Chapter 699 A Happy Event
When Song Yanxi learned the news, Shen Qingyun had already left Changle Hou Mansion.
Listening to An San's words, she couldn't help but look suspicious, "Are you sure that my aunt left the mansion with a smile?"
Given her temper, if the Marquis of Changle and his wife dared to plot against the Yan family this time, it would be considered a solid construction by the craftsmen if they didn't tear off the roof of the Marquis's mansion.
An nodded and said seriously: "Brother saw it with his own eyes, it can't be fake."
She pondered for a moment and added, "When the eldest lady left, the wife of the Marquis personally went out to see her off. The two of them seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation."
Hearing her words, Song Yanxi became even more confused.
Didn’t my aunt come here today specifically to cause trouble?
The last time I saw her at the Princess's Mansion, the wife of Marquis Changle seemed to have softened a bit, but she wasn't the type to be bullied and even greeted people with a smile.
There must have been something else going on.
Meeting Song Yanxi's gaze, An San pursed his lips and said, "Miss, please wait a moment. I'll be back soon."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left, bringing a gust of cold wind wherever she went.
The speed was so fast that Song Yanxi had no time to stop it.
But in the blink of an eye, the person disappeared at the door.
She was about to get up and chase after him when she heard An San's respectful voice coming from the door.
"master."
Mo Jinchuan responded calmly and ordered, "No need to wait here, go down and rest."
Looking at the indigo figure that appeared at the door, Song Yanxi's lips curled slightly, and she asked with a smile: "Your Highness, do you not need to accompany His Majesty today?"
"The Emperor has just gone to bed after reviewing some memorials."
Song Yanxi nodded, "Your Majesty is not very energetic right now, so it is indeed not advisable for him to stay awake for a long time. It is best to take a short nap from time to time."
As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Mo Jinchuan picked up the cup of water she had just drunk from, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
There was clearly an empty cup on the table, but he...
Song Yanxi suddenly felt her cheeks burning hot.
As if he was very thirsty and still not satisfied, Mo Jinchuan poured another glass and only breathed a sigh of relief after drinking it.
Seeing his appearance, it really looked like he hadn't had a drink of water for a long time, and Song Yanxi couldn't help feeling ashamed.
His Royal Highness Prince Jin is a gentleman. How could she have such dirty thoughts about him just now?
It's really disgraceful.
Just when Song Yanxi was about to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, she suddenly heard Mo Jinchuan ask, "Xier, why are you looking at me like that?"
Without waiting for her to explain, he said, "It just so happens that I have something happy to tell you."
"happy event?"
Seeing Mo Jinchuan nod, Song Yanxi felt a little more uneasy.
She really couldn't think of anything that could be called a happy event for her right now.
As if he had guessed what she was thinking, Mo Jinchuan smiled and asked, "My aunt is interested in finding a girl for my cousin Qinghe. Isn't that a happy thing?"
Song Yanxi looked surprised and couldn't help asking, "When did it happen, and which girl was it?"
Mo Jinchuan smiled meaningfully, "Xier just met this girl not long ago, so she should remember her."
After hearing what he said, Song Yanxi was even more confused.
My second cousin has a similar personality to my uncle. He has never liked reading since he was a child and always complains that he gets a headache when he sees words.
Yet, he was able to focus on the densely packed account books and was able to use an abacus well before he was four years old.
Seeing that he was not cut out for studying, his grandfather simply took him with him and followed him around the country to expand the business.
At that time, no one was optimistic about him. Even his aunt-in-law thought that if he went out to suffer for a few days, he would want to come back and study hard.
No one would have thought that he would persist for more than ten years.
A few years ago, my grandfather got old and could no longer run, so I simply handed over all the outside business to him.
When people in the business world see him, they will call him "Manager Yan Er".
Song Yanxi remembered that the last time she saw him was on her grandmother's sixtieth birthday two years ago.
Although he didn't look very tall, his face was tanned and shiny. When he talked to people, he showed a row of big white teeth, and he looked more festive than when he was a child.
If I remember correctly, he is already nineteen this year, and it is indeed time for him to look for a marriage partner.
Although the Yan family is now the richest family in Da'an, they are ultimately a merchant family. No matter how wealthy they are, they cannot be regarded as such by those noble families.
Therefore, the girl that my second cousin is looking for must be from an ordinary family.
But during the time she had been back in Beijing, most of the people she had met were ladies from aristocratic families, who were far beyond the reach of the Yan family with their current status.
Even if this were true, my grandfather would definitely not agree to it.
This world is not fair to women, especially those noble ladies from aristocratic families, whose fate has been arranged since they were born.
In this life, I am whose daughter, whose wife, whose mother.
But it won't be herself.
It would be fine if my parents had some conscience, and they could get married and live their own lives behind closed doors.
But if you have parents like the Right Prime Minister and his wife, even if you get married, there is no way you can escape their control.
People who have no bottom line will have many ways to ruin your reputation once you fall out with them.
If you resist even a little, you will be regarded as an unfilial person by the world and deserve to be cut into pieces.
If they just wanted some money, the Yan family could certainly afford it.
But if they are after something else, it won't be so easy to get rid of them.
My grandfather was afraid of causing so much trouble, so he was unwilling to have any dealings with those aristocratic families, let alone marry into their families.
Suddenly, a pair of tears appeared in Song Yanxi's eyes.
Could it be that the girl the prince was talking about was her?
Thinking of Xu Ruyue's previous actions, Song Yanxi's heart sank. She asked tentatively, "Is the lady the prince was talking about surnamed Xu?"
There was surprise in Mo Jinchuan's eyes, "Which Xu family are you talking about, Xier?"
Not wanting him to know the unpleasant things, Song Yanxi casually said, "I've been a guest at the Princess's Mansion before, and I thought the prince was talking about her."
She smiled helplessly, "Don't keep me in suspense, Your Majesty. I've met quite a few girls since I returned to Beijing."
If she really has to guess one by one, it will take her forever, right?
Mo Jinchuan smiled and shook his head, saying, "I was thinking of asking you to guess. After all, this person is someone you would never have thought of."
Can't you think of it anyway?
Song Yanxi was feeling annoyed when she suddenly remembered that An San had just mentioned Shen Qingyun's abnormal behavior.
Although it is said that there must be something wrong when things are abnormal, what if there is a reason behind it?
Then all of this makes sense.
As soon as he saw her reaction, Mo Jinchuan knew that she had guessed it, and a trace of regret flashed in his black eyes.
Sometimes it is not a good thing to have people under you who are too capable.
Although Song Yanxi guessed it, there was one thing she didn't understand.
It was obvious that my aunt came to the Marquis's mansion this time to find fault. Even if the wife of Marquis Changle had a good temper, she probably had no intention of discussing the marriage of their children with her.
Not to mention, my aunt had always agreed with my grandfather and had never thought about marrying into a wealthy family.
Even my eldest cousin, who held an official position, rejected several offers of marriage from high-ranking families and married the youngest daughter of the teacher next door.
However, the young lady from Changle Hou Mansion seems to be a gentle person.
Thinking of something, Song Yanxi couldn't help but frown, "Your Highness, why do I remember that the daughter of the Marquis' Mansion is already engaged?"
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