However, Xie Yunqi did not arrive before noon, but came in the evening dew.
Still maintaining a calm and composed attitude.
The old lady had been worn out of temper and had already put on the imperial robes that she had not worn for many years. She sat in the lobby and waited for the whole afternoon.
Seeing Xie Yunqi coming over, she said solemnly: "I can help you propose marriage, but——"
She paused, a gleam of light flashing in her old eyes: "Chu Qingluan must come to the Xie family ancestral hall in person to worship the ancestors. This is the rule of marriage between aristocratic families."
After these words were spoken, Xie Rou and Madam Xie suddenly became nervous.
Isn't it obvious that the grandmother is trying to intimidate the princess?
The princess is the crown princess, how can she go to worship the ancestors of the ministers' residence?
After listening to this, Xie Yunqi chuckled, "Grandmother, maybe you haven't figured out the situation yet? The princess is the crown princess, the future empress. She should be offering sacrifices at the Chu royal family's ancestral temple, not the Xie family's ancestral hall."
The old lady's face darkened. Just as she was about to speak, Xie Yunqi continued, "Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell Grandmother. The princess went to Daqin this time to propose marriage to the eldest grandson of the Qin emperor. When she returns, we will get married. By then, I will be the son-in-law and marry into the royal family."
'What?!'
The old lady was shocked to hear the news, as if struck by lightning, and her old face trembled rapidly.
"You, you want to marry into the family?"
She took a few steps back, holding her chest, her face full of heartache.
"Xie Yunqi, you are a man after all, the head of all officials. Are you really willing to bow down at the feet of a woman? Sharing a woman like Chu Qingluan with other men?"
"Have you lost your dignity and face as a man?"
Xie Yunqi raised his eyes and said sarcastically, "I like her. Being able to accompany her in this life is a blessing earned through several lifetimes. Why would I be unwilling?"
"As for dignity," he paused, "my grandfather was only a fifth-rank official, yet he had three concubines. My father was a minister, and there were always beautiful women in his harem. Why is it that when it comes to the princess, she's talking about male superiority and female inferiority?"
The old lady was so angry that she was shaking all over. "How can this be the same?! Since ancient times, men have been superior to women. It is natural for men to have three wives and four concubines. Women should be faithful to one man and abide by the code of conduct for women. As a woman, Chu Qingluan wants to have multiple men. This is simply disregarding social order!"
Xie Yunqi looked at her, his eyes full of disdain and ridicule: "Grandma, these words are nothing but shackles that bind the world. When you said this, did you forget that you are also a woman?"
"Grandson, I heard that when your grandmother was young, she personally took care of several concubines in your grandfather's backyard, as well as the illegitimate children who were supposed to be born. By doing this, is your grandmother adhering to the code of conduct for women and being faithful to her husband?"
These words were like a slap in the face of the old lady.
The old lady was speechless because of Xie Yunqi's silence. Her lips kept trembling and she couldn't say a word for a long time.
She never thought that the ideas she had held on to all her life would be refuted in front of her grandson.
"You...you are simply a heretic!"
The old lady pointed at Xie Yunqi, her eyes full of disappointment and anger.
Xie Yunqi didn't care at all. "It seems that grandma is unwilling to cooperate. In this case, grandma is old and mentally ill. She should go to Qingxin Temple to recuperate in the future."
After saying that, he glanced at Fuan behind him.
Fuan understood and immediately asked someone to hold the old lady on both sides.
The old lady cursed and struggled hard: "Let me go, what are you going to do?"
Xie Yunqi stood up slowly and said calmly, "Since grandma doesn't want to enjoy her old age, then your grandson can only send you to the Buddhist temple to recite scriptures and chant Buddha's name every day to cultivate your body and mind."
After a pause, he added, "Don't worry, grandson won't let you die. After all, if you die, I will have to observe mourning and delay my marriage with the princess. But don't try to cause trouble for me again."
"You..." The old lady was so angry that she had a heart attack.
"Xie Yunqi! How dare you! You disobedient and unfilial thing..."
She screamed and cursed, but Fuan quickly covered her mouth and ordered his men to carry her out.
In the courtyard, Xie Rou collapsed to the ground in fear, and Madam Xie's face turned pale, trembling and not daring to make a sound.
Xie Yunqi looked at the two of them coldly. Before he could say anything, Xie Rou rushed over and grabbed the hem of Xie Yunqi's clothes.
“Big Brother!”
"My mother and I will listen to you. Whatever you say is what we will do!"
Seeing that Mrs. Xie didn't say anything, she reached out and tugged at Mrs. Xie's sleeve, "Mother, don't you agree?"
Madam Xie's lips trembled, but she nodded, "Yun Qi, you, you arrange it..."
She also figured it out. Instead of being stubborn and ending up like her mother-in-law, it would be better to turn a blind eye.
That’s all!
That's it.
Xie Yunqi lowered his eyes and looked at Xie Rou holding his hand, then gently stroked it away. "In three days, someone will come to take you back to the Xie residence. As for the matter of grandmother..."
"Don't worry, big brother." Xie Rou answered first, "Grandmother just missed grandpa too much and became unconscious. The doctor said she needs to rest and recuperate. She said she should be sent to a nunnery for recuperation... Yes, that's it!"
I even thought of a reason.
Mrs. Xie lowered her head, and finally nodded, indicating that she agreed with Xie Rou.
Xie Yunqi raised the corners of his mouth, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
"Wouldn't it have been better if we did this earlier?"
After saying this, he turned and walked outside. For him, after solving the biggest obstacle, the old lady, the rest of the things would be much easier.
He looked up at the sky above his head. The sun was shining brightly, as if foreshadowing a bright future for him and Chu Qingluan.
When she returns from Daqin, they will be able to get married smoothly and work hand in hand to rule the world together.
——
Ten days later, at the border of Daqin.
The north wind blew sand and dust across the walls of Daqin. Chu Qingluan and his group stopped in front of the boundary marker.
She lifted the curtain of the car and her eyes fell on the city wall not far away, her eyes calm.
After nearly half a month's journey, they finally arrived at the border of Daqin.
"Imperial sister, it's been a bumpy ride. Would you like to rest for a while at the inn?" Chu Hong took the lead and stood in front of the imperial carriage, holding a heater in his hand.
"It's windy outside the pass. I asked someone to prepare ginger soup to ward off the cold."
At this time, Zhixia had already stepped forward from the other side and took the heater from Chu Hong's hand, "Your Highness is thoughtful. The princess just had some snacks, and I have already prepared ginger soup."
As she spoke, she slightly turned sideways, just blocking Chu Hong's view of the car curtain.
"Princess, I have found some new books. Would you like to read them now?"
Chu Qingluan took the book, nodded, quickly lowered the curtain, and said, "Keep going, and rest after dark."
"Yes." Zhixia accepted the order.
Chu Hong's hand was still frozen in mid-air, and a trace of depression flashed across his handsome face.
Along the way, he tried various ways to show his courtesy, either by sending her mountain spring water or handing her snacks, but he was stopped by Zhixia every time.
He looked at the curtain of Chu Qingluan's sedan chair which had already fallen, and said to himself: One day, he will definitely get the chance.
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