Chapter One Hundred: The Dry Mother Arrives

  "Xi Mei..." Just as she was about to leave, someone called out to her. Xi Mei looked up in the direction of the voice and saw Wang Zihan asking with concern: "Why don't I send you back instead? We can also discuss the hot pot plans?"

  Xi Mei thought to herself, after returning home, she still didn't know what was waiting for her. Let him send her off, it's fine. Since big sister already had a crush on him, then she herself didn't have any reason to continue stopping him from going to her own home.

  Hey, silly girl, it's all because of your self-righteousness that you pushed your own sister into someone else's arms, but those are stories for later.

  Hurriedly coming down from the second floor, ignoring others' curious glances (hair), Wang Zihan followed Xi Mei's footsteps.

  "Wait, Erzi has gone to harness the carriage, let's not rush for a while." Chen Tianfa comforted Xi Mei as he saw her flustered.

  His sister glanced at him impatiently, "Are you standing there talking without feeling waist pain? If you were a little girl, try drinking till you're drunk and then go home late at night?"

  And look at Prince Wang Han beside you, why are you following her again? You're not even well-groomed, with a messy haircut.

  Look at this white-eyed wolf girl.

  At last, the two princes led out their carriages and horses. Xi Mei didn't bother with formalities and was the first to get into the carriage, waiting for Wang Zihan.

  Like this, all the way, Xi Mei sank her small face and let Wang Zihan coax her by her side, but she didn't say a word.

  The sunshine outside is just right, a stark contrast to the gloom of the past two days. Although the air breathed in through the nostrils is chilly, it inexplicably brings a sense of delight.

  The horse carriage slowly headed in the direction of Chen's house, probably with a mentality of having nothing to lose. Ji Mei thought that no matter what happened, she would just get scolded by her mother at worst, so what was there to be afraid of?

  Pulling open the curtain on the car window, looking at the pedestrians rushing by outside, and then turning to see a few children gathered around an old man selling sugar gourds. Xi Mei couldn't help but smile.

  Following her line of sight, Wang Zihan also saw this scene. Looking at Xi Mei's longing eyes, he ordered Erzi to "stop the car."

  The coachman pulled up the carriage at the street corner with a "whoa" and asked in puzzlement: "Young master, what's wrong?"

  The prince's eyes were full of smiles, and he pointed his fingers at the place they had just passed by, "Go buy a few strings of sugar gourds over there."

  The two children peeked through the curtain, looking at Fourth Miss's dark eyes staring straight at the old man. He chuckled and said, "Yes, I know, I'll go now."

  After finishing speaking, she ran quickly towards the place selling sugar gourd.

  When I came back again, I was already holding several strings of bright red sugar gourds in my hands.

  Wang Zihan handed it over, passing it to the already smiling and laughing Xi Mei. In her heart, she sighed, still thinking that being young was good. Whatever troubles there were could be thrown to the back of her mind in an instant.

  Xījiě finished eating the sugar gourd in her hand, and the Chen family arrived. Wang Zihán jumped out of the car first, then helped Xījiě get down.

  As soon as the two of them walked into the yard, one in front and one behind, a surprised voice came from beside their ears.

  "Happy sister!"

  Dazedly looking up, if it's not her godmother in the swing in the courtyard, who else could it be?

  All that could be seen was the newcomer wearing a dress made of chrysanthemum-yellow satin. A white fox fur cloak was tied behind her back, and her raven-black hair had no extra adornments, only slanted and inserted with a single jade pin.

  Saw Xi Mei arriving. Exclaimed in surprise, okay, Dry Mother has arrived.

  Before Xi Mei could react, Zheng Shi quickly walked up to her and squatted down to hug the still slightly dazed Xi Mei. "Mother's treasure, how come it's only been two months since we last saw each other? Have you forgotten about Mother?"

  The prince beside her, Wang Yan, helplessly rubbed his temples, "Auntie, you're being too enthusiastic, can't you see that the real mother is still staring at us?"

  However, Zheng would not bother with these things; otherwise, she wouldn't have had the nerve to ask her to be sworn sisters back then.

  She saw only her touching Xi Mei's small face, and said with a heartache: "Look, how come you've lost so much weight in just two months? Come on, today we'll pack up our things and go to my mother-in-law's house for two days. My mother-in-law will take good care of you."

  Hmph, the fox's tail is exposed, you're not really worried that Xi Mei has lost weight, but just finding an excuse.

  Crawling out of her godmother's warm arms, Xi Mei asked excitedly: "Godmother, when did you return from the capital? Was it fun in the capital?"

  Xi Mei was secretly delighted, now her mother would no longer be able to find fault with her no matter how angry she got, because her solid backing had returned.

  At this time, hearing Xi Mei's curious inquiry, Zheng Shi disdainfully said, "What's so good about those two stinky boys? They're not as good as staying home and looking at my daughter. However, I brought a lot of rare toys from Beijing for you guys this time, go pick some later."

  Xi Mei's eyes secretly glanced in the direction of her mother, only to see her expression becoming increasingly unpleasant. Unable to help it, Xi Mei could only struggle free from Zheng Shi's hand and slowly move towards Zhao Shi.

  "Sister, I was wrong." Xi Mei bowed her head and apologized to Zhao Shi.

