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After Ye Shuo exclaimed in surprise, he also realized that his actions were too disrespectful. However, he felt awkward for an instant, before he looked at Xu Yanzhu seriously and asked: "Cousin sister, are you really getting married?"

After saying that, Ye Shuo thought for a while, then asked with his eyes shining: "Which family's young master is it? Why haven't I heard of anyone getting married in Beijing? " The more Ye Shuo spoke, the more confused he felt. Only after thinking about the few people he knew who deserved to be his cousin, did he confirm that he did not remember wrongly.

"Cousin, I'm really getting married." Xu Yanzhu replied lightly. Seeing that his eyes were filled with curiosity, she pretended to be angry and said: "These things, are not things that you can ask."

'Cousin's words are wrong. A few days ago, mother was talking about this with father. She wanted to find a scholar or a High Scholar to be her husband. Before I came here, father had already started asking about this matter. "

Ye Shuo said those words with a serious face. Just by looking at his expression, one would not be able to tell that he was lying.

After hearing what Ye Shuo had said, Dong Shu's eyes lit up with excitement. She couldn't help but clench Xu Shiqiu's hand who was holding her hand tightly.

Sensing Young Girl's nervousness, Xu Shiqiu looked at Ye Shuo and closely questioned, "Did your mother really tell your father about your cousin's marriage?"

Of course. If Third Uncle doesn't believe me, you can write and ask Mother." Seeing that Xu Shiqiu didn't believe him, Ye Shuo was a little angry, but seeing his third uncle's serious look, he still patiently said, "Mother said that she doesn't have a daughter, and her two nieces only have Cousin Yanzhou to worry about. That's why I got father to watch out for Cousin Yanzhou. "Mother also said that it would be best if the Elementary Scholar was prepared to take the Imperial Examinations next year. This way, they would be able to set up a marriage agreement. Next year, they could wait for him to become a High Scholar, just in time to arrange a marriage for his cousin.

After hearing Ye Shuo's words, Xu Shiqiu actually believed him.

These words might have come from her sister.

"Then …"

"Third Uncle!"

Xu Shiqiu still wanted to continue to ask, but Xu Yanzhu cut him off, "Third Uncle doesn't need to ask, since Father and Mother have already chosen a husband for me, I will marry then, and no need to trouble Aunt and Uncle anymore."

Xu Yanzhu's tone was firm. After she finished speaking, she immediately stood up and bowed to Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu, "Third Uncle, Third Aunt, it's about time for me to pay respects to the Buddha. I'll be leaving first." With that, Xu Yanzhu turned and left without waiting for Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu to speak.

After Xu Yanzhu had walked very far away, Ye Shuo finally regained his senses and looked at Xu Shiqiu: "Third Uncle, my cousin, she …"

"This is not something you can handle. I will write to your mother about it and see what she has in mind." Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, the eyes of Ye Shuo, who was initially disappointed by what he had said, instantly lit up. Seeing his expression, Xu Shiqiu shot him a glance before continuing, "I will write this letter in secret to your mother. You are not allowed to peek at it!"

As soon as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Ye Shuo was like a rooster whose neck had been strangled. He wanted to laugh proudly but was unable to make a single sound.

Only, Ye Shuo was still a little unwilling in his heart.

Ever since he was young, he liked to inquire about his own background.

This was also the only thing that interested him.

"This is about your cousin's life, so you'd better remember my words. If I knew that you were spying on this letter, I would definitely teach you a lesson. " Just by looking at Ye Shuo's expression, Xu Shiqiu was able to guess what he was thinking. He first gave him a big stick, then continued: "However, there is still one thing that Third Uncle wants you to do secretly. It is something that you enjoy doing."

Ye Shuo was originally sad, because he thought of what his grandmother had said. Today's Third Uncle's words also confirmed that he knew that he had opened mufei's letter before.

