"To say he's only beautiful inside and out is a bit too low a standard." Feng Guang put down her chopsticks and said with concern, "My brother is handsome and elegant. If we say he's unparalleled in the world, I'm afraid no one would dare to disagree. Let's not talk about his appearance. As for his inner qualities, my brother is quick-witted, respectful to his teachers and friends, and filial to his parents. Just to say that someone as good as my brother is probably unmatched in the world."
Xie Jie, who was known as the Little Tyrant, blushed strangely amidst this string of flattering words that seemed to kill without leaving a trace.
Xie Zhan lowered his eyes, concealing the smile in them.
But Tan Rou was very pleased to hear these words. "What you said is absolutely right, young lady. I was just having a hard time too. Tell me, is there any young lady in the whole capital who is good enough for a man as good as my Jie'er?"
“That’s right.” Feng Guang then looked at Xie Zhao. “Second Uncle, you and Second Aunt must carefully oversee my brother’s marriage in the future.”
Xie Zhao paused for a moment, glanced at Xie Xun who was equally silent, and smiled with a smirk, "The scenery is indeed magnificent."
“Oh, right!” Feng Guang smiled and looked at the old lady again. “Grandma, didn’t you say that you had the matchmaker investigate many unmarried young ladies? Those who can catch your eye must be well-educated and virtuous ladies from good families. They can also give Second Uncle and Second Aunt some advice.”
The old lady's face darkened. "What did you call me?"
"Grandma."
“This is how ordinary people address each other,” the old lady said. “According to custom, you should call me Grandmother.”
"Oh..." Feng Guang gave a perfunctory reply, then said excitedly, "Grandma, since you also have a list of unmarried daughters in the capital, why don't you show it to Second Uncle and Second Aunt first?"
The old lady was so angry she couldn't speak.
"I..." Xie Jie became shy for once and stammered, "I am still young, and there is no rush for me to get married."
“It’s time to get anxious!” Tan Rou said, “You’re just too impatient because you haven’t been engaged yet, which is why you couldn’t resist the temptation of your friends to go to brothels. It’s time to find you a marriage partner.”
Xie Jie, facing pressure to get married for the first time, had no idea how to cope.
Feng Guang looked at Xie Jie with sympathy, then silently lowered her head to drink her soup, displaying the utmost demureness.
Poor Xie Jie, the entire meal was spent being talked about marriage by his mother.
After dinner, it was already dusk with the last rays of sunlight falling. Everyone returned to their respective courtyards. Huan'er said she wanted to go to the back garden, so Fengguang could only take her there. As she passed Xie Jie, she kindly said, "Brother, I hope you can bring me a sister-in-law soon."
Xie Jie's face turned extremely ugly.
Feng Guang was in a good mood and turned to leave, but she didn't notice that she bumped into Xie Yaoyao who appeared out of nowhere. The two of them took a step back. Feng Guang was supported by Xie Jie next to her, while Xie Yaoyao was supported by Xie Zhan who had just come out of the door.
Xie Jie frowned and looked at Xie Yaoyao, "Don't you even watch where you're going?"
Xie Yaoyao was furious. How could this be her fault? She steadied herself and sneered, "She turned around without looking where she was going and that's how she bumped into me. What fault do I have?"
Before Feng Guang could speak, Huan'er shouted, "You're the one who deliberately bumped into my sister!"
"Do you think your sister is gold, silver, or jade?" Xie Yaoyao said sarcastically. "Anyone would want to bump into her, and maybe even knock some gold dust down?"
"Perhaps that is indeed the case." Xie Zhan smiled. "Years ago, I heard from my subordinates who were born in Sishui City that a smile from Miss Xie's family was worth a thousand pieces of gold. It seems that what they said is true."
Feng Guang slowly raised her hand to cover her burning face, thinking to herself that this man really knew how to talk.
"Third Uncle..." Xie Yaoyao looked at Xie Zhan, full of confusion. She had thought that Xie Zhan would stand on her side.
Xie Zhan laughed and said, "Second girl, Feng Guang has been delicate and frail since childhood, so don't hold it against her."
Upon hearing this, Feng Guang crossed his arms and said with dissatisfaction, "You're saying I'm spoiled?"
"I mean Feng Guangsheng is a petite and delicate treasure, and should always be treated with care."
Wait... was he praising her?
Feng Guang glanced at Xie Yaoyao, who looked unconvinced, and smiled knowingly. "You're afraid I'll cause her trouble, so you want to settle things peacefully, right?"
After all, if Feng Guang wanted to cause trouble for Xie Yaoyao, it would be an easy thing to do.
Why would Feng Guang have such thoughts?
"Because she's your niece."
"But aren't you my niece too?"
"You've known her for a long time, but you've only known me for a few days?"
He laughed, "But I can guarantee that there's only one person who has the opportunity to be violent towards me right now."
She silently turned her head away, feeling extremely guilty.
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