Chapter 1472: His father's knife is even more painful
After Madam Zheng finished speaking, she and Zheng Suxin, mother and daughter, all looked at Prime Minister Zheng eagerly.
Prime Minister Zheng finally nodded.
"After the Crown Prince offers sacrifices to heaven, I will lead the ministers to write a petition requesting the Crown Prince to appoint a concubine." Prime Minister Zheng said.
Zheng Suxin was overjoyed.
The old lady nodded in satisfaction, looked at Madam Zheng, and said, "Let's go to Jinxiufang someday to make a few summer clothes for Xin'er, and then go to Zhenbao Pavilion to buy some jewelry accessories..."
"I understand, mother." Mrs. Zheng's face was also full of joy.
Prime Minister Zheng looked at his dejected son, and the anger that had just dissipated surged up again.
"Evil son, do you know your mistake?" asked Prime Minister Zheng.
Zheng Ziqian knelt down, his head hanging, and said, "My son just wants to marry the person he likes. He doesn't want to miss out on love and regret it for the rest of his life..."
Prime Minister Zheng grabbed the teacup on the table and was about to smash it.
However, when I saw the swelling on my son's forehead, I felt angry and a little distressed at the same time.
Finally, he raised his hand and put the teacup down again.
This set of tea cups is his favorite, and it would be incomplete if he smashed one.
"You're attracted to her, but where is she?" Zheng Shoufu shouted angrily, "I'll treat you as a treacherous scoundrel and beat you up... You're a Jinshi, well-read, but have you lost all your knowledge... Your father has long said that the Xia family's marriage cannot be revoked, otherwise you will surely suffer misfortune... Now it's come true, and you've brought shame upon yourself..."
Zheng Ziqian: “…”
Physical pain is nothing compared to the pain in the heart.
The cuts his father made were even more painful.
Dad, you have changed. You didn’t speak so rudely and down-to-earth before.
Where is your elegance? Where is your refinement? Your...
The old lady felt sorry for her grandson and said, "Well, stop scolding him. He will definitely not be confused again in the future."
After the old lady finished speaking, she looked at her grandson and her tone became stern.
"Princess Linghua is rude, domineering, and willful. She's unworthy of being the daughter-in-law of the Zheng family! Give up all thoughts of marrying the girl from the Xia family and treat her well. This matter will be over!"
Zheng Ziqian opened his mouth.
He naturally knew that there was absolutely no hope between him and Princess Linghua.
But after what he said to Xia Siya, could this marriage still be successful?
As if reading his son's thoughts, Prime Minister Zheng snorted and said, "The Xia family has already called off their engagement with the Bai family once, and the entire capital was in an uproar. For the sake of the Xia girl's reputation, they definitely don't want to cause any more trouble this time."
What's more, since ancient times, marriage has been a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words!
Although Xia's parents were angry about their son's nonsense, they didn't take it too seriously.
Of course, the prerequisite is that the son has to admit his mistake in person.
The Zheng family must also show their attitude!
Zheng Shoufu thought of this, stood up, and said, "There is no time to hesitate. You should go with me to the Xia family and apologize to the Xia family's parents and the Xia family's maid."
After saying that, he glanced at Madam Zheng again and continued, "You go too!"
Madam Zheng opened her mouth and said unwillingly, "What about Prince Cheng'en's Mansion? We can't just let it go like this..."
"What else can we do?" Zheng Shoufu's voice rose again, and he said angrily, "Are you going to come to your house and tell the whole capital that your son said something nonsense and why he got beaten?"
Madam Zheng: “…”
A stagnation.
The old lady glanced at her daughter-in-law and said patiently, "The Cheng'en Palace has a good relationship with the Xia family, and an even better relationship with the Su family. They will definitely not tell the reason to others, so as not to bring trouble to the reputation of the Xia family girl."
After all, it is a very embarrassing thing for any girl if her fiancé falls in love with another woman.
Mrs. Zheng also realized that as long as her family did not go to the palace, Prince Cheng'en's Palace would not say anything to the outside world.
