Chapter 31: Too much consideration and virtuousness

Shi Jianli smiled slightly shyly.

"Li'er has always been filial." Ming Weishen pulled Qiao Ruoying to sit down. "Li'er, you sit down too. I heard that you went to see off the three uncles and aunts from the Yuan family early this morning. Have you had breakfast yet?"

She raised her eyes and replied obediently, "Not yet. I wanted to eat lotus seed porridge this morning. I've asked the maid to get it from the kitchen. I'll be able to eat it after I hear my aunt's diagnosis."

"If you want something to eat, just go to the kitchen and ask them to make it."

"Okay, I know, I won't keep quiet."

The doctor of the Chu Mansion was brought in by Lan Xing and stepped forward to check Qiao Ruoying's pulse. "It's a sign of a cold. I'll prescribe two doses of medicine and you'll be fine. Madam, please be careful not to get caught in the wind."

"Okay, I'll trouble you, Doctor Chu."

After hearing the diagnosis, Shi Jianli felt relieved. She said goodbye to the two elders and left Qionghuayuan.

Since Ming Weishen was there, she couldn't stay for breakfast.

After walking for a while, they met Aunt Shi, who looked a little hesitant. Shi Jianli greeted her lightly, "Aunt Shi."

"Ah." Aunt Shi looked her over, feeling somewhat satisfied. She asked in a fond tone, "Where are you coming from, Miss Shi?"

With such a beautiful appearance, no wonder Shier was bewitched by her.

Shi Jianli glanced at her sudden enthusiasm for her and was a little surprised by the intimacy in her tone.

"From my aunt."

"I also have something to ask my wife, so I won't say more to you."

"Okay." Shi Jianli turned around and looked at her back.

Excited yet hesitant, what was bothering her?

Feeling a little hungry, Shi Jianli didn't think any more and returned to her yard.

Aunt Shi asked the maid and got Qiao Ruoying's consent before going in. She saw Qiao Ruoying having breakfast and Ming Weishen was also there.

"Master, Madam."

Qiao Ruoying gently stirred the red date stalk rice porridge in her bowl, raised her eyes to look at her, her expression indifferent, and asked, "Are you looking for me for something?"

Aunt Shi glanced at Ming Weishen, not knowing whether she should say it at this time.

Qiao Ruoying glanced at him and said, "I think you came to see me because of Zhou Shi's matter. As Zhou Shi's father, the master should also know about it. Tell me."

"I am very satisfied with the family you chose for Shi'er. It's Shi'er. He said he already has someone he likes, so I can only let down your kindness."

Qiao Ruoying became interested and asked with a smile, "Oh? Which girl does Zhou Shi like?"

Ming Weishen also sat up straighter and looked over.

Aunt Shi twirled her handkerchief with her fingers. "Shi'er said that he's attracted to our cousin."

The smile on Qiao Ruoying's face faded a little. "I see. I'll go ask Li'er for her opinion. You always know that when I choose a husband for Li'er, I always put her wishes first."

How many cousins ​​are there in this mansion now? Li'er is the only one.

Aunt Shi felt a little uneasy. She tried to maintain a smile and said, "Of course this is as it should be. A girl should be cautious. Just like what we talked about two days ago, finding a matchmaker to go to the Master's house..."

Qiao Ruoying nodded and said, "Go back. I'll send someone to look for you tomorrow."

After Aunt Shi left, she drank some porridge and found it tasteless.

"Not to your liking?" Ming Weishen asked when he saw her like this.

"You're going to catch a cold. Your mouth has no taste." Qiao Ruoying glanced at him.

Ming Weishen knew why she had no appetite. "I think there's nothing wrong with Li'er marrying Shi'er. You love Li'er so much, and I can see her often if she's married. It's no different than if she's not married."

Qiao Ruoying put down the bowl and turned her back to him, "I don't agree."

The bottom of the bowl hit the table with a dull sound.

"Why?" Ming Weishen was puzzled.

"Do you really think that I can treat your other children as my own children without any grudges?" Qiao Ruoying blinked, her eyes suddenly turned red, and tears fell on the back of her hand.

The servants lowered their heads tactfully and retreated quietly.

"Madam, don't cry!" Ming Weishen hurriedly hugged her in his arms, "If you don't agree, then don't agree. Don't cry..."

Qiao Ruoying leaned in his arms, tears falling one after another, "You were the one who said you loved me, and you wanted to marry me. I also admired you. I thought we loved each other and only each other."

"I also know that I was injured during my pregnancy with He'er and couldn't have more children for you. I also feel guilty about it, so you can take a concubine."

"I've been educating your children for these past few years, doing everything I can to ensure they never lack anything. Whenever they were injured or sick, I sought medical treatment for them. This is because I love you and feel guilty about it."

"Why do I have a headache? Haven't I been working so hard these days to choose husbands and future wives for them?"

"It is precisely because I love you that I feel resentful when I look at your children."

"Ming Weishen, what wife who loves her husband would really be willing to share him with another woman?"

"Madam..." Ming Weishen felt soft and guilty, "I'm sorry for you. Madam, you've worked so hard. Please don't cry, okay? It hurts me when you cry."

Qiao Ruoying's eyes were a little cold, her voice still choked with sobs, and she said in a willful tone: "Li'er is pitiful. Now she has no parents to rely on. I treat Li'er as my own daughter and will not marry her to your other sons. I just feel that your son is not worthy of my Li'er."

"If you feel angry, then be angry. I will live with He'er from now on, and He'er will be filial to me as a mother."

If you pretend to be considerate and virtuous for too long, you should also show a little temper, otherwise he will think you are really generous.

If she was really generous, he would be unhappy and feel that she no longer had him in her heart.

"Okay, okay, if you don't want to marry me, then don't get married. Don't get so excited. It's not good for your health." Ming Weishen held her shoulders, gently wiped away her tears, and said distressedly: "If you don't like others, it's okay for you to marry Li'er to He'er. I think they have a good relationship."

Their family background is already high enough, so the daughter-in-law's family background is not that important.

Qiao Ruoying was surprised this time. She wiped her tears with a handkerchief and looked at him several times.

Facing his wife's surprised gaze, Ming Weishen took the handkerchief from her hand and slowly wiped away the tears on her face. He smiled and said, "Am I someone who values ​​family background so much? Without the support of my in-laws, and with my family having been in the military for generations, wouldn't I have reached the rank of civil official by now?"

"Li'er is excellent in every way, so there's no reason for me to be dissatisfied."

"Yes, you are the best." Qiao Ruoying calmed down, "But He'er is taking care of Li'er, but he doesn't have any real feelings for her. He really treats her as a sister. Li'er doesn't have that intention either. How can I force them to get together?"

Her tone was tinged with melancholy. "Ever since that Qiao Jingchuan, I haven't dared to arrange a marriage for Li'er, for fear of finding another Qiao Jingchuan."

"Take your time to look for her. There's no rush. At most, I can keep Li'er for two more years. I treat her like my own daughter. Even if she doesn't marry, I can still support her."

Qiao Ruoying nodded and coaxed, "Li'er has a good uncle."

When a man loves you, he will agree to anything. The good thing about her marrying Ming Weishen is that he really has some true feelings for her, so he will obey her wishes in many things.

After breakfast, Ming Weishen stayed with Qiao Ruoying for a while and then left.

Qiao Ruoying looked at Dong Shuang and said, "Go call Li'er over. I have something to say to her."