It has been nearly a year since the Xie family first proposed engagement.⊥, during this period, the Xie family proposed to the Ji family several times. The reason why the two of them have never been engaged is entirely due to some objective factors.

Xie Huaijin believed that Ji Xiaotang should have the same idea as him in this matter. So when Ji Xiaotang said he wanted to wait a little longer, Xie Huaijin was not only surprised, but also a little hurt.

Ji Xiaotang looked at Xie Huaijin's reaction in his eyes and sighed slightly in his heart.

"Brother Huaijin, there is a severe drought outside now. Not only my parents, but I think Uncle Xie and Uncle are also worried. Besides, she is deeply hurt by my sister's affairs, so I want to wait a little longer and wait until she recovers better, so as not to cause any harm to her." Ji Xiaotang said what she thought was.

Now it is a turbulent time, and the two of them are still young, so the engagement matter is still temporarily suspended.

This is not just Ji Xiaotang's idea, but Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er think so too. Now Ji Xiaotang tells Xie Huaijin in person that he does not want his parents to hurt their relationship because of this incident.

Xie Huaijin has always been obedient to Ji Xiaotang, but he was a little unwilling to get engaged, so he showed some of it on his face.

Xie Huaijin didn't speak, and Ji Xiaotang also calmed down. She knew that Xie Huaijin needed some time to relieve her mood. Changsheng was in Ji Xiaotang's arms, and he couldn't understand the two of them, but he was happy to hear the two of them. Now, if the two of them stopped talking, Changsheng was not happy. He twisted in Ji Xiaotang's arms, and then reached out to pat Xie Huaijin.

"Brother, Brother Jin."

Changsheng's chubby little slap fell on Xie Huaijin, and seemed to wake Xie Huaijin up all at once.

"Xiaotang, I understand, I will listen to you." Xie Huaijin looked at Ji Xiaotang and said.

"I'll ask you for Uncle Xie and I'll do it for you, Brother Huaijin." Ji Xiaotang faced Xie Huaijin's gaze. Xie Huaijin's deep affection seemed to be mixed with worries.

This is something Ji Xiaotang didn't want to see, but the world is like this. There is nothing we can do about it, just hope that the clouds will clear up soon.

Xie Huaijin discussed with Ji Xiaotang for a few more words, then turned around and walked into the room. He wanted to tell Mrs. Xie his decision before Mrs. Xie spoke.

In fact, after thinking about it, Ji Xiaotang's words made a lot of sense. With the friendship between the two families and the friendship between them, Ji Xiaotang is only twelve years old, so the marriage is really not in a hurry.

Although he was anxious to mention it, to be honest, he did not expect that Xie Magistrate Xie and Mrs. Xie would support him, especially Xie Magistrate Xie.

Later, the Ji family was urging him several times, but it was all the ideas of Xie Magistrate.

And the Ji family and Xiaotang...

Xiaotang should not speak, he should have stopped Xie Magistrate Xie and Mrs. Xie. But he did not stop him, but was determined to settle the marriage as soon as possible, so that no matter what happens in the future, Ji Xiaotang will be his.

What can happen later? Even if something happens, it will not affect him and Ji Xiaotang, right?⊥, why did he have this kind of thought? It's really...

Xie Huaijin smiled himself, as if this was the case to dispel the worries in his heart. Of course, nothing would happen. He and Ji Xiaotang were destined to be born.

When Ji Xiaotang returned to the house again, Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Ji Er laughed as usual. Mrs. Xie did not mention the engagement anymore, but just talked about the current drought with some concern and asked Ji Xiaoyun with concern.

"I can't even recover at home, so I should come out and walk around more." Mrs. Xie suggested.

"I think so too, just wait for Xiaoyun to raise her better."

According to Mrs. Ji's instructions, Ji Xiaotang must not be rough on this birthday. However, considering the situation outside, he saved a lot of money compared to last year, and only called a small show, and there was no lively scene.

