Chapter 17: Quarrels and Destiny
The two of them parted on bad terms without saying a few words.
Jiang Si knew that You Lu and the others were right to give her advice, she understood it all, but they didn't understand why she was so angry, because they didn't know why she asked Xie Yunshuo that question.
Although Jiang Si is indeed a chivalrous person who stands up for justice and fights for the weak, it would be meddling if she blamed Xie Yunshuo just for Xie Qinghan's matter.
Even Xie Qinghan herself had never quarreled with her family over such a thing, so why should she? It was really not worth it.
The reason why she asked was not just because she felt sorry for her third sister, but also because she was thinking of herself.
I thought of how Xie Yunshuo originally wanted to marry a virtuous wife who was impeccable in the secular world.
Because he thought this way, everyone made such distinctions and judgments, believing that only virtuous women were good women worthy of praise, while the rest were heretics.
Because of this, when she changed her words while offering tea today, those uncles and aunts treated her so coldly.
Because she came from a humble background and had no reputation for being virtuous.
After all, the culprit was Xie Yunshuo, and she was taking her anger out on him.
In addition, she had already had some grudges against Xie Yunshuo, and she had made a preconceived judgment on him, and he did not try to argue.
All kinds of emotions are intertwined. Even if Xie Yunshuo is not an unforgivable villain in the matter of his third sister, he is definitely not an innocent person.
She was resentful of him, and with Jiang Si's temper, she naturally didn't want to bother with him anymore.
Xie Yunshuo was also very angry when he saw her getting smaller and smaller.
It was a good thing that she cared about Xie Qinghan. Her intentions were touching and sincere, but how could she blame him?
Xie Yunshuo felt wronged and uneasy.
A heart that was already prone to ups and downs was hammered by her a few times, and it suddenly became like boiling water on fire, rolling endlessly and difficult to calm down.
One after another, hot bubbles exploded in his chest and rushed straight to his temples, causing his forehead to swell and ache.
Because of his fluctuating emotions, he stood under the pergola outside the yard for a long time, trying to forget his troubles and calm down.
However, because of Jiang Si's sharp accusations, he not only failed to calm down, but became even more upset.
Scenes of his third sister growing up emerged in his mind one after another. As he recounted the past, he gradually realized that the teachings given to his third sister by his family, like catching eagles and trimming their feathers, or catching wolves and pulling out their teeth, were eroding her nature.
The mother's teaching is to raise a noble lady who is praised by others in the secular sense.
She locked Xie Qinghan in a cage and raised her into an exquisite bird, then hung it under the eaves of the mansions of princes, dukes, generals and ministers for people to admire and comment on. They would then praise the bird, saying that the bird in the general's mansion was well-raised and well-behaved, and that it was beautiful and sensible.
Realizing this scene, Xie Yunshuo felt a deep hole in his heart, like a dry well, deep and dark, with no bottom in sight.
It was as if all his usual beliefs had flowed through the hole, disappearing without a trace and draining away all his strength.
Jiang Si and Xia Rongyi's views stood on opposite sides of the confrontation.
However, we cannot say that the mother’s parenting style is wrong, as it has always been like this since ancient times.
What is incorrect is that this cannot be applied to everyone and cannot be generalized.
If Xie Qinghan is naturally fond of literature and writing, this would be suitable.
But she is not the type to be confined to the inner house, which is not right.
After calming down, Xie Yunshuo thought about it for a while, and his thoughts gradually leaned towards what Jiang Si said.
Unconsciously, the boiling emotions in my heart gradually cooled down.
But he was still angry.
Jiang Si always talked and laughed with everyone around her. Even if her uncle, aunt, brothers and sisters obviously treated her coldly, she still smiled and didn't care at all.
Why did she look at him with such a cold expression, without a good face or a smile?
Of course, it wasn't that he wanted to see her smile at him, but he just couldn't understand why she wouldn't even pretend to smile in front of him.
Having such unwilling thoughts made it difficult for Xie Yunshuo to be indifferent to her differential treatment.
It would be great if he could really not care. No matter whether she was laughing or crying, cold or hot, he would not care at all.
But Xie Yunshuo was not destined to be such a cold and indifferent person.
Qiu Ze and Jiao Shan stood guarding nearby, their hair ruffled with worry. They didn't dare to speak and could only watch their master, who was furious and solemn.
The handsome man had a frown on his face, which he couldn't relax for a long time. The hem of his clothes that fluttered as he walked revealed a strong murderous aura.
Both of the attendants knew that beneath Xie Yunshuo's wide clothes was a body of immense strength, so they were afraid that the young master would suddenly use external force to vent his anger and hurt them.
Their eldest son could probably break the railing with one kick.
Just like the word "reckless man" that the lady spat out as she walked away just now.
If Xie Yunshuo is a reckless man, then not everyone can bear this title. Madam's words may be rough but her point is true.
When their eldest son was outside the Great Wall, the northern barbarians gave him the nickname "Na Gu Ta", which means little lion.
Fortunately, the furious lion somehow managed to calm down after just one stick of incense.
But there was still anger hidden between his brows.
Qiu Ze thought to himself, Madam has made the young master extremely angry, it really is true that there is always someone who can conquer you.
There are mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people.
Then, seeing Xie Yunshuo walking towards the main house, the two of them hurriedly moved to follow him.
In Xie Yunshuo's memory, what remained from the previous moment was the sharp look in Jiang Si's eyes when she argued with him, and the sharp tone in her mouth when she spoke.
