Before coming to Yunshui County, Xiao Chang'an thought about many things along the way.
He married into the family voluntarily, and he had met the princess a few years ago.
Back then, he was just an insignificant figure, and his Xiao family wasn't exactly a prominent clan...
His father and brothers arranged marriages for him, but he jokingly asked if he could choose to marry into the family.
His father and brothers beat him up, and then began to plot against him...
He admitted that his every move, appearance and attire were to cater to the princess's preferences!
As the person who knows the princess's preferences best, this person is the closest to her...
Therefore, when the princess realized it, he simply told her the truth.
He had nothing to hide and had no intention of deceiving the princess!
Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.
He won his gamble, successfully stayed, and gained the approval of the princess and acceptance from the princess.
The princess said they could marry first and fall in love over time.
The prerequisites are that he must marry into the princess's family and promise her that he will never have multiple wives or concubines and will always be loyal to her alone.
"These are great terms!" he exclaimed without hesitation.
Spring turned to summer, and he became the princess's fiancé.
Three days later, it would be the auspicious day of his marriage to the princess.
Everything went smoothly. A few days ago, he had already written to his father and brothers, asking them to come to Yunshui County as soon as possible to attend his wedding banquet.
"Young Master Xiao, the Princess requests your presence in her study; she has important matters to discuss."
The fact that Xiong Yong came personally to deliver the message shows how much the Princess's mansion values this future son-in-law.
"Thank you for leading the way, Manager Xiong."
Xiao Chang'an put down the wolf-hair brush in his hand; on the table lay an unfinished portrait of a beauty...
A moment later—
A dark shadow moved silently around the room. But no, how could there be no shadow?
It must be carried with it at all times, so I'll just have to wait for another opportunity to steal it...
The shadowy figure left the room, unaware that a new bud had sprouted from the wisteria in the corner.
study--
After the matter was almost discussed, Jiang Yue heard Zi Teng's voice—
"Master, a bad guy has infiltrated the Princess's residence and gone into Young Master Xiao's room. He seems to be searching for something..."
On the bedside table, the wisteria blossoms, which seem to convey messages, are passing on information.
Xiao Chang'an couldn't hear anything. Seeing his mother-in-law's unusual expression, he unconsciously asked with concern:
"Mother-in-law, are you feeling unwell?"
"It's nothing, I just remembered something."
Jiang Yue shook her head and gently comforted the other person.
But, Mother-in-law?
The wedding is in three days, and this kid's already trying to take advantage of the situation!
"Chang'an, when will your family arrive? Don't be late and miss the auspicious time."
"Don't worry, Mother-in-law, my father and brother will arrive in the next couple of days. They are looking forward to me settling down and starting a family, so they will definitely come."
Xiao Chang'an's face was filled with joy. His marriage, even if it was a matrilocal marriage, was a great joy for his father and brothers. They must have been delayed on the way to prepare his dowry.
It has to be said that Xiao Chang'an's guess was pretty accurate.
The Xiao family father and son were indeed carrying several carts of gold, silver, valuables, betrothal gifts, and other valuables, heading towards Yunshui County.
On the way, the father and son suffered some hardship due to the change in environment and climate.
After traveling day and night, they finally arrived at Yunshui County before dusk this morning.
After explaining their purpose to the soldiers guarding the city and having their identities verified, they were respectfully invited to the princess's residence.
Once they entered Yunshui County, the father and son couldn't see enough of the sights.
"What's the purpose of such a big lantern?"
"That's a hot air balloon; it can take people up into the sky!"
"Then what's that with two wheels?"
"That's a bicycle, it costs three taels of silver each, you can buy it at a bicycle shop."
"Oh, oh, that one—"
"Ahem, esteemed guests, please come with me to the Princess's residence first. How about I show you around Yunshui County another day?"
"Okay, sure~"
The Xiao family father and son, now reduced to country bumpkins, arrived at the Princess's mansion in a carriage, filled with surprise and astonishment.
Soon, the person in charge inside introduced them to the youngest son.
"Father, elder brother, you've finally arrived!"
Seeing his father and brothers, Xiao Chang'an finally felt relieved.
He thought, even if it's a marriage where the bride marries into the family, there should still be a "dowry," right?
“My dear son, I received your letter and your father and your elder brother prepared a dowry for you. However, we were delayed because we were not used to the local water and soil on the way.”
When Xiao's father saw his youngest son, tears streamed down his face.
He didn't know what he ate, but he broke out in a rash all over his body. He thought he was going to die on the way and never see his youngest son get married.
"Father, elder brother, what did you eat on the way? I haven't had any problems with the change of environment on my way to Yunshui County."
Xiao Chang'an was stunned, looking at his elder brother and father with a suspicious expression.
Are they allergic to the food, or...?
Did someone deliberately drug them to prevent them from coming to Yunshui County?
"It's strange, really. The food was all ordinary, and the servants ate the same things, but my son and I were the most seriously ill. We had to seek medical help along the way, otherwise we would have reached Yunshui County long ago."
When Xiao's father heard his youngest son say this, he felt a chill run down his spine.
My first thought was, who did the Xiao family offend?
My second thought was, no, someone didn't want the father and son to come to Yunshui County!
Regardless of who it is, it can only be said that the person behind it is the one who sabotaged the marriage of the princess in Chang'an!
this......
"Reporting to Young Master Xiao, Her Highness the Princess has learned of your father and brother's arrival and has prepared a banquet to welcome you two distinguished guests. Please come to the flower hall for the banquet after half an incense stick has burned."
Just as the father and his two sons were deep in thought, an announcement came from outside.
"Father and elder brother, since you're here, make the best of it. The mastermind behind this will surely have other plans once they realize they can't stop you. Let's put this matter aside for now. Wash up and change your clothes first, and then come with me to meet my mother-in-law later."
Xiao Chang'an had many guesses in his mind, but since there was no evidence, he could not say them.
After comforting his father and brothers, he paced back and forth in the room...
The wedding is just around the corner, and in the meantime, has he ever offended anyone?
Wait, there is someone.
He's been ignoring it all along!
......
Jiang Yue valued her son-in-law highly, and naturally extended that affection to his family, treating his father and brothers with great respect.
Furthermore, the Xiao family father and son, with great sincerity, brought eight cartloads of gold, silver and valuables as "dowry" from afar, which is enough to demonstrate the Xiao family's sincerity.
"Please rest assured, father-in-law, I am very satisfied with Chang'an. After the young couple gets married, I will visit you in Jinling if I have time."
Of course, if you have the time, you can come and stay in Yunshui County for a long time. When they have children in the future, you can come and help take care of their grandchildren~
"Definitely! With your words, my dear in-law, I will definitely come to Yunshui County to retire and enjoy my old age!"
Mr. Xiao readily agreed, thinking that as long as his youngest son was doing well, made something of himself, and had several children with his wife, he, as the maternal grandfather, would have to come and take care of him.
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