Though Min was scolding, her eyes were full of smiles.
With Nan Nan around, surely the Minister's Residence would not dare mistreat Xilu. Xilu would certainly not have too bad a life.
Nan Nan might spout all manner of crooked reasoning and heretical notions, but on closer reflection, there was always some philosophy of life to be found in them.
Take that theory of "Is marriage happy?" from last time. Whenever Min woke from a midnight dream and thought of it, she felt an urge to smash Jian Zhang's stupid head in.
In Min's heart, Jian Ruonan had practically risen to the rank of a master of life's philosophy.
As Min continued scolding, she began sniffling and sobbing too.
Jian Xilu's eyes had already been brimming with tears. Once Min started crying, mother and daughter threw their arms around each other and had a good, long cry.
Jian Ruonan was left at a loss. "Mother, Eldest Sister, what's wrong?"
Min dabbed at her tears with her handkerchief. "These are happy tears."
Jian Huayuan said, "Eldest Sister, don't worry. If anything happens, come home and tell your eldest brother. I'll stand up for you!"
Teng said, "Eldest Brother, the best thing you can do is not make trouble!"
You love-addled fool, stand farther away. Don't infect Eldest Sister.
Jian Huayuan was just about to lecture Teng when everyone in the Elder Branch of the Jinyang Marquis's Residence answered in unison, "Teng is right!"
Jian Huayuan clutched his chest, deeply wounded, making Min and Jian Xilu laugh through their tears.
Once Xilu was married, the next person Min would have to worry about was Nan Nan.
The maids brought in water for Min and Jian Xilu to wash their faces. "Where's Xiaowu? Tomorrow is such a joyous occasion. Shall we bring him