Seeing this, Xia Qingman hurriedly pulled Xia Qingyi and said, "My little aunt, can you not cause more trouble? Can't you see that our mother is sad? Why aren't you coming up?"
Xia Qingyi pulled her hand back and said angrily, "How did I cause trouble? Did I provoke them so early in the morning? Why are they, the Xia family's daughters and mother, behaving like that? Why should we give in to them?"
"Didn't we just not have a younger brother? Wasn't it because she hurt her body when she gave birth to me? Are you blaming me now?"
After saying that, she ran upstairs while crying. Xia Qingman followed after her. Xia Yunshu, whose eyes were still red, and Kang Xiaoqiao, whose face was full of question marks.
After she had coaxed Xia Yunshu to come downstairs, almost all the people at the dining table were seated. The men had serious expressions, especially third uncle and second uncle, whose expressions were not much better. Although the old lady was also unhappy, but... She suppressed her anger and said, "Xiaoqiao, Yunshu, come, let's eat breakfast."
Kang Xiaoqiao nodded and smiled. "Okay, grandma. We'll come after we wash our hands."
After the two of them finished washing their hands, they heard their second aunt say in a strange tone, "You're really slow. The entire table is waiting for the two of you. Are you still going to eat breakfast?"
Xia Qingzhu echoed, "That's right. Who do you think you are? I've never seen a new daughter-in-law act so ostentatiously."
Lu Yichen's face turned black when he heard that. However, before he could speak, Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "Second aunt and cousin must be joking. How can a niece-in-law like me act so ostentatiously like a proper daughter-in-law of the Xia family like you?"
"If you don't get out of bed, you have to let the younger generation call you. If you're unhappy, you have to vent your anger. What a good upbringing you have."
When the two of them heard that, their expressions changed. "You..."
Before they could say anything, the old lady slammed the table and said, "Alright, are you still eating?"
"Xiaoqiao, come here. Come to the old lady's side."
Kang Xiaoqiao smiled in response. Then, she glanced at the two of them. Her provocative expression was not appropriate. The two of them were about to say something when their second uncle coldly said, "Let's eat."
It was supposed to be a reunion dinner. In the end, with the Xia family's second son, it really ruined the scene. However, Kang Xiaoqiao was not afraid of her at all. She should have said something and smiled. She coaxed the old lady to eat an extra bowl of rice.
After breakfast, they cleaned up the dishes together. Xia Yunshu ran over and said with a pair of adoring eyes, "Little aunt, you are really amazing. You scolded them so much that they couldn't say a word."
Kang Xiaoqiao shook her head and said, "This kind of person should be taught a lesson. However, am I making my first aunt unhappy?"
Xia Yunshu shook her head immediately and said, "How is that possible? I don't think she said anything, but her eyes are full of smiles. She must be very happy."
"Little aunt, you don't know that the second grandma's family has been bullying us for three years. Grandma is a person who values reputation and morality very much. When faced with the second grandma's family, she can only bear with it. Mother is also a junior and is not good at talking. Therefore, her family is lawless at home."
"If you see something that doesn't suit you, you have to say something. Great-grandmother is old and doesn't care about anything. Fortunately, second grandfather often takes care of them. Otherwise, eh--"
Kang Xiaoqiao frowned when she heard that. "I see that second uncle is steady and capable. He has his own plans in mind. Why would he marry..."
Xia Yunshu saw this and quickly put her finger on her lips. Shhh--
Then, she looked around and said, "Little aunt, don't mention it. The family doesn't allow it. I only know that they had to marry back then. I don't know anything else."
He had to marry her? What reason was that?
However, just as the two of them were whispering, the first aunt's voice came over. "What are you two whispering about?"
Xia Yunshu saw this and quickly shrunk her neck. Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and said, "Yunshu said that she liked the snacks I made yesterday. She asked me how I made them and if I could teach her."
When the first aunt heard that, she smiled and scolded, "You little gluttonous girl. But, Xiaoqiao, the snacks and dried fruits that you sent yesterday are really good. Your grandma likes them very much. Even your little nephew is complaining that he hasn't had enough."
After saying that, she held Kang Xiaoqiao's hand and said, "What a clever and good child. No wonder Yichen likes you so much."
Seeing this, Kang Xiaoqiao smiled shyly and lowered her head. Seeing this, First Aunt Liu Fengxia continued, "Xiaoqiao, your second aunt has that kind of character. Don't lower yourself to her level. If you don't like it, just ignore her. She is your elder. If people know that you disobey your elders, it will not be good for your reputation."
Kang Xiaoqiao: "..."
She was really convinced. This first aunt was really virtuous and gentle. But, who cares about her? Kang Xiaoqiao smiled very sweetly and said, "Well, first aunt is doing this for my own good. I will listen to first aunt."
Kang Xiaoqiao's first promise sounded. Nice, but in fact, she had already thought of a countermeasure. First aunt had said that she could not argue with the elders, but she did not say that she could not argue with the younger generation. It was the same for anyone. If anyone dared to provoke her, they would still fight. No one would be coddled.
Liu Fengxia was even happier when she saw that Kang Xiaoqiao was so obedient and sensible. She smiled and said, "Alright, I don't need your help here. Yichen is waiting for you outside. Hurry up and go."
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard this, her eyes widened and she said, "Yichen, he... called for me?"
Liu Fengxia said, "Yes, go ahead."
Kang Xiaoqiao smiled happily and said, "Alright then, first aunt, I'll be leaving first."
"Oh, right, Yunshu, wait for me to come back and teach you how to do it. Wait for me."
After saying that, she ran out of the room. When she left the room, she saw Lu Yichen sitting on a chair in the garden, drinking tea. Beside him was the second cousin, Xia Ziduan, who had brought them home yesterday.
Kang Xiaoqiao smiled and greeted, "Hello, second cousin."
"Yichen, you're looking for me?"
Lu Yichen nodded, while Xia Ziduan waved his fan and said with a smile, "Oh my, I really didn't expect that. Yichen, this wife of yours is worth it. You have a sharp eye, and you've brought back a hot piece of cake."
When Kang Xiaoqiao heard that, she smiled and revealed eight teeth. Lu Yichen looked at him and said, "Second cousin, is there anything else? If there's nothing else, we'll..."
Just as Lu Yichen finished speaking, Xia Ziduan immediately said, "What's the rush? Sit down first. I'll talk to my sister-in-law."
Lu Yichen: "..."
Why are you ignoring your brother and talking to your sister-in-law?
Lu Yichen's face immediately turned black. Just as he was about to say something, Xia Ziduan said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you really can't judge a book by its cover. I thought you were an obedient little girl, but I didn't expect you to be a little chili."
"However, I like it. Second aunt and the others have been acting like tyrants for too long, so they should be taught a lesson. Your first aunt is a stickler for manners, and your eldest cousin's sister-in-law is still a quiet person, which makes them even more arrogant."
"Then, take this. It's a welcome gift from my cousin."