"What can I expect? It's just that during the time you were away, I figured it out. I still care about you. But don't feel any burden. Think about it carefully. I won't force you. If you don't want to, that's fine. I'm not the kind of person who will force you. We can still be friends if we can't be husband and wife. It doesn't matter."

When she said this, it was as if she was talking about tonight's dinner, and her calmness made Xing Zhao a little nervous.

Xing Zhao had been hanging around at various banquets over the years, so naturally he had won the favor of some women. Therefore, he had more or less received some handkerchiefs, sachets, or words expressing their feelings, but they always came with a bit of girlish shyness and a hazy feeling.

Xia Meng's direct approach made Xing Zhao at a loss for words for a moment, as if he was the shy woman at the moment.

After a short silence, Xia Meng spoke when she heard footsteps outside.

"I think it's Mr. Leng who's here to see me. I'll leave first. Keep the things. We'll see you next year."

Then she put on her hood and walked out of the tent. As expected, she saw Mr. Leng. When he looked at her, he spoke with a familiar look.

"Miss Xia, let's go first. We still have a long way to go."

"Okay, let's go now."

The two of them left without any delay. Instead, by the time Xing Zhao reacted, they were almost at the gate of the military camp.

He rushed out of the tent and ran all the way to Xia Meng. It was obviously not a very long distance, but he looked a little blushing, and then asked.

"Are you serious about what you say?"

"Although I am not a gentleman, I never speak falsely or deceitfully."

After hearing this, Xing Zhao smiled softly and then replied to her.

"Okay, I accept. We'll start a family when you come back."

"Don't think about it anymore?"

"What is there to think about? Half of my life has passed, and it's rare to meet someone like you. If I am indecisive, wouldn't I be pushing away such a good marriage opportunity?"

After hearing what he said, Xia Meng couldn't help but curl her eyebrows, and then patted Piaoxue on his shoulder and said.

"Okay, then wait until I come back."

"Well, be careful on the road."

The marriage of the two was decided in just a few words. The protagonists were calm, but the people around them were stunned. After a while, there was a fierce noise. Everyone was curious, how come Xing Zhao got engaged after this person came? "Brother Xing, what's going on? Is this your future wife? Why haven't you mentioned her before?"

Xing Zhao laughed a few times. In fact, he had never thought that he would get engaged like this an hour ago, so he couldn't answer this question at the moment, but one thing was certain.

Xia Meng really became his wife-to-be.

When the news reached Gu Shaoyu's ears, he was not overly surprised. Considering Xing Zhao's age and Xia Meng's personality, if this matter was settled, both of them must have thought it through and talked it through.

So he was calm.

He just said this to Xing Zhao who was still smiling foolishly.

"I'll send the news to my aunt first. She will definitely make a big fuss about it. But after you get married, do you want to settle down in Jinling City or Sui'an City?"

"Let's go to Ancheng. Xia Meng has a good relationship with my cousin's wife. If we are too far away, I'm afraid she won't agree."

"You've already become soft-hearted before you even get married?"

Ni Yang joked on the side. After hearing this, Xing Zhao was no less enthusiastic and immediately retorted.

"You want to be soft-hearted, but do you have a wife who can make you soft-hearted? I am different. I have one, and I am willing to do it."

"Look at this, look at this, you really deserve a beating. Just wait, when the weather gets better, I'll let Old Xue give you some extra training. I want to see how much energy you still have to show off to us."

Xing Zhao looked nonchalant, acting as if he was not afraid in front of everyone.

Gu Shaoyu watched them making noises and felt both happy and sad. Considering Luo Yuan's age and temperament, if he were still alive, it would be high time for him to start a family.

It was snowing heavily in Wangzhou and Sui'an City.

When everyone was eating Laba porridge, Du Jingyi couldn't help but sigh.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

"I've had a comfortable year. My cousin Zhao's marriage has been arranged, and my aunt has also written to say that she will come north after the New Year to oversee the wedding. My brother-in-law's transfer order has also arrived. He is now the governor of Xuanzhou, a sixth-rank official, which is a level higher than his previous position. All good things."

"Who said it wasn't true? When your brother-in-law found out about this, I almost cried. If it weren't for the fact that we, the old and the young, were here, I'm afraid he would have really spoken out. It's finally an opportunity that he has been waiting for all these years."

Du Jingyi told his parents about the Xuanzhou matter after it was settled, but He Shilin and Du Jingxiang were kept in the dark until they were about to set off back to Pingzhou, when they found out that their family had helped them arrange so much.

How could He Shilin not be moved? Although Pingzhou was his hometown and his parents were still there, he had spent all these years there and had not made any progress, so he did not think his hometown was that good.

Now that he can leave that place and go to Xuanzhou to take up a post, it is also a new beginning for him. The most important thing is that they don’t have to worry about whether the children should stay in Sui'an City.

Du Jingyi smiled and then said.

"This is all thanks to cousin Zhao. He helped to deal with it before he left. If you want to thank him, just prepare an original gift and send it to him when he gets married. This will also let him know your gratitude."

Her words made Du Jingxiang nod his head, and then he made a promise.

"Don't worry, there are still several months to go. I will definitely think of a good way to give this gift sincerely and decently."

Mrs. Du saw that her eldest daughter now looked relaxed, much better than when she just returned to Sui'an City. The transfer order from her eldest brother-in-law also solved many problems. At least they would definitely stay in Sui'an City, so she interrupted and asked.

"Everything else is easy to deal with, but what about the two elders of the He family? If you ask me, just buy a house in Sui'an City and bring them over. The whole family will settle here, which will be convenient for you, the children, and the eldest brother-in-law. He won't have to worry about his parents being left unattended at home. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Mrs. Du’s suggestion was certainly good, but Du Jingxiang was a little unsure.

"My parents-in-law are old now. They say they want to return to their roots. I don't know if they are willing to move to Sui'an City. Let me write to them and ask. If they are willing, we will find a house!"