Chapter 55: Scheming Beauty vs. Dark Minister 014
The person that came into Hatsunashi's sight was a middle-aged man.

The plot immediately flooded into Hatsuri's mind.

This is her relative in Kyoto - Uncle Zhang!

How come you suddenly appear here?

Chuli didn't want her to recognize her, and she was also afraid that her identity as a substitute would be discovered.

She pulled Uncle Zhang aside, and in order to prevent him from finding out that she was living in Xie's house, she could only lie: "Uncle Zhang, I have been looking for you for a long time. My niece has been in Kyoto for some time, and I was thinking of coming to you for help."

Uncle Zhang looked at Chu Li's eyes, then looked her up and down, and found that what Nan Qing said to him was true.

So he said something mean: "When did you become the fiancée of the Xie family? Your aunt wrote to me saying that she thought you jumped off a cliff and died, and she was worried at home. I was also very anxious, so how did you suddenly become the fiancée of the Xie family?"

Hatsuri didn't expect that he already knew this.

But it’s strange that Xie Huai’an didn’t tell anyone else about this, so how did Uncle Zhang know about it?

No one except Xie Huai'an and Xie's mother knew her true identity.

Except for those two.

Nothing else.

Ever since those two were kicked out of the house, there has been no news of them, and Chuli has forgotten about it.

Faced with Uncle Zhang's questioning, Chu Li didn't know how to answer for a moment. She had originally planned to explain this to Xie Huai'an in advance.

Then he went with him to look for his relatives.

Unexpectedly, Uncle Zhang came to me on his own.

Chu Li knew that something was wrong, so she asked back: "Uncle Zhang, where did you hear this ridiculous story? The one from the Xie family saved my life, and I was almost killed by my aunt. She actually wanted me to marry an old man in his sixties. She even wanted to sell me to supplement the family income!"

Uncle Zhang naturally believed what he heard. He worked hard to move from the countryside to the city because he couldn't stand the woman at home.

I don't know how to tell the countryside where I live.

Just a while ago, a woman who claimed to be the younger sister of the Xie family's master said that she had found her niece.

He was still feeling depressed at that time. When did Hatsuri come?
The woman told Uncle Zhang that Chu Li had become the fiancée of the young master of the Xie family. Uncle Zhang was very shocked and said that Chu Li was his own niece.

The man seemed to realize something.

went away.

"But when did you get engaged to the young master of the Xie family? Your parents died early, and they didn't tell you about any engagement?"

Chu Li was now certain that it was definitely Nan Qing, that big mouth, who leaked the information.

He must have hated me and accidentally discovered the existence of Uncle Zhang, so he started to inquire about him.

"Uncle Zhang, I will explain this to you later. Where do you live now? I will visit you another day."

Uncle Zhang left her an address.

But the people of the Xie family are so powerful that no one can afford to offend them in the entire Kyoto.

If you want money, you have money; if you want power, you have power.

Wouldn't it be great if I could do better business in my shop because of this relationship?

"That's good, but you must take good care of yourself. If you need anything, you can always come to me."

Having such a humane relative, Hatsuri suddenly felt relieved.

Finally, I have a real relative.

Chu Li hurried back and waited for Xie Huai'an to come back home.

Since someone has discovered this.

She would have to say it in advance.

She kept muttering to Xie Huai'an for a long time in front of the door.

"Actually, I'm not Haturi. No, I'm not your fiancée Haturi. I'm sorry for lying to you."

"Actually, I'm not your Hatsuuri. No, my name is also Hatsuuri, but your fiancée is dead, so you recognized the wrong person. I was trying to escape from that shabby home, so I took advantage of the situation and became your fiancée Hatsuuri."

But if I put it this way, would he understand?
Somehow, she became a little scared.

There was a sound outside the door. It was Xie Huai'an coming back.

Seeing Hatsuri standing at his door and waving at him, he paused for a few seconds and looked at the woman in front of him, confirming.

Nothing more was said.

He just went over and hugged her quietly. "Why are you waiting for me to come back today?"

Chu Li nuzzled into his arms, keeping the words in her mind.

So, I asked tentatively: "What kind of deception do you think is unacceptable to you?"

Without thinking, Xie Huai'an said seriously: "Lie to her that she loves me."

Chu Li was stunned for a moment, and when she looked at him and said this, her eyes were full of affection and smile, as if she was the only one in his eyes at this moment.

At this moment, she felt that she should speak out!

She gathered her courage and took a deep breath, as if she were making a major decision.

"Actually, I'm not..."

"I'm a little sleepy today, and I came back late. If I come back this late next time, don't wait for me at the door, just go to sleep."

Hatsuri was about to speak when she was interrupted.

The courage that I felt suddenly disappeared in an instant.

But she didn't want to put it off any longer!
He said again: "I am not..."

"Did you hear that?"

Chu Li was almost losing her patience and became a little anxious when she was interrupted, but when she saw Xie Huai'an's expression.

He was really tired.

So he swallowed back what he wanted to say.

Xie Huai'an touched her forehead and said, "The weather is a little chilly. Why are you wearing so little? Be careful of catching a cold."

It was then that Hatsuri realized that she had come out in only a thin dress. She was so worried about this problem that she forgot to put on an extra layer of clothes.

She hugged Xie Huai'an tightly.

The uneasiness in my heart attacked my whole body.

She didn't sleep all night.

In the next few days, she didn't dare go out, for fear of meeting Uncle Zhang and being recognized by him at the door.

But she lived in fear even during such days.

When will it end?

Soon, it was Xie's mother's birthday.

Xie Huai'an planned to hold a grand birthday party. In previous years, his mother did not want to be affected by the limelight of a powerful official like him, so she always kept a low profile and celebrated countless birthdays at home without letting anyone know.

This time, he wanted to have a big banquet.

Chu Li was also planning what to give to Xie's mother, but she couldn't come up with any idea after thinking for a long time.

Xie's mother's only wish is that the Xie family has descendants.

Why not just give her a child?
But what she didn't expect was that Xie's mother actually said: "Now that your aunt has been driven out of the house, she must be invited to the birthday party. After all, the friendship has lasted for so many years, so you should invite them!"

Xie Huai'an nodded.

Now, Hatsuri was really panicking.

If I let those mother and daughter come over, I'm afraid they will expose me on the spot.

But this day will always come.

"System, what should I do?"

"Su Su! The best way is to play badly! If they find out, they find out. What if Xie Huai'an stands on your side? Then we win."

Hatsuri nodded, "That makes sense!"

So, she really didn't worry anymore.

The day came to Xie's mother's birthday. She was particularly active that day and guests came one after another. Those women who had claimed that Xie's daughter-in-law looked different were stunned when they saw Chu Li's appearance!
Who on earth spread false rumors about this beautiful girl?
This is totally a living person.

Hatsuri felt embarrassed by the praise.

Suddenly, a voice came from behind: "Aunt, my mother and I will definitely come to your birthday party. We have brought you a big gift today."

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