Chapter 520 I've Become Younger
Time flies, and it's already June. In a few days, it will be the wedding day of Yu Chuan and Chan'er.
Gu Jingxi gave Chan'er to Meng Jinyao, who became Meng Jinyao's maid. When Chan'er got married, Meng Jinyao arranged everything for her as if she were her own personal maid. The dowry was also prepared according to the amount that Qingqiu would receive at the end of the month. After all, Chan'er used to be someone who was by Gu Jingxi's side. She had risked her life for him and had made great contributions.
Seeing how well she treated the maid, Zhang was somewhat puzzled: "Third sister-in-law, it's just a maid getting married, why make such a fuss? Setting up two tables for her is already doing her a favor."
Meng Jinyao said gently, "Although Chan'er is a maid, she has been by her husband's side for many years. Besides, a girl's marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event. If it is handled too hastily, it will leave regrets later."
Upon hearing this, Zhang glanced at her subconsciously. If we're talking about being hasty, then it has to be this third sister-in-law. They were about to get married, but at the last minute they changed husbands, causing such a big joke. Even though so much time has passed, people still occasionally bring it up.
Feeling that this was a topic that shouldn't be discussed further, Zhang asked again, "Is another one of your maids getting married at the end of this month?"
Meng Jinyao nodded slightly: "Yes, Qingqiu and Zhou Yun's wedding date is set for the 28th. I know Zhou Yun well, so I feel at ease entrusting Qingqiu to him."
Zhang thought of her daughter again and felt very sad: "Even the maids are getting married, but our Xuanyi doesn't even have a marriage prospect."
Meng Jinyao comforted her, "Sister-in-law, these things can't be rushed. Xuanyi's time hasn't come yet. When it does, she might even tell you herself that she wants to get married."
“It’s tough. If I don’t push her, she probably won’t want to get married until she’s thirty.” Zhang said angrily. “Every time I find her a good young man, she either messes things up on purpose or refuses to meet him. If this continues, I’ll just give up on her and let her be an old maid for the rest of her life.”
Meng Jinyao said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, it won't happen. Give Xuanyi some more time. Xiuhong from your second sister-in-law's family isn't engaged yet. Xuanyi is your younger sister, so there's no rush."
Zhang replied, "How can they be the same? Xiu Hong is a man, and she is a girl, a seventeen-year-old girl, who is already of motherhood age."
Meng Jinyao didn't reply, but simply sighed softly in sync with her mood.
Zhang added, "Luckily, this baby isn't a girl. There are so many things to worry about when you have a daughter, but you don't have to worry so much when you have a son."
Meng Jinyao disagreed, saying, "You have to worry about your son too. You'll have to worry about his studies, arrange for him to get married, and then worry about whether his family will be harmonious."
Zhang shook her head gently: "Sons don't need to get married, they can see it from their own side. But daughters have to get married, and they can't see whether they will be mistreated in their husband's family."
Meng Jinyao was stunned. This was indeed a problem. She herself was lucky to have met a good husband; otherwise, she didn't know what her life would be like now.
After a moment, she said gently, "Since you know that it's not easy for women, why are you in such a hurry for Xuan Yi to get married? If she marries badly, she will suffer grievances. If she stays at home, there will be no one to make her suffer. Besides, Xuan Yi is now somewhat afraid of getting married because of her previous marriage."
Zhang said, “The past is the past, and the present is the present. Just because she didn’t have a good marriage in the past doesn’t mean she won’t have a good marriage again. How can a girl not get married? If she doesn’t, there will be rumors flying everywhere, and she will be pointed at and talked about when she goes out. When she gets older, it will be difficult for her to marry into a good family. She can choose while she is young. In two years, someone else will be choosing her.”
Meng Jinyao remained silent. Such was the way of the world, and she could not refute it. But if it was her daughter, she would still respect her daughter's wishes. If her daughter was unwilling, then there was no rush. She would wait until her daughter had the idea someday before arranging the marriage.
Zhang sighed, "Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. I don't care about her now. Every time I bring it up, she just brushes me off or starts reciting Buddhist scriptures in front of me, going against me."
Meng Jinyao nodded slightly.
Zhang said, "Third sister-in-law, I don't know if you've noticed, but third brother seems to be getting younger and younger."
Meng Jinyao shook her head slightly and asked in return, "Is that so?"
Zhang nodded repeatedly: "My third brother already looked young, with no fine lines on his face, but he seems to be getting younger and younger. His skin is smoother and more delicate, and he even seems to have gotten a little whiter."
Is there?
Meng Jinyao was stunned. After thinking about it carefully, she didn't feel any obvious changes. She guessed it was because they saw each other every day. Although her sister-in-law was also in the Marquis's mansion, she couldn't see her husband every day.
Zhang said in bewilderment, "It's really strange. It's summer now, and even if you haven't gotten tanned, you shouldn't have become whiter. But my third brother has become a bit whiter."
Meng Jinyao smiled gently: "Sister-in-law, could it be your imagination?"
Zhang shook her head: "It can't be an illusion. I was with my second sister-in-law yesterday, and she also said that my third brother is getting younger and younger."
"Really?" Meng Jinyao was taken aback, then said, "I'll take a closer look when he comes back this afternoon."
Zhang nodded: "Yes, Third Sister-in-law, take a closer look. I guess it's because she has a wife and children, her life is complete, and she lives a comfortable life. Her mindset has changed, which is why she is getting younger and younger."
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In the afternoon, around 5 PM.
Gu Jingxi returned home and was about to go see his son when his wife pulled him to sit down. She then cupped his face in her hands, examining him closely and gently stroking his cheeks. Gu Jingxi looked bewildered and asked, "Ayao, what are you doing?"
Meng Jinyao commented, "It feels pretty good."
Gu Jingxi: "?"
Meng Jinyao lifted his chin, her gaze falling on his entire face. After examining him carefully for a moment, she continued to comment, "You seem to have become a bit fairer, and your skin is even better. Many teenage girls don't have skin as good as yours."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi's eyes lit up: "Is Ayao trying to make me happy?"
Meng Jinyao glared at him: "Who's trying to make you happy? Both my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law think so. They say you're getting younger and younger. Is it because you've had me and Wanwan that your mindset has changed, and your appearance reflects your heart, making you more and more beautiful?"
Gu Jingxi touched his face and smiled with satisfaction. He would never tell A Yao that it was all thanks to Physician Wen. He had only told A Yao that he had asked Physician Wen for a swelling-reducing ointment, but he hadn't mentioned that he had also asked Physician Wen for a beauty cream.
He uses the beauty cream every day, but he doesn't see any significant changes when he looks in the mirror. Now, his sisters-in-law both feel there are changes, which must be due to the beauty cream. There's a reason why this unconventional old man is called a miracle doctor by the empress in the palace; he really does have some skills.
He replied gently, "Perhaps so. Your appearance reflects your heart; the better your mindset, the younger you look."
The following day, Physician Wen received a thank you from Gu Jingxi, and his medical skills were highly praised by Gu Jingxi.
Physician Wen was extremely excited. He had been called a quack doctor for so many years, and now he finally received the affirmation of his patient. His excitement was indescribable.
However, the next moment, Doctor Wen heard him say, "Give me another box of that beauty cream; it works very well."
Doctor Wen: "?"
oh!
So that's why. I cured your hidden ailment before, and you didn't praise my medical skills. I cured your wife's cold syndrome, and you didn't praise me either. Now, because of the beauty cream, you're praising me to the skies.
Then wouldn't I have been happy for nothing?
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