Chapter 426: Different

As the wedding date drew near, Madam Tang's attention shifted to her granddaughter's wedding, and she became less concerned about the matchmaker's matters.
On the contrary, Bai Rongxuan noticed a slight change.
In the previous life, Aunt Xiang was the liveliest at Tang Xueping's wedding, stealing the limelight from the other Huang family members who were too busy to pay attention. She took this opportunity to expand her social circle and quickly established herself in the main branch. Tang Chongzhou saw that she was capable and since Tang Xuerong was getting older, he confidently handed over the responsibilities of managing the household to her. Since then, she gradually became cold towards the second branch and was not as friendly as before. She also lost some respect for Tang's old lady.
Huang, although angry, couldn't say anything and could only turn a blind eye.
Xiang Yiniang immediately changed her tune once she gained power and began managing the affairs of the main courtyard with great fanfare. She used various excuses to dismiss the old servants left by Madam Zhang and filled the courtyard with her own favorites. After everything was settled, she began to settle accounts with Tang Xueli.
When Tang Xueli was the housekeeper, although the two did not have a direct confrontation, Aunt Xiang always felt overwhelmed by her. Moreover, Tang Xueli relied on the support of the second wife, Tang Madam, and Madam Huang. She always wanted to compete and left Aunt Xiang aside.
Now that Xiang Yiniang has all the power and her son can take charge on his own, how could she possibly be polite to Tang Xueli?
That's why she married Tang Xueli to an elderly widower.
When Bai Rongxuan learned the news, she couldn't understand Aunt Xiang's actions. By mercilessly pushing Tang Xueli into an irreversible bottomless pit, what benefits could she gain for herself? It wasn't until she ended up living in a courtyard in Beiping that she accidentally overheard a mother and daughter arguing next door, and suddenly it all made sense.
The family next door is a large group of people who fled from the Northeast China, all squeezed into a small room, constantly arguing and fighting among themselves, and people around look down on them.
The woman of this family is a second wife who gave birth to a son for the husband. She is very tough and competent at home, even the man himself dare not refute her. The woman doesn't think highly of the two daughters left by her husband's ex-wife, and because the family is struggling financially, she wants to marry off her daughters and receive some dowry to make a living.
But unfortunately, there was no suitable person to be found. In the end, the hostess arranged for her daughter to marry a widowed man who had three children. The daughter cried and refused, but the hostess insisted and accepted the dowry. In the courtyard, the daughter cried and shouted, "You can't live a good life yourself, why do you want to push us into the fire? You became a stepmother and felt unfair, so you want us to be as unfortunate as you. How can your heart be so black?"
The mistress is usually quick-witted and fearless, even when surrounded by a group of people, she can always leave them speechless. However, after hearing her daughter's words, she surprisingly remained silent and didn't say anything, as if she had silently agreed.
However, the daughter of this family packed her belongings that very evening and secretly fled from home with her younger sister. When the groom's family learned about it, they came to their door and caused a big scene, not only retrieving the dowry but also smashing things in the house.
When Bai Rongxuan heard these words, she suddenly thought of the relationship between Aunt Xiang and Tang Xueli, and finally understood why Aunt Xiang was willing to marry Tang Xueli to such a family despite their reputation.
She herself married Tang Chongzhou, who is old enough to be her father. For this, she has always been looked down upon and has developed subtle changes in her heart. She also doesn't want Tang Xueli to marry too high and insists that she lives the same kind of life as herself.
Maybe this way she can experience the pleasure of revenge?
But in this life, Xiang Yiniang unexpectedly remained quiet and rarely showed herself. Bai Rongxuan couldn't help but be greatly surprised. Could this matter also undergo a change? It seems that since her rebirth, many things won't continue on the previous trajectory, just like Dong Yulu's home visit, Wu Jie's arrival...
Bai Rongxuan felt a little anxious, feeling that many things seemed to be out of control and became confusing.
Bai Rongxuan quietly called Wu Jie to her side, "Can you help me find out what Xiang Aunt has been up to recently?"
Wu Jie looked at her warily, "Why are you asking about her at a time like this?"
Bai Rongxuan said, "I can't explain it, I just feel like she's acting a bit strange. In the past, she would definitely be one of the first to show up for an opportunity like this, but this time, I don't know what happened, she still hasn't made an appearance. There's an old saying, "The unusual must be a demon." I just have a feeling that there's something fishy going on."
Wu Jie thought for a moment, "Alright, then I'll secretly go out later and try to find out. If I can't gather any information, please don't blame me."
"No problem." Bai Rongxuan shook her head, "Be careful, don't let anyone discover you."
Wu Jie promised and quickly walked away.
By the afternoon, Wu Jie rushed back. Bai Rongxuan was helping Tang Xueru and the three sisters from the main family greet the guests at Tang Xueping's place. As the wedding date approached, many visitors would go to the bride's room to take a look. Some came to see the dowry of the Tang family's daughters, while others wanted to offer blessings as elders. Tang Xueping, as the bride-to-be, couldn't personally do the tasks, so her sisters were helping pour tea and welcome the guests on the side.
Because the room was full of dowry, Bai Rongxuan and Tang Xueru and Tang Xueli, the three unmarried women, could only help with the coming and going outside the door.
Therefore, when Wu Jiegang appeared at the front door, Bai Rongxuan noticed. She pretended to go get water and calmly walked out of the door. The two found a hidden corner, and Wu Jie said, "Aunt Xiang hasn't been going out much recently. She says she's not feeling well, so she's been resting at home."
It turns out that you were sick... It seems that I worried too much.
Bai Rongxuan nodded, "Understood."
"Then I'll go take care of things. Yan Guanshi is still looking for me." Wu Jie hurriedly bowed to Bai Rongxuan and quickly walked to the front courtyard.
Bai Rongxuan turned around and returned to Tang Xueping's yard.
Tang Xueru stood with her legs sore, and as soon as she saw Bai Rongxuan, she immediately leaned on her and leaned her body on her. "How much longer, my legs are numb."
Without waiting for Bairongxuan to speak, Tang Xueli hurriedly said, "Hurry up, it'll be too late soon, no one will come to the door. Hold on and stand properly, don't let anyone see and think you're rude."
Tang Xueru sighed and straightened her body forcefully.
Bai Rongxuan's gaze fell on Tang Xueli across the table.
Gentle and beautiful, like a lotus quietly standing on the water's surface, although not as luxurious as peonies or as aloof as plum blossoms, it exudes an undeniable fragrance.
In this life, Xiang Yiniang did not take the spotlight in Tang Xueping's marriage, so there probably won't be any major actions for a while. If Tang Xueli can find a good match early on, will her life also change accordingly?
With this in mind, it's actually a good thing that Aunt Xiang didn't come.
Bai Rongxuan quickly turned her mind.
Looking at the entire Tang family, besides Grand Aunt Tang, the one who cares the most about the Tang Xueli sisters is Aunt Huang. She has a close relationship with Madam Zhang, so she takes good care of them. Tang Xueli's marriage, I'm afraid Aunt Huang will have to help with the arrangements.
White Rongxuan hesitated whether to find an opportunity to probe her aunt's intentions, and take the opportunity to promote further, if it could facilitate Tang Xueli's marriage, then she would not have to go through the tragic experience of her past life.
只可惜最近黄氏忙得脚不点地，自己连跟她说句话的时间也没有。
看来只有等萍姐的婚事结束后，才能着手办这件事了。