Peach Blossom at the Bottom of the Fan

Chapter 140 Is it Joy or Worry?

Xue Wanhua's expression was still indifferent, and she was able to say calmly: "It's okay, if you don't come from a small family, who would do that?"

Although he spoke vaguely, he understood the meaning behind the words.

If he was rich and powerful, which man would be willing to be the door-to-door son-in-law? !

Mu Feng outside was restless, even the matchmaker was a little upset, and kept winking at Aunt Yun.

It's good that you know this kind of thing, wouldn't it be embarrassing to say it.

Aunt Yun also felt embarrassed, coughed, and wanted to remind the two sisters inside not to talk about it, if there is anything to say, I will talk about it later.

But I didn't want Xue Wanhua to ask directly through the screen: "Brother Mu, I heard that your aunt has been feeling unwell recently. You agreed to become your son-in-law because you couldn't raise enough money to see a doctor for your aunt—is that right?!"

Biting his lip, Mu Feng said in a deep voice, "I made my wife laugh. Mu's family is poor. If it wasn't for my mother's laundry, I would have starved to death. I am also useless, although I am also doing odd jobs. But he didn't make much money, so that now he doesn't even have money to see a doctor for his mother..."

"What casual jobs have you ever done?" Xue Wanhua continued to ask, as if she didn't see Mu Feng's ashamed expression.

"I have carried sacks on the pier, worked as a clerk in the rice shop, and poured Yexiang..."

Mu Feng almost lowered his head under the table, but he still answered frankly.

"Pour Yexiang? You are also a scholar, don't you think it's too shameful to pour Yexiang?"

"When you can't eat, what face is there?" Mu Feng sighed deeply, maybe because he felt ashamed and humiliated, but he was calm, "My mother worked hard to raise me, how can I watch her work hard by herself?" Raising a family, but I only read sage books? If that’s the case, I don’t deserve to call myself a sage.”

Xue Wanhua was silent for a moment, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, "Do you know that if you become a son-in-law, you will never have the chance to obtain fame in this life?"

"I know!" Mu Feng smiled, and said in a deep voice: "I just hope that my mother will recover and be healthy, even if I can no longer take the exam, it's no big deal."

"Don't you think it's a pity?"

Xue Wanhua stood up and asked in a low voice.

Gu Sixiao, who was beside her, turned her head to see the expression on her face, and suddenly felt that this marriage was about to be settled like this.

Sure enough, Mu Feng outside said "No regrets", and Xue Wanhua strode out.

She walked out suddenly, and the three people outside were startled.

Aunt Yun was busy winking, which meant that she was to blame for walking out like this.

Xue Wanhua didn't look at her, but just looked at Mufeng.

When Xue Wanhua came out, Mu Feng looked up, but immediately lowered his head, as if he didn't dare to look directly.

"Brother Mu doesn't have to stick to the sage's reprimand, any indecent words are not always the truth."

Xue Wanhua smiled faintly, and said calmly: "Just raise your head and look at me carefully."

Mu Feng hesitated for a moment, raised his head, glanced at it first, and then slowly looked at Xue Wanhua squarely.

Meeting his gaze, Xue Wanhua smiled and said, "My boudoir name is Wanhua."

Before Mu Feng understood, Xue Wanhua had already nodded, turned around and walked out.

"Ah, what does this mean?" the matchmaker called out strangely.

Aunt Yun hurriedly reassured her, "It's done, it's done, the meaning of our second lady is that she fell in love with Young Master Mu..."

Turning his head to look, he saw that Mu Feng was drooping his head, reciting the word "Wanhua" in a low voice, Gu Sixiao sighed for some reason.

Ignoring how Aunt Yun discussed the follow-up matters with the matchmaker, she quickly chased out of the restaurant, and saw that Xue Wanhua was not in a car, but was walking along the long street.

In the bustling market, with people coming and going, that slender figure looked particularly dazzling.

"Sister," called out in a low voice, Gu Sixiao followed quickly, thought and thought, but couldn't help asking: "Are you really determined?"

"Well," Xue Wanhua looked back at her, and said with a smile: "Don't you think this person is very filial? Besides, he is not like some scholars who think that being a scholar is great, and they refuse to do anything, just waiting for others to support them. "

Seeing that Gu Sixiao was still gloomy, she smiled brighter, "Actually, this is already very good, and it is not easy to recruit a son-in-law. I am not afraid that no one will come, but that those who come will be greedy for money." If this Mufeng hadn't been poor, he hadn't talked about getting married, and he wouldn't have dragged on until now to become a son-in-law..."

Lowering her head, she whispered: "As long as people are kind and kind, everyone is the same..."

Although the voice was soft, Gu Sixiao's heart ached.

"It's because it's not Su..."

"Hua'er!" Xue Wanhua's voice suddenly turned sharp, "Quickly get rid of all the thoughts you had in the past. I am innocent and alone, so don't make random guesses..."

Gu Sixiao was also taken aback by her drink.

Seeing her startled, Xue Wanhua turned her head, and after a moment of silence, she smiled again: "Young Master Su treats you sincerely, don't let him down."

"I..." What did Su Jingchun say to her?Okay, how could you say such a thing?

Gu Sixiao opened her mouth, but still didn't ask.

Smiling, Xue Wanhua gently shook her hand, and said softly, "Sister, go and walk alone..."

