Chapter 58: Isn’t it okay to want to see you? ... "Do you know what I was thinking just now?"
"What are you thinking? How are you trying to trick me into doing something evil?"
"Can't you think of me a little better?"
Xie Yunshuo felt wronged and stood still at the door.
Jiang Si patted his arm and said, "Why are you standing still?"
"You think I must be up to something bad, so let's not go in and talk about it outside."
"Alright." Jiang Si pulled him back into the house. "I was just joking with you, how could I not be thinking about you? Don't worry, you're doing fine, aren't you?"
With just one word, Xie Yunshuo's serious and solemn expression disappeared in an instant, and a smile appeared on his face again. He followed Jiang Si into the inner room again.
It's not that Jiang Si is sweet-mouthed and says nice things, it's just that she is really tired today and wants to go back to bed and rest as soon as possible.
Whatever you have to say, say it while lying down.
She spoke without hesitation, which meant that Xie Yunshuo would take her words seriously without any doubt.
After Jiang Si lay down, her eyelids closed unconsciously, and she covered herself with the soft quilt, feeling sleepy.
Xie Yunshuo's whispered voice was heard in his ears.
"While eating dinner, I was thinking about that time when Najib, the old Taoist fortune teller said we were a match made in heaven, but I didn't believe him. But he was right. You and I both have our strengths, but fortunately, because of this marriage, I know when to give in. And your strength is only directed at me. I've practiced martial arts since childhood, so I have a tough skin and can withstand thorns, which is just right."
He spoke with all his heart, a faint smile on his face, his eyes gentler than the soft candlelight, an expression he rarely showed.
After saying this, I felt a little moved and a little embarrassed.
But no one around me spoke.
Xie Yunshuo looked down and saw Jiang Si with a smile on her face and breathing evenly, as if she had fallen asleep.
Xie Yunshuo held his breath, and immediately a breath was blocked in his chest.
He wanted to blame Jiang Si for not being considerate and serious, but then he thought about it and realized that he had no self-control in the afternoon and made her very tired, so she fell asleep as soon as she touched the pillow.
If she didn't hear it, he would just say it again tomorrow morning and make sure she heard it.
After making his plans, Xie Yunshuo also went to sleep.
Jiang Si, who had fallen into a sweet dream, slept soundly because her mother-in-law specially allowed her and Xie Yunshuo to spend time together as a couple, so that they could get along well and there was no need to get up early. They both slept until noon.
When Jiang Si woke up, Xie Yunshuo was already awake. He lent her half of his arm and shoulder to hold her, looking up at the ceiling of the tent, wondering what he was thinking about.
Jiang Si paused for a moment and asked him, "Xie Yunshuo, when did you wake up?"
Hearing the sound, he turned his head, and the light in his eyes was brighter than the sun that had been rising for half a day outside, and it was sparkling.
"Finally you woke up."
He sat up, put his hands on Jiang Si's shoulders, and repeated to her the clear and coherent words he had been thinking about for a quarter of an hour, which Jiang Si had not heard last night, from beginning to end without missing a word.
When Jiang Si's shoulders were held, she thought he was going to do something and was very nervous.
I thought I didn't let him vent his anger last night, so he pounced on me like a hungry tiger again this morning.
Unexpectedly, she was surprised again.
last night……
Yes, Xie Yunshuo seemed to be pouring out his heart last night. She only listened to the beginning, but because her mind was relaxed, she fell asleep without even noticing.
The words he spoke at this moment did sound familiar.
Thinking back on his words, I realized that I didn't hear him say that yesterday, and he wasn't angry at all.
I just saved it up until today to say it again.
Jiang Si was quite shocked.
It's not just the sincerity expressed in Xie Yunshuo's words, but also his adaptable attitude.
Is this still the Xie Yunshuo she knew before?
He had given her too many surprises in the past two days.
Jiang Si realized it later and had doubts.
Just as Xie Yunshuo was waiting for her reply with anticipation, wanting to hear how Jiang Si would react to his heartfelt words, Jiang Si's question was like a hail of bullets, nailing him to the spot.
"Are you moved?"
The expectation in Xie Yunshuo's eyes turned into panic, and the hand holding Jiang Si's shoulder loosened its grip.
