Chapter 387
386, Up to Now (8 more)
Xiaoyuan and Dong Sheng, it’s not yet at the point where it’s life or death for either of you.
The biggest conflict between them was Xiaoyuan’s pride, and Dong Sheng not knowing how to differentiate between filial piety and blind filial piety.
He didn’t understand how to cherish his own wife. He failed to comprehend that she, a girl raised in the warmth of her parent’s love, with high self-esteem and pride, had been beaten by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law as soon as she arrived and even had her only bracelet taken and broken. Such humiliation would suffocate anyone.
She didn’t want Dong Sheng to touch her, and he still didn’t know how to coax her, thinking she was still the Xiaoyuan who loved him desperately. She had been tolerant and forgiving, but there are some things that can never be forgiven.
Little did he know that while he was stagnating, Xiaoyuan’s world had broadened, and she had seen so much more. She was no longer the Xiaoyuan from the small town, who would get nervous and shy upon seeing her.
Xiaoyuan thought carefully, “Then can I move in with my master?”
“Of course, I’ll arrange a carriage for you so you can get around outside. Just remember, come June, it’ll be brutally hot, and don’t come crying to me if you get tan!”
“I won’t, even if I turn into a charred piece of coal, I won’t cry!”
Xie Zhinuan then talked about other things with Xiaoyuan, who took note of each one.
Upon returning, she still placed her suitcase in the wardrobe and left the keys in their original place, but she didn’t glance at Dong Sheng.
She prepared to go back home to pack her things, in order to move into the Xie Mansion.
“Xiaoyuan!” Dong Sheng caught hold of Xiaoyuan.
Xiaoyuan looked up at Dong Sheng, “You want to be a filial son, I don’t oppose that, but Dong Sheng, forgive me for no longer accompanying you in this!”
She pushed him away and stepped out.
To go home and pack her belongings.
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Looking at her clean home, Xiaoyuan realized that from the very beginning, since she moved in, she had felt very little joy or excitement.It was as if she had completely lost the desire she once had to marry Dong Sheng, the happiness and expectation.
“Huff!”
She exhaled a deep breath and went into the room to pack her things.
Her clothing was not plentiful, merely three outfits, and three pairs of shoes. Until now, she didn’t even have a single piece of jewelry.
“…”
Ha.
Xiaoyuan chuckled lightly.
Disappointment truly was disappointment.
She took her things and left without a trace of reluctance to leave.
When Xiaoyuan joined the household, Xie Zhinuan was indifferent, Xie Yi looked somewhat surprised, yet still smiled and welcomed her.
Aunt Chen arranged for Xiaoyuan’s accommodations, ordered the kang-bed to be heated, and a charcoal brazier to be lit.
“Aunt Chen, thank you!”
“What’s there to thank for, just live here in peace!”
Aunt Chen made the bed, with fresh bedding that had been scented, every detail exuding comfort and refinement.
She also assigned a maid to serve Xiaoyuan.
“This maid will serve you tea and fetch water for you, just give her your commands!”
During dinner, Xiaoyuan looked at the dishes on the table with some reserve, but soon she eased into comfort.
Xie Zhinuan offered Xie Yi food with a spoon, as he only had a few teeth and liked meat. Now he was really chubby, with a face full of plump cheeks, white and delicate, truly adorable.
“Ah!” Xie Zhinuan cooed softly, and Xie Yi immediately opened his mouth.
He had lost a little weight after being sick these past few days and had less baby fat on his cheeks, eating a blander diet.
Green vegetable porridge with a pinch of salt, he also enjoyed eating it.
Seeing Xie Zhinuan so affectionate toward a child not her own, Xiaoyuan was even more impressed.
She herself could not have done it.
Xie Zhinuan fed Xie Yi a couple of bites before she ate, occasionally feeding him, which made him very happy, joyous and cheerful.
Uncle A mute looked on with affection, taking over the bowl to feed Xie Yi.
After dinner, Xie Zhinuan asked Xiaoyuan not to sleep just yet and to follow her in reading and writing.
“Ah?”
Xiaoyuan was taken aback, then delighted, “Alright!”
Chapter 388