However, if we go to their house, the result will be different.
Even if I can regain some face...
Forget it, it seems that even my family can’t get back their face.
I can only swallow this loss.
I have to say that Prime Minister Zheng’s guess was correct.
Even the common people in the capital were curious about the beating of the son of the Prime Minister, but they did not know the specific reason.
No one in Prince Cheng'en's Palace mentioned this at all.
Lord Xia and Madam Xia of the Xia family were also puzzled when they learned that Zheng Ziqian was beaten by Princess Linghua.
However, when a girl hits a man, it is always easy for people to think too much about the meaning behind it.
Lord Xia and Madam Xia looked at each other, both of them filled with gloom.
"I hope nothing unexpected will happen to this marriage." Mrs. Xia sighed and said.
Lord Xia didn't say anything, but his brows were tightly furrowed. He picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Then he asked, "Where's Ya'er? Hasn't she come back yet?"
Mrs. Xia shook her head.
"Fu Ya has been busy making the crown and robes for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince these days. Now that she has some free time, the sisters naturally want to spend time together and have a good chat. I'm afraid she won't be back tonight..."
"Master, Madam, Prime Minister Zheng and Madam Zheng are here to visit."
The maid's voice came from outside the door.
Lord Xia put down the teacup and said, "Please come in quickly."
"yes."
Lord Xia and Madam Xia also stood up and went out to greet them.
The Zheng family's arrival at this time must be related to the beating of Zheng Ziqian.
As a result, Lord Xia and his wife were both worried.
My daughter's marriage really couldn't help but change...
…
When Xia Siya came back, the three members of the Zheng family had already left.
"Dad, Mom, I don't agree to this marriage going forward!" Xia Siya said with a look of grievance and indignation. "Zheng Ziqian said all that, told me in person that he had someone he loved, and asked me to help him, and I still shamelessly married him. Am I that cheap?!"
Master Xia: "..."
Madam Xia: “…”
I was already angry, and now I'm even angrier.
However, no matter how angry I am, I still have to consider my daughter's life.
The Zheng family came to apologize in a timely manner and with a good attitude.
Moreover, she promised that as long as her daughter could give birth to a son in the future, she would never allow Zheng Ziqian to take a concubine.
This was the condition that Lord Xia put forward with a dark face.
Looking at all the wealthy families in the capital, apart from the Su family, how many men don’t have other women in their backyards?
After a woman gets married, as long as she becomes pregnant, she will take the initiative to arrange for her husband to have a concubine.
If you don't do this, you will definitely be branded as jealous and be ridiculed.
Even though Prince Ning and Princess Ning were well-known in the capital for their deep affection, there were other women in the backyard of Prince Ning's mansion.
Even if it's just a decoration.
Now, the Zheng family can agree to such conditions, which shows their sincerity.
"Ya'er, mother knows you've been wronged." Madam Zheng looked at her daughter distressedly and said, "As long as we don't tell anyone about this, no one will know. Men are impulsive when they are young and can be confused for a while. It's best to correct their mistakes as soon as they realize them..."
Xia Siya's tears fell directly.
"Mom, do you think in your hearts that if I don't want a marriage with the Zheng family, I will be thrown into your hands and will never be able to get married in this life?" Xia Siya asked.
Master Xia frowned and said, "Ya'er, what are you talking about? Dad and Mom are doing this for your own good..."
"You're not doing this for my own good!" Xia Siya suddenly cried out, "You're doing this for your own face! You haven't considered my feelings at all! I, Xia Siya, am not that mean! I would rather cut off my hair and become a nun than marry him, Zheng Ziqian!"
After Xia Siya finished speaking, she turned around and ran out.
Mrs. Xia hurriedly ordered Qingzhi and Luluo to keep an eye on Xia Siya to prevent her from doing anything stupid.
Mrs. Xia didn't expect that her daughter didn't twist her hair, but something more serious happened to her soon after.
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