Xie Zhan smiled but did not speak.
In the eyes of others, that smile was tacit agreement. Only Feng Guang silently complained in his heart, "We haven't even known each other for a few days, how can we have feelings for each other?"
The Empress continued, "I remember when General Xie couldn't attend the last flower viewing party, he asked someone to tell His Majesty and me to take better care of Miss Xie. Now, he's being accused of using private punishment because of Miss Xie. This shows that General Xie has a very good relationship with his family."
When Feng Guang heard the words "ask someone to tell His Majesty that the Empress should take care of Xie Yaoyao," her smile froze. It turned out that Xie Zhan was indeed someone who cared about all members of the Xie family. So whenever she thought he was being exceptionally gentle with her, she had to tell herself that she couldn't keep that assumption.
The Empress smiled and said, "It's clear that General Xie is a family man. I imagine that you will be a happy wife in the future. But considering that General Xie's elder brothers are already married and have families, only General Xie is still single. I wonder... if General Xie would be willing for me and His Majesty to act as matchmakers?"
Feng Guang blinked and suddenly felt a little sorry for Xie Zhan. It seemed that wherever he went, there were people pressuring him to marry, and this time it was the Empress herself. Even if he wanted to refuse, it probably wouldn't be so easy.
Xie Jie said, "It would be great if there were someone to choose as Empress. A while ago, my grandmother found a group of people, but my third uncle didn't even look at them and showed no interest whatsoever. When will my third uncle be able to bring a third aunt back? This matter has become the most troublesome thing for our elders."
Feng Guang glared fiercely at Xie Jie, cursing him for making trouble for no reason. Xie Jie was confused by the glare. He thought Feng Guang was still dissatisfied with Li Qi, so he glared fiercely at Li Qi again.
Li Qi... well, he's used to being glared at, so he doesn't care.
Xie Zhan lowered his eyes and said, "Your Majesty and Your Majesty have gone to great lengths, but the border is still not stable, and the Xi Chiefdom is still eyeing us covetously. My marriage is not urgent until the country is stable."
"I know General Xie is righteous, but General Xie is almost thirty years old. If you do not get married because of this, I am afraid that I and His Majesty will have a hard time explaining to Madam Xie."
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. My mother is a very understanding person, and she will surely understand. Moreover, it's not that I don't intend to get married. Perhaps I will meet someone I like in the future, and then I will have to ask His Majesty and Your Majesty for a marriage decree."
"General, you jest," the Empress said. "Given your character, would the woman you admire refuse you? Why bother asking for a marriage decree? Just invite me and His Majesty to a celebratory drink."
"That's natural." Xie Zhan smiled, his smile as gentle as a spring breeze.
Feng Guang silently breathed a sigh of relief; Xie Zhan's Tai Chi move was truly excellent.
The Empress looked at Feng Guang again, "You were so busy talking to General Xie that you forgot about Miss Xie. You don't even know Miss Xie's given name?"
"Your Majesty, my name is Xie Fengguang."
"Fengguang... it's an easy-to-remember and unique name. I imagine Miss Xie's parents put a lot of thought into choosing it." The Empress then looked at Huan'er, who was hiding behind Fengguang, "And what about this little sister? What's your name?"
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