The blush on Yan Xiaolou's face has not faded.
Her heart was pounding because of her grandfather's words.
The meaning of that sentence is very clear. As long as Fu Xiaoguan nods, she will be Fu Xiaoguan's person. But will Fu Xiaoguan nod?
She didn't know, so the girl's heart was full of anticipation, but also very nervous.
She didn't understand what the example Fu Xiaoguan gave meant, she just thought it was a bit ridiculous because Yan Haochu was her father.
I think Fu Xiaoguan didn't know this, otherwise why would he give such an example? This is extremely impolite behavior.
Fu Xiaoguan really didn't know. Only then did he smile and say to Yan Xiwen, "Don't take that example to heart. I didn't mean anything else. The Prime Minister understands, and that's all."
Yan Xiwen glanced at Yan Xiaolou, then glared at Fu Xiaoguan, "My third uncle is Xiaolou's father."
Fu Xiaoguan was dumbfounded and quickly clasped his fists and apologized, "Look at my mouth, I'm so sorry, I really didn't know he was your father. How about this, since it's almost noon, I'll invite you to have a meal at Sifanglou. First, I'll apologize to Miss Xiaolou, and second, it'll be a farewell for you."
However, Yan Xiwen ignored him. "You don't need to eat. I still have to go listen to my father's teachings. I won't keep you for dinner." He turned to Yan Xiaolou and said, "Sister, clean up here first. I'll take him out."
"Yeah." Yan Xiaolou responded, looked up at Fu Xiaoguan, and thought that he might not get a word from him today.
Yan Xiwen walked outside with Fu Xiaoguan and asked in a low voice, "Grandpa has already said what he meant. What do you think?"
"Brother Xiwen, you should know me well. I really don't have any big ambitions. I just want to be a carefree little landlord. I guess you don't believe me. If you think so, life is short. I'm not short of money, and I'm a free-spirited person. Why should I get involved in the affairs of the government? Wouldn't that just bring trouble upon myself? It's nowhere near as comfortable as staying in Xishan?"
Yan Xiwen did not comment on this. Fu Xiaoguan had the talent to help the world, could he really endure the loneliness of Xishan?
"So what are you going to do about my sister?"
Fu Xiaoguan was embarrassed. "There's nothing wrong between your sister and me. To be honest, I'm just afraid you'll worry. Every time we meet, I don't dare look at her more than once. Besides, you know everything about me, so we can't mess around."
Yan Xiwen stopped and looked at Fu Xiaoguan with a heavy gaze.
"The problem now is that my sister has fallen in love with you, and it's not because of what Grandpa said. Your Dream of the Red Chamber has hurt her badly. I have tried to persuade her, but the more I try, the more determined she seems to be. As the saying goes, the person who tied the bell must untie it. I want my sister to be happy. How can she be happy if you don't take this matter?"
Without giving Fu Xiaoguan a chance to explain, Yan Xiwen continued, "My sister is no worse than Dong Shulan and Yu Wenjun, right? What merits and abilities do you possess? I don't care whether you become an official or not, but you must take on this matter for my sister, otherwise she will be heartbroken. If that happens, I won't let you go even if I risk my life!"
What the hell...Fu Xiaoguan was speechless.
"I said..."
"Bullshit! Okay, that's it. When I get back, I'll tell my sister that you've already accepted the offer, but because of the Ninth Princess, I can't come to propose marriage. Now go."
"I can't leave!"
"What's the matter? You want to eat lunch? That's fine, let's go back."
"no……"
"It's nothing, right? You're a man, why are you so fussy? It's normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. My sister doesn't mind it, so how can you still have an opinion? Okay, okay, I'm really busy, you should go back soon."
Just like that, Fu Xiaoguan was pushed out of the Yan Mansion by Yan Xiwen without saying a word. When he looked back, the vermilion door was slowly closing. Yan Xiwen waved to him, then turned and walked inside.
Fu Xiaoguan sighed.
The story of Zhang Pei'er came to his mind. Alas... the steadfastness of women these days really opened his eyes. It was nothing like his previous life, where they could get married or divorced with just one word. Such suicidal acts were very rare.
So what now?
The figure standing under the pavilion, dressed in white and holding a red plum blossom, seemed to be standing right in front of him, so clear and so beautiful.
But... she is the young lady of Yan family!
Fu Xiaoguan shook his head, got on the carriage and went to the Fu Mansion.
Su Su was sitting in the carriage, holding a candied haws stick with two pieces left in her hand. She stared at the worried-looking Fu Xiaoguan with her sparkling eyes and suddenly said, "Men are hypocritical!"
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Fu Mansion in Xuanwu Lake, Taoranting.
The sunlight fell on the frozen Xuanwu Lake, and the vast white snow emitted a dazzling light, which was a bit dazzling. Fu Xiaoguan withdrew his gaze and returned to the pavilion to sit down. He still had no idea how to solve the problem of Yan Xiaolou.
No matter what problems the Yan clan had, in Fu Xiaoguan's view, Yan Xiwen and Yan Xiaolou were both innocent.
