She believes that if Sun Baoshan really likes him, he will come to propose marriage. If he doesn't come, then she has misjudged the person. Sincere affection is never true just because you say it. It needs actions to prove it.
If it can't be proven at the beginning, how can it survive the tests of countless years to come.
Although Chu Li lives in the back house, she is not a woman who loses her own judgment after hearing what others say.
The fate between her and Sun Baoshan came from an accident a few years ago. Sun Baoshan found him and sincerely apologized to her, and the two met. In the past few years, they exchanged letters and gradually got to know each other and fell in love.
She likes Sun Baoshan and is willing to marry him, but if Sun Baoshan is unwilling to propose marriage, she will never say so.
As a woman, she abides by her duties, and is brave when it comes to showing affection but not politeness. But that first step requires Sun Baoshan to walk towards her, because she has parents, brothers and sisters-in-law behind her, and she cannot do anything that will harm the face of her family.
anything.
"Master Sun, it's getting late, I have to leave first."
Chu Li glanced at Sun Baoshan, bowed politely, then turned around and left.
She knew that Sun Baoshan had been watching her off.
Chu Li did not look back until she completely disappeared from Sun Baoshan's eyes.
Sun Baoshan stopped where he was for a while, then he chased Chu Li's footsteps and escorted her out from a distance. He didn't feel relieved until he saw Chu Li and the maid meet and leave safely.
After Sun Baoshan left for a while, Su Xiaolu and Chen Shi and Chen Xing came out. The three of them made a tacit agreement not to discuss the matter and went home together.
Thinking about Sun Baoshan, he will be nineteen in the next year, and it is time to get married.
Su Xiaolu didn't pay much attention to this matter.
As soon as the new year is over, the new year begins.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the two sisters-in-law were going home to visit relatives and pay New Year greetings, and the eldest brother and the second brother were accompanying them.
Su Shiyu was also taken away.
Su Sanlang and Chen Hu discussed it and decided to have dinner together.
Su Xiaolu accompanied Chen Shi to practice swordplay. In Chen Shi, she seemed to see herself who once practiced martial arts. She would not give up until she was exhausted. Chen Shi was taught by her. She was her sister and master.
Mrs. Qian and Mrs. Zhao were chatting about their daily life. Da Niu and Er Niu were pregnant one after another. Now Chen Da Niu and Chen Er Niu were together in Furong Continent. Qian wanted to go to Furong Continent to accompany her two daughters after they gave birth.
return.
As for Yucai, I have tried my best. I have already participated in the election at this year's New Year's palace banquet, and the final outcome is already determined.
They could also relax a bit, so Qian wanted to go to Furongzhou to spend time with his two daughters.
Of course Zhao supported it. She told Qian to rest assured and leave Chen Shi and Chen Xing to her care.
The two chatted and laughed, and Su Xiaolu felt that he was particularly gentle. Qian and Zhao had similar temperaments, and more importantly, they understood each other's emotions.
Guiyou and Old Man Wu were drinking and playing chess in the house. Occasionally, they could hear Old Man Wu yelling that he wanted to regret the game.
Su Xiaolu felt at peace in her heart, and she realized that this is the meaning of the word "home".
In the afternoon, there was a knock on the door outside.
Su Xiaolu flew over and opened the door. After the door opened, Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng held their children and looked at her with smiles.
Su Xiaolu was overjoyed: "Sister is back."
Su Xiaolu turned around and shouted to Mrs. Zhao: "Mom, my sister and brother-in-law are back, along with Xiaowei and Xiaoxuan."
Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng came back to visit relatives, making their 'family' very happy.
Hearing Su Xiaolu's shout, both Zhao and Qian came out, followed by Su Sanlang and Chen Hu.
Looking at Su Xiaoling's family of four, Mrs. Zhao burst into tears instantly. She smiled with tears in her eyes: "Quick, come in quickly."
"Third sister—Brother Heng."
Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng came back with their children, which was such a surprise to Mrs. Zhao. This was the first time Su Xiaoling returned to her parents' home to visit relatives on the first day of the new year after she got married, just like ordinary people do.
Mrs. Zhao has not seen Zhou Wei and Zhou Xuan since they were born. A few months have passed, and the ugly children who were red when they were born have grown into slender, white and tender skin. They look at people with clear big eyes, as if they know how to look at people.
say.
Zhou Heng greeted you respectfully: "Mother-in-law, father-in-law, it's my fault that I can't bring Xiao Ling back to visit you often."
Su Sanlang sighed in his heart, but just shook his head and said nothing.
Mrs. Zhao wiped away her tears and said, "Come home and sit down, let me take a good look at you."
They couldn't blame Zhou Heng, but as parents, they missed Su Xiaoling, so they couldn't deceive the thoughts of blame that arose in their hearts.
They understand etiquette, but they just can't restrain the deep thoughts in their hearts.
"Xiaowei, Xiaoxuan, do you still remember aunt?"
Su Xiaoling walked up to the two little guys. In an unfamiliar environment, Zhou Wei was particularly quiet, but Zhou Xuan looked left and right, full of curiosity to find out about new people and things.
Zhou Xuan was not afraid of strangers and soon reached out for a hug.
Su Xiaolu hugged her.
Mrs. Zhao hugged Zhou Wei and coaxed her softly. Zhou Wei clenched her fists and pursed her lips. She didn't cry, but she didn't relax either.
With the arrival of Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng's family of four, the atmosphere became lively. The family often talked about old things. There were many things that even if they were told once every year, they would never tire of hearing them.
Su Xiaolu was very happy. She secretly prayed in her heart that it would be great if we could get together like this every year.
Dinner was early. Even if they were still reluctant to leave, Su Xiaoling and Zhou Heng had to return to the palace.
Su Xiaolu sent them as a gift.
The carriage was on the street. Seeing them getting on the carriage, Su Xiaoling opened the curtain and said gently to Su Xiaolu: "Xiaolu, go back."
Su Xiaolu nodded and watched the carriage drive away before returning home.
When it got dark, Su Chong and Lin Yaoyao came back with their children. Su Hua and Sun Baoqian hadn't come back yet. Not long after Su Chong and the others came back, a boy from the Sun Mansion came to send a message, saying that Su Hua and Sun Baoqian would stay at Sun's house tonight.
.
Saying this is to send a message to the family.
After Su Sanlang and Mrs. Zhao found out, they felt relieved.
Su Xiaolu thought of what happened last night and wondered for a moment, but it was impossible for her to go to the Sun Mansion to eavesdrop. She washed up and went back to her room to sleep.
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At this time in the Sun Mansion, Sun Baoshan had told his parents, sister and brother-in-law the whole story. He also made it clear that he wanted to marry Chu Li.
Sun Tzu Qian and Lianshi were silent after hearing this.
Sun Bocheng sighed and said: "Baoshan, grandpa and your parents are not trying to stop you, but the gap between us and the Chu family is too big. Chu Leizhen is a fourth-grade general. His only daughter must not be sold at a low price. If he goes
Three generations back, our Sun family is also a family of military generals, and our Sun family has accumulated merits over several generations, and our Sun family matches that of the Chu family."
But unfortunately, the Sun family fell and his heirs withered. Now he has long distanced himself from the powerful courtiers and only engages in business.
Some of the friendship the Sun family had had was almost used when supporting Su Hua.