Chapter 81 Stealing
Upstairs, Xiao Jue saw this scene very clearly. He subconsciously turned around and looked at Hongshan.
Hongshan was extremely serious: "Young Master, I still think you should cherish such an outstanding woman as Miss, otherwise... I'm afraid she'll be snatched away by someone else. This Young Master Shen looks handsome and talented, but he's actually full of bad intentions. He says he wants to be friends, but he just wants to poach her!"
In fact, what Hongshan said reflected Xiao Jue's true inner thoughts.
For some reason, hearing Hongshan say it so bluntly now made Xiao Jue feel a strange sense of shame.
He glanced at Redwood: "Too talkative!"
Sequoia was taken aback for a moment, then awkwardly touched her nose before whispering, "Young Master, what about us?"
"Return to the manor!"
"yes!"
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Upon returning to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, Xiao Jue immediately found the key to the warehouse and said, "Find out everything of value!"
Upon hearing the news, Madam Qin immediately came over. Looking at Xiao Jue's elaborate commotion, she asked with some curiosity, "What are you trying to do?"
"Proposing marriage, betrothal gifts."
Xiao Jue spoke the truth, his eyes resolute, as if he had made up his mind.
This was truly the first time Qin had ever seen Xiao Jue so serious and earnest, yet for some reason, it was all about the marriage, and she couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing!
She immediately nodded: "Okay, okay, then take your time looking, look carefully, and don't let Qingran suffer!"
As she spoke, Madam Qin also brought over her dowry list: "There are some nice things on this list, which should be worthy of your new bride!"
"Sister-in-law, this is all your dowry, I can't take it!"
Xiao Jue remained resolute. Over the years, he had fought on the frontier and had acquired quite a lot, enough to serve as a betrothal gift.
Before he finished speaking, footsteps sounded outside, and then Eunuch Bao walked in happily, holding the imperial edict.
"Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations!"
"His Majesty has bestowed this marriage upon the Crown Prince, and the Imperial Household Department has prepared betrothal gifts for him. This servant offers my congratulations to the Crown Prince!"
Eunuch Bao entered with a smile. Knowing that Xiao Jue was unwell, he disregarded all the complicated rules and handed the imperial decree of marriage to Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue unfolded the imperial edict and carefully read every word. He felt a strange warmth and satisfaction in his heart.
He glanced at Eunuch Bao, tossed him a bag of gold melon seeds, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Eunuch Bao."
Xiao Jue, is he smiling?
Compared to Xiao Jue's smile, these golden melon seeds really are nothing.
Even Bao Gonggong doubted whether there was something wrong with his eyes. Xiao Jue actually laughed. He really laughed?
He must be very satisfied with this marriage, right?
"I'm glad the young master is happy. This servant still needs to go to the Xie family to deliver the imperial decree, so I won't stay any longer!"
"The Emperor and Empress mean that the wedding arrangements should be left entirely to the Imperial Household Department."
Eunuch Bao bowed to Xiao Jue, then stood up and walked outside.
"Keep this imperial decree of marriage safe."
Xiao Jue examined it carefully twice before reluctantly handing it to Hongshan, who was standing nearby.
Hongshan originally thought that Xiao Jue was only half-hearted about the marriage, but she never expected that he would be so happy about it.
He chuckled, then took the imperial edict and headed towards the study.
The Xie family.
Eunuch Bao came over with the imperial decree of marriage, looking at Xie Qingran with delight, and read the decree aloud in front of everyone.
Even though Xie Qingran knew long ago that her marriage to Xiao Jue would definitely happen, her fingers were still trembling as she listened to the words on the imperial edict.
"Congratulations, Lord Xie and Madam Xie."
Eunuch Bao accepted the imperial edict and handed it to Xie Yankang, who was standing to the side.
Immediately afterwards, he curtsied to Xie Qingran: "Congratulations, Princess Consort!"
"This humble woman dares not!"
Xie Qingran quickly returned the greeting, blushing slightly with embarrassment.
Xie Yankang was overjoyed after receiving the imperial decree for the marriage. He hurriedly gave Bao Gonggong a silver note and didn't forget to invite him in for tea.
However, Eunuch Bao refused outright, saying only, "Her Majesty the Empress means that although Miss Xie is very polite, she has never stayed in the palace for more than a few days. She wants to bring her into the palace so that the Empress can personally teach her the palace etiquette. I wonder, Lord Xie, are you willing to do that?"
"Of course I'm willing to give it up!"
"We, the Xie family, are deeply grateful for the Empress's personal instruction!"
Xie Yankang immediately nodded and agreed.
Xie Qingran was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected the Empress to summon her to the palace at this time.
She knew she had no chance of refusing, so she could only obediently nod and say, "Please wait a moment, Eunuch Bao, while I pack my things."
"The palace has everything you need, young lady, please come in!"
Eunuch Bao smiled at Xie Qingran, his eyes filled with admiration for her, and a little bit of sympathy.
He had been in the palace for decades and had seen all kinds of girls, but Xie Qingran, with her aloofness and clarity, was someone he had never met before.
But unfortunately, she has to marry Xiao Jue... That young master Xiao is not only disfigured, but his personality has also become sinister, and he also has a sharp tongue. She doesn't know how she is going to live her life in the future.
Helpless, Xie Qingran could only turn around and bow to Xie Yankang and Madam Wang, saying, "Then I'll go first."
"Once you're in the palace, you must behave well and never bring shame to your family, and you must not tarnish your sister's reputation!"
Wang looked at Xie Qingran with some dissatisfaction and snorted coldly.
"Yes, daughter understands."
"My daughter is taking her leave now."
Xie Qingran agreed without changing her expression, then turned around and left the Xie family with Eunuch Bao, getting into the carriage outside the gate.
This was Xie Qingran's first time sitting in a palace carriage, and she had to admit, the carriage was luxurious and very comfortable.
Throughout the journey, neither Eunuch Bao nor Xie Qingran spoke. Despite Eunuch Bao's intense gaze, Xie Qingran remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.
Seeing this, Eunuch Bao felt even more strongly that this woman was no ordinary person; perhaps only a woman like her could support the current Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.
Kunning Palace.
Xie Qingran knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully: "Your subject Xie Qingran greets the Empress!"
"Get up."
The Empress smiled gently at Xie Qingran: "Come forward, I haven't had a proper look at you yet."
Xie Qingran stood up and walked step by step to the Empress, curtsying to her: "Your Majesty."
"Hmm, not bad."
The Empress took Xie Qingran's hand and let her sit down beside her.
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