Chapter 24: Shengxia comes to visit and is willing to marry into the family
Estimating the time, Xia Yanjing came to the gate. Xia Yanjing did not bring a wheelchair because he didn't know whether Shengxia and his brother-in-law would like it. If they didn't like it, it would be too embarrassing.
Xia Yanjing was waiting at the door half an incense stick's time in advance, and Xia Zhiyong, Fang Yu and others also arrived at the door on time. After a while, the carriage symbolizing the general's mansion slowly drove over.
Xia Zhiyong put on a warm smile and went to greet everyone.
Xia Yanjing followed behind, and just as the crisp sound of the wheels rolling over the bluestone slabs faded, a dark red figure jumped down from the carriage pedal.
There was almost no sound when he landed. The moment his toes touched the ground, his body suddenly straightened like a pine tree. The lines of his broad shoulders and narrow waist were clearly outlined by the dark red fabric. His back was straight, like an ancient sword in its sheath, hiding its sharp edge.
After landing, he turned slightly to the side, the black belt cinching the neat curve of his waistline, making his legs look even longer. When he raised his hand to brush away the wrinkles of his clothes, the muscles of his forearms were faintly visible under the fabric.
Xia Yanjing is a bit of a leg-obsessed person. Looking at Shengxia's slender legs, he wished they could get married right there. He touched the corner of his mouth, and fortunately, he was not drooling.
Sheng Xia helped Sheng Yuan sit on the chair, then turned to Xia Zhiyong and said politely, "Xia Hou, I'm sorry to bother you with my visit."
"General Sheng's visit to my humble home has brought honor to me. How could I bother you? Jing'er, why don't you come and invite General Sheng into the house?" Xia Zhiyong said with rare tact.
"Yes, father." Xia Yanjing naturally would not miss this opportunity.
"Xia Xia, come with me." Xia Yanjing walked to Sheng Xia's side and walked forward side by side with Sheng Xia.
Shengxia felt a little uncomfortable when he heard Xia Yanjing calling him so affectionately, but he couldn't reveal any flaws in such an occasion.
"Okay." Shengxia smiled back, and seeing Xia Yanjing grinning foolishly, Shengxia couldn't help but wonder if Xia Yanjing had some unspeakable hidden illness, and didn't think about her smile at all.
After entering the reception room, everyone took their seats in turn. At the same time, the servants in the mansion moved swiftly and lightly between the living rooms, placing the tea and snacks prepared in advance one by one.
"You two must have come here today to discuss the marriage between General Sheng and my son. I wonder what you two think." After a few pleasantries, Xia Zhiyong went straight to the point.
"Before we chat, I have a few words to say to Yan Jing. I wonder if it's convenient." Sheng Xia wanted to make sure of Xia Yanjing's thoughts before chatting. He couldn't just think about himself.
"That's convenient, Jing'er, take General Sheng for a walk in our garden." Xia Zhiyong didn't dare to refuse.
That means they can be alone together, and Xia Yanjing felt so happy.
"Xia Xia, come with me." Xia Yanjing stood up and said gently and politely. He had to leave a good impression on Xia Xia. After all, this was the first time they were truly getting along.
Xia Yanjing wanted to speak, but was afraid that someone with ulterior motives would overhear their conversation. Until they came to a pavilion in the middle of the garden, the surroundings were empty, which eliminated the possibility of being eavesdropped.
"Xia Xia, is there something you want to tell me?"
"Mr. Xia, I haven't even thanked you for helping me out of this predicament. Without knowing your will, I dragged you into this mess. I solemnly say thank you."
Xia Yanjing felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. After all, that was what he had been thinking about in his heart, and he didn't hate it at all.
"Your Majesty has now issued the decree granting our marriage. The marriage between you and me cannot be changed. There is one matter I would like to seek your opinion on."
"I wonder if you are willing to marry into the general's family. If not, would you be willing to live with me in the general's mansion?" Sheng Xia stated her request concisely and looked at Xia Yanjing seriously.
Just when Shengxia thought she would have to wait for a long time or hear a rejection, she actually heard the words "I do."
"Mr. Xia, did I hear you correctly? You said you are willing, right?" Shengxia looked at Xia Yanjing in disbelief.
"Yes, I do." Xia Yanjing answered firmly again. They really had the same thoughts. He hadn't mentioned it yet, but his Xia Xia brought it up on her own. Was there any need to think about it? Of course he agreed.
"Mr. Xia, you know what it means to marry into the wife's family, right?" Shengxia still had some doubts?
"I know. It means I'll live with you after we get married, and the child will take your surname." Xia Yanjing expressed his understanding.
"Mr. Xia, I don't mean to force you. I won't force you if you don't want to. Have you really thought it through?" Shengxia asked again uncertainly.
After all, this is an extremely embarrassing thing for a man. Xia Yanjing agreed so readily that Shengxia even suspected that she was too scary, which led to Xia Yanjing not daring to refuse.
"I volunteered, I really volunteered." Xia Yanjing was a little amused at this moment. After all, living off his wife was his ultimate goal in his previous life, not to mention that his wife was so handsome, such a manly lady.
"Since Mr. Xia is willing, leave everything else to me." Shengxia got the answer she wanted and felt much better.
"Xia Xia asked me to come here just for this matter." Xia Yanjing looked at Sheng Xia's smile again and his mood improved.
"nature."
Xia Yanjing breathed a sigh of relief. He originally thought that Shengxia wanted to cancel the engagement, but fortunately, she didn't. Xia Yanjing wanted to confess his love, but he was afraid of scaring Shengxia. After all, the time they had spent together was very short.
Based on the TV dramas he had seen before, he felt that he should not be too presumptuous, as it would be bad to scare people away, so he should cultivate feelings first.
The most important thing in cultivating a relationship is getting along with each other. First, be nice to him, let him get used to you, become inseparable from you, and finally fall in love with you. Xia Yanjing thinks the first step is to make his presence felt in front of Shengxia.
"Xia Xia, I have a gift for you, I hope it can help you." Xia Yanjing felt that it was his time to show his ability. If he gave it to his brother-in-law at this time, Xia Xia would definitely think of him all the time when she pushed it.
"Thank you, Mr. Xia." Shengxia was not actually very interested. After all, he generally didn't like gifts given to boys. Out of politeness, he would not refuse.
After Shengxia finished speaking, she waited for a long time but Xia Yanjing didn't take out the things. Not only did he not take them out, he turned around and left. Shengxia didn't understand. Wasn't he going to give her something?
"Hurry up and catch up." Xia Yanjing turned around and saw Shengxia still standing there, and couldn't help but remind her.
"Oh, okay, here it comes." Shengxia wondered what the gift would be. Could it be a weapon? If it was a weapon, then he had given the right thing. However, since he gave her something, shouldn't she give something back in return?
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