After the banquet, Magistrate Xie had business work to do, so he took Mrs. Xie and Xie Huaijin to say goodbye first. Uncle Gu also wanted to leave, but was left by Mrs. Ji.

Gu Xia'er was called to the side hall by Ji Xiaotang for excuses.

"Do you have something to tell me?" Ji Xiaotang asked Gu Xia'er to sit down and asked. Today, Gu Xia'er came and shook Ji Xiaotang with someone on her back. Although Ji Xiaotang ignored it at that time, he remembered it in his heart.

"Yes." Gu Xia'er seemed a little anxious. "Jiang Qingshan is not sick, he is not in Qingyuan at this moment."

"Where did he go?"

"He hid it from others, but I still found out. Jiang Qingshan went to Huaiyuan."

"What did he do in Huaiyuan?"

"Jiang Qingshan has always suspected that Xiaoyun's husband was just Qin Boyang's death strangely. He also said that it must be the ruthless master of the third master. As soon as the matter came out, he secretly beat someone to Huaiyuan to investigate, but nothing was found. He was unwilling to give up, so he went by himself, saying that the evidence must be found."

"Then, should we use it as a handle to threaten us, or should we send my uncle to the yamen?" Ji Xiaotang sneered. When she heard the news, she was not only not surprised at all, but also showed no panic.

Gu Xia'er was stunned because she overheard that Jiang Qingshan was hesitating between these two options.

"Xiaotang, I know, the third master will definitely not do such a thing. But Jiang Qingshan can do everything, and I am afraid that he will fabricate evidence and frame you. Xiaotang, you should tell your father quickly and be prepared early." Gu Xia'er said, looking really anxious for the Ji family.

"I can." Ji Xiaotang nodded.

"He has no one available, so he has to do it himself?" Ji Xiaotang asked again. "Aren't Jiang Qiaoer and his wife still there?"

"He gave Jiang Qiaoer a farm and wanted to beat the couple to live in the farm. ∏∈,” Gu Xiaer said of Jiang Qiaoer and her husband, but she had no hatred.

Jiang Qingshan wanted to beat Jiang Qiaoer and his wife to the farm, but Jiang Qiaoer and his wife naturally refused, so they were now staying at Jiang Qingshan's family. Jiang Qingshan was helpless with these two people. These two people helped him do a lot and knew many things that he could not be told to others. He no longer trusted these two people, but he could not turn against each other and drove them away.

"Then Jiang Qingshan is not at home now..., do you want to stay in Yandai Hutong for a few days?" Ji Xiaotang said.

Gu Xia'er showed an exaggerated expression of gratitude on her face.

"It doesn't matter. They dare not do anything to me."

"It's good that you have confidence." Ji Xiaotang didn't persuade him much, "By the way, what's going on with the uncle?"

Speaking of uncle Gu, a layer of dark clouds covered Gu Xia'er's face.

"I don't listen to him, either." Gu Xiaer said slowly.

"Uncle, the old man, finally stopped betting anymore. What did you say to Jiang Qingshan?"

Gu Xiaer lowered her head and lightly nodded her head after a while.

Ji Xiaotang looked at Gu Xia'er for a while, but no longer planned to ask.

"The old lady is very worried about him, you know what it means. That's fine."

"I..." Gu Xia'er seemed to be indescribable.

Seeing that Gu Xia'er had no new news, Ji Xiaotang asked the little girl to take her to Old Lady Ji. Gu Xia'er looked at Ji Xiaotang and had to stand up and walk out.

If things could be resolved earlier, then she could get out of the quagmire earlier. However, it was not easy to gain Jiang Qingshan's complete trust. Thinking of Jiang Qingshan's increasingly explicit eyes when he looked at her, and the ideas her parents had made...

Maybe, maybe... Gu Xia'er bit her lip.

But if she takes that step, can she still come back?

...

Later, Ji Xiaotang came to Mrs. Ji's house and saw that Mrs. Gu's family and Gu Xia'er had already left. Mrs. Ji was quite disgusted.

