After Qiao Zixi returned to the manor, she told Jiang Shi about Bai Mengying's promise to write a letter to the Empress, which finally brought a smile to Jiang Shi's face.

Jiang felt that these days were very unpleasant, and sometimes she would even think about the days before Su Muxi left the Marquis's mansion.

Although the Marquis always showed more favoritism towards Su Muxi, Su Muxi was still quite obedient to her, and her life was relatively comfortable.

But ever since Su Muxi left the Marquis's mansion, everything seems to have fallen into chaos.

However, Su Muxi's departure is a fact, and there's no point in thinking about it anymore. Fortunately, with the Empress's intervention, her son's leg will surely recover.

Qiao Ziming has been in bed for five days and looks much more haggard than before.

He looked lifeless, as if he had returned to how he was three years ago.

Qiaohui brought in dinner and said gently, "Young Master, dinner is ready."

"Today, I specially asked the kitchen to prepare some refreshing and cooling appetizers. You've lost a lot of weight recently, so please eat more tonight."

Watching Qiao Hui busy with her own things, Qiao Ziming couldn't help but think of Su Muxi for some reason.

In the past, Su Muxi would try various ways to get the kitchen to prepare food for him, but he never paid attention to it. If it weren't for Physician Li saying that Su Muxi's medical log recorded his daily meals, he probably would never have realized Su Muxi's thoughtfulness towards him.

It's just that Su Muxi rarely speaks, unlike Qiaohui, who would intentionally or unintentionally mention whatever she did for him.

Just as Qiao Ziming was about to have his meal, Qiao Zixi ran in with a smile.

"Brother, Princess Consort said she will write to Her Majesty the Empress today and ask those two imperial physicians to treat your leg!"

"You'd better cheer up! The eighth day of next month is your wedding day with the princess. When you stand together with her, all those rumors outside will fall apart!"

“You and Princess are childhood sweethearts. If it weren’t for that accident three years ago, Su Muxi would never have been able to enter the gates of our Marquis of Anyang’s mansion!”

"Now that Princess Su Muxi has returned, my brother has already done more than enough by granting her the title of secondary wife. It is Su Muxi who is ungrateful and is making a scene!"

Qiao Ziming's eyes gradually brightened. He ignored Qiao Zixi's bad words about Su Muxi and instead asked, "Did Yingying really write a letter to Her Majesty the Empress?"

Qiao Zixi nodded with a smile, "Of course, I went to Huguo Temple today, and my sister-in-law, the princess, told me herself, so how could it be false!"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Ziming's heart, which had been shrouded in gloom for a long time, suddenly felt enlightened.

While I was overjoyed, I also felt a pang of guilt.

He had misunderstood Yingying. It seems that Yingying went to Huguo Temple out of necessity, not because she disliked him or wanted to break off the engagement.

But after the initial excitement, Qiao Ziming faced another dilemma.

Now that most of the money in the mansion has been given to Su Muxi, what should be done with the betrothal gifts he gave to Yingying?

But he had already forgotten about Su Muxi.

However, to the surprise of both Qiao Ziming and Madam Jiang, the matter of the betrothal gifts for the Princess's residence was resolved by noon the next day.

Because the Pei family has come to propose marriage! They've also brought many betrothal gifts.

Looking at the noblewoman before her, even though she was certain of the woman's intentions, Jiang was still filled with disbelief.

The wife of Pei Jian, the Minister of Revenue, actually came to propose marriage in person, wanting Xi'er to marry Pei Jian's eldest son.

This is the perfect marriage!

The Pei family is a prestigious family in the capital, and ordinary families can't even dream of climbing up to them. I never expected that the rumors about Xi'er would be so outrageous, that the Pei family would actually want to marry Xi'er.

It seems everything is going to turn out well!

"I have long heard that Young Master Pei is a man of great talent and skill in both literature and martial arts. The Pei family is known for its strict upbringing and strict adherence to etiquette. Although the Marquis is not here now, I believe he would not object to this marriage."

Although Madam Jiang tried her best to control the look of ecstasy on her face, Madam Pei still saw through it.

Madam Pei raised her chin with a hint of pride. Her son was so outstanding that the Qiao family would naturally not refuse the marriage. However, her coming here today was not her original intention.

The rumors about Qiao Zixi are so nasty, she would absolutely not allow her son to marry a shrew.

But her son insisted and even threatened suicide, so she had no choice but to give in.

However, before that, she still wanted to meet Qiao Zixi in person. If it was really as rumored, no matter how much her son made a fuss, she would not agree to the marriage!

"My son is just as the Lady of Anyang said. I just don't know if Miss Qiao is as the rumors say. I wonder if Miss Qiao is in the manor and if she could come out so I can see her?"

Jiang sensed the ill intent in Madam Pei's tone. Although she felt somewhat annoyed, she dared not show it in the slightest.

It seems that Madam Pei was unwilling to agree to this marriage, but yesterday Pei Yuan fell in love with Xi'er at first sight and insisted on marrying her. Madam Pei had no choice but to reluctantly go to propose marriage.

However, this marriage is excellent, and she cannot let it fall through!

"Send someone to invite the young lady."

Jiang gave the instructions casually, but she was somewhat nervous inside.

She was afraid that her daughter might not behave well and displease Madam Pei.

The truth is, Qiao Zixi is quite adept at pleasing people.

From the moment Madam Pei entered the room, Qiao Zixi received the news and had been sending people to inquire about what was happening in the flower hall.

When she heard that Madam Pei had come to propose marriage, she almost cried out with joy.

Thinking of Pei Yuan's affectionate peach blossom eyes, Qiao Zixi's face immediately turned crimson.

Unexpectedly, Young Master Pei fell in love with her at first sight and was so eager to propose marriage, arriving just one day later...

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