Chapter 69 The moon was at its highest point in the sky, and he walked into Yuechuan Pavilion.
At night, Mrs. Xie still hadn't eaten.
She sat in the warm room, clutching her handkerchief anxiously, until Aunt Xu came back. Madam Xie hurriedly asked, "How is it? Where is the person?"
Just now she sent someone to invite the girl over, but she didn't expect that Xie Qiao happened to come back and took the girl back by him.
She was really a little curious about what kind of girl could allow her icy son to meet her in person.
Nanny Xu said, "The eldest master personally brought the person to Mo'an Residence, arranged meals for him, and then took him to Yuechuan Pavilion."
"Yuechuan Pavilion?" Madam Xie was even more surprised: "He actually let someone stay there?!"
Madam Xu nodded. She couldn't believe it either. "Yes, the eldest master personally led people there and arranged for Xiao Luo to be her maid."
Mrs. Xie couldn't believe her ears.
This, this, this?
Madam Xie said anxiously, "Quick! Call the eldest master here, I will ask him myself!"
Before anyone could leave, Mrs. Xie called out to them, “Wait!”
The maid who was about to leave stopped and turned back to listen to instructions.
I only heard Mrs. Xie suppress her curiosity and said, "Forget it, let's not go."
She knows what kind of personality her own son has.
He had been very proficient in books and poetry since he was a child, but his personality was like that of the marquis, and he was not liked by others.
Staying in the temple for two years completely changed him.
Not even a word.
If she rashly called him over to ask, he would definitely be angry.
I think she controls too much.
Madam Xie was just thinking about it when she heard a maid outside say, "Greetings, young master."
Xie Qiao said "hmm" faintly.
Then he stopped outside the warm room and said, "Mother, are you free? I have something to tell you."
Xie Qiao's voice was flat, as usual, and no emotion could be heard from him.
Mrs. Xie quickly invited the person in and pretended to know nothing: "What's wrong? Have you eaten? How about sharing some?"
Xie Qiao stood not too far from Madam Xie, and bowed respectfully to her first, then said, "Mother, someone came to look for me today. Since I was not at home, I came to ask for your permission. I am sorry to bother you."
Madam Xie said indifferently: "It doesn't matter. You have already seen the person. What's the matter?"
"I have already arranged the people. They are in Yuechuan Pavilion." Xie Qiao said calmly.
"You want to stay in the mansion?" Madam Xie put down her chopsticks and asked, "Is there a place you need me to arrange?"
Xie Qiao paused and said, "There is something I would like to trouble you with, mother."
Mrs. Xie was a little excited: "You say!"
This was the first time Xie Qiao had asked to trouble her for something in all these years!
That's right.
Only in this way did she feel that her eldest son was a little closer to her.
Xie Qiao thought for a moment and said, "Her surname is Song, and her name is Song Jin. She was my benefactor when I was in Chongzhou. Now she has come to me because she is coveted by the King of Qi. So I thought of recognizing her as my adopted sister and letting her live in my mansion."
"King Qi?" Madam Xie's expression darkened.
She knew about this when the King of Qi had not left Kyoto, and that Xie Qiao was forced to go to the temple because of the Zheng family and the King of Qi.
A year ago, the King of Qi suddenly returned to the capital without any imperial edict, saying that he was unwell and needed to go back to the capital to recuperate. He stayed there for a year.
His Majesty was a gentle person. Seeing that he was his uncle, he had no way of driving him away and could only be careful and cautious.
How could such a nice little girl offend the King of Qi?
The Prince of Qi is now nearly forty years old and has not yet married a queen. He must have ulterior motives and may be doing something shameful in his fiefdom.
I'm still not idle now that I'm back in Kyoto!
This little girl probably did nothing, but the King of Qi coveted her beauty!
"I understand. She is very safe in the mansion. Even if the King of Qi is crazy, he will not come to the mansion to snatch her away!" Mrs. Xie was filled with anger when the King of Qi was mentioned.
