Chapter 196 Silly Child
"You silly child, why don't you want to get married?"
"Girls are all meant to get married."
Although Xie Yankang was somewhat love-struck, he was also very clear that finding a son-in-law was completely impossible. After all, the Xie family already had a son, and they would never let their family property benefit an outsider!
Seeing Xie Yankang like this, Xie Hanyue just smiled faintly and then said in a low voice, "Actually, I'm reluctant to leave my parents and my home. Father, I really love my home, and I don't want to go to someone else's house."
Little girls are always a bit naive, but Xie Yankang didn't take these words to heart at all. He was just thinking about how to find a good family for his daughter.
This was the child born to the woman he loved most, and it was a lifelong dream for him.
Over here, Xie Zhaoye looked at Wang Shi's angry appearance and said helplessly, "Mother, what's wrong with you lately? Why are you so fierce to Yue'er?"
Wang glanced at Xie Zhaoye, snorted, and said with dissatisfaction, "It's one thing for others to come looking for bad luck, but why do you have to make trouble for me too?"
"That's not what I meant at all. I just don't understand what's going on."
"Mother, did Yue'er do something wrong?"
Xie Zhaoye looked at Wang Shi with some concern.
Wang would certainly not tell her son about these messy things.
She thought for a moment and then said, "These are all minor matters. Why should a man like you care about so much?"
"By the way, you should also think about your marriage during this time." Madam Wang sighed and looked at her son with some worry: "Although you and Yue'er are not biological siblings, you are still related by name. You must not have any wild thoughts or do anything improper, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhaoye immediately understood what Wang Shi meant.
He quickly shook his head: "Mother, you're overthinking it, you're really overthinking it. I've always treated Yue'er as my own sister, I have no improper thoughts whatsoever!"
That would be best!
"You're all grown up now. You need to keep your distance and not spend the night alone together anymore. There are all sorts of rumors going around. You're going to be an official in the future, so your reputation is extremely important, understand?"
Wang cared deeply for this son, after all, he was her hope for the rest of her life!
Hearing this, Xie Zhaoye blushed and then whispered, "Mother, don't worry, I have a girl I like."
Um?
Upon hearing this, Wang's eyes lit up immediately: "Whose daughter is she? I've never heard you mention her before. Tell me, tell me quickly!"
“She’s the youngest daughter of the Minister of Rites, named Liu Pianpian.” Xie Zhaoye’s face was flushed, and his voice was barely audible.
Seeing his embarrassed expression, Madam Wang knew he wasn't lying, and immediately burst out laughing: "Good lad, you've quietly found someone you like. The Minister of Rites is quite a good match for our family. If you really like him, I'll go and propose marriage to you!"
"Mother, the Minister of Rites is a civil official of the refined class, while our family comes from a military background. I'm afraid he might look down on us." Xie Zhaoye was troubled.
Seeing Xie Zhaoye's expression, Madam Wang said directly, "Don't worry, Mother will do everything in her power to make this happen. You just need to wait for your wedding night!"
After saying that, Wang excitedly slapped her thigh!
She needed to find an opportunity to get a good look at this Liu Pianpian.
Hearing this, Xie Zhaoye was overjoyed and immediately got up and walked outside happily.
After a whole day, the children were all exhausted and fell asleep in bed. Xie Qingran was also dozing off by the bedside, her palm-leaf fan still waving at Xiao Yanran.
When Xiao Jue entered the room, he saw the children lying crookedly on his bed, and his expression immediately changed. However, when he saw Xie Qingran, his eyes softened.
He glanced at Redwood: "Take the children with you."
"They're all asleep."
"Why don't you leave?"
Sequoia looked helplessly at the five or six children on the bed, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. If she carried them out one by one, when would she ever finish?
"Your Highness?"
Upon hearing the sound, Xie Qingran immediately opened her eyes, then gestured for him to be quiet and whispered, "Your Highness, please keep your voice down. The children are asleep. Let's go to the next room."
As she spoke, Xie Qingran stood up, took the wheelchair from Hongshan, and walked directly to the next room.
Xiao Jue was initially somewhat reluctant, but now he was quite cooperative. Looking at Xiao Jue's two-faced behavior, Hong Shan's face was full of disgust, and he snorted and muttered, "What a piece of trash!"
His voice was low enough that Xiao Jue couldn't hear him at all, since all of Xiao Jue's attention was on Xie Qingran.
Upon entering, Xiao Jue immediately stood up, picked Xie Qingran up in his arms, and carried her to the bed.
Xie Qingran blushed slightly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and gently kissed him: "Young Master, this is a manor, I'm afraid it's not quite right."
“There’s nothing wrong with it. There are only the two of us in this house.” Xiao Jue gently nuzzled Xie Qingran’s nose. “You’ve had a long day. Get some rest.”
Although he longed for Xie Qingran, he also knew that Xie Qingran had been playing with the child all day and was exhausted. She wasn't really going to do anything; just holding her like this was comfortable enough.
Looking at Xiao Jue's gentle and tender appearance, Xie Qingran blushed and leaned against his chest, silently listening to his heartbeat. Before long, she fell into a deep sleep.
The girl in his arms slept peacefully like a kitten. Xiao Jue looked down and felt a softness in his heart.
He smiled slightly, then kissed Xie Qingran on the cheek before holding her and falling asleep contentedly.
Xiao Jue and Xie Qingran enjoyed themselves at the manor for several days, but the imperial concubine in the palace was already extremely anxious.
These days, the Fifth Prince has been going to the palace frequently and has not forgotten to send gifts to the Xie family. Seeing that the marriage is about to be finalized, she is extremely anxious and can only call Zhou Huai'an over to scold him.
"How many times have I told you to get closer to the Second Miss? Why won't you listen?" The Imperial Concubine gritted her teeth. "Are you trying to drive me crazy?!"
Zhou Huai'an stood there expressionlessly, watching the frenzied Consort, and said calmly, "I've said it before, I don't like Xie Hanyue, and I won't get close to Xie Hanyue. Mother, please don't force me."
"How dare you speak to me like that!"
"I am your mother, why won't you listen to me?"
The Imperial Concubine truly couldn't understand why Zhou Huai'an was so insistent on marriage.
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