Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

She forced a smile and said, "No, it was my oversight."

Thinking of the gifts she had given, Madam Song dared not say much in front of Xiao Fengyi, for fear that the girl would turn on her.

Now he could only force an awkward smile and lower his head, brooding silently.

Seeing this, the happiest person was Yang, who was at odds with Song, and she was so pleased with herself that she almost laughed out loud.

Looking at Xiao Fengyi again, he was even more satisfied, and he didn't even feel bad about giving her the precious jade bracelet earlier.

Madam Yang enthusiastically recommended several pastries to Xiao Fengyi, all of which were snacks from famous restaurants nearby.

Xiao Fengyi also obliged and took two bites.

Seeing that Yang had given a gift and the two were chatting happily, others also became interested.

First, there was the taciturn Yang, who had been sent to serve as an official in a remote area and was not well-off, but still prepared a gift for their first meeting.

"My wife is taking care of our sick young child and cannot attend the birthday banquet. This is a gift she prepared to express her gratitude."

As he spoke, Shen Ke placed an unremarkable brocade box on the ground, inside which was a headdress.

It looks exquisite, indicating careful preparation, but it's not very valuable.

Shen Ke was a little nervous in front of Feng Xingye and unconsciously looked at Xiao Fengyi's reaction.

Xiao Fengyi looked at the jewelry in the brocade box and smiled happily.

"Thank you for your trouble, Aunt. Please give my regards to my uncle."

Xiao Fengyi gladly accepted it, showing no displeasure whatsoever despite the gift being worthless.

Seeing this, Madam Shen was even more pleased. This girl was kind-hearted and a good person.

Thinking of this, Madam Shen remembered the shady things Song had done and couldn't help but roll her eyes at her.

Such a heinous act could only have happened if Song hadn't given birth to a daughter for the Shen family and been married for many years.

Old Madam Shen had already decided to expel him from the family.

How dare she poison her mother-in-law! She should be divorced and driven out!

The more Madam Shen thought about it, the angrier she became. She couldn't stand Song Shi and wanted to scold her.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qingyin, who was at the banquet, looked even more embarrassed, her face pale and she looked like she was about to faint.

Xiao Qingyin secretly watched Xiao Fengyi, and then watched with extreme jealousy as Feng Xingye served food to Xiao Fengyi.

Jealousy burned like a raging fire in my heart.

Why?! They're both daughters of the Xiao family, yet Xiao Fengyi received such a valuable gift, while she received nothing!

Xiao Qingyin was so jealous that her face almost contorted. Looking at the jade bracelet on Xiao Fengyi's snow-white wrist, she wished she could snatch it off and put it on herself.

She would rather no one have it than see such blatant favoritism.

Xiao Fengyi was chatting and laughing with Madam Shen when she suddenly felt a piercing gaze directed at her.

She calmly turned her head as if she were eating a pastry.

Xiao Qingyin was so engrossed in her jealousy that she was about to crush the white handkerchief in her hand.

When Xiao Qingyin suddenly met Xiao Fengyi's gaze, she was startled and almost jumped up from her seat.

Xiao Fengyi clearly saw the jealousy in Xiao Qingyin's eyes and smiled dismissively.

She suddenly rolled up her sleeve, revealing her white jade bracelet to everyone.

"My fourth aunt is so thoughtful. I really like the phoenix carved on this. It suits my name perfectly. It must have taken a lot of effort to make it."

Upon hearing this, Madam Yang quickly joined in the conversation.

"It is indeed difficult to find, but this kind of mutton fat white jade material was found in my dowry. Oh dear, it has been sitting there in the bottom of my trunk for so many years, not to mention it has been a waste. Only this kind of jade material can match Fengyi!"

Yang was very eloquent; after showering Xiao Fengyi with praise, Xiao Fengyi felt extremely pleased, yet there was not a trace of flattery on her face.

Xiao Fengyi then followed up the conversation, steerning the conversation toward Yang Shi, who was burning with jealousy.

"I suddenly remembered that Qingyin hasn't received her gift yet!" Xiao Fengyi blinked her bright eyes, deliberately put the handkerchief to her lips, and smiled shyly.

"I'm receiving so many gifts, it's almost too much for me..." Xiao Fengyi smiled, her words subtly implying something about Xiao Qingyin, "Qingyin probably hasn't seen such a jade bracelet before, has she? Oh dear, I was too careless, perhaps..."

Facing Xiao Qingyin's gritted teeth, Xiao Fengyi made a suggestion as if she were oblivious.

"These bracelets happen to be a pair. How about I give one to Qingyin?"

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Fengyi added insult to injury with a grin.

"So that Qingyin won't be upset when she sees that I've taken the bracelet, and her eyes won't be glued to me!"

Looking at Xiao Fengyi's face, Xiao Qingyin felt an urge to tear her apart.

The implication was that Xiao Qingyin was petty and narrow-minded, eager to share in the good things her sisters had received.

None of the people at the table understood Xiao Fengyi's witty remarks; instead, they thought he was quite magnanimous.

They were actually willing to part with such a precious jade bracelet, wanting to share it with others.

Although Yang didn't know what Xiao Fengyi was planning, the gift had already been sent, and how to deal with it was up to Xiao Fengyi.

Madam Shen immediately frowned and coughed twice, somewhat displeased.

She looked at Xiao Qingyin, and seeing that the girl had no reaction, she became even more dissatisfied.

Fengyi has just returned, so it's only right that she gives a gift. It's rare that she's so kind-hearted and wants to share some of the benefits with Xiao Qingyin.

But if she actually agreed, then Xiao Qingyin would be being unreasonable.

Seeing that Xiao Fengyi was getting happier and happier as she talked, she actually intended to give away the jade bracelet.

Madam Shen could no longer sit still and immediately spoke up to stop them.

"Fengyi, once you accept a gift, it's yours. There's no reason for you to give it away."

Madam Shen glanced at Xiao Qingyin deliberately, and said with some dissatisfaction, "Qingyin isn't returning for the first time. Everyone has met her, and all the gifts have been given. What do you need a gift for her?"

Turning her head, Madam Shen looked at Xiao Fengyi with a satisfied and kind expression.

"You're such a kind-hearted girl, always willing to suffer losses, but you can't always be so carefree and make this old woman worry!"

Xiao Fengyi smiled mischievously and said in a deliberately dependent tone, "Grandmother, it's because of you that I can be carefree!"

"You sweet talker, come here, Grandma has a little gift for you too!"

That being said, Madam Shen was simply looking for an excuse to send the gifts.

Xiao Fengyi happily accepted a hairpin from Old Madam Shen. The pure gold hairpin was inlaid with various gemstones, and it looked extremely gorgeous at first glance, making it very suitable for formal occasions.

While the grandmother and granddaughter were enjoying themselves, Xiao Qingyin, who was being neglected, was practically glaring out of her head.

Damn it! That wretched Xiao Fengyi! How dare she be so arrogant!

Her arrival stole all the limelight, and not only that, the old lady was so blatantly biased.

Xiao Qingyin was unwilling! She felt extremely resentful. The gifts she received when she was young were nothing more than toys for children.