125 Mourning for the One He Loves
Just when Duke Xu was in trouble, Xu Huaili made a choice for himself.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Your Majesty to revoke your order!" Xu Huaili knelt down and refused in a loud and clear voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, Duke Xu's face changed drastically, "Your Majesty, he——"
Prince Qing and his wife were surprised. They didn't expect Xu Huaili to dare to speak to His Majesty in this way.
But besides being surprised, he was also a little unhappy. Why did Xu Huaili do that? ? Could it be that he thinks Jiayi is not worthy of him? !
Pei Yuning's indifferent expression became indifferent. He did not give Duke Xu a chance to speak. He said coldly, "General Zhenbei, are you dissatisfied with the marriage I chose for you? Do you think Jiayi is not worthy of you, or... you think I am meddling in your affairs!"
Prince Qing and his wife felt even more uneasy at this moment, but they were also somewhat thankful that they did not displease His Majesty just now.
"I dare not. I am honored by your majesty's kindness. However, Princess Jiayi is of noble status, and I am not worthy of her." Xu Huaili insisted while kneeling down.
He knew that His Majesty was dissatisfied with his previous actions. If he didn't know the whole story today, he would probably feel extremely confused.
But after the incident with the jade pendant, he also knew that His Majesty would definitely not want him to have anything to do with her again.
"When it comes to marriage, whether a man or a woman is compatible or not is secondary. Besides, you are the General Zhenbei appointed by me personally, so how can you not be compatible?" Pei Yuning said this half-truthfully, but Xu Huaili was aware of the dissatisfaction hidden in it.
Xu Huasong didn't understand why His Majesty was targeting his grandson, but the only effective thing at the moment was to act according to His Majesty's wishes. "Your Majesty is right. General Zhenbei just made a slip of the tongue and misunderstood Your Majesty's intentions."
Although he said this to His Majesty, it was obvious that he was advising his grandson that a man of insight is a wise man and that it is important to see the current situation clearly.
"Oh?" Pei Yuning was calm and unhurried, and just glanced over, "General Zhenbei, is that right?"
The atmosphere in Yanhua Palace was solemn. Xu Huaili's lips were pursed into a straight line, and he said nothing.
The ground seemed icy cold, eroding his heart bit by bit.
Prince Qing looked at his nose and his heart, not daring to make a sound.
Xu Huaili is really courageous. He even dares to contradict His Majesty and cause trouble. He is truly a hero in the army!
Xu Huasong was becoming more and more nervous. He tilted his head and signaled his grandson to speak quickly!
Even for the sake of the family, you shouldn't contradict His Majesty! !
Pei Yuning raised his eyes slightly and said indifferently, "It seems that General Zhenbei is not what Duke Xu said. He just made a mistake."
"Your Majesty! I already have someone I like! So please take back your order!"
Xu Huaili raised his head fearlessly and spoke frankly. He had been thinking a lot in his mind just now. Even if he knew the consequences, even if there was no future, he did not want to marry a girl he did not want to marry and live his life in a muddle.
It was like oil dripping into boiling water, and it made everyone present unable to react.
But Xu Huasong gritted his teeth in anger, his body trembled with anger and his face turned blue.
If His Majesty had not been present at this moment, he would definitely not let this brat go!
He could not imagine that his grandson would disregard the family's honor and even his own life for the sake of his children's personal affairs. He was truly disgraced by the Xu family.
Pei Yuning chuckled after hearing this, but the smile did not reach his eyes, "Do you have someone you like?"
Xu Huaili remained expressionless and insisted on his own opinion and answered, "Yes."
He had thought it through clearly. Even if there was no possibility for him and Xiao Tingyun anymore, he would not force someone he didn't like to be his wife.
"I wonder which family's daughter this is, she even wants Jiayi to give in?"
Pei Yuning seemed to be really interested and asked Xu Huaili's name.
"That's right. Tell me about it too so I can hear it." Prince Qing was a bully who was taking advantage of the emperor's name to bully others. He was also wondering why his Jiayi was not worthy of him? ? !
"Your Majesty! General Zhenbei is young and inexperienced, how can he understand what it means to like or not like someone!" Xu Huasong no longer wanted to let this unworthy descendant say anything more, he just hoped that he could behave himself.
Xu Huaili insisted on his own way and did not follow his grandfather's explanation. "When I was young, I met a girl in Huaizhou. Her father taught me for a few days. Although I only met her a few times, I have already fallen in love with her."
"Unfortunately...she died of illness last year. The grace I asked for was to marry her and observe mourning for her for three years. Even if she died of illness, I would stick to my original intention."
Xu Huasong was stunned after hearing this, but when he thought about it, he became furious. He didn't care about the presence of His Majesty and started to curse, "Asshole! Look at what you said!"
He, he actually wants to marry a tablet! ! ?
It's absolutely ridiculous!
Prince Qing and his wife also widened their eyes, and they both opened their mouths in disbelief.
That’s right, there’s no need for that! ! ? ? ?
If you don't want to marry Jiayi, you don't have to marry a tablet and ruin your reputation, right?
Wouldn't this mean he would become a widower at a young age?
Xu Huaili is really cruel. Jiayi will probably not have a good life if she marries him.
Thinking of this, Prince Qing and his wife became even less willing to marry Jiayi to him.
Pei Yuning turned the beads and said, "Duke Xu, please be patient."
Xu Huasong's face turned red. If he had known that he would have to face this terrible thing today, he would rather die at home!
"General Zhenbei, are you talking nonsense? Even if you don't want to marry Jiayi, you don't have to use such words to fool everyone."
This gave him a way out. Marrying a tablet would have a negative impact on himself, the Xu family, and even worse, the eldest prince.
"minister……"
"Your sister will be sad if she knows." Pei Yuning mentioned Shufei's name at the right time.
Let Xu Huaili regain some consciousness. His Majesty would not want to tarnish the eldest prince's reputation.
"I feel that I am not worthy of Princess Jiayi, and I do not want to disappoint the person I love so much. Even if I cannot obtain your majesty's grace, I will voluntarily observe three years of mourning for her. I hope your majesty can forgive me." Xu Huaili finally took a step back.
Xu Huasong finally calmed down a little.
It is better to observe mourning than to marry a tablet, and you can also gain a reputation for being loyal and righteous.
If he really took the tablet back with him, he would be the laughing stock of the whole Kyoto!
A widower who rejected Princess Jiayi, which girl would dare to marry him!
"Are you really determined to do this?" Pei Yuning's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he asked with a hint of imperceptible pressure.
The voice seemed very light, but it left her with nowhere to hide. Xu Huaili raised his head, his eyes were heavy, and he pursed his lips, "My heart is like stone, it cannot be changed."
Just after Xu Huaili finished speaking, Prince Qing suddenly felt that the air in Yanhua Palace became clearer.
He took a deep breath slowly, it was so scary...
"In this case, I will fulfill your loyalty and friendship, and the matter between Jiayi and you will be over." Pei Yuning pondered for a moment, seeming a little nonchalant.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Huaili said this numbly, not knowing what mood he was in.
Only then did Xu Huasong realize that the cold sweat on his back had soaked his clothes.
"Since you have no interest in Jiayi, what do you think of the son of Fang He, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate?"
Pei Yuning once again made Prince Qing and his wife nervous.
Prince Qing stood up subconsciously, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty thinks that Master Fang is a promising young man with great talent, and he is quite good."
Princess Qing wanted so much that she wanted to slap this old guy to death!
Why does everyone say that he is a promising young man and a talented young man? !
"Since Prince Qing likes them, I will grant them a marriage today!" Pei Yuning said happily.
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