Yun Jingting offered to help Xiao Qingshan find out about his daughter.
Of course, Magic Doctor Xiao was happy.
Although he did not say anything for so many years, how could he not be worried about his daughter? It was just that due to his status and situation, he had been unable to contact her. Now that he suddenly saw hope, he could not help but be excited.
He clenched his fists, loosened them, and repeated it a few times. His knuckles were a little white. "Head Of Yun, I really don't know how to thank you. I don't even dare to dream of seeing my child, and I don't ask for much. As long as you can give me some news that she's safe, I'll be grateful."
He lowered his eyes slightly, and his voice became a low murmur. "I only ask that she's safe …"
When Yun Jingting saw his uneasy expression, he felt a little emotional. Regardless of how arrogant and unruly "Magistrate Xiao" was usually, when it came to his child, he immediately became an ordinary father. He quickly comforted him.
"Doctor Xiao, don't be anxious. I'll go talk to my sister now. She's in the front yard right now. I like to do things quickly, so why don't we just do it? Write down your daughter's information for me. The more detailed, the better, including her date of birth, the day she was taken away, and so on. Give me a summary, and I'll get my sister to do it right away."
Do it right away.
Xiao Qingshan was very touched. The Mi family was very affectionate to a demoted person like him. Head Of Yun did his best, Mi Xaing 'er was considerate, and even Fu Bowen and Tang Xiling were polite and respectful to him. For the first time in seven years, Xiao Qingshan felt the warmth of human kindness.
He opened his mouth, but no words of gratitude came out.
However, this kindness was deeply engraved in his heart.
He did not bother to eat breakfast. He turned around, took out a pen and paper, and hurriedly wrote down his daughter's situation.
Mi Xaing 'er stood behind him and stole a glance. Xiao Qingshan wrote down the situation in great detail. His daughter's date of birth, height, weight, and even the style of clothes she wore on the day she left were all written down clearly. It was obvious how deep a father's memory was.
She could not help but feel a little moved.
She looked up at Yun Laohu and coincidentally saw that Yun Jingting was also looking at her. The two of them had the same thoughts, and they were both sad about the separation of their families.
After a while
Xiao Qingshan sorted out the materials and hesitated for a moment. "Cloud Ball, there's something I need to tell you in advance. That enemy of mine still has some status now. I'm not afraid of myself, but I'm afraid that if he knows that someone is investigating this matter, you will be implicated. So …"
He couldn't continue.
He sighed softly. "You can weigh the pros and cons yourself. If you can't do it, I can understand."
Yun Jingting was not a talkative person. She only replied with a simple, "Got it." She carefully folded the paper and put it in her pocket. "Dr. Xiao, you can eat. I'm leaving."
She quickly walked out of the room.
Mi Xaing 'er also nodded at Xiao Qingshan and left the side room with Yun Jingting. She lowered her head and walked behind silently.
Yun Laohu saw her like this and nudged her with her elbow. "Hey, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
Mi Xaing 'er's heart was a little heavy. "I'm afraid."
She sighed softly. "No matter how powerful an individual is, they can't stop the tragedy of the times. I only wish for that girl to be safe."
Yun Laohu put her arm on the woman's shoulder and squeezed it gently. She did not say anything, but her blessings were the same. Everything was conveyed without words.
The two of them returned to the main room together.
Yun Jingting called her sister aside and explained the matter clearly before returning to the army.
Yun Jingqi could not sit still. She was busy decorating Mi Xaing 'er's new house.
Tang Xiling found a few pieces of red paper, sat by the bed, and carefully cut the word "happiness" for her daughter.
Yun Jingqi followed suit.
When the few women gathered together, their moods were different.
Tang Xiling was happy and sad at the same time. "I learned how to cut the word" happiness "from my mother. I remember that she was very good at cutting window flowers. Every New Year's Eve, our kang bed would be hot. I would lie at the head of the kang bed and watch her sitting under the lamp as she cut out beautiful patterns. It was like magic. There were dragons and phoenixes, more than one year, a golden boy and a jade girl. In short, she could cut them out in a short while. Even the ones bought at the market were not as good as hers."
At the mention of the past, Tang Xiling sighed softly, "At that time, my family's conditions were good. My father brought a few workers out to buy New Year's goods. Carriages after carriages of goods were brought home. There were new clothes, red headbands, beef and pork, and firecrackers. My mother and I cut the window flowers and watched from the window. Sometimes, my father would press his face against the window and make a face at me. I'll never forget his face. It's been so many years, and I dream of it almost every night."
