Chapter 281: Birthday
Sheng Xueyi’s departure temporarily quieted down the Yuan Family.
However, Yuan Yindi knew in his heart that this matter likely wasn’t over. Therefore, he secretly began to gather information while preparing his own plans.
The Fourteenth Prince had taken an interest in Sheng Xueyi and wanted to make her his consort.
Yuan Yindi’s idea was to sabotage this marriage proposal.
To sabotage this proposal, he either needed to target Sheng Xueyi or the Fourteenth Prince.
Yuan Yindi planned to tackle both.
But this couldn’t be rushed; it had to be done cautiously, as he couldn’t afford to cause both harm to others and himself. That wasn’t Yuan Yindi’s style.
Moreover, the food stall business had many matters to tend to, even with the participation of the Wei Family and the help from Yuan Pandi and Yuan Zhaodi, Yuan Yindi couldn’t distance himself from it all.
Compared to Yuan Yindi’s busyness, Yuan Bao seemed unaffected.
After all, regardless of what schemes Sheng Xueyi had, Yuan Bao, being so young, could only watch. Although she spoke so fluently now, she was still a little child.
Time flew by, and soon summer arrived; it was Yuan Bao’s second birthday.
Even for a little child, the morning of the birthday required eating longevity noodles.
The so-called longevity noodles were actually hand-rolled noodles made with refined white flour, and their taste was indeed excellent.
Yuan Bao, such a little person, managed to eat two full small bowls.
"My little Jiaojiao really has a good appetite!"
Mrs. Zeng couldn’t hide the smile on her face upon seeing Yuan Bao eat two small bowls of noodles.
Being praised by her grandmother, Yuan Bao simply laughed.
Since it was Yuan Bao’s birthday, at noon, Wei Shiyu and Mrs. Shen brought Wei Qiqi and their three sons to the Yuan Family to celebrate Yuan Bao’s birthday.
Even more rare was that Mrs. Xiao Li also brought Yuan Shouhu over.
Upon seeing Mrs. Xiao Li again, Yuan Bao’s emotions were quite complex.
For a child’s birthday, it was actually the mother’s day of suffering.
For women giving birth, every time they were near the gates of death.
Thinking of Mrs. Xiao Li’s past harshness toward her, Yuan Bao felt a bit uncomfortable. But when she thought of Mrs. Xiao Li giving birth to her, those discomforts in her heart eased a bit.
The resentment in her heart, although dulled, remained; since she had already been adopted out, Yuan Bao could only call Mrs. Xiao Li "Fourth Aunt."
However, upon seeing his sister again, Yuan Shouhu was quite rowdy.
Mrs. Xiao Li truly regretted greatly.
Only, it was unknown whether her regret was genuinely realizing her mistakes or because she saw Yuan Bao’s current standing.
The imperial court conferred the title of Jiafu Village Chief and recognized a godparent, with the godfather being someone from the Wei Family!
Either one brought tremendous advantages.
Mrs. Xiao Li’s heart was filled with regret, and her gaze at Yuan Bao was exceedingly intense.
Unfortunately, under Yuan Zhaodi’s watchful care, Mrs. Xiao Li didn’t cause any disturbance.
The birthday feast had barely begun when a little maid came to report that someone had sent a special birthday gift and requested the little birthday star, Yuan Bao, to see personally.
Upon hearing the maid’s report, everyone headed outside together.
At this moment, a carriage was parked outside the courtyard gate of the Yuan Family’s large residence, bearing the Sheng Family’s emblem.
As the Yuan Family members stepped out, they saw Sheng Xueyi disembarking from the carriage.
"Little Jiaojiao, happy birthday!"
Sheng Xueyi appeared quite familiar with Yuan Bao, and beside her, Mrs. Tian held a two-tiered cream cake in her hands.