Chapter 212 Showing Your Sincerity
"You, brother won't force you. Let's talk about it after we return to Beijing."
Jiang Qinghuai looked at Jiang Qingning with a determined attitude, sighed slowly, comforted her a few words, stood up, and walked towards Jiang Baichuan.
Everything was silent, with only a gentle breeze blowing by my side.
Jiang Qingning couldn't calm down. She moved closer to the river surface, where her face was reflected. The woman's fair cheeks were slightly flushed, and she looked frightened and shy.
A feeling of annoyance surged in his heart. Jiang Qingning picked up a stone and threw it into the water, causing ripples.
Ning Pavilion.
"Good afternoon, Madam Xiao. I am here to bother you again." Madam Qin walked into the main courtyard with a smile on her face and entered the main room under the guidance of her maid.
"That's not the case, Madam Qin. My life will not be so boring now that you are here." Madam Xiao quickly put down the account book, stood up, and went forward to greet Madam Qin in person.
The two of them held hands and supported each other as they sat down on a chair nearby.
"Sister, do you think I'm always making trouble? Sister, you know, I only have a pair of children in this life. My eldest daughter entered the palace as a concubine, and my eldest son still hasn't married. I can't even enjoy the company of my grandchildren, so I can only come here to make trouble for you."
Madam Qin held Madam Xiao's hand affectionately, and refused to let go even when she sat down. She cried as usual and complained about her loneliness and misery.
Madam Xiao agreed with this very much: "I understand this very well. My son Qinghuai is now 27 years old and still doesn't want to get married. The head of the family and I have been worried about this for a long time."
"It's Prince Qin. I recently went out and heard some of the past stories between him and Princess Shanyang. I believe that once the prince truly realizes the princess's infatuation, it won't be long before Madam Qin enjoys the company of her grandchildren."
"Sister, I've thought about this before, but guess what? A few days ago, I couldn't help but ask that unfilial son about this, and he said that he had been infatuated with someone in his early years, and even if he was married, he would remain a virgin for her for the rest of his life. My heart was really... wuwuwu."
Madam Qin picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, her voice mournful and very sad.
After all, Madam Xiao grew up in the capital and had experienced a lot in the past. After hearing these few words, she understood what Madam Qin meant.
She pulled her hand back and said with a gentle smile, "I once rode a horse and killed enemies on the battlefield. I fell in love with the master of the family at first sight. I later married him despite all the dissuasion and gave birth to three children. I can understand the true feelings of the Qin prince who cannot get the love he wants."
The next moment, she paused and continued, "It's just that some fates are ultimately not meant to be. If you force it, it will only add to the bad karma. Just like Qing Huai hasn't married yet. Although the head of the family and I are anxious and angry, we dare not really say anything. Fortunately, Ning'er has found someone she likes again, and He Ning was able to ask His Majesty to grant her marriage. It is true fate."
Madam Qin didn't hear what she wanted to hear. Knowing that it would take time to conquer Madam Xiao, she quickly smiled and changed the subject, "Sister is right. By the way, there's another main reason I came today. Xi'er's coming-of-age ceremony is coming up in a few days, but the Ning Pavilion hasn't mobilized anyone. Are you planning to wait until General Jiang and the others return?"
Madam Xiao nodded, her smile doting. "Yes, I asked Xi'er before, but she said that the family couldn't be reunited, and she wouldn't be happy even if we did. She thought we could just wait for her sister and father and brother to come back, and then do it together."
"He is really a good child, and we don't have to worry about him. Sister, please send someone to inform me first. I will be the first one in line to put a hairpin on Xier." Mrs. Qin said with a smile.
Madam Xiao said gratefully, "Having Madam insert a hairpin for Xi'er is truly a blessing for this child."
Madam Qin pursed her lips and smiled, "Then it's settled. Why didn't I see Xi'er today? I heard there's a new boat for boating on the lake in the capital. Why don't we go and see the world today?"
Madam Xiao hesitated for a moment, then thought of Jiang Qingxi, who was bored all day and was kept away from her house. She smiled and replied, "That's good. I'll send someone to call Xi'er right away."
Quhe River in the west of the city.
The three of them, protected by the nanny and servants, moved towards the crowded crowd.
"Only when the battle is won can the people live and work in peace and contentment." Mrs. Qin sighed.
"Yes, people have always hated wars, but they don't know that sometimes only by fighting a war can we gain decades of peace and happiness." Mrs. Xiao said with emotion.
While listening to them talk, Jiang Qingxi directed Zisu and Zhiqiu to buy snacks. Soon, his hands were filled with candied haws, sugar figurines and other snacks.
Madam Xiao said helplessly: "Eat less, be careful of toothache."
Jiang Qingxi made a face and said, "Mother, you're talking nonsense. I'm almost a marriageable girl, how can I have a toothache after eating some snacks? I'm a little adult now!"
This made everyone laugh, and they all looked at Jiang Qingxi lovingly.
The next moment, two figures appeared before their eyes.
Madam Qin looked surprised: "Isn't this Cheng Yuan? Beside him... is the Princess Shanyang?"
Mrs. Xiao looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall and straight figure, accompanied by a young girl in gorgeous clothes, who looked very well matched with him.
She thought of her husband and eldest son's speculations, and sneered in her heart at them for overthinking. It was obvious that Qin Xiu was in contact with Princess Shanyang, so how could he have mutual admiration for Ning'er, who had just divorced him?
"Mother, shall we follow and take a look?" Jiang Qingxi's eyebrows turned, and she felt that Qin Xiu was really a playboy. He had been unable to get the love of his elder sister before, and now he turned around and hooked up with Princess Shanyang.
Bah, you scumbag!
"Isn't this bad?" Mrs. Xiao shook her head.
"Well, what's wrong with that? Besides, even I, a biological mother, want to see gossip about my children. Sister and Xier just need to follow me. If you get caught, just say it's what I wanted to see."
Mrs. Qin's eyebrows turned and she responded immediately. The next moment, regardless of Mrs. Xiao's astonishment, she pulled the two of them and quickly followed.
On the flower boat.
Qin Xiu and Li Youwei sat opposite each other. He poured tea for them with a cold expression. His words and actions were polite and there was no ambiguity in his words and actions.
Li Youwei clenched her hands tightly under her wide sleeves and lowered her head, not daring to look into Qin Xiu's eyes.
After all, she had sworn a few days ago that she was blind and no longer liked Qin Xiu, but when he was away, she turned around and went to see Duke Qin and his wife.
"Princess, please have some tea." Qin Xiu's voice was cold, and his eyes were full of ice.
"...Hmm." Li Youwei didn't dare to look up. She quickly took the teacup and asked cautiously, "Qin Xiu, you called me here, but what's the matter?"
Qin Xiu didn't look at her, but lowered his eyes and said, "I think the princess is very clear. I am grateful for the princess's care for my father these days, but I think I have made it very clear that there is no possibility between you and me."
"Yes, that's exactly what I said." Li Youwei said embarrassedly.
Qin Xiu raised his eyes and looked directly at her: "Then, Princess, please explain where these rumors in the capital came from?"
"My princess knows better than anyone that the only person I, Qin Xiu, love is Jiang Qingning. I have been loyal to her for many years and have never changed."
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