"What's wrong with grandmother?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

"Nothing." Old Mrs. Ji just sighed and refused to say anything.

Ji Xiaotang didn't ask much. She knew that Mrs. Ji must have felt that Mrs. Gu's alienation, so she felt uncomfortable.

The next day, the people from Ren'an's mansion arrived.

Mu Hong and Mu Jiaying were on duty because they had important jobs. They couldn't come. Shen took Zhang, Mu Jiahao and Mu Wanjie all came, and Qi Younian was also here with them.

The Ji family was happy.

Shen brought a lot of things to Ji Xiaotang, and when Qi Younian asked someone to carry his gift to the house, everyone was surprised.

Qi Younian’s gift was four nanmu boxes. It seemed that each one was quite valuable.

"Ayou, you..." When Master Ji San saw it, he also felt that Qi Younian's gift was too exaggerated.

"It's not my gift. Someone asked me to celebrate Xiaotang's birthday." Qi Younian hurriedly explained.

Qi Younian celebrated Ji Xiaotang very simply. It was a shark-skin sheath, with a small dagger with gems inlaid on his hand. The dagger looked small and exquisite, and could be worn as a decorative strap on his body. However, the dagger itself was extremely sharp and self-defense.

Ji Xiaotang likes this gift very much.

Ji Xiaotang was also a little curious about the four boxes, because he heard Qi Younian say that someone asked him to send them, and he had a vague guess in his heart.

"Who asked you to give it to Xiaotang?" Master Ji San was already asking Qi Younian, and everyone's eyes in the room also fell on Qi Younian.

"Xiaotang will know after reading it." Qi Younian did not answer. Instead, he took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang answered the letter and looked at Qi Younian again. Qi Younian's eyes were deep, as if there were thousands of words but it was difficult to speak.

Ji Xiaotang's heart moved slightly. After thinking for a moment, he handed the letter back to Qi Younian's hand.

"No matter who it is, Ayou thanked him for his kindness. It was just a birthday, so how could he receive this generous gift?"

Qi Younian's eyes flashed slightly, but he did not put away the letter.

"Xiaotang, the person who asked me also brought a message. He said, if you refuse to accept gifts, you will not recognize him as a friend." Qi Younian spoke without any emotion, but just faithfully brought the message to Ji Xiaotang, just word-of-mouth.

When he said this, Ji Xiaotang became more convinced of the identity of the gift giver and couldn't help but hesitate.

"Xiaotang, please accept it." Qi Younian handed the letter to Ji Xiaotang again.

Ji Xiaotang looked up at Qi Younian. Qi You nodded gently, but his expression in his eyes became even more complicated.

Ji Xiaotang still opened the letter.

There was only a simple page of paper, just a few short sentences. The signature was the word Zhen of the dragon, phoenix and phoenix. The letter was indeed written by Qin Zhen. Ji Xiaotang put away the letter and briefly explained to Mrs. Ji Er, and then asked someone to carry the four nanmu boxes down.

Compared to the gifts given by Qin Zhen, Qin Zhen’s gift is what needs attention.

After that, Ji Xiaotang found an opportunity to invite Qi Younian to the flower hall.

"Ayou, do you have something to say and have something to tell me?" After a few chats, Ji Xiaotang asked when he saw Qi Younian absent-minded.

Qi Younian didn't answer for a moment, but his eyes were slightly frozen at the sight of Ji Xiaotang. He did have a lot to say, but he didn't know where to start. Some things he had to tell Ji Xiaotang, but perhaps he was good to Ji Xiaotang because he was hiding them.

"Ayou, just be me, don't underestimate me." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

Ji Xiaotang's smile obviously relaxed Qi Younian's spirit a lot. Yes, he shouldn't underestimate Ji Xiaotang. Although Ji Xiaotang is not old, he is not a little girl who can't stand things.
To be continued...