Xiao Yu gathered his thoughts, lifted the curtain, and jumped off the carriage.

At the entrance of the General's Mansion, Jin Mulan was already waiting. Upon seeing Xiao Yu, she simply nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

"I never expected my wife to look so beautiful in a dress."

Xiao Yu walked over with a grin and continued speaking.

Normally, Jin Mulan is always dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a rather androgynous style. She rarely dresses up and always has a heroic and aloof demeanor.

Xiao Yu's visit to the Jin residence was pre-arranged with Jin Mulan.

Jin Mulan specially wore a light-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), which fit her well with a short ruqun and outlined her graceful figure. The long skirt at the bottom was light and flowing, making her look dignified and elegant.

Her hair, as black as ink, was gently gathered into an elegant bun, adorned with a beautiful hairpin.

This was the first time Xiao Yu had ever seen Jin Mulan dressed like this.

Seeing Xiao Yu staring intently at her, Jin Mulan's gaze flickered slightly, and she suddenly asked, "Am I prettier, or is Shen Youyu prettier?"

"???"

Xiao Yu was taken aback when Jin Mulan asked that question.

Jin Mulan was looking at her with a half-smile.

"Of course you're prettier."

Xiao Yu said without hesitation.

Shen Youyu isn't here now, so of course it's who's saying who's pretty!

At the same time, Xiao Yu also realized something... There is no such thing as a woman who is not jealous. Shen Youyu did not compete with Jin Mulan and Liu Aoxue because her background was not as good as theirs.

Jin Mulan and Liu Aoxue did not compete because they had not yet reached the point of discussing marriage.

Now that Xiao Yu has come to visit Jin Wu, it will be time for the Xiao Prince's Mansion to send someone to discuss the marriage. So, they should start vying for the emperor's favor.

"Yeah?"

Jin Mulan glanced at Xiao Yu thoughtfully, clearly not believing his nonsense.

In terms of appearance alone, Jin Mulan is no match for Shen Youyu, nor are Liu Aoxue and Murong Xian.

The title of the most beautiful courtesan in the capital is not just for show.

But Jin Mulan won't lose too badly. She has a pair of beautiful phoenix eyes, and her eyebrows naturally combine heroism and gentleness. Coupled with her cool temperament, it's a perfect match for her appearance.

When it comes to beautiful women, besides looks, their figure and temperament also matter.

Shen Youyu has a beautiful figure. As Xiao Yu would say, "One should enjoy life to the fullest when one is blessed with a beautiful figure." Her high and proud breasts are unmatched by any other woman.

Jin Mulan is both dashing and graceful, with a pair of long, beautiful legs and a round, firm bottom. Combined with her unique aloof temperament, she is both alluring and fierce.

"Although her breasts aren't as big as Shen Youyu's, her incredibly long legs and perky buttocks are something Shen Youyu can't compare to."

Xiao Yu secretly compared the two in his mind, but said calmly, "Of course."

As they talked, the two entered the general's mansion.

Zhao Haining and the others followed behind, carrying the gifts.

Upon entering the inner hall, one sees a middle-aged man with gray hair sitting in a grand chair, drinking tea. When he sees Xiao Yu arrive, he puts down his teacup and stands up.

“This is my father… Father, this is Xiao Yu.”

Jin Mulan quickly introduced the two men's identities.

"Greetings, Uncle Jin."

Xiao Yu bowed very politely, his attitude was very respectful.

"Xiao Yu is indeed a handsome man; no wonder he has captured my daughter's heart!"

Jin Wu had a very cheerful personality and didn't intend to give Xiao Yu a hard time. He smiled and said, "Please sit down."

"Thank you, Uncle Jin."

Xiao Yu slowly sat down in the chair, secretly glancing at Jin Wu a few times.

Jin Mulan had told him that Jin Wu had been a centurion who had participated in more than a dozen wars, big and small. Even though he had been living a life of leisure in the general's mansion all these years, he still had a strong military spirit.

That's why he admired General Xiao and the Xiao Royal Family, and didn't stop Jin Mulan and Xiao Yu's marriage.

Jin Wu didn't have many hidden thoughts. After the maid poured tea for Xiao Yu, he got straight to the point and said, "I suppose Mulan has already told you what I meant. As for the choices you young people make, this old man won't interfere."

They're so understanding.

Xiao Yu was a little surprised, and quickly assured him, "Uncle Jin, don't worry, I will definitely treat Mulan well!"

Beside her, Jin Mulan listened to their conversation with a faint smile, without joining in the discussion.

Just then, a man dressed in a blue brocade robe and sporting a mustache entered the inner hall.

“Father, I do not agree to this marriage.”

As soon as the man with the mustache came out, he spoke angrily. His voice was loud, and when he looked at Xiao Yu, his brows were furrowed and his eyes were unfriendly.

Jin Mulan's older brother?

Xiao Yu guessed the other party's identity, while mentally complaining, "Mulan and I are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. Who are you, a bumbling fool, to object?"

Besides, your father has already agreed, so what right do you, as an older brother, have to disagree?

Jin Wu frowned slightly, his tone somewhat displeased, and asked, "What are you doing here causing trouble?"

"I'm not here to cause trouble; I'm here for my sister's lifelong happiness."

Jin Yanfeng glared at Xiao Yu, then pointed at him and said loudly, "My sister is the number one female general of Great Xia, and what about him? He used to be an idiot, and was rejected by a nobody like Chu Tianjiao... Even if he's not an idiot now, he's still not good enough for my sister! What's more, he's going to marry three or four wives all at once? How can my sister, Jin Yanfeng's sister, stoop to marrying this philandering guy?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Wu frowned even more deeply.

Of course he knew all this, but he was thinking that Xiao Yu was the only male heir of the Xiao Royal Mansion and bore the great responsibility of continuing the Xiao family line.

Moreover, it's perfectly normal for a prince to have three wives and four concubines!

Most importantly, Jin Mulan agreed to marry Xiao Yu, which was the most important reason why Jin Wu did not object.

But now that Jin Yanfeng has come to question him, Jin Wu knows it will be difficult to convince his son.

"I don't need to trouble you with my affairs, elder brother."

Jin Mulan spoke in a cold, emotionless voice, her tone revealing no emotion.

"If I don't worry about it, who will?"

Jin Yanfeng retorted, "Just because this pretty boy is handsome? You don't care that he marries several wives at the same time?"

"ah?"

Xiao Yu was taken aback, unsure whether his brother-in-law was scolding or praising him.

After thinking about it, I held back and decided not to retaliate.

"The reason why my brother is so concerned about my marriage is simply because he thinks that his own quality of life will decline after I get married."

Jin Mulan coldly exposed Jin Yanfeng's thoughts.

She knew her older brother's character all too well.

He was already over thirty years old. Jin Mulan had helped him a lot, but every time he disappointed her without fail. In the end, he only became a centurion in the army.

Jin Wu earned his centurion title through battlefield exploits, while Jin Yanfeng earned his title through Jin Mulan's protection—the concepts are completely different.

"You...you, how could you say that about my brother?"

Jin Yanfeng's face stiffened, and he insisted, "What I said is the truth. This guy is not good enough for you at all. Why don't you choose Prince Rong?!"