Chapter 611: Some people meet once and it’s the last time
Yan Qing pondered and said hesitantly, "I'm sure you've heard about General Xu Xiao's death due to illness."
"Mom, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Facing the pair of eyes that looked somewhat similar to his own, Yan Qing said with a determined heart, "Sister Qingyun asked me to ask you whether the two girls adopted by General Xu have been properly settled.
If not, she can go and get it back and keep it by her side."
Song Yanxi said, "I thought it was something serious. The two young ladies of the Xu family are as brave as men and are determined to become female generals to inherit their father's legacy.
Your Majesty has set a precedent by allowing them to remain in the border town and protect the people Uncle Xu has spent half his life protecting."
Yan Qing murmured, "A general's family produces a tiger daughter. Brother Xu's two daughters are really good."
She glanced at Song Yanxi, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
In the end, she couldn't help but ask, "Did Brother Xu leave any words before he died?"
Song Yanxi shook her head slightly. "Uncle Xu had an emergency. He left in the middle of the night and there was no one to serve him."
She paused and said, "Uncle Xu seemed to have a feeling that he would soon die, so he painted a lot of scrolls a few days before he passed away. General Qiu asked me to give them to my aunt.
My mother came here at the perfect time today, so we can take the things back together."
"Painting?" Yan Qing thought of something and said with understanding, "I knew it. With Brother Xu's personality, he would definitely not let go of this relationship even after so many years."
Song Yanxi asked doubtfully, "Does mother also know about this?"
Yan Qing gently tapped her forehead and said with a smile, "Silly girl, the person that Big Brother Xu is thinking about day and night is my sister-in-law, how could I not know that?"
As she spoke, her face showed more regret, "If he hadn't been so stubborn and wanted to save face, your uncle would have taken the initiative. Who knows, your aunt might have been with him."
Song Yanxi was even more surprised when she heard this, "My aunt actually had feelings for Uncle Xu in the past?"
Yan Qing said: "I can't say I have feelings for you, but I definitely don't hate you.
It's just that Big Brother Xu is too concerned about his reputation and couldn't bring himself to appease Sister Qingyun, so your uncle got there first."
Song Yanxi hesitated and said, "Mom, why do you say something different from what Doctor Liu said?"
"Doctor Liu?" Yan Qing thought of the old man with a strange temper and laughed, "Doctor Liu is an elder and a man, how could he know the secret thoughts of a girl?"
She asked, "Xier, if it were you, would you prefer a gentle and considerate husband, or a brother who always disciplines you?"
Anyone who is not stupid knows how to choose.
Someone like Xu Xiao is more suitable to be a close friend, who can give you advice from time to time.
If it were a husband, he would see her every day and sleep in the same bed with her at night. How many people could stand it?
Listening to her words, Song Yanxi suddenly hesitated whether she should hand over the last relics left by Xu Xiao to Shen Qingyun.
After all, she was a little unsure of her thoughts.
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Yan Qing saw through her thoughts at a glance and said, "Although Sister Qingyun no longer has feelings for Brother Xu, they have known each other for so many years and have long been as close as siblings.
He left in such a hurry, without even leaving a word. As someone who has passed away, it's hard for me to accept it. It's good to remember someone by looking at something."
She sighed softly, "If I had known that he had been waiting for Sister Qingyun for so many years, I shouldn't have deliberately said those angry words in front of her.
If only the two of them had met, who knows, Sister Qingyun wouldn't have to wait so long for your uncle."
Song Yanxi: "Mother, you..."
Yan Qing said gently, "Xi'er, things are unpredictable. You went to the border town this time, and you should know that for some people, the first time you see them is the last time.
There are many things that, if you have done them, at least you will not have any regrets."
As she finished speaking, she suddenly thought of something, tears glistening in her eyes. She chuckled and said, "I'm really confused. How can I be so clear-headed when advising others, but get stuck in a dead end when it comes to myself?"
Song Yanxi chuckled and said, "It's not too late for you to think it through now, mother."
"Yes, it's not too late." Yan Qing repeated her words, wiped the corners of his eyes and said, "You can stay in the Princess's Mansion and prepare for the wedding, and ask Bai'er to do the other trivial matters.
I'm really too busy to handle it, and I still have your cousins here, so there's no need to feel bad for those tough guys, just do what you want."
Thinking of something, she couldn't help but frown, "The little girl from your cousin Qingrong's family has already started learning to talk. If you see her, you will definitely like her."
Song Yanxi smiled and nodded, "Grandfather and grandpa will be returning to Beijing in more than half a month. I will then prepare gifts and come to apologize in person."
Yan Qing said unhappily: "Girl, it's enough for you to just show up, why are you apologizing?
Don’t say that when you get back, your grandfather won’t like it.”
Song Yanxi agreed repeatedly and talked with her for a long time before sending her away.
When she turned back to the mansion, she ordered with a cold face: "Prepare the gifts and follow me to the Yongchuan Marquis Mansion."
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Yongchuan Marquis Mansion.
Song Baozhu was raging in front of the mirror, shrieking, "I don't want to marry that fat pig! He only has that bitch Song Yanxi in his heart!"
As she spoke, she grabbed the headgear beside her and was about to smash it to the ground.
Lian Niang quickly stopped her and scolded her, "Are you crazy, child? This is the betrothal gift from the Changle Marquis' Mansion. If you smash it, what will you wear when you get married?"
Song Baozhu was furious and asked, "I am now the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yongchuan. Do I still want such a small thing?"
After he finished speaking, someone outside chuckled.
Lian Niang's face darkened immediately, and she shouted angrily, "Whoever dares to eavesdrop on me outside, get out!"
The response she received was the sound of hurried footsteps leaving.
Song Baozhu was about to run after him, but Lian Niang raised her hand and held her back.
She asked back, "Mother, you are the Marquis' wife now, are you really going to let these people take advantage of you?"
Lian Niang said with an ugly face: "These old guys in the mansion were all your grandparents' servants. Even your father was very polite to them, so don't make trouble for them.
If things really get out of hand, your father might not punish them."
If things go wrong, he might even call her over and scold her for not educating her well.
She just couldn't understand how her daughter was inferior to Song Yanxi. Even the son of the Marquis of Changle dared to look down on her.
He is really blinded by greed!
The more Song Baozhu listened, the angrier she became. She kicked the dressing table hard and gritted her teeth, "I don't care. I won't marry that Changle Hou prince!"
Lian Niang frowned, "Not marrying?"
Song Baozhu: "No!"
"You've given your body to him. If you don't marry him, who else do you want to marry?"
Listening to Lian Niang's words, Song Baozhu covered her face and burst into tears, complaining, "I originally thought that I could become a prince's consort, but who could have imagined that the fat pig only had that bitch Song Yanxi in his heart!"
“That’s enough!”
Lian Niang scolded with a cold face, "The prince will be your husband in the future and your support for the rest of your life. Don't let me hear such words from you again.
Otherwise, even your father can’t protect you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone outside say, "Madam Lian, Miss Baozhu, the eldest lady is back."
Song Baozhu's expression suddenly changed, and she cursed angrily, "This bitch, she actually dared to come back, I'll tear her face apart!"
As she said this, she stormed out.
Lian Niang held her hand and said in a deep voice, "She came at the right time."
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