His hands gently massaged Jiang Huaiyu's shoulders as he asked with concern, "Is this pressure okay? Do you feel uncomfortable?"
"Hmm, it hurts a bit, please be gentler."
Bai Yujing immediately slowed down her movements, as gently as if she were caressing a delicate petal. "Then I'll be even gentler."
After a period of meticulous massage, Jiang Huaiyu finally held Bai Yujing's hands with satisfaction and gently pressed him down onto a wooden stool.
Her fingers gently stroked Bai Yujing's brow, trying to wipe away the cloud of sorrow there. "Don't dwell on it anymore. Xie Wenyin was up to no good. How can you be blamed for all this? Besides, she has already received her just deserts."
"Huaiyu, you've gone through so much trouble."
"What's past is past, there's no need to dwell on it."
The worry between Bai Yujing's brows gradually dissipated, replaced by a deep affection.
After two peaceful days of rest at home, Jiang Huaiyu stepped into the private school classroom as usual. Although they hadn't seen each other for many days, the students hadn't slacked off in the slightest. After experiencing some twists and turns, they cherished Jiang Huaiyu's teachings even more. In class, everyone listened attentively, more focused than before.
Time flies, and the end of the month is fast approaching. It's a special day – Xie Wenyin's wedding day.
Although Bai Qishi had developed a rift with Xie Wenyin, Xie Wenyin was, after all, her niece whom she had watched grow up. Now that she was about to leave the Bai family and enter another family, Bai Qishi was filled with reluctance.
With the wedding preparations underway, Bai Qishi has been extremely busy these days, personally preparing Xie Wenyin's dowry.
Given the Bai family's considerable wealth, the dowry was quite generous, yet no one raised any objections.
The only regret is that Bai Jinxiao was still in Lu'an and could not return, so he was unable to send Xie Wenyin off to her wedding in time.
He always cared for Xie Wenyin, and Xie Wenyin was also very close to him; the relationship between the two was indeed that of a brother and sister.
As Yang was carefully applying makeup to Xie Wenyin, she suddenly heard her let out a deep sigh.
"Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about whether your cousin would also feel disgusted with me if he knew what I had done?"
Madam Yang did not answer directly, but smiled and said, "Today is your joyous day of marriage, so don't think about those unpleasant past events."
Xie Wenyin nodded silently, thinking to herself, "It's better that my older cousin isn't here. At least at this moment, he's the only one who truly cares about me."
Madam Yang sighed softly, turned around and picked up an exquisite wooden box from the table.
The box was slowly opened, revealing some dazzling hairpins and jewelry inside.
"Actually, your older cousin has already started preparing your dowry. Although he has never said it, I know that it is all for you."
Touching the jewelry in the box, Xie Wenyin could no longer contain her emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry..."
Yang gently stroked her head and said tenderly, "Don't let your tears ruin your makeup. After you marry into the Peng family, you must control your temper, treat your husband sincerely, and get along harmoniously with your parents-in-law and sisters-in-law."
Xie Wenyin nestled tightly in Yang's arms, nodding and sobbing.
"Wenyin will remember this forever..."
At noon, the Peng family's wedding procession arrived on time. Madam Yang helped Xie Wenyin and handed her over to the matchmaker.
As the wedding ceremony concludes, Xie Wenyin will soon step out of her home with the wedding procession.
Seeing this, Bai Qi couldn't help but burst into tears. She rushed forward, grabbed Xie Wenyin's hand, and earnestly instructed her, "Wenyin, you must live well from now on. When you get to the Peng family, don't forget to write to your aunt often, okay?"
"Wenyin will remember this, Aunt. After I leave, please take good care of yourself. If your headache comes back next time, have your eldest cousin's wife rub her palms together with wine to warm them, and then massage your acupoints. This will be more effective than taking medicine directly..."
It was a joyous day after all, and Xie Wenyin was in tears, her face streaked with tears like a pear blossom in the rain.
Bai Qi held her hand tightly, reluctant to let go, until the matchmaker urged her again and again, and only then did she slowly let go.
Xie Wenyin boarded the carriage, and amidst the sounds of drums and music, the wedding procession gradually moved away and slowly disappeared from sight.
The Bai family members had different feelings, but with Xie Wenyin's departure, the turmoil she caused gradually subsided.
Life seemed to have returned to normal. Bai Yujing continued his studies in the county town, while Jiang Huaiyu returned home from the private school every day. In his spare time, he would either mend clothes or chat with Yang Shi. Life was peaceful and harmonious.
Time flies, and before we know it, it's already the end of September.
The weather had turned completely cold, and Bai Jinxiao had not sent any news for nearly two months, causing Yang to feel increasingly anxious.
"Sister, why has Jinxiao been delaying for so long? Could something have happened to him?"
"Sister, please be patient and wait a little longer. We may receive news soon."
Madam Yang was still worried. "Jinxiao has never been far from home before, but now he's going to a faraway place all by himself, without any relatives or friends. I'm really worried that something bad might happen to him..."
Jiang Huaiyu comforted her, "My elder brother has been an accountant for a long time and is very experienced in handling things. He can usually handle things with ease, so there shouldn't be any problems. Sister, you have to trust his abilities."
"I want to believe it too, but my heart is always uneasy."
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment and suggested, "Let's wait and see. If my elder brother still hasn't sent any news by the end of the month, I'll ask someone to inquire about it."
Madam Yang nodded in agreement: "That's the only way."
She clasped her hands together, looked up at the sky, and prayed, "May God bless our Jinxiao so that he may successfully complete the task assigned by his sister and return safely."
Achoo! Achoo!
Two sneezes suddenly came from outside the courtyard.
A voice followed: "Oh dear! It's definitely colder here. I caught a cold as soon as I got back. Lu'an is still full of springtime at this time of year, and there's no sign of winter at all. I should have brought more warm clothes before I left... Achoo!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Yang's worry immediately turned into joy.
Sure enough, the next moment, Bai Jinxiao appeared at the courtyard gate.
Yang's face beamed with joy as she hurried forward, carefully examining Bai Jinxiao from head to toe. She said with concern, "You've really been on my mind. I was just talking about you with my sister, and here you are!"
Having not set foot in his hometown for a long time, Bai Jinxiao couldn't help but smile with joy when he caught sight of his wife, Yang.
"So it was you who made up stories about me behind my back. I thought I had caught a cold as soon as I stepped into the house!"
Looking at his thin clothes, Madam Yang said with concern, "Come inside and put on some more clothes, or you'll catch a cold. I'll go and make you some ginger soup to warm you up."
"You've really gone to a lot of trouble."
A blush rose to Yang's cheeks, and she gave him a coquettish glance, "Why are you saying these things? I'm just worried about you."
Bai Jinxiao bowed slightly to Jiang Huaiyu, then turned around and went inside to change his clothes.
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