Quick wear: cannon fodder is a bit strong

The mourning banquet for the late Mrs. Zhao.

Nan Xi was probably the last one to receive the invitation, so much so that she almost laughed out of anger when she received it.

In fact, she was the one who secretly instigated this mourning banquet.

For this reason, Min Rouer repeatedly sent her housekeeper Zhao Hu to ask for money, and Nan Xi kindly donated two hundred taels of silver.

The invitation is signed with her name.

I can only say that they are indeed a pair of scumbags and bitches, who are petty and do such low-brow tricks.

Are you afraid that she will come, or are you afraid that she won't come?

Forget it, since she was the last one to receive the message, she will just arrive late.

When Nan Xi's carriage arrived at the mansion gate, it was almost noon, and most of the guests had indeed arrived. As a result, Nan Xi and his group attracted everyone's attention when they arrived.

She was wearing plain clothes today, with her hair half tied up and a half-sickly makeup on.

But her peerless beauty still stunned everyone at once.

Min Rouer, who was welcoming guests at the door as a hostess, was so angry at this that she could hardly maintain the dignified smile on her face:

"This damn bitch! Bitch!!"

His nails dug into his palms fiercely in his sleeves, and his teeth almost broke.

"It's fine if he's not dead, but who is he trying to show off to by acting like a slutty fox... Are you planning to go back and snatch my cousin from her?"

Seeing the expressions of the guests, he knew that his plan to make Nan Xi embarrassed by arriving late had basically failed. He couldn't help but secretly regret letting Nan Xi return home to attend this mourning period banquet.

She should be allowed to stay in the village until she dies of old age and never see anyone again.

It was just a banquet, so what if Nan Xi didn't show up? She could just make up an excuse and get away with it.

At this moment, the appearance of Nan Xi, the legal wife of the mansion, with her peerless beauty and noble temperament, made all her efforts look like a lively clown.

"Sister welcomes sister back home"

No matter what he thought in his heart, he still put on a gentle, respectful and graceful look and saluted.

"Sister, you came back late and made my younger sister and cousin wait for you."

"This time, my sister is back. She can't be angry with my cousin anymore. She has to move to the farm..."

These words were naturally meant to offend the people around her, implying that Nan Xi was being arrogant and willful, and not acting like the mistress of the house.

Zhao Wenxuan, who had just been receiving a male guest on the other side, hurried over upon hearing the news. He was stunned for a moment when he saw Nan Xi's graceful figure.

Min Rouer was staring at him closely, and pinched his lower back in anger. Zhao Wenxuan finally reacted and said coldly:

"Now that you're back, behave yourself. I won't hold a grudge against you about the past."

"As for what's happening in the mansion today, Rou'er has already made all the necessary preparations. You don't need to interfere."

Nan Xi didn't bother with the scumbag, and agreed, smiling:

"Thank you Aunt Min."

"Since Aunt Min has taken the trouble to take care of this, how can I not appreciate Aunt Min's kindness?"

"You guys go and do your own thing. This is my own home after all. I don't need Aunt Min and my husband to treat me like an outsider."

She emphasized the words "my own home" a little more, and both Zhao Wenxuan and Min Rouer blushed.

Yes, they almost forgot that this huge four-courtyard house, although now named "Zhao Mansion", was actually Nan Xi's dowry.

He didn't dare to provoke Nan Xi again.

Moreover, they knew that most of the guests who came today were here for the Nan family behind Nan Xi, and they couldn't let people think in public that Nan Xi was not in harmony with them.

Nan Xi sat down in her own main seat.

She didn't go around much, and when someone came up to greet her, she would just respond in a lukewarm manner.

Min Rouer, on the other hand, was like a butterfly wearing flowers, moving around and busying herself, acting like a proper hostess.

Perhaps because the box of gouache had been used up long ago, the wound on Min Rouer's forehead hadn't worsened and had now scabbed over. There was a flower ornament on it, but it was hard to see unless you looked closely.

Although it was a formal wear party today, no one was too shy to wear something too out of the ordinary, so most people wore simple clothes, which was just right for Min Rouer's style.

Many of the guests present were whispering, wondering how this triumphant Concubine Min could have managed to bypass Nan Xi, the legal wife, and host the banquet, without the couple objecting.

There were also people who were moved by Min Rouer's social skills and gossip, and felt that it was a pity that Min Rouer, with her behavior and skills, could only be a concubine.

But most people still looked down on it. Before they arrived, they had no idea that this banquet was hosted by a concubine. Of course, Zhao Wenxuan still greeted the male guests.

A young lady came up to Nan Xi and said with a tone of disapproval:

"Where has your former ability gone? You let a concubine bully you like this?"

This was Sun Yunyun, who had always been at odds with Nan Xi in her boudoir. Sun Yunyun was the second daughter of the Minister of Rites. Four years ago, she married a fifth-rank Zhongshu Sheren, and her husband was now Zhao Wenxuan's immediate superior.

The backyard of her house was not quiet either. The son and daughter she gave birth to after marriage both died young.

The concubines in the mansion were constantly fighting each other. They had several illegitimate sons and daughters. Sun Yunyun's health was also failing, and the doctor said it would be difficult for her to conceive in the future. This made her feel a sense of sympathy for Nan Xi, who had also given birth to no children, and she was determined to stand up for her.

But Sun Yunyun's personality was similar to that of the original owner, she was outspoken. Although life was difficult after marriage, she always defended her position as the legal wife.

For example, at a banquet like this, as long as she was alive, she would not let a concubine attend, let alone let her host it.

In her opinion, this is the dignity of a wife.

Nan Xi smiled and said:

"Those who are capable should do more work."

Seeing Sun Yunyun's disapproving look, he explained:

"She's just a concubine, so what's wrong with giving her three feet?"

"After all, he is just a clown"