Chapter 16: Heart-to-heart talk with Daddy
"What? You actually encountered a wolf. Fortunately, you met General Shengda, otherwise I can't imagine what would have happened." Hong Xi was a little scared. He almost didn't see his son.
Xia Yanjing smiled secretly in his heart. As long as what he said was true enough, the false would become true.
"Yes, you almost didn't see me."
"Pooh, pooh, pooh, don't talk nonsense, you will be safe and sound." Hong Xi's father couldn't stand to hear such words.
"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. I have to thank Xia Xia for this. Otherwise, I wouldn't have this day, and we wouldn't have had the chance to meet each other."
"Yes, General Sheng is a really good person." Hong Xi didn't react at first who Xia Xia was, but then she understood and responded with a smile.
"Dad, if I were to marry into the general's family in the future, would you disagree?"
"Marrying into the wife's family, the master, who values face so much, will definitely not agree." Hong Xi said without thinking.
"Dad, don't worry about what your father thinks. I want to know what you think."
"I, I definitely hope you can stay in the Marquis' Mansion so that we can see each other every day. But Dad knows that staying in the Marquis' Mansion is not a good choice. If you are willing to marry into the family, Dad will naturally agree. But if you want to marry into the family, how will others view you?"
Hong Xi felt a little worried when he thought about this. He had followed his master for so many years, so he naturally knew that his master had no magnanimity to tolerate others. If his Jing'er married General Shengda, he would be qualified to compete for the position of the crown prince.
If it really comes to that, if they stay in the Marquis' Mansion, he doesn't know what his master will do. After all, there is no such thing as a thief who can steal for a thousand days. Perhaps marrying into the Marquis' Mansion is a good choice for his Jing'er.
However, most men in the world would not choose to marry into a woman's family unless they were extremely poor and had no other options. Although his Jing'er had a huge gap in status from General Sheng, he was not at the point of marrying into a woman's family.
If Jing'er chooses to marry into the family, people in the capital will not know how to laugh at him.
"As long as you agree, Dad. In the Marquis' Mansion, the only thing I care about is your opinion. I don't care about anyone else." Xia Yanjing breathed a sigh of relief. It was beyond his expectation that his father would agree. After all, according to the ancient people's thinking, marrying into the wife's family was generally unacceptable.
"Jing'er, it's all Daddy's fault for being useless. He couldn't give you a higher status and a better life. Daddy's where he is today is all thanks to you. Will Jing'er hate Daddy?"
After hearing what Xia Yanjing said, Hong Xi felt that Xia Yanjing was just comforting him.
"Of course not. How could you think that? Without you, there would be no me today, Dad. I really love Xia Xia and want to grow old with him, forever and ever. I'm not afraid of anyone's gossip. To me, nothing is more important than Xia Xia."
"Jing'er, are you telling the truth? But I heard that General Sheng is very different from ordinary guys."
Hong Xi's words were very tactful, but Xia Yanjing still understood the hidden meaning behind them.
"Of course it's true. Marrying Xia Xia will definitely be the happiest thing in my life." Xia Yanjing said firmly.
"That's good, that's good. Daddy has some pocket money he's saved over the years. Take it. You'll definitely need a lot of money after you get married."
As Hong Xi spoke, she took out the silver money she had saved over the years from her bosom and stuffed it all into Xia Yanjing's hands.
"Keep this money for yourself. You still need to take care of things in the mansion. I have money now. Father just gave me three hundred taels of silver this morning."
Xia Yanjing quickly pushed it back. After all, he knew how difficult it was for Hong Xi in the Yongning Marquis Mansion. He needed money more than himself. He came from the modern era and had start-up capital, so there was no need to worry about not making money.
"If you don't want to take the money, then you must take over this shop."
Hong Xi knew that Xia Yanjing understood his hard work, so he didn't accept his money. He didn't have time to take care of the shop in the first place, and now his son had grown up and could take over.
"Dad bought this shop four years ago. At that time, cities were lost one after another, and the owner wanted to return home, so he sold it at a low price. Dad happened to see it while he was out, so he used all his money to buy the shop. However, Dad has been in the mansion and can't manage the shop, so from now on, Dad will hand it over to you."
"Then I won't be polite, son." Xia Yanjing did not refuse. After all, it was better to have a ready-made shop than to spend money to buy one himself. He would be filial to his father when he made more money in the future.
"Okay, okay, no need to be polite with Daddy." Hong Xi said happily. He finally had something to help Jing'er.
Xia Yanjing saw the servant walking towards him from afar. When he got closer, he found that it was the servant sent to get medicine. Shi Tou's injury could not be delayed any longer.
"Dad, I've bought the medicine for Shi Tou. I have to apply it on Shi Tou first. You..." Xia Yanjing turned around and asked Hong Xi for her opinion.
"I'll be back soon. The new yard we just moved into hasn't been cleaned up yet. You should go and get busy." Hong Xi said very understandingly.
"Dad, I have something to do in the afternoon. I will come to see you tomorrow." After Xia Yanjing finished speaking, he walked to the servant and then walked towards Shi Tou's room together.
Hong Xi looked at Xia Yanjing and wiped her tears, "My son has really grown up."
On the other side, Doctor Jiang received the Black Jade Ointment sent from the palace and rushed to Sheng Mansion without stopping. At this time, Sheng Xia was sitting at home listening to the information that Ye Zi had inquired about.
"So Xia Yanjing's life in Yongning Marquis's Mansion is not easy. His biological father just promoted him to a concubine today?"
"That's right. This Yongning Marquis is really calculating. But after asking around, I've heard that Xia Yanjing is a very cautious person. He's not the same person as you and I described him to be."
"Sir, I suggest you don't get married. That person is not worthy of you at all."
"No, this matter has already been discussed with His Majesty. I'm afraid it's a done deal."
"Why not let him marry into the general's family? Marquis Yongning doesn't value this bastard anyway."
"Your ideas coincide with those of my elder brother. He hopes that after we get married, we can live in the general's mansion."
"Since the young master also thinks so, sir, I think letting him marry into the family will solve the problem once and for all. However, judging from the current situation, I am afraid that the Marquis of Yongning will not give in easily."
"If there's enough interest, there's nothing I can't do. But I still have to ask Mr. Xia's opinion first. After all, without him, I wouldn't be able to escape my previous predicament. I can't just focus on myself."
"Young Master, you are too kind. It is a blessing for him to marry into the general's mansion for several lifetimes." Ye Zi said angrily.
"Men have strong self-esteem. I can't ignore his opinion. If he disagrees, then I'll do as Big Brother says. I'm sure he won't refuse."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, Master."
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