Chapter 656 Zhou's Visit to Arrange a Match
When they went to the east wing, they didn't see the little guy.
Only after asking did I find out that the little guy had gone to play with Jinyu and her brother.
Ever since the little guy got strong enough to walk, he's been restless. Wherever there are crowds, he'll grab the hands of the maids and servants and head there.
The funniest thing is that while other people's children learn to say "father" and "mother" or "grandparents" first, this child's first word was "go".
That happened about ten days ago.
After visiting the little guy, Qiao Qinghe prepared to leave and said to him, "Grandma is leaving now. I'll come to see you again later."
The wet nurse also told him, "The old lady has left. Young master, say goodbye to the old lady."
As a result, the little guy, whether he didn't want Qiao Qinghe to leave or wanted to follow her, grabbed the nanny's hand and stretched out his two short legs, trying to follow Qiao Qinghe.
Seeing that the wet nurse was not moving, he became extremely anxious and somehow blurted out the word "go".
Even before that, the little guy could pronounce that word fluently, and all he did all day long was walk, walk, walk...
I don't know if he really wants to go somewhere, or if he's just thinking it'll be fun.
The maid in the east wing asked Qiao Qinghe if she needed to bring the young master back. Qiao Qinghe smiled and waved her hand, "Let him play. Just keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't get hurt."
The young maidservant quickly and respectfully agreed.
As they came out of the east wing and were about to return to the main house, they saw Qiao Yuanyao carrying Li Yiqian into the main courtyard.
Zhou Shi also came with Qiao Yuanyao.
"Second sister-in-law, what brings you here?"
Mrs. Zhou smiled. "I came to talk to you about something. I didn't tell you beforehand, so please don't mind."
Qiao Qinghe waved her hand dismissively, "What kind of relationship do our two families have? Second sister-in-law, you're being too formal."
As she spoke, Qiao Qinghe looked at the little guy who was curled up in Qiao Yuanyao's arms, "Where did you run into Qian-ge'er? Didn't you say you went to the third branch to play with Jin-yu and her brother?"
Hearing Qiao Qinghe's voice, the little one turned around and reached out to her for a hug, muttering, "Ah, Grandma..."
Ever since the little guy started speaking, the wet nurses and maids have been patiently teaching him to call her "Grand Ancestor." But after more than ten days of teaching, he still couldn't quite make out the unclear "Ah, Grand Ancestor."
Qiao Qinghe smiled and tugged at the little guy's hand, "Grandma can't carry our Qian-ge'er anymore, how about letting Sister A-Shuang carry you?"
"Ah! Hug!" The little guy can't speak very well yet, but he can already understand what people are saying.
So he reached out his hand to Ah Shuang, who was about to hug him.
Ah Shuang smiled and stepped forward to take the little one, holding him steadily in her arms.
After handing the person over to A Shuang, Qiao Yuanyao felt relieved and then stepped forward to take Qiao Qinghe's arm and walk inside.
As he walked, he said, "When my mother and I came here, we ran into a few little guys at the hanging flower gate who were sneaking around trying to run to the outer courtyard."
"Just then, my third sister-in-law came out looking for someone and dragged Jinyu and her two sons back by the ears. So I brought Qian-ge'er back with me."
At this point, Qiao Yuanyao clicked her tongue twice in amazement and exclaimed, "How dare these three children be so bold? How old are they? They dare to shake off their servants and run away!"
Qiao Qinghe laughed and said, "Don't worry, they can't escape. They're all being followed by people."
Qiao Yuanyao only offered a reminder, and seeing that the old lady understood, she didn't say anything more.
After the group entered the house and took their seats, Zhou began to explain the purpose of their visit.
After hearing Zhou's words, Qiao Qinghe couldn't help but confirm again: "Are you really planning to choose people from my residence?"
Zhou nodded seriously and said, "When we moved to the new house last time, Yuanyao mentioned it to you once. I suppose it was just something a child like Yuanyao said, and you didn't take it seriously."
"But Jingyao's two brothers were waiting anxiously. They waited and waited, but there was still no news. They were getting really worried."
Zhou covered her mouth and smiled before continuing, "Yesterday, Jingyao went home on his day off, and Zhou Bing and Xiong Peng came along too."
"The two of them were so shy and timid that they begged me to come to their residence to act as matchmakers; they were practically kneeling before me."
"That's why I'm here today."
Holding Qiao Qinghe's hand, Zhou said sincerely, "You know their situation. They are Jing Yao's brothers who have risked their lives for him, and they have followed Jing Yao through thick and thin to this day."
“They cherish the good relationship they had with Jingyao and have never abandoned her. I also cherish their affection for Jingyao and treat them like my own sons.”
"Now that they have official positions and a promising future, they want to marry a virtuous wife, have a child, and live a peaceful life."
"How could I not show up?"
Qiao Qinghe raised her hand to interrupt Zhou Shi's incessant chatter, and said with a smile, "I understand how you feel. It's also a great honor for the maids in my household to be in this position, so naturally I have no reason to refuse."
"However, let me make this clear from the start."
Upon hearing Qiao Qinghe's words, Zhou knew there was hope, and quickly replied with a smile, "Tell me your requirements."
Qiao Qinghe became serious and said earnestly, "All the maids around me are good. Although marrying Zhou and Xiong is considered a step up for them, I will never allow them to be wronged."
“If those two rise to high positions in the future and regret marrying a maid, or do things like favoring a concubine over one’s wife, I will make a scene.”
Zhou was taken aback, and hesitated slightly before agreeing.
Seeing that Zhou didn't respond, Qiao Qinghe also fell silent. If she couldn't even agree to this first request, how could she possibly make her subsequent demands?
Seeing Zhou's hesitation, Qiao Qinghe immediately backed down as well.
It's better to let this matter drop.
To avoid damaging the relationship between the two families if something goes wrong in the future.
Zhou hesitated precisely because of this thought.
She could assure him that Zhou and Xiong's desire to marry the maid from the Qiao family was genuine. But who could predict the future?
It is said that people's hearts are the most fickle thing.
If the two of them change their minds and mistreat each other in the future, how will she face Qiao Qinghe?
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Qiao Yuanyao, who was standing to the side, smiled and said, "Has Mother gone mad?"
"Listen to whatever your aunt requests, and write it down. Whether it's feasible or not, we'll have to ask your two sworn brothers when we get back."
Zhou clapped her hands and said with annoyance, "Look at me, I'm getting old after all, my brain just doesn't work as well as young people's."
"Tell me your demands. I'll take them back, get their approval, and then have someone come back to you."
Qiao Qinghe's expression softened, and she continued, "Secondly, my maids are to be the principal wives when they marry into the family, and their sons are to be the eldest legitimate sons. Therefore, they are not allowed to take concubines before they give birth to a son."
Mrs. Zhou nodded. "Anything else?"
Qiao Qinghe thought for a moment, "Just these two. Go back and ask them. If they agree to both, then send someone to let me know."
Mrs. Zhou readily agreed.
After discussing the marriage between Zhou Bing and Xiong Peng, Zhou Shi started talking to Qiao Qinghe about other things.
"Is the matter between Qiao Ning and Yuan Yao considered over?"
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