Chapter 397 I want to see Xiyan and Yiner
Xie Zhen originally thought that Xiao Nanyan would care about the dignity of "getting married in Nanzhao", but he didn't expect him to be so happy. Finally, a sincere smile appeared on his face:
"It's good that Prince Xiao has this intention."
Xiao Nanyan struck while the iron was hot, his eyes unable to conceal his eagerness:
"Then I wonder when Your Majesty has chosen the wedding date?"
"I know that Prince Xiao is very busy and cannot be delayed." Xie Zhen counted on his fingers:
"Ten days from now it will be the sixteenth, an auspicious day for marriage."
"good!"
Xiao Nanyan responded loudly and said:
"Don't worry, Southern Emperor and Southern Empress. Although the princess is marrying far away, she will never become a kite with a broken string. I hereby promise that every year from now on, I will accompany her back to Nanzhao to visit her relatives. Firstly, this will allow her to fulfill her filial duty, and secondly, it will also relieve the pain of the Southern Emperor and Southern Empress missing her relatives."
When these words were spoken, Xie Zhen and Queen Nan were both stunned.
They were originally worried that their daughter would marry Tianqi far away and it would be difficult to see her again, but they didn't expect that Xiao Nanyue would take the initiative to propose visiting her parents every year. This sincerity really made them feel at ease.
Xie Zhen looked at the open-minded young man in front of him, and the last bit of resentment in his heart caused by "trading his daughter for peace" completely disappeared.
He picked up the wine cup and raised it towards Xiao Nanyan:
"In this way, I will feel at ease."
Queen Nan gently wiped the corners of her eyes and looked at Xiao Nanyan. The scrutiny she had when they first met was gone, and only the mother-in-law's satisfaction and gratitude towards her son-in-law remained.
Even Xie Lan and Xie Zhan, who had been silent the whole time, looked at each other and saw relief in each other's eyes.
Perhaps, their imperial sister did not marry the wrong person.
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After the banquet, all the ministers bowed and took their leave. Only the Southern Emperor's family and Xiao Nanyue were left in Wangchun Garden.
The setting sun shone through the palace door, slanting into the hall, casting mottled light and shadows on the golden brick floor. The air was still filled with the warm smell of wine and flowers.
Xiao Nanyan took a step forward and bowed to the Southern Emperor and the Southern Empress, his tone concealing a hint of anxiety:
"Southern Emperor, Southern Queen, I have an unwelcome request. Could you please allow me to see Xiyan and...Yin'er?"
Xie Zhen and Jiang Jingyue looked at each other, a hint of hesitation flashing across their eyes.
According to the Nanzhao etiquette, men and women are not allowed to meet before marriage, which is really against the rules.
But, on second thought, Yin'er is Xiao Nanyan's biological child after all, and she has never seen her biological father since she was born.
In this world, is there any reason to prevent a father from seeing his child?
Xie Zhen finally nodded and instructed the Xie brothers beside him:
"You guys, take Prince Xiao to Qionghua Palace."
"yes!"
The two of them accepted the order and nodded slightly towards Xiao Nanyan:
"Prince Xiao, please leave."
…
After passing through several corridors and around a bush of blooming hibiscus flowers, the eaves of the Qionghua Palace come into view.
This palace is not as majestic as other palaces. Green ivy is wrapped around the vermilion lacquered pillars, and there are a few small pots of orchids under the window frames, exuding a sense of elegance and liveliness.
As soon as I arrived at the temple door, I heard the clear laughter of children coming from inside, hitting my eardrums like silver bells.
Xiao Nanyue stopped in his tracks abruptly, his heart burning with anxiety, he could hardly suppress the urge to rush in.
Xie Zhan pushed open the door of the hall, and the laughter in the hall stopped abruptly.
I saw Xiyan sitting by the window, holding a small rattle in her hand. The silver bell swayed gently at her fingertips, making a crisp sound.
On the small couch beside her, a delicate little girl was sitting there, holding a small stuffed doll and playing happily.
The little girl, who had just turned eight months old, was wearing a tender pink jacket with delicate silver thread on the collar and cuffs. There were also a few clusters of small peach blossoms embroidered on the hem, which made her skin look as white as the finest mutton-fat jade.
Her hair was still sparse and lay softly against her scalp, tied in a small braid with a red string. Her face was round and plump like a ripe apple, and her big, black grape-like eyes were particularly lively.
Xiyan's gaze was always on the child, and the tenderness in her eyes almost overflowed.
Seeing her daughter happily shaking the doll's ears, she couldn't help but lean over and kiss her daughter's soft cheek, saying softly:
"Be good, Yin'er. Play for a while longer. Mommy will make you some milk cake."
Suddenly, she heard the sound of the palace door opening. Xi Yan subconsciously looked up and suddenly met Xiao Nanyan's fanatical gaze. Her face froze slightly:
"You...why are you here?"
When Yin'er heard the noise, she turned her little head and stared curiously at the people outside the palace gate.
The two people walking in front were Xie Lan and Xie Zhan. She seemed to recognize her two uncles and immediately grinned, revealing two small baby teeth that had just emerged, as white and pointed as small shells. She babbled while stretching out her chubby little hands, and her eyes narrowed into slits with laughter. She was so cute that it made people's hearts soften.
Xie Lan and Xie Zhan were originally sullen, but seeing Yin'er's adorable appearance, their expressions instantly softened.
"Be good, Yin'er, your uncle is here to see you."
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