Chapter 361 Does Sister He'er only like scholars?
"I think Mr. Xu still has feelings for that young lady."
Xiao Qinghe hit the nail on the head, and Xu Junheng didn't hold back, saying frankly, "She's a very good girl, but her father and brother want her to marry a man with ambition and progress. I'm used to being easygoing and free-spirited, and I really don't like the twists and turns of officialdom. Rather than forcing things and only end up getting tired of each other later, it's better to let go early and save her from getting stuck in the middle."
Xu Junheng saw it clearly. Xiao Qinghe was about to say something when a cry suddenly came from the lakeside: "Help! Help! My young lady has fallen into the water!"
Xiao Qinghe turned around, but before he could see what was happening, he heard a splash. Xu Junheng jumped out of the boat to save people. Water splashed all over Xiao Qinghe, and the boat began to shake violently. Xiao Qinghe quickly grabbed the edge of the boat to avoid being shaken off.
She was about to grab the oars when a tall figure suddenly flew across the lake and came onto the boat.
"Brother!" Xiao Qinghe looked at Xiao Yechen in surprise, "Why are you here?"
"Just happened to be passing by."
Xiao Yechen explained with a stern face, then rowed the boat to bring Xiao Qinghe back to the shore safely.
On the other side, Xu Junheng also successfully rescued the person.
It was freezing cold, and the woman's face was pale and she was shivering all over. Xu Junheng picked her up and was about to go to the clinic, but Xiao Yechen walked over to stop him, "Master Xu, do you remember why you came here today?"
Xu Junheng then remembered Xiao Qinghe. He apologized, "I'm sorry, Miss Xiao. The situation was so critical just now that I couldn't take care of you. I will come to your house another day to apologize."
As Xu Junheng was about to leave, Xiao Yechen spoke coldly, "It's understandable that Master Xu is eager to save people, but shouldn't you ensure the safety of others before saving them? If my sister falls into the water and has an accident because of your negligence, can Master Xu bear the responsibility?"
Xu Junheng was so focused on saving people that he didn't notice Xiao Qinghe's condition at all. His face was filled with even deeper regret. The woman in his arms whimpered, and he could only suppress his guilt and say, "Everything that happened today is my fault. The Xiao family can beat me up and scold me however they want, but can you please let me get her to the clinic first?"
Xiao Yechen wanted to say something else, but Xiao Qinghe pulled his sleeve and said softly, "I'm fine. Mr. Xu, please take this young lady to the clinic first."
After hearing what Xiao Qinghe said, Xu Junheng immediately took his men away.
After the others walked away, Xiao Yechen turned around and looked at Xiao Qinghe with disapproval: "That woman brought followers and maids with her. There are plenty of people to take her to the clinic. Sister He'er shouldn't be so generous."
Xiao Yechen's tone was serious, and he was much angrier than Xiao Qinghe.
"I'm not being magnanimous, but the woman who fell into the water was clearly an old acquaintance of Master Xu. Master Xu and I are only meeting for the first time today, so why should I compete with her?"
"But you almost got into trouble just now!"
Xiao Yechen frowned and emphasized that if Xiao Qinghe hadn't stopped him, he would have wanted to beat Xu Junheng up.
Xiao Qinghe said calmly, "Brother also said that we almost got into trouble. Since I'm fine, it's more important to get the woman who fell into the water to the hospital."
Xiao Yechen wanted to say something, but Xiao Qinghe changed the subject: "Brother, why did you come here today? Who did you want to meet? You didn't let me delay your work, did you?"
Xiao Yechen's anger immediately dissipated. After a moment, he coughed lightly and said, "There is a horse farm nearby. I plan to buy a horse for Madam Shen's brother. I happened to see a nice view, so I came here to take a look."
After joining the Xiao family school, Cao Wen worked harder and became more interested in riding and archery. Whenever Xiao Yechen went to class, he would attend.
At this moment, Xiao Yechen could only think of using him as an excuse.
Xiao Qinghe didn't doubt it. Seeing that it was still early, he said, "I also want to buy two ponies for Ning'er and An'an as gifts. Why don't I go with my brother?"
"good!"
Xiao Yechen answered without hesitation.
The horse farm was very close to here. Xiao Yechen stated his purpose and the people at the farm immediately took them to see the horses.
The foals at the farm are well-raised. Not only do they have shiny coats, but they are also very lively and very cute.
Xiao Qinghe was watching intently when she suddenly heard Xiao Yechen ask, "I see that my uncle and two brothers helped He'er pick the person from the clan school. Is this what He'er wanted?"
Xiao Yechen's question was too sudden for Xiao Qinghe to react. He tilted his head in confusion, "What?"
Xiao Yechen unconsciously tensed up, pursed his lips, and then continued, "I want to ask Sister He'er if her criteria for choosing a husband for remarriage are limited to gentle and elegant scholars?"
Xiao Qinghe was stunned by the question. She had actually never thought about this question.
She had never thought about getting married again before, and this time it was only because her grandmother was ill that she agreed. After being reminded by Xiao Yechen, she realized that the men her father and brothers had chosen for her were indeed scholars.
Wei Lingze's previous attack over a disagreement did leave her with some psychological trauma, but she did not have any prejudice against martial artists because of it.
Moreover, in the past two years with her aunt and the princess, she has also met many heartless scholars.
Whether they are warriors or scholars, there is a natural power gap between men and women, and most women are the weaker party.
"I don't have any specific requirements. It's just that my father and brother are both scholars, and the people I can interact with are mostly scholars, so I chose from among them," Xiao Qinghe thought carefully before answering. Seeing Xiao Yechen's serious expression, he couldn't help but ask, "Brother, are you worried that the person you like won't like a military commander like you?"
Xiao Yechen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Xiao Qinghe had no specific requirements, but when he heard her subsequent questions, Xiao Yechen's heart skipped a beat.
He tried his best to remain calm. "I have a strong murderous aura. Although I was appointed a general and received rewards, the war is over now. I only have an empty title and no real power. I am not as glorious as others imagine..."
"But I think it's very kind of you, brother," Xiao Qinghe interrupted directly. "You fought for your country and aren't someone who values killing. On the contrary, I think you have a very soft heart. Over the past two years, you've been helping us rescue those women who are in dire straits. This is something that many self-proclaimed well-read gentlemen can't do."
In order to make his praise seem sincere and convincing, Xiao Qinghe looked straight into Xiao Yechen's eyes.
The two were only one step apart. Xiao Qinghe's voice was gentle, and Xiao Yechen could even see his own face unable to hide his joy from the depths of her clear eyes.
The eldest lady is not against military commanders.
The eldest lady also said that he was very good.
Then he...
"Sister He'er, I..."
Xiao Yechen couldn't help but take a half step forward. Just as she was about to express her feelings, Quezhi's panicked voice came over: "Miss, it's bad, the old lady suddenly vomited blood and fainted!"
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