Chapter 757 - 531: Let’s Get Married

Chapter 757: Chapter 531: Let’s Get Married

The servant quickly delivered the silver fungus soup, hot and comforting, making everyone feel much better after eating.

Xiaomi was about to suggest that Mu Qiurong rest for a while before taking her around the courtyard when Jiang Wei arrived.

He was just there to see his fiancée.

After all, he was not young anymore. If he hadn’t been running around with everyone these past few years, he would probably have been married already.

But it’s not too late now; perhaps he was just waiting for the best one all these years.

Seeing her younger brother, Xiaomi shrugged and left, yawning as she returned to her room for an afternoon nap.

Before deciding to return to the Capital City, she and Wei Ziang had been busy on the bay side, only going back home the day before departure and then boarding the ship to leave.

Adding the long journey, even though there was nothing much to do on the ship, it still didn’t feel as stable as on land.

The room was prepared with a charcoal fire, the window half-open, charcoal placed beside the bed. Xiaomi touched the quilt, and sure enough, it was warm inside.

One cannot deny that the maids and servants at home have been trained too well by her eldest brother and sister-in-law.

Xiaomi immediately crawled into bed. Who cares? Sleep first, and then deal with things later.

These years in Quanyi County weren’t as relaxed as they seemed.

They wanted to build large ships but couldn’t let others know about the space matter, so they had to do the research themselves, mastering the shipbuilding and artillery documentation before informing others.

Don’t be fooled by the apparent ease of standing on giants’ shoulders; it was actually quite challenging.

The technology couldn’t be too advanced, or it wouldn’t be makeable, nor could it be too inferior, or it wouldn’t meet the standards for sea voyages.

So, these years, the two seldom returned home except during holidays to visit their parents; otherwise, they were mostly near the bay.

Exhausted as they might be, at least they grew significantly, and the large ship they desired was beginning to take shape.

They believe it won’t take many years to achieve their goal.

Xiaomi thought groggily and soon fell asleep.

Outside, the wind howled, but inside it was warm and cozy. During this time, someone came by but left quietly upon seeing her sleeping.

When she woke up, it was almost dark, and her stomach growled, so hungry her vision blurred.

She hadn’t expected to sleep so long; hurriedly, she grabbed a piece of durian puff pastry, feeling better after eating it.

Durian is a peculiar fruit; those who like it really like it, but those who don’t gag at the smell.

She happens to be among those who really like it.

The durian puffs were specially made by her second sister for her, always making lots of things she and Wei Ziang liked during her visits home and kept them in Xiaomi’s space.

These durian puffs were no exception.

Though the space contains everything, the durian trees transplanted to Quanyi County are now flourishing with abundant fruits.

With Ling’er around, all sorts of food, drinks, and necessities could be produced, including durian puffs.

Still, the family enjoys making lots of food for Xiaomi to slowly consume.

"Fourth Miss, you’re finally awake; Third Young Master came by several times already. It’s almost time for dinner."

As she stepped out of the room, the maid at the door said quickly, then picked up the umbrella beside her.

It had actually snowed already; when they returned home, it hadn’t snowed yet.

"Oh, it’s this late already? Why didn’t anyone wake me?"

Xiaomi took the umbrella and held it herself: "Has Qiurong gone over yet?"

"Miss Mu has already gone. This maid wanted to wake Fourth Miss, but was stopped by Third Young Master."

Xiaomi hurriedly went out the courtyard and saw Wei Ziang approaching, showing a smile: "Brother."

Wei Ziang waited as she approached: "I guessed you would be hungry too. Father and Mother are waiting for you to join them for dinner. We wanted to wake you at noon; then thought since you had something to eat in the morning, we didn’t."

Wei Ziang wasn’t holding an umbrella. Although it wasn’t snowing heavily, by the time Xiaomi reached him, a few snowflakes had fallen on his head.

Xiaomi raised the umbrella a bit higher, and Wei Ziang took it, holding Xiaomi’s hand with the other: "Let’s go, don’t keep them waiting too long."

"Mm."

There was no intense emotional clash, nor were there any romantic separations or reconciliations between them.

They knew each other from childhood and had hardly been apart except for those years Wei Ziang joined the army.

They’ve moved past their youthful naivety over these years living near the bay, and without much outside interference, their relationship had progressed rapidly.

Especially Xiaomi, initially treating Wei Ziang as a junior, gradually realizing he had become a spirited and robust young man.

Until one day, Xiaomi suddenly said, "Brother, let’s get married."

Unbidden, like a sudden epiphany, the words just came out.

It wasn’t even Wei Ziang who spoke first, which left Wei Ziang stunned for quite a while, almost unable to react until Xiaomi reminded him, prompting him to respond excitedly.

Even now, Xiaomi remembers how Wei Ziang kept getting distracted that day, unable to settle his mind, and even made repeated mistakes.

Eventually, Xiaomi couldn’t stand it anymore, directly took Wei Ziang away, rode home, and informed their parents about their marriage plans.

Coincidentally, Jiang Wei had also returned, discussing his and Mu Qiurong’s matters with their parents, not to mention the rumors about Mu Qiurong.

It was also because of Jiang Wei’s issues that Wei Ziang got preoccupied for a few days, which helped him to calm down.

At least, he appeared calm on the outside.

Jiang Hu and his second wife, worrying for many years over their two children, were delighted to find they both had settled, not to mention it was close to the New Year, and the eldest daughter-in-law was pregnant.

So with a grand gesture, they decided to return to the Capital City!

The eldest daughter-in-law will give birth, so they have to go back.

With their younger siblings getting married, the eldest brother and sister-in-law should be present too.

Going back to the Capital City to celebrate their children’s weddings joyously!

A wedding in the Capital City is bound to be livelier than in Quanyi County.

No matter what others think, as long as they are happy, that’s enough.

And so, they all returned together.

Talking, the two soon arrived at the main hall where everyone was already present; they hurried to their seats so dinner could commence.

In most wealthy families, meals are delivered to individuals in their courtyards; gatherings like these usually occur for significant occasions.

However, their family is different; they have always eaten together from childhood without many formalities, and it remains this way even now.

Mu Qiurong and her parents, newly arrived at the marquis’s manor, felt a bit restrained seeing familiar faces laughing as they discussed the two children’s wedding plans, but soon relaxed considerably.

After the family finished dining, Jiang Yu summoned Wei Ziang and Xiaomi to join him in the study.