When General Xiao woke up, he recalled what his in-laws had said and called his daughter-in-law over to ask her in detail.
"Daughter-in-law, what did your father mean by that?"
"Father-in-law, my father is drunk. Please don't mind what he said. I guess he won't remember anything he said after he sobers up."
"Really?" But that weird feeling is still there?
"Yes, yes." Even if it's not, I dare not say it!
When Xiao Jingkang returned home that night, he heard that his father and father-in-law had quarreled again and sighed deeply. He could not help but imagine his life ten years from now: a man in his fifties standing between two white-haired old men, trying to persuade one and appease the other. His future looked bleak!
"What are the two old men arguing about this time?"
"Your daughter."
"My Ping An is really likable. Not to mention others, my father and father-in-law have fought over her more than once." Xiao Jingkang was as proud as a peacock with its tail spread out.
If you can still maintain this expression after knowing the content of the dispute, it would be truly admirable! Tong Mingyu thought to herself.
"I went to see my eldest sister today and asked her to find a nanny for my daughter to teach her some manners. Otherwise, I'm really worried that our family will produce a little goblin who'll become famous in Kyoto in the future."
"Look at what you said. My daughter is smart and clever. Your worries are totally unnecessary."
Tong Mingyu didn't argue with him. In her husband's eyes, her daughter was perfect and loved by everyone. How could she have any shortcomings!
Tong Mingyu told her husband what her mother had said, and the couple discussed countermeasures. They agreed that keeping an eye on the Yu family, especially Miss Yu, was an important task of this birthday party and the top priority.
Before going to bed, Tong Mingyu reminded her husband, "Don't forget to talk to your fourth brother tomorrow."
Knowing that her grandfather's birthday was approaching, Xiao Yao had always wanted to give him a gift she prepared herself. After pondering for several days, she finally made a decision and decided to paint a picture of herself and her grandfather together.
Although Xiao Yao is not yet six years old, she has loved painting since she was a child under the influence of Xiao Jingyan. In addition, she has some basic skills in her previous life, so she believes that she will be able to create a satisfactory work.
Where should I paint? After much deliberation, I settled on Daddy's study. Birdsong and flowers, a tranquil and elegant setting—in such an environment, there's no need to worry about not creating a masterpiece! I happily decided.
After school, Xiao Yao had a quick lunch and went straight to the study without even taking a nap. This time, Zhihua accompanied her because Xiaofu and Xiaohui were not as good as Zhihua at grinding and choosing pens. After the preparations were completed, Xiao Yao sent Zhihua somewhere else and sat alone at the table to start brewing her masterpiece.
Half an hour later, the painting had begun to take shape: an old man holding a little girl, with cows and sheep beside him. Xiao Yao strived to create something that matched the level of a six-year-old, so she only made sure it was clear at a glance what the painting was about and who it depicted, similar to a stick figure drawing.
This was inspired by Xiao Yuan.
"Zhihua, please get me a travel journal, the kind with pictures." Combine work and rest, take a break.
Zhihua quickly brought the book that Xiao Yao wanted. Seeing that the young lady had almost finished painting, she started to pack up some unused items.
"Your servant Chunlan pays her respects to the young lady." Chunlan said outside the door.
"Is there anything wrong with Mrs. Deng?" Xiao Yao asked curiously.
"I want to ask Zhihua to help me choose a pattern, but I wonder if she can come."
Chunlan married Zhihua's brother, a manager, this summer. Because Zhihua's surname was Deng, everyone started calling her "Deng's" or "Sister-in-law Deng" after Chunlan got married.
Choosing flowers was probably just an excuse. I wondered if there was something else I couldn't bring up. Could it be Zhihua's marriage? If I remembered correctly, Zhihua was already sixteen years old.
"Go ahead, just let Xiaofu and Xiaohui serve you."
Xiao Yao agreed very readily, hoping that it was as she guessed. As a qualified master, she would never delay the maid's lifelong event. Qiao Yue got married last year, and this year it might be Zhihua's turn. There were really good things happening in her room!
