Xi Xu was silent for a while, and didn't say much. He only said, "Since you insist on marrying me, I won't stop you. Go ahead."
However, the image of Yan's mother at the banquet unconsciously emerged in his mind, she was smiling and talking, dignified and elegant.
But he died protecting his second son Xi Shiye...
Although he was imprisoned in the small courtyard of Xi Mansion, and although the current emperor was particularly wary of twins, he also had some reasons to vent his anger on them.
Now he has figured it out.
Xi Xu raised his hand and sighed softly, "Your second brother has been in the mansion since he was a child. Since you are going to Jiangnan, you can take him with you. It would be nice to let him study with you..."
Xi Shiyan's eyelids twitched, and he could only agree.
The night is hazy and the moon is shining brightly.
Xuanluo Pavilion.
Xi Shiyan stood with his hands behind his back, his brows cold, and said softly, "Father asked you to go to Jiangnan with me."
Xi Shiye didn't react much. He just replied calmly and asked, "Brother, I heard that the Ning family sent a letter..."
Xi Shiyan glanced at him coldly, a sneer on his face, "Yes, the letter said she wanted to break off the engagement with me."
Until now, he found it hard to believe that the first thing Ning Yu did after returning to the Ning family was to cancel the engagement with him.
It was obviously she who provoked him first.
Now I want to end it with a letter, which is simply wishful thinking.
Xi Shiye felt the tremendous anger coming from his elder brother, and a hint of pleasure flashed in his eyes, as if he was gloating.
"It seems that big brother's ability is not enough."
"Does she think she will like you?" Xi Shiyan couldn't help but retort.
Xi Shiye didn't know what he was thinking about. His pupils were dark and shiny, and a dark flow flowed in his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Brother, you asked me to follow you to Jiangnan. Aren't you afraid that I might do something?"
There was no fear in Xi Shiyan's eyes as he turned away.
The next day.
Xi Shiyan left the house and headed towards the imperial palace, going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to meet the emperor.
The middle-aged man sitting high on the dragon throne put down the memorial. He was dressed in casual clothes, and his face exuded majesty and imperial aura.
"Lord Xi, what do you want from me?"
Xi Shiyan lowered his eyes and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I wish to go to Jiangnan."
The emperor's face lit up with joy as he laughed heartily, "Very good! Then the mission to Jiangnan this time is now yours. You must completely eradicate those rats in Jiangnan."
Unexpectedly, Xi Shiyan would take over the hot potato of Jiangnan. He was indeed the minister he favored.
His eyes looked at Xi Shiyan with admiration.
When Xi Shiyan returned to the Xi Mansion, his luggage had been packed. He and Xi Shiye boarded a carriage and traveled day and night, under the stars and the moon, to the south of the Yangtze River.
Jiangnan, Ning family.
As Xuan'er was dressing Ning Yu, she said, "Miss, I heard that Master Xu has returned from Luzhou."
Ning Yu was also scared at this time.
Ever since she sent the letter of breaking off the engagement to the Xi family, Ning's mother began to arrange meetings for her with various young men, which made her mentally exhausted.
I have almost met all the young men on the roster.
Xuan'er tied up Ning Yu's black hair, combed it into a fashionable fallen horse bun, inserted a hollow carved hibiscus jade ring, and changed into a scarlet scattered flower Ruyi cloud smoke skirt, making her face look even more charming and lovely.
The carriage had already stopped at the gate of Ning Mansion.
Ning Yu and Xuan'er got on the carriage and it drove slowly.
The pleasure boat is on the shore.
A young man with handsome features was standing outside. When he saw Ning Yu, who was born with fair skin and beautiful face, his face turned red and he even started to stutter.
"Hello, young lady. I am Lin Ze, the second son of the Lin family."
Ning Yu smiled politely.
In Lin Ze's eyes, that smile was like a pear blossom just blooming on a branch, pure white and breathtaking.
Lin Ze's face turned even redder, and he maintained his composure and invited Ning Yu onto the pleasure boat.
Xuan'er stood outside, and from time to time, the sound of talking could be heard from inside. It was basically Master Lin who was talking, and the young lady was just agreeing.
He is similar to the other young men I met.
In less than half an hour, Ning Yu lowered her eyes, raised the corners of her lips just right, lifted her skirt and said goodbye.
Lin Ze's eyes were filled with nostalgia, and he said reluctantly, "Miss Ning, let me take you back..."
But the figure had already boarded the carriage.
Ning Yu's eyes showed a trace of fatigue. The reason she agreed to meet Ning's mother was not to disappoint her.
There is another reason.
I just want to find a decent looking man to marry and complete the system's task.
As for Xi Shiyan, she had considered him, but he just happened to have a second cousin.
The two men were as fierce as wolves and tigers, how could she resist them?
Just don't have either.
Seeing that Ning Yu was a little tired, Xuan'er suggested, "Miss, Tianxianglou has some new dishes. Why don't you go and try them?"
Ning Yu nodded slightly.
Xuan'er immediately said to the coachman, "Let's go to Tianxiang Tower."
Soon, the carriage changed direction and headed towards Tianxiang Tower.
The streets were wide and filled with the cries of vendors, making it bustling and prosperous. However, because there were a few more people, the carriage journey was a bit slow.
Ning Yu was not in a hurry. He lifted the car curtain and looked out casually.
Suddenly, I saw a familiar figure. The man was wearing a snow-white robe, with a tall and graceful figure. He walked slowly and steadily, and there was a noble temperament in his every move.
Until the figure turned slightly to the side, his profile was flawless as white jade, his peach blossom eyes were bright and beautiful, the corners of his lips were raised, and his whole body had an extraordinary aura.
That was clearly Xi Shiyan.
Ning Yu was stunned. Why was his cousin here?
Considering that Xi Shiyan was the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, he might have come here for official business.
Then, she saw a man wearing black clothes and a silver mask.
Haven't looked closely yet.
Xi Shiye looked over and scared Ning Yu so much that she quickly squatted down, and the tassels on her hair almost hit her face.
Xuan'er glanced outside, but didn't notice anything. She asked with concern, "Miss, what's wrong? What happened?"
Ning Yu didn't dare to look up. Trying to calm her pounding heart, she urged, "No, it's okay. We're not going to Tianxiang Tower anymore. Let's go back to the Ning family!"
The coachman followed Ning Yu's orders and drove towards the Ning family.
A carriage on the street suddenly changed direction, becoming particularly conspicuous.
Xi Shiyan's eyes could not help but fall on the carriage that was heading in the opposite direction from them. The curtains fluttered slightly, and he could only vaguely see the small, white earlobes. The crimson beaded earrings made the earlobes look even more gorgeous.
Although he didn't see her face, Xi Shiyan's mind unconsciously emerged with his cousin's delicate face and tender earlobes.
It’s my cousin.
Xi Shiye glanced at him and said, "Looks like Big Brother has noticed it too. My cousin hid really quickly just now. Does she really not want to see us?"
Xi Shiyan lowered his eyelashes, somewhat unwilling to admit, "It's you I don't want to see."
\"Reiichi.\"
Xi Shiyan's eyes flashed with a sharpness as he issued an order, "Go and investigate Miss Cousin immediately. Be sure to investigate thoroughly."
Soon, a figure disappeared in the crowd.
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