This generation in the capital, headed by the children in the study room, including the eldest prince, who is now the crown prince, are all submissive in front of Yan Shiyue. Therefore, Xu Jingxi was very respectful to Yan Shiyue before the engagement, and now it is even more so, and he simply bowed respectfully.
Yan Shiyue nodded with a smile.
She came just to take a look.
When Xu Jingxi came out, there was still a smile on his lips, but he stopped smiling when he saw her. This shows that he was not disgusted by the "true appearance" of rice cake, and even liked it very much.
Yan Shiyue called Sun Wuniang over to ask about it again, and then felt relieved and left it alone.
In fact, this can be considered a little interest between the two of them! It is more interesting than the routine engagement and marriage.
From that day on, Xu Jingxi often sent small gifts here.
A bag of snacks, a toy, and a book, very casually. If he was allowed in, he would come in and sit for a while, and chat with her when he had the chance. If he was not allowed in, he would give her the things and leave, which did make the relationship a little sweet.
A few days later, the emperor passed away.
Emperor Ming Yan still did not plan to hold a grand ceremony, and just wanted his family to go to the garden to have some fun.
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Huo Yuchu almost grew up in the garden, so Meng Hui handed the responsibility of taking care of her during this Qianqiu Festival.
As a young girl with baggage, Huo Yuchu was very concerned and busy herself around, fearing that there was anything imperfect.
As the princes' generation grew up, many of them, including their study companions, friends, etc., also went. There were many families where the adults were not eligible to go, but the children were able to go along to join in the fun.
Several brothers of the Xu family also went. After the banquet, Huo Yuchu asked someone to send them some fruit. He treated them very attentively and gave them enough face.
Yan Shiyue built a greenhouse here, where fruits and vegetables grow green all year round, which really satisfies the young masters.
When it was 4 p.m., everyone left one after another, and Huo Yuchu also came over with his maid to see if there was anything that needed to be dealt with.
Who knew that just as I walked into Taosheng Pavilion, I heard the voice of a young boy in the puberty period saying, "So what! Fifth brother said that people like her have no vitality, and a formal painting of a beauty is just short of being hung on the wall."
As they were talking, the young men came out from the corridor and met him face to face.
The teenagers were so frightened that their faces changed immediately.
Huo Yuchu originally didn't think that this sentence had anything to do with her, but when he saw the expressions of these people, he couldn't help but be startled.
At this time, a young man shouted, "Xu Ba! How dare you insult Princess Changle like this! Why don't you apologize to the Princess?"
Xu Jingyan walked behind, and before he saw Huo Yuchu, he just answered casually: "It's not me who said that, it was Fifth Brother..."
As soon as he saw Huo Yuchu, he was frightened and sobered up immediately.
He was the illegitimate son of the eldest branch of the Xu family, and the half-brother of Xu Jingxi. He was neither good at literature nor martial arts, and was born out of wedlock, so he rarely had the opportunity to attend such occasions. He was flattered and forgot himself for a moment, drank a few more glasses, and actually said something wrong without restraint, and was caught by the person involved.
No matter how stupid he was, he knew that the lips and teeth would be cold together. Even though he was jealous of his brother, he would never dare to say anything bad about his family members in public. Now...
He was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to explain.
The other teenagers were also waiting anxiously.
Only Huo Yuchu remained calm, as if he hadn't heard anything, and smiled generously: "Why are you here? The banquet in front has been over a long time ago. I'll ask someone to take you out. It's too late. I'm afraid you won't be able to make it back to the city in time."
He nodded with a smile and turned and left.
Xu Jingyan's face turned pale and he chased after him for two steps, but was stopped by the eunuch with a smile: "I will escort you out."
Xu Jingyan knew that if he couldn't explain it clearly at this moment, it would be all over, but how could he dare to chase after her when she left!
He was so anxious that he turned around and bowed to everyone, "I beg you brothers to save me. Please don't tell anyone about what happened today."
