Xiao Yao

Xiao Yao’s self-evaluation: obedient, sensible, and a proper lady.

However, in the eyes of others, she was mischievous, pretended to be well-behaved, and lazed around to get through the days....

Chapter 81 Discussion

Xiao Jingyan, who is recuperating at home, lives a much more comfortable life than Yu Xianrong. Not only does he have people who care about him and take good care of him, but he also has a little niece who often chats with him to keep him entertained. His life is as comfortable as it can be.

This kind of life was fine for a day or two, but after a long time, Xiao Jingkang was the first to quit. He found a place where everyone was present and expressed his dissatisfaction that had accumulated for many days in public.

"Fourth brother, Ping An has to study every day and learn etiquette and talents. She's already very tired. As an uncle, you don't feel sorry for her, but you actually asked her to chat with you. That's a bit too much!"

"Brother, I'm doing this for Ping An's sake! When she's with me, she's resting. I can also help you enlighten her and persuade her, so that Ping An won't have anyone to talk to about her worries. Ping An, don't you agree?"

It was simply far-fetched talk. Xiao Yao pretended not to understand what her fourth uncle said and just replied perfunctorily with a "Hehe".

"Starting tomorrow, Ping'an doesn't have to go to your fourth uncle's house anymore. The weather is getting colder and colder. Isn't it a hassle?" General Xiao finally couldn't help but stood up. If it weren't for his old wife who kept telling him that their youngest son was lonely and pitiful, and if he only got along well with Ping'an, he would probably react more strongly than his eldest son.

"No, Ping'an and I are not just playing around. I often teach her painting techniques. If you don't believe me, you can ask Ping'an." Xiao Jingyan was one of the few people in his life who showed a spirit of dedication, but he was misunderstood by his family. Tianyu was the person who was most wronged. He was the one who was wronged the most. He kept wailing in his heart.

"My fourth uncle taught me how to paint." I am an honest and good child. My fourth uncle is indeed my enlightenment teacher in painting, and many of his views are very advanced. I am afraid that only I, who comes from another world, can accept them. The relationship between the two is both teacher and friend.

"See, see, my kindness is not rewarded." The enchanting face coupled with the aggrieved expression, no matter how you look at it, makes people feel... out of place.

"But Fourth Uncle should still get more rest, so... if I have time in the future, I will come to accompany you." Between Fourth Uncle and Daddy, Xiao Yao of course stood firmly on the side of her family.

Besides, she is really busy now. Xiao Yao has put researching the method of making cream cake on the agenda, hoping to give everyone a surprise during the New Year. If successful, she believes that her grandmother and mother will like it.

"Don't forget what you said." It doesn't matter even if you forget. If you don't come to me, I can still come to you! Xiao Jingyan decided secretly.

"Brother Yan, how about I send two maids to serve you." With a confidante, perhaps her son would not be so lonely. If this could make her son think that he should get married and have children, Qin thought of this possibility and became more and more satisfied with her decision.

The older, married people naturally understood the implicit meaning of Qin's words and kept their heads down in silence. The Xiao family's long-standing harmony within the inner chambers was largely due to the lack of concubines or maids in the various courtyards. Now that their mother (the mother-in-law) had spoken like this, the son and daughter-in-law didn't know how to respond, so they could only remain silent.

"Please don't." He didn't want to annoy his sisters-in-law. Other people's yards were clean, but he made it so noisy here. What would his sisters-in-law think?

If any of my brothers learns from me, our family will never have a peaceful life again.

Xiao Yao pretended not to understand what her grandmother meant, and thought to herself that if her grandmother really arranged a maid like that for her fourth uncle, she must not sit idly by and must find a way to get rid of her. If the Xiao family wanted to remain harmonious and peaceful, they must never allow a woman like Xiao San'er to exist.

"The grandchildren are still here, what are you talking about here?" General Xiao scolded his wife slightly unhappily. He was quite generous to his son. Why didn't you arrange for two maids to serve me?

