Chapter 4: Sweet Love
On the other side, Xi Qingtong returned to her own courtyard. Seeing her master coming back, her personal maid Jinzhu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"Liang Di, your status is different now, why do you need to see Mr. Song again?"
Seeing the panic on the little maid's face, Xi Qingtong smiled faintly and walked calmly.
The gold ornaments in her hair had long been removed, and she had also taken off her wide-sleeved blouse. Even if someone saw her from afar in the night, they would only think she was Xi Qingwu.
"Why are you panicking? It's only been half a minute, and no one is following me."
Having said that, the smile on Xi Qingtong's face faded a little.
Logically speaking, as a concubine, she should have been accompanied by a eunuch when she left the Eastern Palace. Indeed, there was a eunuch following her, but that eunuch was just an ordinary eunuch serving her, not someone sent by the prince.
Thinking of the cold treatment she had received since marrying into the Eastern Palace a month ago, Xi Qingtong's newly gained good mood disappeared again.
So what if a cousin cared about her? The man she married wasn't her cousin.
Seeing her master's expression change in an instant, Jinzhu couldn't help but shudder. Others might not know, but didn't they, the personal maids, know?
Xi Qingtong appears to be a lady of the Xi family who is both talented and beautiful, gentle and kind, and well-mannered in etiquette and rules. However, she is not always consistent in her words and deeds, and sometimes makes the maids feel helpless.
"Yes, yes."
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Qingwu came back from the wing room with an expression that did not change, but his mind was still thinking about what had just happened.
After being helped to bed and Baozhu lowered the gauze curtain beside the bed, Qingwu stared at the top of the curtain for a long time before wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes.
An old woman with gray hair but vigorous spirit slowly emerged in the tear-filled eyes.
She missed her grandma and the days when she practiced medicine with her grandma.
Her grandmother was the traveling doctor who adopted her after she was abducted. Ever since she could remember, she had been following her grandmother around to practice medicine. Even though they often had to sleep in the open and had no fixed place to live at that time, Qingwu was very content.
It was not until she was fourteen that her grandmother left behind a letter and left after learning that she had a family.
Qingwu knew what her grandmother meant. She was afraid that she would not want to go home, so she left first. But Qingwu wanted to take her grandmother home with her so that she would not have to practice medicine everywhere and earn a few taels of silver.
However, Qingwu also knew that her grandmother was unwilling to go back with her. When she was a traveling doctor, she did not treat the rich and powerful, so naturally she was unwilling to go back with her to the Xi family and be contaminated by the vanity of life.
In the letter, grandma said that she was still young and should experience the feeling of having parents and family, and like an ordinary little girl, choose a good husband in the future, get married, have children, and live a happy and stable life.
But now Qingwu wants to say that she has parents and family, and has chosen a husband to marry, but it seems... she is not happy.
I don’t know how many times I imagined my grandmother’s face in my mind before Qingwu gradually fell asleep.
The next morning
Qingwu ran into Song Yunhe as soon as she left the main house. She was in a bad mood because of what happened last night, so she walked straight past him and went to the dining room.
However, she didn't know that the man behind her who had always wanted to distance himself from her frowned. Looking at Qingwu's back, Song Yunhe couldn't help but pursed his lips, wondering what kind of temper she was acting up.
But in a moment, he convinced himself. After all, she grew up in the countryside and could not be compared with Qingtong, who was the most gentle and polite.
Thinking that he would see Qingtong again soon, Song Yunhe's brows instantly cleared up.
Xi Jianan also had his last breakfast together before leaving, with men and women sitting at two separate tables.
During the meal, Song Yunhe couldn't help but glance at the table next to him.
Qingtong, who was sitting at the head of the table, followed the rules even when eating. She was slow, leisurely, elegant and quiet. As for Qingwu, Song Yunhe only saw her back.
But even if Qingwu was sitting opposite him, Song Yunhe didn't care. There was only one person in his eyes.
But Xi Jianan misunderstood this action.
Seeing his son-in-law paying so much attention to his daughter, Xi Jianan was very pleased. Although he was sure that Song Yunhe would not dare to bully Qingwu, not bullying was one thing, but caring for her and loving her was another.
Seeing this, he felt relieved and couldn't help but teasing, "This young couple is so affectionate. Even when they're having breakfast separately, I have to keep an eye on them. Seeing you two so affectionate, I feel relieved as a father."
Xi Jianan suddenly spoke, causing everyone present to stop eating.
Qingwu was the first to be stunned. She was sitting with her back to Song Yunhe and was unaware of this.
Song Yunhe is looking at her?
She turned around in surprise, only to see Song Yunhe lowering his head and smiling. He said shyly, "I just glanced at him subconsciously."
Before Qing Wu could think of a response, Xi Qingtong teased, "I was worried that my cousin would treat me badly, but now it seems I was worrying too much."
Qingwu turned around again and met the eyes of Xi Qingtong who was sitting opposite him. She was looking at him with a smile on her face.
I don’t know if it was an illusion, but Qingwu always felt that there was a hint of pride in that smile.
The most important thing is, is Song Yunhe really looking at himself?
You have to know that in the three months since they got married, they have only eaten a few meals together. Before that, they ate facing each other, and he never showed any concern for her. He has always been gentle but distant.
Qingwu didn't know and didn't dare to guess.
In the end, she could only pretend to be shy and avoid it, but she secretly kept the matter in her heart.
After having breakfast together, it was time to say goodbye.
Xi Qingbai and Xi Qingtong were indeed the children raised by Madam Zheng. They were accustomed to saying a set of farewell words in a pleasant way. Madam Zheng nodded frequently as she listened.
When it was Qingwu's turn, she only said one sentence: "I hope that father's journey will be smooth and safe."
Qingwu was really reluctant to leave her father. She was able to stay in the Xi family and not leave home to look for her grandmother because of Xi Jianan.
Even now, facing his daughter's brief farewell, Xi Jianan showed no dissatisfaction. However, Madam Zheng frowned secretly, feeling that Qingwu was too dull.
He patted Qingwu's shoulder and couldn't help sighing, "It's only been three years since you came home, and now you have to leave for another three years. I'm really reluctant to let you go..."
Xi Jianan felt very guilty towards his 18-year-old daughter, with whom he had only lived for six years. Seeing Qingwu's eyes redden, he quickly made a joke to dispel the sad atmosphere.
"I wonder if I'll have more grandchildren next time we meet."
This really worked. Qingwu's reluctance was instantly suppressed. She lowered her eyes and head, but it was not because of shyness as Xi Jianan thought, but because of a bit of worry and uneasiness.
I’m afraid I won’t have a grandson for a while.
Fortunately, Xi Jianan had already shifted his attention to Song Yunhe. Looking at this son-in-law whom he personally selected, he said a lot of words and gave him many instructions.
"...Qingwu is my daughter, who I lost and found again. I give her to you because I trust your character. Yunhe, Qingwu has lived through many hard years. You must treat her well."
Song Yunhe looked at his cousin who looked like a kind father, and thought of his cousin's care and cultivation over the years. He couldn't help feeling a little guilty, and finally bowed and made a promise.
"Father-in-law, I will definitely treat Qingwu well."
As for the faint gaze at the side, Song Yunhe restrained himself and did not respond.
His father-in-law's words somewhat awakened his conscience and reason. Even if he was reluctant, it was Qingwu who was marrying him, and it was still Qingwu who would live with him in the future.
You should take her to the Shanglin Garden banquet in two days. Even if there are royal sons and grandsons, nothing should happen with him looking after them.
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