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Liu Yuansheng was startled by Xiao Jinghan's actions. "Young Master, what are you doing?"

Xiao Jinghan was wrapping a red string, as thick as half his little finger, around Liu Yuansheng's hand. Liu Yuansheng asked in confusion, "What's this? Is it for praying for a good marriage?"

"You're asking for a child?" Xiao Jinghan glared at her. "You're already married, why are you still asking for a good marriage?"

"But do we both really need to wear these?"

Xiao Jinghan paused, then tied a tight knot around Liu Yuansheng's wrist.

"My sister-in-law gave this to me," he explained patiently. "She said Grandma will be checking it later. To put her mind at ease, it's best if we both wear them properly."

After saying that, he handed another red string to Liu Yuansheng and asked her to put it on for him.

Liu Yuansheng reluctantly accepted it, then watched as Xiao Jinghan rolled up his sleeves and stretched out his arm.

His wrists were thin, with bluish veins faintly visible under his skin, and a long scar on his forearm that looked like a sword wound.

Liu Yuansheng didn't dare to look too much, her fingertips pinching the red rope, carefully looping it around Xiao Jinghan's wrist.

Her movements were very gentle, but even so, her fingers still touched Xiao Jinghan's skin, tickling him like a feather gently brushing against his hand and arm.

He endured the itch and watched as Liu Yuansheng's slender fingers deftly moved up and down, tying a bow on his wrist.

"Alright," Liu Yuansheng said.

Xiao Jinghan turned his wrist over and admired it for a moment. "Hmm, it's quite pretty."

Liu Yuansheng frowned as she looked at the bow in his hand.

He was a man exuding masculinity, yet the bow tie on his wrist made him appear somewhat effeminate. Liu Yuansheng wanted to change Xiao Jinghan's knot to a single line, but before she could even speak, Ying'er called out from outside, "Young Master, Miss, are you two tied up yet? If you're done, come eat!"

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Inside the dining hall, the old lady sat cross-legged, smiling as she watched Xiao Jinghan and Liu Yuansheng return from the Temple of the Matchmaker.

Especially when she saw the red ribbon with a bow on Xiao Jinghan's wrist, her smile was incredibly radiant.

Previously, she had heard rumors that Xiao Jinghan and Liu Yuansheng's relationship was not harmonious, that Xiao Jinghan had a mistress and his heart was with the mistress who had given birth to his son, and that Liu Yuansheng had been living alone since marriage and would be divorced by Xiao Jinghan at any time, and so on.

At her age, she's practically a shrewd old woman, so she naturally knows that those rumors were deliberately spread to her by malicious people. But she knows perfectly well how Xiao Jinghan and Liu Yuansheng's marriage came about, so she's always been a little uneasy about it.

Furthermore, Granny Tian also told her that there had been no movement in their room for the past few days.

This startled her quite a bit. After inquiring further, she learned that Liu Yuansheng was on his period and it was inconvenient for them to have sex.

If you calculate the dates, these next few days are just the right time for them to have a baby!

Eager for a great-grandson, the old lady decided to take this opportunity to give the two a little nudge. She first put down her chopsticks, then slumped against the low table, and let out a long sigh: "Alas..."

The sigh was melodious and dramatic, filled with deep disappointment in her grandchildren. Xiao Jingzhuo was so startled that he dropped his spoon, wiping his mouth as he asked, "Grandmother, what's wrong?"

With a forlorn expression, Madam Shi said, "A few days ago, I received a letter from the Dowager Princess. She said that her third granddaughter-in-law gave birth to twins this month, and her fourth granddaughter-in-law is also pregnant. The doctor said that she will also have twins."

"They're both twins?" Xiao Jingzhuo shrank his neck. "Giving birth to two at once, that must be so painful!"

"Is that the point?" the old lady asked, patting the table.

Xie Qinghe and Liu Yuansheng dared not speak anymore. Xiao Jingting had a cold face, thoughtfully fiddling with the jade beaded string in his hand, his expression equally unpleasant.

