Chapter 644 Xie Zheng's Sister
For several years now, ever since she was reborn, she has never allowed herself to shed tears freely.
Even if she didn't cry out loud, she didn't want to see herself looking weak.
Even though her eyes easily well up with tears, she tries her best to hold them back.
Song Chunxue had never cried in anyone's arms; she only dared to let her tears flow freely when she was alone.
So this is what it feels like to be hugged, and to be comforted.
His clothes were still smelling of incense from the Taoist temple, and the fragrance of perfume lingered on them.
It turns out that men can smell nice too.
His arm gently encircled her back, and she no longer resisted. She rested her chin on his shoulder, letting her tears flow freely, and then felt the dullness and peace of having shed her emotions.
The feeling of relying on each other is comfortable, relaxing, and something to cherish.
It's like a dream.
The carriage stopped, and she wiped away her tears.
One should not be too greedy; this is enough.
She gently withdrew from his embrace and composed herself.
Her eyes were definitely a little red and swollen. She lowered her head and dabbed them with a handkerchief. When she looked up, she saw Xie Zheng staring straight at her.
He handed over a clean handkerchief. "Here, no one will notice. Even if they do, it's fine. At most, people will mistakenly think I made you cry."
"That's right." Song Chunxue took the handkerchief and said in a muffled voice, "Why all the fuss about being sentimental?"
Amused by her appearance, Xie Zheng reached out and touched the top of her head.
"It's my fault, it's my fault. I meant to make you feel sorry for me, but I touched a nerve. I'm sorry, I won't bring it up again. Let's move on."
Song Chunxue's cheeks flushed, and she raised her hand to slap his arm away.
Why are you touching my head? That's a gesture used to soothe a child.
...
In the afternoon, while looking through the books given to her by her senior brother Dongfang in her room, Song Chunxue felt that he had overestimated her.
Alchemy is much more difficult than cooking. Anyone can cook, but not alchemy.
She still preferred practicing swordsmanship. Once she memorized the moves, she could wield the sword at will, incorporating the energy of heaven and earth into her sword energy, achieving a seamless integration, and easily mastering the essence of swordsmanship.
So, she went to the garden to practice her sword in the quiet afternoon. After Wuyou recognized her as its master, she clearly felt what it meant to be of one mind. As she had a thought, Wuyou would change its appearance according to her preference, and even its weight could change.
With a sudden burst of inspiration, she felt that when she wielded the longsword, the energy of heaven and earth could also condense at the tip of the sword, becoming stronger and weaker with her will. This feeling was very strange and excited her greatly.
She struck while the iron was hot, and despite the scorching summer sun, she practiced for an hour by the pond in the garden.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, she swung her sword, and a stone pillar not far away was mostly cut off and fell to the ground.
Song Chunxue was startled.
How do I stick it on?
Fortunately, the pillars are short; if the wooden pillars of the pavilion were cut down, the entire pavilion might have to be rebuilt.
She quickly put away Wuyou, thinking she would go find Liu Chunshu later.
"Master Song, you're practicing your sword here? I've been looking for you for ages," Liu Chunshu ran over, a bead of sweat on his forehead. "Master Xie's two older sisters have arrived. He asked me to let you know first so you can tidy up before going to the front yard."
What to pack?
Song Chunxue looked down and saw that her clothes were indeed too casual and were soaked with sweat.
Then change into something a normal woman would wear, so that when you meet Xie Zheng's sister later, you won't be so picky.
She smiled faintly, thinking that it wasn't impossible.
After two cups of tea.
She followed Liu Chunshu to the front yard and heard children laughing and adults talking in the front hall, it was quite lively.
Standing outside the hall were Xie Lingyun's maids and several unfamiliar maids and servants, who couldn't help but look over when they saw Song Chunxue.
They were either openly observing her or cautiously scrutinizing her.
As Song Chunxue stepped across the threshold, she saw many people inside the room.
Before she could find out who Xie Zheng's sister was, Xie Zheng had already walked over.
With a nervous yet inquisitive smile, he lowered his voice and said, "You've come."
He then turned to the two women on his right, "Eldest sister, second sister, this is Song Chunxue."
Then, he gently placed a hand on her back and said to Song Chunxue, "This is my eldest sister, my second sister, and my second sister's friend, Master Han."
Taoist priest?
Why are there Taoist priests everywhere?
Song Chunxue suddenly realized that it was because she had heard that she was a Taoist priest that she wanted to bring a real Taoist priest to investigate whether she was real or not.
Therefore, those who came today are not friendly either.
She quickly regained her composure and greeted them one by one with a polite smile.
She then sat down in an empty seat next to her. Beside her was Xie Lingyun and a young woman, whose hair was styled in a bun, indicating that they were already married.
I guess they are sisters from Xie Lingyun's aunt's family.
Xie Zheng's two older sisters look quite old; one has graying temples, and the other has sunken cheeks, probably because she has lost too many teeth.
They resembled Xie Zheng somewhat, but they didn't seem to know each other very well.
After taking a couple of sips of tea, Xie Zheng's second sister spoke.
"I've heard that Master Song has five children. Is that true?"
Song Chunxue laughed inwardly. Whether it was true or false, she wasn't going to have a child with Xie Zheng, so she was really meddling.
But she smiled faintly and said, "Yes."
"Second sister, we just..."
"I didn't ask you." The second sister interrupted Xie Zheng, then looked at Song Chunxue again with a not-so-friendly smile. "I heard you're a year older than my brother?"
So what if they're a year older? They're not getting married!
"Yes." This time, she didn't smile; her expression was indifferent.
Xie Lingyun, who was standing to the side, couldn't sit still any longer.
"Aunt Song, try the pastries that are fresh out of the oven today. I heard from Dad that you like apricot blossoms. I didn't expect that there are actually dried apricot blossoms for sale on the street."
"Okay, thank you, Yun'er, you're so kind." She knew Xie Lingyun was genuinely trying to help her out, so she reached out and took one.
The eldest sister spoke up gently, "Xie Zheng has been alone all these years. We just came to visit, so don't overthink it. My second sister is straightforward and doesn't mean anything by it. Are you settling in and eating well in the capital?"
Song Chunxue nodded, "It's alright, just a bit hotter than where we are, otherwise it's fine."
She couldn't help but glance at Xie Zheng. They weren't even married, so why were they making such a formal occasion?
Everyone says she doesn't want a formal title anymore. If this happens again, she'll go back to her hometown early and not wait for him.
She had been away from home for almost a month. Although she didn't particularly miss any of her children, she just wanted to go back and feel comfortable in a familiar place.
She longed to return to the fortress, where she could live alone with her two dogs, undisturbed, with flowers in the yard and vegetables in the garden.
Coming here makes her seem like a country bumpkin with no self-awareness, desperately trying to become a member of a wealthy family.
At this moment, the second sister tapped the table and said bluntly, "I heard that you don't want to marry Xie Zheng. Whether it's true or not, we hope that since you've caught my brother's eye and you two are in love, it would be great if you could have a child for him."
"You seem to be in good health and look young, you should still be able to..."
"Second Sister!" Xie Zheng interrupted her in a deep voice, "Have you forgotten what I just said?"
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