Chapter 674: Insatiable Desire

How should I put it, although Xie Yu is a shrewd person, after getting along with him, it can be seen that apart from being more defensive, he is not a bad person. On the other hand, his half-brother didn't feel very good.

That time in the bookstore, even if he didn't push him downstairs with his own hands, when he saw his brother fall down the stairs, instead of being worried at all, the man laughed at him with regrets in his words, as if he wished he could fall to his death in one fell swoop.

It's okay that the two of them don't have a deep brotherly love, but the way they wish each other to die is really unsightly.

She, an outsider, could ask a question with concern and extend her hand to help. With her brothers being so mixed up, she couldn't think of anything else but conflicts of interest.

Regarding Xie Yu's experience, Xiaowu once mentioned a few words to her.

Xie Yu holds her mother's dowry in her hand, and I heard that there are many real estate shops alone. It was Uncle Xie Yu who forcefully begged it back from this Ma Ruren.

Historically, the first wife's private property can only be inherited by the first wife's children, and it is indeed unreasonable for the stepmother to hold the original wife's dowry.

It would definitely not look good to let the first wife's mother-in-law ask for something on her face. Just as Mrs. Liu said, that Ma Ruren should also know that it is unreasonable and illegal to hold the original wife's things in her hands.

Even so, it took until the Duan family came forward to beg for it and the streets were full of rumors before Magistrate Xie took the decision to hand it over.

If there were no twists and turns, no one would believe it.

While they were talking, several people walked to the door. Bai Yunxi saw several gorgeously dressed family members standing at the door, especially the woman in the middle who was wearing a Jiangdou red dress. Two gold hairpins, two delicate silk flowers on the temples, and a kind smile.

Next to her, there were two girls standing, both sixteen or seventeen years old. One was wearing a scarlet dress, and the other Bai Yunxi happened to know, the girl Ma who competed with her for plum greens the day before yesterday.

Sure enough, this girl is the niece of Ma Ruren's natal family and has nothing to do with Xie Yu.

Seeing someone going out to greet them, several people turned their heads to look over. When Ma Juan saw Baiyun Xi, her face suddenly changed and she was stunned. She couldn't figure out why she met this old woman in Dean Zhang's house.

"Ma Ruren, a distinguished guest has arrived, but we have been greeted from afar."

Zhang Yiren stepped forward with a smile and said hello gently.

"If Zhang Yiren is there, he will come to his door and make trouble. I'm afraid of causing trouble to Yiren."

Ma Ruren took a step forward, slightly blessed, but there was nothing she could do, her status was not as high as this one, so she had to bow.

Zhang Yiren listened to the soft-spoken greetings, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Mrs. Liu turning her head and turning the corners of her mouth almost imperceptibly, smiling helplessly, and hurriedly introduced her to others.

"Let me introduce you to Ruren. This is Mrs. Liu, a member of Mrs. Liu's family. Ruren should have seen her before. This is Mrs. Bai of the Bai family, the mother of Bai Xiucai, and the protagonist today."

After Zhang Yiren's introduction, the two of them bowed slightly to the county magistrate's wife and said hello politely.

Ma Ruren looked at the two of them and nodded.

"Master Liu is a famous stern master. I have heard about this for a long time. Brother Yu and Brother Li mentioned it a lot in the past. However, my master has always believed that a strict master produces a good disciple, otherwise Brother Yu would not be so outstanding."

Listening to Ma Ruren's tone, Baiyunxi and the others glanced at each other subconsciously. It would be fine if they didn't know before. Knowing that there was a gap between them, yet acting like a loving mother would be a bit superfluous.

Bai Yunxi lowered the look in her eyes, and truly felt that the woman in front of her could pretend, and she was indeed worthy of Xie Yu's drinking.

Mrs. Liu didn't like this person at all. When she heard her mention her husband, she frowned slightly and replied with a smile, "

"What Ma Ruren said is that Mr. Xie Dalang is also a rare talent. In time, he will definitely go to high school. When the time comes, Ruren will wait for his destiny to be fulfilled."

Listening to Mrs. Liu's compliment, Ma Ruren smiled brightly.

"It's thanks to you that Brother Yu is talented in reading. Even my husband is looking forward to this day. When the time comes, we will definitely invite everyone to a banquet to congratulate Brother Yu."

Oh, there are many people who can't stand her. As long as she carries the title of aunt, no matter how old Xie Yu becomes an official, she will have to be appointed as his aunt first, and then she will be his wife.

The national law is like this, no matter how unconvinced he is, there is nothing he can do to change it.

Seeing her overjoyed expression, Mrs. Liu lowered her head and curled her lips.

His own son cannot live up to expectations, so he can only rely on other people's sons to win glory. He can still smile so brilliantly, which is really not something that can be faked by ordinary people.

Bai Yunxi listened to the two people's thoughts, and the corners of her mouth trembled uncontrollably. Sure enough, just as she had guessed, this child really had two faces.

But what she said was right, the stepmother was the legal wife and the legitimate mother.

"Let's go in and drink tea while talking. How tiring it is to stand at the door."

Zhang Yiren looked at the two people going back and forth, glanced helplessly at Baiyun Xi, cleared his throat, and softly called for people to come in and have a rest and drink tea.

Just like Mrs. Liu said, they all live in the county. Whoever is hosting a banquet has to go there for the sake of face. They all know the character of the matron of each house.

The group entered the hall chatting and laughing, and the guests and hosts took their seats.

They each asked the juniors to greet each other and say hello.

When Ma Ruren called her niece, she couldn't help but frown when she saw her blank expression.

"Mother Juan, what's wrong with you? You've been distracted since you got off the car, but what's the matter?"

Hearing her aunt calling her, Ma Juan suddenly came back to her senses, glanced at Baiyun Xi subconsciously, and her face turned red.

"Auntie, I'm fine."

"It's good to be okay. You're young. Don't look worried every day. This is not good. Look at the other sisters, they are all the same age. Which one is not full of vigor? You should learn more from them. You should learn more from them. Just smile.”

After saying that, Ma Ruren smiled apologetically at everyone,

"My niece also has a hard life. She lost her mother at a young age. I thought she was pitiful, so I took her to my side and raised her. Everything else is fine, but she is a little timid."

Listening to her aunt's tone, Ma Juan blushed and lowered her head, feeling very uncomfortable.

Other girls are energetic and innocent, but I have this capital.

They are well-fed, well-raised, and don't have to worry about clothes. Unlike her, who spends so much time buying clothes or adding jewelry, it's hard to make it to the sky.

Ma Ruren looked at his niece who still looked distracted, frowned slightly, and smiled helplessly at everyone.

"Look, the girl is older and has a lot to think about."

Zhang Yiren saw her staring at Bai Yunxi from time to time, turned to look at her, and gave her a puzzled look. Bai Yunxi curled the corners of her lips, not prepared to behave like a little girl, so she just smiled.