Xiao Yao didn't take her fourth uncle's words to heart at all. As a girl who never left the house, how could she cause any trouble? In the future, she would just get married according to her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. She was not a man who would go out all day, so even if she wanted to cause trouble, it would not be easy.
Xiao Yuan, who was ignored and forgotten, was carried out of Yayuan by her wet nurse. Her ball of fur was missing, and her sister was also missing. She had to go out and look for them.
Seeing Xiao Yuan come out, Xiao Yao finally remembered that she still had something to do. It was all her fourth uncle's fault. He asked her to help him ward off the peach blossoms, and she forgot about the important things. She hurriedly looked for the ball with the maid. It turned out that the ball had not rolled far away and was right next to the gate. Several people picked up the ball and went back to the yard to play together. Xiao Jingyan followed closely. He didn't dare go back to the front yard. It was safer to stay with his little nieces.
In the backyard, an adult led a group of children to play happily. The birthday banquet in the front yard was also quite lively and successful. General Xiao no longer had to guard the border, and his eldest son was promoted. Both reasons were worth celebrating, so the birthday banquet lasted for a long time. The host was warm and thoughtful.
The guests drank and talked happily.
As for the scene where Miss Yu accidentally entered the backyard and Minister Tong got drunk and fought for his granddaughter, they can be completely ignored.
The birthday banquet ended perfectly with both the guests and the hosts having a great time.
On the same day as the Xiao family's birthday banquet, an ordinary alley in Kyoto was surrounded by soldiers. The reason was that a wanted criminal had taken refuge there. To cooperate with the government's actions, all residents of the alley were required to stay home and were not allowed to leave without permission. Only those who passed the inspection could leave. Fang Yufu and his family happened to be staying there temporarily.
In fact, there are only a few families in this alley, and the Fang family occupies about half of the street. If Fang Yufu didn't understand what was going on at the beginning, when others passed the inspection quickly, but his family was not allowed to pass because they were outsiders, his doubts gradually became clear. When he saw his wife holding the jade carving and feeling happy because she didn't have to give it away, he couldn't help but curse her in his heart as a fool.
What a mistake! I was so busy celebrating my birthday when I first arrived in Kyoto that I didn't have time to contact Manager Huang, which led to such a huge loss today. It seems that the Xiao family is planning to go back on their word, so I need to step up my efforts. If I don't force them to marry my granddaughter, but instead marry their younger granddaughter, maybe that would work.
The fact that Fang Yufu could come up with such a bizarre dream only shows that he doesn't understand the Xiao family and General Xiao very well.
Since he couldn't attend the birthday party anyway, Fang Yufu turned to other things and in just three days, he won a position as a Yuanwailang.
Although the official position was far from that of the Xiao family, he believed that there was a gap between the two families.
First, we have an agreement; second, we are related by marriage; third, I have already spared your grandson and only asked to marry your granddaughter. If you don't agree, it will be too much. So, while the iron is hot, I sent a notice to the Xiao family.
General Xiao, who had just returned from the palace to express his gratitude, glanced at the post and asked his eldest son, "What do you think we should do?"
"I just heard that Fang Yufu has been appointed a Yuanwailang. It's obvious that he has been very active. The longer the night goes, the more trouble there will be. The sooner this matter is resolved, the better. I wonder what father plans to do."
"You've seen the child I brought back, right? His name is Xiao Lin. He's the grandson of a distant cousin of mine. Since his family has no other relatives, I found him and brought him with me. He's diligent and down-to-earth, and I plan to keep him in Kyoto."
"Father, you want to..." Letting this child marry the granddaughter of the Fang family is a good idea, but I'm afraid Fang Yufu will not agree easily. Xiao Jingkang is not optimistic about this matter.
"This is in line with our original agreement, and we haven't broken our promise. What's wrong with that?" General Xiao thought this was the most righteous solution he could think of. As for wanting his grandson to marry Miss Fang, he could forgive him for never having such an intention.
As for the story of drawing lots, it can only be said that the old man was just trying to scare his son and daughter-in-law because he wanted a granddaughter.
