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Chapter 140 Dezhao's Marriage: Both Parties Show Interest (Please Subscribe, Please Vote)

“Unlike you, my husband, who are devoted to the Xu family’s business, I have been keeping an eye on things for a long time.”

Xu Mingwei laughed and gently pinched her nose. "Your husband is the head of the Xu family. If I don't care about the Xu family's affairs, do you expect Xueji and Yunnu to handle it?"

"I was just joking," Yang Ronghua quickly apologized.

"Do you think I can't tell?" Xu Mingwei's lips curled up slightly. "Stop joking. Tell me, which young ladies have you taken a fancy to? I'll have Zhao'er make time to meet them all another day."

"How could an ordinary young lady be worthy of our Zhao'er? Isn't there one right here in our family?"

Xu Mingwei instantly understood and pondered, "Qingyi is quite good. After embarking on the path of cultivation, her temperament has become increasingly outstanding as her cultivation level has deepened."

“Yes, although I haven’t met her many times, I genuinely like this quiet and gentle female immortal on the mountain.” Yang Ronghua’s eyes shone. “I also occasionally hear her name from Zhao’er.”

"I'm just not sure if Zhao'er has feelings for her. Besides, Wu Tao has been cultivating with Qingyi on the mountain for more than ten years. They say that feelings can develop over time."

Love for a long time?

Oh, it must mean something different from what Father said.

“That is indeed a problem.” Xu Mingwei rubbed his chin. “If the two of them are truly interested in each other, my Xu family would never do something like breaking them up.”

"Yes, I share the same concern."

"How about this, I'll go ask Father what he thinks first, see if he has any thoughts on Zhao'er's marriage, and then we can talk about Zhao'er and Qingyi."

"As my husband wishes," Yang Ronghua said, knowing that her husband greatly respected his father, and said no more.

There was a long silence.

"Madam, have you rested well?"

Yang Ronghua was stunned for a moment, then her face turned red, and she said with a coquettish smile, "Husband, you are so annoying."

"Hehe~"

The next day.

Xu Mingwei then went to find Xu Chuan and talked to him about Xu Dezhao's marriage.

"Zhao'er's marriage? Oh, he's eighteen now." Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "You're his father, so you and Ronghua can decide this. Your mother and I have no objections."

Bai Jing smiled and said, "It seems you and Ronghua have found a suitable match. Tell me quickly, which family does she belong to, how old is she, and what is she like?"

Xu Chuan waved his hand and said with a laugh, "Why are you in such a hurry? Let your son speak slowly."

Bai Jing smiled shyly.

Xu Mingwei said, "Ronghua and I both have our eyes on Shen Qingyi."

Bai Jing's eyes lit up. "That girl is a celestial master. She is indeed a good match for our Zhao'er. Moreover, she has grown up in our family since she was a child. Although she is a bit older, her appearance and temperament are both excellent."

"How can she be a little older? A woman three years older than her husband is like a gold brick, ensuring that Zhao'er's lineage will prosper."

"You're full of twisted logic," Bai Jing retorted with a laugh.

"However, the marriage should not be rushed. This is a critical moment for the Xu family, and the same applies to Zhao'er," Xu Chuan added.

"Indeed, I have also considered this. If Qingyi is willing, then let's get engaged first, and then formally get married in a year or two."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

“However, I have some concerns. I’m afraid that if Qingyi and Wu Tao stay together for a long time, they might develop feelings for each other,” Xu Mingwei said.

Xu Chuan paused for a moment, then pondered, "I really didn't notice whether they had any feelings for each other."

After a short while, he continued, "Go find Ming Shu. She is often on the mountain and is closer to Qing Yi than we are. They are also about the same age. Let her go and test Qing Yi's feelings. Maybe she can find out her true feelings."

Xu Mingwei's eyes lit up immediately, and he clapped his hands, saying, "Father's idea is good. It's time to let Xueji contribute to our Xu family."

"I will go now."

Xu Mingwei immediately took his leave and hurriedly departed.

"This is the first time I've seen him in such a hurry," Bai Jing said, shaking her head and laughing as she pointed at Xu Mingwei as he left.

"After all, he will soon be an old man."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingshu's eyes lit up, and she grinned, "Zhao'er is of marriageable age, huh? Is she planning to take a shortcut to get ahead?"

"What's going on?" Xu Mingwei was completely confused.

"Father said that if I keep dragging this out, Zhao'er and the others will overtake me one by one. I guess that means they'll get married before me."

"Don't worry, I'll go up the mountain right now and ask Qingyi what she thinks. Brother, you should also try to find out what Dezhao thinks; maybe he doesn't like it?"

"Whether he likes it or not is irrelevant. His mother, father, mother and I all think this marriage is very suitable. Two cultivators marrying will greatly increase the chances of their offspring having cultivation aptitude."

"Big brother, you're just being stubborn!" Xu Mingshu said dismissively. "However, I also think they're quite a good match."

After Xu Mingshu finished speaking, she floated away and waved to Xu Mingwei, saying, "Big brother, I'm going. You can ask Zhao'er about it yourself."

Xu Mingwei shook his head, smiled, and turned to leave.

Xu Mingshu avoided the Yang family and went to Bihan Pool.

Bihan Pool.

Shen Qingyi's bamboo house.

Xu Mingshu arrived at the door and sent a telepathic message inside, "Is Qingyi here? I've come to see you."

Shen Qingyi opened her eyes from her meditation, and with a wave of her hand, she used her magic to remove the restrictions on the bamboo house, and the bamboo door opened.

