Chapter 546: Chapter 546
Xie Ruotong did not get up either.
"When I quietly heard from Lin’er that your injury was severe, I couldn’t sit still and rushed over immediately," Shen Cuiru spoke, full of concern. "Look at you, how did you get so severely injured?!"
"Didn’t Lin’er tell you how I got hurt?" Xie Ruotong retorted.
Shen Cuiru awkwardly paused for a moment, then nodded, "Lin’er mentioned it. She said there was some misunderstanding between you two."
Xie Ruilin was fully aware that in the Duke Mansion, other than the grandmother, everyone else sided with her.
Thus, she took her chance to accuse first.
"Actually, she feels very guilty. You were at death’s door because of the injury, and she is more distressed and saddened than anyone," Shen Cuiru naturally spoke in defense of Xie Ruilin, "Lin’er said she doesn’t dare to visit you, fearing that it would upset you and she’s too ashamed to face you."
Xie Ruotong just silently listened.
Listened to what her mother ultimately wanted to do.
"Actually, mother knows too," Shen Cuiru sighed with a bit of helplessness, "You and Lin’er entered the Song Family’s main gate together, Lin’er got pregnant, yet you still are..."
Xie Ruotong looked impassively at her mother.
"Actually, it’s not entirely Lin’er’s fault. With Song Yanqing pampering Xie Ruilin , her getting pregnant first is natural. She didn’t intend to overshadow you, but no matter how she advised Song Yanqing, he never visited your room. She couldn’t help it." Shen Cuiru continued to justify Xie Ruilin.
Xie Ruotong found it rather amusing as she listened.
So, her lips kept a light smile throughout.
"But Tong’er, you are still young too. Having a child with Song Yanqing is just a matter of time," Shen Cuiru said, "During this period, your sister is pregnant. Song Yanqing is being nicer to her, you have to be understanding."
So, the reason her mother came today wasn’t to check on her injuries. Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on novel·fiɾe·net
But to make her not trouble Xie Ruilin.
How pitiful Xie Ruilin must have acted for mother to favor her this way.
In her mother’s eyes, she’s a daughter who may as well be dead already.
No matter how she fares, it’s not important anymore.
What matters is how her other daughters are doing!
"Tong’er?" Shen Cuiru, after saying so much without getting a response from Xie Ruotong, hurriedly called her again.
"I understand mother’s intentions. I won’t be jealous or fight with my sister," Xie Ruotong assured.
Xie Ruilin can pretend.
She is not incapable of doing so either.
"You’ve always been obedient and sensible since childhood, always tolerant and accommodating towards your siblings. Mother naturally knows you won’t compete with your sister over petty matters," Shen Cuiru quickly agreed, feeling somewhat relieved.
Yesterday, after receiving a letter from Xie Ruilin and learning about what happened in the Song Family,
she naturally wouldn’t let others from Duke Mansion know, finding an excuse to come to Song Residence alone.
The purpose of visiting Song Residence was of course to advise Xie Ruotong.
To have her not compete with Xie Ruilin for anything.
Xie Ruilin had become a concubine, already a downgrade; she as an older sister, should be more generous and understanding.
Could definitely not curse Xie Ruilin’s unborn child.
Since Xie Ruotong was nearly killed by being stabbed due to Xie Ruilin, she couldn’t blame her for cursing Xie Ruilin anymore, but could only advise her to be more tolerant towards Xie Ruilin and not become a jealous woman.
Xie Ruotong is the legitimate wife.
Her status in the Song Family is naturally different.
She didn’t want Xie Ruotong bullied by Xie Ruilin.
So she painstakingly advised Xie Ruotong quite a lot.
Seeing that Xie Ruotong understood and agreed, Shen Cuiru was slightly relieved.
"By the way, since Qiao’er left, I have chosen another maid from home to accompany you. I’ve also spoken to the Song Family about it..."
"No need, mother," Xie Ruotong directly refused.
No one can replace her.
"The Song Family has provided me with four maids, that’s enough," Xie Ruotong stated plainly.
"A maid from your own home is certainly different..."
"There’s no difference," Xie Ruotong chuckled, "They just take care of my basic needs, and they’re all quite efficient."
Listening to Xie Ruotong speak this way, Shen Cuiru still sensed Xie Ruotong’s emotions.
A maid is naturally not just a servant.
But also a confidante.
Xie Ruotong’s meaning, however, was they are just servants.
It seemed she still held a bit of attachment towards Qiao’er.
But Shen Cuiru thought it was just a matter of time before she gets over it.