So she said, "Big sister, brother-in-law, now you are a complete family of three. I plan to give you the small courtyard as a gift for Ranxi's birth. From now on, you will have your own space. You can come here whenever you want, and stay in the small house whenever you want."
The small courtyard she mentioned was bought for five thousand taels of silver when she first arrived in the capital, when she didn't have much money. It was close to the main street, only a quarter of an hour away by carriage. Although it was a bit cramped for a large family, it was more than enough for a family of three, along with a few servants.
Mu Xinghe felt very guilty: "But we've already taken too much from Lian'er, how can we ask for another house?"
Qiao Xier owns five shops in prime locations, which were given to her as a gift.
The pocket money he had was over 30,000 taels, which was also given to him by Qiao Lian'er.
The Qiao family members are all very wealthy.
“We don’t talk about these things as family,” Qiao Lian’er said. “You all have times when you need to be alone.”
"Besides, this little courtyard is only worth five thousand taels, it's nothing."
The couple accepted the gift with deep gratitude.
Qiao Lian'er led people to the courtyard to carry away those peony porcelain pots, which Pei Shijiu had given her three years ago, and they bloomed beautifully every year.
Pei Shijiu personally planned and arranged this courtyard, which is quite artistic and elegant.
It's February now, spring has arrived, the sky is clear and the air is crisp, tender leaves are sprouting on the branches, and as far as the eye can see, the yard is dotted with yellow and green, and the scenery is beginning to flourish.
Qiao Lian'er was already fifteen years old. Her hair was tied up with a hairpin, with some of her dark black hair hanging down. She had lost the childishness of a young girl and gained a more mature and sophisticated air.
She used to wear her hair in two buns, which always gave people the impression of being mature beyond her years. Now, with her new clothes, her appearance and demeanor complement each other perfectly.
Pei Shijiu appeared at the side without anyone noticing, a smile on his face: "The courtyard has been given away, but I hope you haven't forgotten the peonies I gave you."
Qiao Lian'er said, "Keep moving forward. Things will never stay the same. I will leave behind something worth remembering."
Pei Shijiu's heart stirred, and he turned to look at her. Before, when she was still a child and had not yet reached marriageable age, he always restrained his feelings, afraid of desecrating her.
Now that she is a grown woman, she gives him a completely different feeling.
However, she has only just come of age.
He wouldn't bother her too much.
Pei Shijiu also personally picked up a pot.
Each room has a small courtyard in front of it, and these peonies are placed in the courtyard.
After the eldest prince lost power and disappeared, life returned to normal for the Qiao family.
In their spare time, everyone would come to take care of Qiao Xier, who had just given birth, and chat with her. Qiao Xier was in a good mood and recovered quickly. A month later, she was able to get out of bed and go out.
She has been staying in the yard ever since she became pregnant, and that has lasted for a year.
Looking out at the lush greenery, swaying willow branches, and many flowers already in bloom, Mu Xinghe stood beside Qiao Xi'er, who wore a serene smile, feeling warm and content.
Mu Xinghe gently held her hand. Today was his day off, something he never did before, but he broke that habit to spend time with Qiao Xier.
For safety reasons, the two were followed by eight elite guards, who were sent by Qiao Lian'er and Master Pei and were skilled at handling emergencies in the capital.
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