Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1396 - 572: The Death of Brother Xin (Part 1)
Death of Brother Xin (Part 1)
April is the season when plants are about to turn green, and flowers are on the verge of blooming.
Yueyao had already planted quite a number of flowers, plants, and trees in the garden, and most of them had taken root. Now, walking through the garden felt much better.
Kexin came in from outside, smiling: "Mother, Sister Yanqi invited me to play tomorrow." Kexin still loved going to the Ma Family’s place; her aunt was very kind, and Yanqi treated her well too.
Yueyao smiled and patted Kexin’s head, saying with a smile: "Since Yanqi invited you, you should go!" Her daughter was becoming more and more lively, which made Yueyao very happy.
When Kexin was about to go to Ma’s Mansion, Yueyao instructed the maid and the old nanny by Kexin’s side: "Don’t leave her side." It wasn’t that she was worried about Zhuang Ruolan’s care, but she remembered when Zhuang Ruolan mentioned Ma Chengteng’s intention of matchmaking Kexin with Brother Peipei, so she thought it wise to be cautious. She only had one daughter, and she didn’t want Kexin to experience the same marital ups and downs as she did.
In the evening, Xiang Wei learned that Yueyao allowed Kexin to visit the Ma Family, and asked: "Are you truly considering marrying Kexin to Brother Minmin? The child has no other shortcomings, except being a bit frail." She didn’t want Kexin to marry someone with poor health.
Yueyao was puzzled and asked: "Why do you say that?" She remembered that Brother Minmin had good health, so why did Xiang Wei say he was frail?
Xiang Wei didn’t deny that Brother Minmin was studious and talented: "Last month, Brother Minmin caught a cold and took half a month to recover." In their family, not to mention the three brothers Shengsheng, but even if Kexin caught a cold, she would recover in three to five days. Yet Brother Minmin took half a month to recover from a minor cold, obviously indicating he was too weak.
Yueyao kept this matter in mind. No matter how good Brother Minmin was, if his health wasn’t good, it wouldn’t work: "I understand."
The next day, when Kexin went to the Ma Family, Yueyao had her bring some medicinal herbs. There was no need to say things explicitly; everyone was smart, and a hint was enough to convey each other’s intentions.
Zhuang Ruolan, seeing the medicinal herbs sent by Yueyao, could probably guess Yueyao’s intentions. However, Zhuang Ruolan wasn’t mad; she was actually quite pleased, as it indicated that Yueyao favored Brother Minmin.
In the evening, Zhuang Ruolan talked to Ma Peng about this. Then she said: "Old Master, as far as I know, not only do the three brothers Shengsheng practice martial arts for half a day every day, but Kexin also practices a set of punches with Yueyao every morning and evening, which is why Kexin is so healthy. Do you think it’s time for Brother Minmin to exercise more too?" With Brother Minmin’s current condition, Yueyao’s approval aside, there’s no way An Zhichen would agree. Even though the two families are close and Yueyao is interested, without An Zhichen’s consent, Yueyao’s consent would be in vain.
Ma Peng was very strict with his sons. This strictness had its advantages and disadvantages; the advantage was that all three sons were motivated to study under Ma Peng’s pressure, but the disadvantage was that their health deteriorated. If not for Zhuang Ruolan’s repeated persuasion, the health of Brother Wei and the three brothers would be even worse now.
Ma Peng fell into deep thought.
Zhuang Ruolan hurriedly said: "Old Master, honing skills doesn’t hinder the chopping of wood; find a good martial arts master, and let Brother Minmin and the others follow him for one Shichen." Every time Zhuang Ruolan saw the three brothers Shengsheng lively like little tigers, rarely getting sick once a year, and even if they did, they recovered in a few days, while her sons, the younger one was fine, but the older two took half a month to recover from a minor cold, it worried her greatly. Taking this opportunity of Yueyao’s reminder, she wanted to convince Ma Peng.
Ma Peng thought for a moment and said: "Alright, but if they’re going to learn, they must learn well." The reason Ma Peng agreed so promptly this time was because Brother Minmin’s illness deeply affected him. Without a comparison, it would have been different, but with the comparison to the three brothers Shengsheng, he realized his sons’ physical condition was indeed poor.
Thus, Brother Wei and the three brothers sank into deep waters and fierce flames again. However, Ma Peng and Zhuang Ruolan’s reaction not only satisfied Yueyao but also made Zhuang Ruolan feel that the other side was very sincere.
Xiang Wei said: "If Brother Minmin is also interested, this match is quite suitable." Xiang Wei meant that if Brother Minmin also liked Kexin, this marriage would be quite perfect.
Yueyao felt that about her daughter, it wasn’t just boasting; how could Brother Minmin not be satisfied: "Once Brother Peipei’s and Brother Wei’s marriages are resolved, after Brother Minmin passes the provincial examination, the engagement can be settled." Once engaged, the two children could develop feelings, and after a few years, when they got married, everything would fall into place.
