Chapter 30 Cuckold
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fushu looked at Xiao Fuguang nervously.
Xiao Fuguang held her hand.
"Follow your heart. Our whole family is here. If you don't want to, your sister can protect you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fushu took a deep breath, and her eyes gradually became firm. She stood up and bowed to Marquis Yongchang before looking at him. Her voice was soft but extremely clear.
"Uncle, Fushu is grateful for the Marquis's consideration, but marriage is a matter of lifelong happiness, and it requires mutual affection to last. Yesterday's events made me realize that perhaps the relationship between the prince and I does not have the strength to support a marriage. Fushu does not want to force it, nor does he want to become a burden to the friendship between our two families. Therefore, Fushu wishes to withdraw from this marriage."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongchang frowned, his expression revealing a hint of helplessness and regret.
"Alas, how can I face your father a hundred years from now?"
"I have been friends with him for many years. We served in the same court. We often drank and chatted happily in our spare time."
Xiao Fushu continued to speak.
"I believe that both my father and my uncle wanted their children to be happy when they arranged this marriage. Now that things have gone against their wishes, it's not my uncle's fault. If my father knew that my uncle was willing to forgive Fu Shu's willfulness, he would be grateful to him."
Wang Zhaowen looked at Xiao Fusu with some disbelief.
"Our Marquis' Mansion has already yielded to this extent, yet you still insist on breaking off the engagement. Has Xiao Fushu climbed up to a higher position?"
Marquis Yongchang stood up and slapped Wang Zhaowen in the face.
"Shut up, you rebellious son."
"Why did I give birth to a blind thing like you?"
The wife of Marquis Yongchang went to help Wang Zhaowen, who was about to fall, with concern.
"Zhaowen."
Then he looked at Marquis Yongchang and spoke.
"My Lord."
Marquis Yongchang looked at her sharply.
"Shut up, you've spoiled him."
Then he bowed to Madam Xiao.
"Sister-in-law, we are the ones who let the Xiao family down."
"Since Fushu also wants to cancel this marriage, then let the child do as he wishes. If Fushu finds a better home in the future, I hope my sister-in-law can send me an invitation so that I, as his uncle, can help Fushu."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xiao showed a relieved smile on her face and she stood up and returned the greeting.
"Your Excellency is too kind. Ultimately, children's affairs depend on their own willingness. Fushu is blessed to be so loved by Your Excellency. If there are any good things in the future, I will definitely invite Your Excellency to join us."
After saying that, Madam Xiao took out an exquisite jade pendant from her sleeve. It was the token of their engagement. She placed it gently on the table, her eyes showing both reluctance and determination.
"This jade will be returned to its original owner. May the friendship between our two families not be severed by our children's marriage."
Marquis Yongchang solemnly took the jade pendant, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, he nodded slightly and promised.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. I will always remember the friendship between the Xiao and Wang families. Today's incident was handled improperly by the Yongchang Marquisate. I will come to apologize one day."
Then he glanced at the wife of Marquis Yongchang.
"Why don't you return the Xiao family's token?"
At this time, Caiyi stood silently by the side, feeling mixed emotions as she saw that the situation was settled.
She originally thought that her plan could salvage something, but she never expected that the final result would be like this.
She bit her lip unwillingly, but ultimately did not say anything else. Her little tricks would only make her uncle unhappy.
The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang took out a jade pendant and placed it on the table angrily.
"Since this is the Xiao family's choice..."
But he fell silent after meeting the gaze of Marquis Yongchang.
Madam Xiao took back the jade pendant and bowed to Marquis Yongchang.
"Then we'll take our leave."
Marquis Yongchang hurriedly returned the gift.
"I'm sending my sister-in-law off. Please."
Madam Xiao spoke politely.
"My Lord, please stay and let the maid lead the way."
Marquis Yongchang hurriedly asked his personal servant to lead the way.
Wait until the Xiao family members leave.
Marquis Yongchang glanced at his wife with cold eyes, his eyes full of anger.
The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang pinched her handkerchief nervously.
"My Lord, don't be angry. It's clearly the Xiao family who is ungrateful in this matter..."
Marquis Yongchang looked at her with cold eyes.
"Is it that the Xiao family doesn't know what's good for them, or are you being willful and reckless?"
"Over the years, I have turned a blind eye to your support for your family. If you want to keep your niece in the mansion to accompany you, I will follow your wishes. But if you let your niece ruin Zhao Wen's marriage, that's enough. Madam, you should know your limits."
He actually said that he had no sense of propriety in front of a group of underground people. The wife of the Marquis of Yongchang blushed.
"My Lord..."
Wang Zhaowen also spoke.
"Father, mother is doing this for my own good. Besides, the Xiao family is now..."
Marquis Yongchang pointed at him angrily.
"you……………"
"You are so ignorant and ignorant. It's because I haven't disciplined you enough over the years that you are so ignorant."
After saying that, he glanced at Caiyi.
Then he looked at the wife of Marquis Yongchang.
"Your niece cannot become the wife of the Crown Prince of Yongchang Marquisate. Since the Xiao family no longer wants this marriage, then we will choose a new wife for Zhao Wen. You don't have to worry about it. I will find someone myself."
After saying this, he waved his sleeves and left the hall.
Caiyi looked at his back, twisting her handkerchief tightly in her hands, and tears fell in an instant. She knew her identity well and could not be her cousin's wife, but she couldn't help feeling wronged when Marquis Yongchang said it so bluntly.
Wang Zhaowen noticed that she was crying and immediately comforted her.
"Caiyi, don't cry. Don't take your father's words to heart. He's just angry..."
Caiyi shook her head slightly.
"Cousin, I won't be angry with my uncle. I know my own limitations. It's true that I caused trouble for my cousin and aunt. I'm sorry."
Seeing this, the wife of the Marquis of Yongchang spoke with heartache.
"You kid, you don't need to apologize to your aunt. It's your aunt who failed to protect you. Be good and don't cry. You are still pregnant."
In the Xiao family's carriage, Xiao Fuguang had a smile on his face.
"This matter is finally over. Whoever marries someone like Wang Zhaowen will be unlucky."
Xiao Fushu knew that his sister was afraid that he would be sad.
"Don't worry, sister. Fushu is not sad. Although we have had some interactions in the past because of the engagement, I am afraid that a man like that will have a hard life after marrying him. I understand it in my heart."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang reached out and took her hand.
"It's good that you can think it through. Don't worry, he won't have a good ending. When he finds out that the woman he loves has cheated on him, he will regret it."
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