag about.
She asked that question just now just to embarrass Li Xiaoxiao, but she didn't expect that she would kick the ball back.
Suddenly, her face turned a little embarrassed. Which lady present had a father whose official position was not higher than hers? Wouldn't it be a slap in the face to say it out loud? The reason why she could come today was only because she was on good terms with Cheng Yun'er, otherwise she would not have received the invitation.
He looked at Cheng Yun'er for help, hoping that she would say something for him.
Cheng Yun'er acted as if she didn't see anything and ignored her. Instead, Wang Xiaoyue spoke up and helped her out.
"Since we are able to meet today, it must be fate. We are all young girls, so why bother talking about those things? It's just a waste of time. We finally came to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Isn't it wonderful to enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the delicious food?"
She really knows how to talk. Why didn't she speak up when Zhang Qiaoxin asked about Li Xiaoxiao's family background? Everyone present here is a shrewd person. Who doesn't know what she is thinking?
But even though they knew about it, no one stood up to say anything. Everyone just took a nonchalant attitude, as if it was none of their business.
Li Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn't take this little thing to heart, they were just two small shrimps.
Zhang Qiaoxin looked at Wang Xiaoyue gratefully, then sat back in her seat and stopped talking.
Just now Li Xiaoxiao said that she came from a peasant family. There were still many people present who looked down on her in their hearts, but they didn't say it on their faces. How could a peasant girl be worthy of sitting with them?
So what if you are good-looking, or proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? Without a good family background, you are at most a vase.
Li Xiaoxiao didn't know what they were thinking. If a person is not born noble, is he destined to never have a noble status in his life? Before Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, he was born a beggar, but didn't he become emperor later?
She does not have a noble status now, but many things are created by herself. At the beginning, she lived in a thatched hut, but now she is still living a prosperous life.
The so-called Spring Banquet is actually quite boring. It is just a gathering of ladies and young ladies gossiping about the neighbors’ personal affairs.
It’s just that there is something to be said about this. You can say that people are bad, you can say bad things about people, but you have to be subtle and not be too blunt.
After revealing what happened just now, someone brought up another topic: when women get together before getting married, all they have is clothes and jewelry.
Those who were married had husbands and children. Li Xiaoxiao listened to them talking to each other and soon felt very annoyed.
If she had known this would happen, she would have come a little later. She didn't want to participate in any of their discussions.
Zhou Lingfei also noticed her annoyance and whispered to her, "Now you finally understand why I don't like hosting banquets. It would be better to take a nap instead of having this time."
"Okay, poor kid, I sympathize with you." Li Xiaoxiao raised his eyebrows and said helplessly.
"It's not all about these. Sometimes we also compete in talent. Anyway, I won't stand out in any competition." Zhou Lingfei said boredly.
I had to come because Cheng Yuner sent me an invitation. In the past, I just sat there by myself. Luckily, Li Xiaoxiao and Li Ruolan were with me today, so I didn't feel so irritated.
"So you are Li Xiaoxiao. I finally have the honor of meeting you today. I sent you a message some time ago, but unfortunately you didn't come, which made me very sad." Suddenly a female voice was heard. The speaker was Liu Yunyan, the daughter of Liu Liangcun, the Minister of Guanglu Temple.
Liu Yunyan has been keeping her eyes on Li Xiaoxiao since she arrived. A few days ago, she held a banquet and sent an invitation to Li Xiaoxiao, but she didn't come. She felt embarrassed and therefore held a grudge against Li Xiaoxiao.
Just now I saw Wang Xiaoyue mentioned her identity. She is actually the daughter of a farmer. Her father is a third-rank official, but she didn’t even come despite her invitation. She is really from a small place and has never seen the world.
Speaking of this, Li Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered that someone had indeed sent her an invitation before, but at that time the new Longmen Restaurant had just opened, and Li Ruolan had disappeared, so she completely forgot about it.
I only remembered it two days later and didn't take it seriously. I didn't expect to meet her here today, and she even said it in this kind of occasion. What is she trying to do?