"Aunt Mingshu, what brings you here? Please come in."

Would you like some tea?

"No, I just wanted to chat with you for a bit. I still need to go check on Little White and the others later."

Shen Qingyi nodded slightly. Xu Mingshu looked her over, nodded in satisfaction, and then sat down, saying, "By the way, Qingyi, how old are you this year?"

"I'm twenty-one."

"How long have you been staying at my Xu family's house?"

Shen Qingyi was slightly taken aback, but still answered, "I came to the Xu family when I was ten years old, and it has been eleven years now. Why does Aunt Mingshu ask this?"

"Let's chat casually. You seem to be quite old. If you hadn't come to my Xu family, you would probably be married by now."

Recalling her family's past circumstances, Shen Qingyi sighed and said, "Perhaps."

"Have you considered it yet? Is there anyone you like?" Xu Mingshu asked indirectly, "Like my fifth brother, Wu Tao, Dezhao, they are all a good match for you in age."

Shen Qingyi was taken aback and quickly waved her hand, saying, "I have never had any improper thoughts about Fifth Master."

"So you like Wu Tao? Dezhao?"

"I've always treated Wu Tao like a younger brother. As for Young Master Zhao, how could I possibly be worthy of him?"

Xu Mingshu's eyes lit up; there was hope!

He immediately clapped his hands and said, "What do you mean by worthy or unworthy? You are now a Qi Refining Level 4 Immortal Master. I've heard that female Immortal Masters are very popular. If you were in the county town, the number of young masters from noble families who wanted to marry you could probably circle the city walls."

Even the young masters of powerful cultivation families desire to marry a female cultivator of the same path.

“If you like it, I will go and ask my father right away. He is a man of his word in the Xu family. If he agrees to betroth you to Dezhao, neither my elder brother nor Zhao’er will have any complaints.”

"Aunt Mingshu, isn't this inappropriate?" Shen Qingyi said, feeling both hope and worry.

After all, she lived under someone else's roof and came from an ordinary family, so she had a sense of inferiority since childhood.

"Qingyi, it's not easy being a woman in this world. You have to learn to fight for yourself." Xu Mingshu patted her shoulder and said, "Look at me. I don't want to get married casually. What can my father, mother, and older brother do to me?"

Be tougher!

"I think you and Zhao'er have been together for so long, you must have developed some feelings for each other. I used to see you two chatting and laughing, so I thought you two got along very well."

However, Zhao'er is as dull as his father was when he was young, focusing all his energy on martial arts. The whole family has high expectations for him, so naturally, they neglect matters of the heart.

Shen Qingyi was also moved. Upon hearing this, she lowered her head shyly, her ears turning completely red.

"I'll do whatever you say, Aunt Mingshu."

"Haha, don't worry, I'm determined to be your matchmaker. Qingyi, you can continue your cultivation."

Shen Qingyi nodded slightly.

However, after Xu Mingshu left, he was unable to meditate for half an hour. He had never dared to hope for this before, but now his mind was filled with the image of Xu Dezhao.

Xu Mingshu went to see the three brothers: Crimson Gold White Tiger, Azure Fire Eagle, and the others.

They stayed for a while before going down the mountain.

And the other side.

Xu Mingwei also found Xu Dezhao and talked to him about this matter.

"Father wants to arrange a marriage for me?" Xu Dezhao pondered for a moment. "Father can decide. I'm fine with anything."

"Anything is fine?" Xu Mingwei shook his head and chuckled.

"Actually, this was proposed by your mother. I also asked your grandfather, and he said that you are of marriageable age, but the actual marriage can be delayed for two more years."

"Grandpa's thinking is very thoughtful," Xu Dezhao flattered from afar.

"Don't you want to ask your father and mother who chose this person for you?"

Xu Dezhao was taken aback. "Isn't it only natural for parents to arrange marriages and for matchmakers to do so?"

"How is Yao'er?"

Xu Dezhao frowned slightly. "Cousin Ruiyao? She's only thirteen, isn't she? And although we're cousins, we've only known each other for a few days."

Xu Mingwei smiled. "See? You refused instinctively, didn't you?"

“Apart from your grandmother, and of course your aunts, no one in our family believes in arranged marriages. Although you have read the classics on ethics and morality, you subconsciously hope to make your own decisions under the teachings of our ancestors.”

You just didn't realize it.

Xu Dezhao thought about it for a moment, and it was indeed true.

After all, he had an aunt who was unconventional like Xu Mingshu, and he spent much more time with her than with Xu Mingwei, so how could he not be influenced?

"So, Father, you're planning to let Zhao'er choose for herself?"

Xu Mingwei shook his head. "I've already picked one for you. What do you think of Shen Qingyi?"

"Qingyi? She is a celestial master. Although her aptitude is average, she has an excellent personality and outstanding temperament."

"So that means you like him?"

“Father, how could you say such a thing?”

Xu Mingwei laughed and patted him on the shoulder, "Kid, you're nowhere near as good as your dad in this area. Back in the day, your dad..."

"As I said, since you also have some preference in your heart, then Qingyi will do."

"Think it over carefully. After some time, how will you face her? Treating someone you like is not the same as dealing with us elders."

Xu Mingwei left with a smile, leaving Xu Dezhao behind.

"Shen Qingyi, huh?"

Xu Dezhao's mind was filled with memories of his time with Shen Qingyi, and his heart began to stir.

(End of this chapter)