Salted Fish Lady Loves to Eat Melons

Chapter 67 Attending the Palace Banquet
Liu Ruyan looked at the figure of Marquis Weiwu and his wife embracing each other sweetly. The woman was quiet and beautiful, while the ruthless Marquis smiled gently and brightly.

Their figures hugging each other were so harmonious, as if there was no better couple in the world than them.

People who seem heartless hide the deepest emotions in their hearts. As long as they meet their true love, they will become an immortal legend.

Liu Ruyan felt infinite envy in her heart, she would never meet true love in her life.

She always had a sweet smile on her face and held the tall and straight father Xiao's arm around him, as if he was the love of her life.

At this time, the aroma of roasted rabbit legs wafted in the distance. Xiao Lichun let out a howl and ran away, "Dad, auntie, I'm going to help you grab two rabbit legs."

"Haha... Chun'er, run slower. Your sister-in-law said that everyone should get one, so there's no need to fight for it."

"Okay, Chun'er, run faster and help your aunt grab a big rabbit leg." Liu Ruyan said and smiled at Xiao's father.

Xiao Yi, Xiao Jinyu and several sisters had already spread a white cloth on the grass. Everyone sat on the ground and the atmosphere was very good.

Mrs. Xiao Wang did not dare to act like a demon, and the ferocious look on her face was gone. She sat quietly beside Old Madam Xiao with her children.

After dinner, before it got dark, Xiao Jin brought his entire family back to the Marquis' Mansion.

Silent all night.

The early morning sun shines through the thin clouds into the courtyards of the Xiao family, creating a warm atmosphere.

The Xiao brothers and sisters got up early to prepare for the first Dragon Boat Festival with their eldest sister-in-law.

Xiao Yi was busy with a smile early in the morning. First, she hung up bright calamus in her own yard, and then went to help her third brother in the yard.

Xiao Litao had already hung up the yard with brightly colored mugwort by himself, and it was the first time that Xiao Libo personally hung up mugwort and calamus in his yard.

Wen Qingwan and Xiao Jin's yard was also filled with mugwort and calamus. When she came out after washing up, she saw the lively yard.

Her smile was brighter than ever. She was wearing a lavender silk shirt, and her skirt fluttered in the wind like an elegant butterfly.

The smile on her face was filled with happiness and satisfaction, as if the whole world was rejoicing for her.

Xiao Jin's Adam's apple rolled over and over again, "Madam, let's go have breakfast now. We will go to the palace later."

Last night, he held her in his arms and fell asleep while she was awake. Although he did not take any further action, he just felt extremely happy.

"Husband, should we take my sister-in-law with us to go and see it?" Wen Qingwan asked, looking up.

"My lady, they have never been to the palace, so it's easy for them to make a fool of themselves. If there's a chance, you should take them to another family's flower-viewing banquet first."

"Well, it's better to practice your courage first." Wen Qingwan didn't like Xiao Jinying very much, but she liked Xiao Yi a little.

Thinking about the fact that Xiao Yi was the concubine of the Fifth Prince in her previous life, she must have been plotted against by the Yin family and had no choice but to marry the Fifth Prince.

Not only were concubines not allowed to be included in the royal jade register, but they were also not entitled to raise the children they gave birth to.

Xiao Yi's situation was somewhat similar to hers, as she had been living in someone else's home since childhood. Therefore, Wen Qingwan wanted to help Xiao Yi fight for the position of concubine.

Not to mention the Yin family of the Taifu Mansion, just based on her status as the legitimate sister of Marquis Weiwu, she is qualified to be the prince's concubine.

When she and Xiao Jin walked into the hall, sweet and tempting rice dumplings and mugwort rice cakes were already placed on the dining table.

Old Madam Xiao and the Xiao brothers and sisters all had bright smiles on their faces, and looked harmonious and happy.

It is also a pleasure to sit together with family on the Dragon Boat Festival, taste the sweet rice dumplings and smell the rich aroma of mugwort.

While eating the rice dumplings, Wen Qingwan saw Xiao Jinying frowning, with an ambitious light flashing in her eyes. After everyone had finished eating, she took a deep breath and finally couldn't help asking, "Brother, sister-in-law, can you take me to the palace banquet?"

Wen Qingwan shook her head slightly, her voice soft but firm: "You guys go next time, no one is prepared this time."

When Xiao Jinying heard what her sister-in-law said, she was filled with anger. She suddenly straightened up and said, "How do you know I'm not prepared?"

Her voice was a little sharp, and her words were filled with anger. It was as if a fire was burning in her heart, burning with desire and yearning for Gong Yan.

"How dare you! Who gave you the courage to talk to your sister-in-law like that?" Xiao Jinhan's clear voice rolled like thunder.

It was like millions of bees buzzing in Xiao Jinying's ears, making her involuntarily take several steps back.

She just wanted to enter the palace and show her most beautiful side in front of the princes, so that she could completely change her destiny.

Although it is full of difficulties and unpredictable risks, it is this challenge that makes her stronger.

When she learned that her elder brother brought his wife to the palace to attend a palace banquet, she was ready to face all challenges.

She bravely fought for herself, and when she was determined to pursue her dream, she also thought about promoting her brothers and sisters from her natal family!
I didn’t expect that the biggest obstacle turned out to be my sister-in-law. Why did my sister-in-law want to stop me?

In order to please the eldest sister-in-law, the eldest brother is mean to her. Humph, when she marries the prince in the future, she will definitely trample the arrogant eldest sister-in-law under her feet and trample her severely.

The prince's status is always higher than that of the eldest brother. Even if the prince is a concubine, he can deal with the sister-in-law who makes her jealous and extremely disgusted.

Wen Qingwan didn't need the mind-reading talisman to know that Xiao Jinying was cursing her in her heart, and maybe even in a very dirty way.

But she would not argue with a little girl. She could crush her anytime and anywhere, no matter whether in civil or military matters.

"Xiao Yi, you are the oldest among the unmarried sisters. Do you want to attend the palace banquet?"

"Sister-in-law, Yi'er doesn't want to go. I might as well make a few more sets of clothes with this time."

"Where's my second brother? Do you want to enter the palace?"

"Sister-in-law, we have never been to the palace. It would be bad if we offended the nobles. Besides, I found a piece of pig grass yesterday and I want to take people to cut it today."

As soon as Xiao Libo finished speaking, the others followed suit and listed how busy they were today.

"Sixteenth sister, none of the brothers and sisters want to go. Are you sure you want to go with us?" Wen Qingwan asked in a pretended serious tone.

She didn't want to do Xiao Jinying's good and still be hated by Xiao Jinying. Since she wanted to die, then let her wish come true!

"Sister-in-law, Sixteen was just out of control. I really want to go to the palace to broaden my horizons. How about I be your maid and go with you?"

"There's no need for you to be a maid. You are the concubine sister of Marquis Weiwu, and you will have to attend other banquets in the future."

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Xiao Jinying's tone was very respectful at this time.

She motioned Xiao Jinyu to go with her, but Xiao Jinyu kept his head down, pretending not to see her gaze.

What a joke! Now she wants to cling to her eldest sister-in-law and won’t hang out with Sixteenth Sister anymore.

Because Xiao Jinying's maternal grandparents were wealthy, she had four maids to serve her since she was a child. This time, she chose two fifteen-year-old maids to follow her.

Her head was covered with gold ornaments. If Xiao Jinying hadn't been afraid of outshining Wen Qingwan, she would have wanted to dress more formally.

Xiao Jin usually rode a horse into the palace. Since this was his little girl's first time entering the palace, he was afraid that she would be nervous, so he rode in a carriage with her.

(End of this chapter)