Chapter 706: Closer Relationship
Mrs. Xia sent Tang Bao to Xia Siya's yard, but then she felt uneasy again.
I was afraid that some ignorant servants would neglect Tang Bao, so I would have to go over and give them a good beating.
So, after dealing with the replies from several housekeepers in the mansion, he got up and went to Xia Siya's yard.
However, what surprised her was that in Xia Siya's yard, all the maids and servants had happy faces and were eager to serve Tang Bao.
Mrs. Xia was very satisfied with this, thinking that her daughter might have grown up and could train the servants.
"Fuya, if there's anything you're not used to, just tell your godmother. Just treat this place as your home..."
Mrs. Xia took Tang Bao's hand and gave her gentle instructions.
"I know, godmother." Tang Bao snuggled up to Madam Xia's arm and said with a smile, "Being here with godmother, it's like being at home."
"That's right." Madam Xia patted Tang Bao's hand and said, "Come, listen to your godmother and lie down and take a nap."
After saying that, he asked Tangbao to go to bed and covered her with a thin quilt with his own hands.
Zou Shuqin was more and more surprised by his meticulous attention to detail.
It's like taking care of a child of a few years old.
"Don't be surprised, cousin." Xia Siya said, "My mother is like this. Once she sees sister Fuya, she forgets that she has a daughter like me. She never covers me with a blanket."
Madam Xia glanced at Xia Siya and said, "Your sister Fuya is young, and this is her first time traveling far away. How can she compare to a naughty monkey like you?"
After saying that, he tucked the corner of the quilt for Tang Bao.
"Have a good sleep. When you wake up, ask your sister to take you to the garden. There are several pots of chrysanthemums in full bloom."
"Yeah, godmother, you go and do your work." Tang Bao said obediently.
Mrs. Xia finally left with peace of mind.
Zou Shuqin naturally followed Mrs. Xia away.
Xia Siya also got on the bed and talked to Tang Bao under the same quilt.
"Sister Siya, is your cousin engaged?" Tang Bao asked.
"No."
"Then...your cousin and your second brother..."
It’s not Tang Bao’s fault for being gossipy. It’s just that in ancient times, there were too many romantic stories between cousins.
As soon as she heard the words cousins, she subconsciously felt that there was a story behind it.
"My aunt probably had this intention, so she sent my cousin to come and celebrate my mother's birthday." Xia Siya said, "But my mother won't agree."
"Why?" Tang Bao asked curiously.
Isn’t it highly praised that relatives are married?
Xia Siya gave Tang Bao a strange look.
"Of course you said that."
Tang Bao: “…”
Why did the blame fall on her?
"What did I say?"
Seeing Tang Bao's confused look, Xia Siya said, "Didn't you say that close relatives tend to give birth to fools?"
Tang Bao: “…”
I remember now.
She did say that.
Because his cousin Shitou from his uncle's family is a fool.
Shitou's mother, Zhang Xiulian, is actually my uncle's cousin.
"Actually, my cousin has a brother who is a fool." Xia Siya whispered, "My aunt actually married my cousin, which means my aunt married her cousin. So my mother listened to you and naturally wouldn't let my second brother marry my cousin."
Tang Bao understood.
"What about your second brother? Did he treat your cousin..."
After all, Zou Shuqin is beautiful.
It's no wonder she made such a guess. They are really cousins, and it's a pity to hear them.
"No! My second brother knows that inbreeding may produce a fool, so he wouldn't think of that. He treats my cousin as an ordinary relative. You saw that he is so cold and indifferent to my cousin. He'd rather be close to you."
"Oh." Tang Bao was relieved.
The drama of cousin marrying cousin should not happen.
**
Magistrate Xia was concerned about the Su brothers and sisters, so after handling some urgent official business at the government office, he slipped away and went to the back house.
"Not coming?" Magistrate Xia frowned and said.
"Originally, they wouldn't come." Madam Xia said, "The Su family bought a house in the capital city to provide convenience for the scholars in the academy. If it was just the fifth son, it would be fine, but now that so many scholars have come together, they will naturally stay in the Su family's house."
"So...what about Fuya?" Magistrate Xia asked, "Will she live here forever?"
Mrs. Xia shook her head.
"Of course not. Fuya will definitely live with Laowu."
Mrs. Xia naturally knew why Tang Bao, the mascot, came to the capital city.
"Then let Siming move into the Su family's house." Prefect Xia made the decision.
After hearing what Magistrate Xia said, Mrs. Xia showed a hint of doubt on her face.
"Master, do you mean... to let Ming'er participate in this Autumn Examination as well?"
Magistrate Xia nodded.
"But didn't you say that your knowledge is still limited and your foundation is not solid, so you should wait a few years before joining?" Mrs. Xia asked in confusion.
Prefect Xia said, "If you just want to be on the list, not a good ranking, you can give it a try."
Mrs. Xia nodded thoughtfully.
That's fine.
Now that Fuya is here, my son and Fuya spend more time together, and there will definitely be good luck...
"I'll make arrangements for Ming'er. When Fuya moves back to the Su residence, I'll have Ming'er live with her." Madam Xia said bluntly, "By then, I'm afraid Siya will follow too. If they live together, we might need to send a few more maids and servants..."
Mrs. Xia began to calculate in her mind how many people to send over to serve.
After all, there was no mistress in that house, only young people.
Two little girls and a group of scholars...you have to be careful about everything.
In particular, no gossip should be spread.
Magistrate Xia stroked his beard to express his agreement.
"Then... Master, should the flower viewing banquet be held before or after the exam?" Madam Xia thought of something and said, "Now that Fu Ya has arrived in the capital, we'll have to go through the formalities all over again and introduce her to the wealthy families there, telling them she's our goddaughter."
"In this way, even if you are transferred to another place, with our favor, no one will dare to look down on you when Fu Ya comes to the capital again."
After hearing this, Prefect Xia thought for a moment and said, "Let's hold it after the Autumn Examination. Then we can invite Old Five and those students..."
When Magistrate Xia said this, a complicated look appeared on his face.
He added, "Also, the child from the Bai family will come to the capital in a few days..."
Mrs. Xia was about to drink her tea when she stopped.
"Master, is the news accurate?" asked Mrs. Xia.
"This is the news from the Bai family." said Magistrate Xia.
"Master, tell me...why did the Bai family suddenly express their intention to marry?" Madam Xia asked hesitantly. "I always feel uneasy..."
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