Yun Jingqi asked cautiously, "Then they've been gone for many years?"
"Yes, it's been a few years." Tang Xiling was obviously unwilling to go into detail. She changed the topic without anyone noticing. "Second Sister of the Yun family, how did you celebrate New Year's Eve when you were young?"
Yun Jingqi was stunned. She shifted her gaze to the red paper in her hand, and her thoughts flew to her childhood. "My family has three children. My eldest sister is an honest girl."
Tang Xiling could not help but ask, "Will your eldest sister see her this time?"
"Oh, I'm afraid not. My brother-in-law is also a member of the army. He's stationed in Xinjiang. My sister followed the army and traveled too far. It's rare for her to come back in a few years. We should have informed them about this wedding, but it was too rushed. Even if we told her, she wouldn't be able to make it back in time."
Tang Xiling nodded. "It's not easy for a woman to leave her hometown and have no family there."
Yun Jingqi continued, "Our children are two years apart. However, Tiger is the only son and the youngest. My parents favor him more, especially my mother. We often say that she favors boys over girls behind her back. Sometimes, I even quarrel with her."
She smiled bitterly. "But ever since my mother left home, I keep thinking about the scenes of quarreling with her. I feel that even if it's just a quarrel between family members, it's still very close."
Yun Jingqi put down the scissors in her hand and walked to the window. She looked at the big locust tree in the courtyard and was silent for a long time before her emotions gradually calmed down.
She changed the topic. "Forget it. Let's not talk about these unhappy things. If we want to put up a good atmosphere in the new house, what else can we do besides the red 'xi' character and flowers?"
She patted her forehead. "Oh right, I don't have any experience with new bedding. I don't understand these things. This Tiger is too careless. He's going to have a wedding soon. Why is he still going back to the army? Isn't it normal to take a few days of wedding leave?"
She was in a hurry to leave. "I'll go to the county and see if I can buy ready-made bedding."
Tang Xiling smiled. "His second sister, you don't know these old rules. According to the etiquette in our village, the bride's family should pay for the things in the bridal chamber. I've already prepared them. You don't have to worry."
Ah
This time, even Mi Xaing 'er was stunned.
She had already prepared them?
When did this happen?
Tang Xiling put down the red paper in her hand and led the way into the bedroom. "You guys come with me too."
Yun Jingqi glanced at Mi Xaing 'er and did not say anything. She quickly followed her into the house.
She looked up into the bedroom and saw two neatly folded bedding on the kang bed. One was a pink brocade bedding embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water. The other was an emerald green silk bedding embroidered with dragons and phoenixes. The colors were bright and the workmanship was exquisite. Even the embroidery was top-notch. The scene was vivid and lifelike, with the mandarin ducks playing with each other. It was a joyous scene.
Mi Xaing 'er widened her eyes. She could not believe what she was seeing. She had stayed in this house for some time and would walk around the house when she had nothing to do. Why didn't she see this bedding?
It seemed like there were really secrets in this house.
She looked at the bedding and saw a red silk bag embroidered with the big yellow 'xi' character. The red and yellow complemented each other and were particularly eye-catching. However, she did not know what was inside.
Tang Xiling waved to Mi Xaing 'er. "Come and take a look at this."
She sat on the edge of the kang bed and carefully opened the silk bag. "This is the dowry my mother prepared for me. Although many things can't be used anymore, I'm giving them to you today. Take it as a joyous occasion. It'll be lively just by looking at them."
Mi Xaing 'er looked into the cloth bag.
What a good fellow!
There was a phoenix coronet, a red cape, and a red veil. The workmanship and quality were all of the best quality.
She was a little apologetic. "Mom, who would still wear these in this world? Besides, I'm marrying a soldier. It's best not to wear these old-fashioned things …"
Tang Xiling did not wait for her to finish speaking. "Do you think I don't understand this principle? The reason why I took them out today is not for you to wear them at the wedding banquet. My mother specially custom-made them for me. Every stitch and thread is her thought. I'm not blessed in this life and have never worn them even once. The reason why I chose to pass them to you at this time is also to let you understand that although there are some things that I can't do for you personally due to various reasons, my heart is no less than that of other mothers."
