IBTSOME Chapter 12 Part 2: Bow Down

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 12 Part 2: Bow Down

 

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As soon as Gu Hui Yan came out from the imperial palace, the whole journey in the capital could feel his steady imposing manner, the might of Yan Wang was fully revealed. Even Gu Cheng Yao when he saw this felt sincere and fearful, surrender wholeheartedly. But with Lin Wei Xi, just a few words could make Gu Hui Yan let out a smile, amusingly looked at her: "Even if you can talk, your body is weak and must recuperate. Jingdan Garden is suitable. Carry things there!"

　　

Jingdan Garden? Lin Wei Xi knew the structure of Yan Wang Mansion very well. She smiled and immediately thanked Gu Hui Yan: "Thanking Yan Wang."

　　

Gao Ran hurried out to greet Gu Hui Yan, because she positioned herself as a gentle and generous Miss Perfect (baifumei: fair skinned, rich, beautiful), so if Gu Hui Yan did not mention it, she would kept a crouching position. But who would have thought that the famous Yan Wang unexpectedly without regards to other would talk to a little girl about such trivial matters as daily life, and he did not care about such a loss of identity. Gao Ran couldn't help but raised her head, glanced forward in surprise, and found that Gu Cheng Yao also had obvious surprise in his eyes. Obviously, Yan Wang was not an easy-going person, the whole mansion met his imposing manner did not dare to rise, let alone contradict him. However, Lin Wei Xi just now according to the norm of Yan Wang Mansion was already disrespectful.

　　

Gao Ran somewhat felt jealous, she had long been kept an eye on Jingdan Garden, and planned to leave it to her son in the future. Jingdan Garden and the courtyard where Gu Cheng Yao lived, were built symmetrically, and the significance was self-evident. It was only because there were small number of people in Yan Wang Mansion that it was left unused. Lin Wei Xi, an unknown orphan who attached herself to live in the mansion, why should she live there?

　　

Gu Hui Yan seemed to only seen other people at this time. He glanced down, stepped into the main hall, and said flatly: "Get up."

　　

Only then Gao Ran straightened up, just facing the other person Gao Ran felt an unspeakable pressure. She finally realized that her imagination of the real rich family was still too shallow. Yan Wang definitely was not like the rich generation she had seen in her previous life.

　　

Gao Ran previously thought that Yan Wang was also the son of noble house, who happened to expand his own glory many times that’s all. Gao Ran was full of confidence in herself before, but now she hesitated, if Yan Wang really dissatisfied with her origin... Was it really useful for her to work hard in managing the household and show off herself?

　　

After Gu Hui Yan showed up, he obviously didn't show coldness or viciousness, but the whole hall was held in awe. He scanned Lin Wei Xi and asked, "Have you all met each other?"

　　

"Yes." It was Gu Cheng Yao who spoke. He took a step forward and knelt down uprightly in front of Gu Hui Yan, when Gao Ran saw this she hurriedly knelt after him.

　　

"This son is not filial, pay respect to father."

 

Gu Cheng Yao deeply buckled his forehead on the ground, and Gao Ran also bowed deeply. Lin Wei Xi gave way to the side to show that she avoided the kneeling ceremony of Gu Cheng Yao and his wife. But at the same time, Lin Wei Xi felt a strange sense of joy. Although this kneeling was not directed at her, Lin Wei Xi was standing now, and Gu Cheng Yao and Gao Ran were both kneeling, which was enough to make Lin Wei Xi felt refreshed.

　　

Well the wood had become the boat, Gu Hui Yan did not embarrass Gu Cheng Yao and his new daughter-in-law. He stared at them with deep eyes for a while, then motioned them to get up. Gao Ran was overjoyed, her maid immediately passed over the tea. She held the teacup and put her hands across her eyebrows, and respectfully said: "Daughter-in-law serves tea to father."

　　

Gu Hui Yan took it and lifted the lid of the tea, then put it on the table. It was just gestured, he did not mean to drink the tea. But this was enough for Gao Ran. She kowtowed to Gu Hui Yan, and then she was helped by the dowry maid to stand up.

　　

Lin Wei Xi stood on the sidelines and watched the whole process, sneering in her heart. She suddenly heard Gu Hui Yan calling her name: "You are still ill. It is not good to stay outside for too long. Go back and rest."

