Su looked at Pei Yu'an and said, "Is this Miss Pei's second son? I don't see him very often."
Aunt Pei quickly introduced: "Yes, he is usually on duty in the military camp and rarely takes a vacation."
"I see," Su nodded. "What is Second Master Pei's position in the military camp? He looks so refined and gentle, not like a warrior."
"Military doctor." Pei Yu'an replied truthfully.
Aunt Pei immediately said, "He has always enjoyed helping others since he was young and has always aspired to be a doctor."
"You are so lucky, elder sister. Both your eldest son and second son are very promising!" Su said with a smile.
Aunt Pei said cheerfully: "No, no, your Xingmian is a really good girl!"
"By the way, why isn't Xingmian dating yet? Have you just never found anyone you like?"
Su Xingmian bit her lip and looked displeased as she listened to Aunt Pei's question which she asked despite knowing the answer.
Then he quietly raised his eyes and looked at Pei Yanli, whose face was stern and expressionless.
She said meaningfully, "You can't rush into marriage. You must carefully choose someone you like. If you both love each other, getting married will be the simplest thing."
Aunt Pei laughed and replied, "Xingmian has always been a strong-willed girl. My son Yu'an is not young anymore, and he still doesn't have a partner!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the shrewd Su immediately understood.
Su Xingmian said, "That must be because Second Brother Pei hasn't found a woman he loves."
Seeing her daughter's silly reply, Madam Su immediately interrupted, "Is Second Master Pei also going to the capital with you this time?"
"I still have duties in the army, so only my mother and elder brother will go to the capital." Pei Yu'an replied.
When Aunt Pei heard this, she felt depressed again.
Su was stunned for a moment, a gleam in his eyes.
"That's true."
The atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became harmonious, just like a reunion of two families.
After it was over, Su Xingmian found Pei Yanli when no one was around.
He asked bluntly, "Have you ever liked me? Or have you ever had a crush on me?"
"Never." Pei Yanli's face was cold and his answer was simple.
Su Xingmian felt as if his heart was stabbed by a sharp knife.
Although it was a result she had expected, she still felt bitter and unwilling to accept being rejected without hesitation.
Tears filled her eyes, but Su Xingmian tried hard not to let them fall, not wanting to look embarrassed in front of the person she liked.
Taking a deep breath, Su Xingmian smiled and said, "Okay, I understand. I wish you a bright future in the capital and a multitude of wives and concubines."
Pei Yanli: ...
Why does it sound like a scolding to him instead of a blessing?
He replied coldly: "Thank you."
Su Xingmian snorted in boredom and turned away.
Su Xingmian was a young lady from an official family who was raised in the palm of her parents' hands since she was a child.
She is straightforward and bold. If she likes someone, she will pursue him/her without feeling ashamed.
If the other party really doesn't like her, she will let go and look for someone else.
Her mother said that when she was born, the night was as dark as ink, with no stars or moon.
Everyone said that this was a bad omen, and that children born at such a time were born with evil spirits and would bring disaster to the family.
But my father and mother said.
Because she is the child her parents have been looking forward to for a long time and prayed to God for.
Originally, they were destined to have no children, but because God saw their sincerity, he gave them a child.
So, on the day she was born, God secretly gave her to her parents while the stars and the moon were asleep.
Su Xingmian heard these words from her mother when she was very young. Now that she has grown up, she naturally doesn't believe them.
But she will always remember her mother's teachings.
She, Su Xingmian, was born with self-respect and pride, and should not throw away these two most precious things for anyone.
Su Xingmian returned to the carriage where his mother was.
Su's tone was gentle: "Have you asked clearly?"
Su Xingmian nodded: "Mother is right, Pei Yanli is good, but he is not meant to be with me."
Su nodded with relief: "As long as you figure it out."
On the way, Aunt Pei asked Pei Yu'an again: "Are you determined not to go to the capital with us?"
"Mom, I've made it very clear. I have my own dreams and military career. I can't follow my big brother."
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