After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Xie Jiaojiao covered her lips and chuckled softly.

"As long as you don't feel cheated, that's good." Xie Ansheng didn't know what else to say in the end, he just chuckled twice and put a lot more food into Xie Xing's bowl, showing the full extent of his loving fatherly demeanor.

Xie Xing looked up at Xie Ansheng.

She felt that Xie Ansheng's change was too fast, but then she thought again, wasn't the reason she handed the account book to Xie Ansheng for today?

So he accepted Xie Ansheng's kindness without any qualms.

Xie Jiaojiao, on the other hand, glanced at Xie Ansheng and Madam Xie, then lowered her eyes and pondered for a while.

These past few days, she had been staying by the old lady's side, and she knew the old lady's attitude towards Xie Xing better than anyone. But today, the old lady looked at Xie Xing as if he were a treasure, which was really strange.

What's the reason?

After the meal, Madam Xie specially asked Xie Xing to stay behind.

"Xing'er, come here." Old Madam Xie's kind eyes fell on Xie Xing. She smiled and affectionately took the girl's wrist, pulling her closer.

The old lady glanced at Zhijun and Jiajun behind Xie Xing and asked, "Have Zhijun and Jiajun been serving you well these past few days?"

Xie Xing smiled sweetly: "Thank you for your concern, Grandmother. Zhijun and Jiajun have taken very good care of me."

To be honest, if it weren't for Madam Xie, she wouldn't be living such a comfortable life lately.

Today, Madam Xie is exceptionally kind and gentle to her.

She beckoned, and the old woman behind her brought over two boxes.

Xie Xing looked at the two boxes and saw that they were filled with gold and silver jewelry, as well as a set of rich and gorgeous headdress, which looked very valuable.

Xie Xing turned to look at Madam Xie, not understanding what she meant.

Then, Madam Xie took off a blood jade bracelet from her wrist and said gently, "In the past, I neglected you because I cared about the family's reputation. Now that I think about it carefully, you are, after all, my own granddaughter."

"Blood ties are indelible, so if Grandmother has anything good, you should naturally be the first one she gives you."

“This bracelet is a family heirloom passed down from my maternal family. It is passed down to daughters, not sons.”

"Seeing this bracelet is like seeing your grandmother in person. You should keep this bracelet. In the future, your grandmother will dote on you in the Xie family."

Xie Xing: "..."

She remained silent for a moment.

Instead of immediately taking the bracelet, she looked up at Madam Xie with a puzzled expression, "Has something happened recently?"

She couldn't help but ask.

This is like the sun rising in the west!

【System, system, did you see that?】 Xie Xing urgently called out to the system in his mind.

The transformation of Xie Ansheng and Madam Xie is truly chilling.

Especially Madam Xie.

Although he had previously said he was generous, all of this was based on the fact that he had discovered Xie Xing was a useful person.

System: [This is indeed strange, but I haven't noticed anything unusual on my end.]

The changes in Madam Xie and Xie Ansheng made Xie Xing and the system sense something strange.

Xie Jiaojiao listened to their thoughts and secretly realized something was wrong.

She immediately replied with a smile, "Fifth Sister has recently brought honor to the Xie family at the palace banquet. Her quick wit has earned her praise from His Majesty."

"Grandmother suddenly realized that she had neglected you a lot before, so she wanted to make up for it."

Xie Jiaojiao's words lessened Xie Xing's vigilance somewhat.

Indeed, Xie Xing's status in the Xie family has gradually risen recently, and because of what happened at the palace banquet, Old Madam Xie has become more amiable towards Xie Xing.

Yesterday, Xie Xing brought a huge profit to the Xie family.

Perhaps Xie Ansheng and Madam Xie discovered that the benefits she brought to the Xie family might be greater than the benefits Xie Mingzhu would gain from becoming Empress.

So that's why their attitudes changed so drastically?

Madam Xie also knew that her attitude had changed too suddenly.

But she has no intention of restraining herself.

When Xie Ansheng came to her courtyard yesterday and told this shocking secret to Madam Xie, Madam Xie was so frightened that her old bones almost fell apart.

This... this kind of thing actually exists in the world?

For many years, Madam Xie prayed to gods and Buddhas, but after hearing what Xie Ansheng said, she gradually began to believe.

She didn't sleep all night.

The old lady was more superstitious, so after believing what Xie Ansheng said, she always felt a tightness in her chest, as if she was about to explode.

ridiculous.

It's ridiculous.

The Xie family treated their adopted daughter like a treasure while neglecting their biological daughter, all because they wanted Xie Mingzhu to become empress, thus bringing glory to their Xie family.

As it turned out, this adopted daughter was not auspicious, but rather a death knell for the Xie family.

This is an absolute irony.

What about all the pampering the Xie family has shown Xie Mingzhu over the years?

All the resources poured into Xie Mingzhu not only benefited others, but the Xie family also gained nothing and was even beheaded.

Madam Xie felt extremely uncomfortable.

On the contrary, it was Xie Xing.

During this time, Madam Xie had grown fond of Xie Xing because of her abilities. Especially at the palace banquet, although Xie Xing and Xie Mingzhu did not show it openly, it was clear that the two were not on good terms.

Xie Xing's ability to prioritize the overall situation and maintain the Xie family's reputation shows that this woman is destined for great things.

Now, hearing what Xie Ansheng said, Madam Xie regards Xie Xing as an auspicious omen.

As long as we can avoid that so-called ending, what's wrong with bringing all the stars and moon in the sky to Xie Xing?

Madam Xie looked at Xie Xing tenderly and said, "The Xie family hasn't been very good to you, but the fact that you thought of the Xie family and missed them yesterday shows that you are a good child."

“Grandmother is not a bad person. You have done things that are beneficial to the Xie family, and you deserve all of this.”

After speaking, Madam Xie glanced at Zhijun and Jiajun behind her.

The two men lowered their heads and took the two boxes from the old woman's hands.

Xie Xing's consent was not obtained at all.

Xie Xing's eyes darkened.

She looked up at Madam Xie with affection, her words sweet: "In that case, grandson thanks grandmother."

Madam Xie was satisfied.

She waved her hand, signaling Xie Xing to leave.

Xie Xing naturally didn't stay any longer.

She has other things to do today.

As Xie Xing left Madam Xie's courtyard, the smile on her face gradually faded.

Madam Xie seemed to like her, and even remembered to reward her with nice things, speaking so eloquently.

But the underlying message was simply that Xie Xing had become extremely useful.

Especially the two maids beside Xie Xing.

They seemed to be serving her, but it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were monitoring her.

Just now, on the surface she was their master, but their real master behind the scenes was still Old Madam Xie.

It was as if there was an invisible net surrounding her, gradually framing her and keeping her in everyone's sight as much as possible.

Xie Xing clenched his fist.

Finding someone she can only trust and who can protect her is of paramount importance.

We can no longer be fish on the chopping block, at the mercy of others.