Chapter 2168 Come Back to the Earl's Mansion with Me
"I wouldn't say I'm familiar with her. Princess Jia Hui is the daughter of the Grand Princess. The Grand Princess was previously unknown and had little presence, and she couldn't speak to the late Emperor. But two years ago, when the capital was in turmoil, the Grand Princess happened to be in the palace delivering something to the Empress. When she encountered an assassin, she took a sword for the Empress. That's when she caught the Emperor's eye, and later the Emperor bestowed the title of Princess Jia Hui upon her daughter."
Although she was a princess before, she was not valued. Now that she has gained power, she has inevitably become a bit arrogant.
But to be so arrogant as to try to harm someone's wife and take her place is going too far.
Shu Yu found it strange, "How can she be so sure that if her sister-in-law really gets into trouble, she will definitely become Mrs. Xiang?"
"Because of that sword strike, the Empress felt sorry for the Grand Princess and they have grown very close over the past year. Perhaps Princess Jia Hui thinks that with their current relationship, it wouldn't be difficult to obtain an imperial decree."
As he spoke, Xiang Weinan couldn't help but glance at Xiao Ruojun.
The latter didn't react at first, but understood the next moment, and his face immediately turned somewhat ugly.
Princess Jia Hui is trying to emulate her methods. Her marriage to Xiang Weinan was arranged by the former Consort Xiao, and now she's going to the Empress to ask for it...
Shu Yu inexplicably felt a little sorry for Xiang Weinan. Why did so many of them want to marry him, but none of them were taking the proper path?
Xiao Ruojun felt a little guilty. "I'm sorry."
Xiang Weinan said, “It’s all in the past. You are my wife now, so there’s no need to look back. The important thing right now is Princess Jia Hui’s matter. Things are different now than before. Even if Princess Jia Hui goes to the Empress for help, the Emperor will still try to stop her.”
Previously, the late emperor did not favor the Xiang family, so when Consort Xiao made a request, the late emperor felt it was not a big deal, and that the Xiang family was marrying above their station with the Xiao family. He granted the request without consulting Xiang Weinan and his parents.
At that time, Xiang Weinan had no power to defy the imperial decree, and he did not want to expose his secret allegiance to the Fifth Prince, so the marriage was arranged.
Things are different now; his relationship with the current emperor remains. The emperor is also aware of his resistance to the arranged marriage, and as a trusted advisor, he wouldn't rashly issue an edict without even asking a question.
So Xiang Weinan wasn't worried; what he was worried about was...
"Although the Emperor will not grant the marriage, that's a matter for later. Right now, the most urgent thing is whether Princess Jia Hui really intends to harm Ruojun. If she does, we certainly cannot let it go. I will investigate this matter thoroughly when we get back. But for now, Ruojun, you have to come back to the Earl's residence with me."
Xiang Weinan turned to look at Xiao Ruojun with a serious expression.
Xiao Ruojun was stunned, "But..."
“Zhuangzi is quite far from the city. If something really happens, I’m afraid I won’t be able to help.”
Shu Yu agreed with this point, "There are few people in this manor, and people come and go, so it's too easy to do something underhanded. Once you return to the Earl's Mansion, even if Princess Jia Hui really wants to harm you, it won't be so easy."
She believed that with Xiang Weinan's abilities, he could completely surround the Earl's mansion, and at least prevent a princess who had suddenly gained power from succeeding in taking it.
Xiao Ruojun hesitated for a long time. Although she had become more indifferent to many things now, she still cherished her life.
Seeing Xiang Weinan's solemn expression, she finally nodded, though she still hesitated, "Then what about my parents..."
"I will have someone keep an eye on my parents-in-law. Their target is you. Once you return to the city, they won't do anything to them."
(End of this chapter)
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