Chapter 814: I am sent to protect the country, but I don’t know where the general is needed.

Sang Zhixia looked at Aunt Xu in astonishment and forgot to say anything.

Aunt Xu said with endless fear and bitterness, "Regarding Yanran's marriage, the palace has actually long ago secretly and openly inquired about your uncle and me's intentions, but we thought about it over and over again and pretended not to hear it, and did not dare to speak out."

"Your Third Uncle and I have experienced both prosperity and poverty. We've been through so much, and we no longer expect more."

"Rather than hoping for our daughter to become rich and powerful overnight through marriage, we hope that she can live a comfortable life without any burdens."

Jiang Yubai is definitely the future emperor.

Once Xu Yanran enters the palace, her future honor will surely be second only to the emperor, but what does it matter even if that is the case?

The couple spent half their lives trying to have Xu Yanran, and they wished they could dig out the softest part of their hearts and take care of her.

The deep palace is a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones. How could anyone be willing to watch Xu Yanran fall into the fire pit?

A flash of light flashed through Sang Zhixia's mind, and she said softly, "So Third Aunt and Third Uncle knew about this rumor long ago?"

"Not only do we know, your mother-in-law and second aunt also know."

Aunt Xu sighed and said, "It's just that we haven't said anything openly. Our family's actions are too frequent, which inevitably makes it seem like we're trying to cover up something. So even if we're anxious, we can only hold it in and wait for the right time."

"Why else do you think your Third Uncle and I agreed to let Yanran accompany you on this trip to Chuzhou? I was afraid that if she stayed in Lingnan any longer, once the palace opened its mouth, we wouldn't be able to keep her."

Let Xu Yanran go on a long journey first to temporarily block the opportunity for the palace to speak.

Wait for a while, then slowly plan and make your plans.

Seeing Sang Zhixia's expression of sudden realization, Aunt Xu said with mixed feelings: "Actually, it's because my uncle and I are too selfish. We really can't bear to let Yanran go. Otherwise..."

"Yanran entering the palace is actually the best thing. It's good for everyone."

Since ancient times, the former dynasty and the harem have been inextricably linked.

All the prosperous aristocratic families must have people from their own clan in the former court and the harem, so as to form a network, win over the emperor's heart and consolidate the family's status.

The third branch has only one daughter, Xu Yanran.

Uncle Xu had no interest in a career in politics and was already past the age of ambition, so he was unable to contribute to major events.

The third branch inherited the glory of the Xu family's military exploits in the previous dynasty, and should also contribute to the family. Xu Yanran entering Jiang Yubai's house is the best option.

The fate of girls from aristocratic families has always been like this, so it's not surprising.

But they couldn't bear to do so.

Aunt Xu suppressed her guilt and said self-deprecatingly, "You've watched Yanran grow up, and you know her personality."

"If I find an ordinary family, with a simpler structure and less quarrels and more harmony, as long as the son-in-law has good character and good morals, it won't be difficult for the couple to live a harmonious life in the future. But if..."

"If she were to enter a place where people are treacherous and calculating, she would be devoured by the surrounding demons and monsters until not even a bone is left. I... I simply cannot bear to part with this piece of flesh."

So they pretended to be confused and ignorant, hoping that the old prince would give up this idea.

I have been waiting for the right opportunity to push this matter forward.

Today, we received news that Nan Weiwei and Tian Ying'er had a fight with someone outside. Sang Zhixia didn't know the whole story and didn't intend to let it go.

Aunt Xu realized that this was a rare opportunity.

So they came in a rage to seek an explanation, seemingly to cut off the absurd rumors and slander, but in fact they wanted to express their stance to the old prince.

Xu Yanran is not allowed to enter the palace.

Sang Zhixia reacted quickly but remained silent.

Aunt Xu's eyes were slightly red. "Xia Xia, your uncle and I are sorry for you and Xu Yu."

"It's not easy for you and Xu Yu to support the Xu family. We all know that."

"I also know that Yanran entering the palace at this time is actually beneficial, and it will also be beneficial to Xu Yu's consolidation of his position in the previous dynasty, but..."

"Your Third Uncle and I only have this one daughter. She is our life. I really..."

Aunt Xu's throat choked and she was completely speechless.

Sang Zhixia was stunned for a moment and laughed, "Third Aunt, you got the point wrong."

Sang Zhixia placed the handkerchief in Aunt Xu's hand and said with a laugh, "Xu Yu fought for military merit, and I planted crops to earn more money. Isn't it all about choosing freedom, about being able to come and go as we please?"

"If we work so hard and still have to rely on my sister's lifelong event to secure something, then wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"

"I am sent to protect the country, but I don't know where the general is needed."

Aunt Xu looked at Sang Zhixia in surprise, "Xia Xia, you...you and Xu Yu really don't blame us?"

"What's there to complain about?"

Sang Zhixia wiped away the tears from Aunt Xu's eyes and said jokingly, "And don't worry, Aunt Xu, even if the old prince is interested, the young prince will not agree."

"The young prince probably doesn't want to fight Xu Yu, so he's not afraid."

At worst, let Xu Yu go and preach to Jiang Yubai.

Jiang Yubai is an understanding person and won't make things too difficult for you.

The huge rock that had been hanging in Aunt Xu's heart finally fell. She felt relieved and ashamed at the same time. She was so overwhelmed with emotions that she couldn't even speak.

Sang Zhixia didn't want her suppressed sobs to be too obvious, so she calmly changed the subject: "It's not just Yanran, it will be the same for Jinxi and my Nuonuo in the future."

"When our children are young, they only want to be free from worries. When they grow up, they only want absolute freedom."

"If a boy wants to achieve great things, he can stand on the glory of his ancestors to realize his ambitions. If a girl wants to travel freely, she can do whatever she wants. As for interactions with relatives..."

Sang Zhixia chuckled and said, "Our family is rich now, and we have enough money to spend."

"Don't ask for more."

"Aunt San, just keep your heart at ease. No one will complain."

Sang Zhixia gently comforted Aunt Xu San, whose mood was fluctuating greatly, all the way. When she entered the house and saw Xu Minghui and Xu Yu, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and smile.

"Weiwei and Ying'er went to Yanran's yard. You won't find anyone here if you come here."

A trace of shock flashed across Xu Minghui's face, and he suppressed a sigh of embarrassment: "Sister-in-law, you know very well that I didn't come here for this."

Sang Zhixia pretended not to know what he had been asking people about for a long time, suppressed a smile, sat down and said, "Okay."

"Since you said so, I reluctantly believe it."

Sang Zhixia took the hot porridge from Xu Yu and said with a smile, "It's so late. Are you waiting here for me? Do you have something to ask?"

Xu Minghui subconsciously glanced at Xu Yu. Seeing that Xu Yu looked as if he had two empty eyes and couldn't see him at all, he nodded with a dull face: "Yes, there is something."

"Sister-in-law, what are you going to do about Yanran's matter?"

Sang Zhixia looked at Xu Yu, then at Xu Minghui, and asked with a half-smile, "What did you two come up with?"

"Why don't you tell me first?"