Someone Ate Shit

Naturally, the poor boys were not suitable. It’s not that she looked down on those students from humble backgrounds, nor did she rely on her own abilities to climb up. It was because they couldn’t give her what she wanted.

With her exceptional beauty, it was hard to tell anything at the moment due to the influence of her destiny. However, the concept of destiny would eventually break down over time, and those dirty dealings among the royal and noble families were understood by those in the know. With her appearance, if the person who married her truly treated her well, she could fight tooth and nail against any sinister schemes. But what about that person?

As a lone individual, she naturally had no concerns. Even if she lost her head, she would only end up with a scar the size of a bowl. But she had Lin’er, and that person had family members. The person who could snatch someone away from him must have a prominent status. By then, not only would that person suffer the pain of losing a wife, but their official career would also be ruined, becoming a subject of ridicule.

If that person didn’t truly love her, she wouldn’t be able to marry him either.

The Buddhist philosophy emphasizes causality, and the Taoist philosophy is even more so. In her previous life, she had no parents, but in this life, she had both parents and a younger brother. She had taken all the kindness and nurturing from them, and she had to repay it.

Her parents’ deaths could not have been simply due to horses going mad. Her father was granted the title of Marquis based on his remarkable military achievements. He could easily handle one or two mad horses amidst thousands of soldiers. How could he not control one or two mad horses?

Therefore, whether it was for Lin’er, to investigate the truth behind her parents’ deaths, or for her own sake, she had to find someone who could protect her and Lin’er, someone who could be their reliance.

Old Madam Zhang spoke for a long time, but seeing that Xie Wan only leaned against the carriage with her eyes closed, seemingly indifferent, she suddenly found it boring and snorted before saying anything else.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Marquis Residence, and Rushi and Ruhua immediately came forward, bowing when they saw Old Madam Zhang getting off the carriage. “ Madam.”

Old Madam Zhang coldly snorted at the two of them and walked straight past them into the residence.

The two of them were already accustomed to her attitude and turned to welcome Xie Wan.

Xie Wan got off the carriage, and Rushi and Ruhua followed her as they walked into the residence. Rushi asked in a concerned low voice, “Miss, are you all right?”

“I’m fine,” Xie Wan glanced at her. “Let’s talk in the courtyard.”

Back in her own Tinglan Courtyard, Xie Wan lazily lay on the small couch and then recounted what happened at Princess Royal’s residence.

She spoke casually, but Rushi and Ruhua, who grew up with her in the Taoist temple, were furious when they heard it.

Rushi couldn’t help but curse angrily, “Shameless old hag! Her mind is completely twisted! If she likes that Master Wang so much, why doesn’t she go after him herself?!”

Hearing this, both Ruhua and Xie Wan couldn’t help but laugh.

Ruhua smiled and said, “She doesn’t have the qualifications. If she did, she might not hesitate to go for the sake of her two sons.”

“That’s true,” Rushi nodded, then said, “It’s just that Miss didn’t beat him up today. Why?”

Xie Wan smiled at them and said, “Guess.”

Realizing what she had said earlier, Rushi and Ruhua suddenly realized, “Is Miss waiting for Prince Ning?”

Xie Wan nodded, “That’s right.”

“In that case, you should still beat him up to let off some steam!” Ruhua said to Rushi, “Tomorrow morning, let’s ambush him on the way and give him a beating!”

Rushi nodded, “Bring a sack.”

Xie Wan: ...

She shook her head helplessly, “I named you two ‘Rushi’ and ‘Ruhua’ hoping that one would be able to speak eloquently and the other would be as elegant as a painting. But it turns out you two are always fighting and causing trouble.”

Rushi cleared her throat, “Miss, didn’t you say? Ideals are lofty, but the reality is bone-crushing.”

“I’ve said so much, remember what’s beneficial to you,” Xie Wan smiled and changed the topic, “How’s Lin’er today?”

Ruhua replied, “The same as usual. He practiced martial arts in the morning, took a nap at noon, and is currently in class with the tutor. He came to see Miss, but when he heard you weren’t here, he didn’t cause a ruckus. He’s not happy, though.”

Xie Wan made a sound of acknowledgment.

Three-year-old Xie Lin was no longer as clingy as before, but he was still adorable and well-behaved.

Xie Wan stretched her shoulders, and Rushi and Ruhua immediately stepped forward, one massaging her shoulders and the other pounding her legs.

Rushi said, “Miss, why don’t you take a nap? It’s still early before Master Marquis finishes his school.”

“No need,” Xie Wan closed her eyes and rested, “The Princess Royal sent me a set of headpieces. They will be delivered shortly.”

Upon hearing this, Ruhua immediately smiled and said, “The Princess Royal is showing you favor. She treasures you so much that she hasn’t even worn the headpieces herself.”

Old Madam Zhang looked at the set of ruby headpieces, her eyes wide open. After Xie Wan sent Palace Attendant Li back, she snickered, “I told you, with what happened at her residence, how could she not give you something?”

Xie Wan glanced at her slantingly, “Are you referring to the Princess Royal when you say ‘she’?”

Old Madam Zhang frowned, “Who else could it be if not her?”

Xie Wan sneered, “Grandmother, you refer to the Princess Royal so directly. Anyone who doesn’t know might think you don’t respect her!”

Due to her background, since Old Madam Zhang arrived in the capital, she had never been respected by anyone. Now that Xie Wan mentioned it, it was like poking at her throat!

Old Madam Zhang was about to burst into a rage, but Xie Wan had already lightly walked out of the room and turned to leave.

She was left behind, pointing at Xie Wan’s back and cursing, “You ungrateful little beast!”

Rushi immediately objected, turning back to say, “Miss is your granddaughter, aren’t you cursing yourself?!”

Old Madam Zhang was immediately choked by her words, unable to retort. She shifted her gaze to Xie Wan and sneered coldly, “You look like a fox, a naturally lascivious bone. Sooner or later, you’ll end up like those women in the kilns, letting others ride you...”

As soon as these words were spoken, Rushi and Ruhua’s faces turned dark. Rushi was about to retort, but Xie Wan stopped her and looked at Old Madam Zhang coldly, “I showed some respect to Grandmother outside, but it seems she has forgotten. In the Xie Residence, don’t forget who has the final say.”

Hearing this, Old Madam Zhang’s expression changed, and she couldn’t help but recall the days when Xie Wan took control of the residence. Xie Wan didn’t even allow her to eat or drink, let alone send people out to gather information.

Seeing her quiet down, Xie Wan turned to the maid in the outer room and said in a cold voice, “Fetch water and clean the room. The stench is so strong, it’s as if someone has eaten shit.”