[✓](1)Lady Gu Is Too Weak To Fend For Herself

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Chapter 265: Common Language Between Illegitimate Daughters

“There are cockroaches in the basement, and it’s very humid. I won’t be able to sleep. If you want me to sleep in the basement, I’ll just sleep in my adoptive mother’s house. Although we’re not related by blood, at least I have my own room. I don’t have to step on eggshells around the servants either…”

Every single word of Qiao Xi’s seemed to be a blade as she voiced out all the grievances and unwillingness she had felt all these years.

The young man who spoke up for Qiao Rou earlier immediately looked embarrassed and retreated.

Xue Yi sneered. “I’ve learned something today. The illegitimate daughter stole the eldest miss’ room while the eldest miss was forced to sleep in the basement… Madam Xu, you’re really capable!”

Xu Mei’s mind buzzed. “No, it’s not like that…”

Xue Yi’s words were sharp. “Although the Qiao family’s house isn’t big, it’s still a villa. The servants all have their own rooms, but they’re letting Qiao Xi sleep in the basement? As expected of a mistress. Her reputation isn’t good and she’s also vicious!”

Everyone nodded.

Qiao Rou shed tears aggrievedly. “Boo-hoo… Sister, I didn’t mean to. I’m sorry, I’ll give up my room right now. I don’t deserve to stay in your room… Boo-hoo…”

“Since you know that you’re not worthy, how did you still have the gall to stay in that room for so long? You’ve been living with a clear conscience for so many years. Why are you talking nonsense now?”

Xue Yi berated coldly, “You even had the cheek to clean a room for Qiao Xi? Just give up your room. Why are you acting pitiful here?”

Qiao Xi sighed in her heart. Sister Yi was indeed the daughter of the Xue family. With her around, there was no need for her to speak at all.

Qiao Rou’s face was pale as she clenched her fists. Her nails dug into her palms as her body swayed.

“Qiao Xi! Don’t accuse Rou Rou!”

Wang Qing shouted, “When you went missing, no one was staying in that room, which was why Rou Rou moved in. She’s also a daughter of the Qiao family, so why can’t she stay there?

“She has been staying there for so many years, yet you want to snatch it away. She’s a little reluctant to part with it. Isn’t this normal? Don’t be so unforgiving!”

Qiao Xi calmly listened to Wang Qing’s angry roar and said unhurriedly, “That room was decorated by me and my deceased mother. My mother designed it according to my preferences. Moreover, the room also has my mother’s jewelry, precious antiques, and paintings.”

Her tone was gentle, but every word was sonorous. Xu Mei’s face was as pale as paper.

Qiao Xi slowly said, “I didn’t mind if Qiao Rou stayed in my room when I wasn’t around, but after I returned to the Qiao family, I was made to stay in the basement.

“Wang Qing, I heard that your Wang family has an illegitimate daughter who’s about your age. Can you let the illegitimate daughter stay in your room and occupy the jewelry, clothes, and shoes in your room? What do you think?”

“No.” Xue Yi smiled and said, “Qiao Xi, you’re wrong about something. Wang Qing is not the daughter of the first wife. She’s also an illegitimate daughter, so it’s reasonable for her to speak up for Qiao Rou. After all, they share a common language.”

Everyone immediately looked at Wang Qing with disdain.

“She’s also an illegitimate daughter!”

Qiao Xi pretended to be surprised. “So that’s how it is! No wonder you’re so close to Qiao Rou. I understand now.”