The more Xiao Huihui talked, the more convinced she became of herself.
"Hmph, they all really think they're saints. If Wang Huaijing hadn't already been engaged, would I be hiding here feeding mosquitoes?"
Am I wrong to want to marry into a good family when I'm so beautiful? Since you all think I'm not wrong, then why are you blocking me here?
Brother Huaijing, do you also think I'm beautiful and want to marry me?
"It's alright, Brother Huaijing, I don't mind that you already have a wife. I can be a concubine, or you can divorce that woman and I'll be your principal wife."
Everyone was shocked by Xiao Huihui's shamelessness. Wang Huaijing was so angry that he wanted to curse, but he didn't know what to say.
"Get out." He managed to utter only one word.
"Okay, I'll head over now, but Brother Huaijing, are you really not going to consider me?"
I'm so understanding and good-looking. You won't find another opportunity like this, haha…
"Ugh..." Wang Huaijing vomited. It was unclear whether it was from drinking too much or from being disgusted by Xiao Huihui.
Wang Huaijing was leaning against the wall, vomiting, when he suddenly felt something was wrong. He reached out and found that the jade pendant hanging at his waist was gone.
He quickly recalled the scene from just now and noticed that when Xiao Huihui bumped into him, his waist seemed to tighten slightly.
Wiping his mouth with his sleeve, he said, "Wait a minute."
Zhao Qingyan used her lightness skill to chase after him, and Xiao Huihui took off running when she heard Wang Huaijing's shout.
How could Zhao Qingyan give her that chance? With a leap, she flew out of the Wang family's courtyard, blocking Xiao Huihui, who had just run to the door, from the outside.
Xiao Huihui tried to run away, but Zhao Qingyan reached out and tugged, her fingers gripping Xiao Huihui's belt, and carried her back to the courtyard like a chick.
"Please trouble you, Third Sister, to see if she has a jade pendant with auspicious cloud patterns in a light green color. That was a token of love from your sister to me."
Zhao Qingyan picked up Xiao Huihui, raised her arm, and swayed her back and forth like shaking a cloth bag.
With a snap, a jade pendant fell from Xiao Huihui's sleeve.
Fortunately, not every part of Wang Huaijing's courtyard was paved with flagstones and blue bricks; the place where Zhao Qingyan was standing was dirt ground.
Upon seeing the fallen jade pendant, the young girl Zhao Qinghe quickly stepped forward, picked it up, examined it in her hand, and handed it to Zhao Qingyi.
“It’s the one my sister bought back then, you can give it to your brother-in-law.”
Little Zhao Qingbei also checked it over and over again.
"Yes, it is indeed the one my sister bought. Brother-in-law, here you go. You'd better keep it safe this time."
After Wang Huaijing received the jade pendant, he checked it carefully and found that it hadn't been dropped and broken, which put his mind at ease.
He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the jade pendant back and forth several times before stopping.
"Third sister, let her go."
He summoned the gatekeeper and said, "Dezi, from now on, when this girl or any member of the Xiao family comes, do not see them."
The servant boy named Dezi nodded in agreement.
And so the farce came to an end. Those who had been drinking in the front yard, oblivious to the commotion in the back, quickly inquired to find out what had happened.
Wang Huaijing led the Zhao family to the backyard again.
Cui Cui, quick-witted as ever, ran inside to announce, "Young mistress, wake up, your family has arrived."
Zhao Qingyi woke up groggily, still a little disoriented. She rubbed her eyes before finally realizing that she was getting married today.
She sat up, grabbed the clothes she had left by the bed before going to sleep, and put them on.
She put on her shoes and stepped out of bed. As for her hair, she took a gold hairpin and tied it up.
Her movements were so fluid and graceful that Cui Cui was stunned. She had never seen a woman get up and get ready so quickly.
It's actually quite good, very clean and efficient.
Upon entering the living room, Zhao Yonggeng and his wife, along with their siblings, were all present; Wang Huaijing was merely a figure in the background.
"Have you all finished eating?" Zhao Qingyi was a little surprised, wondering if they were here to say goodbye.
Tian Xiaolan said, "Qingyi, have you eaten yet? You look like you just woke up?"
Zhao Qingyi covered her mouth with her hand and yawned. Her eyes filled with tears, and she nodded.
"Yes, I ate, washed up, and then took a nap."
Tian Xiaolan nodded.
"Here's what you're looking for. Take a look at the contents of these dowry chests. Do you need us to help you organize them? Hang up the clothes and stuff the rest."
If we expect you to do all the work by yourself, who knows when you'll be finished?
We'll get everything sorted out for you and then head back.
From now on, you will be a member of the Wang family.
You must live a good life. If there's anything you don't understand, talk to your son-in-law.
Go back to your parents' home and ask, or send a message; either your mother or your aunt can come and help you.
If anything is missing, go back to your parents' house to get it.
Zhao Qingyi covered her mouth and couldn't help but yawn again.
"Second Aunt, what are you saying? Aren't you telling me to go back to my parents' house and beg for money? Wouldn't that make me a real money-losing burden?"
He laughed out loud as he spoke.
Wang Huaijing quickly expressed his determination.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, brothers and sisters."
Please don't say that. Qingyi married me, so naturally I will try my best to give her a good life.
In the future, besides taking the imperial examinations, I will also write more picture books to sell for money. Besides, the family's money will be managed by Qingyi.
I forgot to mention, my father and I have already separated our households. We don't get involved in what the front yard does or what the back yard eats or uses; Qingyi makes the decisions.
Wang Huaijing quickly expressed his determination, fearing that his wife's family would think he was a good-for-nothing and that they would have to send her back to her parents' home to beg for money.
Zhao Yonggeng smiled.
"You silly boy, it's a man's duty to support the family. It's also a woman's duty to manage the household."
In our Zhao family, both boys and girls are equally precious.
Whether you have something to do or not, taking Qingyi back to her parents' home a few more times is considered filial piety.
Your grandma said that construction will begin on new houses in a few days, so that these married daughters can bring their husbands and children home to live together.
Please don't think that frequently visiting your parents' home is something shameful. Our family isn't one of those unreasonable people.
Wang Huaijing was moved by the kinship of the Zhao family. How fortunate he was to be a part of this family.
The Zhao family helped Zhao Qingyi organize her dowry, placing the valuable items in a hidden compartment under the canopy bed.
I also put a lock on it. The keyhole was so small you couldn't even see it unless you looked closely.
The carving of this bed was completed by a master craftsman who worked overtime to finish it. This hidden compartment is the result of the combined efforts of the Zhao family.
Especially regarding the design of the hidden compartments, Zhao Qingyang offered many suggestions.
After making sure Zhao Qingyi was properly settled, the Zhao family returned to Zhao Family Village.
After seeing off the guests from her family, Wang Huaijing quickly returned to comfort his wife, fearing that Zhao Qingyi might be upset about being separated from her loved ones.
Zhao Qingyi was a cheerful person, and the slight reluctance she felt at first vanished because of Wang Huaijing's comforting words.
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