Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

Madam Xie nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I didn't expect her to be so rude. Please, Madam Hou, don't take it to heart!"

Lin Yiwan sighed helplessly, "Since Xie Ru has already pleaded for leniency, how can I pursue the matter of Madam Xie's wrongdoing? Let's just end this matchmaking event here!"

After saying that, she got up and left.

Xie Ru frowned and looked at Old Madam Xie: "You almost offended the Marquis of Zhanyi's mansion. Even if Xie Rongrong did not agree to this marriage, she should not have left on her own. You have really spoiled her!"

Madam Xie gritted her teeth in anger and said furiously, "When we get back, I'll teach her a lesson. I'll never interfere in her marriage again!"

Xie Ru curled her lips into a smile, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.

It has to be Wanwan again; she stirred up a rift between Madam Xie and Xie Rongrong without lifting a finger.

As long as she stops causing trouble, dealing with Xie Rongrong will be a piece of cake for her.

Madam Xie returned to the Xie family home in a rage. The moment she saw Xie Rongrong, she grabbed her cane and smashed it down on her: "You shameful, stupid thing! You've completely disgraced this old woman!"

Xie Rongrong cried and argued, "Grandmother, why did you hit me? I didn't mean to! Yes, yes, it's all their fault!"

Madam Xie sneered, "Yes, it's all someone else's fault. You haven't done anything wrong. From now on, I will no longer interfere in your marriage. Don't come to my courtyard. If I see you, I'm afraid I'll die a few years earlier!"

Xie Rongrong pleaded in terror, "Grandmother, please don't do this! I was wrong! You can't abandon me! I don't want to marry anyone else. I'll only marry my cousin. My aunt is your daughter. Didn't you say you had the best way to deal with her?"

Madam Xie was so angry she laughed. How could she possibly have the face to go see Xie Ru again?

She couldn't be bothered with this hopeless case anymore; she wanted to live a few more years.

She commanded sternly, "Guards, drag her away immediately! Don't let her wail and howl outside my yard!"

Xie Rongrong stared wide-eyed in disbelief. Only at this moment did she realize that her grandmother had truly given up on her.

How can this be good?

She could hardly sleep at night, and could only apologize to Xie Ru with her mother's company.

To her surprise, she was turned away.

It turns out that Xie Ru and Xie Jianshu have moved to the house next to the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence. The two families live side by side, just like one family.

Madam Xie said helplessly, "Rongrong, give up. Your cousin will never be interested in you. Otherwise, why don't you marry someone from an ordinary family?"

Xie Rongrong shook her head vigorously: "No, I'm not reconciled. Why should I? My cousin and I grew up together. Zhan Qingning is the one who broke up our relationship. She's the most shameless one!"

Madam Xie said with difficulty, "But your grandmother and your aunt are not willing to help you, what can you do?"

Xie Rongrong sneered: "There's plenty I can do. My cousin is staying in the capital, isn't he? I'll go to where he's on duty and find him. I don't believe he won't see me!"

She first escorted Madam Xie back to her residence, and then went to a clothing shop on the street to choose an expensive garment for Xie Jianshu.

She rushed to the city patrol office to request an audience with Xie Jianshu, the commander of the city's defenses.

Shortly after, Xie Jianshu led his men out.

She quickly climbed out of the carriage and waved to him shyly, "Cousin, I'm here!"

Xie Jianshu walked up to her with a grim expression: "How did you find your way here? Do you know this is an official business place?"

Xie Rongrong nodded hurriedly: "I know, but cousin, I can't go into your new house, so I can only come here to find you. I made a dress for you by hand, and I hope you will accept it!"

Xie Jianshu frowned and said, "Xie Rongrong, stop having illusions. You can't trust others, so you're turning your attention back to me? Are you afraid no one will want you? That's why you're only bothering me?"

Xie Rongrong was shocked by his harsh words and her eyes immediately welled up with anger.

A fierce hatred burned in her heart; she felt that this man was truly cruel and heartless.

She's his cousin!

Why can't he be gentle?

Thinking of this, a resolute look flashed across her face.

Seeing a large number of people walking towards them, she suddenly rushed towards Xie Jianshu: "Cousin, you can't send me away, I miss you so much!"

Logically speaking, her calculations were spot on; she believed that Xie Jianshu would be unable to escape her advances.

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, he retreated rapidly.

She missed her target and then fell face-first to the ground in front of everyone.

Before she could get up, Xie Jianshu walked up to her and said, "Xie Rongrong, how shameless are you? Throwing yourself at men like this, you've completely disgraced the Xie family!"

After he finished yelling, he calmly walked away.

Watching his retreating figure, Xie Rongrong angrily pounded the ground and burst into tears.

She staggered back to the Xie residence and fell seriously ill.

Zhan Qingning's life became increasingly smooth, and she even gained quite a bit of weight in just over a month after getting married.

She spends her days with her mother-in-law and mother, handling the trivial matters of both families with ease.

After the New Year, Zhan Xuan returned to the military camp, and Ye Li went back with him.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed since the king ascended the throne, but Empress Lin had not changed much. She continued to live a simple and happy life in the palace.

There were voices in the court urging the emperor to choose a concubine, but Xiao Li suppressed them all.

Until the Flower Goddess Festival is held in May, Empress Lin, as the head of the harem, must send out invitations to the noble ladies of the court, inviting them to participate in the selection of the Flower Goddess.

According to the old rules, the selected flower goddesses should be sent to the palace to become imperial concubines, but since Xiao Li has no concubines, the Ministry of Rites does not know what to do.

Empress Lin was also very worried. Surely she couldn't just abolish the festival from her hands?

Then she'll have to bear the brunt of the criticism!

She first discussed it with Xiao Li, who said with a grim expression, "Abolish what should be abolished. I will go and talk to those court officials. You don't need to worry about it!"

Empress Lin nodded and didn't take the matter to heart.

Unexpectedly, the next day in the imperial court, as soon as Xiao Li announced his decision to abolish the Flower Goddess Festival, an old minister protested by banging his head against a pillar.

That was a real collision; blood flowed from all seven orifices on the spot.

Although his life was saved, he was seriously injured.

Since Xiao Li could no longer abolish the Flower Goddess Festival, he had no choice but to continue holding it for the time being.

As for how to settle the chosen flower goddess, he first let her enter the inner palace as a female official, and then let her go out to get married when she reached the right age.

After reaching a consensus, Empress Lin was allowed to send out the invitation.

The noble ladies vying for the title of Flower Goddess began to busy themselves with making clothes and acquiring jewelry, making the shops throughout the capital bustling with activity.

Zhan Miao ignored these things; she simply went to the bookstore every day without fail to select storybooks.

Just then, a young man walked gracefully toward her.