Chapter 313: Determined

"Your idea is excellent," Xiao Yan said. "It not only gives the Crown Prince face by allowing him to reject Zhao Zhao once, but also allows us to take advantage of Jiang Xuan's contribution and ask the Emperor to grant their marriage, thus adding an extra layer of security to their marriage."

Lu Qiniang was right about one thing, that is, the certain outcome of the future cannot be sought.

We can only take one step at a time.

For now, we should coax the prince. If we can’t coax him, we should prevent him from getting angry for the time being.

"But this matter is not easy to implement." Xiao Yan said, "Let's not talk about the emperor, how will the Jiang family explain it?"

If I can't tell the truth, it's really hard to explain why I broke off the engagement and then got married again.

"Also, how can we convince the Crown Prince that Zhao Zhao is willing to follow him but cannot? This also depends on Zhao Zhao's performance."

"I'll handle my family's situation," Jiang Xuan said. "Even if we cancel the engagement, Zhao Zhao is a girl, and canceling the engagement could easily affect her reputation. So, follow my lead on how to cancel the engagement."

Lu Qiniang said, "Jiang Xuan, although I hope you and Daya get along well, this matter is of great importance, so you have to think it over carefully. If you have even the slightest reluctance in your heart, then forget it."

Daya has already suffered enough. She will just be sad for a few more days at most, and this matter will eventually pass.

But if he agrees now, and Jiang Xuan regrets it after a year, a half, three or five years, it will hurt Daya even more.

"Really," Lu Qiniang said sincerely, "This matter cannot be forced at all."

"I don't want to break off the engagement," Jiang Xuan said. "I'm willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhao Zhao, through thick and thin."

Daya's eyelashes were filled with tears.

Seeing what she was about to say, Jiang Xuan said, "Zhao Zhao, listen to me first. I will be responsible for our family affairs. However, canceling the engagement will easily affect your reputation, so you must listen to me."

"Tell me about it." Xiao Yan unconsciously turned the ring on his finger.

"Tell everyone that I'm having a hard time recovering from my injuries," Jiang Xuan said calmly. "I have a bad temper, and Zhao Zhao couldn't stand it, so I had no choice but to cancel the engagement."

He will bear the pressure of public opinion.

"If the engagement is called off like this, the Crown Prince will know and feel proud that Zhao Zhao picked the wrong person. He will mock her, and this will probably satisfy his condescending mentality."

If she didn't follow him and ended up choosing a worse man who treated her badly, the prince would be proud.

Since you want to coax him, you might as well let him think so.

"This is not good." Lu Qiniang was a little conflicted.

Jiang Xuan's reputation is also a reputation.

Although she was very moved, she still felt a little embarrassed.

"It's nothing. I'm a grown man, and fame doesn't matter to me." Jiang Xuan said, "Also, I have an idea, but I don't know if it's suitable."

"Aren't we all discussing this? You don't have to be so polite. Just say whatever you think. We can't say anything to you if it's inappropriate." Lu Qiniang said again.

She has always been very satisfied with Jiang Xuan. Now that she has encountered such a big thing, Jiang Xuan's responsibility makes her even more satisfied.

——In this life, if people don’t encounter some problems, they often can’t tell whether the person in front of them is a human or a ghost.

"If possible, I'm willing to marry into your family." Jiang Xuan said to Daya.

As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Lu Qiniang's eyes opened wide.

Is this okay?

This is not allowed.

Jiang Xuan held a high position, had a profound family background, and his father was the Minister of Rites. How could such a family allow their son to marry into the family?

"I'm not acting on impulse," Jiang Xuan said. "I'll cancel the engagement first and let the Crown Prince know. Then I'll ask the Emperor for help and arrange a new marriage. The Emperor won't care whether I marry into the family or not."

"It's not a matter of whether we agree or not, it's that your family won't agree." Xiao Yan said in a deep voice.

"I'll find a way to get them to agree," Jiang Xuan said. "I have two older brothers who have already carried on the family line. I'm the youngest, so it doesn't matter to me. Besides, after marrying into the family, I've cut myself off from the family to a certain extent. If that day ever comes, I won't bring them any trouble."

Jiang Xuan prepared for the worst.

It's just to accompany her, live and die together.

Haven’t those who have been to the battlefield seen through life and death?

He is not afraid of death, but he is afraid of not living a fulfilling life.

"How do you plan to get your parents' consent?" Xiao Yan asked again.

"My father makes all the decisions on important family matters," Jiang Xuan said. "He has a good friend who told him many years ago that he would become the Minister of Rites. It later came true, and my father believed him completely."

Everyone in the room understood.

Jiang Xuan wanted to bribe the fortune teller to persuade Minister Jiang.

"But marrying into the wife's family is a big deal. I'm afraid your father still won't agree." Lu Qin's mother was a little worried.

When it comes to fortune tellers, everyone would rather believe it than not, so just believe it for now.

But if something big happens, you may not choose to believe it.

——When it comes to metaphysics, people subconsciously only choose what they are willing to hear and block out what they don’t want to hear.

"Well, I will tell my father that marrying into the family is just a formality. Our descendants will still have the surname Jiang in the future." Jiang Xuan said.

Lu Qi Niang: "Yes, yes, this is good, this is good."

Neither she nor Xiao Yan could come up with a surname that they wanted to pass on.

So it would be good if the child has the surname Jiang in the future.

"In the future," Jiang Xuan looked at Daya, his eyes filled with silent comfort, "Zhao Zhao will be filial to my parents, and they will think that Zhao Zhao is sensible."

After all, there is no need to do that after marrying into the wife's family.

Yun Ting stood on tiptoe and patted Jiang Xuan on the shoulder. "You are really good, boy! You have put a lot of effort into marrying our Zhao Zhao."

Xiao Yan couldn't be more satisfied with this result.

He himself did not want his daughter to get married.

It would be great if Jiang Xuan is willing to marry into the family.

Jiang Xuan looked at Daya and said in a gentle voice, "Zhao Zhao, do you have anything else to add?"

Don't cry, your eyes are swollen.

Daya had tears in her eyes and shook her head gently.

She had nothing more to say.

But for the rest of her life, she will never forget Jiang Xuan's love for her today.

"That's good." Jiang Xuan's slightly frown finally relaxed.

Perhaps because he had spoken out, he became bolder and stepped forward to wipe Daya's tears.

Xiao Yan originally couldn't stand him doing this, but now, he was touched by Jiang Xuan's sincerity and turned a blind eye.

Lu Qiniang said, "That's fine. I'll prepare the betrothal gifts and buy you a house to start cleaning."

"Mom, don't be anxious," Daya said. "We have to take it one step at a time and not reveal any flaws. There will always be deviations along the way, so I'm afraid we won't be able to do everything we want."

"Okay then." Lu Qiniang said, "You two can go to the yard and talk for a while. Then let Jiang Xuan go back early. Your father and I will discuss the next steps."