Zhao Shuning suddenly changed the subject.
She said, "So, the pain you felt at that time wasn't that real."
Xie Jing even forgot to cry and shout at this moment.
"Auntie, I was wrong—"
Zhao Shuning was sitting on a chair, holding a ruler in her hand.
"Then tell me where you were wrong. By the way, I don't agree at all with what you said to me before about your mistakes."
"Then where—was I wrong?"
As soon as Xie Jing said this, he saw Zhao Shuning waving the ruler in her hand up and down.
He said, "Me? I shouldn't have fallen in love with Chuchu. Although Chuchu is innocent, she has been in the brothel after all. Such a family background is not clean and will stain the Zhao and Xie families. Auntie, is this where I was wrong?"
"Really?"
That's good.
Finally, he answered correctly.
However, when he heard his aunt seemingly agreeing with him, Xie Jing actually felt a hint of sadness welling up in his heart.
It turned out that, like everyone else, his aunt also thought so. She also believed that Chuchu would bring unnecessary stains to the two great families.
At this moment.
Chuchu, who was coming to deliver medicine to Xie Jing, heard these words and stood still in the small courtyard. The medicine in her hand slipped and fell to the ground, making a sound.
Zhao Shuning looked over.
Chuchu's eyes were filled with tears again.
Xie Jing also saw Chuchu. There was guilt on his face, but he still couldn't say a single word of explanation.
Chuchu reached out and wiped the tears from her eyes.
She said casually, "I just came to deliver some medicine to Young Master Xie. I heard he was here, so I came. But maybe I was careless. There are plenty of medicinal materials in the Xie family's medical hall. My folk remedy probably isn't worthy of notice."
It was hard to tell whether Chuchu was referring to the medicine on the ground or herself.
She forced a smile and said, "Actually, I came this time to say goodbye to Young Master Xie. I'm grateful to Young Master Xie for protecting me all these years. I've stayed in Yunmengze for a long time. It's time for me to go somewhere else and find a new way to make a living."
If she had met Xie Jing before she went to the brothel to make a living, would everything have been different?
Chuchu squatted down.
She slowly picked up the medicine on the ground.
She managed to pick up all the medicine, but her tears kept falling like broken beads.
Xie Jing was still kneeling.
He didn't stand up.
Both the Xie and Zhao families were prominent families. Although he was a son of the Xie family and enjoyed all the glory, he also had to shoulder the family's honor.
Rather than saying that Zhao Xiangxiang and Xie Yu didn't allow Xie Jing to marry a woman from the brothel, it was more accurate to say that Xie Jing didn't dare to marry.
Although he was a playboy, he didn't dare to be negligent when it came to the family's honor.
"Xie Jing," Zhao Shuning said.
Xie Jing didn't respond. He just stared fixedly at Chuchu.
Chuchu's tears seemed to be hitting his heart one by one.
Others said that the second young master of the Xie family was extremely bold, but Xie Jing knew clearly that he was timid and cowardly. He didn't even dare to fight for the woman he loved.
"Xie Jing!"
Xie Jing quickly turned his gaze back.
He lowered his head.
"Auntie."
Chuchu was a bit surprised by this "Auntie" and looked at Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning said, "Tell me what you think."
Xie Jing said, "What else can I think?" How could I have the right to think?
"You don't need to be so dissatisfied. The shackles are all put on by yourself. If you don't say what you really think, how do you know everyone will oppose it?"
Xie Jing didn't say a word.
Xie Buyan stepped forward.
He bowed and said, "Auntie, actually, my younger brother has already mentioned this to my parents."
"Oh?"
"Father was extremely angry, and mother also disagreed."
It's only natural that Xie Yu and Zhao Xiangxiang didn't support Xie Jing and Chuchu being together. After all, Chuchu had been in the brothel. For the sake of the family's reputation, they had to consider it carefully.
"I'm not asking whether your parents agree or not. Xie Jing, just tell me whether you're willing to marry Chuchu or not?"
Chuchu bit her lip.
She wanted to leave.
But her feet didn't dare to move.
Maybe she didn't want to leave. She still had hope for Xie Jing.
"Xie Jing, you're a grown man. It's time for you to get married. There's nothing embarrassing about expressing your feelings."
"If I say it, will you all agree?" Xie Jing roared out of control.
Zhao Shuning didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled slightly.
This was the real Xie Jing.
"Go on," Zhao Shuning stretched out her hand. At this time, Yanran had come back. She quickly poured a cup of tea for Zhao Shuning. Zhao Shuning waved her hand, and a chair in front of the hall came behind her. She sat down gently.
Seeing Xie Jing looking at her in surprise.
She said again, "Go on."
Xie Jing had already mustered up all his courage when he said that sentence. He thought he would be whipped, but unexpectedly, his aunt seemed to be interested and sat down to listen to him.
"Auntie, I—"
As Xie Jing was about to stand up.
Zhao Shuning looked at him. Her eyes were somewhat intimidating, so Xie Jing slowly knelt down again.
Sure enough, the legendary aunt was decisive and resolute. Now it seemed that she was really extraordinary.
Just one look was more intimidating than his father's.
"Speak."
Although Zhao Shuning was Xie Jing's relative, she couldn't tolerate him being lawless anymore after he had done something wrong.
However, she wasn't so heartless as to personally break off his relationship with Chuchu.
So, the punishment had to be given, and the problem also had to be solved.
"Auntie, don't you also think that Chuchu, who has been in the brothel, isn't worthy of our noble Xie family? No matter what I say, you all won't agree. In that case, if you ask me to speak, I'll just be humiliating myself."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
She looked at Chuchu.
"Chuchu, come here—"
Chuchu hesitated for a moment but still walked towards Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning pointed at Xie Jing and said, "Do you understand this boy's feelings?"
Chuchu blushed and nodded.
Zhao Shuning said again, "Then are you willing to marry him?"
Chuchu was panicked and quickly said, "Please rest assured, Miss. I know my own status. I would never dare to have such a wild hope."
"You don't need to be so scared," Zhao Shuning comforted her softly.
"Miss—"
"I'm also an elder of this brat. Just tell me what you think. I'll figure out a way with Zhao Xiangxiang and Xie Yu. Although they seem decisive on the surface, they're kind-hearted. If they know that you two love each other deeply, they definitely won't break up the lovers."
The air.
Seemed to freeze for a moment.
Chuchu and Xie Jing looked into each other's eyes. For a moment, although they were silent, their deep affection was already obvious.