After reading for a while and enjoying the snacks and milk that Xiaofu and Xiaohui had brought, Xiaoyao felt a little sleepy. It seemed that she really couldn't do without a nap. Looking at her unfinished painting, she thought she would just take a nap in the chair for a while and then continue painting when she woke up. Xiaoyao asked Xiaofu to bring a small quilt. She sent the two of them to the next room under the pretext that she had to paint. Then she curled up in her father's big chair, covered herself with the quilt, and fell asleep unknowingly.
"Big brother, second brother, you can't just stand by and watch me die!" Xiao Jingyan couldn't help wailing when he heard his eldest brother tell him that Yu Xianrong was coming to celebrate his father's birthday.
The three of them returned home at about the same time today. After meeting, Xiao Jingkang took his two younger brothers and walked towards the study while telling his fourth brother the unfortunate news.
"How can you save her? You might as well find someone to marry quickly. It's too pathetic to be scared like this by a woman." Xiao Jingtai said contemptuously.
"Dad promised me I could wait another year." Xiao Jingyan said unwillingly.
"Then you figure out a way yourself. This doesn't work, and that doesn't work. Tell me what to do!" Xiao Jingtai glared at his brother with disdain. It was just getting a wife. He had never seen anything so troublesome.
"Anyway, I won't marry Yu Xianrong."
Xiao Jingkang listened to his brothers bickering back and forth without saying a word. They talked for a long time without saying a single useful word. Why was there no one guarding the study today? Xiao Jingkang took a few quick steps and opened the study door. Fortunately, fortunately, everything was normal.
"Or I'll go out and hide."
"Can you please be a little more promising?" Xiao Jingkang said with a disappointed look on his face.
"Perhaps I should marry Yu Xianrong. After the wedding, I will take in a few beautiful brides the next day and give one to each of my three brothers..."
"Uncle Si, you are not allowed to do bad things. You even want to lead my father and my second uncle astray. I will never talk to you again." Sleeping on a chair feels much worse than sleeping on a bed. And with three grown men talking loudly, it's hard to pretend to be asleep. Xiao Yao, who had just woken up, heard what Uncle Si said. She was so angry that she shook off the quilt and stood up from the chair.
"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, I never thought you were such a person." Xiao Yao said angrily.
"Ping'an, why are you here?" Xiao Jingyan didn't expect that his joke was heard by his niece. If this got to the ears of his sisters-in-law, he would never be able to clear himself even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
"Ping'an, listen to your fourth uncle. What he just said was a joke to your father and your second uncle. You must not tell your mother and your second aunt, otherwise the consequences will be serious." Xiao Jingyan begged softly, hoping that this little ancestor would show mercy, otherwise it would be a bad ending.
"Then you promise me one thing."
"Don't mention just one, even if it's eight or ten, Fourth Uncle will agree."
"My grandfather has his grandmother, my father has his mother, my second uncle has his second aunt, and my third uncle has his third aunt." Xiao Yao stretched out her left hand and counted each family, then turned over a finger. She counted seriously, her face serious, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction, and her mouth pouted slightly. Xiao Jingkang and Xiao Jingtai were almost melted by her cuteness. Now there was more fun to watch. Fourth brother, it's not that the brothers don't want to help you, it's because you've completely pissed off Ping An, and we can't help anymore.
"So, Fourth Uncle is only allowed to bring back one Fourth Aunt, no more than that." After saying that, he slammed the table with great force, and it hurt a little. Xiao Yao quietly put her hands behind her back and shook them.
Xiao Jingtai turned his head and shrugged, trying so hard to hold back his laughter.
"I'll listen to you, I'll listen to you, isn't that enough?" Is this my niece? She's basically a housekeeper, even controlling how many wives my uncle gets.
"Write a letter of guarantee." Xiao Yao asked in a low-key manner.
"Guarantee...what is it?" Xiao Jingyan was a little stuttering.
"I promise to marry only one fourth aunt, and if my father and two uncles become bad, it will be your fault."
"Why?"
"What if your fourth uncle still refuses to obey after writing the letter of guarantee?" Xiao Jingtai asked with interest.
"If Fourth Uncle listens, I won't let anyone know there's a letter of guarantee. If Fourth Uncle doesn't listen, I'll copy more copies of the letter of guarantee and post them all over the streets and alleys of Kyoto."
After hearing her words, the study fell silent for a moment.
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