　　

Lin Wei Xi's goal was achieved, and she didn't want to stand here looking at this ‘loving couple’ and felt queasy. She excused herself to Gu Hui Yan. He nodded but seemingly worried, added another sentence: "Jingdan Garden hasn't lived in for a long time. If you encounter any trouble say it as soon as possible, don't bear it yourself, you understand?"

　　

Lin Wei Xi answered with a cry "Yeah", and then couldn't help but asked: "Yan Wang, then my box..."

　　

Gu Hui Yan obviously moved the tip of his eyebrows, did not speak, merely looked at her with clear eyes. Lin Wei Xi smiled at Gu Hui Yan, very thick skinned: "Of course I dare not doubt Your Highness Yan Wang... It's just this kind of thing, I still feel at ease to hold it in my own hand."

　　

Gu Hui Yan retracted his gaze, still did not speak, but there was a smile in his eyes: "Your stuff is indispensable, go."

　　

Lin Wei Xi left with satisfaction. When the servants of the mansion led Lin Wei Xi to Jingdan Garden, their expression always looked terrified.

　　

Lin Wei Xi suddenly changed from being an exploited wife to a privileged class of exploiters, no need to mention how comfortable she was. As expected, Jingdan Garden did live up to its superior position. Lin Wei Xi took a comfortable bath and washed the dust. After taking a nap, the servants outside came over cautiously and reported, "Miss Lin, are you awake?"

　　

The person that came thought Lin Wei Xi did not know her. In fact, Lin Wei Xi knew very well. Lin Wei Xi looked at the old servant’s different attitude, and in her heart smiled sarcastically: "What is it?"

　　

"The evening meal will be serve soon, Wangye said if miss wakes up, let this slaves ask miss to front room to have dinner"

　　

Yan Wang came back, the regulation of evening meal naturally could not be sloppy. Lin Wei Xi's clothes and hair accessories were all ready. There was no need to dress up again. She stood up and said, "I see, lead the way."

　　

When they arrived to the place, everyone stood while holding their breath, even Gao Ran stood on one side and couldn't sit down. Lin Wei Xi calmly saluted Gu Hui Yan, and then calmly walked to the side and sat down. The posture as if she was a member of this family.

　　

Lin Wei Xi sat comfortably, while Gao Ran had to stand and serve the elders. This contrast really made people felt uncomfortable. Gu Hui Yan didn't care. He frowned slightly when he saw Lin Wei Xi changed her clothes, and asked, "Does your head still hurt today?"

　　

Obviously this was a problem for Lin Wei Xi on the road. She was weak and would have a headache after being blow by the wind. After freshening up still need to be careful. Lin Wei Xi shook her head and said, "It's nothing big, there’s no need to worry."

　　

Gu Hui Yan frowned again after hearing this, but it was not the occasion to talk about it at the moment so he didn't say much. The dishes passed by the hands of many maids, and they were quietly delivered into the main hall one by one. Gao Ran took the serving chopsticks and served them to everyone, inevitably also took care of Lin Wei Xi. Lin Wei Xi was upset in her heart, and on the surface she still declined: "Thanking Shizi Consort. Shizi Consort is really polite."

　　

Gao Ran smiled stiffly: "As a married woman, I have to assist my husband, educate the children, and manage family affairs. This is what I should do." During meal times unmarried women could sit, but daughter-in-law could not. It was also a rule for brides to serve their elders. But who was Lin Wei Xi? Gao Ran really wanted to vomit to death.

　　

Gu Hui Yan glanced at Lin Wei Xi faintly, and said, "There are no outsiders, you don't need to be like this. Sit down."

　　

Gao Ran declined as usual. Gu Hui Yan had an indifference expression, and Gao Ran suddenly felt a sudden shock in her heart, remembering what the old servant had said before: Yan Wang never said it for the second time.

　　

Gao Ran didn't dare to use her usual tune anymore, when Gu Cheng Yao looked at her, Gao Ran immediately sat down next to Gu Cheng Yao.

　　

The meal was silent, when Gu Hui Yan stopped, the others immediately put their chopsticks down. There were still many specialty in the mansion after dinner. After Lin Wei Xi rinsed her mouth and washed her hands, she heard Gu Hui Yan questioning Gu Cheng Yao. The voice neither happy nor angry, but there was a surging power hidden: "I heard from Gu Mingda. These months the mansion and Grand Princess Shou Kang Mansion were distanced, what's the matter?"

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