0p0 Chapter 169 Cherish
Chapter 169 Cherish
"By the way, where's Yun Ce?" Old Madam Xie had been here for a while, but she hadn't seen Xie Yun Ce yet, so she couldn't help but feel a little confused. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and there was some worry in her eyes.
Nanny Yang stood aside and answered carefully, "Madam, the young master went to the study early in the morning to study, so he may not have had time to come here yet."
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Xie sighed softly and said, "This child is always so hardworking. I don't know if he is tired." As soon as she finished speaking, she saw a young man hurried over. It was Xie Yunce.
When Xie Yunce saw Old Madam Xie, he immediately quickened his pace, came up to her and bowed respectfully: "Grandma, I greet you." His eyes were clear and there was a hint of shyness on his face.
Mrs. Xie looked at her son, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She gently patted Xie Yunce's hand and said with a smile: "Get up, Yunce, you are becoming more and more sensible."
Xie Yunce stood up, and Madam Yang immediately brought him a chair. After Xie Yunce sat down, Madam Xie began to ask about his studies.
"Yunce, are you keeping up with your studies recently? Is the teacher teaching well?" Old Madam Xie asked with concern.
Xie Yunce nodded and said, "Grandma, I understand your worries. The teacher is very knowledgeable and teaches very well. But I feel that I still lack in poetry."
Madam Xie smiled slightly when she heard this: "The way of poetry is to cultivate one's character. It is very good that you have this understanding. However, you can't be too relaxed. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask the master for advice."
"Yes, grandma." Xie Yunce answered respectfully.
At this time, Madam Yang interrupted and said, "Madam, the young master has made great progress in poetry recently, and the master has praised him."
Madam Xie smiled with satisfaction after hearing this: "That's good, that's good. Yun Ce, you must remember that learning has no end, and you must never be proud and complacent at any time."
Xie Yunce nodded in agreement and secretly made up his mind to work harder.
During the conversation, Mrs. Xie noticed that Xie Yunce's eyes drifted out of the window from time to time, as if he was expecting something. She was moved and asked, "Yunce, what are you looking at?"
Xie Yunce smiled slightly and said a little embarrassedly: "Grandma, I'm waiting for my cousin. She is coming over to play today."
When Mrs. Xie heard this, she immediately understood her son's concerns. She smiled and said, "I see. Then let her come over. You young people should move around more."
As they were talking, a maid came in and announced that the cousin had arrived. Xie Yunce immediately stood up and went to greet his cousin.
Mrs. Xie looked at her son's back and couldn't help but sigh: Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the child has grown up so much. She turned her head and said to Madam Yang, "Madam, go and prepare. Let's have a banquet here today to entertain Miss Cousin."
Nanny Yang agreed and went downstairs to make arrangements immediately.
After a while, Miss Cousin came in accompanied by Xie Yunce. She was wearing a lavender silk dress, with a beautiful face and elegant manners. When she saw Old Madam Xie, she immediately bowed and said, "Old Madam, my cousin greets you."
Madam Xie smiled and helped her cousin up, saying, "Good child, no need to be polite. Just play here today, Yun Ce will accompany you."
A blush appeared on the cousin's face and she nodded.
As night fell, Mrs. Xie arranged for the servants to take the cousin home. Xie Yunce saw her off to the door and watched her go away, his heart filled with joy.
Back in the room, Madam Xie looked at her son and said earnestly, "Yunce, you must remember that marriage is not a joke. Miss cousin is a good child, you must cherish her."
Xie Yunce nodded in agreement, and secretly vowed in his heart that he would treat his cousin well and live up to his grandmother's expectations.
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Old Madam Xie smiled and said to Gu Zhiyi, "Your cousins are here too. You young people have something to talk about. You can go out and chat with them to relieve your boredom."
Gu Zhiyi lowered her head slightly and responded to Madam Xie's kindness with a smile: "Mother-in-law is right, I'll go talk to them right away." She gently lifted the hem of her skirt and walked towards the hall with light steps.
In the hall, several young women were sitting together, chatting or embroidering. When they saw Gu Zhiyi coming in, they all stood up and saluted. Gu Zhiyi returned the salute with a smile and joined them gracefully.
"Cousin, how have you been these days?" a woman in a lavender dress asked with a smile. She was Gu Zhiyi's third cousin, named Wang Wan'er.
"I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, cousin." Gu Zhiyi responded with a smile. Her eyes were calm, giving people a gentle and virtuous feeling.
"I heard that you have been studying poetry recently?" another cousin Li Mengyao asked curiously.
"Yes, I have always been interested in poetry." Gu Zhiyi answered softly, her eyes revealing her love for poetry.
At this time, Madam Xie came in. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with approval in her eyes. She walked to Gu Zhiyi and said softly, "Zhiyi, I like your personality more and more. You are so talented and interesting. It is a blessing for our Ningguo Mansion."
Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and said modestly: "Mother-in-law, you are too kind. I still have a lot to learn."
Old Madam Xie patted Gu Zhiyi's hand gently, her eyes full of love: "Zhiyi, you are a sensible child, I know you know what's going on. As long as you are here, this family will be more harmonious."
Gu Zhiyi lowered her head slightly, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.
As night fell and the lights came on, Mrs. Xie looked at Gu Zhiyi, who was smiling brightly, and felt very relieved.
At this time, Gu Zhiyi was sitting in front of the window, gently stroking the window frame. Her eyes were a little blurry, as if she was thinking about something. Old Madam Xie walked over and asked, "Zhiyi, what are you thinking about?"
Gu Zhiyi came back to her senses and smiled slightly: "Mother-in-law, I was thinking that this family is so harmonious because of your care. I also hope to be like you and make this family full of warmth."
Madam Xie smiled and patted Gu Zhiyi's shoulder gently: "Zhiyi, you have done a good job. I believe that with you here, this family will be even better."
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Gu Zhiyi held her forehead helplessly: "Mother, I'm already married, there's no need to shock everyone."
Madam Xie smiled slightly, her eyes showing some kindness, but also seriousness: "Zhiyi, you still don't understand. This marriage is not only your personal matter, but also the face of our Ningguo Mansion. If you can show your talent and beauty in front of all the guests, it will bring great honor to the Ningguo Mansion."
Gu Zhiyi sighed softly, knowing that arguing further would be useless. She looked up at Old Madam Xie, with a gleam of determination in her eyes: "Mother, I will do my best, but please don't force it too much. After all, in marriage, the most important thing is the feelings between two people."