They were all from wealthy families, and none of them were stupid. They just laughed it off and soon dispersed.
However, the boy named Cheng, who had revealed Xu Jingyan's identity, was delighted. As soon as he got home, he hurried to find his brother: "Brother! There is light at the end of the tunnel! Your chance has come!"
After Huo Yuchu returned, Yan Shiyue was eating fruit with Meng Hui. Yan Shiyue was making shaved ice by himself and asked casually, "What fruit do you eat?"
Huo Yuchu hesitated for a moment.
Meng Hui saw it, put down the bowl, and pulled her to her side: "What's wrong?"
Huo Yuchu whispered, "It's not a big deal, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Meng Hui said: "It's okay, you don't care about this, just say it directly."
Huo Yuchu told the story.
Yan Shiyue and Meng Hui both looked gloomy.
After a while, Meng Hui asked, "What do you think?"
Huo Yuchu lowered his eyes and said, "Judging from the situation at that time, he must have said this."
She paused and said, "I want to cancel the engagement."
Yan Shiyue was originally full of anger, but was frightened by her daughter's quick decision and looked at her with slight surprise.
Meng Hui was not surprised and patted her hands: "Actually, Xu Wu is a good kid, but it's hard to say whether he likes you. If he likes you, you are dignified if you follow the rules. If he doesn't like you, you are rigid if you are dignified... Although it's not a big deal, our girl is a perfect person who is as precious as gold and jade. There are so many good husbands in the world, and she doesn't need to suffer any grievances."
Yan Shiyue watched the two people communicate silently.
Huo Yuchu nodded: "Grandma, I thought so too. Fortunately, I found out in time, otherwise I would have been sick."
Since this has happened, there is no need to give them face. Meng Hui directly sent a female official over.
At this moment, several people from the Xu family had just returned to the mansion and were talking to Old Madam Xu in front.
Today, Xu Jingxi seized the opportunity to talk to Huo Yuchu for several words. He was very happy and was thinking about what else he could do to please her.
Xu Qi had always been close to him, and couldn't help but whisper in his ear: "Sister-in-law... I can't tell at all!"
Xu Jingxi glared at him warningly. Xu Qi chuckled and touched his nose, not daring to say anything more.
Xu Jingxi had a smile on his face, and he was in a mood that made him feel intoxicated even without drinking.
Who knew that at this moment, I suddenly heard that the palace lady had arrived.
Everybody is a little weird.
The old lady hurriedly asked someone to come in, and the female official said directly, "Pass on the Empress Dowager's decree that your grandson's marriage with Princess Changle be cancelled."
The sudden blow from a club left the Xu family members unable to recover for a long time.
Xu Jingxi was quick to react and hurried forward to salute: "Sir, may I ask why this is happening? Why do you want to cancel the engagement?"
The female official said, "You'll have to ask your eighth young master about this."
She bowed and turned away.
Xu Jingyan was extremely worried all the way and didn't dare to tell his family. He never expected... that things would happen so quickly and be so serious.
He told the story while crying.
Xu Jingxi was shocked and angry: "How do you know this?"
Xu Jingyan cried, "I... I just overheard what you said to mother..."
Xu Jingxi was a mature man, not a middle school boy who liked to show off. Huo Yuchu's status was clear, and he wanted to make friends with her because they were close friends, so he had to give his wife enough respect. He had only said this once when joking with Mrs. Xu, and he never expected that he would hear it, let alone that it would reach Huo Yuchu's ears.
Xu Jingxi was angry and anxious for a moment, but what he thought most in his heart was... She must be sad! She must be sad!
Xu Jingxi turned around and walked out the door, then rode straight back to Wannian Garden at full speed.
But he was not allowed to enter the garden, and Xu Jingxi refused to leave. He waited until nightfall. Suddenly, he heard footsteps and a man walked out slowly. Xu Jingxi hurried to meet him, and it turned out to be Huo Yuxin.
He asked calmly, "You said that, didn't you?"
Xu Jingxi was speechless for a moment.
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