Then, recalling some rumors circulating in the Yongping Marquis's residence, the Yongning Marquis sneered and said, "Brother Zhao, if you're not satisfied with the marriage I arranged for you, just say so. Why take your anger out on the face of your Yongping Marquis husband?"

Marquis Yongping said anxiously, "Brother Xu, I didn't mean that. It really was the problem with the purchasing person. I never expected that something like this would happen at the last minute."

Marquis Yongning snorted coldly and said, "Your family's head has been in charge of the household for more than a year or two, yet you managed to mess up such a simple matter. Have you been doing nothing all day? Brother Zhao, tell me, what's your plan? If you really don't want to continue this marriage, then let's call it a day. My brother-in-law and I will send someone to escort the Zhou family's daughter back to Liaodong. At worst, the two of us will go with her to apologize to General Zhou."

Sweat poured down the Marquis of Yongping's forehead as he anxiously grabbed the Marquis of Yongning's arm and said, "Brother Xu, I really didn't mean it that way. Now that you know, please help me. I know you are very capable, so please help me through this difficult time. My entire Yongping Marquis family will never forget your kindness."

Helping is definitely an option, as the two families are relatives. Most importantly, today is Zhao Sixing's wedding day, and Zhao Sixing is the grandson of the Marquis of Yongning. However, we can't just help with the matter so easily.

Marquis Yongning checked the time; the banquet would begin in three hours, so he should hurry up and prepare the food.

Marquis Yongning said to Marquis Yongping, "Xingge'er is my grandson, so of course I'll help you if you help me. However, I can't just help you for nothing, since it was the people in charge of your household who caused this trouble."

Marquis Yongping could only keep saying yes, yes, yes, letting Marquis Yongning set the conditions. Only now did Marquis Yongping realize that his inner quarters were far from as clean as he had imagined. He didn't ask for anything else now, he only hoped to get through this wedding banquet smoothly and not let himself and the entire Marquis's mansion become a laughing stock.

Marquis Yongning sent someone to invite Xu Shao and Zhao Sixing, who had not yet gone out to greet the bride, over. When Xu Shao arrived, she had probably already heard about what had happened in the kitchen, and she looked calm. Zhao Sixing, on the other hand, looked somewhat sad, but when she saw her maternal grandfather, she felt that she had found a pillar of support, and she felt a pang of grievance, and her eyes reddened.

Marquis Yongning stood in the courtyard of his study, beckoned to Xu Shao and Zhao Sixing, and led them aside, saying, "Shao'er, I will definitely help smooth things over today. But we can't just let things go so easily. Tell your father, what are your thoughts now?"

The implication was that Xu Shao should quickly state her conditions.

Xu Shao pondered for a while, looked at Zhao Sixing, and said to Marquis Yongning, "Father, after Xing'er gets married, I want to accompany Xing'er and his wife to live on the estate in the suburbs of the capital. Xing'er will be taking the imperial examination next year, so he needs a quiet environment to study. As for the affairs of the manor, let whoever wants them do it."

Marquis Yongning looked at Zhao Sixing and saw the excitement on Zhao Sixing's face. He nodded and said, "Good. Since it is your wish, I must help you fulfill it. Shao'er, I am very pleased that you can do this. Since you know it is a quagmire, there is no need to stay in this quagmire with others. If you have the opportunity to jump out, it is better to jump out as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xu Shao, with red eyes, bowed to Marquis Yongning. Marquis Yongning told the two of them to hurry up and attend to their own business, while he went to negotiate with Marquis Yongping.

After the terms were agreed upon, Marquis Yongning still asked Marquis Yongping to sign and affix his seal. Marquis Yongping was somewhat speechless and said, "Brother Xu, I know that a gentleman's promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Why do you still want me to sign and affix my seal?"

Marquis Yongning carefully folded the signed note, put it in his bosom, and said, "I know that Brother Zhao is a trustworthy and reliable person, but can Brother Zhao make all the decisions about the affairs of the inner quarters? In that case, with this household registration document, if my daughter cannot leave the manor, even if I come looking for her, I will have a legitimate reason, won't I?"

Marquis Yongping was somewhat speechless, but after Marquis Yongning had his attendant invite Xu Di over and gave him some instructions, Xu Di frowned and thought for a while before arranging for people to get to work.

The Yongping Marquis's household purchased a considerable amount of chicken, duck, fish, and meat, and everything that needed to be steamed was steamed, and everything that needed to be boiled was boiled. However, the vegetables they bought were either bought too early or weren't fresh; after two days, they were either frozen or wilted and completely unusable. Xu Di grows vegetables on his estate, but it's too late to transport them there now. However, they can ask the Wei family's older sisters for help, requesting some supplies from their hot pot restaurant.

The vegetables stored in the hot pot restaurant can meet the restaurant's needs for several days. How many vegetables will be needed for these dozens of tables of dishes?

After Xu Di issued one order after another, several carriages covered with thick cotton quilts soon entered the side gate of the Yongping Marquis's residence. After the kitchen staff inspected the goods, they arranged for people to unload the baskets of vegetables, and only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the matter was resolved, Marquis Yongping finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that it was almost time, he hurried to the main gate to greet the guests. However, he saw several attendants dressed in the clothes of Marquis Yongning's mansion directing the carriages in the alley. Marquis Yongping had to suppress his anger before it subsided.

Seeing the steward standing beside him, Marquis Yongping asked him, "Why is someone from Marquis Yongning's faction here?"

Seeing that his master's expression was not good, the steward quickly said, "My lord, all the people in our manor are busy inside, and we really can't spare any manpower."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongping closed his eyes, thinking that today was a joyous day for his family, and whatever happened should be dealt with after today. Only then did he compose himself and, seeing his familiar old friend arrive, quickly went forward to greet him.

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