When I got there, I saw that the huge hotel had been booked by Xiang Nan. Apart from the two of them, there were no other customers in the restaurant.
All the electric lights were turned off and replaced with candles. Red roses were placed everywhere, and Western violinists played music... The atmosphere was elegant and romantic.
When Bai Xiuzhu saw her, she naturally fell in love with her.
"Do you like it?" Xiang Nan stepped forward, took her hand, came to the dining table, and then helped her pull out the chair and sit down in a gentlemanly manner.
"I like it." Bai Xiuzhu nodded. Xiang Nan smiled, then took out the diamond ring from his pocket, knelt on one knee and said loudly,
"Dear Miss Bai Xiuzhu, will you marry me?"
"I do~" When Bai Xiuzhu heard this, she was very happy and nodded immediately. Xiang Nan then put the ring on her hand, stood up and kissed her deeply.
At this moment, the lights in the restaurant were lit together, and warm applause broke out. Jin Quan and his wife, Jin Fengju and his wife, Jin Hesun and his wife, Jin Pengzhen and his wife, Jin Minzhi, Jin Runzhi, Jin Meili, the second concubine, the third concubine, Bai Xiongqi and his wife, etc. all smiled and greeted them from the back kitchen.
"Oh~" When Bai Xiuzhu saw it, she was immediately ashamed. Xiang Nan, on the other hand, accepted everyone's blessings gracefully.
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"Okay, Yanxi, since you have proposed to Xiuzhu, you must treat others well in the future." Jin Quan asked,
"The "Book of Rites" says: The way of a gentleman is to cultivate one's morality, manage one's family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. You will be twenty soon and are no longer a child. From now on, you should practice the way of a gentleman, and always remind yourself not to act recklessly."
"Yes, father, my son will obey your teachings." Xiang Nan nodded.
"The Prime Minister's words are really insightful and thought-provoking." Bai Xiongqi flattered him, and then told Bai Xiuzhu,
"Xiuzhu, you have accepted Yan Xi's proposal, and you will be an adult from now on. You are no longer allowed to act willfully, but you must also know how to honor your parents-in-law and support your husband and children."
"Yes, brother." Bai Xiuzhu nodded. Then everyone sat down, shared wine, food, and laughter.
While talking and laughing, Xiang Nan and Bai Xiuzhu's wedding date was set on August 16th, which means "people become more round when the moon is full", and it only took two months.
...In the next few days, both the Jin family and the Bai family began to arrange the marriage of Xiang Nan and Bai Xiuzhu. Although it is not like in ancient times, where three books and six etiquettes were required, the Jin and Bai families are both big families after all, and many processes and rituals still need to be completed.
Seeing how busy everyone in the house was and everyone was beaming with joy, Xiao Lian couldn't help but feel sad.
Although she is now the unofficial aunt, it has not been implemented after all, and she has no status. She is still just a maid in name.
If the new young mistress cannot tolerate her, she will be driven away in due course. And she had long heard that Miss Bai was a very unruly and willful person who kept the seventh young master in check, so she was very worried about her future.
"Xiao Lian, are you asleep?" Xiang Nan asked loudly.
"Seventh Young Master, what are your orders?" Xiao Lian hurriedly came to the study.
"No instructions, I just want to talk to you." Xiang Nan looked at her and smiled. Looking at his smiling face, Xiao Lian blushed for no reason.
"Sit down." Xiang Nan pointed to the sofa and said.
"No need, Master Seven, I can just stand." Xiao Lian waved her hand.
"Sit down and let's talk." Xiang Nan took her hand and sat down. Xiao Lian couldn't help but feel a little nervous and shy.
"Xiao Lian, I noticed that you have been listless and low-interest these days. Is it because I'm getting married?" Xiang Nan asked.
"No, no, Master Seven, it's too late for me to be happy for you." Xiao Lian quickly denied.
"Xiao Lian, don't deny it in a hurry, I understand your thoughts." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said,
"You are worried that you won't get along with the young mistress, and you are worried that you will have no status in the family. Am I right?" When Xiao Lian heard this, she was stunned. She didn't expect that Xiang Nan really understood her. He was like a roundworm in her belly.
"Actually, you don't have to worry. Although Xiuzhu is a bit unruly, she comes from a wealthy family and is not a petty person." Xiang Nan reassured her,
"And as long as I am by your side, I will always protect you and never let you be wronged."
"Thank you, Master Seven." Xiao Lian was moved.
"You have been coming to Jin Mansion with your sister-in-law for so many years, and we have grown up together. In fact, the time we spend together is not shorter than Xiuzhu and I." Xiang Nan added,
"Of course I have feelings for you, so don't worry, I won't let you stay with me forever without a name or status."
"Yeah." Xiao Lian was even more moved when he heard what he said. Xiang Nan immediately hugged her into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her.
Xiao Lian was stunned for a moment and tried to break free, but Xiang Nan's hug was too tight. After struggling for a moment, she had no choice but to sink in.
...Two days later, Jin Meili received an invitation from her classmates to be a bridesmaid. Although she couldn't bear to lose face, she agreed at the time, but it was quite difficult to think about it afterwards.
Firstly, the little girl was inevitably shy; secondly, she didn’t know the family she was getting married to, so she wanted to find someone to embolden her.
"Brother Qi, please let Xiao Lian accompany me." Jin Meili came to beg Xiang Nan. Xiang Nan knew that Xiao Lian and Liu Chunjiang met at the He family's wedding, and started a bad relationship from then on, which eventually led to the fate of death and becoming a monk, so he waved his hand resolutely.
"This is inappropriate," he flatly refused.
"Why?" Jin Meili was puzzled.
"It's not obvious. Most of the people at the wedding are young people, and they are all Mu Shaoai's age. Xiao Lian is so handsome, so he will definitely attract crazy bees and butterflies." Xiang Nan explained,
"She grew up in the house and has not been deeply involved in the world. She does not know how to distinguish between true and false. People's false feelings can make her confused and obsessed. When the time comes, what will happen if trouble is caused?" During the Republic of China, demolition The White Party is rampant and specializes in defrauding rich women.
They will investigate in advance to understand the target's identity, background, net worth, preferences, etc., and then seduce them according to their preferences.
Because most of the rich women at that time were raised in boudoir and had little contact with society, they were simple-minded and unsuspecting, and were often hit by others, and then defrauded money and sex.
Similar scandals often break out in newspapers, magazines, and even social circles.
"The Xia family and the Wei family are both decent people, and nothing like that would happen." Upon hearing this, Jin Meili quickly defended.
"I said no, it just can't be done." Xiang Nan said firmly,
"There are so many classmates in your school, just pick one of them to accompany you."
"Oh, Brother Qi, please." Jin Meili said reluctantly,
"Xiao Lian also wants to go, don't you think so, Xiao Lian?"
"Ah? I..." Xiao Lian panicked for a while. In fact, she mainly heard that the He family held a wedding this time and invited the most famous opera troupe in the capital to sing, so she wanted to follow Meili to join in the fun.
But when I heard Xiang Nan say this, I felt it made sense. Her current identity is no different than usual, she is already the default concubine, and it is not suitable for her to go out and show off.