When Yan Xiwen first became a county magistrate, he worked hard for Yao County and really wanted to make a career.
Yan Xiaolou was just a girl in the boudoir and it was impossible for her to get involved in the family affairs. He didn't want to see her die because of the disaster in the fish pond.
Yan Beixi!
This old fox is really powerful!
This was the third question he raised, but Fu Xiaoguan was unable to answer it.
Su Rou came over, holding the red thread, and sat down beside her. As she threaded the needle, she said, "That old man is a top-notch expert. He must be Duan Yunchou from the Sword Mountain. He's actually Bai Yulian's third uncle. He created the Cloud-Breaking Sword Technique, a style that's incredibly powerful. He's a renowned figure in the martial arts world. I never expected him to join the Yan family."
Su Rou threaded the needle and glanced at Fu Xiaoguan with her sharp eyes. "That Xiaolou girl is a good woman. Even if the Yan family is not your type, it's not Xiaolou's fault. You have to make a clear distinction."
This is just watching the fun and not minding the hassle!
Susu was sitting on the swing, swinging back and forth. She had made it yesterday at Taoranting.
At this moment, she giggled, "I think so too. You were drunk on the second day of the New Year, but Miss Xiaolou served you to the bed. She was a virgin and didn't despise you, so I don't know why you despise her. If it were me, I would have agreed to it right in front of you. It's something we both agreed to, so why should we think so complicated!"
Just then, Dong Shulan walked over and heard Susu's laughter from afar, and then vaguely heard Susu's words.
She asked curiously, "What's so complicated?"
"Sister Shulan, please judge for yourself. Has your relationship with him been influenced by your family? I heard you were once grounded. So, can you tell me if this grounding affected your love for Fu Xiaoguan?"
Dong Shulan was embarrassed. How could she ask such a question?
But Susu was a simple girl, and Dong Shulan didn't mean to blame her. She rolled her eyes at Susu and said, "Someone once wrote a poem with this line: 'Even though we don't have the wings of a phoenix to fly together, our hearts are connected.' This is a matter of love, naturally, and of mutual affection. In my opinion, it has nothing to do with family, and nothing to do with other people. It's just a very simple and pure matter. Little Susu, you'll understand it naturally when you find someone you like."
"Look, look, I told you so. Sister Shulan also understood it this way. So, hey, hey, hey, Fu Xiaoguan, are you overthinking that?"
Dong Shulan looked at Fu Xiaoguan. Fu Xiaoguan shrugged, spread his hands, and told Dong Shulan in detail about his meeting with Yan Beixi.
Dong Shulan frowned. Yan Xiaolou was one of the reasons, but not the main reason.
"You're being a bit abrupt."
"Well, I mean to try Yan Beixi."
"The Yan Clan is still the most powerful clan in the Yu Dynasty, and the current political situation is unclear. To be frank, the Yan Clan has become a powerful force, both in the imperial court and in the military. Furthermore, rumors have spread in the capital that the Yan Clan supports the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince hasn't been appointed yet, and if it were Your Majesty... the Yan Clan is fully capable of supporting the Crown Prince's ascension. If that were to happen, your words today would sow the seeds of disaster."
Dong Shulan's words immediately alerted Fu Xiaoguan.
I was indeed careless!
He understood what His Majesty meant, but he did not consider whether His Majesty's next move would be successful.
His thinking fell into inertia. He thought that if a king wanted to make changes and was determined to let the country fall into chaos for a few years, he must be confident in his heart.
But what if Your Majesty is forced to do this and is being forced to choose a path...it is very likely to fail!
Fu Xiaoguan raised his head, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. He had always been cautious, but he acted impulsively at this moment. It was really unwise!
"This matter...I haven't thought about it yet."
"You don't have to worry too much. After all, the Yu Dynasty is your majesty's Yu Dynasty. Even if someone wants to overthrow it, it won't be that easy."
Fu Xiaoguan nodded, but then heard Dong Shulan say, "If you want to prevent trouble before it happens..."
Dong Shulan bit her lip and glared at Fu Xiaoguan, "Xiaolou is indeed a good girl, but you'd better ask Yun's opinion."
Su Su giggled again, "Sister Shulan is still the one who has her own ideas. You're a grown man, but you're so coy and timid. What are you thinking?"
Dong Shulan glared at Susu again. This little girl, this is not a good thing!
Fu Xiaoguan is like a rootless duckweed, how can he withstand the storm from the Yan family!
I think this is the last time Yan Beixi shows goodwill to Fu Xiaoguan. If Fu Xiaoguan still doesn't understand, he will probably face the full suppression of the Yan family next.
Even if His Majesty or Concubine Shang could protect Fu Xiaoguan's life, as long as the Yan family survived, Fu Xiaoguan would have difficulty in taking office in the court.
Her own marriage hadn't even been decided yet, yet there was another woman for no reason. Dong Shulan was of course not happy. She pouted in resentment, "This is the last one!"
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