156, Eerie Profundity

The love between her parents, who had supported each other through thick and thin, had always been something Jing Qingxin admired and longed for. Now that she had found it herself, she truly felt happy and fulfilled.

This journey through time and space was wonderful! Her efforts were worthwhile!

Thinking of this, Jing Qingxin suddenly remembered her family. Yesterday was her wedding day, but unfortunately, her family could not attend to witness her happiness.

Before following Gao Shen to the military base, Jing Qingxin decided to visit home first. At the very least, she wanted to explain the current situation to her family.

After finishing her bath, Jing Qingxin changed into a comfortable cotton dress suitable for home. After all, at her own house, she could dress as comfortably as she wished.

She walked to the main room where the table was already set with food.

The two of them shared a warm brunch. Halfway through, Jing Qingxin suddenly exclaimed, “Oh no! We forgot something really important today!”

Gao Shen looked up and asked.

“Weren’t we supposed to go to your parents’ place this morning to serve tea? I think my godmother mentioned that the new bride should serve filial tea to the parents-in-law on the morning after the wedding. But it’s already noon now,” Jing Qingxin said worriedly. She had completely forgotten about this, lost in their sweet world.

“I know,” Gao Shen said calmly as he served more food into her bowl.

“You know? Then why...?” Jing Qingxin was surprised.

She didn’t really understand these customs well. It was her godmother who had mentioned them, and it was understandable that she forgot. But now Gao Shen said he knew perfectly. So why did he let her sleep in this morning without mentioning the tea ceremony?

She wondered how Gao’s family would react if they didn’t show up this morning. Probably very upset, right?

And what excuses would Gao’s older sister come up with this time? But it didn’t matter. As long as Gao Shen was there, he would protect her.

“Eat first. The food is getting cold, and it’s not good to eat cold meals,” Gao Shen said, adding more to Jing Qingxin’s bowl. Didn’t she say she was hungry earlier?

Seeing Gao Shen’s calm expression, Jing Qingxin didn’t ask more. As long as he knew what he was doing, that was enough. No matter how he treated his family, she would follow his lead.

As the saying goes: marry into the chicken, follow the chicken; marry into the dog, follow the dog.

After lunch, Gao Shen began changing into his military dress uniform. In front of the mirror, he put on his cap and then carefully pinned on all his medals—more than he had worn at their wedding. Finally, he meticulously inspected his appearance.

Jing Qingxin quietly sat nearby, watching in astonishment. What was Gao Shen up to?

She felt there was something going on.

If they were just going to serve tea to the parents-in-law, why dress so formally and ceremoniously? It seemed like he was the one entering the household!

Wasn’t she supposed to be the one dressing up? Why had their roles switched?

“Qingxin, why are you standing there dazed? Hurry up and change your clothes!” Gao Shen turned around and said, looking at her as she stood frozen.

“Ah Shen, is this really necessary?” Jing Qingxin frowned. Given Gao Shen’s relationship with his family, he wouldn’t usually prepare so meticulously. This was unusual.

Gao Shen smiled gently and said firmly, “It’s very necessary!”

Jing Qingxin was puzzled but didn’t want to argue. She stepped into the space where she was now used to changing clothes because most of her belongings were there—it was convenient.

Opening her wardrobe, she thought about what to wear. Since they were going to serve tea, she wanted to dress in a way that the elders would like.

In the end, Jing Qingxin chose a white shirt paired with blue pants, tying her hair into a ponytail—fresh, neat, and full of youthful vitality.

Once ready, Jing Qingxin appeared and said, “All set! Let’s go!”

Gao Shen stepped forward, took her hand, and exhaled deeply.

Strangely, Jing Qingxin felt a surge of nervousness from him. She didn’t know what he was up to, but she would find out soon enough. Thinking this, she pulled Gao Shen, ready to leave.

However, Gao Shen stood firm. Jing Qingxin saw him solemnly reach inside his collar and take out his “Fate Pendant,” holding it gently in his left palm.

“Qingxin, take out your ancient ink jade pendant and hold it in your hand,” Gao Shen turned to her seriously.

At once, Jing Qingxin’s heart skipped a beat. She took out the other half of the “Fate Pendant” and gazed deeply into Gao Shen’s eyes, her voice heavy as she said, “Gao Shen, what are you trying to do?”

In fact, the moment he asked her to take out the pendant, she vaguely guessed what might be happening. But still...

“Qingxin, we’re married now! Of course, I should pay respects to my father-in-law and mother-in-law!” Gao Shen said in a low voice. He was deeply grateful for their open-mindedness. Even though he and they came from different times, they were willing to entrust their daughter to him. This trust moved him greatly and filled him with gratitude.

If it weren’t for the tolerance and approval of his in-laws, he and Qingxin wouldn’t have been able to marry so smoothly.

This novel is first published by Xiaoxiang Academy. Please do not repost.