"Forget it, we'll have to come to a showdown sooner or later. If they're willing to back down, we can give them some compensation.
If they refuse, a falling out is inevitable. "Xiao Jingkang wasn't afraid of offending the Fang family, but he was worried they would use his mother's reputation as a threat, or even spread the news, which would be a very bad outcome.
"Humph, are you still afraid of them? You don't have to think too much about it. Just act according to circumstances when the time comes."
"Yes, son, I understand."
The next day, General Xiao and his three sons stayed behind. General Xiao felt that he and his eldest son were sufficient. Xiao Jingtai and Xiao Jingmin felt that fathers and sons fought together, and brothers fought together. Even if they didn't fight, it would be good for them to stay and show them that this was not a place where they could act recklessly. Qin and Xiao Jingyan were completely unaware of this. One was in Ninghe Hall, chatting and laughing with the daughters-in-law, while the other was playing with her little niece in the courtyard.
I don't know if it's because he's afraid of meeting Miss Yu, or for some other reason, but Xiao Jingyan has been
I hardly ever left the house.
He either stays with his mother or writes and draws in his own yard. When he gets tired, he goes to play with his nephews and nieces. His life is very comfortable.
Among the children, he liked Xiao Yao the most. She was smart and playful. As long as what he said to her was not too profound, there was almost no need to explain it a second time. There was no barrier to communication.
At this moment, Xiao Jingyan, dressed in a moon-colored robe and a purple gauze dress, was holding Xiao Yao, who was wearing a white dress and a blue gauze dress, standing under a osmanthus tree, smelling the fragrance and picking osmanthus flowers. The two of them together were like a painting, the elder one handsome and unparalleled, the younger one as lovely as a piece of jade. The servants walking around them deliberately slowed down their pace, unable to bear to spoil the beautiful scene.
After playing enough under the osmanthus tree, they started strolling around hand in hand and unknowingly arrived at the front door.
Xiao Jingyan was afraid of tiring his little niece, so he stopped and put the osmanthus flowers in his hand next to her ear, not forgetting to say, "People are more beautiful than flowers."
Xiao Yao has become accustomed to the teasing of her fourth uncle.
The little hand pulled the corner of his robe, motioning him to squat down, and imitated Xiao Jingyan by pinning a flower branch on his ear, and said in a baby voice, "Uncle Mei" Then the two of them laughed at the same time.
Butler Feng came over and saluted the two of them. Xiao Jingyan asked, "Are there any guests coming?"
"There is a guest, his surname is Fang, and he is from Xuzhou."
Xiao Jingyan searched his memory and found that he didn't know the person at all, so he planned to leave.
Xiao Yao was deeply impressed by the Fang family and wanted to take a sneak peek, so she begged her fourth uncle not to leave.
"I don't know where you get so much curiosity in a day."
Xiao Jingyan didn't care. He directly ordered Butler Feng to open the door. If his niece wanted to see, then she could just take a look. Butler Feng and his father would take care of the reception, so he didn't have to worry about it at all.
The door was opened, and Xiao Jingyan picked up Xiao Yao, saying, "You're so small, don't let me get stepped on." Xiao Yao couldn't hear her uncle's thoughts. If she could, she would definitely ask, "Am I an ant?"
The first person to enter the door was naturally Fang Yufu, followed by six or seven people one after another. Xiao Yao compared them and concluded that there was an additional little boy of five or six years old compared to last time. As for his appearance, it depends on who he is compared with. If compared with his fourth uncle or second brother, he is at least two streets ahead. If compared with the Fang family, he is a handsome man.
After taking a look, Xiao Jingyan nodded as a greeting and turned to leave.
"Aheng came to meet your sister from the Xiao family. Where is your gift? Take it out." Fang Yufu said in a gentle tone.
The little boy named Ah Heng was a little timid and shy.
Hiding behind my grandmother.
What's going on? Xiao Yao didn't think she had any connection with this guy named Ah Heng. What was this sudden enthusiasm? Xiao Jingyan carefully looked at the man before him. Judging from his limited experience, he was a treacherous villain. Could he be targeting his niece? It's true that the waves behind push the waves ahead. Could it be that his words have come true?
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