Chapter 204 Mother is helpless

The carriage drove smoothly all the way from the palace gate to the Su Mansion. When it was almost at the Su Mansion, Jun Zechen gently patted the sleeping girl in his arms.

The voice was gentle: "Almost there."

Su Jingyao's originally relaxed brows slightly frowned, she stretched out her hand to rub her eyes, and then opened them.

She said sleepily, "I feel so comfortable in your arms. I don't even want to wake up."

The voice was somewhat coquettish and nostalgic.

"I don't want to wake you up, but your brother might find out later. Just don't blame me."

Jun Zechen raised the corners of his mouth and teased her with a hint of sarcasm, his eyes full of doting.

In his heart, he had long wanted to tell everyone that the only legitimate daughter of the Su family would be his future Crown Princess, so that there wouldn't be those ignorant women who would always dream of becoming the Crown Princess.

"If you didn't wake me up, I would definitely blame you, huh."

Su Jingyao snorted coquettishly, looking extremely adorable.

"But how are you going to leave later?"

Su Jingyao blinked, looking confused.

Her carriage was going to be pulled into the backyard of the Su Mansion through a small door by the guards of the Su Mansion. How was he going to avoid it?

"I have my own way, Yaoyao, don't worry."

Jun Zechen raised his eyebrows confidently, calm and composed.

Well, he is the prince, he has great powers, why should she worry about him?

Su Jingyao shrugged.

When they arrived at the Su Mansion, Miaoyun reached out her hand outside the carriage and helped Su Jingyao get off.

Su Jingxuan was in an extremely bad mood because of what happened today. With a sullen look on his face, he followed his sister.

Su Jingyao knew that her brother was in a bad mood, so she behaved well and said nothing.

No matter what you say now, it will be of no use. My brother has to slowly digest this blow on his own.

Originally, both of them planned to return to their own yards.

At this moment, the maid beside Mrs. Su came towards them.

"Miss, Master, Madam wants you two to go to the lobby." The maid said with a slight bow.

"Okay, let's go now."

Su Jingyao responded, then turned to look at Su Jingxuan.

"Brother, don't think about it. When mother sees you like this, she will definitely ask you about it."

Su Jingxuan forced a smile, but it was bitter.

"I'm sorry that my sister laughed at me. I didn't know people well enough."

Su Jingyao and Su Jingxuan walked side by side towards the lobby.

As they walked, Su Jingyao said in detail, "It was Yinxue who saved my brother today. After you were knocked unconscious by Qi Wanyin, Yinxue entered the side hall of Qinghuan Palace and saw Qi Wanyin lying on top of you unconscious, with her clothes in disarray."

Su Jingxuan couldn't help but clench his fists when he heard this.

"Yinxue guessed that you were being plotted against, and quickly took Qi Wanyin to another room. Not long after, the Queen came to Qinghuan Palace. It was the maidservant beside Qi Wanyin who went to invite the Queen."

Su Jingyao's eyes were full of seriousness.

Therefore, it is self-evident what Qi Wanyin wants to do.

"However, when the Queen came, she only saw my brother in the room. The Queen was also sensible and did not make a big fuss to look for Qi Wanyin, but just quietly let the matter go."

"The Queen probably guessed that my brother was being plotted against. My brother is the legitimate son of the Su family. The Queen will definitely not let your reputation be tarnished."

"So don't worry, brother. This matter is over."

Su Jingyao's tone was comforting.

"Then I really have to thank Miss Chu. I was not on guard today. I never thought a woman would be willing to use her own reputation to set a trap. I really learned a lesson this time."

Su Jingxuan smiled self-deprecatingly and shook his head helplessly.

Seeing that he was gradually relaxing, Su Jingyao couldn't help but tease him, "Of course not. Brother must be very grateful to Yinxue, otherwise your reputation will be ruined, and even the Su family will be tarnished."

As he said this, he blinked mischievously.

Make Su Jingxuan feel better.

In ancient times, a family's reputation and an individual's reputation were more important than one's own life.

