Xie Yunzhao packed his luggage as soon as he returned home, which scared the Duke's wife into thinking that her son was going to marry into the Princess's family.
At dinner, the family was together, and Li Shuang was also there.
When Xie Yunzheng heard that he was going to travel south with the princess, the chopsticks in his hand broke, and the maid quickly brought new ones.
Xie Yunzhao pretended not to see it and just ate his food.
Li Shuang's nose suddenly felt sore and her eyes felt hot. She lowered her head to eat.
The Duke of Lu and his wife tried to persuade him, saying that the wedding was about to begin, so why should he leave?
Xie Yunzhao insisted, "This is not my decision. If the princess goes, I must go."
"Second cousin, I also..."
"You eat. Whatever you want to eat, your second cousin will have someone make it for you."
Li Shuang hadn't finished her words yet, "You guys go play, I'll also..."
"You should also find a fiancé to go out and play," Xie Yunzhao was annoyed and glared at her with cold eyes. Li Shuang was so scared that tears fell from her eyes.
"How can you talk like that?" The Duke's wife hugged Li Shuang and patted her. "Don't listen to your second cousin. Li Shuang is still young, there's no rush. But you can't go with us. It's not safe in the south now."
Li Shuang sniffed and said in a muffled voice, "I understand."
Xie Yunzheng didn't know why Shen Shurong wanted to go, but this brainless guy could indeed protect her.
Holding back his crazy jealousy, he stopped his parents and said, "It's the princess who wants to go. It's useless for you to say anything."
Xie Yunzhao nodded, it was useless no matter what anyone said.
"Give me back the token," Duke Lu held out his hand.
"Dad, since you don't allow me to use it, I have locked it up. Don't worry, I won't take it with me."
Duke Lu withdrew his hand with satisfaction, "I am very relieved that you have come to this realization."
After dinner, Li Shuang went to find Xie Yunzhao.
Xie Yunzhao was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with her, as she repeatedly disturbed their world of two people, and he did not even let her in. "Cousin, what's the matter? Let's talk in the yard."
"Second cousin, let them leave the yard first,"
Xie Yunzhao was speechless. "If you don't tell me, I'll leave." He made a gesture to leave.
"Second cousin!" Li Shuang's tone became heavier.
Xie Yunzhao turned around and said, "You speak quite loudly. Normally, your voice is like a mosquito."
Li Shuang blushed and immediately changed her voice to a low voice, "Second cousin, do you know why the princess asked the maid to follow me?"
Xie Yunzhao crossed his arms, "Why?"
"She wants the maid to help her keep an eye on her...you know."
Xie Yunzhao rolled his eyes and turned away.
"Second cousin, she just can't let it go. You heard what she said yesterday. Do you still want to deceive yourself?"
Xie Yunzhao stepped back and glared at her, "Why, do you think I should cancel the engagement?"
Li Shuang was delighted and nodded quickly.
"And then? Who do I marry?"
Li Shuang's face turned red, and she lowered her head and twisted her fingers.
Xie Yunzhao narrowed his eyes. He didn't expect this girl to have such thoughts. He thought she was just naughty and always wanted to get in his way.
"You little kid, put away all your thoughts. Without the princess, I will be single for the rest of my life."
Li Shuang was shocked. She didn't expect him to refuse so directly. "Second cousin, do you really not mind?"
"You know I'm not good enough for her?"
Li Shuang's tears fell, and her distressed voice became higher: "No, my second cousin deserves anyone. He deserves the best person in the world."
He was obviously her aunt's eldest son, but he was demoted to the second son and lost his title of crown prince. She couldn't bear to hear the words "he doesn't deserve it".
Seeing her crying, Xie Yunzhao curled his lips and stood two steps away in disgust, "Yes, the princess is the best person."
Li Shuang was stunned. She didn't understand what she was saying. "Her heart is not with you. You will regret it."
Xie Yunzhao reached out and rubbed his lips. Is he not here?
He is not here now, but he will be here soon. As long as he fills her life and squeezes out all the other people, she will naturally only have him in her heart.
Isn’t today’s kiss a good proof?
"Don't worry about it. If you dare to slander the princess again, don't blame me for not recognizing you."
"see a visitor out,"
Xie Yunzhao went back to pack his things, wasting his time.
Li Shuang ran away crying, why couldn't her cousin see her true feelings? Is that woman so good?
He just ran back to the yard and turned to the main courtyard. No, she must follow him.
…
The next day, the princess learned that the young ancestor was going to the south, and she was so scared that she almost took back the treasury, "What are you doing in such a chaotic place as a girl?"
“Do you know how to manage the river or how to resettle refugees?”
Shen Shurong shook his head, “I know how to play.”
The eldest princess slapped her palm and said, "You got married in just over a month, and you haven't grown up yet."
"Grandma, you can't go out after you get married."
“Please, grandma,” Shen Shurong rolled his face in her arms.
"Bring more people," the tone revealed deep helplessness and indulgence.
"Yes, half of the Purple Scale Guards and Brother Yun Zhao will go too."
The eldest princess glared at her, her lips swollen, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because of an imperial decree. After all, you haven't gotten married yet."
"I know, grandma," Shen Shurong ran away with a blushing face.
Qingying passed messages back and forth, and the two decided to set off tomorrow.
When Xie Yunzhao was called by his mother, he was very annoyed when he saw Li Shuang. She dared to covet him. If it were someone else, they would have kicked her out and fed her to the dogs.
He sat down on the chair and asked, "Mom, what do you want from me?"
"When you go out this time, take your cousin Shuang with you,"
Xie Yunzhao sat up straight. Is mother stupid? "Mom, my cousin is not in good health. She got sick on the way. Who will be responsible if she dies?"
"Pah!" The Duke's wife's face turned green. "What are you talking about? This is your cousin, can't you say nice things?"
Xie Yunzhao slumped down in his chair, "If you let her go, I won't go. Let her go with the princess. I'll break off the engagement."
The Duke's wife glared at him, "Why are you calling off the engagement? The imperial decree has been issued. If your cousin goes with you, it will also prevent people from gossiping about the princess. You two are alone, a man and a woman..."
"Qingzhu Qingying is not a human? The princess doesn't arrange for someone? Is it necessary for you to worry about it?"
"I think you just can't stand me being better than you are. I shouldn't have been born and taken over your position as the eldest son."
"I've paid it back, what else do you want?"
Xie Yunzhao stared: "You want me to die?"
"You...you rebellious son!" The Duke's wife covered her chest in anger.
Li Shuang's tears fell again, "Second cousin, how can you say that about my aunt! She did it for you..."
"You're the one who caused all this, and you still have the nerve to say that? You're still young, but you're still a troublemaker. You're willing to go out and come back to your house. I don't need your blessing to get married."
Li Shuang's face turned pale.
The Duke's wife looked everywhere for something to kill the rebellious son.
Xie Yunzhao ignored everyone and walked away, "Qingzhu, write a letter to Third Aunt and ask her to take Li Shuang back home."
Li Shuang was so scared that she chased after him, "Second cousin, I was wrong. I won't go with you."
Xie Yunzhao stopped walking and didn't look back. "Mom, you should be more careful. Your two sons are about to get married. Your niece came so early. She went boating with her eldest cousin today and will go out with her second cousin tomorrow. You don't know how to avoid suspicion."
"If you create any more scandals, won't your two daughters-in-law blame you?"
Li Shuang fell to the ground. He actually, actually said that to her?
Turning around, I saw my aunt's embarrassed face. She shook her head pitifully and said, "Aunt, I didn't!"
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