Wealth and glory seek stability

Shen Nanxing was thinking about what Jian Xi said all the way home.

Return to the courtyard.

"Brother, I noticed that you looked very worried along the way. Is something wrong?" Jian Xi asked puzzledly.

This shouldn't be the case. We bought everything we needed today, and also had a good meal and drink. According to my cheap brother's personality, he should be very happy.

Shen Nanxing never hides anything from Jian Xi. He rubbed the jade pendant that Jian Xi bought for him, and it was indeed warm to the touch.

"Xi'er, there is something I think you should know. When I was a child, I heard Uncle Jian say that you were arranged to be married to Gao Yunhuai, the only son of the richest family in Jiangnan. When Aunt Jian was alive, the adults in his family came to visit once. Gao Yunhuai's mother is the Aunt Gao you met."

call!

Finally said it.

Jian Xi's remarks today made him feel that his sister had grown up and was no longer the little crybaby who would just follow him around.

Judging from the behavior of the Gao mother and son, they may not give up the idea of ​​marrying Xier.

He will often be in the military camp in the future, and he certainly won't be able to take care of things at home all the time.

Tell Jian Xi in advance so that she can be mentally prepared and not be taken advantage of by Gao Yunhuai.

Jian Xi accepted this matter well.

It's both unexpected and reasonable.

"Okay, I got it." Then he turned around and went to boil water for washing.

"What? Aren't you curious?" Shen Nanxing chased after Jian Xi, trying to find a hint of other emotions.

Jian Xi stood up and thought for a while. "What's there to be curious about? I was wondering why you had such a big opinion about Brother Gao, and Aunt Gao's attitude towards the two of us was not like that of ordinary neighbors. Now I understand."

Shen Nanxing continued to ask: "What are you going to do in the future?"

Jian Xi didn't have any ideas. "Just live your life as you want. By the way, did our two families exchange any tokens or something like that?"

If the original owner's parents were still alive, this matter might have been more difficult to handle. Now both of their parents are dead, she has her own house, and her step-brother is a centurion in the army.

With such a configuration, even if there was a child marriage, as long as they don't admit it, can the Gao family still force the marriage?

Shen Nanxing tried hard to recall her previous memories. "I don't think I remember that. At that time, Gao Yunhuai's father came to visit because he thought that Uncle Jian was talented and would definitely pass the imperial examination in the future. It was a verbal agreement between the elders of the two families. I heard from Uncle Jian that he wanted to wait until you passed the rite of passage before concluding the marriage alliance with the Gao family."

That’s easy!

An oral agreement that no one knew about except the parties involved. Now her and Shen Nanxing’s registered residence is no longer in the original place.

The original owner's father, Jian Yu, had no one in his family, otherwise the second wife, Li, would not have sold out Jian Xi and Shen Nanxing after Jian Yu's death.

"Then what are you worried about? Even if it is arranged by parents or matchmakers, it still needs the involvement of parents or uncles and brothers in the clan. It's just a joke from the elders. As long as I don't want to, can they force me? Besides, I don't think Aunt Gao and Brother Gao are such unreasonable people." Jian Xi felt that Shen Nanxing was worrying too much.

"Just make up your mind. I'm a centurion now. General Zhang said I'm a young talent. You can wait for your brother to earn you a title in the future!"

"You are so stupid! Even if you become successful in the future, it will be your mother or your wife who will be granted an imperial decree. I, your cheap sister, will not be able to enjoy any of the honor. Now that everything has been said, you should not find fault with Brother Gao in the future. He has done nothing wrong. It is not good for you to keep doing this."

Shen Nanxing smiled innocently and said, "It's the same. Anyway, when I become successful in the future, no one will bully you anymore. I will support you."

Jian Xi pushed Shen Nanxing out of the kitchen, "Okay, I get it, you go out first, you're so big, you'll take up too much space in here."

After Shen Nanxing went out.

Jian Xi was staring at the fire alone.

The firewood inside was crackling, just like her current mood.

marry?

In this era?

In the era of women's freedom in her previous life, she had never thought about getting married, let alone in this Xuanyuan Dynasty.

Marriage means responsibility and bondage.

If she couldn't make a living, or because of her parents' problems, she might succumb to fate.

But the current situation is that she feeds the whole family, she has a brother who completely respects any decision she makes, and she now has money!

If I can no longer live my life according to my own wishes, I would be wasting my life.

Having money is enough, who needs a man?

In this era, it is as common for men to take concubines as drinking boiled water.

A noble lady like Qian would inevitably have a large number of concubines and maids at home. Although she had the support of her mother-in-law, it did not prevent her from sharing a man with others.

In her previous life, she was penniless and had never thought of relying on a man, so she didn't need to do that in this life.

The young girl Mu Ai had never admired any man.

Born in an orphanage, she understood the rules of society long ago and didn't want to have any expectations or fantasies about anyone.

It's too early to talk about this now. Her body hasn't fully developed yet. When she grows up, she will find a man to fall in love with and borrow his sperm, then live in anonymity and raise the child. This is the perfect life in her mind.

That night, Jian Xi slept very soundly, but Shen Nanxing tossed and turned.

Even though everything had been told to him, he still felt like there was a stone stuck in his chest, making him depressed. It seemed like he had been worrying for nothing these days. If he had known that Jane Xi would have this attitude, he would have told her long ago.

the next day.

Jian Xi got up refreshed and did stretching exercises in the yard.

Boom boom boom!

"Is Brother Shen home? I'm Lei Zi!"

Shen Nanxing opened the door with a pair of panda eyes.

Lei Zi smiled and said happily, "Good morning! Brother Shen, why do you look so unwell?"

Shen Nanxing: "......"

Of course he didn't look well; he didn't sleep all night last night.

"Brother Lei Zi, come in quickly. You come so early. We haven't had breakfast yet. Have you eaten? Let's eat together." Jian Xi brought out a plate of boiled eggs and a dish of side dishes.

Lei Zi waved his hand quickly, "No need, I've eaten this morning, you guys should eat quickly."

"Brother, go to the kitchen and bring out the porridge, and get a set of bowls and chopsticks for Brother Leizi."

"it is good."

Shen Nanxing was very quick and came back in a moment. He urged, "Stop being polite and sit down. Xi'er said she has a lot of things to do with you today."

Lei Zi couldn't resist the enthusiastic brother and sister, so he sat down and quickly finished his meal.

Jian Xi pays great attention to health preservation. She eats some light porridge and side dishes in the morning, and occasionally has noodles. It is simple and nutritious.