Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 606 - 608: Joyous Occasion (Part 3)

The Grand Dowager wanted to send her off, but Old Madam Shen pointed to Xiqiu and said, "Let her see me off, you can rest in the room."

The Grand Dowager nodded toward Xiqiu, and Xiqiu supported Old Madam Shen out the door. As they walked on the path, Old Madam Shen held her hand and praised, "I’ve heard people say Fourth Master Xiao married a capable woman; today I finally see it. With so many people coming and going, everything is arranged by you alone without any slip-ups. Truly commendable!"

Xiqiu blushed hearing this and replied, "It’s not my arrangement. The housekeepers in the mansion are experienced; they can handle these things well without my instructions."

Old Madam Shen smiled, nodding silently, and said, "Even if the housekeepers handle it, you must have authority. I’ve heard you just took over the management and can now even handle such major matters... Whether one is capable or not, everyone is watching."

"It’s due to your tolerance," Xiqiu smiled as she supported Old Madam Shen towards the door. She knew that Old Madam Shen probably had more to say to her.

But until they reached Yimen, nothing was said. It was only when they reached the carriage did Old Madam Shen turn her head with a smile, saying, "Come visit at the mansion when you have time; Zhenzhen often thinks of you."

Xiqiu nodded in agreement, "I’ll definitely come, I’ll definitely come!"

Old Madam Shen gave her a satisfied look before a housemaid helped her onto the carriage.

As the carriage gradually moved away, Xiqiu turned around to look at the empty courtyard and watched the busy housemaids pass by and greet her. It was then that she realized that today, no one had mentioned Second Madam or Tong Xiyan.

She lifted her head to gaze at the slowly setting sun, whose fiery glow cast a beautiful reflection across the entire garden, and she suddenly started laughing.

Softly...

In the evening, Fourth Master Xiao and Xiao Yanyi were both seven-tenths drunk, with Xiao Yanyi even staying overnight in the Grand Dowager’s Warm Pavilion. Xiqiu handled a heap of matters in the mansion and only rested after serving Fourth Master Xiao to wash up, late into the night. The next morning, she and several housemaids counted the gifts from different mansions, recorded them and stored them in the warehouse. The original steward Nanny Guan from the warehouse was still kept in charge; she was Second Madam’s dowry and Xiqiu couldn’t change her at this critical juncture, though she was more sensible and had improved her conduct compared to before.

Having busied herself with warehouse and kitchen matters for most of the day, she then began preparations for Xiao Yanzheng’s return home tomorrow. She also asked someone to take many children’s snacks to Siliu’s house as a thank-you gift for the bed. Siliu returned two pairs of shoes, and when Min and Xing returned from study hall, they ate snacks with the three children. Xiqiu then accompanied Fourth Master Xiao to the Grand Dowager’s room to offer greetings. Xiao Yanyi, still recovering from his hangover, looked pale as they left, and the Grand Dowager said to Xiao Yanyi, "These are not words I should be saying, but since there’s no one to manage your household, only I can arrange things. I’ll pick two girls from my staff to serve you. Madam Shen is alone, and her health is not convenient, without anyone to attend to the cold and warmth."

Xiao Yanyi lowered his gaze and pondered for a long time, looking at Xing sleeping beside the Grand Dowager before finally nodding, "For these things, mother, handle them as you see fit."

The Grand Dowager looked at him with pity, nodded, and said, "Go about your business; I have everything planned."

Xiao Yanyi stood up, "Then I’ll be leaving." Yet when leaving, his steps were somewhat unsteady.

The Grand Dowager watched him, letting out a long sigh.

On the next day of Xiao Yanzheng’s return home, early in the morning, Xiqiu waited with people at Yimen. From a distance, she saw the black lacquer flat-headed carriage of the Pang Family stop, Xiao Yanzheng alighted holding onto a maid’s hand and swiftly walked towards her. Her complexion was rosy, eyes bright, the smile on her lips extending to her eyes. Xiqiu smiled and said, "Little Aunt."

"Fourth Sister-in-law," Xiao Yanzheng walked over and deeply curtsied to Xiqiu, raised her head with eyes already moist. Xiqiu also looked at her with tears in her eyes, taking her hand.

Master Pang was dressed in a straight red attire, appearing very gentle and polite. He cupped his hands as a salute to Xiqiu, also calling out, "Fourth Sister-in-law." Xiqiu slightly bowed in return, realizing only now that Master Pang’s full name was Pang Guibin.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, how is Mother?" Xiao Yanzheng blushed, changed the subject as she held Xiqiu’s arm.

Xiqiu nodded with a smile, "She didn’t sleep very peacefully the night before, she and Nanny Wu went to your room for a while at midnight..." Xiqiu said with a smile, Pang Guibin followed them from behind.

Xiao Yanzheng shed tears, chokingly said, "I’ve also been thinking about you." She whispered to Xiqiu, "I haven’t slept well these past two nights."

"That side will be your home from now on; you’ll gradually get used to it." Xiqiu spoke softly too, patting Xiao Yanzheng’s hand, "Let’s go to mother; she’s really looking forward to seeing you."

The three of them went to the Grand Dowager’s room.

The First Madam, per the Grand Dowager’s request, still came, while the Second Madam didn’t attend due to her physical discomfort. Fifth Madam and Fifth Young Master were still in Tongzhou; they were supposed to return, but the Teng Family’s matters were unfinished. Chief Duan’s thorough investigation was still ongoing; after the Teng family’s First Young Madam fell ill, Second Young Master and Third Young Master were imprisoned too, leaving Fifth Young Master busy without time.

The spotting ceremony was relatively simple, Pang Guibin seemed to have a good temperament, responding politely to the Grand Dowager’s questions. Xiqiu then learned that although the Pang family’s house wasn’t big, it was good that they had few people. Pang Guibin’s older brothers were still in Guangxi, with only his parents living here and some relatives temporarily staying; Xiao Yanzheng stayed for two days and seemed to get along well.

After the meal, Xiao Yanzheng accompanied the Grand Dowager for a nap, then ran to Xiqiu’s room to chat. Xiqiu asked, "Are First Master Pang and Old Madam Pang treating you well?"

"Father-in-law is cold and only spoke a word, but mother-in-law is very amiable!" Xiao Yanzheng said, eyes full of a sweet smile. Xiqiu leaned in and asked by her ear, "And how about our Master Pang, is he good to you?"

"Fourth Sister-in-law." Xiao Yanzheng glared at Xiqiu coquettishly but still lowered her head and whispered, "He... is very good to me."

Seeing her this way, Xiqiu finally felt at ease.

It’s said Tong Minzhi once bitten by a snake, but wasn’t she the same, always hoping the women around her could marry the ideal husband and live a harmonious and beautiful life.

They had an early dinner in the afternoon, and Xiqiu had return gifts prepared and loaded onto the carriage. Together with the Grand Dowager and First Madam, they saw Xiao Yanzheng off; a new house shouldn’t be vacant for a month, so Xiao Yanzheng had to return to the Pang family even if she came back during the day.

At night, Xiqiu lay in bed, sighed and said, "I initially thought he would be like First Master Pang, with a sternly serious face... but now, it appears he’s more like Old Madam Pang..." Fourth Master Xiao lay beside her, raising a brow, "Is that good or bad?"

"Of course, it’s good," Xiqiu smiled and said, "Ancient people say, ’A son like the mother is like gold building walls,’ isn’t that fortunate?"

Hearing this, Fourth Master Xiao laughed heartily and pinched Xiqiu’s nose, saying, "Little girl, speaking such mature words."