Chapter 146 Xue Han's Anger
The old lady left quietly, but not to see the Princess Consort of Kang County as her head maid Chuncao had assumed. Instead, she went to a teahouse and sent a servant to find Xue Han.
The servant was a little flustered about dealing with the Imperial City Guard. Just as he was hesitating, someone patted him on the shoulder.
The servant was startled and immediately turned around, only to see a young face with a nonchalant smile.
"What are you doing, sneaking around like that?" Hu Si asked.
He arranged for people to keep an eye on the Yongqing Marquis's residence. Today, he didn't see Hongdougao go out, but the old lady of the Marquis's residence did. One of the servants accompanying her was clearly heading towards the Imperial City Guard.
He sensed something was amiss after hearing his subordinate's report, so he came directly to see him.
"Are you a high-ranking official from the Imperial City Guard?" The servant asked, his surprise mixed with nervousness as he saw Hu Si's attire.
"Yes, you need to see the Imperial City Guard?"
The servant hurriedly replied, "I am from the Yongqing Marquis's residence. I am here on the orders of the old lady to invite Lord Xue to a teahouse for a chat."
Remembering the old lady's instructions, the servant lowered his voice: "It concerns our sixth young lady..."
He was very curious about what the old lady wanted to see the Imperial City Envoy about regarding the sixth young lady, and even more curious whether the Imperial City Envoy would actually come if the old lady wanted to see him. He was quite worried about getting an eye roll from this Imperial City Envoy—
The old lady of the Yongqing Marquis's mansion wants to see the lord because of red bean cake?
Hu Si clapped his hands: Isn't this just meeting the parents?
The servant was so frightened by Hu Si's actions that he took a step back.
Where is your esteemed matriarch?
After finding out the location, Hu Si smiled and said, "I understand. I'll go tell our master right away."
Hu Si ran as fast as he could, and when he saw Xue Han, he was panting: "Sir, Miss Qiu Liu's grandmother wants to see you!"
Xue Han was stunned, his expression surprised: "Miss Qiu's grandmother?"
"Yes, you heard right, it's Qiu Liu's grandmother, the old lady of Yongqing."
Xue Han stood up abruptly, then sat down again.
The usually composed young man rarely showed any confusion in front of others.
Hu Si quickly reassured him, "Don't be nervous, sir, it must be a good thing."
Xue Han glanced at Hu Si, got up and walked out, then paused after a few steps: "No need to follow me, I can go by myself."
The excitement in Hu Si's eyes turned into disappointment.
That's too much!
The old lady sat in the private room with her eyes downcast, her face expressionless, but her heart was filled with unease.
Seeing Xue Han, the Imperial Envoy, was the only option left.
It's true that this young man has some affection for Liu Yatou, but would he really offend the Prime Minister's mansion for this feeling?
She was unsure, and even felt it was difficult, but she had to try anyway.
If it succeeds, it will be a great blessing for Sixth Sister. If it doesn't—
The old lady didn't want to think about that possibility.
She didn't want to experience the feeling of not being able to stop her eldest granddaughter from entering the palace again.
There was a noise at the door, and the old lady hurriedly looked over.
The boy was dressed in a light blue casual outfit, just like a green bamboo in spring, upright and full of vigor.
The old lady looked him over with the same appreciative eye one would have for a grandson-in-law. Although she wanted to maintain the woman's composure, she had to admit that she was satisfied.
He is good-looking, powerful, and has powerful backers. I heard that he saved the Crown Prince and made a great contribution. At a young age, he was bestowed with a purple robe and a gold fish bag by the Emperor. He is sure to have a bright future.
Such a fine child, why didn't you come to the Yongqing Marquis's residence to propose marriage sooner!
"Madam," Xue Han bowed respectfully.
"Please have a seat, Lord Xue."
Xue Han sat down opposite the old lady.
"I apologize for inviting Lord Xue here, but I have something to ask you."
"Please speak, Madam."
