Chapter 024 With Rhythm

"Daughter-in-law, do you think there is any better way to deal with this matter?"

The old lady thought for a moment and then spoke in a muffled voice.

The eldest lady is a smart person. Although the second family may be jealous, she is still thinking about the Xia family. If outsiders say...

"I have already petitioned His Majesty. If I cancel the engagement, wouldn't I be charged with deceiving the emperor?"

"It's all Tianyu's fault for being too impulsive. When did he discuss a foolproof plan with his family before submitting the memorial?" the old lady sighed.

"Seeing how anxious Tianyu is, I wish the emperor knew it earlier." The Fourth Lady added fuel to the fire.

The eldest lady glared at her and stepped forward to kowtow to the old lady.

"Mother, please think of a good solution. Don't let it affect the Xia family."

Xia Xue silently watched these people talking to each other and sneered in her heart, but she had to say that the eldest lady was smart enough in dealing with emergencies. She kept mentioning the Xia family, so even if the old lady blamed them, she would have no way out.

"Actually, there is a good way to prevent the Xia family from being affected." Xia Xue smiled like a flower.

"Xue'er, please tell me quickly." said the old lady.

The lady suddenly had a bad feeling.

"First, separate from the first branch and let it become independent. Second, the emperor has already asked to give the princess a title, which is inevitable, but there are many interpretations of this title."

"For example, setting up a second wife and letting the eldest cousin's wife be the housekeeper."

"Nonsense, having a concubine is a common practice among ordinary people." The eldest lady frowned.

"Yes, that's because those who set up a co-wife are of low status, and this is to express that our Xia family is not optimistic about this marriage. The emperor is a sensible person, and he will definitely distinguish between the Xia family and my eldest cousin and the princess."

What this means is that the male members of other families who are serving as officials in the court will not be affected.

"But by doing this, I will temporarily wrong my aunt and her family."

The other families were delighted when they heard this. The eldest family had always been the dominant family, and now dividing the eldest family at this critical juncture would be of great benefit to the other families.

"The Prime Minister's wife is really far-sighted. After following the Prime Minister, she looks at things from a different perspective." The Second Lady quickly agreed.

"Although Tianyu of our Xia family is promising, Tianlin of the second branch and our Tianlai are not bad either. There is really no need to ruin the future of our Xia family men for an outsider."

The outsider that the Fourth Lady was referring to was a pearl of talent and virtue.

"Mother, maybe we are overthinking it. Da'an has always been on good terms with the Hu Kingdom. The emperor should not doubt the loyalty of the Xia family because of a princess of the Hu Kingdom." The eldest lady suddenly grasped the key point.

"Do you think I would be so harsh with a princess from a friendly country?"

Chu Zhenxuan spoke calmly.

God's repair knife.

The eldest lady's face darkened instantly, and she opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing.

The old lady did not invite everyone to have dinner, but instead instructed the kitchen to prepare some good food and send it to the third room.

The old lady probably really wasn't in the mood to eat.

Xia Xue stared at Chu Zhenxuan, who was in a good mood.

Should I thank him?

It's all thanks to his coming, otherwise I don't know how I would have been bullied by this princess.

[Bibi: You should also prepare weapons for counterattack, don’t say it so aggrievedly.]

"If you want to thank me, then eat well. Don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping."

Xia Xue:......

Stinky man!

I don’t think he’s meddling in my business. I can handle it, I can handle it!

Chu Zhenxuan: +40.

A while later.

Should we ask him what the emperor's attitude is towards this talented and virtuous person? If we deliberately guide him in the wrong direction and the old lady and the first lady find out, wouldn't the eldest sister-in-law be so wronged?

That should be right, right? Chu Zhenxuan's attack was so heavy.

He wouldn't be afraid that I would get hurt and fail because he was anxious, right?

Well, it's possible. This man has been obsessed with me lately, so his failure was expected.

Chu Zhenxuan rubbed his aching forehead. This little woman of his never had a moment of peace. She couldn't even eat properly. Wasn't she afraid of indigestion?

Chu Zhenxuan: +40.

Xia Xue:......

You think about me even when you eat, aren’t you afraid of indigestion!!!

Chu Zhenxuan:......

Chu Zhenxuan: +40+40+40.

After the meal, the servants collected the dishes and chopsticks. Chu Zhenxuan sat on the rocking chair but did not speak a word.

Xia Xue wanted to speak, but was afraid of being scolded.

The two of them just sat there quietly.

No need to worry about internal injuries!

Chu Zhenxuan: I feel hurt every moment I'm with you.

Stop pretending to be so deep. Next time you want me to talk to you, I will ignore you!

Chu Zhenxuan: You always talk more.

Xia Xue rubbed her shoulder casually because it was a little painful.

That Cai Deqizhu is so hot-tempered, Xia Tianyu will surely die in bed sooner or later.

"Ahem."

Chu Zhenxuan suddenly started coughing.

I don’t know what dirty things he was thinking about, he actually choked on his own saliva!

Chu Zhenxuan: I shouldn’t have come here!

Chu Zhenxuan: +40.

"Husband, drink some water."

Chu Zhenxuan took the water.

One bite.

"puff."

It’s fucking hot!

"Oh? I didn't notice it's still this hot after all this time."

"Well, this cup is really warm!"

Chu Zhenxuan:......

Chu Zhenxuan: This is the water that the servants just brought up, okay?

Chu Zhenxuan: +40.

What a bad-tempered man he is! It's so troublesome to serve him!

Chu Zhenxuan:!!!

In the blink of an eye, it was night, and Chu Zhenxuan said that he had something to do in the prime minister's residence, so he went back first.

I heard that the eldest wife, Xia Tianyu, had returned from the court and heard about what happened today. He made a big fuss in the old lady's garden and solemnly assured that it was the emperor's instruction to marry Cai Deqizhu, and that the emperor himself would come to witness their wedding on the day of their wedding.

What Xia Tianyu said made the first lady very happy, and she hurriedly took Xia Tianyu to see the old lady.

The old lady couldn't make a decision for a moment.

If Xia Tianyu was telling the truth, then Xia Xue's idea today would be against the emperor's will. But what if Xia Tianyu was lying?

The Xia family's high-profile recognition of a foreign daughter-in-law would really ruin their own future.

So the old lady sent someone to invite Chu Zhenxuan again.

I got the news that Chu Zhenxuan had returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

So, the servant had no choice but to invite Xia Xue away again.

This time, the old lady's garden did not have other houses or branches, only the eldest lady, Xia Tianyu, and Cai Deqizhu who had his arm in a sling.

"Xue'er, can you please invite the Prime Minister again?"

"The Prime Minister said there was something going on in the palace, so he went back in."

"He's found a good excuse! We can't just let it go after hurting Qizhu so badly!" Xia Tianyu glared at Xia Xue angrily.

"That's right. This Chu Zhenxuan is the same. He is so tactless. The princess wants to discipline Xue'er. Although it is a bit of an insubordination, it is different for the princess after she becomes the eldest cousin's wife. If her position is not high enough, how can she still have feelings for him?"

"It's all Chu Zhenxuan's fault!"

Chu Zhenxuan, who was acting as a "gentleman on the beam", almost couldn't breathe. His little woman was a first-rate expert at pushing the responsibility.

Xia Tianyu was stunned.

I thought Xia Xue would definitely protect Chu Zhenxuan, so he would confront her again.

As a result, Xia Xue's words made Xia Tianyu at a loss for words.

"She even betrayed her own husband. How shameless."