Chapter 1480: Brother Xuxu Side Story (Part 2)
Yueyao sarcastically said: "If you were as sensible as your second brother, would Mother have to worry? It’s just because your second brother isn’t here. If he were, Mother would be much more at ease." When Brother Feifei was around, Brother Xuxu behaved well and didn’t dare to cause any trouble.
Brother Xuxu immediately fell silent.
On Brother Xuxu’s way back to the military camp, he ran into Meng Cheng. After greeting Brother Xuxu, Meng Cheng tentatively asked, "An Xu, the other day I went to your house to find you for a drink, but your gatekeeper said you were out on some business."
Brother Xuxu smiled and said, "Yes, there was something." As for what it was, even though they were friends, since it was a family matter, he didn’t feel the need to tell Meng Cheng.
Meng Cheng felt a bit awkward.
They had two days off per month. Meng Cheng left the camp with Brother Xuxu and said, "An Xu, if you have nothing to do these two days, let’s invite Wen Ning to Hongfu Restaurant. I heard the restaurant has several new dishes."
Brother Xuxu thought of Yueyao’s words and shook his head, "No need, I have some things to do back home."
Meng Cheng laughed and said, "Is it about getting engaged? I’ve heard that Lady Lian has been looking for a wife for you recently!" Actually, Meng Cheng was quite puzzled; his sister was excellent in every way, so why didn’t Brother Xuxu take a liking to her? He’d already created so many opportunities.
Brother Xuxu shook his head, "No, it’s some family matters." This time when he returned, it was unavoidable. Oh well, he thought, if they wanted him to look, he’d look, and at worst, he’d just say he wasn’t interested.
Meng Cheng observed Brother Xuxu’s troubled look, thought for a moment, and asked, "Are your parents forcing you into marriage?"
Brother Xuxu felt a bit annoyed at this and said, "My mother is the most reasonable person; how could she do such a thing?" His mother had always respected their opinions and would not do such a thing.
Meng Cheng smiled and apologized.
When Brother Xuxu returned home, he saw that the gatekeeper was all smiles, and before he could ask, the gatekeeper proactively said, "Master Third, the Princess has given birth, to a little girl."
Yueyao was delighted to know it was a girl, saying it’s best to bloom before bearing fruit. An Zhichen wasn’t too concerned, as long as the Princess could give birth, he wasn’t worried about not having a grandson. Brother Shengsheng, being a first-time father, cherished both his daughter and son like precious gems. Since the three of them had such attitudes, naturally, the servants were all delighted.
Brother Xuxu said unhappily, "How come no one told me about such a big event? I’m going to be an uncle."
The gatekeeper was a bit confused; Brother Xuxu was an uncle, not the father, so there was really no need to inform him specially. Of course, this was what the gatekeeper thought and wouldn’t say: "The Princess gave birth only yesterday, and the Earl and Madam probably knew you were coming home today, so they didn’t send someone to inform you specially, Young Master."
Brother Xuxu reluctantly accepted this reason and headed to the Princess’s Mansion.
Brother Shengsheng, being a first-time father, was still excited. Seeing Brother Xuxu, he smiled and said, "Third Brother, come quickly and take a look at Sister Yuan."
Brother Xuxu looked at his niece, not yet grown, and genuinely thought she was quite ugly. But this he couldn’t say in front of his brother, or he’d surely be scolded. Brother Xuxu found it odd; when he was young, he always bullied his older brother, but since their father returned, in front of his brother, he only listened obediently: "Brother, I didn’t expect you’d be a father now."
Brother Shengsheng looked at Brother Xuxu and said, "Mother has matched you with Miss Ping. This time back, go see her, and if you like her, seal the deal quickly to ease Mother’s worries about you." Brother Shengsheng was unaware of the fuss Brother Xuxu had caused earlier; if he knew, Brother Xuxu would likely be in for a beating.
Brother Xuxu was puzzled, "What if Miss Ping isn’t good?"
Brother Shengsheng gave Brother Xuxu a look, "When has Mother’s judgment ever been wrong?" If it was his father, he’d need to think twice. But since it’s someone his mother liked, it must be a good one.
Brother Xuxu touched his nose and said, "Hm."
Yueyao, hearing that Brother Xuxu took the initiative to meet Miss Ping, was very pleased and said, "Xinrong is really a good child. Mother believes you’ll like her." A mother knows her child best; Yueyao understood Brother Xuxu’s temperament well, knowing he wouldn’t fancy the conventional "perfect young lady." Ping Xinrong, being the youngest, was innocent, adorable, and good-tempered. Yueyao felt Brother Xuxu and Xinrong would get along well.
Brother Xuxu quickly nodded and said, "If Mother approves, she must be good."
Yueyao smiled and said, "Nonsense, your wife is someone you should spend a lifetime with. Even if Mother thinks she’s wonderful, if you don’t, it won’t work. Go see her tomorrow, and if you genuinely feel she’s not right, we’ll keep looking."
