The eldest lady asked in a deep voice, "There are a lot of rumors going around the palace today, saying that you went to Songhe Garden with a woman in your arms last night?"
Xie Xianyu wasn't surprised at all, and replied calmly, "Yes."
"Who is she?" The eldest lady paused, then continued, "You didn't even look down on the maids sent to your bedroom. I don't know where this girl comes from. Maybe she's from some brothel..."
"Mother, you're worrying too much. She has a clean background. I'll take her in after we get married."
The eldest lady saw that he didn't want to reveal the woman's identity, but she couldn't ask any more questions. She just frowned and said, "She actually asked you to carry her away in public. This is a bit ridiculous!"
"She is a little spoiled. I will punish her." Xie Xianyu's voice was calm, without any fluctuations.
The eldest lady sighed: "Well, your wedding is imminent, and you have to give face to the Jiang family. It would be difficult to explain to the Jiang family if something like this happened."
"Just say it straight. If the Jiang family is unhappy about this, it's fine to call off the marriage."
Xie Xianyu had no intention of hiding it. If he really had to choose a family, he would not choose the Jiang family.
The eldest lady frowned. "Xue-jun is sensible. She shouldn't be bothered by such a small matter. It's just that you two haven't been able to spend time together yet. She happened to be here today, so why don't you talk to her?"
"Since we're getting engaged, it's not convenient for us to meet according to the rules. Mother, please give my regards for me." Xie Xianyu was too lazy to respond.
The eldest lady was very annoyed: "Do you know the rules now? Why didn't you think about the rules when you were showing off with a woman in your arms yesterday?"
Just as he finished speaking, he heard Xie Xiuzhu's voice from inside: "Is that big brother here?"
Then Jiang Xuejun and Xie Xiuzhu came out.
When Jiang Xuejun saw him, her cheeks flushed slightly. She quickly took two steps towards him and bowed, "Thank you, sir."
Xie Xianyu returned the greeting with a bow: "Miss Jiang."
Jiang Xuejun came out with a box of cakes and said softly, "I heard that you just came from Jiangnan. I wonder if you like Jiangnan tea cakes. I asked someone to make some."
"I don't eat much. Give it to Xiuzhu. She loves it."
Jiang Xuejun's smile froze slightly, and Xie Xiuzhu happily took it over: "Give it all to me!"
"Someone from the Dali Temple just came and said that there were some problems with the case. I can't keep you company. Please ask mother to entertain you. I'll take my leave first." Xie Xianyu bowed again.
Jiang Xuejun suppressed her frustration and nodded, "Business is more important."
Xie Xianyu turned and left. The eldest lady didn't know what to say. She just took Jiang Xuejun's hand and said, "I'll send someone to your house tomorrow to finalize the engagement. Since we're not engaged, it's really not appropriate to meet in private. After we get married, I'll have to see you every day."
The eldest lady patted her hands and said, "Xian'er is just like that. He is always focused on government affairs and rarely cares about family matters. Although we are arranging this marriage, we did ask for his opinion. In the end, he gave the nod of choice for you. Don't worry."
Jiang Xuejun's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded slightly in response.
"Since you're here, why not take a stroll around the garden? You've been here before, but you've never really explored it properly. It would be good to familiarize yourself with it beforehand."
Jiang Xuejun said, "Then let Sister Xiuzhu accompany me."
The eldest lady paused, glanced at her innocent daughter beside her, and nodded: "Okay."
"Come on, I'll take you to the garden. The flowers are in full bloom right now!"
Xie Xiuzhu pulled Jiang Xuejun away.
The two of them walked out of Qingfeng Pavilion, and the maids followed them from a distance.
Jiang Xuejun thought for a moment before tentatively asking, "Is there anyone in the eldest master's room?"
Xie Xiuzhu immediately said, "No! Big Brother doesn't like women. The maids in his yard are all very well behaved. Those who have some bad intentions have been driven out long ago. Don't worry, it will be easy for you to marry in in the future!"
"But I heard that there is a favored woman in the eldest master's room, and he personally took her away."
"Nonsense! How could Big Brother do such an unbecoming thing? He's a stickler for rules!"
Jiang Xuejun was silent for a moment, thinking that he would not be able to find out anything from this fifth girl.
As I was walking, I suddenly saw a woman walking out in a hurry at a corner. She was dressed simply, but her face looked even more beautiful, like a lotus emerging from pure water.
"Who is that?"
Xie Xiuzhu took a look and said indifferently: "She is a cousin who lives in the mansion, Third Aunt's niece, named Xu Wanruo. You haven't seen her. She doesn't like to join in the fun."
Jiang Xuejun felt a sense of vigilance and stepped forward to greet her, "Miss Xu."
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