The servants of the Xue family did not call Jiang Qingyao "Miss Cousin" as it seemed strange, so they all called her "Miss Qingyao". Now that Jiang Qingyao was no longer the daughter of the Ningyuan Earl's Mansion, they were not afraid of confusing the young masters' names.
The maids simply called Xue Huaihe "Young Master" to appear close to him.
The maid brought tea and snacks and left on her own accord.
Xue Huaihe and Jiang Qingyao exchanged pleasantries for a while and asked about each other's recent situation.
Suddenly he paused and said, "What do you think of the marriage with Marquis Anguo?"
Jiang Qingyao was slightly startled, and raised the corners of her lips, "Very good."
Xue Huaihe tried to read something from her face, but she still looked lazy and nonchalant.
Xue Huaihe was not optimistic about this marriage at first. He was surprised when Jiang Qingyao was replaced at the last minute. He felt bad when he thought that she would have to guard the memorial tablet for the rest of her life.
Later, Marquis Anguo came back to life, but he was still not optimistic.
Being the mistress of a small family is not easy, let alone the mistress of an increasingly prosperous marquisate, where every word and action is watched closely and no mistakes can be made. How can Qiqi stand all those rules and regulations?
Jiang Qingyao knew his worries, and a corner of her heart softened quietly.
Only the Xue family cared about whether she was living a happy life or not. Those people in the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion didn't care whether she lived or died, as long as she was useful.
In her previous life, Jiang Qingyao married into the Anguo Marquis Mansion and suffered a lot. Her husband ignored her and put the blame for her infertility. She had conflicts with her sisters-in-law, and she had to take care of everything, but she forgot to take care of herself.
In this life, Jiang Qingyao plans to live with the attitude of "not caring about other people's life or death".
Jiang Qingyao sat up straight, a smile on her lips, "Don't worry, Marquis Anguo will take care of me."
"..." Marquis Anguo took care of her? Why did he seem a little skeptical?
As the emperor's close minister, the powerful second-in-command, and a marquis, would he condescend to take care of her in every way?
"Marquis Anguo is very busy, how could he possibly spare the time to think about you?"
Jiang Qingyao was in no hurry to refute. She tapped the huanghuali wood table with her fingertips and said, "Cousin, have some tea."
Xue Huaihe took a sip of the warm tea and asked, "Is this Guzhu Purple Bamboo Shoot?"
Jiang Qingyao added: "Eat some fruit."
Seeing that there were rare and precious fruits such as green lychees, cherries and grapes on the table, Xue Huaihe's mind flashed with thoughts.
"Is it sweet?" Jiang Qingyao asked him.
Xue Huaihe tasted it and said truthfully, "Sweet."
These precious things must have been gifts from His Majesty, but how could His Majesty know Qiqi's preferences?
There is only one possibility. This was specifically mentioned to Your Majesty by Marquis Anguo, and he was actually willing to ask for these for her.
None of the powerful people in the capital could do it.
Seeing that he had guessed it, Jiang Qingyao took a leisurely sip of the purple bamboo shoot and said, "Marquis Anguo has the strategic planning and thoroughness of a superior, and the tolerance and consideration of an elder."
"Look, cousin, he even arranged food and drink for me. Isn't this taking care of me?"
These things really broke Xue Huaihe's cognition. The information he heard said that Marquis Anguo was a deep-minded and ruthless person. He was so smart that he was almost a demon, and he had strong means.
He is proficient in all six arts of a gentleman: rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy and mathematics.
Such people have no preferences that can be discovered. Even if others want to please them, they don't know what "please" means and have no idea where to start.
Your Majesty, do you really have no fear at all about an important official who has no weaknesses?
Xue Huaihe concealed his worry and said to Jiang Qingyao, "Since you say so, that's great."
He doesn't care whether the other person is a powerful minister or a hero defending his country. He only cares whether the other person is a trustworthy man who can love and respect his wife.
"Come on, I'll show you the reward His Majesty gave me." Jiang Qingyao invited him to walk around.
She fished out a deck of gold leaf cards from the box and said, "Here, take it back and entertain your aunt and the others."
As he spoke, he quickly grabbed a handful of pearl hairpins and jewelry and stuffed them into Xue Huaihe's arms.
"My eldest cousin took it to please the girl."
“…”
“Ahem—”
"Stop teasing me, Qiqi. There's no such thing as a girl."
Jiang Qingyao's eyes swept across his handsome face, and she remembered that in her previous life, her eldest cousin devoted himself to business. He finally got engaged to a girl, but something happened in the girl's family and they had to observe mourning for three years. Her eldest cousin waited for three years.
Before they were about to get married, something happened to the Xue family, and the woman immediately came to cancel the engagement, breaking off the relationship completely.
He was just one step away from starting a family.
Jiang Qingyao blinked her eyes. "If you don't have any, then go find one. Oh, except for Ganyang Lu's, any other one you like will do."
The Lu family of Ganyang was the one who came to cancel the engagement in the previous life. Now that the Xue family was in trouble, it was understandable that they broke off the engagement.
But Jiang Qingyao still has some concerns, so she decided to find someone else.
"Ganyang Lu?" Xue Huaihe didn't know any girl from the Lu family at all.
I've made note of it and will avoid it next time.
Since Qiqi doesn't like it, then choose someone else.
Soon Xue Huaihe saw the inscription written by His Majesty - "Beautiful by nature, with a kind heart and a gentle temperament".
I'm afraid only the Xue family would think it's appropriate.
They all thought Jiang Qingyao was cute and likable, but——
"What does the Marquis of Anguo want from you?"
Could it be that he also thinks Qiqi is cute?
Jiang Qingyao choked for a moment, then immediately said confidently, "Of course... How should I know that? Go ask him yourself."
Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear.
"Miss, Miss, Marquis Anguo is here! He's here!" Zhitao ran over again to report.
Her excited expression made Jiang Qingyao suspect for a moment that His Majesty had come in person.
"Oh." She went out to greet him.
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