With Tantai Heqing's conditions, she could have swaggered through the city and taken a sedan chair directly to the gate of Xie's mansion, but she believed that walking all the way was in line with the etiquette of a junior meeting.
In addition, she also wanted to express her humility. Grandpa and the others must have known from her uncle that she was a big cloth merchant in Suzhou. She hoped that her grandson's daughter-in-law would have a deeper impression on her grandpa.
In terms of being polite and courteous, Tantai Heqing doesn't need to worry about Xie Fu at all.
Walking to Qinglian Lane, Tantai Heqing became a little nervous inexplicably. She didn't know where this nervousness came from. She was probably afraid of not being welcomed, even a little bit.
Xie Fu noticed the strangeness in Tantai Heqing and asked with a smile: "What's wrong?"
Tantai Heqing smiled and said nothing.
Xie Fu asked: "Are you tired from walking?" The journey from Shanyang Port Terminal to here is not a short one.
Tantai Heqing asked back: "Didn't you see my feet? How did the cocoons on them come about?"
The cocoon on top was made from the cocoon, and the beauty behind Tantai Heqing was also made of sweat. She had been fighting against fate for the first half of her life.
She lost the time that a young girl should enjoy, and she lost the tranquility and comfort that an ordinary young lady should have. This is why Xie Fu loves her so much and wants to make it up to her.
Xie Fu spent the longest time with Tantai Heqing, and sometimes he thought that he loved Tantai Heqing the most.
Of course, this is under the premise of not meeting other beauties, such as Xiaoyun. Once he falls in love, he feels that he will abandon his wife and children for Xiaoyun.
Xie Fu has now thought about it. Instead of feeling sorry for anyone, it is better to work more on harmony.
But that set of sincerity and dedication really doesn’t work anymore. It’s better to use more tricks and sweet words, and coax when you need to, and lie when you need to.
Xie Fu lowered his voice and said, "It's different now. You are pregnant."
Tantai Heqing gave him an angry look, "How dare you say that you deceived me before I even married you, and I became a virgin who lost her virginity by getting pregnant out of wedlock."
"Come, let me carry you."
Xie Fu said as he walked around to Tantai Heqing and squatted down slightly.
"Stop making trouble, what a shame."
Tantai Heqing walked around as he spoke, and Xie Fu chased after her, pestering him: "What are you afraid of? By the way, let everyone see how much I love you."
Tantai Heqing looked arrogant: "No, I still want to save face."
Xie Fu pointed to the corner of the wall: "Do you see that corner?"
Tantai Heqing looked carefully and didn't see anything special: "What's wrong?"
Xie Fu smiled: "I often peed there when I was a child."
Tantai Heqing blushed and spat.
Xie Fu laughed and said, "I'll tell you all these secrets. What secrets do you have? For example, which corner was most convenient for you to squat in when you were a kid?"
Tantai He said angrily: "No! Are you looking for a beating?"
"You're blushing. You must be. I'm just embarrassed to say it. How can a person not be anxious? I really don't believe it."
"You also said that you are a vulgar and obscene person!"
The Xie Mansion received a letter from Fu Xie in advance and knew that the second young master would bring his other fiancée home today.
So Uncle Quan was waiting at the door to greet him early in the morning, and Xie Guangde also paid great attention to it. He was also waiting at the door early in the morning, but he was too old and couldn't wait for anyone, so he went back to his house to rest.
It's almost noon, but no one has arrived. Uncle Quan can't help but feel a little anxious. Maybe he will encounter any accidents on the way, the ship sinks, or he encounters robbers...
The more I thought about it, the more panicked I became, and suddenly I made a few fussy noises.
A male servant approached and said, "Steward Jin, what are you bawling at?"
Quan Bo Linrong said: "Stand where you are, don't let others see the joke."
Another male servant said: "Butler Jin, you have been waiting all morning. He probably won't come today."
Uncle Quan gave the servant a slap in the face with a quick step, and said in a cold voice: "If you say such unlucky words again, I can't spare you."
"Steward Jin, the second young master is back!"
Uncle Quan looked over after hearing this, but no, his old face, which had been tense just now, suddenly relaxed with a smile, and he immediately ran towards Xie Fu: "Master, Master, Master."
Just from this voice, you can feel Uncle Quan's inner joy and excitement.
This is the taste of home, loved ones welcome you happily.
As soon as Uncle Quan came closer, he tried to help take over Xie Fu's luggage, but Xie Fu's hands were empty, and his hand was also stretched out.
However, Xie Fu took the initiative to hold his hands: "You are so old, why are you still like an old monkey?"
Hearing Fu Xie's joke, Uncle Quan was not unhappy at all, and said with a smile: "I'm happy, I'm extremely happy."
A pair of old eyes gently looked towards Tantai Heqing, and he oops several times in his heart.
Beautiful, noble and dignified, earlier he thought that this big Suzhou cloth merchant only had money and nothing else.
Where can I find this beautiful and rich lady? The young master is really very capable.
Yes, now Uncle Quan thinks that the young master is not just lucky, it's all about his ability. Even Mr. Gu admires the young master's appearance and talents.
Tantai Heqing felt a little embarrassed when she saw Uncle Quan looking at her. Except for Xie Fu, she didn't like the scrutiny of others.
Just as Xie Fu was about to introduce him, Tantai Heqing took the initiative and said, "It's Uncle Quan, right?"
Uncle Quan was stunned for a moment and nodded flattered.
Tantai Heqing turned around and waved, and the eight men holding gifts came forward.