Even Xiao Jinghan dared not eat the pearl tofu in front of him. He put down his chopsticks and respectfully said to the old lady, "What are your instructions, madam? Please speak."

"What else could I possibly want? I just want you to give me a great-grandson as soon as possible!"

"Isn't this an effort?" Xiao Jinghan said. "If you're not satisfied, then ask the Dowager Princess where the Taoist temple is. My elder brother, sister-in-law, Yuansheng, and I will go there tomorrow."

The old lady snorted after hearing this, "Then ask Yuansheng if she's willing to go with you?"

Liu Yuansheng, who was suddenly called out, trembled. Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Jinghan said, "Of course I'm willing. Yuansheng and I are a perfect match."

Liu Yuansheng's heart pounded with anxiety. Even though she knew Xiao Jinghan was just trying to appease the old lady, she was still very uneasy.

Fearing that Xiao Jinghan might utter some more nonsense, she quietly reached out and tugged at his sleeve, wanting to remind him. But Xiao Jingzhuo said incredulously, "Really, Third Brother? Everyone's saying you and Third Sister-in-law don't get along, and you're thinking of divorcing her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuansheng's hand, which was reaching out to Xiao Jinghan, suddenly stopped, slowly clenched into a fist, and withdrew.

Xiao Jinghan lowered his eyes and glanced at Liu Yuansheng, his gaze quickly sweeping over her pale face. He said quietly, "Really? How come I didn't know such a thing existed?"

"I've heard those outrageous things too," the old lady said unhappily. "It's all because of you, you wretched child!"

Xiao Jinghan smiled and said, "Grandmother, don't listen to the nonsense outside. Yuansheng and I are very much in love."

After saying that, he turned to the side and gently patted Liu Yuansheng's shoulder.

Liu Yuansheng swayed slightly, and under everyone's gaze, stiffly tugged at the corners of her mouth.

Xie Qinghe awkwardly stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "The gossipy women in the capital love to talk nonsense and stir up trouble when they have nothing better to do, always afraid that other people are doing better than them. If you ask me, Grandmother wouldn't pay any attention to those people!"

"He'er is right. I'm getting old and confused," the old lady said, agreeing with Xie Qinghe. "Alright, let's continue with our meal."

Liu Yuansheng then picked up her chopsticks again.

The vegetarian meals at Yuxu Temple were exquisite, with elegant names such as "Gentle Breeze Brushing Greenery," "Cloud-Dwelling Bamboo Shadows," "Lotus Heart and Pure Lotus Root," and "Exquisite Jade Bamboo Shoots." Although the flavors were light, they were very delicious, and the old lady enjoyed them very much, eating a lot of them.

Liu Yuansheng was eating at Yunqi Bamboo Shadow in front of her noodles when she noticed Xie Qinghe across from her giving her a meaningful look.

She looked over in confusion, and saw Xie Qinghe pick up a slice of lotus root. "Husband, try this lotus root dish."

As she spoke, she placed the lotus root slices into Xiao Jingting's bowl.

Xiao Jingting smiled faintly, "Thank you, Madam. Please have some more."

"Yes, my husband."

After saying that, she winked at Liu Yuansheng and then glanced at Xiao Jinghan beside her.

Liu Yuansheng was completely bewildered.

Is Xie Qinghe asking her to serve food to Xiao Jinghan as well?

Liu Yuansheng felt a chill run down her spine. After hesitating for a moment, she shakily picked up a slice of lotus root and placed it in Xiao Jinghan's bowl.

Xiao Jinghan was drinking Jade Wine Soup when he noticed an extra piece of lotus root in his bowl. He paused for a moment, then said, "I don't eat lotus root."

Liu Yuansheng asked in surprise, "Don't you eat lotus root?"

"Hmm," Xiao Jinghan said, "I don't usually eat lotus root slices, but since you put these on my plate, even if they're poisonous, I'll still eat them."

After saying that, he stuffed a whole slice of lotus root into his mouth and chewed it with a crunching sound.