Chapter 355: It’s Time to Consider Remarriage
Two years later.
After the first snow, a biting cold swept across the entire Hanjing, and the air was wet and cold.
After Xiao Qinghe returned home, he went to Old Madam Xiao's courtyard first.
The temperature dropped sharply after the snow, and Old Madam Xiao caught a cold again.
After Xiao Qinghe entered the room, he first warmed himself by the brazier for a while to drive away the coldness in his body before coming to the bed.
Madam Xiao had just taken her medicine and was resting on the bed. Seeing her coming, she smiled and said, "You went out again today. Is it cold outside?"
"Not cold," Xiao Qinghe shook her head, sitting down beside the bed and skillfully massaging Madam Xiao's arms. "Granddaughter has been walking around outside and has actually worked up a sweat. When grandma recovers, I'll walk around the mansion with you. My aunt said that people need to move more to stay healthy."
In the past two years, Xiao Qinghe has been following Chunxi and the princess to help those women living in the quagmire. Her life is very fulfilling every day. She also learned the set of body-building exercises from Chunxi. Her complexion is rosy and she has more energy than before.
Madam Xiao liked her current changes very much. She said with a crooked look, "You are still young. I am old now. My bones creak when I move. How can I be immune to all diseases?"
"Grandma is not old."
Xiao Qinghe frowned and said something coquettishly. Old Madam Xiao quickly changed her words and said that she was not old, then changed the subject and asked about the preparations for Xiao Qingyue's wedding.
"Mother has been keeping Yue'er captive for the past few months. Now the wedding dress is almost embroidered, and everything else is ready. The young master of the Marquis of Jin'an's mansion likes Yue'er very much. Knowing that she can't go out recently, he specially sent a lot of food and toys to the mansion to entertain Yue'er. Don't worry, grandmother."
Madam Xiao nodded. "The wife of the Marquis of Jin'an is a close friend of your mother's. She's also a kind person. Everyone in the mansion dotes on this young master. If Yue'er marries him, she'll have two sisters-in-law to support her. She won't have the pressure of being the head of the household. As long as the couple can maintain their relationship, there won't be any worries."
With the previous experience of Xiao Qinghe as a lesson, Madam Xiao and Xiao's father were very cautious about Xiao Qingyue's marriage. Xiao Qingyang and Xiao Qingyun also secretly investigated the young master of Jin'an Marquis's Mansion for a long time, and confirmed that he was a self-disciplined person, had no dandy temperament, and was a sincere person. Finally, they decided on this marriage.
Speaking of marriage, Madam Xiao couldn't help but mention Xiao Qinghe a few words: "Yue'er is getting married soon. You've been divorced for more than two years. It's time to consider marrying someone else."
"grandmother……"
Xiao Qinghe still didn't want to get married, but just as she opened her mouth, she was interrupted by Old Madam Xiao: "Grandma knows that you are busy with work with Ah Xi and Princess Hengyang, and your life is very fulfilling. You don't want to be disturbed by love affairs. But you still have a long life to live. If Grandma, father and mother pass away, I will always worry about you being alone."
Old Madam Xiao's hair was already full of silver, and she hadn't recovered from the cold yet. Xiao Qinghe's eyes immediately turned red when she heard such words.
Madam Xiao grabbed her hand and continued, "Your brother and sister-in-law are indeed very good to you now, but when they get older, they will have to make more plans for their own children. They can't think about you everywhere like we did. You should choose someone who understands you and give birth to a child to accompany you."
Madam Xiao spoke in a gentle tone. Although she was talking about commonplace things, every word she said was filled with love for Xiao Qinghe.
Faced with such strong love, Xiao Qinghe couldn't say no, so she could only agree with Old Madam Xiao and said, "Grandma is right. I will consider this matter carefully."
Madam Xiao smiled with satisfaction: "Good boy."
Xiao Qinghe originally just wanted to make Old Madam Xiao happy before he agreed, but within two days, the Xiao family announced the opening of the clan school.
Next year will be the Spring Examination, which is held every three years. The Xiao family is willing to open the clan school at this time to answer questions and solve problems for the students. Countless young talents have come here to take the exam.
Father Xiao, Xiao Qingyun and Xiao Qingyang put all their energy into selecting carefully, and Mrs. Xiao also took Xiao Qinghe to buy new jewelry and clothes.
"I think this apricot pink material is very beautiful. What do you think, He'er?"
Madam Xiao said as she gestured to Xiao Qinghe. Xiao Qinghe felt helpless: "Mom, this material has a delicate color and is more suitable for a girl in her teens. Don't you think about how old I am?"
Madam Xiao didn't like what she heard and glared at her unhappily: "You are only in your early twenties, how old can you be?"
After Mrs. Xiao finished speaking, she ignored Xiao Qinghe's objections and selected several pieces of brightly colored fabrics and asked the shop assistant to wrap them all.
After choosing the cloth, Mrs. Xiao took Xiao Qinghe to make a few sets of the most fashionable jewelry in Hanjing.
After doing all this, Mrs. Xiao still felt it was not enough, so she took Xiao Qinghe to visit a rouge shop.
As soon as the two got off the carriage, they saw Xiao Yechen standing on the roadside not far away with a frown on his face, and in front of him stood a girl crying bitterly.
Madam Xiao recognized Zhang Zhilan at a glance and couldn't help but sigh, "I don't know which girl Chen'er likes. I tried to test him several times but he refused to tell me. Miss Zhang has been trying to get close to him for two years, but he hasn't even given me a good look. It's really a sin."
As soon as Madam Xiao finished speaking, Xiao Yechen noticed them and immediately strode over: "Aunt, Sister He'er."
Zhang Zhilan wiped away her tears and came over to greet them: "Aunt Xiao, Sister He'er."
The little girl's face was red from crying and her eyelashes were wet, which made people feel distressed just by looking at her.
Madam Xiao glared at Xiao Yechen and asked, "Why did you make the little girl cry?"
Before Xiao Yechen could speak, Zhang Zhilan explained, "Aunt Xiao misunderstood. Don't blame Brother Chen. It was me who accidentally got sand in my eye."
After being with Xiao Yechen for two years, Zhang Zhilan had some understanding of him, but she didn't dare to be clever and let others misunderstand their relationship.
Otherwise, she might not even be able to see Xiao Yechen in the future.
Zhang Zhilan took the initiative to take the blame, and Mrs. Xiao did not ask any more questions. She only reminded Xiao Yechen to be gentle with women and not to be too harsh on them.
Xiao Yechen didn't dare to contradict Mrs. Xiao and bowed in response.
After a few more polite words, Mrs. Xiao took Xiao Qinghe into the cosmetics shop, and Xiao Yechen followed in naturally.
Madam Xiao looked back at him and said, "This is a rouge shop. What are you doing here?"
Xiao Yechen remained calm and said, "It's a rare opportunity to meet you. I'll pay the bill."
Xiao Yechen was very grateful for the Xiao family's kindness. Although he lived in a separate house, he would return to the Xiao family during the holidays and buy gifts for everyone in the Xiao family.
"It's enough that you have this intention," Mrs. Xiao showed a relieved expression, and then changed the subject, "But these are things for my daughter's family, it's not appropriate for you to come and pay for them."
Mrs. Xiao is old and no longer cares about makeup and appearance. It is obvious that this rouge and powder were chosen for Xiao Qinghe.
Alarm bells suddenly rang in Xiao Yechen's mind.
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