Tantai Heqing took one from the numerous brocade boxes and handed it to Uncle Quan: "Uncle Quan, when we meet for the first time, a small gift cannot be considered respectful."
Uncle Quan did not accept it: "No, no, how can I accept the gift from the young lady?"
Xie Fu smiled and said, "Uncle Quan, take it. This is He Qing's little thought."
Only then did Uncle Quan accept it: "Old slave, thank you very much, Miss."
Tantai He smiled affectionately, still dignified and elegant, and grasped the occasion.
"The old slave will go back and report first."
Uncle Quan walked in a hurry, and as soon as he entered the house, he shouted like a bell: "The second young master has gone home, and Miss Tantai is also a guest."
Xie Fu and Tantai Heqing came to the gate. Tantai Heqing's beauty was noble and compelling, and it reached people's hearts. When they saw the future young lady, the four male servants' faces turned hot and they all lowered their heads in unison. He turned his head away, not daring to take a look at Tantai Heqing.
They shouted in unison: "Welcome the young master home, and welcome Miss Tantai."
Tantai Heqing is also used to it. As a man, just be shameless. Don't be as shameless as the guy next to you. He dared to look at me for the first time when we met, and said with a smile: "This is a meeting gift for you."
The four of them were surprised, not expecting that they also had gifts, and looked at Xie Fu.
Xie Fu smiled and said: "Take it, everyone has a share."
The four people took it with both hands and bowed in thanks.
Xie Guangde was chatting with Gu Xianting in the flower hall and eating the sweet soup Gu Xianting made for him.
I just feel that this granddaughter-in-law is closer than my own granddaughter, as if I picked it up for nothing.
"Xianting, I have raised this bastard for more than twenty years, and he is not even as good as you."
Every time he felt good about Gu Xianting, Xie Guangde couldn't help but want to hurt Xie Fu.
Gu Xianting said softly: "Grandpa, you should love my husband more."
Gu Xianting became so coquettish that even Xie Guangde couldn't bear it: "Okay, okay, for your sake."
Just then Uncle Quan's voice came: "The second young master is back."
When Xie Guangde heard this, he stood up suddenly.
Uncle Quan hurriedly stepped into the flower hall. Sweat was already dripping from his forehead after jogging in the winter. He immediately saved Fu Xie and said the most important thing: "Master, Miss Tantai is here to visit."
Gu Xianting screamed, her heart beating wildly, was she finally going to face Sister Tantai face to face?
Gu Xianting married Xie Fu first, and she had always felt guilty about her good sister, and was also afraid that this good sister would resent her.
Xie Guangde glanced at Gu Xianting, for fear of irritating Gu Xianting, and said softly: "Xianting, why don't you take the time to avoid it first."
Gu Xianting nodded lightly.
Xie Guangde comforted him: "No matter what, you are the daughter-in-law of my Xie family's Ming Matchmaker."
In the study, Xie Li taught Caiwei how to paint step by step, and said with a smile: "Caiwei, as the elder brother, I am no worse than Fu."
Since the last time Hu Caiwei rescued him from falling into the water and thanked him, as the contact deepened, Hu Caiwei also began to look at the eldest son of the Xie family with admiration.
Fu Xie taught Hu Caiwei how to read and write, and Xie Li taught Hu Caiwei piano, chess, and painting.
Hu Caiwei didn't know how to respond. How should I put it? Fu Xie's status in her heart was very high. He was as kind as a big brother and respected by her like a gentleman.
Of course, Xie Li is also very talented. If I have to compare, it would be that Xie Fu is unmatched, while Xie Li is more down-to-earth, or has a little more affection between men and women.
Also, she dared to bully and ridicule Xie Fu, but she did not dare to be rude to Xie Fu.
"You can't even swim. If you want a woman to save you, what's the comparison?"
Xie Li raised his eyebrows in anger: "You have to mention this."
Hu Caiwei chuckled and said, "After this winter, I will teach you how to swim, so that I can teach you painting in return."
Just then there was a loud noise outside.
The two listened carefully and thanked him: "It seems that Fu is back. Let's go. I'll take this opportunity to take you to meet Fu."
But Hu Caiwei said shyly: "No, I won't go." Then she added: "I'm afraid Brother Xie will make fun of me."
"After marrying me, you will be his sister-in-law. What are you afraid of him doing?"
"Who said I would marry you?"
Xie Li was surprised: "Caiwei, you don't want to,"
Hu Caiwei blushed and said nothing, thinking to herself, you are a bit more stupid than Brother Xie as an elder brother. If I don't want to, how can I be so close to you despite the difference between men and women?
"Let's go, let Brother Xie make fun of you."
The maids and servants in the mansion put down their work and rushed to the front yard to gather to welcome the distinguished guests.
According to their dignity and status, they lined up in two rows to wait.
Being greeted by dozens of people, an ordinary young lady would probably be shy and find it difficult to adapt.
But Tantai Heqing was not surprised. Every time she returned to Tantai Mansion from a long trip, Butler Kong would gather all the people at the gate to greet her.
At this moment, the noble aura remains the same, even faintly superior to the young master Xie Fu.
Tantai Heqing is too noble and beautiful. Compared with Gu Xianting's amiability, her temperament is both cold and gorgeous, like the inextricable red plum in the cold winter.
Many male servants looked at her for the first time and did not dare to look at her for a second time.
The maid secretly looked at it and felt that this future young lady was so stunning. She couldn't tell in what ways, but she was just stunning.
Tantai Heqing distributed the meeting gifts one by one.
