"Xi'er, Grandpa has told Xinghe that he's going to betroth you to him. Xinghe has no problem with it, but what about you?" Old Man Qiao asked.
He believed that Qiao Xi'er had overheard some things outside, and judging from her attitude, she didn't seem to object.
Mu Xinghe was a little nervous. He had nothing now, while the Qiao family was getting better and better and had even built a big courtyard. He was a little worried that Qiao Xier would look down on him.
In fact, we're gambling with his future right now.
"Grandpa, I'll follow the family's arrangements," Qiao Xi'er said softly, her voice like a gentle breeze that swept through Mu Xinghe's heart.
Then Qiao Xi'er blushed and hurriedly left.
Old Man Qiao laughed loudly: "Then there is no problem. Xinghe, your mother has just passed away. According to the rules, you cannot get married within three years, but you can arrange this marriage first. My Xi'er will wait for you for three years."
Mu Xinghe had also considered this issue. He looked at Old Man Qiao with emotion and said, "Grandpa Qiao, is your family really willing to wait for me for three years? What if I fail the exam after three years?"
"Then I'll still marry Xi'er to you."
Such a promise was an affirmation of him as a person, and Mu Xinghe was deeply moved.
"Alright, then I will do my best to earn a bright future for myself and for Xi'er. I want her to enjoy a life of happiness." Mu Xinghe solemnly promised.
Every word comes from the heart.
When he was at his lowest point and almost couldn't take the exam, she took out all the money she had saved, and the Qiao family lent him extra money and taught him some exam preparation techniques, all of which he used after arriving in the prefecture.
His success in passing the imperial examination was not only due to his own efforts, but also to the trust and help of the Qiao family.
Old Man Qiao continued, "Xinghe, since you have no parents, you should bring a matchmaker to present a betrothal letter to our Xi'er, agreeing to a three-year engagement."
“Yes, Grandpa Qiao, now that it’s settled, I know what to do,” Mu Xinghe said.
He can't wait to get started.
A table full of delicious dishes was laid out, steaming hot and so fragrant that it made one's head spin.
Mu Xinghe knew that the Qiao family was living well, but he didn't expect them to be this well.
Thinking that Qiao Xier could eat meat every day, he secretly made up his mind that once she married him, her standard of living must not be lowered.
Grandma Qiao gave one chicken leg to Qiao Lian'er and the other to Mu Xinghe.
"Xinghe, you've worked hard on your exam, eat more."
Mu Xinghe is such a grown man, yet he still feels a little embarrassed to have a big chicken leg in his bowl.
He picked up a chicken leg and placed it in Qiao Xi'er's bowl.
“Xi’er, eat.”
Qiao Xi'er's heart stirred slightly.
Mu Xinghe had walked dozens of miles and was exhausted and hungry. The rice was so delicious that he buried his head and ate three large bowls before he felt his strength return.
When he returned, the Qiao family gave him another twenty catties of good rice.
Mu Xinghe could not refuse and could only accept it with tears in his eyes. He had no rice at home and could not collect his imperial grain and salary from the county government for another month.
“Brother Xinghe, my sister Xi’er has waited for Shen Liang for so many years and was let down. Now she has to wait for you for three years. In three years she will be nineteen years old. I hope you will cherish her.”
"If I break my promise, I'm not even as good as a pig or a dog, and I'm unworthy of being a scholar," Mu Xinghe said indignantly. He wanted to beat up Shen Liang, let alone the Qiao family. Such a good girl, and they didn't know how to cherish her.
"I'll go find Uncle Zhao first and set a good date to deliver the engagement letter."
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