If it weren’t for the King of Qi, her eldest son wouldn’t have completely turned into ice!
"Don't be angry, mother. I can handle the matter of the King of Qi. I want to trouble you about something else." Xie Qiao's voice seemed to be softer: "Ajin doesn't have a good impression of wealthy families. She might feel a little restrained living here. This Xie Mansion..."
"What's wrong with the Xie Mansion?!" Madam Xie glanced at him and said, "Although we are a wealthy family, we are not old-fashioned and reserved. You and your father are the only two people in the Xie Mansion who have stern faces! Although the mother-in-law doesn't like to talk, she never makes trouble or pays attention to trivial matters!"
"Especially you!" Madam Xie became angrier the more she thought about it. "You have been bound by those clan rules since you were a child, which is why you have become this weird person now!"
After Mrs. Xie finished scolding, she realized that Xie Qiao's expression was not right.
She was stunned.
It's all her fault!
Xie Qiao had always been a conservative and cold person, and he had been the patriarch of the Xie family for so many years, so no one could disobey him.
He is not close to himself.
It’s all her fault. She’s used to scolding the second child.
Mrs. Xie tried to make amends cautiously, but Xie Qiao said, "Mother is right."
Mrs. Xie: Ah?
Before Mrs. Xie could react, Xie Qiao said, "I'll trouble you mother in the future."
"It's okay!" Madam Xie said, "Leave it to me, don't worry!"
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Song Jin couldn't sleep as he had just arrived at a new place.
She had finished her bath and was now wearing a light pink nightgown. The nightgown was soft, comfortable and thin against her body.
Que'er had returned to her room and went to sleep, Xiaoluo also slept in the outer room. As the moonlight gradually dimmed, Song Jin was the only one left.
She was actually a little confused.
How come when I came to my senses, I found myself in Xie’s mansion?
Song Jin sat up, hugging the quilt, and looked around the room.
The moonlight was bright, and the cold moonlight outside shone in, illuminating the layers of veil in the house.
The gauze was like pouring moonlight, and the whole room was bright even without the candles lit.
Song Jin suddenly thought of what happened just now.
She came in a hurry and did not bring any change of clothes, but Xiao Luo opened Yuechuan Pavilion's wardrobe, which was full of brand new dresses.
Every piece is her favorite style and color, even the size is hers.
Song Jin felt a little embarrassed, but Xiao Luo said that these were all prepared by the eldest master in Yuechuan Pavilion a long time ago, and let Song Jin use them at will.
Song Jin's heart paused.
She vaguely felt that these clothes and jewelry of Xie Qiao seemed to be prepared for her.
But these dresses don’t look like they were prepared recently, but have been here for a long time.
Or maybe...
Was there anyone living in Yuechuan Pavilion before?
Song Jin frowned slightly.
Anyway, none of this was her business. After the matter with King Qi was over, she would go back to run her shop.
Song Jin turned over and fell asleep while hugging the quilt. Meanwhile, in Mo'an Residence, which was separated by a wall, Xie Qiao was sitting by the window, looking in the direction of Yuechuan Pavilion.
The corners of his mouth were raised, and his fingertips rubbed unconsciously, as if touching the girl's cheek.
When he thought that Song Jin was so close to him, he couldn't help but have shameful thoughts.
He wanted to find Song Jin.
He wanted to find her.
Late at night, on the bed, in Yuechuan Pavilion.
That was supposed to be their new home and also his wife's residence.
Song Jin slept well all night. When she woke up, she saw Xiao Luo had already prepared water for washing. Seeing Song Jin wake up, Xiao Luo asked, "Girl, are you awake?"
"Yeah." Song Jin was a little embarrassed, "It's okay, I can do it myself, no need to trouble you."
