The Love of Passerby A

Chapter 481: A Survival Guide for Women in the Old Republic of China (2)

After listening to what his sister-in-law said, and looking at the face of the "Fourth Concubine" who suddenly relaxed for some reason, Cao Wanning understood in his heart that this person was a simple-minded and extremely stupid person.

At this moment, Cao Quan felt a little sympathy for her, but this "Fourth Concubine" was completely unaware of it.

Seeing that no one responded, the fourth concubine turned to the first wife Wu Wenyue and bowed, saying, "It is indeed my fault today. I hope the first wife will punish me."

Unexpectedly, Wu Wenyue just waved her hand lightly and said calmly: "Since you are the master's favorite, how can I punish you at will!"

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked. However, the fourth concubine not only showed no fear, but instead looked smug. She even glanced at Cao Wanning and her daughter with a provocative look.

She didn't dare to be so presumptuous when facing Cao Shixun, but when it came to dealing with other people, hehe, this fourth concubine didn't take them seriously at all!

Su Xiangran sneered in her heart and was about to speak, but was stopped by her mother.

She turned to look at her mother, only to see Cao Wanning shaking his head slightly at her, signaling her not to be impulsive.

So Su Xiangran took a deep breath, suppressed her unhappiness, and said to the Fourth Aunt with a smile: "You should have bowed to the Fourth Aunt just now, let me make it up to you now!"

When the fourth concubine heard this, she became even more proud. She raised her chin high and looked at Cao Wanning as if in protest. Her meaning was very clear: Look, even if the eldest young master stops her, your daughter still has to salute me.

When Wu Wenyue saw the scene in front of her, a hint of imperceptible disgust flashed across her eyes, but her face still had a gentle smile, and she did not stop Su Xiangran from saluting.

However, Cao Shixun suddenly rushed forward, hugged Su Xiangran tightly, and shouted stubbornly: "I said, my sister doesn't need to salute her!"

Wu Wenyue never expected that her son would be so protective of Su Xiangran. You know, even when treating his own sister, Cao Shixun had never been so caring.

At this moment, Wu Wenyue stared at the clothes Su Xiangran was wearing, and a strong feeling of resentment surged in her heart, but it disappeared in a flash.

She snorted inwardly and thought: Father and son are really of the same character!

Although she was full of resentment, Wu Wenyue was well aware of her status and responsibilities as the eldest wife and the mistress of the Cao family.

Faced with the current situation, she must personally step in to clean up the mess.

Then, she clapped her hands and said loudly to the people around her: "Okay, everyone, please disperse. These children are still young and have difficulty even standing steadily. There is no need to perform such a grand ceremony."

As soon as she finished speaking, she resolutely turned and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

Not long after Wu Wenyue went upstairs, Cao Ce, who heard that his sister had returned, also returned to the Cao family.

It’s not that he really has a good relationship with Cao Wanning, but she can now be regarded as the "God of Wealth" of the Cao family.

Moreover, Cao Wanning looked very similar to "someone", so Cao Ce couldn't help but have some preference for her.

As soon as Cao Ce entered the house, he took off his military cap and gave it to the adjutant beside him.

After unbuttoning his collar and cuffs, he said to the housekeeper Cao Quan, "Cao Quan! Ask someone to prepare some dishes that Wan Ning likes to eat."

Just after giving the order, he saw Cao Wanning, who was wearing a light blue cheongsam, turned around and smiled at him.

Even Cao Ce, who had never cared about women, couldn't help but feel a tightness in his heart when he saw such a scene. Then he just stared blankly at Cao Wanning taking a little girl in a white jacket and skirt with blue flowers from his son's arms.

Two people walked up to him.

Although it was only a few steps, Cao Wanning walked very slowly because of her three-inch golden lotus feet. Of course, this speed might have been intentional on her part.

"A Xu!" Cao Ce couldn't help but call out softly, but he immediately realized his gaffe and his expression became serious.

At this time, Cao Wanning was almost next to Cao Ce, so she naturally heard the word "A Xu" very clearly.

She was very satisfied with the result, but Cao Wanning felt that there was still something missing.

So, she took Su Xiangran's hand and took a few steps forward again.

"Xiao Ran, come and call uncle." Cao Wanning leaned over slightly and spoke softly to his daughter Su Xiangran.

However, Su Xiangran thought that just shouting would not be respectful enough, so she performed a half-squat salute in a very standard posture, then raised her head and shouted to Cao Ce in a crisp voice: "Uncle."

The familiar jacket and skirt, the dignified half-squatting gesture and the clear, tender childish voice all brought Cao Ce an unprecedented shock.

His eyes kept wandering between Cao Wanning and Su Xiangran, mother and daughter. It was a long time before he came back to his senses as if waking from a dream.

"So similar!" Cao Ce murmured in a low voice, "So similar!"

I just don't know if the "similar" he mentioned refers to the resemblance between the mother and daughter, or the resemblance to that "A Xu"? I'm afraid only he himself knows the answer.