Fortunately, his eldest son did not amass military power, which put his mind at ease. Otherwise, he feared that the events of nineteen years ago would repeat themselves.
"Qiao Qing, you must be tired from your journey. You should stay home and spend these next few days with your family. There's no rush to return to the Ministry of War. Next month is the wedding day for your son and Chang Le. You can use this time to prepare properly. It's not too late to return to the Ministry of War after your son's wedding."
Qiao Xiuyuan clenched his fists inwardly. Although he really wanted to call off the engagement, he still showed a grateful expression on his face.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
His Majesty has decreed this marriage; how can we simply back out?
However, he was not in a hurry. Bai Mengying would find a way to cancel the engagement. As long as he could keep Xi'er on his side until then, he would do his best to make up for the grievances Xi'er had suffered.
It wasn't until Qiao Xiuyuan left that Ye Jingchun remembered he had forgotten to tell Qiao Xiuyuan about his plan to arrange a marriage for Ye Zeyu.
But it doesn't matter if I forgot to mention it. She's just the daughter of an ugly imperial physician, and I doubt Qiao Xiuyuan would care.
In reality, Qiao Xiuyuan went straight to the Su family after leaving the palace.
Upon seeing Su Xing, he immediately clasped his hands and bowed deeply, saying, "Brother Su, I have failed you. I failed to take good care of Xi'er and even caused you to get injured. Please accept my bow!"
He then tried to kneel down, which startled Su Xing, who quickly stepped forward to help him up.
"What are you doing, Lord Marquis! Please come inside and we can talk. I am not worthy of such a bow from you!"
Qiao Xiuyuan's refined and handsome face was full of guilt, and his voice was choked with emotion when he spoke again.
"Brother Su still won't forgive me..."
"I know it's because I haven't disciplined my children and wife well that Xi'er has suffered so much..."
"If you refuse to forgive me, I will kneel here forever!"
After saying that, he was about to kneel down again.
Seeing this, Su Xing hurriedly said, "My lord, you mustn't! I forgive you!"
His daughter had suffered so much injustice and been smeared by the Qiao family. As a father, it was impossible for Su Xing to say that he had no resentment towards Qiao Xiuyuan.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Xiuyuan's attitude was like this from the start. Even though he was dissatisfied with the Qiao family, he no longer harbored any resentment.
At least I can't bring myself to blame Qiao Xiuyuan.
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