Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 667 - 669: The Truth (Part 2)

The Third Madam’s eyes lit up cleverly, and she looked at Xiao Yancheng, smiling as she said, "Du..." She stopped herself, realizing that this was the Capital, not Miaojiang, and corrected herself, "Husband mentioned it to me, said Mom treats him best."

"He’s just saying nice things." The Grand Dowager smiled and waved her hand, her gaze turning to Fourth Master Xiao, who was slowly sipping his tea, seemingly deep in thought, his face expressionless.

What Xiao Yanyi worried about didn’t happen; regardless of what was on their minds, the brothers finally met peacefully. He smiled at Xiao Yancheng and asked, "Third Brother, where have you been all these years?"

"Wandering around the Hu-Guang area, then I met your Third Sister-in-law and started a family." He glossed over it lightly, not wishing to delve deeper.

Xiao Yanyi listened and nodded, saying, "Ah, you’ve been gone for so many years without any news, we couldn’t find any trace of you."

"I caused Mother to worry. When I heard about Eldest Brother’s matter that year, I wanted to return, but..." He glanced at the Third Madam, "Your Third Sister-in-law had just given birth then, the child was only a few months old, I was worried and kept delaying until today." He sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness.

Fourth Master Xiao’s mouth twitched, Xiao Yanyi continued, "Eldest Brother’s matter was sudden, we didn’t expect it, and you were starting a family, with a wife and child, so it was inconvenient for you."

Xiao Yancheng nodded, saying, "Later I will offer incense to Eldest Brother." His face showed a faint sorrow.

The Grand Dowager’s eyes reddened as she listened, and she took a handkerchief to wipe her eyes.

The Third Madam looked at the Grand Dowager, smiling, "Mom, where is Eldest Sister-in-law, is she doing well?" She said this while walking to the Grand Dowager’s side, warmly linking arms.

The Grand Dowager’s gaze moved to their interlinked arms, smiled at her, saying, "I’ve sent someone to summon her, she’s busy managing the affairs in the household, she might be delayed by something."

The Third Madam nodded thoughtfully.

Just as they were speaking, the First Madam entered wearing a plain white overcoat. The Third Madam released the Grand Dowager and welcomed her, smiling as she looked at the First Madam, asking, "You must be Eldest Sister-in-law." As she spoke, she placed her hands in front of her chest and bowed to the First Madam.

The First Madam raised her eyebrows slightly, nodded lightly at her, and her gaze fell on Xiao Yancheng. Xiao Yancheng stood up, addressing the First Madam, "Eldest Sister-in-law, this is Danlan." He then turned to the Third Madam, "Don’t be too impulsive."

The Third Madam pouted, tilted her head, scrutinizing the First Madam.

The First Madam returned a half-bow to Xiao Yancheng, saying, "I heard earlier that Third Brother returned, I didn’t quite believe it, yet I didn’t expect Third Brother truly to have returned." She nodded at the Third Madam, "Third Sister-in-law." Passing by her, to the Grand Dowager’s side, "Now that Third Brother is back, Mother doesn’t have to worry continuously."

Xiao Yancheng’s face showed an apology, and he bowed to the Grand Dowager again, "It’s my rashness, I shouldn’t have left without saying goodbye, but at the time I had my reasons, I will explain to Mother in detail later."

"No worries, no worries, it’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back!" The Grand Dowager whispered.

The Third Madam followed inside, sitting down in her previous seat. Just moments ago she appeared quite spirited, but now she had calmed down, playing with the copper bell at her waist and glancing at the First Madam with her peripheral vision.

Are women from the Central Plains always like this? So cold and difficult to get along with!

Thinking this, she picked up her tea to drink, subsequently frowning tightly, it’s bitter compared to the sweet aroma of herbal tea.

In the main hall, the family started discussing earlier matters of the household, only the Third Madam and Fourth Master Xiao sat silently, the former unable to understand anything, the latter lost in thought.

After a short while, someone outside reported that Fifth Young Master had arrived, soon the silhouette of Xiao Yanting quickly walked in, he excitedly looked at Xiao Yancheng, tears glistening in his eyes as he called, "Third Brother, it’s really you!"

Xiao Yancheng stood up, pulled Xiao Yanting over, looked him up and down, smiling, "Fifth Brother has grown up!"

"Third Brother." Behind Xiao Yanting was the Fifth Madam holding Sheng, Xiao Yancheng turned his head to look at the Fifth Madam and child. Xiao Yanting introduced the Fifth Madam and asked Sheng to greet him, Sheng looked at Xiao Yancheng with curiosity and called, "Hello, Third Uncle."

Xiao Yancheng listened with a broad smile, nodding, taking out a jade token from his bosom and giving it to Sheng, "Take this to play with." The Fifth Madam smiled and held Sheng’s hand, "Quickly thank Third Uncle." She then bowed to Xiao Yancheng, "Making Third Uncle spend money."

Xiao Yancheng smiled and waved his hand, "No need to be so formal, Fifth Sister-in-law, it’s my first time seeing Sheng at this age, I have neglected my duties as an uncle."

The Fifth Madam laughed, looked at the Third Madam who came over with Xiao Yancheng, she smiled and went to greet, "This must be Third Sister-in-law, oh my, you truly are beautiful!" She said, looking at the Third Madam’s unusual clothing, "This outfit is quite special."

The Third Madam immediately smiled at the Fifth Madam’s compliment, nodding, "If you like, I’ll send you a set later, you’ll look beautiful wearing it too."

The Fifth Madam dared not wear it, exposing even the thighs, it’d be quite scandalous, but her face maintained a smile, "If I wore it, I’d just look clumsy, Third Sister-in-law, please don’t spend for me." The Third Madam did not insist, understanding cultural differences, she wouldn’t force others, the Fifth Madam then said, "I heard Sheng’s sister was brought along too?" She looked around, "Why haven’t I seen her."

"She’s playing in the garden with Xing and Min."

Upon hearing this, Sheng greeted the Grand Dowager and then dashed out the door.

The Fifth Madam warmly held the Third Madam’s hand, she approached the Grand Dowager and bowed, "Mother!" The Grand Dowager nodded, she then greeted the First Madam, Xiao Yanyi, and Fourth Master Xiao, her gaze lingered briefly on Fourth Master Xiao, asking, "Fourth Brother, why didn’t Fourth Sister-in-law come!"

"She’s pregnant, inconvenient to move around." Fourth Master Xiao replied without emotion, the Fifth Madam laughed and smacked her forehead, telling the Grand Dowager, "Look at my brain, I completely forgot about that." She then bowed to Fourth Master Xiao, "Congratulations to Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Fourth Master Xiao nodded, Xiao Yanting then noticed Fourth Master Xiao’s cold expression, he immediately felt uneasy, his gaze shifted from Xiao Yancheng’s empty sleeve to look around, thinking about the circumstances of the past, he wasn’t too clear, he only heard Fourth Brother and Third Brother had tension, Third Brother disappeared thereafter, though he heard Second Brother talking with the Grand Dowager once, catching a phrase, the Grand Dowager said no matter what they were brothers, their father knew everything initially but said nothing since he didn’t want conflicts between them, old Fourth was stubborn, one needed to persuade him more.

He remembered those words, only later understanding, the one referred to by the Grand Dowager was Third Brother, but what exactly happened, he didn’t know.

He approached Fourth Master Xiao, his voice somewhat hesitant as he called, "Fourth Brother!" Fourth Master Xiao responded with an "Mm," without speaking.