"Did you listen to me carefully? Don't you want to say anything?"
Jiang Si opened her mouth, the content unchanged, and insisted: "Are you moved?"
"No, what's the matter?"
Xie Yunshuo let her go, turned his back, and straightened his collar and cuffs which were a little messy after being touched by her all night.
"Okay, I have things to do today. I'll get up and have breakfast with you before leaving the house. I'm going to the military camp and won't be back until the banquet is held at the house."
He spoke a lot of nonsense, but the person behind him didn't respond. He turned around and saw Jiang Si sitting up with her arms propped up.
She stared at him with interest, her bright eyes seemed to be asking - "Are you in love?"
Xie Yunshuo suddenly felt like he had nowhere to hide.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" he asked knowingly, and was so flustered that he even buttoned his clothes inside out.
Jiang Si didn't need him to give an answer. Just looking at his absent-minded and red neck, she knew that he was just too embarrassed to admit it.
Therefore, Jiang Si did not ask any further questions and pretended not to know about it.
"Then let's set the table. Everything will be the same as before. If you're not here, I'll go to Zhixingzhai and eat with my mother and my brothers and sisters, so I won't be bored and miss you."
Xie Yunshuo's heart was beating wildly: "Will you miss me?"
"You are my husband, why shouldn't I miss you?"
She dared to say what he was reluctant to say.
All morning, Xie Yunshuo's heart was in turmoil and his emotions were up and down.
He didn't come to his senses until he left the house and was about to go out.
He stood at the corner gate, feeling somewhat regretful that he had not faced his inner self.
He regretted not telling her, his answer.
However, there is still a long way to go, so let’s talk about it after we come back from the expedition.
Xie Yunshuo entered the military camp, and Jiang Si accompanied Xia Rongyi to take care of the government affairs and arrange the details for the Shunfeng Banquet.
Sometimes the two of them didn't see each other for a few days.
Since that day, Jiang Si has often thought of Xie Yunshuo.
I woke up in the middle of the night and found myself alone.
Thinking of what he said and did, I couldn't help but smile.
If she were to say, Xie Yunshuo, a smart and capable man, became stupid in front of her.
When she asked him such a question, he just dodged the question and didn't ask her back.
She is not as concerned about reputation as him. She thinks too much and refuses to admit it.
If Xie Yunshuo asked, she would tell him "micro movement". Unfortunately, he was stupid.
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Eight days later, it was October 30th, the eleventh year of Chengping.
The general's residence held a banquet to welcome the several young men of the Xie family who were about to go on an expedition, and invited many guests.
The guests who came to Beijing specifically to attend the banquet had already stayed at the general's residence, and everyone who was supposed to arrive that day had arrived.
The Xie family has real power and honor. Now they have been ordered to fight the enemy. When they succeed, no one can stop them.
On this day, Xie's house was crowded with people, and the prince was present in person.
All the famous officials and marquises in the capital also came.
Such a grand occasion could only be achieved by the Xie family at the moment without causing any taboos.
Everyone knows that success or failure depends on the lives of the Xie family.
If they fail, their power will not last for several generations.
This trip is related to the stability of the territory and may even expand the territory of the Xuan Dynasty.
Therefore, every guest who came to the general's mansion was sincere and said auspicious words, and the Xie Mansion looked like a raging fire.
Jiang Si followed her mother-in-law to greet guests and met many distinguished guests.
With Xie Yunshuo in front of her, she received a lot of praise.
Although today was a family dinner, it was after Xie Yunshuo had not been home for a few days. As he had a lot of people to entertain and was busy in the front yard, the two of them were unable to meet.
He didn't return home last night and rushed back this morning.
Jiang Si received the female guests in the backyard. Because this Shunfeng Banquet was of great importance, all the guests who came to visit were easy to get along with and entertain.
Her mother-in-law asked her to be in charge of entertaining the Xie family's direct relatives. Since there were so many people, it was impossible to supervise them all, so Jiang Si sent the guests to Jishui Garden to enjoy the flowers and fish and play leaf cards.
Even the third sister Xie Qinghan was entertaining the guests.
The female guests were all taken to the vicinity of the garden, and when they met acquaintances, they gathered in groups of three or five.
