Xie Wanyu clearly knew the result, so she didn't feel too sad.
But at this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Aunt He helped Xie Wanyu sit up. Zhufang then walked to the door and opened the door. She lowered her head and saw a small figure standing there.
"Who are you?" Zhu Fang asked doubtfully.
After all, this child looked unfamiliar, and Zhu Fang couldn't let him in at will.
"I am Xiao Zhi, from the Qi Ye family." He said in a low voice, "I heard that Madam was ill, so I wanted to come over and take a look."
Zhufang turned back to look at Xie Wanyu.
Xie Wanyu was a little surprised. The eldest son didn't come, but she didn't expect that one of the children raised in the yard came.
She nodded slightly.
"Come in." Zhufang then let the child in.
Xie Wanyu used the candlelight to see clearly the child's appearance. He was very thin and his face was so thin that it made his eyes look extraordinarily huge. "Xiao Zhi, please give my regards to Madam."
He knelt on the ground in an orderly manner and pressed his forehead tightly against the blue brick floor.
"Get up." Xie Wanyu raised her hand.
Xiao Zhi then stood up. Although his face was slutty, his eyes were bright and Xie Wanyu couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
Such a look made the child a little embarrassed. He tugged on some of the short sleeves on his body. There was still some dirt on the white trouser legs. It was obvious that this was the only piece of clothing he could wear to show off to others. .
"How old are you?" Xie Wanyu asked.
"To my wife, I am seven years old." Although Xiao Zhi is young, he knows how to speak well.
Xie Wanyu nodded with satisfaction, "After raising so many children, you are the only one who comes to see me. It's rare that you have such thoughts."
Xiao Zhi blinked, and then said seriously, "Madam is very kind to Xiao Zhi. If Madam hadn't chosen her adopted son, I would not have left that den of tigers and wolves..."
At this point, he seemed to feel that he had said too much and stopped immediately.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, and took out a cloth bag from his arms, "Madam, I heard that you are in poor health. This is the ginseng I dug up in the mountain."
Zhufang glanced at Xie Wanyu, then took the cloth bag and opened it layer by layer.
Inside lay a ginseng the size of a little finger, as thin as a child.
Xie Wanyu was born in a wealthy family and has often eaten ginseng for hundreds of years. Now looking at this ginseng that is less than ten years old, she feels a different kind of emotion.
"You are a good boy." Xie Wanyu did not refuse.
Xiao Zhi then smiled, grabbed his clothes and said, "I was worried that Madam would dislike her." After a pause, he seemed to feel that it was a little late, and said, "I hope Madam will take good care of herself, Xiao Zhi will retire first."
He bowed respectfully.
Xie Wanyu looked at him. He must have suffered a lot at a young age, otherwise he would not be much shorter than Xiao Mingxuan, who was also seven years old. However, no one could match his kindness.
For some reason, Xie Wanyu looked at him as if she was seeing her original self.
She was lucky enough to be reborn, so she should also give those in need a chance to be reborn, just with this ginseng that was less than ten years old, "Wait a minute."
The little steps paused slightly, "What are your orders, madam?"
"The second young master is still short of a book boy." Xiao Zhi suddenly raised his head when he heard these words, his eyes sparkling like a drowning man grabbing a piece of driftwood.
Xie Wanyu said quietly, "You have to remember that not all opportunities are given in vain, so you must know how to cherish them."
"Xiao Zhi will remember Madam's teachings."
After saying that, he retreated, but his steps were much more brisk.
Aunt He stood beside Xie Wanyu, but hesitated to speak.
Xie Wanyu saw it, "Aren't you and I able to talk about anything? Why are you still hesitant now?"
"Madam, I have watched you grow up, and I understand your temperament better than my own son. But now, I can't understand it anymore." Aunt He said with a frown.
Xie Wanyu couldn't help but smile, "This child is very smart. The other children live in the yard and are enjoying the kindness of the Hou Mansion. If they just keep to themselves, their lives will go on like this. But Xiao Zhi is not like this. He He knows how to show himself, and there is ambition in his eyes."
If it were Xie Wanyu in her previous life, she would definitely like those who were well-behaved and sensible.
After experiencing those hardships, she prefers smart people. She doesn't necessarily want to harm others, but she must know how to protect herself.
Xiao Zhi is a smart boy. He knows that if he can make Xie Wanyu happy, he will definitely reach a higher level in the Hou Mansion. Xie Wanyu likes his ambition so much.
Because his ambition will definitely become a stumbling block for Xiao Jinmin.
She wanted to see if he could still be as arrogant as in his previous life without the Xie family's help and many hardships.
Tai'an Hall.
Mrs. Xiao looked at Xiao Jing with a cold face, "Are you getting better now?"
"Grandma, grandma, I am sick because of Xue Ning. Otherwise, how could I go to see her? I will go to the border soon." Xiao Jing explained helplessly.
"How many times have I told you to stay away from that woman." Mrs. Xiao couldn't help coughing because she was short of breath, and her eyes turned red.
Her son was smart since he was a child and had made many military exploits. Her eldest grandson was familiar with the art of war at the age of three and was filial to her. It was just a trick of God's will that they would not be allowed to stay. Now this grandson has indeed neglected teaching. I thought that with my eldest grandson supporting the family, all he had to do was grow up safely.
Mrs. Xiao was always very indulgent towards Xiao Jing, which is why she taught him to be like this.
"Grandma, grandma." Xiao Jing panicked and hurriedly patted Mrs. Xiao's back.
After a while, Mrs. Xiao stopped coughing. She grabbed Xiao Jing with her withered hands and said, "Grandma is getting old and can't stay with you all the time. The Xie family is a famous family, and she will definitely be of great help to you in the future."
"Yes, it's grandma. My grandson knows." Xiao Jing was extremely dependent on the old lady. "In the future, before leaving Beijing, I will definitely treat Xie Wanyu well."
Mrs. Xiao nodded, "If not, I will choose some concubines for you from my cousin's house."
When Xiao Jing heard that she was going to take a concubine, she was even more worried.
Now Xie Wanyu doesn't pester him as much as before, which allows him to relax a bit. If there are more concubines, Xue Xuening will definitely be angry.
"Grandma, don't worry." Xiao Jing said.
The next day, Qiran Courtyard.
Xie Wanyu yawned and got up, looking at the yard in late summer and early autumn, which already looked like it was in decline.
"Zhu Fang, bring some chrysanthemums to the yard tomorrow." Xie Wanyu likes liveliness the most.
"Yes." Zhu Fang responded, and then led others to prepare the meal.
At this moment, I heard a voice at the door, "Master Hou."
Aunt He was arranging Xie Wanyu's clothes. She couldn't help but feel happy when she heard the voice, "Madam, the Marquis must have come to have breakfast with you. You should be careful with your words and don't make the Marquis angry anymore." .”
she warned.
"I will try my best."
