Chapter 696: Once you send someone away, they won’t come back (5)
Chapter 696: Once you send someone away, they won’t come back (5)
An imperial decree granting marriage was sent to the Xu family and the Xiao family respectively.
When Princess Nanyang Liu Shuyi learned that Xu Hongdou was about to become her daughter-in-law, she was filled with joy.
She could not even hide her excitement and wrote a letter herself and had it sent to Yuening City.
However, in sharp contrast, the Xu family and the Sun family were caught in a "heated discussion" because of the sudden news.
Xu Hongdou's uncle Xu Letai was furious when he heard about this. He roared with his eyes wide open: "If it was a few years ago, Hongdou married the child of the Xiao family, I would not object. But now this child's legs..."
The implication of his words was self-evident. He was obviously still brooding over Xiao Chenliang's disability and felt that his niece was being "taken" to fill a hole.
But Mr. Xu was well-informed after all, so he knew some of the inside story. He thought that Xiao Chenliang's leg disease might be a fraud!
He frowned slightly, raised his hand to signal his son to be patient, and said earnestly: "Le Tai, don't be so impulsive. In my opinion, the child's foot may not be impossible to recover."
"Even if she recovers, so what?" Old Madam Xu interrupted with a displeased look on her face, "My little Hongdou finally found her whereabouts, and she has yet to return home to reunite. How can we marry her off so hastily?"
As she spoke, she glared at Xu Letai who was standing beside her and complained, "It's all your fault, Boss. Last time when we went to look for Hongdou, it must have been because your attitude was not good enough that Hongdou refused to come back with you."
For a moment, everyone in the room was silent and the atmosphere was particularly solemn.
In Madam Xu's opinion, for a young girl at such an age as to be in love, meeting a man like Xiao Chenliang must have been "bewitched".
But such emotions come and go quickly. As long as Xu Letai brought the child back last time, and as time goes by and he sees more other people, this matter will surely be over in no time.
Now, I am afraid that we have fallen in love after spending so much time together.
At this time, Xu Leshang, the second master of the Xu family who had never spoken, spoke up: "Mother, I believe that my eldest brother did his best at that time. And that Xiao Chenliang may not be as bad as you think."
Madam Xu snorted coldly and wanted to say something, but Xu Leshang continued, "Hongdou and I have been separated for many years. She was found by Xiao Chenliang, and I have also inquired about her indirectly these days.
In order to help Hongdou adapt quickly after returning to the capital, Xiao Chenliang made a lot of preparations. Moreover, they knew each other when they were young. Princess Nanyang Liu Shuyi was a kind person and a close friend of his younger sister-in-law.
No matter how good the Xu family is, we can't keep Hongdou for life. The Xiao family might really be a good choice. As for the leg disease, I think we can help find a famous doctor and try our best to treat the kid from the Xiao family.
There is always a way out. I thought I would never find my little brother and his family again, but now we know their whereabouts, right? It’s a little late, but at least it’s still…”
At this point, Xu Leshang, the usually calm and composed second master of the Xu family, couldn't help but choke up a little.
Xu Hongdou's father, Xu Lekang, is the youngest legitimate son of the Xu family. Because he was smart and good-looking since childhood, he was very much loved by his brothers.
Especially Xu Le Shang, the second master of the Xu family. He is precocious and often thinks too much. Whenever he is in a bad mood, it is his younger brothers who make him laugh.
Among the brothers, he has the best relationship with Xu Lekang.
When the bad news came, Xu Le Shang was about to take the imperial examination. He wanted to give up the exam and go with the guards to bring his younger brother and his wife back.
He was only forcibly dissuaded by his family, so Xu Le Shang always felt that he was also responsible for his younger brother's disappearance.
After taking a deep breath and calming down, Xu Leshang continued, "The most urgent thing is that we should bring Hongdou home. Although she and Xiao Chenliang have already had the imperial decree to marry, she should still live in the Xu family before the wedding."
Everyone thought it made sense.
While they were still discussing this matter, the Sun family came to their door.
Old Madam Sun no longer cared about her image and rushed to the meeting room of the Xu family. When she found that the Xu family was quite well, she said, "My dear sister! Should we take Hongdou back?"
"We do have this plan?" Old Madam Xu nodded. "We are discussing who to arrange to go."
"What else are we discussing? Let's go together!" Old Madam Sun said as if it was a matter of course. "I have been out of the capital for many years. I will also visit Yuening City!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Xu family looked at her.
Madam Xu's eyes lit up and she nodded repeatedly, "You're right! If the two of us go to pick them up, Hongdou will definitely come back with us, so let's set a date and leave."
The eldest son of the Sun family, that is, Madam Sun’s eldest son, tried his best to catch up but failed. As soon as he came in, he heard Madam Xu’s son express her approval.
They had been trying to persuade Old Lady Sun at home for a long time, and had hoped that the Xu family could persuade her a little!
Now that's great. I originally only sold one, but this time I got a pair.
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