What a great twenty-seven.
Xie Shu's face darkened a little, and he didn't even bother to be polite. He said directly: "Then, my lord, do you know how old my daughter is? She is only sixteen years old."
Zheng, who was standing by, hurriedly covered her twitching lips with a handkerchief, feeling quite helpless.
Her husband's tone was as if his daughter was being targeted by some old man.
But the person standing in front of him was clearly of outstanding appearance and dignified demeanor, and his family background was also one of the most noble in the capital.
If we ignore his age, he is definitely an excellent choice for a son-in-law.
How could it be so unbearable?
Pei Yuqing felt more and more embarrassed listening to the mocking tone of his future father-in-law, but luckily he was well prepared when he came, and he raised his slightly drooped head slightly after hearing his words.
Under the gazes of Xie Shu and Zheng, he reached out to lift up the hem of his skirt and actually knelt down.
"To be honest with you two, before I met your daughter, I had no intention of getting married. After meeting her, although I was troubled by the age gap, I was even more glad that I did not compromise with my parents' wishes and get married and have children."
If he had obeyed his parents' orders and married when he was old enough, he would have been accompanied by another woman when they first met.
How should he face his own pounding heart and involuntary emotions?
He was glad that perhaps it was some mysterious intuition that reminded him that he would meet such a girl in the future, and he would like what she likes and would want to put the best things in front of her to make her smile.
Thinking of the touching girl, Pei Yuqing's embarrassment quickly dissipated, and became sour and warm.
He straightened his back, his eyes were reserved and solemn, and he spoke softly, "I know that I am much older than your daughter. Apart from this matter, which I cannot change, I will never let her suffer any injustice. I can swear to heaven that if I can marry Xie Wan Ning, she will be my only wife in this life, and I will treat her like a pearl and a treasure. If I break my oath, I will suffer the pain of seeking but not being able to get her for the rest of my life."
As soon as the words fell, the hall suddenly became quiet.
Even the servants who were standing in the corner, lowering their heads and serving with obedience, looked up with regret when they heard this, not to mention Xie Shu and Zheng’s couple.
Why did their girl’s previous marriage call off?
Isn’t it because of the affair that the young man from the Lu family had before his wedding?
Wanwan herself said that she was very narrow-minded and only wanted to find a husband like her father who did not take two women and only had one wife.
If you count the mansions of the noble families in the capital, you will find that every young man has a loyal maid by his side when he is in his teens, and he is always surrounded by beautiful girls.
The rule that one can only take a concubine after the age of 30 is only followed by the Xie family among the noble families.
These were the family rules that were brought over from Xiangzhou when they moved to Beijing, and they only stipulated that one could not take a concubine before the age of 30.
The Xie Shu brothers were over thirty years old, but they still had no intention of taking concubines. One reason was that they were upright people and did not indulge in women; the other was that they had deep feelings for their wives and their family was harmonious and they did not want to disturb this peace by taking concubines.
It is rare to find the backyard of Marquis Xuanping's mansion so clean.
Men are naturally lustful and lustful. Who can ask those young men from wealthy families who come from good families and have both money and power to suppress their nature?
Isn't this inhumane?
Xie Shu and Zheng both knew that Wanwan was determined to find a husband who would be devoted to her and have a decent family background, ability, talent and appearance.
It is really as difficult as climbing to the sky.
The couple looked at each other and understood what the other was thinking.
Xie Shu coughed lightly and said, "Nephew, please stand up."
Pei Yuqing stood up and took a seat as he was told.
Zheng ordered the maid to refill the tea and said with a smile, "We already understand your nephew's intention, but there is one more thing..."
Pei Yuqing nodded respectfully: "Please ask."
Since he had the idea of marrying off his daughter, Zheng, with a loving mother's heart, did not bother to exchange polite words with him and asked directly, "Are the rumors in the capital for many years true?"
Those rumors said that the prince of Peiguo Mansion would not live past thirty, and he was already twenty-seven...
"Three parts true, seven parts false," Pei Yuqing smiled warmly and said slowly, "It is true that I have been weak since childhood, but after years of careful conditioning, now only my heart disease is difficult to eradicate. Don't worry, as long as I don't get too happy or sad and my mind is agitated, the heart disease will be fine."
He is already so much older than her. If he really can't live past thirty, how could he dare to mess with that little girl who is like a flower bud.
Xie Shu stroked his beard and pondered for a long time without saying anything, still hesitant in his heart.
Heart disease can be serious or minor. If he is not careful, his daughter will become a widow, so he cannot afford to be careless.
Zheng glanced at her husband, shielded her lips with her round fan, and whispered softly: "Why not ask Wanwan herself? If she doesn't agree, it will be useless even if you agree."
In other words, if their daughter likes the guy, they probably won't be able to persuade him.
Therefore, in this matter, the most important thing is the feelings of their lovely young girl.
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Xie Wan Ning was sleeping soundly with her eyes closed and was gently awakened by Er Xia.
Madam Li came over in person after receiving the order. Seeing that she was awake, she hurried over and said, "Madam has ordered that you please dress up and follow me to the living room."
The person who just woke up was still a little confused. Xie Wan Ning slowly sat up and said slowly: "Is there anything I can do for you, mother?"
As he spoke, the person who was about to get out of bed stopped and finally came to his senses.
Turning his head, he asked, "Waiting room?"
Mother Li took out her coat and gave it to her to change into. She said, "Yes, it's the living room."
She looked at the young master and said angrily, "You didn't even tell Madam in advance. Master Pei's sudden visit really makes me feel helpless."
Mother Li was Zheng's dowry mother. She watched the two little masters grow up. Although she did not take advantage of her seniority, she was much more friendly in her words than the other servants.
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