Chapter 582: Chapter 582: Xiaobei’s Confession_1
Madam Xu was, in many respects, a very traditional person. She had little expectation for Wei Ruo, but for her own son, she hoped he could start a family and carry on the family line in a tily manner.
“Indeed, he’s not young anymore, but this matter depends on Brother Xiaoyong’s thoughts. If he doesn’t want to get married, we can’t force him,” Wei Ruo said.
“Well, this problem is manageable. A while ago, I asked him once, and he said he wanted to get married,” Madam Xu replied.
Hearing this, the expression on Xiui at the side changed a bit, as if she was sowhat surprised.
“Oh? Brother Xiaoyong wants to get married? Alright, this makes things easier then,” Wei Ruo said.
“Yes. So I was thinking of perhaps finding him a match, see if there is a lady willing. As long as she doesn’t mind Xiaoyong’s condition, and is willing to be with him, I will certainly treat her well and make sure she isn’t wronged.”
“This can be easily taken care of. I’ll send soone to find the local matchmaker later, ask her for so portraits of eligible bachelorettes suitable for his age. We can filter them first before presenting them to Brother Xiaoyong. Furthermore, when I find the ti, I’ll find the local Madam Village Head to have a chat with. They should know well about the local won.”
Hearing this, Xiui couldn’t help but say, “Miss, aren’t we rushing this a bit?”
“Don’t worry, we’re just helping Brother Xiaoyong look at this stage, not settling it right now. Whether he wants to get married ultimately depends on if we find soone he likes,” Wei Ruo explained.
“Alright,” Xiui acknowledged, then lowered her head, looking sowhat weighted down.
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Wei Ruo was serious about this matter and promptly arranged for Yun Zixiu to get in touch with the local matchmakers.
By nightfall, the portraits had been delivered to Wei Ruo.
Xu Zhengyong was currently a sixth-rank general, a significant official in the locality. As such, he virtually had his pick from the local ladies, and the portraits delivered to Wei Ruo were of the most outstanding won around.
As Wei Ruo went through them one by one, Xiui remained silent at her side.
Wei Ruo, paying no mind to it, asked Xiui for her opinion. “ii, what do you think of Miss Liu?”
Xiui glanced at the portrait, which showed a dignified and beautiful young lady from a noble family.
Xiui grumbled, “Such a beautiful lady, he, the brute, is getting a bargain!”
“Brother Xiaoyong might be a bit brutish, but he would certainly be a good husband. It wouldn’t matter if his wife is softer and weaker, she wouldn’t be wronged,” Wei Ruo assured.
Xiui just pursed her lips.
Wei Ruo, upon seeing Xiui in displeasure, asked, “What’s wrong? Is it that you’re not satisfied with Miss Liu? No problem, there are still many ladies from different families here. We’ll first shortlist so, then later let Brother Xiaoyong choose for himself.”
“Don’t know. Just feeling a bit upset, but can’t exactly say why,” Xiui replied.
“My good ii, you mustn’t have gotten a bug. Let check, don’t tell you’ve co down with sothing because you’re not used to the water and soil of Jiliao.”
Wei Ruo imdiately went to take Xiui’s pulse.
After a while, Wei Ruo said: “Good, good. My ii is all fine.”
Xiui said, “I’ll go to the kitchen first and fix so food.”
Then she quickly turned and left.
Wei Ruo watched Xiui rush away, stroked her chin, and fell into thought.
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When Xiui left the room, she headed towards the kitchen with her head down, and accidentally ran into Xiaobei coming in from the back yard.
“I’m sorry,” Xiui quickly apologised.
“No, no, are you hurt, Lady Xiui?”
“I’m fine.”
“That’s good then. Where are you heading, Lady Xiui?” Xiaobei asked her with concern.
“Going to prepare so food,” Xiui replied, seeming quite absentminded.
Xiaobei, sensing that sothing was off with Xiui, asked, “Is there sothing bothering you, Lady Xiui?”
“Not exactly any troubles.” Xiui answered, paused for a mont, then asked Xiaobei, “Xiaobei, you’re not young anymore either, have you ever thought of finding a woman and settling down?”
“Huh?” Xiaobei was taken aback by Xiui’s question.
“What’s the matter?”
“This matter… this matter… The master did ntion it to … but… but…”
Stamring and stuttering, Xiaobei struggled to complete his sentence.
“But what?” Xiui curiously asked.
Xiaobei scratched his head embarrassingly, “But I want to find an ideal woman…”
While speaking, Xiaobei looked at Xiui with fiery eyes.
Xiui puckered her lips, “It seems that when n reach a certain age, they all want to settle down. It is rare, after all, to find soone like Miss who thinks differently.”
Xiaobei cautiously asked, “Why did you suddenly bring this up, Lady Xiui? Is Miss going to discuss a marriage alliance for you?”
There was worry in his eyes and tension in his voice.
“Not really.”
“Then it’s…”
“Nothing really,” Xiui cut off the conversation, “Looks like you’re going to see the Prince, right? I won’t hold you back from your duties.”
After bidding Xiaobei goodbye, Xiui quickly walked towards the kitchen.
Xiaobei stood rooted to the spot, looking lost as he watched Xiui’s receding figure.
In truth… he wasn’t that busy…
Co to think of it, Miss Xiui is already seventeen, and since Miss is so fond of her, perhaps she would arrange her marriage sooner rather than later.
As he thought of this, Xiaobei furrowed his brow, and a long-hidden thought in his heart began to sprout…
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On March 25th.
Wei Ruo had chosen several suitable candidates over the last few days and was currently discussing them with Madam Xu in the study.
Xiui, serving tea snacks, entered and overheard their conversation. Her face slightly changed, she put down the items and left hastily.
Outside, she ran into Xiaobei.
“Xiu…Lady Xiui…” Xiaobei called out to Xiui.
Xiui stopped and turned around to look at Xiaobei.
Xiaobei seed to have sothing on his mind, and he was even holding a brocade box in his hands.
“What’s wrong? Do you have any troubles?” Xiui asked with concern.
“Xiu…Lady Xiui… I have sothing… sothing to tell you…” Xiaobei was sowhat nervous, even stuttering in his speech.
“Xiaobei, don’t be nervous, just tell directly what it is. If there’s anything I can help you with, I will definitely help!” Xiui quickly gave her reassurance.
Xiaobei cald himself down and slowly walked up to Xiui, then handed the brocade box to Xiui.
“Lady Xiui, this is all my worldly possessions!”
Xiui froze: “Xiaobei, what are you doing?”
“Lady Xiui, I know this is abrupt, but I can’t think of a better way. I’ve thought of asking the master for help, but I’m worried that it would add pressure onto you.”
“I thought about it and could only co up with such a crude plan. Inside is my accumulation over the years, including house deeds, land deeds, and silver notes. If Lady Xiui, you are willing to…marry…, from now on… I…will treat you well…I’ll do whatever you say!”
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