Chapter 374 Sister He'er, Happy New Year
Xiao Qinghe went to the general's mansion and Xiao Yechen's illness was cured.
He began to send things to the Xiao family every now and then, including food, drinks, toys, and daily necessities. He looked as if he wanted to move the whole world to Xiao Qinghe.
Soon, not only the Xiao family, but even the aristocratic families in Hanjing knew that Xiao Yechen's sweetheart was Xiao Qinghe.
No wonder he didn't dare to say it out loud. An orphan fostered in the Xiao family actually coveted the Xiao family's jewel in the crown. Isn't this just ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth?
However, Xiao Yechen had been keeping it in his heart and had not said it out loud before. Now he is suddenly so attentive. Could it be that Xiao Qinghe is willing to marry again?
Everyone sensed something was wrong and ran to the Xiao family to find out the news.
Although Xiao Qinghe has been married before, she is still the eldest daughter of the Xiao family. Moreover, she was conferred the title of County Lady by His Majesty, has a salary to receive, and is also on good terms with Princess Hengyang. This is something that many noble ladies from aristocratic families cannot achieve even if they work hard all their lives.
More importantly, Wei Lingze has been dead for more than two years, and the Wei family has begun to decline. The previous marriage will not have any impact on her.
For a time, all the major families showed their goodwill and wanted to ask for their sons to marry Xiao Qinghe.
Madam Xiao picked out some young men with good family backgrounds and good character and came to Xiao Qinghe again: "These young men are all around your age, ambitious and promising. I have discussed them with your grandmother, and she also thinks they are good. He'er, do you want to take a look at them again?"
Xiao Qinghe was counting the profits of the shop under his name this year. Hearing this, he raised his head and said calmly, "No need, mother. I think my brother is fine. Let these young masters find other beauties."
Xiao Qinghe refused straightforwardly. Madam Xiao couldn't help but persuade him, "I didn't say Yechen was bad. It's just that although he received the title, he has no real power. The country is peaceful and the people are safe. I'm afraid he won't have any chance of promotion in the future. You should marry him..."
"Wouldn't it be nice for me to marry him and have a peaceful life? I wouldn't have to serve my parents-in-law, or be busy with socializing or managing the household. My life would be even easier than Yue'er's."
"But with just the little reward he gave you and the shops and farms under your name, I'm afraid you won't be able to afford much financially."
Madam Xiao frowned as she spoke, revealing a look of heartache.
After a hundred years of accumulation, the Xiao family has a rich family business, and the girls in the family are all carefully raised. Xiao Qinghe's food, clothing and daily expenses are even more meticulous and thoughtful. Wei Lingze has made Xiao Qinghe suffer a lot, and Mrs. Xiao is reluctant to let Xiao Qinghe live in poverty in the future.
Xiao Qinghe didn't have high expectations for these things. She said softly, "Aunt and Uncle Shen have worked hard all the way to where they are today. Although their family wealth isn't huge, they live a happy life. Mother, do you think material possessions are more important, or are people more important?"
Xiao Qinghe was very open-minded. Madam Xiao's eyes lit up slightly: "Do you really like Yechen?"
Xiao Yechen came to the Xiao family at a very young age. Although the Xiao family members watched him grow up, he was not officially registered under anyone's name. Xiao Qinghe had more contact with him only in the past two years. Madam Xiao was originally worried that Xiao Qinghe made such a choice because of Madam Xiao's health, and she couldn't help but think too much.
Xiao Qinghe thought of Xiao Yechen kneeling on the ground again, and said seriously: "I don't particularly like him yet, but I am willing to give it a try."
Having been married once, Xiao Qinghe's words carried much more weight than her previous insistence on Wei Lingze.
Madam Xiao's eyes suddenly turned red, and she said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, as long as you are happy, everything is fine."
After knowing Xiao Qinghe's attitude, Madam Xiao rejected all the ladies from aristocratic families who came to inquire about the news.
The end of the year is coming soon.
This year, Shen Qingyuan still didn't have to go to the palace to attend the palace banquet, so Chunxi simply took him and the two children to the Xiao family to celebrate the New Year.
Xiao Qingyue is going to get married next year, and this will be her last year at home. As the New Year approaches, Mrs. Xiao finally stops forcing her to learn the rules.
Because Old Madam Xiao vomited blood once, this year each branch of the Xiao family tacitly gathered their younger generations to reunite and celebrate a lively New Year together.
Early in the morning on New Year's Eve, Chunxi and Shen Qingyuan came to the door with their two children.
Everyone gathered at Old Lady Xiao's Songhe Courtyard. Old Lady Xiao was amused by the group of children and gave gifts to everyone, both adults and children.
After the excitement, the others dispersed, and Madam Xiao left Shen Qingyuan alone to talk: "I heard that you recently impeached the Minister of Personnel. I know you can't tolerate any sand in your eyes, but when doing things in the court, you still have to be more restrained and cautious. Besides, there are so many people in the Censorate, and you don't have to take the lead in everything."
Madam Xiao is old and always seeks to be cautious in everything. Shen Qingyuan did not argue with her as before, but nodded and said, "I know my limits. Even if not for myself, I will think about Ah Xi and the two children."
Yes, since Ah Xi was born, Yuan'er's life has been getting better and better, and he has become more and more down-to-earth. They will always be so happy.
Madam Xiao nodded with satisfaction, and couldn't help but talk about the same old things: "An'an and Ning'er are so old now, you and Ah Xi can also consider having another child. It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. It's always good to have more people in the family."
Shen Qingyuan disagreed with this. He frowned and said, "I think it's good the way it is now. We have both a son and a daughter. When the children grow up and start to act naughty, it will be very tiring for Ah Xi to take care of them both. Besides, giving birth is not an easy thing. I don't want her to suffer again."
When Chunxi gave birth to Ning'er, Shen Qingyuan almost missed the opportunity. To this day, he still clearly remembers Chunxi's weak appearance lying on the delivery bed.
Although Chunxi never told him about the pain of pregnancy and childbirth, he knew that she had suffered a lot.
Chunxi had suffered a lot in the years before she married him. He hoped that her future life would be happy and peaceful without suffering anymore.
Although Shen Qingyuan's tone was gentle, his attitude was firm.
Madam Xiao didn't try to persuade her anymore and changed the subject to care about other things.
Outside Songhe Courtyard, Chunxi, Xiao Qingyue, Xiao Qinghe and the children in the mansion were making snowmen and having snowball fights in the garden.
An An and Ning'er are very familiar with this game, but they are too small to beat the others. They can only follow Chun Xi and help him make snowballs to provide backup support.
Xiao Qingyue was finally released and played even crazier than these kids. Xiao Qinghe was also inspired.
When Xiao Yechen arrived, the garden was already in chaos.
He had just stood still when a snowball flew straight towards his face.
"careful!"
Xiao Qinghe let out a low cry.
She was the one who threw the snowball, and only after she threw it did she realize that Xiao Yechen had come.
As soon as he finished speaking, the snowball was caught steadily by Xiao Yechen.
Following the sound, Xiao Qinghe was standing in the snow, she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled brightly.
Xiao Yechen's eyebrows were filled with smiles. He threw the snowball and walked straight to Xiao Qinghe, saying in a gentle voice, "Sister He'er, Happy New Year."
After guarding silently for many years, he finally had the opportunity to stand in front of the eldest lady and say these words to her.
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