Mrs. Gu's twin sons' "Third Day Washing" ceremony was insisted by Old Mrs. Qin to be attended by everyone as a sign of importance.
In fact, only family members could attend, for such an untimely birth of these twins.
Qin Liuxi arrived just on time, yawning as she entered, her casual demeanor drawing the eyes of those in the side room, all filled with curiosity.
Yesterday, this eldest sister seemed formidable, not someone easy to provoke.
Qin Liuxi swept her gaze around, it passed over everyone's plain cloth skirts, not seeing much discomfort, look, adversity will make you quickly adapt.
Her gaze stopped momentarily on Aunt Wan and her peach-eyed little dumpling by her side, her eyebrows twitching slightly.
It's true that clothes make the man, but some, born stunningly beautiful, even in simple coarse cloth, cannot hide their remarkable beauty.
Her biological mother was such; even wearing the same coarse cloth and tying her hair casually with a red band, lacking flamboyance, yet added a touch of graceful purity, still breathtakingly beautiful.
Beautiful people are pleasing to the eye, and Qin Liuxi acknowledged that.
Aunt Wan, catching her daughter's gaze, proudly puffed out her chest, as if saying, "I am the most beautiful in the world!"
And Qin Mingchun, her full sister, also puffed out her little chest, her gaze pure.
Qin Liuxi shifted her gaze.
Qin Mingchun seemed somewhat dejected, softly tugging at Aunt Wan's skirt, a little aggrieved.
The other young girls looked at Qin Liuxi's attire, their eyes slightly red - all of similar age, couldn't they have shared one or two sets of her clothes?
Mrs. Wang supported Old Mrs. Qin as she came in, Mrs. Xie stepped forward, eyeing the Ruyi hairpin that gathered her hair, her expression changing instantly.
Just yesterday, her mother gave her a wallet, and today there's a jade hairpin on her head, this Wang Yanru, still claiming no selfishness, but already reaping benefits!
During the house search, Mrs. Xie knew exactly how everyone behaved, yet just yesterday, Mrs. Wang used a cloth to tie her hair and today, a jade hairpin appears, not purchased but fallen from heaven?
Mrs. Xie, without a second thought, questioned, "The jade hairpin on elder sister's head is quite unique, I've never seen it before."
Everyone's gaze fell on Mrs. Wang, their eyes flickering.
Where did it come from?
Mrs. Wang remained composed and said, "You have good taste, it's a filial gift from Xixi to me, her mother!"
Meaning, can you encourage your own daughter to give you one?
She looked at Qin Liuxi, her eyes tender, strangely enough, after receiving this hairpin and hearing Qin Liuxi's words, the sleepless nights ended, and she slept peacefully last night, looking much fresher this morning.
Qin Liuxi's gaze swept over her Children Palace, she lowered her eyes, rubbing her fingertips.
Mrs. Xie, taken aback, glanced at Qin Liuxi, then Aunt Wan, laughing, "Miss Xi does play favorites, even Aunt Wan doesn't have one."
Qin Liuxi looked towards Aunt Wan, who came to her senses and said confusedly, "Isn't it normal that I don't have one? Lady is the wife and I am the concubine, can I even compare?"
Forgot she's a bit foolish.
"Everyone's here, let's start," Old Mrs. Qin said lightly.
Nanny Ding directed Ju'er and wet nurses to bring in the children, the midwife lit incense and arranged the ceremony, starting to chant auspicious phrases soon after.
Old Mrs. Qin first tossed two silver shells in, the midwife overjoyed, the auspicious words flowed freely.
The other adults also threw in some copper coins.
Two small ingots were placed in the wooden basin, leaving everyone stunned. She's this wealthy?
Qin Liuxi withdrew her hand that placed the ingots, walking out under the envious gaze of everyone.