Chapter 360 I Don’t Think He’s Good Enough of You
Only after Chunxi returned home did Xiao Yechen send Xiao Qinghe back.
When they got home, it was already getting dark. Xiao Yechen stood beside the carriage, his posture straight and upright, like a pine or a cypress. Xiao Qinghe nodded as usual: "Thank you, brother."
After saying that, he was about to go in. Xiao Yechen struggled again and again, but finally said, "Xie Zhang has bad intentions. Sister He'er should be more careful."
In the past two years, Xiao Yechen often helped to investigate some things and met Xiao Qinghe quite often, but he didn't talk much and never interfered in Xiao Qinghe's affairs.
Xiao Qinghe was a little surprised and looked up at him in confusion. Xiao Yechen tensed up and said seriously, "I don't think Xie Zhang is worthy of Sister He'er. If Sister He'er wants to marry again, she should choose the best man."
Chunxi and Princess Hengyang never thought that divorce was a big deal, and often advised Xiao Qinghe that if she wanted to marry again, she must choose someone with a good family background and character, but she did not expect that Xiao Yechen would say such words to her.
After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Qinghe curved his eyes and said, "Thank you for reminding me, brother. I will consider it carefully. It's time for you to think about your own life. Mother has always been concerned about this matter. If you need any help, please feel free to ask me."
Xiao Qinghe's tone was sincere and he really wanted to help, but Xiao Yechen felt bitter after hearing it.
He lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Thank you, sister He'er, for your concern. If you need anything, I will definitely ask for your help."
After watching Xiao Qinghe enter the mansion, Xiao Yechen rode away.
As soon as Xiao Qinghe returned to her courtyard, Madam Xiao came over with a stack of portraits. "These are the children of noble families that your father and brother have selected from the clan school these days. They are all excellent in talent, appearance, character, and family background. He'er, come and take a look."
These portraits were created by the two brothers, and there are densely packed small characters next to them to indicate what the person is good at, what he likes, and his family situation, which shows how much effort he put into them.
Xiao Qinghe did not give a perfunctory answer and followed Madam Xiao to look at it seriously.
"This Third Young Master Fu is two years older than you. Due to a congenital illness, he was sent to a temple to cultivate his virtues. He returned to the capital a few years ago, but due to rumors, the marriage proposal failed. Your two brothers have secretly consulted a doctor, and he is now in good health and a very gentle and polite child."
"This Fifth Young Master Xu is three years younger than you. He's a very optimistic and carefree person. He doesn't have any big ambitions and just loves to eat and drink. He originally had a fiancée, but his Yue family thought he was a failure and called off the engagement. Your father and I think it would be nice if you could be together. It would be nice to have someone to entertain you and keep you entertained."
The sons of the Xiao family are all talented and knowledgeable, and do not need the marriages of the women in the family to maintain their honor. Moreover, after what happened to Wei Lingze, both Father Xiao and Mrs. Xiao hope that their daughters can live a happy life.
Madam Xiao mentioned a few more people and finally picked up Xie Zhang's portrait.
"You should still remember your cousin Xie Zhang. He's the nephew of your second aunt's family. He's a gentle and upright person. I was the one who arranged their marriage. It's a pity that they didn't have a good relationship, and now he's the only one raising their daughter. He's a very loyal and righteous man. If you don't want to have another child, you could live with him and marry him off to someone else in the future. You'll have someone to rely on when you're old."
Xiao Qinghe was surprised: "Cousin Xie Zhang doesn't plan to have any more children. Does the Xie family agree?"
Madam Xiao sighed, "He had deep feelings for his deceased wife and was originally unwilling to remarry, just like you. The Xie family persuaded him for a long time and finally agreed to this condition, and he finally relented."
Xie Zhang didn't want to marry again, but wanted to find a mother for his child.
Xiao Qinghe didn't want to be troubled by love anymore, so marrying Xie Zhang was a win-win situation for both parties.
Mrs. Xiao actually didn't want Xiao Qinghe to spend the rest of her life like this, but Wei Lingze's influence on Xiao Qinghe was too great, and Mrs. Xiao didn't want her to continue wasting her time and end up alone.
Xie Zhang's daughter is only three years old, just at the age where she can remember things. If Xiao Qinghe decides not to have any more children and treats her wholeheartedly, she will naturally become close to Xiao Qinghe when she grows up. This way, she can avoid the pain of childbirth and still enjoy the happiness of family when she is old, which is not bad.
Madam Xiao held Xiao Qinghe's hand and said, "He'er, Wei Lingze is dead, but you still have a long life ahead of you. I know you no longer believe in love between men and women, so find someone reliable to live with. Even if your father and I are gone, your two brothers will still be able to protect you."
Madam Xiao had already prepared for the worst. Xiao Qinghe was a little amused and confused. "Mom, don't be so pessimistic. Since I promised Grandmother that I would consider remarrying, I will do so seriously and carefully. What happened between Wei Lingze and me is a long time ago, and I won't let him make me calm down."
Hearing Xiao Qinghe's words, Madam Xiao was so moved that she burst into tears: "Okay, okay, as long as you can think it through, there's no rush. Take your time to choose and make sure you pick someone that suits your taste."
After Madam Xiao left, Xiao Qinghe picked up the portraits again and looked at them carefully. When she saw Xie Zhang's portrait, she remembered Xiao Yechen's words.
Xiao Yechen said that Xie Zhang had bad intentions towards her.
So far, among the people chosen by her father and brother, only Xie Zhang had contact with her twice, and both times were very natural, without making her feel deliberate or uncomfortable at all.
If these two meetings were deliberately arranged by Xie Zhang, then he is extremely scheming.
Xiao Qinghe removed Xie Zhang's portrait, and after careful consideration, he asked his brother to come forward and make an appointment with the Fifth Young Master Xu.
Young Master Xu Wu's full name is Xu Junheng. He is a very handsome man. Perhaps because he lives a free and unrestrained life, he does not look like an adult man and still has a strong youthful spirit.
On the day of the meeting, Xu Junheng was dressed brightly, with a folding fan decorated with flowers. From a distance, he looked like a fluttering butterfly.
As soon as they met, he handed a branch of wintersweet to Xiao Qinghe: "I picked it from the garden when I went out this morning. I think it suits you very well, Sister Xiao. Please don't dislike it, Sister Xiao."
The flowers are very fresh, with water droplets hanging on them. The faint fragrance fills the nose, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Xiao Qinghe curved her eyes and said, "The flowers are very fragrant. Thank you, Master Xu."
Xu Junheng opened his folding fan with a snap, raised his eyebrows and said proudly, "As long as Sister Xiao likes it, you're welcome."
Xiao Qinghe's smile deepened.
This Mr. Xu Wu is indeed a funny and humorous person.
The two chatted for a while, had some tea and snacks, and then went boating on the lake.
The boat was shaking a little. Xu Junheng got on board first and then extended his hand to Xiao Qinghe.
For some reason, Xu Junheng felt a very unfriendly gaze.
He couldn't help but look around, but he didn't see anyone.
Xiao Qinghe stepped onto the boat and asked casually, "I heard that Master Xu had called off the engagement before. Is that young lady doing well now?"
Xu Junheng withdrew his gaze, a sad look flashing in his eyes: "Since the engagement has been cancelled, whether she is good or not, it has nothing to do with me anymore."
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