Xie Chen's expression remained unchanged. He knew what the Second Elder Master Xie was talking about.
Ever since he returned to the capital, the elders of the Xie family had been very enthusiastic about arranging marriages for him.
The Second Elder Master Xie was the most zealous.
He had always wanted to marry Song Yulian into the Xie family.
Of course, his original intention was to have Song Yulian as the main wife.
After he refused, he was still persistent, saying that Song Yulian's status was a bit low and she couldn't be the main wife, but she could be a concubine, and the Song family was willing.
Finally, after he got married, the Second Elder Master Xie could no longer hold back.
Qin Tingxue's hand, placed by her side, moved slightly. A gentle and appropriate smile appeared on her face.
Xie Chen held her hand, his sword-like eyebrows lifting slightly. "Madam, the Second Elder Master is concerned about us and wants to send us someone to serve us. What do you think?"
"Everything is up to my husband to decide," Qin Tingxue replied, acting as if her husband was her world.
"If you ask me, this is the Second Elder Master's kind intention, and we cannot refuse it. However, it will be hard work for Madam to discipline her well then," Xie Chen said.
"Your concubine will listen to everything you say," Qin Tingxue replied.
Xie Chen and Qin Tingxue's prompt agreement somewhat bewildered the Second Elder Master Xie.
"Achen, you agree just like that?" the Second Elder Master Xie asked hesitantly.
"How can we refuse the loving care of an elder? Right, Madam," Xie Chen said.
"Good, good, good. Indeed, things are different after marriage. Achen, Achen's wife, you can rest assured that Lian'er is sensible and will surely meet your expectations," the Second Elder Master Xie said happily.
Xie Chen and Qin Tingxue offered humble words, and the Second Elder Master Xie felt even more that Xie Chen had become more agreeable after marriage.
He had achieved his goal and was in a good mood, so naturally, he did not continue to put on airs.
He kindly sent Xie Chen and Qin Tingxue away.
After walking a certain distance, Qin Tingxue asked Xie Chen, "Tell me, what's your plan?"
Xie Chen smiled mysteriously, "He's sending us a maid. Is there any reason not to accept?"
Qin Tingxue was stunned, and after a while, she smiled helplessly, "You know very well that the Second Elder Master doesn't mean that..."
"But that's how I understand it!" Xie Chen blinked innocently. "He keeps saying that Song Yulian wants to serve us. We have to give her a chance, don't we?"
"Won't the Second Elder Master be furious then?" Qin Tingxue gave him a playful glare.
"Don't worry, our Second Elder Master is very resilient," Xie Chen said. "You just need to boss her around then. Let's see who can endure it. Just one thing, keep an eye on her. Don't let her appear before me. I never hit women, but I'm afraid I might lose control."
Qin Tingxue was amused by Xie Chen. This man!
Seeing her smile, Xie Chen also smiled. "Anyway, we've agreed. From now on, besides you, no other woman is allowed near me. I like peace and quiet."
Qin Tingxue was a little touched. "Actually—"
Xie Chen interrupted her directly, "Don't tell me you're magnanimous and don't mind. You don't mind, but I do. Also, Axue, I don't want you to be magnanimous in front of me. Whatever you think in your heart, you do. With me, whatever you do is right."
Qin Tingxue was stunned.
Xie Chen raised his hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Snap out of it. We still have to go to Xie Zhilan's house. Let me tell you, my sister-in-law's cooking is truly excellent."
Qin Tingxue smiled gently, letting Xie Chen hold her hand. "Okay."
Perhaps her past hardships were a test from heaven. Now that the test was over, heaven's compensation had arrived. She could live as she pleased from now on, without having to be cautious about everything. This feeling was truly wonderful.