EBE Chapter 4 She really cared about his adopted son.
Chapter 4 She really cared about his adopted son.
Xie Yanli's ears turned bright red.
Although he had never been with a woman, he knew what it was...
He suddenly opened his eyes and saw Qin Jiuwei tightly hugging his arm.
Her white gauze dress was already a little disheveled, revealing her curves and her skin was dazzlingly white.
Xie Yanli's body instantly stiffened.
He glanced down, and his thin lips immediately tightened.
Xie Yanli was somewhat confused, but he forced himself to stay calm and rational.
This is the first time he's been this close to a woman; it's normal, it's normal...
Xie Yanli raised his hand and pulled his arm out of Qin Jiuwei's embrace.
Xie Yanli breathed a sigh of relief as the soft touch disappeared.
He closed his eyes, silently recited military law in his mind, and tried to fall asleep again.
But after a short while, that soft touch reappeared.
Xie Yanli opened his eyes and, sure enough, saw Qin Jiuwei's close-up face again.
She was very fair-skinned, and now, as she slept, her cheeks were flushed, making her look even more charming.
Xie Yanli looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze.
Was she deliberately seducing him, or did it unintentionally...?
He was a little confused.
Xie Yanli lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelashes casting several shadows on his face.
Finally, he picked up the cushion next to him and stuffed it into Qin Jiuwei's arms.
Seeing that she had finally calmed down, Xie Yanli slowly closed his eyes.
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The next morning.
After Qin Jiuwei finished dressing, she walked to the bedside and bit her fingertip.
A few drops of blood were dripped onto the white handkerchief.
A short while later, Granny Zhang arrived with her maid.
When Zhang Mama saw the blood-stained handkerchief, she smiled with satisfaction.
The group walked together toward the main courtyard.
Today is the second day of her marriage, and Qin Jiuwei needs to serve tea to her elders.
By this time, everyone in the main house had arrived.
Qin Jiuwei's gaze swept over everyone, and she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Was it her imagination? Why did Xie Yanli seem so unlike anyone else in the Marquis's mansion...?
Her thoughts drifted for only a moment before she looked up again, and Qin Jiuwei had regained her gentle and kind demeanor.
She noticed the stares and scrutiny directed at her.
These gazes included curiosity, speculation, and even malice.
However, she did not lose her composure and gracefully bowed.
Madam Xie nodded in satisfaction.
This granddaughter-in-law, though a concubine's daughter, is very generous and polite; quite good indeed.
Although the handkerchief was stained with blood last night, she could tell at a glance that Qin Jiuwei and Yanli had not consummated their marriage.
Yanli had never been close to women since childhood. When he was fifteen, someone wanted to arrange a concubine for him, but he threatened to starve himself to death.
Although Qin Jiuwei was unable to consummate her marriage with Yanli, she was already quite capable to have Yanli stay in her room last night.
Whether or not the marriage was consummated can not be hidden from an experienced woman.
However, Qin Jiuwei knew how to cover it up and use it to shut up the people in the mansion, which made her a clever and virtuous woman.
"Grandmother, please have some tea."
Qin Jiuwei held the teacup and bowed respectfully.
After taking a sip, Madam Xie took Qin Jiuwei's small hand.
"Yanli is the eldest son in the family. Now that he is married and has started a family, I can finally rest easy."
After saying that, he took off a pair of jade bracelets from his wrist and placed them in Qin Jiuwei's palm.
In her previous life, Qin Jiuwei had seen many rare and precious treasures in the palace.
She only needed to glance at the jade bracelet to know that it was top-grade imperial green.
Such fine items are rare even in the palace.
Qin Jiuwei bowed gracefully, "Thank you, Grandmother. Your granddaughter-in-law will certainly do her best."
Then she served tea to her parents-in-law one by one.
Lord Xie was a military man by birth, and he didn't talk much; he just quietly drank his tea.
On the contrary, Madam Hou gave Qin Jiuwei a few more glances, her eyes flashing with disdain.
How could a concubine's daughter from a humble family be worthy of marrying into their noble household?
Qin Jiuwei naturally sensed the disdain that the Lady Hou held for her.
Xie Yanli was not actually the biological son of the Marquis's wife, but rather the son of the Marquis's first wife.
Lady Hou, as a second wife, had a son and a daughter.
The son's name is Xie Zhongzhi, and he is currently stationed on the border and has not returned home for many years.
The daughter's name is Xie Wanning, she is fourteen years old and still unmarried.
Madam Xie clearly knew that everyone was hungry. "Jiuwei, your mother-in-law has just recovered from a serious illness. It's not good for her health to stay hungry. Let's eat first and wait for the child while we eat."
Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly.
Breakfast at the Marquis's residence was served quickly.
Qin Jiuwei had just picked up the porcelain spoon when she heard footsteps outside the door.
Soon, the three little boys came to have breakfast, and they strode into the house together.
Seeing the children come in, Xie Yanli's usually cold and handsome face softened a little.
The first person Qin Jiuwei saw was the tallest one among them.
This must be the eldest son, Xie Jingchun.
He was still young, but he already showed signs of heroism, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and a dignified bearing.
His hair was tied up high and secured with a simple silver hairpin, with a few stray strands falling on either side of his face, giving him a youthful appearance.
Xie Jingchun approached and bowed respectfully to the elders.
Then he looked at Qin Jiuwei, and although he was a little embarrassed, he still called out in a strong voice, "Mother."
Qin Jiuwei responded gently, and said with a smile, "What a good child. Although he is young, he is already so heroic and brave."
Then she whispered, "I noticed your shoes seem a bit small. I brought some leather and cloth from home to make you some new shoes."
Boys at this age grow the fastest, and their shoes will soon become too small.
Xie Yanli, who was sitting nearby, looked at Xie Jingchun's shoes upon hearing this and found that the shoes were indeed stretched tightly, with the toes being squeezed at the front.
His face instantly darkened.
He was a terrible father.
I didn't even notice that my child's shoes were too small...
Immediately afterwards, Xie Yanli's gaze fell on Qin Jiuwei, who was smiling gently, his pupils dark and deep.
I never expected her to notice such a small thing.
It seems she really cares about her adopted son.
But whether it's genuine or feigned, he'll have to wait and see...