Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 565: Xiao Ya

Originally, Xu Clan felt quite flattered by Chen Mo’s respect towards the elder members of the Xiao Family today.

After all, Xiao Yunxi was merely one of Chen Mo’s many concubines, and not his principal wife. For the Xiao Family to be treated with such respect was truly a privilege.

But precisely because of this reason, Xu Clan feared that Chen Mo’s "favor" towards the Xiao Family might not last.

After all, Xiao Yunxi was over thirty years old, had given birth to children, and her youthful years were limited.

Xu Clan, being a woman herself and having experienced this, knew that when a woman’s beauty fades with age, even if a man’s affections toward her are deep, she is no longer as attractive as in her younger days.

Take herself and Xiao Jing for example, they have been sleeping separately for more than a decade, there is no physical intimacy, only mutual respect between husband and wife.

Therefore, Xu Clan thought of selecting another young girl from the Xiao Family to promise to Chen Mo, so that when Xiao Yunxi returns, they could enter Duke An’s Mansion together to maintain this "deep affection" between the Xiao Family and Chen Mo.

Of course, since both legitimate daughters from the Xiao Family became Chen Mo’s women, he’d surely think fondly of the Xiao Family.

Moreover, the chance of bearing children also increased somewhat.

Additionally, ever since Xiao Chongrong’s death, in this chaotic era, the Xiao Family began to show signs of decline, thus the Xiao Family wanted to leverage Chen Mo to return to its peak.

However, relying solely on Xiao Yunxi was clearly not enough.

Chen Mo paused, while untying the skirt strings, hearing this, and looked at Xiao Yunxi lying properly on the pillow with eyes unperturbed, and said: "So, you agreed?"

Xiao Yunxi nodded: "The Chen Family has a thin lineage and needs to expand. As my husband’s woman, I am obliged to share the responsibility for the Chen Family."

"..."

"Are you serious?" At this moment, Chen Mo was rather calm, he sat on the bed, looking into her eyes seriously.

Xiao Yunxi nodded and said: "I am serious."

The reason Xiao Yunxi agreed to Xu Clan’s suggestion.

She also wanted to utilize this Xiao Family girl to consolidate her position in An Country Mansion.

Meanwhile, she also sensed that Chen Mo had the opportunity to ascend to the supreme position.

Thus, palace intrigue is sure to follow.

She needed a helper.

"So, who did Mother-in-law choose?" Chen Mo held Xiao Yunxi’s calf, placed it on his own leg, and grasped her slightly bent white embroidered shoe, saying.

Xiao Yunxi’s eyelashes quivered gently, she instinctively wanted to retract her foot but lacked the strength, she spoke up: "It’s the great-granddaughter of the third grand uncle. According to her generation, she calls me aunt. Her name is Xiao Ya, and she just held her coming-of-age ceremony last year. Recently, the family was looking for a suitable groom for her. It’s fortunate you’ve come, among all choices, none are as fitting as you."

In Xiao Yunxi’s words, the third grand uncle is the third son of her great-grandfather, belonging to the same lineage as the legitimate daughters of the Xiao Family.

Beside the bed, Yue Ruyan raised her eyebrows upon hearing this.

Aunt?

Niece...

Yue Ruyan didn’t know how to react to Xiao Yunxi.

You’re the aunt, yet you push your niece into the fire pit?

Hmm, but Chen Mo doesn’t seem like a fire pit.

Although he does have many women.

But from what Yue Ruyan gathered over time, Chen Mo treated each of his women quite well.

"Will your third grand uncle’s lineage agree? The Xiao Family is, after all, a renowned family. Now that you’ve married into it, sending her again, even if your mother agrees, it’s likely that your father, your third uncle, and those elders in the clan won’t agree." Chen Mo said.

"What you don’t know, husband, is that marriage matters within the family are decided by my mother, and father won’t disagree. As for the third uncle, he might be more than willing; even if it’s just for Xiaoya to serve you tea, make the bed, he’d be happy to." Xiao Yunxi said and then suddenly fell silent: "Actually, this is the fate of us women. Fortunate that Xiaoya can meet someone like you, it’s her honor."

Women in these great families don’t have control over their marital affairs, they’re merely tools for alliances or to solidify the family’s status, even without Chen Mo, they’d look to Song Mo, Wang Mo...

Compared to these men, Xiao Yunxi felt promising Xiaoya to Chen Mo was instead the best choice.

Chen Mo is young, capable, has status, ability, truly a dream lover.

Chen Mo removed the embroidered shoes from Xiao Yunxi’s foot, untied the silk sock ribbon, her delicate foot appeared under the lamp, pure and clear.

Chen Mo cradled her jade foot in his hand, toying with it, and said: "No need, this time accompanying you to visit family is simply for family reunion, if I also accept her, it’d seem inappropriate."

Xiao Yunxi only felt a tickling on her foot, she jerked a few times; seeing that she couldn’t escape, she could only resign to this. She turned to look at Chen Mo, smiling lightly: "Really? Xiaoya’s looks and demeanor rank first among the younger generation of the Xiao Family..."

She spoke suddenly in a softer voice: "Besides, many clan elders say Xiaoya resembles the younger me..."

Chen Mo: "..."

For some reason, although initially uninterested, something stirred within him.

Xiao Yunxi noticed Chen Mo’s expression change and continued: "Husband, don’t rush to refuse, tomorrow meet Xiaoya, you’ll definitely be moved."

"..."

"Though they say parents’ orders and matchmakers’ words, determining her marital fate with mere words is ultimately too hasty and unfair to her." Chen Mo said.

Xiao Yunxi understood his meaning, smiled: "Husband, rest assured, if Xiaoya learns she can become your woman, she’d be overjoyed, not at all reluctant."

To know, given Chen Mo’s external traits, is a knockout for a young girl like Xiaoya.

"If she knows her aunt is selling her, she’d definitely hate you." Chen Mo said.

"No, she’d only thank me." Xiao Yunxi said confidently.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore, time for cultivation." Saying this, Chen Mo looked at Yue Ruyan and said: "Ru Yan, tonight let Yunxi serve as a cushion."

Yue Ruyan and Xiao Yunxi both blushed simultaneously, face crimson, captivating.

...

Speaking about Xiao Ya.

Since Xu Clan had mentioned Xiao Ya to Xiao Yunxi, out of respect, she naturally informed Xiao Ya’s mother, Xu Clan.

Xu Clan was very pleased and attentive that her daughter might be promised to Chen Mo, and immediately informed her daughter, Xiao Ya.

Xiao Ya, having recently come of age, was delicate and charming in temperament, her appearance and demeanor slightly resemble the young Xiao Yunxi, under arched brows, her eyes gleaming like water.

Upon hearing her mother’s words, her brows lowered, seemingly shy, recalling the silhouette seen at the dinner banquet.

Unfortunately, as a female guest, she was seated too far back at the banquet and did not catch his attention.

But now she could...

Her voice was soft and gentle: "I’ll follow mother’s arrangement."