Mi Xaing 'er was a little touched. To be honest, after Tang Xiling returned home, things happened one after another. Sometimes, it really gave her a headache. However, when it came to critical moments, a mother's love could not be hidden.
Yun Jingqi looked at these "rare things". She was a girl, after all, and all girls liked to look beautiful. Naturally, she was interested. "Auntie, can I touch them?"
"Go ahead."
Yun Jingqi looked at them carefully. When she saw the bottom, she could not help but cover her mouth and laugh. The Tang family was indeed a wealthy family in the past. The bride's "outfit" was really complete. From inside to outside, even the undergarments and petticoats were very exquisitely made.
The petticoat was light and thin, and the V-neck was open. The gauze was elegant, and there was a faint smoke in the bright red color. At a glance, one could tell that if Mi Xaing 'er wore this on her snow-white skin, how flirtatious would she look? Coupled with an exquisite bellyband embroidered with two lotus flowers, red, white, and green complementing each other …
Oh my god!
She was so charming.
There was really no one else like her.
Yun Jingqi poked Mi Xaing 'er and winked at her. "You're wearing this on your wedding night. Aiyo, Tiger is so lucky!"
Mi Xaing 'er's face was so red that it almost reached the back of her ears. She turned around. "Second Sister, what are you talking about?"
She quickly left the main room.
She heard Yun Jingqi laughing behind her. "Auntie, look at her. She's even shy!"
Tang Xiling had a gratified smile on her face. "Aye, time passes too quickly. In the blink of an eye, my little Xiang 'er is going to get married. If I can have a grandson next year, it'll be so beautiful!"
A grandson?
Yun Jingqi immediately became interested. "Tiger is 28 years old. It's time for him to have a child. To be honest, I was secretly afraid that your family wouldn't want Xiang 'er to have a child so soon because of her young age. Since Auntie's thoughts are the same as ours, let's get Tiger to work harder and have a child quickly!"
She was a little excited. She clenched her fists and walked two rounds on the floor, whispering non-stop, "Aiya, I really can't imagine. I'm going to have a nephew. I'm going to be an auntie! Who will Tiger and Xiao Mi 'er's child look like? A boy or a girl?"
Mi Xaing 'er stood outside the door and heard everything clearly. She didn't know what to feel in her heart. She kept feeling that everything had happened too suddenly. It was like a dream.
A busy afternoon passed just like that.
Before dinner.
Mi Xaing 'er had time to go back to her room and look at the bed …
Tang Xiling had secretly sent the wedding blanket over. The wall was also pasted with bright red "xi" characters and hung with festive flowers. The atmosphere in the room was instantly different. She then thought of how down and out she was when she first arrived. It was a world of difference.
Mi Xaing 'er sat down and looked carefully. Even the wedding dress was placed on the bedding.
She couldn't help but pick up the light muslin petticoat and compare it with her own body. The red softness made her skin fair and smooth like milk.
When she thought of how she would look when she put on this thin dress …
Mi Xaing 'er covered her red cheeks with one hand, lowered her head, and smiled shyly …
After dinner.
The loudspeaker in the village began to broadcast. It was still Xu Dongsheng's deep voice. "Ahem, hello, everyone, pay attention. Can you hear me?"
He tested his voice a few times before continuing, "Next, I'm going to announce some good news. It's great news in the village. The daughter of the Tang Xiling is Xiao Mi Xiang. Her wedding will be held tomorrow. As for who her husband is, everyone knows that he's the Head Of Yun in the army. Yes, everyone heard correctly. Mi Xaing 'er and the Head Of Yun are getting married. According to the customs of the village, there will be a wedding banquet at five o' clock tomorrow afternoon. The pork will be fresh for three days, and it will be slaughtered at the entrance of the village tomorrow morning. Those who want to watch the fun can go and do that. See you at the wedding banquet."
The broadcast was repeated several times.
Everyone in the village heard it clearly.
This was simply a piece of earth-shattering news. The whole village was immediately stirred up.
Everyone put down their work and went out of their rooms. They started chatting with each other across the fence.
"Hey, Third Aunt, did we hear wrongly?"
"That's right. I'm also wondering why Mi Xaing 'er and the Head Of Yun are getting married."
"That's right. There's such a big gap between their social classes. How can they get together? One is a small landlady, and the other is a leader in the army. What's going on?"
"Don't worry about it so much. How can you joke about this? Let's go and take a look tomorrow."
Some people were discussing in private.
