Zhou Qi was extremely annoyed, but Wen Yuan smiled gently, "My cousin is quite mischievous and adorable."
Old Master Wen laughed heartily. Who in the entire capital didn't know that Zhou's second son was a troublemaker?
Playful and cute? Not really.
Zhou Qiyan glared at Wen Yuan, and only after Madam Zhou pressed him down hard did he manage to shut his mouth.
"I've come today for my third son's marriage. Madam Zhou, rest assured, once Sisi marries into our Wen family, we will definitely not let her suffer," Old Master Wen assured him.
Madam Zhou looked at Wen Yuan gazing tenderly at Si Si, the affection in his eyes not something that had developed overnight, and sighed softly.
“In that case, let’s find an auspicious day to get the two children engaged. However, Sisi’s parents have been betrothed to us since childhood, so I should go to their graves to tell them.”
Alas, it was Zhou's family who truly wronged them.
Old Master Wen nodded, "Then I will go back and choose an auspicious date. Madam, please go ahead. Yuan'er, is there anything else you want to say to Sisi?"
Wen Yuan had given Si Si many things, but he had never given her anything related to feelings.
He took out the red string, and Sisi's expression paled noticeably. Wen Yuan smiled bitterly, but in the end, he accepted it and exchanged it for a piece of jade.
I got this by chance, I hope you like it.
Madam Zhou stared in disbelief; it was the first time she had ever seen such shimmering jade. "This...this must be priceless! This is the first time I've ever seen anything like it."
Things from the Heavenly Palace are naturally not found in the mortal realm.
Wen Yuan placed the object in Sisi's palm, saying, "This is a piece of the world, I hope it will bring you more smiles."
Look how eloquent he is! Madam Zhou gave Zhou Qiyan a look of exasperation.
After seeing the Wen family off, Madam Zhou examined the jade pendant. "It really is a fine piece. I've never seen anything like it in all my years of life. Even the princesses in the palace probably don't have one. It seems that Wen Yuan really likes you."
Sisi smiled but didn't say anything.
"Just a broken rock," Zhou Qi scoffed, lounging in his chair. "Probably picked it up from some cesspool, yet it's treated like a treasure, no way..."
Madam Zhou slapped him on the head. "Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. Are you feeling better now? Let me tell you, even if you don't marry your cousin, this marriage is still going to happen. Tomorrow at the Autumn Banquet, you must go see Xu Qin'er, do you hear me?"
"Okay, okay, annoying."
Zhou Qiyan thought of Qin'er's face. Although she wasn't ugly, she wasn't particularly pretty either. He didn't know what the point of marriage would be. Anyway, he just had to marry her because his mother told him to.
Zhou Qiyan didn't take it seriously. That night, Zhang Yu came in to fetch bath water, and Zhou Qiyan, feeling a bit bored, asked him about it.
"Why does Mother always want me to get married? If I get married, won't I be able to stay by her side?"
Zhang Yu said, "Even after you get married, you will live with your wife. However, the old lady is worried because you are getting old. Since you don't like Miss Biao, why don't you go see Miss Xu tomorrow? Miss Xu is considered a talented woman in our Shengjing."
"Alright, let's just consider it as bringing her back to keep her as a decoration."
"We can't just leave it there. Of course, a wife is meant to have children. My wife is waiting to hold her grandson."
Zhou Qiyan became annoyed again. If he and Qin'er had a baby together, wouldn't they have to sleep in the same bed?
He's not a three-year-old, so he naturally knows what to do, but he just feels a little uncomfortable.
Oh well, I've already agreed.
That night, Zhou Qiyan dreamed of Xu Qin'er. They were getting married, and during their wedding night, Xu Qin'er's face suddenly turned into that person wearing a veil.
He was suddenly startled awake.
"Sir, did you have a nightmare?" Zhang Yu asked with concern.
Zhou Qi waved his hand impatiently, "What time is it? Have they all had breakfast and left?"
"There's still an hour before breakfast, sir. Why don't you sleep a little longer? I'll wake you when it's time."
Zhou Qiyan then lay down again.
The autumn banquet was organized by the wives of several officials in Shengjing, and the guests were all prominent figures in Shengjing.
Inside the garden, a group of young women gathered together, discussing the sudden appearance of the Wen family's third son.
"I have met Wen Yuan. He is quite handsome, with a cool and aloof demeanor, like a banished immortal."
"I wonder if he is married. If not, I'd like to go up and say a few words to him today."
"Qin'er, what do you think of Wen Yuan? He's much better than your Zhou Erge'er, isn't he? That troublemaker is something else entirely."
The one who spoke was Zhang Yuru, the daughter of the emperor's teacher. She was dressed in a pale yellow dress and was very delicate and charming.
Xu Qin'er, dressed in a blue robe, looked very dignified and composed. "Aru, please don't tease me."
Zhang Yuru smiled and said, "I heard that the person who was betrothed to Er Ye since childhood has also come to Shengjing. Aren't you worried? Qin'er, you can't always be so dull. You have to take the initiative and make that person back down!"
"Here he comes, he's here."
Xu Qin'er glanced to the side and saw a tall and slender woman accompanying Madam Zhou. She was dressed in white gauze, with long hair flowing like a waterfall. Her hair was held up by a single wooden hairpin. Although she wore a veil, her glassy eyes made people wonder about the extravagance beneath the veil.
A person like a banished immortal.
The word flashed through Xu Qin'er's mind. She clenched her fingers and calmly went to meet her.
"Madam Zhou, Second Young Master Zhou, this gentleman..."
Madam Zhou quickly helped her up, saying, "This is Qi Yan's cousin. Just call her cousin. We're all family. There's no need to be so polite in the future."
Hearing this, it's clear that Madam Zhou is more satisfied with her than with the child betrothal arranged by the Zhou family.
Xu Qin'er felt a little better and smiled, "I hope my cousin is well."
Sisi smiled and said, "You're welcome."
"I've heard that Zhou Er's betrothed to her cousin, is it this beautiful woman?"
Zhang Yuru's words cut in, directly challenging Sisi.
Mrs. Zhou gave an awkward smile, "That's true."
"That…"
"What's it to you?" Zhou Qi glanced at her impatiently. "You're dressed like a rooster, clucking away endlessly, aren't you?"
Zhang Yuru was furious. "Zhou Qiyan, you..."
Xu Qin'er quickly pulled her back, "Aru, Madam Zhou is still here, you mustn't be rude."
Madam Zhou glared at Zhou Qiyan and said, "Shut up."
He then added with a smile, "I'm really sorry, Qi Yan speaks without thinking, Yu Ru, please don't be angry."
Zhang Yuru didn't want this to affect Xu Qin'er, so she turned her hand and stormed off. Xu Qin'er bowed and followed after her.
"Can't you give me a break?" If there weren't so many people around, Madam Zhou would have really wanted to twist Zhou Qiyan's ear.
Zhou Qiyan looked completely indifferent.
"What do you think of Qin'er? She's grown up with you since she was little. She has a dignified and steady personality, and she's also beautiful and has a good figure. If you like her, I'll go and propose marriage tomorrow."
"Let's see."
Madam Zhou had no choice but to give up.
Zhou Qi glanced at Sisi, who had remained silent, then quietly approached and deliberately asked, "What do you think of Qin'er? Is she a good match for me?"
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