Chapter 153 Are You Willing to Divorce?
Lan Shu exposed Wei Lingze's frame-up of Chunxi in public. Wei Lingze felt ashamed and left angrily.
Xiao Qinghe was not affected at the women's table and only heard about this after the banquet.
After a moment of surprise, Xiao Qinghe sincerely apologized to Chunxi: "Aunt, I'm sorry, I didn't expect him to do such a thing."
Chunxi shook her head, not angry at all: "It's not your fault, why are you apologizing? I'll invite you to the opening banquet after I move."
Xiao Qinghe agreed with a smile. After they left the Marquis' Mansion, Old Madam Xiao suddenly said, "It's still early. He'er, please go home with me and sit for a while."
Madam Xiao's tone was a little serious, and Xiao Qinghe frowned and replied, "Yes, grandmother."
After returning to the Xiao family, Xiao Qinghe accompanied Old Madam Xiao to Songheyuan.
Xiao Qingyue wanted to follow, but was stopped by Madam Xiao: "Grandmother has something to say to your elder sister, don't go and make trouble."
Xiao Qingyue had been holding it in for the entire journey, unable to resist her curiosity. "Mother, what kind of place is Wuyou Pavilion? How did my brother-in-law damage my aunt's reputation by inviting people from Wuyou Pavilion to congratulate him?"
Ever since that day when Chunxi helped Xiao Qinghe vent her anger at the Taifu Mansion, Xiao Qingyue has accepted this little aunt, and it feels natural for her to call her that now.
Madam Xiao glared at her with a stern face. "Don't ask about things you shouldn't ask about, little girl. If I hear you mention Wuyou Pavilion again, I won't let you off!"
Madam Xiao was very serious, and Xiao Qingyue shrank her neck in fear: "I know, I will never mention it again, mother, don't be angry."
In Songhe Courtyard, Old Madam Xiao sat in the main seat, and Xiao Qinghe poured tea for her personally.
Madam Xiao didn't drink her tea, but just stared at Xiao Qinghe: "Do you regret marrying Wei Lingze?"
Madam Xiao's question was too direct. Xiao Qinghe's hands trembled. Just as he was about to answer, he heard Madam Xiao say, "There are only you and me, the grandparents, here. You don't have to lie to me."
The words that were about to come out of her mouth suddenly choked. After a long while, Xiao Qinghe finally spoke: "Grandma, I regret this."
"So you want a divorce?"
"No, granddaughter has absolutely no such intention!" Xiao Qinghe shook her head quickly and said anxiously, "When the Wei family was in trouble, grandmother and mother wanted to cancel the engagement. It was granddaughter who insisted on not breaking off the engagement and marrying into the Wei family. This is the path she chose, and she should bear the consequences. She must not let the sisters in the clan be criticized because of her willfulness."
What's more, her mother-in-law treated her very well. As soon as she got married, she gave her nearly half of the power of the family and did not make things difficult for her because of the Xiao family's postponement of the wedding. After Wei Lingze made a mistake, her mother-in-law also stood firmly on her side.
Even if she no longer loves Wei Lingze, she can still live with such a mother-in-law.
Xiao Qinghe's eyes were firm. Although she was gentle and quiet, she was a girl with strength within. Even if she regretted and felt sad, she would be responsible for her choice.
Old Madam Xiao sighed, feeling both relieved and distressed.
This granddaughter grew up under her care. Although she was noble and beautiful, she was not spoiled or overbearing at all. She had always been a model of noble ladies in the capital and the pride of the Xiao family.
It’s a pity that she married the wrong person.
"Silly girl."
Old Madam Xiao rubbed Xiao Qinghe's head, her eyes full of pity. Xiao Qinghe's eyes became hot and she almost shed tears.
She was just about to force herself to say she wasn't wronged and to reassure her grandmother when she heard Madam Xiao say, "If Wei Lingze had simply treated you badly, Grandmother wouldn't have asked if you wanted a divorce. Although his leg injury has healed, the pain in his heart remains. He's not acting in an upright manner now, and he's even willing to do anything to achieve his goals. If this continues, he'll inevitably cause disaster."
