Chapter 124 Sister's Interrogation

  "Husband, how could you let Hui'er drink outside?! This is a girl... A girl shouldn't be like this when meeting someone for the first time, right? And in fact, you didn't even drink, yet you let her have some!"

  "Today is a happy day, isn't it!" Yao Cunhui smiled wryly and pulled her sister's arm, smiling coquettishly: "Facing such a beautiful scene, someone is playing the piano, it's really a feast for the eyes and ears. I couldn't help but take two sips! My brother-in-law, he was afraid that my sister wouldn't like the smell of wine bothering my sister, so he didn't drink! I really only had a small sip of two mouthfuls!"

  Yao Cun Jia gazed at her for a moment, then suddenly smiled meaningfully and asked, "So, did you really have a lot of fun today?"

  "Ah ah!" Yao Cunhui nodded repeatedly.

  Yao Cun Jia's face showed a warm smile, and he gave a satisfied and comforting glance to the Xie Fu envoy. Then, he turned to Yao Cun Hui with a smile and asked: "Did your brother-in-law invite many friends over? Those people... are they all right?"

  "Great!" Yao Cunhui hurriedly smiled and said: "Sister's husband's friends are all very good, very friendly to me! By the way, there is a Miss Lu Jinyu from the Lu family, who also said that she would come to visit her sister in two days!"

  "Jin Yu's sister?" Yao Cun Jia laughed and said: "It turns out she went today too!"

  "Yes, Brother Lu is taking her out for a walk." Xie Fuyun said with a smile. Xie Fuyun's heart was racing and he was sweating, afraid that his wife would continue to ask questions. But Yao Cunjia was just getting started, how could she not ask?

  "Jin Yu's sister is very pleasant and easy to get along with." Yao Cun Jia smiled, then turned to Yao Cun Hui and asked patiently: "So, what did you all play today? Tell your sister all about it, let her hear and lift her spirits!"

  Yao Cun Jia thought that what Yao Cun Hui said must have left a deep impression, and by seeing who she mentioned more often, he would probably be able to guess the rest.

  Yao Cunhui was a bit embarrassed for a moment. To be strict, today's lake tour activity is mainly divided into two sessions, the first half is Lu Jinyu and Xu Wanting PK; the second half is Yao Cunhui guest starring as a divine doctor and beauty consultant!

  But whether it's the first half or the second half, Yao Cunhui felt that it wasn't good to mention this to her sister either. Xu Wanting didn't want to bring up this person in front of her sister! But the guest starring doctor thing, her sister was pregnant and heard those illnesses which were unlucky and would affect the mood of a pregnant woman.

  After some thought, Yao Cunhui picked up a few other things to say, which were nothing more than tasting tea, listening to Lu Jinyu play the piano, admiring the scenery, and several girls discussing beauty recipes.

  "Is that it?" Yao Cun Jia had been listening for half a day and hadn't heard what he wanted to hear, feeling somewhat disappointed.

  "Really!" Yao Cunhui found it somewhat strange and smiled: "What does sister think?"

  "That——" Yao Cun Jia looked at Xie Fu Yun, who coughed and said with a smile: "Alright Jia'er, let Er Mei go wash her face and rest for a while. It won't be long before dinner is served. Aren't you tired from talking so much? Let's talk more tonight!"

  Yao Cun Jia thought for a moment and smiled, nodding her head to let Yao Cun Hui go rest.

  Yao Cun Hui let out a hesitant "oh" and looked at her brother-in-law, then at her sister, but no matter how she looked at them, something just didn't feel right!

  Just then, when Yao Cunhui suddenly remembered that he had forgotten his handkerchief and got up to go back for it, he heard the following conversation:

  "So there's no progress today either?"

  "Jia Er, don't be in a hurry, this is just the first meeting, as long as you're not disgusted, it's fine, we can take it slow later!"

  "But Huier is going back to Beijing soon! Who do you think she likes? She, hmm, looks at who more often? Talks to whom more often? Think quickly, this is a lifelong matter, it's best if Huier herself likes and agrees with her own heart!"

  Who is more? It seems to be looking at Wan'er's cousin more! Who talks more? Besides Miss Lu, who else? Xie Fu's brain was thinking unconsciously, but his mouth didn't know what to say.

  "Sister! Brother-in-law!" Yao Cunhui suddenly realized, wondering why her sister had asked her brother-in-law to take her on a trip to the lake today.

  "Hui'er!" Yao Cun Jia was taken aback, then calm and smiling, said to Xie Fu Yun: "Don't you still have things to take care of? You go ahead and busy yourself!" Since his sister had heard anyway, he might as well be straightforward with her. Between close sisters, what couldn't be discussed? Without a biological mother around, as the older sister, she should be concerned about Hui'er's lifelong matters!

  Xie Fu Yun Ba couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise, then stood up and laughed: "In that case, I'll go to the study first, you sisters can chat slowly!"

  "Sister!" Yao Cunhui sat beside Yao Cunjia.

  "Did you all hear that? How much did you hear?" Yao Cun Jia asked with a smile.

  "Those who understand will understand!" Yao Cunhui didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

  "That's the best!" Yao Cun Jia pulled his sleeve and said: "Today, those few young masters, except for Fu and Lu families, are all unmarried. In Jinling area, they are all from good families. Your brother-in-law is also familiar with their character and knowledge. Hui Er, what do you think? Hmm, is there anyone you fancy?"