Some people couldn't hold it in anymore.
For example, Widow Wang couldn't wait until tomorrow. She put down her blanket and ran straight to Mi Xaing 'er's house.
Before she could catch her breath, she shouted in the courtyard, "Xiang, Xiang 'er, what's going on in the broadcast? Come out quickly and explain!"
Mi Xaing 'er pushed open the door and stood on the steps. "What's going on? Why are you so loud? I thought you're here to ask for money!"
Her tone was a little harsh because she remembered Widow Wang gossiping about her behind her back.
Widow Wang saw that the other party's attitude wasn't very good, so she didn't mind. She smiled cheekily and said, "I'm a little confused. I think the whole village is confused now. Did the village chief send the wrong message when he was drunk?"
Mi Xaing 'er smiled and walked slowly in front of her. "Sister-in-law, I heard that you've been spreading rumors outside that I invited the Head Of Yun for a meal so that I could throw myself at him and seduce him. Congratulations, your rumors were quite successful. I really succeeded in seducing him. We're getting married tomorrow. How good are your words?"
Widow Wang was embarrassed. "Don't listen to other people's nonsense. I'm the most tight-lipped person, and I'm the best at hiding things. That day, although I saw the Head Of Yun having a meal at your house, I was determined not to say it outside. I've kept this matter to myself. If others know about it, it'll be Matchmaker Wu who spread it. Matchmaker Wu's mouth still has a lock!"
Just as she finished speaking …
The curtains opened, and Yun Jingqi came out of the room. She was wearing a police uniform and stood on the steps. Her aura immediately stunned Widow Wang. She quickly lowered her voice. "Xiang 'er, why did the police come to your house? Your mother committed a crime again …"
Mi Xaing didn't have time to answer …
Yun Jingqi walked over with a smile. "Aiyo, Mi 'er, who's this? You didn't introduce her to me!"
Mi Xaing 'er quickly said, "Oh, Second Sister, this is Sister-in-law Wang!"
Yun Jingqi nodded and smiled, graciously. "Sister-in-law Wang, hello, I'm Yun Jingting's Second Sister. I'm also Mi Xaing 'er's Second Sister. Come early for the wedding banquet tomorrow. See you then!"
Second Sister …
Wearing a police uniform …
And the aura he exudes!
Widow Wang couldn't stay calm anymore. She rubbed her hands on her pants and wanted to reach out to shake her hand, but she felt a little inferior. After mumbling for a long time, she could only nod. "Okay, I'll definitely come tomorrow!"
She turned and left the Mi family's courtyard …
Head Of Yun's sister even came to the Mi family's house to wait for the wedding tomorrow! Tell me, how did this Xiao Mi Xiang 'er have the ability to do this? Not only is the Head Of Yun handsome, but he's also a regimental leader. He's popular, professional, young, and promising. So many people have their eyes on him, but she got him! Aiya, Mi Xaing' er has fallen into a lucky trap this time! "
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That night …
The village was in chaos …
In the Mi family's courtyard, it was a rare moment of tranquility.
After dinner …
Yun Jingqi pulled Mi Xaing 'er to sit in the courtyard. Half of it was under the shade of a tree, and the other half was admiring the bright moon. It was a carefree and comfortable scene.
The scenery was extremely beautiful, and the breeze caressed their faces. The summer night was a little tipsy, and it was a good time to have a heart-to-heart talk.
Yun Jingqi crossed her legs and leaned against the old recliner. She sighed with emotion. "Sigh, people's fate is really amazing. I never dreamed that one day, I would become family with an 18-year-old girl in a courtyard house in the countryside. Mm, Mi 'er, don't you think it's amazing?"
Mi Xaing 'er sat cross-legged on the steps, holding a handful of melon seeds and looking at the starry sky. She knew best if it wasn't amazing. She was a 21st-century college student, but one day, she would actually return to the 1970s and marry a soldier. What kind of fate was this?
Yun Jingqi continued, "My brother rarely talks to others. It's probably related to the education he received when he was young. My father is also a soldier, and he always says that boys must be strong, boys must be introverted, and boys must not cry. This probably imperceptibly created the image of a tiger who looks cold on the outside, but in his bones, he has my mother's meticulousness. How should I put it? I'm not praising him, but sometimes I ask myself, if my future husband can be like him, how good would that be?"
