If it goes to court, not only will you not get any benefits, but you will also be labeled as unreasonable and unforgiving.
But releasing them now will only make everyone hate the Marquis of Anyang's mansion even more, and tip the scales in everyone's hearts toward the Su family.
The servant beside him, unsure of his young master's intentions, tentatively asked, "Does the young master agree to the master marrying Su Muxi as his second wife?"
But then the young master's face suddenly turned cold. "She's not qualified to be the mistress of the Xie family!"
"Let's go to Huguo Temple. Don't keep Pei Yuan waiting."
…
Meanwhile, Qiao Zixi, unaware that her plan to cause trouble had been exposed, was walking into Huguo Temple with a smile on her face.
However, she did not notice that a young man in white was walking towards her from around the corner.
And so, the two bumped into each other by chance.
"careful!"
Seeing Qiao Zixi lean backward, the young man in white instinctively reached out and grabbed her arm.
After being startled, Qiao Zixi blushed instantly upon seeing the person in front of her. She stood there dumbfounded, like a little quail, at a loss for what to do.
The newcomer had fair skin, a handsome face, and a pair of peach blossom eyes just like her brother's, which made her look gentle and affectionate.
When he looked at her at that moment, his eyes seemed to hold a raging storm, making her heart skip a beat.
Just then, Bai Mengying's voice rang out from not far away.
"Xi'er!"
Upon hearing Bai Mengying's voice, Qiao Zixi snapped out of her daze, quickly pulled her arm back, and ran towards Bai Mengying.
"Princess sister-in-law."
Her voice was sweet and delicate, quite different from how she usually spoke to Su Muxi.
Bai Mengying smiled and took Qiao Zixi's hand, "What brings you here, Xi'er?"
“…I missed my sister-in-law, the princess, so I thought I'd come and visit.”
After Qiao Zixi finished speaking, she turned around and pointed to the food box that the maid was carrying, "I also specially bought the snacks that Princess Sister-in-law likes to eat."
As she turned her head, her eyes met those of the young man in white, and her pretty face flushed even more.
Bai Mengying stepped forward without making a sound, blocking the two of them, and then asked softly, "Does Xi'er know Young Master Pei?"
Although the question was directed at Qiao Zixi, the gaze was directed at Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan was the son of the Minister of Revenue. He was handsome and refined, with a tall and strong physique. Although he did not enter officialdom, he was very talented in literature and had a good reputation in the capital. He was the dream lover of many young ladies.
Rumors circulated that Pei Yuan fell in love with Princess Chang Le at first sight, and that he was still unmarried even though he was over twenty years old, all because of his feelings for her.
Bai Mengying felt that Pei Yuan was no less handsome or from a better family than Qiao Ziming, so she thought she should get to know him first. Therefore, she had someone tell Pei Yuan that the camellias at Huguo Temple were in full bloom, so that he would come to Huguo Temple to admire the flowers.
Unexpectedly, I ran into Qiao Zixi, who came uninvited!
And judging from Pei Yuan's unwavering gaze towards Qiao Zixi...
This is absolutely outrageous!
In terms of status, she is of higher status than Qiao Zixi.
In terms of looks, she is more beautiful than Qiao Zixi.
But Pei Yuan actually stared intently at Qiao Zixi right in front of her…
For a moment, Bai Mengying couldn't help but think of the year she was nine years old.
That year, she brought her sixth-grade daughter, Qiao Zixi, to the palace to play, but they happened to run into the envoy from Northern Yan.
One of the messengers looked at Qiao Zixi and praised her, "Miss Qiao is already so charming and lovely. When she grows up, I wonder how many young men will fall for her!"
She was clearly there too, but that person only praised Qiao Zixi and ignored her…
Now it seems that Pei Yuan was just as blind as that man, unable to recognize a gem!
Pei Yuan coughed lightly, then took a step back and bowed to Bai Mengying and Qiao Zixi.
"My name is Pei Yuan. I have met Princess Chang Le and Miss Xi'er."
"I don't know Miss Xi'er. I just wasn't paying attention while walking and bumped into her by mistake. Please forgive me, Miss Xi'er!"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zixi quickly shook her head and said, "It's not Young Master Pei's fault. It was because I wasn't watching where I was going that I bumped into you."
Her voice was so soft it could drip water, and her face was as rosy as a newly blossoming peach blossom.
Pei Yuan stepped forward, picked up the purse that had fallen to the ground, gently stroked the copper coin grass embroidered on the purse with his thumb, and then handed the purse to Qiao Zixi.
"This must be Miss Xi'er's purse."
When Qiao Zixi saw the purse in Pei Yuan's hand, she was stunned for a moment, but then quickly regained her shy and timid demeanor.
She reached out her slender hand and took the purse.
She said softly, "Thank you, Young Master Pei."
Bai Mengying smiled and stepped forward, affectionately taking Qiao Zixi's arm, and nodded slightly to Pei Yuan.
"It seems to be just a misunderstanding. In that case, Xi'er and I will have to take our leave."
After saying that, he pulled Qiao Zixi away without giving her a chance to speak.
“Little Xi’er, you’ve come at the perfect time! I have so much to tell you! Did you buy some pastries from Meiweizhai?”
Pei Yuan stood there watching Qiao Zixi's departing figure, a happy smile playing on his lips.
When Xie Xuan arrived, he saw Pei Yuan standing there, grinning foolishly.
"What are you standing there like an idiot for? Did Abbot Huilin promise to give you a few pots of camellias?"
Xie Xuan's voice brought Pei Yuan back to his senses.
Pei Yuan, abandoning his previous gentle and refined demeanor, excitedly grabbed Xie Xuan's hands, "Brother Xie, I have finally found the woman who saved me!"
Xie Xuan narrowed his long, narrow phoenix eyes and asked suspiciously, "Are you sure? You were confused at the time, and the other person was wearing a veil. You didn't even know what the other person looked like, so how could you recognize them?"
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