After hearing what Xuan Bao said, some people present wanted to refute, but unfortunately they were speechless for a long time and finally realized that what she said was the truth. They really had nothing to say.
Xiao Keren secretly gave Xuan Bao a thumbs up. He wanted to stand up just now, but remembering Xuan Bao's repeated warnings, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.
Xuan Bao had already discussed with the third brother that he could not stand on her side like the second brother, because he had to keep an eye on some foolish brothers, lest they allow Xiao Mingzhu to be sold without helping count the money.
"I don't need to ask or look at it at all. Do you think my mother is partial? She brought me into the palace and offered me the title of county lord without telling me?"
"Xuanbao, Mingzhu didn't say that." Xiao Keli, who rarely spoke out, spoke up.
"She didn't say it, but she was crying aggrievedly, as if I had robbed her of her position as county leader."
They are 40% similar, but they are 70% or 80% similar to her back then. Do we need to do some kind of blood test or something like that?"
"That's not a bad idea." Xiao Keren spoke first.
Xiao Mingzhu suddenly panicked. The main point of her rhetoric was to doubt Xuan Bao's identity and instigate a wedge between her brothers and her. If a blood test really proved it, it's hard to say whether they would still protect themselves like this in the future.
Already.
Xiao Keli said thoughtfully: "That's fine."
"No need!" Xiao Mingzhu suddenly raised her voice.
Seeing that everyone was staring at her in surprise, Xiao Mingzhu said sarcastically: "My mother brought Xuan Bao back, and we should believe my mother."
This statement sounded correct on the surface, but the brothers all had strange expressions on their faces.
Xiao Mingzhu knew what they were thinking. After all, she was the one who had repeatedly said before that Princess Rouping, the person whom so many people in Ding'anhou Mansion could not find, brought him back after a trip. There must be something fishy in it.
"Listen to me, all of you. The Empress Dowager has said that Xuan Bao is similar to her. There is no doubt that she is my biological daughter." Princess Rouping said with a warning in her tone, "No matter who says it in the future.
Those ridiculous ideas are taken care of by family law."
"I will follow my mother's teachings." Xiao Kexiao and Xiao Keren said in unison, and several others quickly agreed.
Xuan Bao changed the topic: "I am the legitimate daughter of the Hou Mansion. There is a difference between the legitimate concubines, not to mention the fact that they are not related by blood. Even if I don't return to the mansion, the position of county head will not be passed on to the Sixth Sister anyway."
Xuan Bao is really good at poking holes in people's hearts. The little doll bluntly said that his biological children are his biological children, and he almost pointed at Xiao Mingzhu's nose and scolded her, "Don't you have any idea in your heart?"
Xuan Bao turned around and looked directly at Xiao Kezhong and Xiao Keli: "When I entered the palace today, my mother did not ask for a title for me. My position as county head was a reward and compensation given to me by the Queen Mother and the Emperor's uncle.
I won’t go into details, it’s up to you to believe it or not.”
After she finished speaking, Xuan Bao didn't even look at the others. She walked quickly to Princess Rouping and said, "Mother, you must be tired too. Xuan Bao will take you back to Qinse Courtyard to change clothes and rest."
"You are tired too. Let Dongxue and Xia Yu carry you back to Lingyun Garden to rest." Princess Rouping raised her hand and caressed Xuanbao's little face, "I have Grandma Ying taking care of me."
"Well, that's fine. Mother, don't think too much. The soldiers will cover up the water and the earth. It's no big deal. You have a big backer behind you."
Xuan Bao's comforting words were so unique that Princess Rouping was amused by her: "Okay, okay, mother, don't think too much, you can go back quickly."
He was here, and if his mother reprimanded his brothers in person, they would be even more embarrassed. Xuan Bao took the lead and left first.
Princess Rouping's sharp gaze fell on Xiao Mingzhu's face. Xuanbao was right. As soon as Eunuch Laifu left, she started to shed tears and looked at her eagerly as if she had done something heinous.
The brothers came forward to comfort her, but Xiao Mingzhu kept saying that she was worried but remained calm on the outside. It was just her wandering eyes that exposed her guilty conscience.
"Although Xuan Bao's words are a bit straightforward, they are not nonsense. You are all grown up, so I won't say more. I hope you can calm down and think about it carefully. During these days, you have become like a mother-in-law like me.
I don’t dare to admit it, and there are other people’s reasons as well as your own factors.”
Having said this, Princess Rouping let out a long sigh. Aunt Ying stepped forward to help her, and the master and servant turned and left.
There were only five brothers and Xiao Mingzhu left in the hall. Xiao Kexiao stood up and left first.
As soon as Xiao Keren stood up, someone moved faster than him. Xiao Keyi, who had been silent all this time, stepped out of the threshold with a heavy look on his face.
"Fourth brother." Xiao Mingzhu called anxiously.
With one foot outside the door and one foot inside, Xiao Keyi stopped but did not look back: "Go back, I want to be quiet."
It seems that Xiaosi has realized something! Xiao Keren smiled. In terms of understanding of the brothers, he thought he was second, but no one dared to call him first.
Although Xiao Keli and Xiao Keyi have completely different personalities, the two brothers have always been inseparable. When he saw him leaving, he quickly strode to follow.
"Fifth brother." Xiao Mingzhu became more and more anxious. She felt as if she had lost something important.
"Mingzhu, we really should reflect and reflect. It's right for mother to be angry." Xiao Keli said in a gentle tone, "It has nothing to do with you. You should go back and rest."
After finishing speaking, seeing Xiao Keyi walking out, Xiao Keli left Xiao Mingzhu and hurriedly followed.
As soon as Xiao Mingzhu turned around, Xiao Kezhong was about to leave, and his face looked uglier than ever.
"Big brother?"
Xiao Kezhong ignored Xiao Mingzhu and walked outside.
Only Xiao Keren was left in the empty hall, and Xiao Mingzhu looked at him with tears welling up in her eyes.
"There's no point in crying." Xiao Keren looked calm, "Go back and rest."
Xiao Mingzhu stamped his feet and ran away. Xiao Keren could still hear her crying, and he shook his head gently.
Suddenly something flashed in his head. Xiao Keren's eyes fell on the direction Xiao Kezhong left. After thinking about it, he raised his feet and followed him.
When Xuan Bao returned to Lingyun Garden, Chun Hua and Qiu Yue, who had received the news a long time ago, went out with all the maids to greet him. Everyone was very happy. As the tide rose, all boats rose. The seventh lady became the head of the county, and those who served her also benefited from it.
"Chunhua, everyone will be given one month's salary as a reward." Xuan Bao ordered.
"Thank you so much, Lord Baoning." Cheers rang out in Lingyun Garden.
Xuan Bao returned to the bedroom. Chun Hua and Qiu Yue came to help her change clothes and wash herself. Xia Yu and Dong Xue also went down to tidy up and came up with goat milk and snacks.
"County Lord, are you tired?" Chunhua asked with concern, seeing the tired look on Xuanbao's face.
"It's not bad. I'll feel refreshed after washing my face." Xuan Bao said while motioning for Qiu Yue to wait on her.
Dongxue poured a bowl of goat's milk and placed it in front of Xuanbao: "You are hungry, drink some goat's milk first."
"Eat some more snacks." Xia Yu placed the plate with snacks on the table.