Since the conversation had already reached this point …
Mi Xaing 'er asked casually, "Sister, don't blame me for being nosy. You should have had a boyfriend before, right? Or perhaps, you already have a marriage partner now …"
Yun Jingqi shook her head slowly. She spoke very softly and slowly, as if she was squeezing every word out of her mouth. "I had a good man before, but unfortunately, I missed him. After he left, will I still have a marriage partner? It's very difficult to get married again. If you have such an outstanding person who once appeared in your life, you won't be willing to be ordinary …"
She calmly changed the topic. "For example, if you have a tiger as your husband, in the future, you will be able to see all the mountains and small mountains. Other men won't be able to enter your eyes anymore …"
Mi Xaing 'er covered her mouth and laughed. "You're really my biological sister. You're calmly praising your brother as a top-notch man!"
Yun Jingqi answered seriously, "I'm really not praising him. You're still young and don't have much experience in reading people. When you slowly reach my age, you'll understand what I'm saying …"
She turned to Mi Xaing 'er and smiled sweetly. "I'm not only praising my own brother. I'm also praising you. No matter how good he is, he's still your husband. He'll only belong to you for the rest of his life. If you weren't capable, he wouldn't have married you …"
“”
Yun Jingqi shifted her gaze to the night sky and gazed at the resplendent galaxy. "One can only see the rainbow after experiencing the storm. I heard him mention something before. He said that you didn't want to marry him in the past, but he forced you to. The reason was that you didn't abandon him when you were playing dumb on the mountain that time. My brother is especially stubborn about relationships because of his parents. In his eyes, a married couple should spend the rest of their lives together. No matter what happens, they should hold hands until the end and never leave each other."
“”
"So, Xiang 'er, that's why I said that you've found a treasure. Since he's so demanding of others, he'll be even more demanding of himself. He won't let go of your hand for the rest of his life …"
Won't let go for the rest of his life …
Mi Xaing 'er sat quietly under the tree …
She fell into deep thought …
She didn't know how much time had passed …
Suddenly, she felt that someone was blocking the moonlight behind her.
Mi Xaing 'er didn't turn around. She glanced at the tall reflection and broad shoulders on the ground and knew who it was.
She casually reached out a hand from behind and hooked her fingertips. "You're home …"
Home …
Yun Jingting felt that there was no better word in the world than these three words …
He reached out his large palm and held the woman's small hand. He bent his thumb and gently rubbed the web between her thumb and index finger twice. "I'm home, Xiang 'er. Why are you sitting here alone? Have you eaten dinner?"
Alone …
Mi Xaing 'er turned her head and saw that Yun Jingqi had already left …
Yun Laohu squatted in front of her and stroked her knee with one hand. His soft voice spread out in the night. "What's wrong? You're a little nervous about the wedding …"
Mi Xaing 'er stared into his eyes and spoke coquettishly. No matter how strong a woman was, when faced with her lover, she could also melt into a puddle of spring water. "A little. I feel that there are a lot of things that I'm not ready for yet …"
Yun Laohu gently tugged at her braid. "Silly girl, what are you preparing for? Just live well with me. As long as you have me in your heart, I promise that my heart, my eyes, and my whole life will only be about you …"
He tugged at Mi Xaing 'er's hand. "Get up. Don't sit here. The night wind is cold. I'll send you back to the house …"
Mi Xaing 'er deliberately slumped her body and acted shamelessly like a child. "It's fine when I'm not here. It's not cold …"
Yun Jingting narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean? Do you want me to carry you?"
Mi Xaing 'er blushed and spat at him. "Pfft! You wish …"
She stood up and walked slowly back to the house.
Yun Laohu followed behind her and caught a glimpse of the decorations in the house. "You made it look good …"
He then looked at the wedding blanket on the bed and was a little surprised. He quickly walked over and lowered his head to take a closer look. "Oh, the wedding atmosphere is really good …"
When he saw the thin chiffon petticoat draped over the phoenix coronet and the thin straps on the dudou, he couldn't help but feel his throat tighten. His gaze deepened and he froze on the spot.
Mi Xaing 'er saw it and hurriedly snatched these things away. She turned around and kept them in the cabinet.
Yun Jingting didn't say much either.
He looked at her slender back view from behind. Her small waist, long legs, and milk-white ankles peeking out from under her trousers …
His protruding Adam's apple bobbed twice. He opened his arms, leaned back, and stretched comfortably. "Mm, it's great to get married tomorrow …"
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