  "What's wrong? What did you do wrong?" Zhao asked indifferently.

  Upon hearing this, Xi Mei said in a low voice: "I shouldn't have drunk last night, and I also shouldn't have snuck out without saying a word to you this morning."

  Wang Zihan also stepped forward to plead, "Auntie, don't be angry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have pulled Xi Mei along to drink last night."

  Zheng also came forward to help and persuade, "Sister, calm down, although I didn't understand what's going on either, but it seems like Xi Mei had a bit too much to drink?"

  Before Zhao could speak up, he pretended to scold Xi Mei, "You little girl, so young and already daring to sneak a drink? Be careful or you'll grow up to be an alcoholic."

  Several younger ones also rushed to "punish" their sister, seeing the pitiful look on Xi Mei's face. Zhao couldn't bear it and said, "Alright, that's enough, let's not say anything more. Xi Mei, will you dare next time?"

  This time is already enough, how dare you have a next time? Hurriedly nodding to show determination, "Mother, I won't dare again."

  Zheng felt relieved that this young girl had not become arrogant and unreasonable due to her family's doting, but instead knew when to admit her mistakes and change, which was truly something to be delighted about.

  After all, a young girl's family, drinking is not good for either her body or reputation. She spoiled her younger sister, but that didn't mean she had no principles in spoiling her.

  "Alright, since little girl knows her mistake, let's forgive her this time." Zheng held Zhao's arm and said, "Come on, I brought back many rare fabrics from the capital. Go pick some out, see which ones you like... Chinese New Year is approaching, we can make a few sets for the kids..."

  Watching the two women walk away, Xi Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief, and this disaster was narrowly avoided.

  Looking at Prince Wang Han who was still a bit uncomfortable, Xi Mei said magnanimously: "You don't have to blame yourself either, this matter isn't your fault, I forgive you."

  After listening, Wang Zihan smiled wryly. This girl, if you knew that this hair of mine, which looks like it's been chewed by a dog, was your masterpiece, I wonder if you would still be so brazen and say "forgive me"?

  But he won't mention this again, otherwise Zhao Shu will know and Xi Mei will be in trouble.

  At this time, Xi Mei handed out the sugar gourds that Wang Zihan had just bought to everyone in the Chen family.

  As soon as the movement was passed to Jikyu's hands, Wang Zihan's eyes involuntarily softened, but unexpectedly, Jikyu suddenly raised her head and met his gaze!

  For a moment, the two were embarrassed. Wang Zihan cleared his throat and said uncomfortably, "It's cold outside, wear more clothes."

  As soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it and wanted to slap himself in the face. Why did he have to say that?

  Unexpectedly, the chrysanthemum opposite heard this and her face also turned bright red, lowering her head to murmur, "You too."

  After finishing speaking, he walked quickly, and at this time, Wang Zihan was completely immersed in Jiyu's soft sentence "You too", unable to extricate himself.

  In the house, Zhang Zhongquan was already drinking with Chen Tianfa. Chen Tianfa took a sip of wine and let out a satisfied "hmm", saying: "The wine in Beijing is still the best, you don't know, yesterday I smelled the aroma of Xi Mei's wine and it was so tempting, unfortunately..."

  Zhang Zhongquan smiled, "Who says I'm not? Usually at home, none of them let me touch wine, thinking that I..."

  After finishing speaking, he picked up the wine cup beside him and drank it all in one gulp, a completely heroic gesture, of course, if you ignore the small wine cups in both of their hands.

  Chen Tianfa asked curiously: "This time going to Beijing, is there anything new?"

  Zhang Zhongquan stroked his mustache and said mysteriously, "Hey, there's really something. I also heard it from the eldest son who works in Beijing. It seems that we're going to go to war with Beicang State."

  "What?! Chen Tian's eyes widened in shock, and his cup nearly fell to the ground."

  "This Beihuang Empire still hasn't given up yet, after all these years." Chen Tian said with concern.

  Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhongquan also lost interest in drinking, "Who says it's not? After causing so much trouble for so many years, I don't know when to stop."

  The atmosphere suddenly became depressed, Zhang Zhongquan waved his hand, "It's all nonsense, what are we worried about? Even if he fights, can it affect us?"

  Anping Town, Anping Town, since ancient times, this town has never been affected by war, so it can be given this name.

  "Come on, let's drink. What's the point of worrying about things that are hard to grasp? The two men laughed loudly and downed their cups."

  In another place, Xi Mei and Wang Zihan are arguing over the upcoming hot pot promotion.

  "I say, this time can't be like before, two wine houses pushing out together. Must let Tianxiang Building take the lead first." Xi Mei didn't give in at all.

  Joke, last time the Pi Dan Shou Rou Zhou was born, Zui Ling Long took the lead, and her Tian Xiang Lou only got a small share.

  Can the foundation of Zui Linglong over the years be compared to Tianxiang Building? They are like a big brother, monopolizing all the customers, leaving only some small fry for their own wine house.

  This time, she's not stupid at all. In any case, this hot pot must be launched in Tianxiang Building first and then make a big profit from it!

  Of course, for the Chen family, Xi Mei would not tell everyone about her own little abacus. Everything will have to wait until the silver is in hand, and it will be time for her to "make a big show".