Chapter 363 Proposing marriage at home
Chapter 363 Proposing marriage at home
"No complaints." Xiao Cao murmured timidly, her voice as quiet as a mosquito's hum. She lowered her head, fiddling with the corners of her clothes with her hands, seeming a little nervous and shy.
"No dissatisfaction? Then why don't you agree to my proposal?" Qi Xingyun frowned, looking at the petite woman in front of him in confusion.
Xiao Cao'er bit her lip and raised her voice a little, but still sounded cautious: "I... I'm still young!" After saying this, her face turned red instantly, like a ripe apple.
Qi Xingyun was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Xiaocao'er meant. He smiled slightly, stepped forward and took Xiaocao'er's hand, and said gently: "I know, that's why we're getting engaged first. I'm worried about getting engaged to you first, and then we'll get married after you reach the age of 15. How about that?" His eyes were full of expectation, hoping to get a positive answer from Xiaocao'er.
"It will take many years for me to reach the age of 15? Can you wait?" The girl blinked her bright eyes and looked at Qi Xingyun with a little doubt.
Qi Xingyun smiled slightly, his eyes firm and gentle, and said slowly: "I have waited for so many years, what will happen if I wait a few more years?" His voice seemed to carry a reassuring power.
Xiao Cao'er bit her lip, a worried look on her face, and asked softly, "But will the emperor agree? After all, there is a huge gap in our status..." She had been worried about this matter.
Qi Xingyun raised his head slightly, looked into the distance, then turned to look at Xiaocao'er, smiled faintly and said: "Don't worry about this marriage. As long as grandma and aunt agree, the emperor will not have any objection." His tone was full of confidence.
"Really?" Xiao Cao'er still didn't quite believe it, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Qi Xingyun gently held Xiaocao'er's hand and said seriously: "I'm so old, it's rare that you don't despise me, how could I not agree?" After that, he gently scratched Xiaocao'er's nose with his other hand.
"Okay, then you try to discuss it with grandma and the others. If they don't agree, then I really can't do anything about it." Xiao Cao'er's voice became lower and lower. She lowered her head, and fiddled with the corners of her clothes nervously with her hands.
"Okay! Leave it to me. I'll talk to grandma, aunt, or the emperor. You wait for me, okay?" When Qi Xingyun saw that Xiaocao'er agreed to let him communicate with the elders, the big stone that had been hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground.
Just like that, the two of them suddenly fell into silence, and no one spoke again.
After a while, Xiao Cao'er seemed to remember something. She looked up at Qi Xingyun and asked, "By the way, Brother Xingyun, when will my second brother come back?" Her eyes were full of anticipation and longing.
"It should be soon. I estimate it will only take a few days." Qi Xingyun thought for a moment and replied.
Hearing this answer, Xiao Cao'er immediately asked: "Then... Brother Xingyun, do you think second brother will get a promotion this time?" She blinked her big watery eyes, staring at Qi Xingyun without blinking, waiting for his answer.
"Well... according to common sense, he should have a chance to be promoted. He made the greatest contribution this time!" Qi Xingyun said after thinking for a moment.
"Also, over the years, your family has contributed high-yield grains and new weapons. These contributions are clearly recorded in the archives of the current emperor.
I believe that it won't be long before His Majesty will reward you and your family according to your merits." The man said slowly with a smile on his face.
"Ah? It's been so many years, and I can still get a reward?" Xiao Cao'er asked with her big, watery eyes wide open, full of surprise and anticipation. Her eyes were as bright and moving as the twinkling stars in the night sky.
"Of course! Every contribution of your family, whether it's the high-quality seeds that can greatly increase grain production, or those powerful and amazing new weapons, have been recorded in detail in the book. Not a single one will be left out, and it is impossible for you to be treated unfairly." Seeing Xiaocao'er so excited, Qi Xingyun couldn't help laughing, and patiently explained to her why he had not given her any reward before.
"Uh-huh."
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