After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 446 Talking about Marriage

A trace of guilt flashed across Aunt Xie's face, but she still said, "Master, you really misunderstood Madam. Only those who endure hardships can become superior people. Madam is doing this for your own good."

Xie Xingchuan couldn't help laughing and said, "Suffering is a blessing? I didn't do anything wrong, but she was unhappy, so I had to kneel in the snow. Why don't others suffer this kind of suffering? In the eyes of Nanny, am I a particularly lowly person who is not worthy of others' kindness?"

Madam Xie also felt that some of Madam Xie's behaviors were too willful, but she would not speak ill of her master. She could only say, "Master, just remember that you are Madam's only son. How could she possibly harm you..."

Xie Xingchuan was not a talkative person to begin with. He was talking so much now only because after leaving the Gu family, he felt as if his heart was blocked by a ball of wet cotton. He did not agree with what Nanny Xie said at all, and seeing that she was stubborn, he was too lazy to refute her.

The carriage entered the Xie family's house and just arrived at the main courtyard where Mrs. Xie lived. Xie Xingchuan had very good hearing and heard laughter coming from inside before he even went in.

"Aunt, if you like the plum blossoms I put in the vase, I will send you a vase every day. Just don't mind me pruning away the plum blossoms in the garden."

The young girl's laughter is as clear as a bell.

"Girl, you only know how to make me happy, unlike your cold-faced cousin who has a sour face all day long. If you don't know, you would think that you have offended him and feel upset when you see him." Mrs. Xie said.

Xie Xingchuan entered the courtyard and was about to go into the house when Aunt Xie stopped him and said, "Master, there are women in the house. I will go in and report first."

Xie Xingchuan looked at Aunt Xie with a serious look.

Aunt Xie felt a little guilty. After all, when cousins ​​came into the main courtyard, they never had to be informed. This rule of having to be informed seemed to be aimed at Xie Xingchuan alone.

When Madam Xie heard what Madam Xie said, she frowned slightly and said, "He's finally back. I thought this evil creature had forgotten that he had a home."

Aunt Xie wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and whispered, "Madam, the young master is not young anymore. He has grown legs and can run by himself. You should not always be like before, or all the hard work you have put in over the years will be in vain."

Madam Xie was still able to listen to some of her companion's words, and said casually: "Okay, I get it, let him in."

When Xie Xingchuan walked in, he first looked at Mrs. Xie and thought to himself, as expected, he had just heard laughter and joy in the room, but the room became deserted as soon as he came in.

He recalled that when he was at the Gu family, the scene had never been so deserted. Even though he wore a mask and was not talkative, the Gu family members never felt the atmosphere was cold because of his arrival. They even tried their best to get him to join in the family's lively activities, for fear of neglecting him.

It is really obvious whether you are attentive or not.

Madam Xie swallowed the blame that was about to come out of her mouth and said, "Since you are back, you should focus on your work. You will return to the border town at the beginning of the new year, so don't waste your skills."

Xie Xingchuan agreed.

Mrs. Xie felt annoyed when she saw her son's cold face.

On the other hand, Miss Lin Xueruo smiled and said, "Cousin, you don't know that during the time you were away from home, your aunt has been thinking about you all the time. Today, she even asked the kitchen to make you a stew of Tianma duck soup."

The old duck soup that Madam Xie stewed was actually meant for Lin Xueruo to be a tonic. Now that Lin Xueruo said so, she did not refute. Just like Madam Xie said, Xie Xingchuan has grown up and has a promising future. She still has to count on this son in the future, so she can't do anything too excessive.

Xie Xingchuan only said: "Thank you, mother."

He did not mention that he did not like eating duck. At Gu's house, he just frowned when he saw roast duck once, and Zhang Yuniang remembered it. From then on, the main dishes on the table were changed to chicken, fish and mutton, and duck never appeared again.

"Mother, do you have anything else to tell me? If not, I will take my leave now." Xie Xingchuan said. After getting permission, Xie Xingchuan left the house.

But as soon as he walked out of the main courtyard, Lin Xueruo caught up with him.

"cousin!"

Xie Xingchuan didn't stop.

Lin Xueruo was secretly resentful behind him, but she could only lift her skirt and chase after him. After a lot of effort, she caught up with him: "Cousin, I have something to tell you."

People were blocking the way, and Xie Xingchuan had no choice but to stop.

Lin Xueruo asked in a tender voice: "Cousin, are you doing well in Border Town?"

Xie Xingchuan frowned and looked at her, then nodded casually.

Lin Xueruo knew that her cousin was not talkative, but she didn't expect him to be so perfunctory to her. She suppressed her displeasure in her heart, pretended to be concerned, and said, "I... I am worried about my cousin in the capital. There are no eyes on the battlefield, so my cousin should be more careful..."

Xie Xingchuan felt no wave of emotion when he heard these repetitive words of concern.

Lin Xueruo cursed the fool inwardly for being so stupid, but she couldn't keep talking to a person pretending to be dumb. Finally, she took out a purse and said, "Cousin, this is the purse I embroidered myself. Inside is a peace amulet that I got from the Huguo Temple."

Xie Xingchuan reached out and took it.

Lin Xueruo breathed a sigh of relief and ran away shyly.

In the main courtyard of the Xie family, Mrs. Xie and Nanny Xie were the only ones left in the room as they watched their niece chase after Xie Xingchuan.

Mrs. Xie felt sorry for her niece: "My poor Xue Rou is no worse than others in every way, but she can only marry Xie Xingchuan, an ugly guy."

Madam Xie lowered her voice like a thief and said, "Madam, although the young master has a flaw in his face, he is brave in the battlefield and may achieve as much as our general in the future."

Madam Xie said, "I keep an eye on him and force him to work hard. If he still doesn't succeed, he will be truly unworthy of my kindness in raising him."

Madam Xie was also tired of listening to Madam's complaints, and said, "Madam, if you feel that Miss Xuerou has been wronged, you can take Miss Xuexuan over. Why not let Miss Xuexuan and the young master be a couple?"

Lin Xuexuan is the concubine's daughter of the Lin family and has never been taken seriously. Mrs. Xie's family, the Lin family, has fallen into decline, and General Xie is not particularly happy to have Lin Xueruo as his daughter-in-law, so Lin Xuexuan naturally would not look down on her even more.

Madam Xie immediately said, "Forget it. I'll help Xuexuan find a marriage partner."

Xie Xingchuan has made great achievements in the army at a young age. Now he is a sixth-rank military officer. Apart from the scar on his face, he can be said to be a young talent and the best match that Lin Xueruo can find now.

Madam Xie continued, "Madam, Miss Xuerou will be able to become an official wife as soon as she marries in, and her mother-in-law is her aunt. There is no more suitable marriage than this. But to be honest, it seems that the young master does not like Miss Xuerou very much."

Mrs. Xie didn't smile much and said, "It's not up to him whether he likes it or not. If my Cheng Bao was still alive, why would he marry Xue Rou to this little bastard? He doesn't deserve it!"

(End of this chapter)