However, after hearing what the Third Uncle said later, Ye Shuo still looked at him excitedly and asked: "Don't worry Third Uncle, as long as it's something that I like to do, I will do it well for you." As he spoke, Ye Shuo even patted his chest to show that he was very capable.

"This matter is not difficult to accomplish, but it is still difficult to accomplish."

The more Xu Shiqiu said this, the more interested he became. He couldn't wait to hear the specific arrangements of the Third Uncle.

"I will be going to the capital early next year, but I have been away from the capital for many years, so I do not know much about the situation there. Now, I want you to help me go back to the capital and investigate some things. If you find anything useful, you can write it all to me. As for how to contact me, I will tell you before you return to the capital. "Well, are you interested?"

"Interested!"

Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Ye Shuo immediately answered him, but after saying that, Ye Shuo immediately looked at Xu Shiqiu and chuckled: "However, Third Uncle, for information, you sometimes need to treat people to a meal, see …."

"I will give you the silver as well, but you have to control it well. You can't waste it."

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Ye Shuo did not have any more problems, he strongly patted Xu Shiqiu's shoulders, and after saying that he had eyes, Ye Shuo anxiously returned to his own courtyard, and started thinking about how to help the Third Uncle with this after he returned to the capital. Even the matter of him going out to play on the second day had lost its appeal.

As for the matter of Xu Yanzhu's marriage, Ye Shuo had already decided. Since Third Uncle did not say anything, and he was not allowed to peek at the letter, then he would wait until he returned to the capital to find out about it from his mother.

Even if he couldn't find out from mufei, his little brother who spent most of his time with mufei would be clear about this.

Just as Ye Shuo decided to buy something new from the outside world to trick his brother into asking for more information, Cui Hua also brought Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan back.

Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu received Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan at the Cicada Court in front of the Shihuan Courtyard. They had brought a lot of luggage with them, which gave Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu a fright.

"Didn't you say yesterday that there was no need to bring so much luggage? Why did they still bring so many useless things on their voyage? " Xu Shiqiu saw that Shi Yuan had finished speaking, but still smiled and did not speak, and directly looked towards Cui Hua who had gone to receive him.

"This servant has also asked about this, but Mister Shi said that 'the family is ruined for tens of thousands of years'. These things were slowly accumulated by him and Madam, and he is unwilling to throw them away." After Cui Hua said respectfully, she raised her head to look at Xu Shiqiu and continued: "Madam Shi originally planned to continue to rent a house in the town to house these things, but Mister Shi said that he believed that he and Third Young Master were fated to meet, and would definitely not exchange places in the future."

Xu Shiqiu's originally somewhat unhappy mood instantly became joyous upon hearing these words. He glanced at the Shi Yuan who still had a smile on his face, and said: "Yuanhang's idea is not bad." After saying this, he took another glance at the Zhu family before continuing, "This Ximing Courtyard is a small courtyard. It will be kept as a school in the back, and in the back will be the residence of Yuanhang and Madam.

There was a small kitchen in the backyard. If Madame wanted to eat her own food, she would have told the main kitchen the day before to bring some ingredients. If the Missus did not notify the Great Kitchen, the Great Kitchen would bring the prepared food directly.

I see that you do not like the service of strangers, so I will not arrange for you servants. In the future, if you explain what you need to do to the servants or to Cui Hua, someone will prepare to send it over.

Other than the servants who deliver food ingredients and water in the morning, as well as the few people who follow you to learn literacy, no one will disturb you in the afternoon.

Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan were very satisfied with Xu Shiqiu's arrangement.

Thank you, Third Young Master, for your meticulous arrangements. Shi Yuan could feel the satisfaction of the lady beside him. After he said these words to Xu Shiqiu, he paused for a moment before continuing, "This one has suffered a lot before.

Shi Yuan did not ask for a book at the beginning, but rather mentioned the brush, ink and paper, which was also a reminder to Xu Shiqiu.

