novelaction Chapter 733 Moving Out?
Chapter 733 Moving Out?
Xie San's words were somewhat melancholic and not very assertive. Both his tone and attitude revealed a sense of helplessness and bitterness.
Upon hearing this, the Xie family head stiffened instantly and couldn't help but scrutinize this son he had never paid attention to before.
This is his third son. Although his mother was not of high social standing, he was very beautiful.
Perhaps for this reason, Xie Sancai became the most handsome person in the entire Xie family.
Xie San's aunt is still alive, but for many years she has been spending her days in quiet contemplation, rarely venturing out.
The head of the Xie family couldn't even remember how long it had been since he last saw that woman.
Is it three years or five years?
He vaguely remembered that the girl who danced so beautifully back then had captured his entire heart.
But years have passed, and the women around him have never stopped.
No matter how beautiful a woman is, after looking at her for a long time, one will inevitably become somewhat tired of her.
The Xie family head didn't think there was anything wrong with his thoughts; after all, that's how men should be. Having three wives and four concubines, surrounded by beautiful women, there was nothing wrong with it.
But now, meeting his son's sorrowful gaze, he suddenly felt a little guilty.
"Did your aunt not come out of the Buddhist hall for this wedding?"
"My aunt said that she has long since stopped caring about worldly affairs and would rather live in the Buddhist temple for peace and quiet. However, after the tea ceremony tomorrow, my son and his wife will go to pay their respects to her."
"Well, that's true."
“Father, I know that my aunt comes from a humble background and has a lowly status. I don’t have any unreasonable demands. I am a son of a concubine, but now that I have my own family, I am an adult. Please let me live separately. At least, there will be more peace in the mansion.”
The Xie family head was taken aback, then, remembering Yu's identity, his expression turned slightly cold.
"Don't mention this matter again. You are a son of the Xie family, and I'm still alive and well. Why would I talk about leaving to live separately? Just stay in the manor. If there's anything at Butterfly Garden later, have your wife go to Madam."
"Yes, father."
Xie San stopped insisting. After years of getting along, he naturally knew what kind of person this father was.
He dislikes being contradicted or disobeyed.
And naturally, he wouldn't touch his sore spot at this time.
Back at the Butterfly Garden, the lights were on full display. Since it was their wedding night, the wedding candles were not to be extinguished.
The next morning, the couple washed and dressed, and went to the main courtyard to serve tea to their father and mother.
Throughout the journey, Ms. Yu carefully took each step, not daring to walk too fast.
In fact, even Yu herself didn't understand why her husband was walking so slowly today.
"Does it still hurt? Did I walk too fast?"
Hearing him ask her that, Yu's face flushed. She then realized the main reason why he was walking slowly. It turned out that he was worried about her physical condition.
"It's alright, thank you, my husband."
"What are you thanking me for? We're husband and wife now. From now on, I'm the only family member in the Xie family who will be with you. If I don't take care of you and cherish you, how will you live your life?"
He spoke softly, but fortunately, the maids who had come with him were all part of Yu's dowry, so Xie San didn't have to worry about anything.
Yu's eyes welled up with tears, "Husband?"
"From now on, we are husband and wife. As husband and wife, we are one. You will take care of my daily life, and I will also cherish you. From now on, you will be in charge of managing the affairs of Butterfly Garden. No one around me will enter the backyard. So, you can deal with the people in the backyard yourself without worry."
Madam Yu was stunned for a moment, but she quickly realized that this was telling her that he didn't trust any of the servants in the Butterfly Garden.
Madam Yu was a smart woman, and she nodded, "Alright, I understand. Rest assured, my husband, I will naturally take good care of everything in the Butterfly Garden."
"Yes, Madam Xie is a very clever person. Not only is she eloquent, but she is also very good at acting. Be careful. You are my wife. I married you so that I would have someone to rely on for the rest of my life, not so that others would bully you."
This time, Ms. Yu was quite flustered.
"Husband, what do you mean?"
"No matter what happens, don't be afraid to make a big fuss. Anyway, I am planning to move out, but my father disagrees. He feels that we are family and shouldn't move out. If things get out of hand, I'm afraid even my father won't be able to stop me."
"Yes, my husband, I understand."
The two entered the house one after the other, bowed respectfully, and were offered tea. The head of the Xie family then gave Xie San a set of writing implements and Yu Shi a famous painting by an ancient master.
Madam Yu had always liked these things, and when she saw her father-in-law's reward, she knew that he had put thought into it.
When it came to Madam Xie, she intended to make things difficult for them, but after receiving a cold, warning look from the master, she dared not say anything more. She simply said some admonishing words, then gave each of them a reward, and that was considered the end of the tea service.
When serving tea to the two elder brothers and their sister-in-law, there is naturally no need to kneel or bow.
However, none of these four people spoke without a hint of sourness.
Xie San pretended not to hear and ignored it.
Instead, the Xie family head frowned in displeasure.
When they were having their meal together, Madam Yu consciously stood beside Madam Xie, wanting to serve her mother-in-law the meal.
Because it was the first day of their marriage, the family was having a rare meal together.
Xie San's brow furrowed slightly. He couldn't recall any bride serving her in-laws on her wedding day. At least, he had never seen it in the Xie family.
The head of the Xie family merely glanced at Madam Xie indifferently. How could Madam Xie, a woman of such intelligence, not understand?
"Alright, we're all family now. The Xie family doesn't stand on ceremony. Just sit down and eat. Leave the serving to the maids."
"Yes, mother."
Ms. Yu obediently returned to her seat and slowly ate her food.
Xie San served her a dish, saying, "I heard you liked this yesterday. Try it and see how it differs from what your Yu family makes."
"Thank you, husband." Madam Yu blushed slightly as she picked up a piece of food and ate it, nodding with a smile without saying a word.
Seeing the loving couple, the wives of the eldest and second sons were naturally somewhat unhappy.
However, it was really difficult to do so in front of her in-laws, so she just glared at them unfriendly and didn't dare to say a word.
For two days in a row, Xie San and Yu Shi lived a simple and comfortable life.
On the third day, it was time for Madam Yu to return to her parents' home.