But after all, he is his own son and the one he is most proud of. Now that the road is paved in front of him, how can he refuse?
Is it possible that if he really supports a tyrant to take power, and accidentally destroys the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Xie family will be sinners for all eternity!
"I will take care of things in Beijing." The master said with a cold face.
"Thank you, father."
Xie Xianyu came out of the study and went back to Songhe Garden, but happened to run into Xie Xiangli at half past ten.
"Big brother."
"You're back. Did you have a smooth journey?"
Xie Xiangli smiled and said, "I was just planning to go see you, but now that Songhe Garden has a sister-in-law, it's not convenient for me to go, and you're busy with your work at court."
"I'm really busy. I have to go out in a few days. You can look after my family."
"Brother, are you going on a business trip again?"
"Because of the rebellion in the north."
Xie Xiangli was stunned for a moment and wanted to ask more, but Xie Xianyu just patted him on the shoulder and walked away.
Xie Xiangli returned to his yard, where a woman was cleaning the house for him.
"Auntie, just let the maid do it. Why do you have to do it yourself?" Xie Xiangli hurriedly took over the work in her hands.
"I'm free now. It's rare for you to come back, so how can those lazy maids serve you? I'll help you clean up myself before I feel at ease." Aunt Zhuang said with a smile.
"You should take a rest." Xie Xiangli helped her sit down.
"The eldest lady told me that your wedding will be held in the early spring of next year. Your engagement with Miss Liu has been set a long time ago, and we have been waiting for the eldest son to get married. Now that the princess has married, your wedding should also be arranged. There will be another happy event in the family." Aunt Zhuang was very happy.
Xie Xiangli thought of his fiancée whom he had met once before, and his smile faded a little: "Is this also considered a happy event?"
Aunt Zhuang's expression immediately changed. "What are you talking about? Are you still dissatisfied with the Liu family's daughter? The Liu family is also a family of scholars and scholars. They are a perfect match for you. Moreover, your father personally arranged your marriage."
Aunt Zhuang spoke with deep meaning, "Don't be like your eldest son and do something disobedient that will anger your father. He caused such a scene at home to marry that merchant bride that your father nearly died of rage."
Xie Xiangli curled his lips and said, "Even though my eldest brother is so disobedient, father still only cares about him."
He dared not even think of such a rebellious act, but his elder brother did it anyway, and everyone in the Xie family, including his father who was the most conservative of the conventions, accepted it.
He obeyed his father in everything, fulfilled his duties and never overstepped the line, but his father never looked down on him.
"What did you say?"
"nothing."
Aunt Zhuang advised, "You should also learn from your uncle. You and the eldest son are blood relatives. From now on, you should just be the eldest son's right-hand man, just like your uncle supported your father. You should support the eldest son all your life. This is the right thing to do."
Xie Xiangli lowered his eyes: "Don't worry, Auntie, I understand."
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The next day, Xie Xianyu was about to leave Beijing.
King Xuan personally escorted him all the way to the city gate, asking about his well-being and showing great concern.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely assist General Cai in suppressing the rebellion. If anything goes wrong, Your Highness's position will naturally be more secure, and you won't have to worry about the likes of the King of Qi."
This was exactly what King Xuan wanted, and he nodded repeatedly: "Xianyu, you are the one I trust the most now. I will stay in the capital and wait for your return!"
Xie Xianyu bowed, and King Xuan returned to the carriage with satisfaction and returned to the capital.
Xie Xianyu turned around and saw Wanruo still standing by the carriage waiting. She was afraid of the cold, and even though it was just winter, she had already wrapped herself up like a rice dumpling, tightly wrapped. Whether it was because of the wrapping or the wind, her delicate little face was now red, like a doll from a New Year picture.
He strode up to her and couldn't help but pinch her red cheeks: "I'll send it here. Go back early and don't catch a cold again."
Wanruo lowered her eyes, her voice a little muffled: "Then you should come back safely as soon as possible."
He raised his eyebrows slightly. It was rare for her to say something pleasant.
But he was also alert. Was she deliberately lowering his guard to cause some trouble?
He lowered his head and stared at her. A cold light suddenly flashed in his calm eyes, and his tone was stern: "Be an honest man and wait for me to come back. If you dare to run around, I will break your legs."
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