Looking at the upright young man, the old lady took a deep breath and said, "I heard that Lord Xue publicly said he was in love with Aheng during the autumn hunt. I wonder if it was just a momentary impulse or if he truly meant it?"
She didn't want to be so direct, but the situation was urgent, and it wasn't the time to play hard to get.
Xue Han was completely stunned, and the tips of her ears quickly turned red.
On his way to the teahouse, he had considered many possibilities that the old lady of the Yongqing Marquis's mansion might want to see him, but he did not expect her to ask so directly as soon as he arrived.
After a moment of silence, Xue Han spoke: "This junior is of the truest intentions."
The old lady smiled, then sighed deeply, "Heng'er is still young, and I wasn't in a hurry for her to marry. Although I heard some rumors, I didn't interfere. But now, Heng'er is in trouble—"
"What trouble has Miss Qiu encountered?"
The old lady looked embarrassed: "Heng'er has visited the Fang family's residence several times recently. I didn't expect that the Prime Minister's family would take a liking to her and want to... want to take her as a concubine..."
Xue Han had been listening quietly, but when he heard that the Prime Minister's residence wanted to take Qiu Heng as a concubine, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and anger flashed across his face.
"What does the Earl's Mansion mean?" the young man asked, enunciating each word clearly.
The old lady was prepared to lose face, but when the moment actually came, the embarrassment was even greater than she had imagined: "To be honest, the Earl's Mansion has always been ruled by the Earl himself, and he does not object to the Prime Minister's Mansion's proposal."
Such is the way of the world: at home, one obeys one's father; after marriage, one obeys one's husband; and after the husband's death, one obeys one's son.
You can use filial piety to control your son, but with your husband, you can only judge him by his character.
In many families, the matriarch may appear dignified and respectable, and she may argue with her husband occasionally, but when they disagree on something, it is ultimately the man who makes the final decision.
A man may choose to listen to his wife for various reasons, but if he is unwilling to listen, he will end up like the old lady.
Xue Han clenched his fist and asked again, "What did Miss Qiu say?"
The old lady smiled bitterly: "The old man is the head of the family. Even I can't persuade him of what he's decided. What can Heng'er, as his granddaughter, do? She can only accept her fate."
Resign yourself to fate?
Xue Han felt a sense of unease.
Ah Heng... is she someone who accepts her fate?
"Sixth Miss Qiu, will you accept being my concubine?"
"What can we do if she doesn't accept it? Heng'er is a proud woman and won't ask the Prince Kang's mansion for help." The old lady gave Xue Han a deep look, picked up her teacup, and said, "I've been out for a while now, and it's time for me to go back."
What needs to be said has been said. If this young man cares about Sixth Sister, he will naturally do something. If he doesn't care, continuing to say anything will only humiliate him.
"Please take care, Madam."
On Xue Han's way back to the Imperial City Guard, Hu Si suddenly appeared out of nowhere, winking and asking, "Sir, have you seen Old Madam Qiu?"
Xue Han was in a bad mood, and glanced at Hu Si: "Is your eye twitching?"
"Sir, don't be shy to say it. Is it that the old lady of the Qiu family wants to marry Miss Qiu the Sixth?"
Xue Han slowed his pace.
Lady Yongqing was less interested in marrying her granddaughter to him and more desperately seeking his help.
Thinking of Qiu Heng's current predicament, Xue Han had no mood to discuss this with Hu Si, and said lightly, "Don't make wild guesses and ruin people's reputations. Keep an eye on the Yongqing Marquis's residence, and report to me immediately if there are any developments."
"yes."
Hu Si obediently agreed, secretly thinking: "The adults are just saying one thing and meaning another. They're always staring at that girl, aren't they afraid of ruining his reputation?"
Xue Han returned to the Imperial City Guard and sat quietly alone, the image of the girl with calm and serene features appearing in his mind.
Even a woman like Ah Heng couldn't escape the oppression at home?
He will help her get rid of it.
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