Chapter 37 Chapter 37 I can’t be outdone by Saburo, right?
After sending away the shop owners who were lining up in a long queue, Yun Wu hurried back to the yard with some silk and jewelry left behind.
When she returned, Xie Yi had already gotten up and was lazily leaning on the couch.
Seeing someone come in, he opened his arms, only to be hit on the shoulder by a weak fist. Xie Yi grabbed her hand and asked, "What? Didn't you pick someone you liked?"
He looked behind Yun Wu and saw the little maid holding a few things. It wasn't much. He sighed and said, "I'll bring them to you someday so you can pick out better ones."
Yun Wu was filled with shame and anger, her ears burning hot and even her neck red. "Who told you...you...you called so many people..."
Thinking about how she was not only blocked by so many shop owners today, but also laughed at by her whole family, Yun Wu wanted to faint on the spot.
When has she ever been so popular?
God bless her. She had always been low-key and cautious, usually wishing she could be as inconspicuous as a roadside weed. But because of Xie Yi, today, the whole family was watching her. Recalling the meaningful looks from her brothers, sisters-in-law, and her parents-in-law, Yun Wu suddenly felt dizzy.
Xie Yi: "Don't you like new clothes, or do you dislike beautiful jewelry? Don't all girls like these?"
She likes it, yes, but...
"This is not good." Yun Wu said.
Xie Yi: "What's wrong?"
"It's too ostentatious," Yun Wu muttered, "it wouldn't be good if someone saw it."
Xie Yi raised his eyebrows: "Who gossiped?"
"Maybe they will think so." Yun Wu lowered her head, her eyelashes trembling: "Today is really too, too..."
Xie Yi: "I don't steal, I don't rob, and I don't use public funds. I use my own money to spend on my wife. What's the problem?"
Yun Wu: “…”
"Speak later." Xie Yi said slowly: "Aren't you happy?"
Yun Wu pursed her lips.
Reason is always on his side.
But what girl wouldn't be happy to see beautiful clothes and beautiful jewelry? Even if her dresser is filled with precious jewels, she will still be moved by the beauty of the gems.
What's more, she knew in her heart that the chaos today was all caused by Xie Yi to make her happy.
Now that I know this feeling, how can I not be happy?
"Happy." Yun Wu responded to him, and her eyes lit up little by little, with joy in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.
Just like the little bird under the eaves, every time it gets millet, it will shake its feathers and chirp happily.
Xie Yi's fingertips brushed past her eyes. They were no longer red and swollen as they were yesterday. Their almond-shaped eyes were dark and bright, staring at him without blinking. He was tempted, but in the end, he only gave her a light kiss: "If you are happy, don't look so sad. It looks depressing."
Yun Wu pursed her lips and smiled at him embarrassedly.
She was not someone who would indulge in sadness. After a day of relaxation and with her husband's active comfort, her mood soon improved.
Sometimes she would grab Xiaomi to tease the birds, sometimes she would go to check on her trophies, and after a while, she would come back briskly with a box in her arms.
When the box was opened, it was full of gold and silver bills.
Xie Yi glanced at her: "What?"
"Here you go." Yun Wu blinked guiltily, "I've asked for quite a bit today..."
The shops that Xie Yi called were all big shops in the capital, and the things that the shopkeepers brought were all the finest products in the shops. Although Yun Wu didn't ask for much, it still amounted to a huge sum of money.
She took the silver from her private treasury.
On the first day she married Xie Yi, Xie Yi handed her the key to the account book of the third room's private treasury and let her manage it. In the past few months, he did not use a single copper penny and did not touch the monthly allowance from the government account.
He had no job, and Yun Wu was worried that he would have no money to spend.
Xie Yi didn't even look at it: "Take it back."
Yun Wu asked with concern: "Do you have enough money?"
Xie Yi: “…”
Xie Yi tried to hold back, but couldn't help it, and burst out laughing. He reached out and pinched her face: "Your husband has private money."
Yun Wu obediently responded: "Oh."
She quickly remembered everything about Jinyun Temple.
Well, he has a lot of secrets.
…
Although the person was coaxed, Yun Wu did not go out the whole day.
She has always been shy and was laughed at by the whole family this morning. For a moment, no one dared to see her and she hid in the yard for a long time.
But after nightfall, it was customary for the Duke's family to have dinner together, and she could no longer hide from it.
In the evening, Yun Wu followed Xie Yi to the front hall for dinner.
They arrived the latest, and as soon as she entered the door, she felt several eyes on her.
Without even looking back, Yun Wu knew that the Second Young Mistress was definitely among them. She was always present in all the excitement.
She pretended not to notice anything and sat down in an ordinary seat. Once the dishes were served, she concentrated on picking up the food on the plate in front of her, too embarrassed to even raise her head.
"Ahem."
At the dinner table, Erlangjun Xie Fei coughed violently several times.
After everyone's attention was drawn to her, he solemnly pulled out a brocade box from his bosom and handed it to the Second Young Mistress affectionately: "My lady, I specially picked out a gift for you today."
Everyone: “…”
Why couldn't this gift be given at any other time? Why had it to be given at dinner in front of everyone?
