Chapter 603 A Dream of Youth 135
Xie Qi raised an eyebrow. "Given Bao'er's current reputation, the outside world only has praise for her."
After all, it had been approved by the emperor, so no one would be so tactless as to gossip.
If there are any people secretly criticizing, just don't let them know. If they do know, they will definitely try to sneak into people's homes. If it's an official, his petty and protective father will definitely hold a grudge.
We'll settle the accounts one by one when we have the chance.
Xie Qi looked down into Xie Ning's round eyes, a smile in his eyes, "Even if there are criticisms from the outside world, what does it matter as long as our own family supports us?"
Zhao Huilan made up her mind. She greatly admired the Xie family's open-mindedness. Even though she was far away in Quanzhou, she had heard about Xie Ning's deeds. This was mainly because her father was a good friend of Lord Xie, so she knew more about him.
When her mother started arranging a marriage for her, she herself took the initiative to lead the way to the Xie family.
Unable to enter officialdom, no matter how much she studied, she had no opportunity to realize her ambitions.
If she were foolish and content with the confines of her small house, that would be one thing, but she knows there is a vast world out there, yet she can only stay in the back courtyard and manage the inner garden; she cannot do that.
My mother is a perfect wife and mother, and she is also quite talented and knowledgeable in both ancient and modern times.
She not only managed the household and shops in an orderly manner, but also maintained good relationships with the other wives, thus helping her father.
My mother also contributed to my father's achievements, but she could only ever stand behind him.
She grew up in her maternal grandparents' home and was raised as a well-bred young lady. They all hoped that she could be as virtuous as her mother, find a suitable husband, and live a happy and harmonious life.
She admired her mother, but she longed even more for those achievements and accolades to belong solely to herself.
But that's too difficult.
Because of her intelligence, Zhao Huilan was well aware that it was already difficult enough for her to have this idea, let alone realize it.
Therefore, she took a step back and wanted to realize her ambitions through her husband. In this way, she needed an open-minded in-law family and a talented but not arrogant husband.
Xie Qi would be a good fit.
What surprised her even more was that Xie Ning and she were kindred spirits, which made Zhao Huilan feel like she had met a kindred spirit. If she hadn't had enough self-control, she really would have pulled Xie Ning aside and told him everything she was thinking.
She had a feeling that Xie Ning would not only not ridicule her, but would instead encourage her.
Zhao Huilan also wanted to offer her support.
But the two had only just met... and she understood the principle of not speaking too intimately with someone you don't know well.
Xie Ning glanced at Xie Qi and knew that he had no such intention, but she would have to go back and hear what her parents had to say for sure.
Qianyun brought over a tray of flowers, which she had cut with the help of the young Taoist priest to make hair ornaments.
"Young Master, Miss, Miss Zhao, the vegetarian meal is almost ready. Madam wants you to go to the hall to pay your respects first."
Xie Qi looked confused. Was her mother no longer going to admire the flowers? Or had she already admired them with Madam Zhao?
"Okay, we'll be there in a bit."
It's okay if you don't know the way; there are young Taoist priests in the temple to guide you.
Xie Ning clasped her hands together, knelt on the prayer mat, and bowed solemnly. But in reality, she wasn't silently praying like most people, because she would fight for what she wanted herself.
In front of the statue, incense burned brightly, and wisps of white smoke rose slowly, swirling in the air like a thin veil, carrying the devout prayers of the believers towards the distant horizon.
It is like a mysterious bond, connecting the world of the mortals and the world of the gods, allowing people's hearts to find peace and solace at this moment.
People aren't unaware that praying to God is useless; they just want to alleviate some of the pain in their hearts.
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