"Miss, you don't have to be polite. This is what I should do." Xiao Luo said, and then said, "Just now, Aunt Xu came to tell me that the lady will come to see you in a while. Miss, you can get up and pack your things."
"Madam?" Song Jin was a little nervous.
"Yes, she is the mother of our eldest and second sons. Miss, don't be afraid. Our lady is very easy to get along with." Xiao Luo said, and took out a light pink dress from the closet: "Miss, how about wearing this later?"
Song Jin was washing her face. She turned around and immediately fell in love with the dress. She nodded, "Yeah, this one."
After washing up and having breakfast, Song Jin sat obediently in the yard.
She thought about it and asked Xiao Luo in a low voice: "Should I go see the lady myself?"
"Miss, it's okay. Madam said you just arrived and you're still a little unfamiliar. It's the same for her." Xiao Luo then said, "And the eldest master has already talked to Madam last night. Miss, don't worry."
It turns out that Xie Qiao has already finished speaking...
I don’t know how Xie Qiao would describe their relationship.
wrong.
Their relationship was originally that of brother and sister.
They had already agreed that what happened before should be treated as if it never happened.
Song Jin was just thinking when a voice came from outside.
She quickly stood up and stood obediently at the door, watching the lady in a blue dress enter the yard.
She had a smile and curiosity on her face. When she saw Song Jin, her eyes widened: "You are Song Jin, right?"
Song Jin bowed politely: "Meet Madam Xie."
"Get up, get up!" Mrs. Xie stretched out her hand and helped Song Jin up personally, looking at him intently.
The more I watch it, the more I like it.
Especially since she was his son's benefactor, he felt a little grateful and liked her even more!
Mrs. Xie helped the man up, took Song Jin's hand, and led him to the small garden in the yard.
There are several stone benches in the small garden, covered with thick cushions, so it is not cold at all.
Mrs. Xie took Song Jin to sit down. Seeing that Song Jin was a little nervous, she smiled and said, "I heard from Xie Qiao that your name is Song Jin. You helped him when you were in Chongzhou. You are his benefactor."
Song Jin blinked.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
It turned out that this is what Xie Qiao said to Madam Xie. Xie Qiao really kept his word and did not let anyone know about their previous relationship, not even telling his own mother.
After understanding the path Xie Qiao had paved for her, Song Jin felt much more relaxed. Besides, she was a very open-minded girl.
She smiled politely: "Yes, my name is Song Jin. I came to Xie's house because I encountered some troubles. I want my brother to help me."
Song Jin is cute, especially when she smiles, the little dimples on her cheeks are so charming.
Mrs. Xie looked at the little girl in front of her and liked her very much.
She was wearing a light pink dress and had a few small flower hairpins on her hair. She looked fresh and tender, like a fragrant and soft cake.
She really wanted to pinch Song Jin's face——
She has long wanted such a well-behaved and cute little girl!
Mrs. Xie restrained herself and looked at Song Jin, who looked young, and asked, "Miss, how old are you this year?"
"Madam, I am eighteen years old."
"Eighteen years old, really not too old." Mrs. Xie smiled, she couldn't help laughing at the little girl in front of her.
If she could have a daughter, she would be just as cute!
Before she met Song Jin, she was still thinking that since this girl could come to see Xie Qiao and Xie Qiao hadn't chased her away, she was still wondering if this girl had something going on with Xie Qiao.
But now looking at...
This little girl is eight years younger than Xie Qiao, and she looks so cute and lovely, and she doesn't seem like the kind of person who would cause trouble.
It is normal for Xie Qiao to recognize her as his sister.
Mrs. Xie asked again: "Do you have anyone else in your family? If they are in trouble, we can take them in and take care of them together."
"No, thank you, ma'am." Song Jin said softly, "I'm the only one in my family now."
"Oh, so." Mrs. Xie felt a little sorry. She hadn't expected that the girl's life was so miserable and she was actually an orphan.
Mrs. Xie's heartache suddenly exploded, and she wanted to hold the little girl in her arms and coax her.