The marriage between the two families is a sharing of benefits as well as a sharing of risks. If this marriage not only makes Xiao Qinghe unhappy but also brings danger to the Xiao family, then there is no need for it to continue.
Xiao Qinghe heard the warning in Madam Xiao's words, and the image of Wei Lingze saying that he didn't like Chunxi emerged in his mind, and his heart skipped a beat.
Xiao Qinghe didn't dare look into Old Madam Xiao's eyes, fearing that she would see something. She lowered her eyes and said, "Grandma is reminding me. When I return, I will definitely advise him well and ask him to be cautious in the future."
Xiao Qinghe had no intention of getting a divorce, and Old Madam Xiao didn't try to persuade her. She just patted her hands and said, "Good child, Grandma is telling you all this today because she wants you to understand that the Xiao family has come this far without the need for the women in the family to compromise themselves and maintain the family's glory through marriage."
So no matter what decision she makes, the Xiao family will support her.
Xiao Qinghe felt so loved that she was choked with sobs and couldn't speak. She could only nod with red eyes.
After chatting with the old lady for a while, Xiao Qinghe went to see Madam Xiao. Upon learning of the old lady's intentions, Madam Xiao was deeply moved. She hugged Xiao Qinghe, patted her on the back, and said softly, "Your grandmother has always loved you. Go back and think about her words carefully."
The mother and daughter chatted for a long time, and when Xiao Qinghe came out of the main courtyard, it was already getting dark.
She hurried out with Quezhi. When she was almost at the gate, she suddenly saw a tall and slender figure walking in.
The other person was wearing a silver-grey gilded brocade robe, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist. Due to the darkness, his appearance could not be seen clearly, but his aura seemed cold and sharp, like a sharp sword.
Xiao Qinghe suddenly stopped and felt that this figure was very similar to the masked man he last saw on the boat that night.
The man reacted quickly. Seeing her stop, he paused and then stood sideways behind the pillar, lowering his head slightly, obviously making way for her.
"Ma'am, what's wrong?"
Quezhi was confused, and Xiao Qinghe came to his senses, thinking that he was too suspicious.
How could someone from the Xiao family be the head of Wuyou Pavilion?
"fine."
Xiao Qinghe shook his head, threw the unrealistic idea out of his mind, and continued to walk out with Quezhi.
When passing by that person, Quezhi suddenly said: "This servant greets Master Chen."
"Um."
The man responded softly, his voice coming from his nasal cavity, very low.
Xiao Qinghe couldn't help but stop again.
She is good at music, has a good memory, and is very sensitive to different people's voices. The voice of this person just now is very similar to the one she heard on the boat that night!
Xiao Qinghe looked at the man in surprise.
The man had a young and handsome face, but because his eyebrows and eyes were too sharp, he looked very cold and not easy to approach.
Xiao Qinghe had an impression of him. His name was Xiao Yechen, and he was the grandson of a close confidant of his grandfather. Because his family had suffered a misfortune, he was raised in the Xiao family since he was a child and was given the surname Xiao.
After feeling her gaze, Xiao Yechen frowned, but soon relaxed again and asked in a gentle voice, "What's wrong?"
Although there were only three words, the pronunciation was much longer than before. Xiao Qinghe was sure that the person in front of him was the master of Wuyou Pavilion who was wearing a mask and dancing with a sword that night.
No wonder there was someone special to cover their departure that night, and no wonder Wuyou Pavilion rejected Wei Lingze’s business in this way and made Wei Lingze lose face.
Xiao Qinghe quickly accepted the matter. She did not expose Xiao Yechen, but only nodded and said, "Thank you."
Thank him for giving way and for helping me twice.
Just two short words, the voice was clear, soft and pleasant. Xiao Yechen's body tensed up instantly, and his throat became dry and tight. He could only squeeze out a response from his nose: "Hmm."
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