Chapter 266 Temple Fair
On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Chunxi and Shen Qingyuan went to the Xiao family together.
Shen Qingyuan was talking with Xiao's father and several young masters of the Xiao family in the front hall, while Chunxi went straight to Mrs. Xiao's Songhe Courtyard.
In Songhe Courtyard, the ladies and young masters from all branches of the Xiao family gathered together to talk with Old Madam Xiao. When they saw Chunxi coming, they all welcomed her warmly.
Chunxi prepared gifts for everyone and distributed them to everyone while recognizing them.
She was graceful and graceful, spoke in a pleasing way, and the gifts she prepared were all to their liking. After a period of interaction, everyone had only one thought in their minds.
Although Cao Chunxi came from a humble background, she was very versatile and tactful. No wonder the old lady liked her so much.
Old Madam Xiao was also very satisfied with Chunxi's performance. After Chunxi distributed the gifts, Old Madam Xiao asked everyone to leave, leaving only Madam Xiao, Xiao Qinghe and Xiao Qingyue.
As soon as everyone left, Chunxi took out four more scarves.
"My husband hunted two wolves during the winter hunt. His Majesty later gave me the two wolf skins as a reward. I made them into scarves. I hope my aunt, cousin, and two nieces will not mind."
Wolf skin was not a rare item, and Chunxi's needlework skills were not particularly good, but when the scarf was taken out, the four of them liked it very much and put it on on the spot.
Old Madam Xiao was particularly happy. She couldn't let go of the fur on the scarf and couldn't help but well up in tears.
This is the wolf skin hunted by Yuan'er himself. If the old man could see it, I wonder how happy he would be.
Madam Xiao comforted Madam Xiao a few words when she saw this, and then looked at Ah Xi: "Is the scarf on Ah Xi's neck the same as ours? Does Yuan Er have one too?"
"Of course I have. This is the wolf skin hunted by my husband himself. No one can be without my husband."
Chunxi nodded without hesitation, and Madam Xiao immediately praised him: "You are such a thoughtful child."
Old Madam Xiao was even more moved.
Although she and Shen Qingyuan are biological mother and son, they cannot recognize each other. Over the years, she has wanted to get close to Shen Qingyuan, but Shen Qingyuan has always resisted and distanced himself from her. Now that they have Ah Xi, they finally have something in common.
Xiao Qingyue was unaware of the twists and turns behind the scenes. She touched her scarf and asked, "Other people's gifts are all unique, so why are ours all the same?"
"Don't you like it, Yue'er? Then give me the scarf back, and I'll prepare another gift for you."
Chunxi was about to take back Xiao Qingyue's scarf as she spoke, but Xiao Qingyue quickly defended it, "There's no point in taking back a gift that's already been given. I...I was just saying that casually. This scarf is...it's quite warm."
Xiao Qingyue was afraid Chunxi would not give in, so she looked at Xiao Qinghe for help. Xiao Qinghe smiled and said, "Thank you, little auntie. I like this gift very much. There is a temple fair in the city tonight. Let's wear this and go out together. Others will know we are family at a glance."
Chunxi curved her eyes and smiled brightly: "Okay."
Everyone had lunch together at noon, and as soon as the scarf was placed on the table, it attracted everyone's attention.
Father Xiao couldn't help but lean over to Madam Xiao's ear and whispered, "Madam, where is mine?"
Madam Xiao was puzzled: "What?"
"Where's my scarf?"
Madam Xiao paused and asked, "Didn't Yuan'er prepare a gift for her husband?"
Father Xiao: "..."
I have prepared gifts, but you all have scarves and I don’t, which makes me look like a loner.
Xiao Qingyun and Xiao Qingyang were also a little envious.
My grandmother, mother, and two younger sisters all have scarves, as do Uncle Shen and my aunt. They all look good in them, and the gifts I received before are inexplicably not as satisfying.
After dinner and a short rest, Chunxi, Xiao Qinghe and Xiao Qingyue prepared to set out to attend the temple fair. In addition to the Xiao family's entourage, Xiao Qingyun and Xiao Qingyang were also going to join them.
Sitting in the carriage, Chunxi couldn't hide her joy. Shen Qingyuan was a little curious: "Why didn't you tell me before that you like visiting the temple fair so much?"
If he had known earlier, he would have brought her here sooner.
Chunxi didn't answer, but asked, "Doesn't my husband like it?"
Not wanting to spoil Chunxi's fun, Shen Qingyuan immediately said, "I like it."
He likes whatever she likes.
Chunxi knew Shen Qingyuan wasn't one to enjoy the crowds, so she grabbed his hand and interlocked their fingers. "I haven't been to a temple fair in years. When I was little, my dad loved taking me there. I was too short to see anything in the crowd, and I could only smell people's farts. My dad would lift me over his head and let me ride on his shoulders."
"...I like eating candy figurines, watching fire-breathing and juggling. My dad buys them for me. One year when we were at the temple fair, someone tried to kidnap me. He didn't know I had inherited my father's skills, so I kicked him over. Then my dad arrived, and we teamed up to beat the guy to a pulp."
Although it was a memory from many years ago, Chunxi still remembers it clearly when he talks about it, as if it happened yesterday.
Shen Qingyuan had no such experience.
When the Xiao family was still alive, he was not allowed to get close to Marquis Qingyuan and the Shen family. After learning about his life experience, he became even more estranged from Marquis Qingyuan. He went to the Xiao family to meet Old Man Xiao.
He was a serious and stern man. Although he had a few strands of white hair on his temples, his back was always straight and his eyes were as sharp as a knife.
He had no chance to call Mr. Xiao father, let alone ride on his shoulders.
But the scene described by Chunxi was very warm, which made him feel the power of fatherly love.
He shook Chunxi's hand and said seriously, "When our child is born, I will bring him to the temple fair like my father-in-law did."
"The child will have plenty of opportunities to visit temple fairs in the future. Husband should spend time with the child's mother first."
"good."
As they approached the downtown area, the carriage stopped and the group got off and walked.
As soon as she got off the carriage, Xiao Qinghe felt a strong gaze. She turned her head to look, but only saw a crowd of people and did not find anything unusual.
"Sister, what's wrong?"
Xiao Qingyue immediately showed concern, and Xiao Qinghe shook his head: "It's okay, let's go."
The group walked forward under the leadership of Chunxi.
In an alley not far away, Wei Lingze stared at Xiao Qinghe with bloodshot eyes without blinking.
After not seeing each other for a few days, Xiao Qinghe was not as haggard as he was. Instead, she had gained some weight compared to when she was at the Wei family, and her complexion had become rosier. She looked full of vitality and wonderful.
As soon as she appeared, passers-by couldn't help but look at her sideways.
Wei Lingze clenched his back teeth, feeling the urge to dig out these people's eyes.
Xingzhou was frightened by Wei Lingze's eyes and asked cautiously, "Master, do you want to go over and talk to the Madam now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Lingze looked over coldly: "There are so many people waiting here, how can I get through now?"
Xingzhou was about to ask what to do, but then he heard Wei Lingze say, "I don't care what method you use, just lead them away. I want to talk to He'er alone."
"……yes."
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