After coming down the mountain, Xu Mingshu went to find Xu Mingwei.
Once they compared notes, both broke into knowing, indulgent smiles.
"It seems they both have feelings for each other. One hid her affection deep in her heart because of her status, while the other was so busy pursuing the martial way that he overlooked it."
Xu Mingwei slapped his forehead. "This won't do."
"Elder Brother, what do you mean? Things between Zhao'er and Qingyi have clearly worked out, haven't they?" Xu Mingshu asked in surprise.
Xu Mingwei shook his head with a chuckle. "Not that. I mean the problems our Xu Household has when it comes to relationships between men and women."
"Take our generation. Apart from me, you were either so busy helping the lineage rise that Mother arranged your marriages, chose someone casually, or simply refused to marry, like you."
"Elder Brother, when did I refuse to marry? I just haven't met anyone suitable!"
"You're already twenty-eight, yet your standards are still so high. How is that any different from refusing to marry? Anyway, handle your own affairs. I'm done worrying about this for you."
Xu Mingshu pursed her lips, then asked, "Elder Brother, what are you getting at?"
"Once the conflict between the Su and Zhou households is over, let the younger generation go out more and spend more time with people their own age from other families. Whether they come from ordinary commoners' families or our vassal households, it's all fine."
"That's an excellent idea, Elder Brother. Then we probably won't have to worry about most of the youngsters' marriages."
"Not necessarily." Xu Mingwei's gaze deepened. "Our Xu Household cannot stand apart from the world. Dezhao's generation may still be unable to avoid marriage alliances. After all, those following the immortal way must ultimately