The wind is gentle and the fun is endless

After my second uncle and his family left, my eldest aunt snorted softly as she looked at the figures gradually moving away from the door, looking like a winner.

When everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to respond, Madam Xie said to the eldest aunt, "Sister, you are in a hurry to come back, and it will take a while for us to clean up the yard for you. Why don't you stay in my Jingyuan for two days, and wait for them to clean up the Xingyuan where you lived before, and then you can move in. If you don't mind, you can live in my room, and I will live in the wing room."

The eldest aunt was very satisfied with Mrs. Xie's arrangement, but she still said politely: "How can I occupy the magpie's nest? I'd better live in the wing room."

Mrs. Xie knew that she was just being polite, so she said, "Sister, it's rare for you to come back, so how can I let you stay in the side room? I'll go, so it's settled."

The eldest aunt stopped refusing and said, "Well, I'd better obey your command." This was considered as her agreement.

The eldest aunt asked the second aunt, "Little sister, what have you been busy with recently?"

The second aunt replied, "Sister, I am currently busy choosing a husband for my son Zhan."

The eldest aunt said, "Oh? It's time for Zhan'er to talk about her husband's family too? Which young man are you talking about?"

The second aunt smiled and replied, "It has not been decided yet. Zhan'er is still a child at heart. She disagrees with her father and they are fighting each other."

The eldest aunt frowned and slammed her hand on the table and said, "Marriage is a serious matter, it is the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, how can she be allowed to overstep her boundaries?"

Then the eldest aunt turned around and asked Madam Xie, "Isn't it time for our Xiangyue to talk about her husband's family?"

Mrs. Xie replied, "Some people have been sending me invitations."

The second aunt laughed and said hurriedly: "Xiangyue doesn't have to worry about her in-laws. Let alone those far away, let's just talk about the ones nearby - my eldest sister-in-law is still thinking about Xiangyue and wants Xiangyue to be her daughter-in-law."

The eldest aunt glanced at Xiangyue and said with a smile: "Shen Zhongjun's family is not bad. They are wealthy and have a long family history. It is also a close relationship, so it can be considered a good marriage. When do you plan to decide?"

Madam Xie said, "It's not certain yet. It depends on Xiangyue's opinion."

After saying that, everyone looked at Xiangyue again. Xiangyue looked expressionless and had a cold attitude.

The eldest aunt said disapprovingly, "You are spoiling your child too much. But then again, Xiangyue's marriage must be carefully considered and prepared, and you must not rush it. Qu'er's marriage was too hasty. I was sick when I suddenly received the news that Qu'er was engaged. Less than a month later, before I could recover from my illness, Qu'er got married. As his aunt, I didn't even have time to prepare a good gift for my only nephew." The eldest aunt shook her head after she finished speaking, and it seemed that she really loved Xu Qu.

Mrs. Xie listened to this and explained carefully, "Qu'er is not young anymore, I was also anxious. Also, we asked Mr. Du to look at this date. Mr. Du's sister also knows that she used to work at the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. He said that it was the best day of the year, so we were so hasty."

The eldest aunt took a sip of tea and said, "I don't mean to blame you. It's just that we are in a hurry and it's inevitable that we will be a little careless." After saying this, she glanced at Huanhuan casually.

Madam Xie remained silent, and the eldest aunt continued, "When Xiangyue's husband's family comes, we must prepare a generous dowry for her, so that no matter which family her husband's family is, they will be afraid of the strength of our Xu family. I don't have to hide it from my family. I have been in the Duke's Mansion for these years because I have the support of our Xu family. My mother-in-law and sisters-in-law have never even spoken to me loudly. A woman must have a dowry, so that she can live with her head held high in her husband's family!"

The more she spoke, the more she felt that something was wrong. Madam Xie glanced at Huanhuan and Xu Qu and said, "Qu'er, Huanhuan and Xiangyue, if you are all fine, go back first."

Xiangyue was just what she wanted, so she immediately stood up and said goodbye to her elders. After getting their permission, she left in a hurry.

Xu Qu and Huanhuan also bowed like the elders and walked out the door. As soon as they stepped out of the door, Huanhuan heard a woman's voice behind them, saying, "Hmph, only five boxes of dowry. It's amazing that they can think of that. I've never heard of that!" Then another woman's voice was heard softly, saying, "Hey, sister, keep your voice down."

Huanhuan followed behind Xu Qu, feeling like a thorn in her back. Her aunt's words were like a sharp awl that pierced Huanhuan's heart.

No one in the Xu family had ever mentioned the issue of dowry, and Huanhuan had gradually let go of this burden in her heart. She didn't expect that her aunt would bring it up so impolitely. A cloud of gloom gradually rose in Huanhuan's heart, and it was so thick that it wouldn't dissipate.

A cool breeze blew, and she couldn't help but shiver, reminding her that it was already autumn and even the wind had turned cold.

Back at Xin Garden, Xu Qu saw Huan Huan was in low spirits and asked, "Madam, are you worried about what the eldest aunt said when she mentioned Xiang Yue's dowry?"

Huanhuan was not a person who liked to make random guesses, but Xu Qu must not have "heard" what the aunt said after they left the house. Huanhuan didn't want to relay the words to him. On the one hand, what the aunt said was the fact, and on the other hand, doing so would always give the impression of spreading rumors.

So he slowly avoided the main point and said, "Well, it seems that my aunt doesn't like me very much."

Xu Qu looked at her and said slowly, "My aunt is very particular and has many rules. For example, she would always be followed by at least two servants when she went out. Later, she married into the Duke's Mansion and became the Duke's wife. It was inevitable that she was a little arrogant. There are not many people who can catch her eye, so it's not surprising that she doesn't like you. Just remember, you are marrying me, and her thoughts can't affect me, so you don't have to care too much about her thoughts."

These words were truly a reassurance, making Huanhuan feel much more at ease. She said "hmm" and nodded.

Xu Qu continued, "Besides, she had come back to live here suddenly before, and it was always because she was angry with her uncle. I guess it's for a similar reason this time, so she's usually in a bad mood, so it's inevitable that what she said is not pleasant to the ear."

He blinked slowly, looked at Xu Qu and said, "So that's how it is."

Seeing that Huanhuan was moved by his words and in a better mood, Xu Qu continued, "Based on past experience, within half a month, her uncle will come to pick her up. There are still a lot of things waiting for her to take care of in the Duke's Mansion. In other words, no matter how long it takes, she is only staying here temporarily and will have to go back to the Duke's Mansion. You don't have to care too much about what the eldest aunt says. As long as we, as the younger generation, are polite and careful, the eldest aunt will not find any faults, and naturally it won't cause much trouble."

After hearing Xu Qu's sincere words, her uneasy heart finally settled back into her stomach. She said to Xu Qu, "My husband, I understand. Please relax."