Nodding her head, Gu Sixiao silently watched the poisoned Xue Wanhua walk away, and stayed for a long time before turning her head to look in the direction of the theater.

She should go back and see Su Jingchun!
But, at this time, is he still there? !
Suddenly running wildly, people around turned their heads to look, but Gu Sixiao didn't pay attention at all.

Running wildly all the way, before reaching the theater, she saw Su Jingchun's carriage turned around and went to another road.

"Su Jingchun!" Shouting loudly, she chased the carriage without hesitation.

Although there were many people on the street and the carriage was not moving fast, it was not so easy to chase.

After chasing for more than half a street, Gu Sixiao felt that she was so tired that she could hardly breathe. She stopped, panting heavily, and wanted to chase again, but the carriage stopped suddenly.

Looking up in surprise, Gu Sixiao strode over, looked at the figure that jumped out of the car, and burst out laughing unconsciously.

Seeing Gu Sixiao, Su Jingchun was a little dazed, but immediately, he strode towards Gu Sixiao.

The two stopped at the same time and stood facing each other on the street.

Gu Sixiao was still out of breath and didn't speak for a while.Su Jingchun smiled, "I heard it in the car just now, and I thought it was your voice, and I thought I heard it wrong..."

"I, I..." Panting, Gu Sixiao looked at Su Jingchun and suddenly felt a little sore nose, "I said something wrong just now! I shouldn't have said that to you—Su Jingchun, if you are angry, just Just scold me!"

"Why am I scolding you? I'm not angry? I'm obviously in a good mood today..." Su Jingchun lowered his head, looked at Gu Sixiao's feet, and smiled ambiguously.

Gu Sixiao shrank her feet subconsciously, "I shouldn't have said just now that you don't know what pity is—I, I just now..."

Smiling slightly, Su Jingchun raised his head to look at Gu Sixiao, and said in a deep voice, "Who did you listen to?!"

Before Gu Sixiao answered, he had already said in a deep voice: "Don't say it! Gu Sixiao, no matter what you hear people say, don't pity me! What I want is not your pity..."

"I don't feel sorry for you," Gu Sixiao murmured in a low voice, "I just regret it, and - I feel bad..."

Staring at her, Su Jingchun's expression gradually softened.

Smiling and stretching out his hand, he just held her hand in public.

Gu Sixiao wanted to avoid it, but hesitated for a while but didn't shake him off, and let him hold her hand like that.

Smiling, Su Jingchun held her hand and walked forward slowly. Although he didn't deliberately turn his head to look at her, he always had such a warm smile on his face.

Looking at his profile, the corners of Gu Sixiao's mouth gradually raised, "Ah, by the way, Su Jingchun, my second sister just met a man and is about to get married."

"Oh," Su Jingchun replied without even raising his eyebrows.

"Aren't you surprised, don't you feel—uncomfortable?!"

"What's so uncomfortable?" Su Jingchun seemed to suddenly remember, "Ah, by the way, this is your favorite sister, I should prepare a big gift—what's the matter, you don't like that future brother-in-law?"

"It's not - I just met him..." Gu Sixiao didn't know what to say.

Should she tell Su Jingchun what Xue Wanhua wanted?
If she really said it, it might not be a good thing for Xue Wanhua and Su Jingchun, right?
Su Jingchun didn't notice her strangeness, and still smiled: "Yesterday, your second sister was still asking me if I was sincere to you, and if I wanted to marry you? Guess—how should I answer her?"

"Second Sister asked if you were treating me..." It turned out that it was so, no wonder I came to see someone all of a sudden.

Turning his head, looking at Gu Sixiao who had stopped, Su Jingchun smiled and took her hand, "Annoyed? Don't worry, of course I mean that I am sincere to you, and I will marry you! I mean it, As long as you agree, I can come to propose marriage now..."

"Don't—" Gu Sixiao yelled anxiously, and when Su Jingchun looked at her, she concealed: "Who promised you what?"

"I held hands, and said I didn't agree..."

Before the words fell, Gu Sixiao had already shaken off his hand, took a step back, and said in a deep voice: "Su Jingchun, I didn't promise you anything, don't act recklessly!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and ran.

Su Jingchun chased after two steps, then stopped, "Really, even if you don't agree, I'm married..."

Gu Sixiao didn't know how to face Xue Wanhua, but she still wanted to see her.

After returning to Xue's house, I heard the good news, "This is a great event! Although it's not a one-day event, it's a double happiness. Our Xue family really needs to be prosperous."

The old lady Xue smiled brightly, Xue Wanhua also smiled gently, but the others had different expressions, even Xue Wen smiled uncomfortably when looking at her daughter.

The news came so suddenly, really, is it good news? !

Behind her back, Gu Sixiao asked Xue Wanhua cautiously: "Sister, is it because you are sad? You may have misunderstood, Su and I..."

"Huaer." Turning around, Xue Wanhua stared at her, and said in a deep voice, "How many times do you have to say it before you forget those things?! Since I was 13 years old, I already knew that I was going to recruit a son-in-law, so how could I treat you like that?" Shouldn’t someone have thoughts that they shouldn’t have?! I’m serious, it’s good now—don’t think about it any more, just focus on treating Mr. Su well. Sister, I will help you prepare a very generous dowry, Tell my little sister to marry well..."

"Sister..." It's hard to say anything else, Gu Sixiao lowered her head, but couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

(End of this chapter)