"Bi Tao is much better now. I've troubled Old Ancestor to worry about me." Xue Bi Tao's face revealed an ashamed expression.
The Old Ancestor sighed and raised her hand to gently poke the top of Xue Bi Tao's head. She rebuked, "You're just too playful. You've frightened Yu 'er and me. Yu' er, quickly come and see your elder sister."
After the Old Ancestor finished speaking, she beckoned Jiujiu over to her and beckoned for Jiujiu to come over.
The Old Ancestor addressed her as Bi Tao, but she addressed Jiujiu as Yu 'er. It was clear at a glance who was close and who was distant.
Since Xue Bi Tao had been reborn, she naturally wanted to hold everything firmly in the palm of her hand.
In her previous life, she had been looked down upon because of her relationship with Xue Bi Yu. Even her own husband had treated her like dirt, not to mention the Great General Zhou Haiqing who had originally looked down on her. In this life, she did not want to live as miserably as in her previous life. She wanted to be above others.
The Old Ancestor's favor was naturally something she had to fight for in the residence.
However, in her previous life, the Old Ancestor had clearly treated her and Xue Bi Yu equally. Why did the Old Ancestor treat Xue Bi Yu so well after her return?
Xue Bi Tao's heart was filled with a big question mark, but she did not show it on her face. She only raised her pale and haggard little face and revealed a weak smile as she affectionately greeted Jiujiu, "Yu 'er, you're here."
Jiujiu was also convinced by Xue Bi Tao's ability to change her expression. She walked over to the bedside and held Xue Bi Tao's hand. Her beautiful eyes were filled with concern as she asked, "Elder Sister, are you feeling well today?"
Xue Bitao's palms were covered in a thin layer of cold sweat as they held each other's hands tightly, drenching their palms.
Jiujiu's brows slightly knitted. She thoughtfully looked at Xue Bi Tao, but her face was filled with innocence, "Elder Sister, are you feeling hot? Why are your hands wet? "
Jiujiu's innocent words caused the Old Madame's gaze to shift from her to Xue Bitao again. The Old Madame looked at Xue Bitao thoughtfully and whispered to the First Madame, "I'll have to trouble you to take care of Bitao for the next few days. Dingyuan is a stubborn child. I know you've been wronged. I'll have him personally apologize to you in a few days."
Zhenyuan Marquis was the First Madam's husband, but she had to apologize to him under the Old Ancestor's orders. These words were ostensibly helping the First Madam, but in reality, it was a warning to her.
Why did Zhenyuan Hou make her suffer? Wasn't it because he didn't do a good job?
Elder Madam's words hit First Madam like a sharp sword. First Madam's face was burning, but even though she felt wronged, she could only lower her head and agree.
Only then did the Elder Ancestor leave with Jiujiu's hand in satisfaction.
Watching Jiujiu and the Old Ancestor leave, the First Madam's and Xue Bitao's eyes shone with hatred.
First Madam's hatred was directed at the Old Ancestor for making her look bad and the Old Ancestor's favoritism, while Xue Bitao's hatred was directed at Jiujiu.
In her previous life, she was so innocent. She wholeheartedly devoted herself to her husband and risked her life to give birth to his eldest son. However, he treated her as nothing and even poisoned her and the child himself. Unfortunately, he was one step too late and died at the hands of the Grand General.
In her previous life, Xue Bitao's heart was for the Crown Prince. In this life, she swore that she must live for herself.
Since he didn't love her, then she didn't want to love. She wanted to live a wonderful life.
In this life, she didn't want the Crown Prince. She only wanted the Grand General.
In her previous life, before the Crown Prince fell in love with Xue Biyu, the Grand General treated Xue Biyu like a jewel. Even in the end, he was forced to rebel. A man who could be so affectionate to a woman was the kind of husband she wanted.
Xue Bitao didn't want the position of being second only to the Crown Prince. What she wanted was the Grand General's sincerity.
In the following days, after Jiujiu and the Old Ancestor visited Xue Bitao several times, they didn't go again.
First, Xue Bitao was just a little girl, which was not worthy of the Old Ancestor's constant visits. Second, the Old Ancestor asked Mammy Li to find a teacher for Jiujiu. During this time, she was arranging the next courses for Jiujiu.
Jiujiu was smart and had accumulated many lifetimes. Her temperament was even more outstanding and she had countless skills. Whether it was zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting, she was proficient in all kinds of things. Even a casual tune could make the teacher who came to teach her zither skills praise her.
Within a few months, Jiujiu's reputation spread.
In her previous life, Xue Bitao fell behind Jiujiu because she was playful. But at that time, because of the First Madam's stubbornness, Jiujiu didn't separate from her. Although Jiujiu was famous for her talent, it wasn't as exaggerated as in this life. Seeing that she couldn't surpass Jiujiu in talent, Xue Bitao could only choose to surpass Jiujiu in beauty.
Xue Bitao and Jiujiu looked ninety percent similar, but their temperaments were completely different. Now that Xue Bitao had been reborn, she knew some makeup techniques from the future. She could not compare to Jiujiu in terms of talent, but she won in terms of makeup. After a few banquets, Xue Bitao's reputation for beauty spread.
Soon, it was the end of the year.
On New Year's Eve, it was naturally the state banquet.
Zhenyuan Hou only had one son, his eldest brother. Unfortunately, his eldest brother was only two years old and was too young. It was cold in winter, so he naturally couldn't bring his eldest brother out, so he brought Jiujiu and Xue Bitao out.
Jiujiu wore a blue robe and a white cloak, while Xue Bitao wore a pink robe and a red cloak. The two people, one was as hazy as the blue misty rain, and the other was as striking as the wintersweet on the treetops in winter. Although they looked similar, they each had their own characteristics. When they walked together, they were naturally particularly eye-catching.
The Emperor and Zhenyuan Hou had a close personal relationship. Zhenyuan Hou could be called the Emperor's confidant. The Emperor looked at Jiujiu and Xue Bitao, who were different except for their clothes and makeup. He raised his hand to stroke his beard and praised, "Zhenyuan Hou is very lucky."
Zhenyuan Hou hurriedly got up and cupped his hands, "The Emperor is too kind."
The Emperor chuckled, but from time to time, he looked at Jiujiu and Xue Bitao, his eyes full of praise.
Jiujiu, who had been lowering her head, suddenly felt two gazes. One came from the Emperor. Jiujiu slightly raised her eyes and saw the Crown Prince, who was sitting to the Emperor's right, looking at her with a frown. Jiujiu blinked, somewhat puzzled.
Why was the Crown Prince looking at her?
As if the Crown Prince sensed that she had noticed him, the Crown Prince frowned slightly and turned his head away. He raised his wine cup and downed a cup of wine.
The other gaze made Jiujiu even more surprised. It was actually Great General Zhou Haiqing.
Zhou Haiqing's face was as handsome as Xue Biyu remembered. Probably because he lived on the border for many years, his temperament was fierce like an unsheathed sword. However, the gaze he looked at Jiujiu with was particularly gentle. The corner of his mouth was slightly raised in a smile, giving people the illusion that the snow had not yet melted.
The most gentle was the tenderness of a man of iron. It was no wonder that Xue Biyu's heart fell for Zhou Haiqing with just one glance.
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