Everyone has their own circle of conversation, so there is no need to manage them anymore.
Unfortunately, Jiang Si had just finished receiving a group of guests when she ran into Liu Weining and her group of noble ladies.
The situation is special now, and today's banquet is mainly held for Xie Yunshuo, so Jiang Si is not worried that anyone will embarrass her.
If others dare to cause trouble, she doesn't even need to take action.
Her attire today was not much different from usual. She wore a new dark green dress and the necklace given by Xie Yunshuo.
There are not many hairpins on her head, just two gold hairpins, a jade comb, and two hairpins to cover her temples, which is simple and dignified.
Adding a bit of flamboyance and reducing a bit of laziness and simplicity has won praise from many noble ladies.
She greeted the guests and walked past Liu Weining and the others.
Several people were sitting in the pavilion, their eyes fixed on the filigree gold hairpin on her head and the necklace around her neck.
Jiang Si thought that these little girls who had not grown up had criticized her in the past because they had nothing better to do.
In this situation now, she has the support of her mother-in-law and the care of her husband, so it's time for her to take a break.
But perhaps it was precisely because Xie Yunshuo was being given such a high position, with the chance to be promoted and given a new title, that people were jealous. Therefore, when they looked at her, their eyes were still critical, with traces of dissatisfaction and resentment.
Just as Jiang Si was about to walk past, Liu Weining's voice rose.
"Where are you going, sister-in-law? Come and play a game of mahjong with us. We need someone."
Jiang Si naturally ignored it.
Not to mention that she is busy and has no free time, even if she had free time, she would not be fooled by them.
The people came with bad intentions, and they were relatives of the Xie family, relying on their status to bully her, a foreign daughter-in-law.
Jiang Si was about to refuse when a male voice was heard from the path nearby.
"You're already so old, yet you still don't have the slightest bit of sense. Your cousin's wife is busy entertaining guests today, so how could she have the time to play along with you? You're sixteen, not young anymore. You should read more, learn some moral principles, cultivate your virtues, and be kind to others."
These words were spoken so rudely that Liu Weining's face turned pale.
Jiang Si didn't expect that Xie Yunshuo would appear here at this time.
He came over and his expression lightened slightly when he faced her.
"I saw you from afar and followed you. Luckily you came. How was it? Did no one give you any trouble today?"
He spoke loudly on purpose so that the people in the pavilion could hear him.
Jiang Si was stunned.
Not only because he said harsh words to Liu Weining, but also because he deliberately pretended to support her.
When did this guy finally get it?
It’s not that Jiang Si doesn’t value him, it’s just that it’s not a big deal at the moment.
Liu Weining and the others had a preconceived notion about her, and if they acted a little bit naughty, she would just ignore them.
If a few people dare to do something serious, she will naturally have a way to punish them.
What Xie Yunshuo said was serious and would hurt the relationship among relatives.
However, Jiang Si was deeply touched that he was willing to stand up for her.
Xie Yunshuo pulled her away with an apologetic look on his face.
"It's my fault. I said I'd take care of things for you, but I've been busy and haven't had time to go to the Liu Mansion. I don't know why she can't treat you well. I've already changed, so why is someone still holding you back?"
Jiang Si just smiled and said nothing.
The reason why she was not angry was because she had gained substantial benefits.
People who don't like her will naturally feel uncomfortable when they see her living a good life. They have to say a few words to take the initiative to feel better.
She understood this, so she didn't take such a small fight seriously.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Why are you here?"
Xie Yunshuo coughed lightly: "This is the Xie family, why can't I go wherever I want?"
Why did he start to choke her again for no reason?
Jiang Si provoked him: "If you don't tell me, I'll leave."
Xie Yunshuo hurriedly grabbed her.
"I want to see you, can't I see you?"
Fortunately, I came. Not only did I see her, but I also happened to encounter someone looking for trouble with her, and accomplished something I wanted to do before but didn't have time.
Because he supported her, Jiang Si did not laugh at him for being stubborn and asked twice before telling the truth.
"Then let's go to the rockery and talk for a few minutes, and then you can go back. There are many guests today, so it's not good to stay away for long."
"Okay, the rockery is good."
Xie Yunshuo immediately thought of a hundred ways to use the rockery.
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