"Of course there are. There's a study in the front yard that was reserved for Ocean Ahead." Xu Shiqiu continued to speak after seeing Shi Yuan speak in a straightforward manner, "If Yuanhang needs anything, just say it. I prefer interacting with people with this kind of personality."

Xu Shiqiu's explanation was clear, and it was no longer appropriate for Shi Yuan to pretend to not understand, "Yes, in the future, I will pay attention."

"In that case, you two can take a break for two days, so you can tidy up the place and see what's missing. When everyone is present, you can start teaching."

"Everything will be arranged by Third Young Master."

After Xu Shiqiu and Shi Yuan finished discussing these things, Xu Shiqiu did not return to the Shihuan Courtyard after leaving the Courtyard. Instead, he went to the Main Yard and informed Old Madame Xu of what Ye Shuo had just said.

"Mother, if Big Sister really can find a suitable husband for Yanzhu, how about you marry Yanzhu and go to Big Sister's place in the capital?"

"If your sister can really find a suitable husband for Yanzhu, even if mother risks her life to drive your second brother Second Sister-in-law out of her house, she must still make a good marriage for Yanzhu." After the Old Madame Xu finished speaking with determination, she sighed and continued, "It's just that Yanzhu's personality is too stubborn. The most important thing is still her."

"Mother, today I look at Yanzhu, as if I am truly prepared to listen to her mother's wishes and marry her cousin." After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he continued to speak with a frown: "I'm planning to bring Yanzhu and Ye Shuo out to play tomorrow, but Yanzhu is unwilling to go out. Also, Yanzhu is only eighteen years old now, how did she start to pay respects to Buddha? "

As Xu Shiqiu said this, he looked at his mother's expression, because he knew very well that his mother had to be respectful to him every single day.

Seeing his mother reveal a hint of displeasure after hearing that, he hurriedly continued: "I'm not saying that being courteous is bad, it's just that Yanzhu is currently only eighteen years old and not that old yet."

Hearing this, Old Madame Xu, who had thought that her son did not like her etiquette, felt a little better.

"I'll go and talk to her later. You should include her in this. If she really doesn't want to, I'll send someone to inform you again."

"Alright, then mother will speak of this matter." After Xu Shiqiu finished explaining about Xu Yanzhu, he then told Old Madame Xu about how he invited Shi Yuan to be his teacher.

When Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu left the Old Madame Xu's Main Yard, an hour had already passed.

"Master, you said that it's been so long. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law have not sent anyone to pick Yanzhu up yet. Why is it that Yanzhu still can't come out?" Dong Shu looked at Xu Shiqiu with a puzzled expression. After she asked the question, Dong Shu did not say anything and continued to speak: "Could it be that second brother and Second Sister-in-law did not say anything and planned to send people to bring Yanzhu away after a few days?"

"It's not impossible." Xu Shiqiu thought about Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law's personality for a while, and then said with a frown: "I originally thought that it would be safe if Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law didn't send any news to bring back Yanzhu, hearing what my wife has to say today, I actually think that this is very likely."

The more he said it, the more Xu Shiqiu felt that this possibility was extremely high.

"Then, hubby, do you need to hurry up and think of a way?" In Dong Shu's eyes, her master was the best. As long as her husband was around, there was no problem that couldn't be solved.

"Yes, I will think of a way to deal with this." After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he thought for a while before probing, "My wife, can your husband bring you to the capital for a round next year? It just so happens that it's not convenient for elder sister to leave the capital. Let's go see her and also meet the other two nephews. "

"Great!" As long as Hubby takes me, I'm willing to follow wherever Hubby goes. " Dong Shu immediately answered Xu Shiqiu right after she finished speaking, without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing her unhesitatingly speak up, Xu Shiqiu felt that his previous hesitation was just thinking too much.

Only, Xu Shiqiu did not know that his plan to go to the capital early next year would be disrupted because of someone who was about to arrive.