0p0 Chapter 235 The Xi Family Agrees to the Marriage
Chapter 235 The Xi Family Agrees to the Marriage
Now, Xiao Siyuan has finally returned, fulfilling his promise.
She has always stuck to her promise. For more than a year, no matter how her mother tried to arrange a marriage for her, she never agreed.
"Hehe..." Xi Ningzhi couldn't help but laugh out loud. They were finally about to get married.
"Miss, what's wrong? Why are you so happy?" The maid entered the room and was puzzled to hear one of her Xiao family members laughing so happily.
"Xiao Bing, Si Yuan is back." Xi Ningzhi couldn't help but tell her personal maid the good news.
"Miss, Young Master Xiao is back! That's wonderful!" Xiao Bing couldn't help but be happy for her young mistress. She knew how much the Xiao family liked Xiao Siyuan.
Xiao Bing and Xi Ningzhi grew up together and had a deep bond. Xi Ningzhi trusted Xiao Bing a lot, and Xiao Bing always covered for her when she sneaked out.
Of course, Xiao Bing had always known about her past with Xiao Siyuan.
"Yes, and their family has even arranged a marriage with my dad," Xi Ningzhi said excitedly.
"Congratulations, Miss! You're about to get married to Young Master Xiao!" Xiao Bing was very excited.
After leaving Xi Ningzhi, Madam Xi hurriedly went to find Xi Qingyi.
“Sir, I have already asked Zhizhi, and she is willing.”
"Hmm? Why is she so quick to agree this time?" Xi Qingyi thought that, like before, his daughter would refuse outright again.
Madam Xi recounted the events between Xiao Siyuan and Xi Ningzhi, and only then did Xi Qingyi understand.
Although somewhat dissatisfied, Xiao Siyuan and Xi Ningzhi met privately, but in their hearts they were also very grateful to Xiao Siyuan.
"Sigh, I never imagined that Xiao Siyuan was not only Yifan's savior but also Zhizhi's savior," Xi Qingyi couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, it seems that Siyuan is very destined to be with our family." Madam Xi now has a very good impression of Xiao Siyuan, and even her way of addressing him has changed. She has already regarded Xiao Siyuan as her son-in-law.
"Well, I'll send a letter to Lord Xiao tomorrow." Now that his daughter had agreed, Xi Qingyi was no longer troubled.
"Yes, I'll also find out more about the Xiao family after I'm done."
The next day, after Xiao Qinian returned from court, he told his family the good news.
"Oh, that's wonderful! We'll send a visiting card to the Xi family another day and pay them a visit." Old Mrs. Xiao couldn't contain her joy when she heard that the Xi family had agreed.
“Alright, let’s choose an auspicious day to visit them. We need to prepare generous gifts so that the Xi family can see our sincerity.” Aunt Xiao was equally delighted. Her son’s marriage was settled, and she was determined to make sure it went well.
"Yes, the eldest son's wife is right."
The elders of the Xiao family have already begun discussing what gifts to bring to the Xi family and when the wedding can be held.
"Wait, we still need to find a matchmaker, but we've only just arrived in the capital and can't find a suitable one," Old Lady Xiao suddenly thought.
“Mother, leave this matter to me,” Xiao Qinian said upon hearing the result.
“The Minister of Rites is my senior fellow student. His wife is quite suitable to be the matchmaker. I will pay him a visit today.” The Minister of Rites is also a disciple of Shen Junru, and the two are quite familiar with each other. He has also met his wife, Xiao Qinian.
"Alright, alright, then I'll leave it to you." Old Mrs. Xiao was satisfied now.
As the group continued their enthusiastic discussion, Xiao Siyue turned her gaze to Xiao Siyuan.
Xiao Siyuan's face was also filled with barely suppressed excitement; it was clear he was very happy.
Xiao Siyue couldn't help but be curious about what her future third sister-in-law would be like, and she really wanted to meet her.
"Third Brother." Xiao Siyue moved to Xiao Siyuan's side.
"What's wrong with Yue'er?" Xiao Siyuan asked gently when he saw his younger sister.
"Third Brother, could you tell me about Third Sister-in-law?"
Upon hearing Xiao Siyue address him in that way, Xiao Siyuan's face instantly turned red: "Yue'er, you can't call me that, we're not married yet."
Although he was very happy, Xiao Siyuan still felt that Xiao Siyue's way of addressing Xi Ningzhi was inappropriate, and that if outsiders overheard it, it would damage Xi Ningzhi's reputation.
"Okay, I understand. Then, Third Brother, could you tell me what Sister Xi is like?" Xiao Siyue quickly corrected herself. She had forgotten that this was ancient times and they were not yet engaged, so this form of address was indeed inappropriate.
"She's lively and innocent, with two beautiful dimples when she smiles, making people happy too." Xiao Siyuan seemed lost in memories, his smile growing even brighter.
The other brothers couldn't help but prick up their ears to eavesdrop.
"But sometimes she's very stubborn, which makes people feel helpless." Xiao Siyuan couldn't help but think of the things that had happened between the two of them before.
She rejected Xi Ningzhi several times back then, but she didn't get angry and kept getting closer to him until the last time he stood up at the border. He couldn't guarantee whether he would come back alive, and he didn't want to delay Xi Ningzhi.
But Xi Ningzhi was stubborn and said that she would wait for him forever and wait for him to come back and marry her.
He will never forget that moment when the cheerful, lively girl with a smile on her face was crying and begged him to come back alive.
When he was on the battlefield, he would always think of Xi Ningzhi in his spare time. When he was almost dead, he couldn't help but regret that he shouldn't have answered her.
He didn't regret saving Xi Yifan, because Xi Yifan was the older brother of the woman he loved. His only regret was that he couldn't be with that woman anymore and that he had delayed her.
Fortunately, he survived, and now he will soon be able to marry her.
As Xiao Siyuan thought of this, his expression softened considerably. He wondered what that woman was doing now.
"Sining, look at Third Brother," Xiao Sibo couldn't help but nudge Xiao Sining beside him. Good heavens, Third Brother's expression was so gentle.
"Hehe, Third Brother must really like his future Third Sister-in-law,"
The brothers whispered among themselves, discussing Xiao Siyuan.
Seeing that Xiao Siyuan was lost in his memories, Xiao Siyue didn't disturb him and just sat quietly to the side watching.
After waiting for a while, Xiao Siyuan finally came to his senses.
"Yue'er, your Sister Xi is wonderful. Marrying her is the happiest thing in my life."
Seeing Xiao Siyuan's serious expression, Xiao Siyue knew that her third brother must really love Xi Ningzhi.
"Yue'er congratulates Third Brother on the success of his wish. May you and Sister Xi be together forever."
"Thank you, Yue'er." Xiao Siyuan affectionately patted Xiao Siyue's head.
In the afternoon, Xiao Qinian visited the Minister of Rites, and the Minister's wife agreed to act as the matchmaker.
The group also agreed on a time to visit the Xi family after the palace banquet to discuss the matter between Xiao Siyuan and Xi Ningzhi.