The men in the Xiao family are not lustful. Otherwise, given that General Xiao has been away from home for many years, if he were a lustful man, he would have brought back countless sisters for Qin.

"I just saw that Brother Yan was lonely." Qin Shi also realized that there were two pairs of sons and daughters-in-law sitting below. What she said could easily lead to misunderstandings. She quickly explained, "Since Brother Yan doesn't want it, forget it. The eldest and second sons have time to spend more time with your younger brother, playing chess and fishing. Our family has always been quiet, and it's not appropriate to have too many people."

Fortunately, the old lady was not confused, and the women below all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xiao Si, the New Year is coming soon. Don't forget the agreement we made." General Xiao scolded his youngest son again.

"Yes, Brother Yan will be 25 years old during the Chinese New Year, and his mother will be..." Nowadays, whenever someone mentions the age of her youngest son, Qin will automatically talk about the issue of getting married and having children.

"I feel dizzy. This is not good. This is not good. I need to find a place to lie down for a while." The old mother started to mutter to herself again. If she didn't leave now, when would she leave?

"Brother Yan, you're not feeling well. Send someone to call the doctor."

"Let's go." General Xiao looked at his old wife with pity. Even Ajun and Aqi could see through this trick, but she was the only one who took it seriously every time.

After leaving Ninghetang, everyone formed groups of three or five, chatting as they walked.

The four youngest children naturally gathered together, and their topic gradually shifted from playing to Xiao Jingyan.

"Uncle Si, why don't you get married? My mother said that as soon as you get married, I will immediately have a sister-in-law." Xiao Qi said slowly. Even he, who never knew how to worry, began to feel anxious.

My second cousin from my uncle's family is still waiting at home to become my sister-in-law! He is really looking forward to someone in the family getting married soon, so that they can wear new clothes, receive wedding money, and most importantly, there will be countless delicious foods!

"My second brother is not young anymore. If he gets married, I will have money to earn." Xiao Jun sighed helplessly with his hands behind his back.

Fourth uncle is wasting time. It's fine if he doesn't want his nephews to get rich, but it's really wrong for him to block his own path to wealth.

"Shh." Xiao Yao put her finger on her lips. If her grandmother heard the conversation between the two, it would be like adding fuel to the fire. Not only would her grandmother be angry, but her mother would also be worried.

"I think we can also help Fourth Uncle." Xiao Yuan had an expression that said, "I have a good idea, come and ask me quickly." After he finished speaking, he shook his chubby little body with pride.

"How can we help?" Three voices sounded at the same time.

"My grandparents are going back to Beijing." Seeing that her meaning was not immediately understood, she hurriedly continued: "They have been away for many years. They will definitely hold a banquet when they come back. We will go together then. If we see a young lady that everyone likes and that Fourth Uncle probably won't dislike, we will..." Xiao Yuan stretched out her hand and shook it. What she wanted to express was that after choosing the right person, she would let her aunt and mother take action.

It is inevitable that there will be deviations in everyone's understanding of a silent action.

"Kidnap the bride?" Xiao Jun was very interested in this proposal, but looking at his small body, he felt that even if he took action, the possibility of success would not be very high.

What if four of them came together? Xiao Jun closed his eyes and imagined the scene: four kids as tall as a table dragging a beautiful girl home. What if that girl screamed for help? Or was she being molested?

At that time, are we going to attend the banquet or to ruin the party?

"Who knows what kind of girl Fourth Uncle likes!" Xiao Yao wanted to say 'Miss', but felt that the tone was not right, so she changed her words temporarily.

"Just find someone who looks like my sister, has a body like my mom, and a personality like my aunt, that's fine, okay?"

Not very good. Xiao Jun and Xiao Qi really wanted to say to Xiao Yuan, "Find someone like this and show him to us first."

"If we see the right person, we'll tell my mother and my second and third aunts and ask them to help make the decision." Xiao Yao said after thinking for a while.

"Yeah," "Okay," and "OK," the remaining three people nodded in agreement.