She said, "Don't be sad. Since you are Xie Qiao's adopted sister, I am also your mother. You will be a member of the Xie Mansion in the future, and no one outside will dare to bully you!"
Song Jin could feel Mrs. Xie's kindness and enthusiasm.
She seemed to really like herself.
Thinking of this, Song Jin nodded gratefully: "Thank you very much, Madam. I am doing well in Xie Mansion. I have Que'er and Xiaoluo to accompany me."
"Okay, if there is anything you want in the future, or anything else, you can tell me!" Madam Xie asked, "Did you go to the spring banquet a few days ago? If not, there will be a few banquets in two days, you can go with me."
By confirming her identity as the young lady of the Xie family, the King of Qi would not dare to prove that he was targeting her openly!
"I've been to the Spring Banquet. It was very lively." Song Jin replied.
"You went to the Spring Banquet! How was it? Did you see anyone you liked? If so, tell me and I'll make the decision for you!" Mrs. Xie said, and suddenly she thought of something. She asked in a low voice, "Did you see Xie Qiao that day? I heard that he had a crush on someone that day and saw a girl. Do you know who that girl was?"
Spring Banquet?
Xie Qiao went there too? !
He has a lover? !
Song Jin was a little confused.
She didn't even see Xie Qiao that day!
And that day, he actually met the girl he liked!
Song Jin suddenly felt a little sad.
And some things seem to be able to be explained.
No wonder Xie Qiao was so polite and looked for her so frequently when he was paying off his debt to her.
By this calculation, he really wanted to pay it back quickly so that the debt between the two of them could be settled quickly.
So...
He is a widower and it is his own fault that he has delayed his career.
Song Jin felt a little guilty thinking about it.
She couldn't tell the truth, so she could only say, "I didn't know my brother was at the Spring Banquet that day, and I didn't see him, nor did I know which girl he fell in love with."
"That's right. He is so deep-minded. I guess no one knows except himself. Never mind. We won't care about him!" Mrs. Xie was just trying it out. She didn't expect Song Jin to really know. Her eyes returned to Song Jin: "How about this, I will call you Xiao Jin from now on?"
When she was in Chunliu Lane, the elders who had a good relationship with her also called her that.
Song Jin felt very cordial.
She smiled and replied, "Sure, thank you ma'am."
"In that case, I have one more thing to ask..." Mrs. Xie rubbed her hands, "Can I pinch your dimples?"
Song Jin was stunned for a moment, then generously turned his face over: "Yeah, sure."
The little girl was so well-behaved that Mrs. Xie's heart melted.
She touched the dimple gently.
She really likes it!
The sun was setting slowly, and Xie Qiao came out of the palace as usual. He stepped into the carriage, with a smile on his face.
When he thought of his little wife waiting for him in the mansion, he couldn't help but laugh.
Today he has sent people to move all of Song Jin's things into Xie's mansion, and has also sent someone to deliver a reply to King Qi, explaining Song Jin's current status and that she is afraid that she cannot work as a cook in King Qi's mansion.
The King of Qi's entry into the capital is not legitimate, so he should be cautious.
Besides, he is a close minister of the emperor and the head of the Xie family. If he speaks up, the King of Qi will definitely not have any evil intentions.
This is not Chongzhou.
This is Kyoto.
The carriage rushed to Xie's house. Fu Cang's voice came from outside the carriage: "Sir, you didn't sleep all night last night. Why don't you take a rest now?"
Xie Qiao said calmly: "Nothing."
When he thought of Song Jin waiting for him in the mansion, he didn't feel sleepy at all.
After returning home, Xie Qiao ate less and changed into a comfortable set of pajamas.
When the moon was at its highest point in the sky, everyone in the Xie residence went to bed.
Only Xie Qiao walked into Yuechuan Pavilion.
He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door.
I only heard the girl inside whisper, "Come in."
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