C160 (1/2)
Songhe Hall.
The spring sun was bright and the house was warm.
The Old Madame Xie sent everyone out to work, leaving only Wen Jiu to speak, ”Sit, no need to be so formal, grandmother knows that you are a good child, even if you are not a Fifth Young Madame of Xie Family, I would still like to hear you call me Grandmother.”
Wen Jiu's eyes were a little red.
Old Madame Xie said, ”Of my few grandchildren, Qi'er is the kindest and most lifeless. A few days ago, he gave me a dream and said that the Miss Wen is a rare good girl in this world. He left long ago without any good fortune to marry you, and entrusted a grandmother like me to find you a good husband. Jiu, don't feel sorry for him. Only if you live a good life will Qi'er be able to leave peacefully. ”
Every single letter that Changping County sent to Dijing would contain the progress of their search for Xie Qi's corpse.
In the endless river, the countless corpses were all brought out with piles of bones. The young man who was as gentle as jade was no longer there.
Wen Jiu was silent for a long time, then he asked Old Madame Xie with his red eyes, ”I will stay by Grandmother's side my whole life, okay?”
”Silly girl.”
Old Madame Xie hugged her painfully, ”A person can live such a long life, how can he possibly be trapped to death just because of a marriage certificate? Dong Feng has already told me that you can marry her or stay in the mansion. Grandmother won't force you … ”
However, their young master felt that if he were to talk to a girl like her, he wouldn't be able to speak. He was afraid that if he did, he wouldn't be able to understand her words clearly.
That's why she, as a grandmother, had to say it again.
It was rare for a young man to have such a heart, but it was also rare for a girl to accept death like this.
Wen Jiu raised his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes, and then warmly spoke to Old Madame Xie.
Xie Yucheng is a timid person. Right now, only this temper of mine, his third son, and his daughter still stand by his side.
He was also talking about the Third Aunt with a straightforward temperament. He was from a wealthy background and had fought with his siblings since he was young. He had always liked to be in charge of everything, just that his temper was a little stronger and he did not have any ill intentions.
Wen Jiu nodded and replied. Only until the old lady felt sleepy did she stand up and leave, calling for the old lady and her servants to come and serve her.
She walked into the garden and looked up at the sky. Seeing the birds flying through the blue sky, she could not help but be lost in thought.
How could he have any dreams?
There was only the white lie that the Old Madame Xie wanted her to feel at ease with.
”Sister-in-law!” Sister-in-law! ”
Behind the wall, the Qiujia Platform was swaying high in the air. Xie Xiaoliu sat on it and saw her the moment he reached the highest point.
The peach blossoms in the flower garden were flourishing, and the wind was blowing them like rain. Many of the flowers floated past the wall and landed beside Wen Jiu.
The little girl shouted loudly, ”Elder brother, I've seen sister-in-law! She is standing there crying! ”
Wen Jiu was still thinking, ”Who's crying?”
The young man jumped over the wall, his clothes fluttering in the wind. In two or three steps, he was right in front of her.
He leaned closer and carefully observed her for a moment, feeling both amused and at a loss as to what to do.
”Everything is fine, what are you crying for?”
Xie Heng is a person, if he truly wanted to coax you, even his voice would carry a trace of laughter.
”Nope.”
Wen Jiu was just about to say that he would be stunned.
”Yes, I know.”
The eldest brother changed the way he said it, ”You only got sand in your eyes, right?”
Wen Jiu, ”...”
To think that he was able to speak of such a rotten excuse.
It was quite strange.
Xie Xiaoliu who was in front of the Qiuqiang, had reached the highest point, as his young and tender voice shouted, ”Sister-in-law, do you want to swing too? There was still one more! Brother did two! ”
”No …” Wen Jiu didn't even have time to say a word.
”Just say it earlier.”
The youth carried her in his arms, and with a tap of his toes, he leapt over the wall. He placed her on the autumn stand and said with a smile, ”Grab her well.”
”Elder brother, I …”
Wen Jiu didn't know what to do, and simply didn't have the chance to continue.
Xie Heng had already pushed the swing, sending her flying into the air.
Wen Jiu closed his eyes and held tightly onto the swing's rope. The sunlight was warm and comfortable, the falling flowers were blowing in his hair, the sound of the wind was blowing slowly, everything seemed to have slowed down.
She slowly opened her eyes and saw Xie Heng standing below her.
The youth opened up his arms and his entire body was covered in brilliance. ”What are you afraid of? If you fall down, I'll catch you.”
Xie Xiaoliu chuckled at the side, ”Sister-in-law, why are you so timid?”
Even the usually expressionless Third Young Master had a hint of a smile in his eyes when he looked at her.
Wen Jiu laughed, ”Actually...”
Just as she opened her mouth, the sound of tree branches breaking came from above her head. Just as the swing reached its highest point, Wen Jiu was flung backwards.
”Jiu!”
”Sister-in-law!”
The cries of shock overlapped with each other.