Chen Qiutang was obviously very pleased. When Erlangjun took out the brocade box, her eyes lit up. As soon as he spoke, she couldn't wait to take the thing. When she opened it, she saw an exquisite and dazzling pearl hairpin inside.
"For me?" Chen Qiutang was surprised.
Xie Fei looked at her and said affectionately, "As soon as I saw it, I felt it was especially suitable for you. Come, my lady, I'll put it on for you."
As he spoke, he took out the pearl hairpin from the brocade box. Chen Qiutang lowered her head and let him insert it into her hair bun.
Although there was no mirror to look at and she couldn't see what she looked like, she liked it very much. It was rare that the look in her eyes when she looked at her husband was full of tenderness.
Xie Fei: "Madam, do you like it?"
"Of course I like it." Chen Qiutang said happily, "I didn't expect you to be so kind!"
Xie Fei: "That's it!"
Xie Fei thought: He can’t be outdone by Sanlang, right?
If he didn't express it, he might not be able to enter the bedroom tonight.
He took out a cute little pearl flower from his arms and pinned it on the small bun on his daughter's head: "Dear Nuannuan, Daddy hasn't forgotten you."
Nuan Jie'er touched her head and gave her father a sweet smile: "Thank you, Daddy."
The family of three is having a great time and the atmosphere is very harmonious.
Everyone at the table looked at the loving couple of the second wife: "..."
Yun Wu lowered her head and drank the soup seriously.
The eldest son, Xie Chong, hesitated for a moment, put down his chopsticks, and said to Meng Qingtong, who was watching the show with a smile beside him: "Qingtong, I have prepared a gift for you as well."
Meng Qingtong was stunned for a moment, then turned around in surprise: "Me too?"
Xie Fei: "What?! You have it too?!"
Xie Chong took out something wrapped in a brocade handkerchief from his arms and unfolded it. Inside was a crystal clear jade bracelet.
He looked at Meng Qingtong, smiled slightly, took Meng Qingtong's hand, and put the jade bracelet on her wrist.
The beautiful jade and the tender catkins complement each other.
"Qingtong, you take care of the household and raise Zhao'er to be sensible and smart. You've worked so hard, and I've always forgotten to thank you." Xie Chong said softly, "When I saw Sanlang giving me a gift today, I suddenly realized that you should hear these words in person. Qingtong, I love you very much in my heart."
Meng Qingtong stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist. It had a warm texture but felt cool to the touch, and her face turned slightly red unconsciously.
"I have received my husband's thoughts, and I feel the same way."
The couple smiled at each other, and tender affection flowed in their gaze.
Yun Wu felt someone touching her left hand under the table. She didn't understand why, so she looked to the left and saw Xie Yi's profile looking in the direction of his two brothers.
Yun Wu reacted and blushed. She poured a bowl of soup for Xie Yi and said softly, "Husband, this fish soup is delicious. Drink more."
Xie Yi happily picked up the bowl: "Just right, I was just about to drink some soup."
He scooped up a sip and said with a smile, "Chef Wang's fish soup today is better than usual."
The other people at the table smiled, and the two sisters-in-law who usually loved to joke around didn't say a word, but turned back to look at their husbands from time to time.
For a moment, it seemed as if bubbles of love were popping up everywhere on the dining table.
After a moment, everyone looked at Lord Xie.
Whether they were drinking soup, touching jade bracelets, or wearing pearl hairpins, their eyes glanced towards the head of the seat intentionally or unintentionally.
Lord Xie: “…”
Mrs. Xie drank her soup calmly, seemingly unaware of her master's predicament.
Aunt Cui stroked her hair, rolled up her sleeves, looked down, and suddenly cried out in surprise, as if she had discovered something extraordinary: "Son!"
Xie Fei replied at the right moment: "What's wrong?"
"Look at my head..." Aunt Cui deliberately tilted her head towards Master Xie.
"Look at my hand again..." He deliberately stretched out his hand in the direction of Mr. Xie.
She sighed, "Is it just that I'm missing a hairpin or owe a bracelet?"
Xie Fei cooperated: "Hey! That's right, why are these missing?"
Aunt Cui's eyes flickered, but what she said was, "Actually, I don't care about these things. It's just that I see that Madam has been dressing too simply lately. Madam is in charge of such a large mansion, and she works so hard. I feel sorry for her!"
Madam Xie spoke calmly, "I prefer simplicity. Why are you restricting yourself? Go pick out a few things you like tomorrow and put them on my account."
Aunt Cui smiled happily: "Okay!"
More eyes were fixed on Lord Xie.
All three sons have shown their affection, and even the concubines have been coaxed into submission by the mistress. What about you?
Lord Xie: “…”
Lord Xie put down his wine glass and called his attendant: "I have a painting and calligraphy by Master Zheng in my study. Send it to Madam."
Yun Wu didn't know how much the calligraphy and painting were worth, but seeing the two sisters-in-law looking at each other in surprise, she guessed that it must be a painting by a famous artist, rare and hard to find.
Lord Xie looked at everyone at the table and asked, "Is it done?"
Everyone quickly looked away and lowered their heads to look at their bowls.
Lord Xie: "Let's eat."
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