NFBE Chapter 440 The unique cheerfulness of youth
Chapter 440 The unique cheerfulness of youth
After wiping, Xie Jingchun stood up straight, his expression serious.
They didn't feel there was anything wrong with it at all.
Qin Jiuwei looked at him, and the smile in her eyes deepened.
A gentle breeze blew through the pavilion, and the lake shimmered.
After Xie Jingchun stopped, he turned around and glanced at the departing figures by the lake. He raised an eyebrow slightly and asked.
"Who were those two people just now? I've never seen them before."
Qin Jiuwei snorted softly and said indifferently, "They've come to arrange a marriage for your second brother."
Xie Jingchun was stunned, his eyes widened instantly, and his voice involuntarily rose a little.
"My second brother is getting married? So soon!"
As he spoke, he laughed heartily, turned around and patted Xie Jing on the shoulder, grinning as he said, "Not bad, second brother!"
Xie Jing: ...
"Wow! So that was my second sister-in-law?" Xie Jue suddenly exclaimed.
Xie Jing: ...
I wanted to throw them out of the pavilion.
Qin Jiu smiled and shook her head, saying softly, "That's not true. I've already refused the marriage proposal."
"You refused?" Xie Jingchun raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, looking quite disappointed.
As they chatted and laughed, Qin Jiuwei's gaze unconsciously fell on Xie Jingchun.
Suddenly, he realized that he had grown quite a bit taller and was now almost up to Xie Yanli's shoulder.
He has a tall and slender figure, and his shoulders are broader than before.
The boy's frame was beginning to show, and he wore a light blue outfit that revealed his sleek wrists.
With well-defined features, a straight nose, and striking eyes, he has shed his childishness and now exudes the air of a young general.
His eyes, in particular, were clear and bright, carrying the unique cheerfulness and sharpness of a young man.
When he smiles, his eyebrows and eyes exude a touch of flamboyant heroism.
She was as vibrant as a blazing flame.
On the return journey, the carriage swayed gently inside.
Qin Jiuwei leaned on Xie Yanli's shoulder, lowered her head, and gently spoke while fiddling with the corner of her handkerchief.
“Jing-ge’er isn’t in a hurry; he’s still of school age. But Chun-ge’er is already quite old.”
“In ordinary families, by his age, he would have already been assigned a maid to take care of some trivial matters.”
Xie Yanli raised an eyebrow.
Qin Jiu raised her eyes slightly, her gaze falling on him, and asked seriously, "I wanted to ask your opinion, is it time to make plans regarding Chun Ge'er?"
Xie Yanli looked at her and said in a deep voice, "I don't know, I have never had a concubine."
Qin Jiuwei chuckled softly upon hearing this.
"If you don't know, then I certainly don't know either."
Xie Yanli smiled, his voice low and languid.
"What's there to teach about that kind of thing?"
"After you get married, you'll figure it out after a few tries."
That's just him.
I don't understand why a concubine was arranged.
How stupid do you have to be to need someone to teach you to do that kind of thing?
Qin Jiuwei thought for a moment, "What you said makes sense."
"However, we should respect the child's own opinion on Chun-ge'er's matter. We should ask him what he thinks."
Xie Yanli looked at her with her brows slightly lowered, her expression earnest and gentle.
A thought struck him, and he chuckled softly, replying, "As you wish, Madam."
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The main building of Qinglan Courtyard.
The window was half-open, and a warm summer breeze carrying the scent of lotus blossoms drifted into the room, causing the curtains to sway gently.
Qin Jiuwei changed into some casual everyday clothes.
He was sitting on a daybed, holding a round fan in his hand, and slowly waving it.
Inside the house, the maids bustled about, taking care of the chores that had just been done during their outing.
Qin Jiuwei instructed, "Go to the kitchen and get some refreshing snacks: mung bean cake, almond milk, plum paste, and some chilled plum juice."
"We went out to play all day today, and the children and the young master are all hungry. It's also hot, so we need something to quench their thirst and cool them down."
Xiaohe and several maids quickly agreed and went their separate ways.
She had barely finished speaking when she heard footsteps outside.
Xie Jingchun lifted the curtain and walked in, her voice clear and crisp: "Mother, did you call me?"
When Qin Jiuwei saw him come in, she gently beckoned him to come over.
After exchanging a few casual words, she slowly asked the question.
"Chun-ge'er, you're all grown up now, have you thought about... arranging a concubine for you?"
Xie Jingchun was stunned when he heard this.
He stared wide-eyed, his face full of bewilderment, and asked, "What is a 'tongfang'?"
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at his innocent, earnest, and completely unguarded expression.
Xie Jingchun genuinely didn't know any of this.
He doesn't have many friends.
His only friend was Chu Yi.
But for some reason, Chu Yi has recently disappeared.
I don't know where they went.
Besides that, no one had ever told him these things.
Qin Jiuwei suppressed her smile and explained gently, "A concubine is someone who will be by your side to serve you on a daily basis."
She paused, then added, "Tonight too."
Xie Jingchun was visibly taken aback upon hearing this.
He then widened his eyes and raised his voice several decibels.
He stammered, "Why... do I have to be here at night too?"
Qin Jiuwei originally wanted to gloss over it with a single sentence, but seeing his alarmed expression, she couldn't help but chuckle.
She suppressed a laugh and said gently, "This is so that I can take better care of you. Having someone close to you at night will save you from having no one to look after you if something happens."