Lin Ruoxi looked at her in surprise, "Aren't you depressed and sick because your second uncle wants to choose a husband for your sisters in the new examination?"
"Ah?" Xie Songhua was stunned again, "New science? Test son? Choosing a son-in-law?"
"It was the news leaked from the front yard. It came out yesterday morning. In the evening, I said you couldn't get up. I thought you were sick because you were unhappy after hearing the news!"
Xie Tu's words made Xie Songhua dumbfounded, "I just wore less clothes when I went out. I caught a cold for a while and wanted to cover myself up in the house. I didn't hear about what happened outside!"
When the three of them saw her saying this, they were a little stunned for a moment, as if they didn't know what to say.
Xie Wenyuan finally reacted and said with a smile: "I'll just say it! You don't seem to be the kind of person who keeps things in mind and gets sick easily. Why are you so fragile this time? However, right now
What did you think after hearing this?"
This happened suddenly. Xie Songhua thought about it carefully for a while and then said: "To be honest, I...have never thought about this problem, but..."
She paused before saying: "By October this year, I will be sixteen. According to Daqi's custom, most girls get engaged at sixteen and leave the court at seventeen. Whether I like it or not, there is a high probability that I will do so this year."
Decide on the marriage.
What's more, there are so many things that have happened in the past. If we settle it earlier and stop the rumors outside, I think it would be a good idea to choose a scholar compared to the children of meritorious families."
Her words made Xie Wenyuan smile and nod, "Good boy, you are right to think so. Although these candidates come from all over the world, since they can reach the stage of the National Examination or even the Palace Examination, it means that at least they have
It is well read.
To be able to enter the examination at such a young age means that either the person has a very smart mind to achieve such results, or the family background is particularly strong and he has been immersed in books and ink since he was a child.
No matter which one it is, it's extremely rare. As long as you keep your mind calm, I think it's better than finding a prince or aristocrat. I also think the second brother's idea is good."
Xie Tu and Lin Ruoxi, both of whom were still young girls who had not yet left the court, felt a little ashamed when they heard this.
Xie Wenyuan took the opportunity to teach a few children, "What about this guy? The most important thing is that he is short-sighted and can only see the small area in front of him. Some people have certain things. It seems like flowers and brocade, but everyone knows that when you climb high, you will fall heavy.
The more beautiful it is, the more dangerous it is."
The three young girls all nodded to show that they were taught. Xie Wenyuan smiled and patted Xie Songhua on the shoulder, "Since you are not feeling well, we won't disturb you here. Have a good rest and go out for a walk early. There is no need to scream."
People talk behind their backs."
As expected, Xie Songhua listened to her words, and appeared in the Shou'an Hall to greet the old lady as usual the next day. His face was full of energy, and there was no sign of any concern.
"Your second brother will be out in a few days. Everyone, please remember that when he comes back, don't ask him how he did in the exam. Let's just talk and laugh together. Anyway, the exam is over. Study hard.
It’s rare to relax after such a long time.”
Everyone quickly said yes, and Xie Sihua said with a smile: "The ice on Taiye Lake has melted, and I heard that the winter jasmine flowers on both sides of the bank have also bloomed. When the second brother comes out, let's go boating together! Charter a boat in advance, and we will be the only ones.
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Mrs. Yu was about to reprimand Xie Sihua for thinking out of the blue, but the old lady smiled and said: "It's better to be careful, Seventh Girl. It's time to go out for a walk. Spring is coming now. You young people shouldn't be bored at home."
, forget it about us people, you can go on your own! Just remember not to be naughty."
Xie Li then said: "Seventh sister didn't think about going out to swim in the lake together. She just wanted us all to celebrate her birthday!"
Others then remembered that Xie Sihua's birthday was in February, and everyone started discussing it lively again.
Xie Sihua joked and asked everyone to give her gifts. One moment she said she wanted snacks made by Aunt Xie Li herself, and then she wanted a purse embroidered by Xie Tu, and then she asked Lin Ruoxi to make the fragrance.
Xie Songhua then smiled and said: "It's better for me, I don't know anything. Seventh sister wants nothing from me and finds out that I have nothing to ask for."
"Then I can't let you go, Fourth Sister. I've already thought about it," Xie Sihua said honestly and politely, "Don't think I don't know. The ointment that Sixth Sister is applying now is the prescription you gave me.
No matter what she wants, she also said that you said it and you can't use it casually. She said that you told her and everyone's skin is different.
I don’t care anyway, since Sixth Sister has it, I want it too, look at my chin, I don’t know what it is, it’s hard to even apply powder on it.”
After hearing this, Xie Songhua actually leaned over to take a look, "You are keeping your mouth shut, but this is a bit troublesome."
Hearing this, everyone else also looked over. Xie Li quickly said: "Then the fourth sister should also take a look for me and help me make some recipe..."
Xie Songhua smiled and said: "Okay, okay, when I go back, one person will stick with you. Don't blame me if your face is stained and you can't get married."
The girls' house was full of laughter and laughter, and the old lady was sitting on top with a smile on her face.
When old people get older, they like to see their children and grandchildren happy.
Everyone else was enjoying themselves, but Xie Shuhua sitting over there seemed a little out of place.
It turns out that a few days ago, the sisters were chatting with her, especially Xie Li, who was always afraid of her. When she saw her being left out, she would deliberately say something to her.
But who would have known that Xie Shuhua was very arrogant and could not speak a word that could be heard, so no one would take her with her now.
Xie Shuhua looked at Xie Songhua and the other sisters talking and joking, as if they were in a small center, and she felt extremely angry.
This bunch of bastards who acted according to the circumstances, now knew that Xie Yuncang and the old lady valued Xie Songhua, so they all went to curry favor with her one by one.
Do you really think she is some kind of miracle doctor? No matter what prescription she uses to apply on her face, she is really not afraid of disfigurement.
I was thinking this in my heart, but seeing how comfortable Xie Songhua was, I still couldn't hold it back, "Don't embarrass the fourth sister too much.
After all, it won’t be long before the fourth sister starts preparing to embroider the wedding dress. As an embroiderer like her, she doesn’t know how long it will take to embroider, so she won’t have the time to research so many recipes for you.”
She silenced the scene with just one word. We were all girls who had not left the government. This was not the time for sisters to talk privately. There were elders present. How could we talk about marriage like this?
The old lady's face darkened immediately. After so many days, she finally laid her eyes on Xie Shuhua's face. "If you can't speak, don't tell me. When did your father or your mother tell your fourth sister about the marriage?"
?”
Xie Shuhua didn't show any fear at the old lady's attitude. Instead, she raised her eyebrows with a puzzled look, "Huh? Not really? I vaguely heard that my father intended to choose a son-in-law for my fourth sister during the Jinke test.
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Before the exam started, I saw my fourth sister hiding in the corridor talking to a man who looked like a scholar. She looked very unfamiliar and was not a relative of our family. Later I learned that she was a test taker who came to visit my third uncle, so I thought
It was my father who gave the fourth sister a message and has already chosen a husband!"