  Yao Cunhui was moved in her heart, hung her head and didn't speak, suddenly there was an impulse to tell her sister about what happened between her and Shen Ke.

  "Hui'er," Yao Cun Jia held her hand and sighed softly: "We are sisters born of the same mother, the closest people in this world. What's there to be shy about in front of your sister? Tell me, and I'll help you figure it out. I want to see you happy!"

  Yao's eyes welled up with tears, and she said quietly: Sister, what I've always wanted to see is you being happy. Now, I've finally seen it! As for my own happiness, let me take care of it myself!

  "Sister, you really don't have to worry about me."

  "Aren't you fond of Jinling? Why ——"

  "Sister, I..." Shen Ke's identity was different, and she couldn't say it yet. Besides, he was still on the battlefield, if sister knew about it wouldn't that add unnecessary worry?

  "Is there already someone in your heart?" Yao Cun Jia finally guessed a few points, seeing Yao Cun Hui's hesitant expression.

  "Uh-huh." Yao Cunhui nodded slightly, "But for now, I still can't tell my sister who he is. Anyway, don't worry, sis! When the time is right, I'll be the first to tell you! Before that, please don't worry about me anymore! If possible, also help me block Grandma and them!"

  Yao Cunhui felt somewhat helpless.

  Yao Cun Jia was surprised, but not too shocked. He chuckled and said: "You, why didn't you say it earlier! If it weren't for today, how long were you planning to keep it from your sister? Your sister worried about you in vain!"

  "Sister!" Yao Cunhui wiped away tears and hugged Yao Cunjia's shoulder, her head gently leaning on her shoulder. "I'm not, I didn't mean to say it out loud! Now that I've finally explained, my heart feels lighter too!"

  Yao Cun Jia let out a snort of laughter and then sighed, saying: "That person, can he be trusted? What's his character like? Does his family treat others well?"

  Yao Cun Hui smiled and said: "He must be reliable, his character is also good, and his family background is definitely not bad. Sister, you can rest assured!"

  "How can I be at ease!" Yao Cun Jia scolded her, then smiled and said: "It's alright, I know you're a decisive person, if you say it's good, then it must be right!"

  The two sisters looked at each other and smiled.

  At night when going to bed, Yao Cun Jia told Xie Fu Yun with a smile and asked him to keep it a secret. Xie Fu Yun was worried about how to respond if his wife asked about what happened during the day again, but after hearing Yao Cun Jia's words, he felt relieved and laughed: "No wonder second sister didn't take a liking to those few friends of mine, turns out she has someone in her heart! Don't worry, Jia Er, I wouldn't dare tell others about this kind of thing! Hehe, I'm actually quite curious, what kind of person is the one that second sister has placed in her heart?"

  Yao Cun Jia Ba glared at him: "Then you guess again, see if this person can hold down Hui Er or not?"

  Xie Fu's face stiffened, and he forced a smile: "How could that be? Second sister, yes, it must have been her who was being bullied. Good Jia'er, just like you, didn't I tell you to calm down?"

  Yao Cun Jia covered her mouth and giggled, scolding him: "I've always respected you, how dare I look down on you?"

  "Is it, is it, am I willing to surrender willingly?" Xie Fu Yun gazed at his loving wife's delicate and charming face, unable to resist leaning in for a gentle kiss. Her skin, like peeled eggshell, was smooth and fine, radiating a faint warmth and subtle fragrance from her neckline that wafted into his nostrils, making Xie Fu Yun's heart flutter wildly. He hastily reined in his emotions, forcibly recalling his rationality, and after exchanging a few words, they hurriedly retired for the night.

  There's still some way to go!

  Xu Wantong still reports to Yuhuatang every day, and no matter how busy she is, she can't leave. It's just that Yao Cunhui vaguely feels that she seems a bit different now.

  In the past, as long as Xie Fuyun appeared, her gaze would be glued to him without any restraint. Now when she stared at Xie Fuyun, it was a little less, and that part had changed to staring at herself! Yao Cunhui was speechless, wondering which nerve of hers had gone wrong!

  It was soon the fifteenth of August, and that evening, the three couples of the Xie family, along with Old Lady Xie, were all in the main hall of the mansion eating a reunion dinner together. Xu Wanzhu and her daughter, as well as Yao Cunhui, also joined in with the eldest branch of the Xie family.

  Although Mr. Xie has retired to the second line, the dignity of the head of the family is something that no one dares to challenge. Mr. Xie's hair and beard are white, but in front of his father, whose hair and beard are even whiter, he is still a filial son who is respectful and obedient. As for others, they are even more so, flattering and fawning on Mr. Xie with great caution.

  The Xie family is different from other families. The hereditary position of Jiangning Weaving and Dyeing, which has been reported to the emperor since the time of our ancestors, can only be inherited by the eldest son of the Xie family. The remaining branches either leave home to seek a living elsewhere or stay behind to assist with management.

  If the eldest house has no successor, then someone will be chosen from another house to inherit it. In any case, the eldest house still inherits. This also eliminates many unnecessary internal struggles - because it's useless to fight, and it's better to live a honest life and get more benefits.

  So, the status of the eldest house is as stable as a rock and as solid as Mount Tai, which cannot be compared with the other two houses. The other two houses, apart from being respectful to the old master, are also careful and flattering towards the elder brother and sister-in-law of the eldest house, even the grandfather and grandmother.