Chapter 362: Mr. Xu was rejected
When Xiao Qinghe rushed back to Songhe Courtyard, the courtyard was already full of people from various rooms. The bedroom doors were closed tightly, and no one knew what was going on inside. The atmosphere was very solemn.
Xiao Qingyue's eyes were red and swollen, obviously she had just cried. Seeing Xiao Qinghe, she couldn't help crying again and whispered, "Sister, what should we do if something happens to grandma?"
Although Old Madam Xiao had handed over the power of the family to Madam Xiao a long time ago, she has remained the mainstay of the Xiao family for so many years.
Xiao Qingyue has been immersed in the sweetness and joy of preparing for her wedding recently. When she suddenly heard the news, she felt like the sky was falling.
Xiao Qinghe patted her hand and said in a deep voice, "Grandma is in good health. She'll be fine. Have you invited the imperial physician?"
Xiao Qingyue nodded: "The imperial physician has been here for quite a while, but he hasn't come out yet. Sister, I'm scared."
Xiao Qinghe hugged Xiao Qingyue, patted her back and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, even if the sky falls, you still have your parents and brother to hold it up."
After waiting for about an incense stick of time, the bedroom door finally opened.
Madam Xiao came out with a tired look on her face: "Mother is fine, she needs to rest now. Everyone should go back first. Come back to pay your respects in a couple of days when mother is in good spirits."
"Sister-in-law, what happened to mother?"
Madam Xiao was impatient and couldn't help but ask. She replied gently, "The imperial physician said that mother is old, and her meridians are blocked. She also caught a cold a few days ago, which is why she suddenly fell ill today. The imperial physician has just used acupuncture to clear her meridians. She should take good care of herself from now on and not make her angry."
Hearing that Madam Xiao was not in danger of her life, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and dispersed.
Xiao Qingyue was reluctant to leave and insisted on staying in Songhe Courtyard to watch the maid decoct medicine for Old Madam Xiao.
Xiao Qinghe accompanied Madam Xiao back to the main courtyard.
Entering the house, Xiao Qinghe immediately began massaging Madam Xiao's Taiyang acupoint. Madam Xiao's frown relaxed, and she sighed, dismissing the servants. Then, she said to Xiao Qinghe, "He'er, your grandmother had a near-death experience today. Although she was saved by the imperial physician, I'm afraid she won't be with us for many more years."
When Madam Xiao sighed, Xiao Qinghe already had a bad feeling, but when he really heard her say that, his heart still skipped a beat.
"Grandma has always been in good health, so what happened today?"
Madam Xiao shook her head: "After your grandfather passed away, your grandmother's health has actually been much worse than before, but she didn't want to worry the younger generation, so she never showed it."
What's more, the matter of Shen Qingyuan has always been weighing on Old Madam Xiao's mind. If Shen Qingyuan had not married Chunxi and Chunxi had not been there to mediate in recent years, Old Madam Xiao's health would have deteriorated even faster.
Mrs. Xiao naturally wouldn't tell Xiao Qinghe what she said next.
Walking out of the main courtyard, Xiao Qinghe felt very heavy.
The last time her grandmother mentioned remarriage to her, she was just trying to be polite. But now that she knew her grandmother's health condition, she couldn't help but blame herself.
Grandma didn't want to worry the younger generation and never showed her illness in front of them, but she always made her grandmother worry. She was really willful.
Thinking of this, Xiao Qinghe returned to Songheyuan. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Chunxi.
Chunxi brought Ning'er and An'an with her. She was sitting by the bed, feeding Mrs. Xiao medicine, and she kept saying, "Why didn't you tell me earlier that you were not feeling well? Who can take care of people better than me? With Ning'er and An'an, these two little lucky stars, I will definitely make sure that all your illnesses are cured."
Chunxi spoke in a cheerful tone. After feeding her a spoonful of medicine, she immediately helped Mrs. Xiao wipe her mouth, and her hands moved very skillfully.
After she finished speaking, Ning'er and An'an immediately agreed.
"Grandun, Ning'er really enjoys coming to play with you."
"Grandma, An An likes you now, you must get better soon."
The two children were so soft and sticky that Old Madam Xiao was amused, but she couldn't help but mutter, "These are all old problems. It's okay if the family members were scared, but why did you get alarmed?"
Chunxi was immediately dissatisfied: "What do you mean, aunt? Aren't the three of us family members?"
"Yes, yes, Ah Xi, your mouth is getting more and more powerful."
Chunxi really planned to stay and take care of Old Madam Xiao for some time. She talked with Old Madam Xiao for a while, then took Ning'er and An'an to the guest room.
Xiao Qinghe was afraid of losing control of her emotions in front of Old Madam Xiao, so she accompanied Chunxi to the guest room.
Xiao Qinghe remained silent on the way. Chunxi noticed that she was in a bad mood. She handed the child to the wet nurse and took Xiao Qinghe outside. "He'er, are you feeling guilty about your aunt's illness?"
Chunxi hit the nail on the head, and Xiao Qinghe was surprised: "How did you know this, little aunt?"
"You," Chunxi reached out and poked her between the eyebrows, "don't always think too much. There are unexpected events in life, and everyone will experience birth, old age, sickness and death. What we should do is try not to have any regrets, instead of always blaming ourselves. If your aunt knew how much you were worried, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to rest easy while recuperating."
The last sentence touched Xiao Qinghe. She couldn't help but tear up and whispered, "Aunt is right. I won't show it in front of Grandmother. I will think carefully about remarrying and not let Grandmother worry about me anymore."
Chunxi looked alert: "You are not thinking of marrying someone casually just to bring good luck to your aunt, are you? I will be the first one to disagree!"
Chunxi shook his fist and acted like an elder.
Xiao Qinghe was amused and shook her head, saying, "Don't worry, little aunt. I won't treat this matter so carelessly. I will carefully choose someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and to my liking."
Chunxi put away his fist and snorted, "That's more like it."
The next day, Xu Junheng came to apologize to Xiao Qinghe with gifts.
"Sister Xiao, I was careless yesterday and almost got you into trouble. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please don't take it personally, Sister Xiao."
Xiao Qinghe gestured for Quezhi to accept the gift and asked softly, "Is that young lady okay?"
Xu Junheng nodded: "She is fine, she just caught a cold and may be sick for a few days after returning home."
"I guess that young lady is Mr. Xu's ex-fiancée, right?"
Xiao Qinghe revealed the truth, and Xu Junheng quickly explained: "Sister Xiao, don't misunderstand. Our two families have broken off the engagement, and I have let her go. I promise that this will never happen again."
Xu Junheng was about to raise three fingers to swear. Xiao Qinghe said calmly, "I believe Mr. Xu has let it go, but that young lady may not have the same. I've already divorced once and don't want to be bothered by this again. Mr. Xu should understand my concerns, right?"
Xiao Qinghe was very frank. Xu Junheng hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I understand. Sister Xiao really deserves someone better."
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