He came to the door and the maid guarding the door bowed her head. As soon as Xie Yunshuo stepped in, he heard Jiang Si's laughter that was like the sound of silver bells hitting the wind.
"Thank goodness she's thoughtful. When I can go out in a few days, I'm going to treat them well."
Her voice was as clear as jade beads colliding, and seemed to be seeping with honey. It was something Xie Yunshuo had never heard before.
He was inadvertently lost in thought.
Listening further, I heard her maid say, "Now that Madam is married, you will be freer to travel than before. You and Miss Xiao, Miss Qin and the others will be able to go to more places."
Among her close friends, Jiang Si got married the earliest.
Although the people of the Xuan Dynasty were relatively civilized and the rules and curfews were much looser than those of the previous dynasty, there were still differences between unmarried girls and married women.
Women can show their faces in public and go to many places, but girls in the boudoir have to be more cautious.
Thinking about the future, Jiang Si felt happier and happier. Getting married did have its benefits.
As they were talking and laughing, they heard Ningshuang's voice coming from outside, "The eldest young master is back."
Then, a group of calm and generous footsteps came in, different from the woman's.
Not knowing how long Xie Yunshuo had been standing outside, or whether he had heard their conversation, Jiang Si turned her head to look at him, and his expression was still sullen.
She glanced at him, pretending not to see him, and continued fiddling with the things in the box at hand, concentrating on looking at the gifts her close friends had given her to add to her makeup.
When she came back just now, she wanted to find something to do to change the gloom in her heart. Then she remembered the dowry given by relatives and friends when she got married, so she asked someone to bring it out and have a look.
Seeing the rare antiques that Qin Zhiyi and the others had spent a lot of effort and money to get, Jiang Si's mood suddenly brightened up.
At this moment, the depressed mood just now has disappeared.
After getting out of it, Jiang Si herself was also surprised. Perhaps because they were both women, honor and disgrace were part of the same thing, she couldn't help but immerse herself in Xie Qinghan's affairs.
The anger rushed to her head and she couldn't hold it in. She also realized that there was a reason why she couldn't stand Xie Yunshuo, so her emotions were out of control.
I feel better now. Although I don't think Xie Yunshuo is completely innocent, I am not that angry anymore.
She thought that after all, he was just her brother and could not interfere in the affairs of the inner house, so it was useless to tell him.
As the eldest sister-in-law, Jiang Si can do something to show her care for her younger sister. As long as she is sincere, there is no problem.
As long as Xie Yunshuo doesn't interfere, she will continue to quarrel with him if he intervenes.
But at this time she didn't want to say anything to him anymore, as the two of them had no idea what was going on.
With a plan in mind, Jiang Si just fiddled with the things in her dowry box.
Xie Yunshuo sat in the middle hall and gave instructions to his two servants, asking them to move the bookshelves and desks from the study, put a bed in, bring in a few four-fold screens, and hang curtains in the middle as partitions.
The plan was to have the inner room of the study converted into a bedroom, and he would live there from now on.
Jiang Si fiddled with a jade peach and plum bonsai in front of her, and her mood improved. No matter what, Xie Yunshuo's move to quietly move out of the main room was a good thing.
He gave this place to her, compromised, and looked like he was quietly suffering the loss. This was much more pleasing to the eye than the unyielding and unyielding attitude he had shown when they had disputes in the past.
Jiang Si was in a good mood and was more likely to be kind. Seeing that he had made all the arrangements, she took the initiative to talk to him across the air.
"How is lunch arranged at the mansion?"
When Xie Yunshuo looked up, he suddenly saw Jiang Si leaning against the table on the kang, her slender fingers supporting her smooth and fragrant cheek. Her unintentional posture was obviously charming.
He turned his eyes away, did not answer her, and called the maid instead.
"Ningshuang, tell the lady."
Ningshuang responded, walked up to Jiang Si, bent down and explained to her in detail the old rules and regulations for dining in the various courtyards of the general's mansion.
Jiang Si listened quietly, her eyes as narrow as a wind knife passing across Xie Yunshuo's face.
Doesn’t he have a mouth?
Why let the maid talk to her?
Her mood had just improved, but he brought it down again.
She knew that Xie Yunshuo was unwilling to talk to her, so she asked the maid to do it for her. Even if he had nothing to do, he would reduce his interactions with her, keep a distance from her, and deliberately be indifferent.
Jiang Si sneered.
He didn't want it this way, but she wanted it that way.
After listening to Ning Shuang's explanation, she asked, "What does your eldest son like to eat?"
Xie Yunshuo still didn't raise his eyes when he heard her mention him.
Why did he let Ningshuang tell her? Because when he saw Jiang Si's charming demeanor just now, he subconsciously avoided looking at her.
But if I want to reply to her, I have to look at her. Otherwise, it would be weird to talk while looking somewhere else.
He noticed from the corner of his eye that she was still sitting like that, with her waist slumped down in a crescent shape, which was a bit thrilling.
So Xie Yunshuo could only continue looking elsewhere, keeping silent and letting Ningshuang answer.
This resulted in Xie Yunshuo still ignoring Jiang Si even though she had told him about things related to him.
Jiang Si was angry and spoke in a displeased tone.
"It's all meat, it's too greasy. Give me four vegetable dishes."
Ningshuang just said that the meal portions at Xian Yi Ju include three hot dishes and one cold dish, three meat dishes and one vegetable dish, and one or two soups.
When Xie Yunshuo was dining alone, there were five cups, plates and bowls on the table.
Jiang Si said she wanted to eat four vegetarian dishes, which clearly meant that she would not let Xie Yunshuo eat well.
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