If Su Jingyao didn't know that Jun Zechen would protect her, she would not dare to be so affectionate with Jun Zechen. Once discovered, the marriages of the other children of the Su family (collateral branch) would be greatly affected.

However, Su Jingyao was fearless because if she was really discovered, Jun Zechen would take responsibility for everything. In the face of absolute power, rumors are powerless.

Su Jingxuan chuckled when he heard this.

"Of course I have to thank you very much. I don't know what Miss Chu likes. Can Yaoyao tell me a little bit?"

"Then remember to please me, brother. It's not easy to get information from me."

Su Jingyao folded her hands across her chest and raised her chin slightly.

"......"

The two chatted and laughed all the way, the atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful, and before they knew it, they arrived at the lobby.

"Mom, why did you ask my brother and I to come here?"

Su Jingyao sat next to Madam Su affectionately, holding Madam Su's arms with both hands, and asked in a sweet voice.

Su Jingxuan walked calmly to the opposite side and sat down gracefully.

"Yaoyao, your brother is attending the Lingxi Banquet hosted by the Empress today. Is there any lady he likes? He is not young anymore. If there is one he likes, then mother won't have to worry about it. He can just come and propose marriage."

Mrs. Su looked at Su Jingxuan eagerly, her face full of anticipation.

"If you haven't found anyone you like yet, then I'll have to carefully choose a wife for your brother."

Mrs. Su said this while gently patting Su Jingyao's hand.

Su Jingyao watched her brother with interest, tilted her head and smiled sweetly, her eyes seemed to say: There is nothing I can do about this, brother, you have to deal with mother yourself.

Perhaps because Su Jingxuan had grown up with his beautiful sister and mother, he had a very high standard for beauty, so he had almost never fallen in love with a woman at first sight.

He yearns for a woman who is compatible with his soul, while Su Jingxuan values ​​a woman's knowledge and cultivation.

"Mother, I will marry the girl I like in the future. You don't have to arrange things for me anymore."

Su Jingxuan shook his head helplessly and said with a wry smile.

"Yaoyao, listen to what your brother said. What does he mean by not letting me help him choose? If I don't help him choose, given your brother's personality, I'm afraid he won't have a wife for several years."

Mrs. Su frowned slightly, with a hint of anger on her face.

"Besides, my mother's standards are not too high. As long as she has a decent family background, a gentle and virtuous personality, and good character, I can teach her how to manage the affairs of the harem in the future."

"Recently, I have collected a lot of portraits of young ladies in Beijing, and I think many of them are good..."

Mrs. Su talked incessantly and gestured with her hands.

Su Jingxuan held his forehead slightly, helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Seeing that my mother was about to go on and on, I interrupted her quickly.

"Mother, my sister and I are a little tired after attending the banquet today. You called me here right after we got back. I am really sleepy now. Let's go back to the room. There is no rush to get married."

After saying this, Su Jingxuan stood up as if relieved of a heavy burden and left without waiting for Madam Su to try to persuade him to stay.

Originally, Su Jingyao also wanted to leave with Su Jingxuan, but she was too close to Madam Su, who was quick to grab her hand.

"Look at your brother. He really worries me."

"Mom, my brother is a man who takes relationships seriously. He must want to marry a woman he truly loves. So you should stop looking for someone for him."

Su Jingyao tilted her head slightly, looked at Madam Su tenderly, and consoled her softly.

"Brother, you don't have a favorite woman right now. It's just that your destiny hasn't arrived yet. In a few days, I will accompany you to Lingyuan Temple to burn incense. Maybe you will meet your destiny."

A hint of cunning flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes.

When the time comes, call Yinxue along. Didn't my brother say he wanted to thank Yinxue? Give him a chance.

By the way, go out and make a date with Jun Zechen.

It was not easy for women to go out in ancient times.

"Forget it. Your brother is also stubborn. If he doesn't like the wife I choose for him, he probably won't even look at her. Let's not talk about him anymore."

Mrs. Su sighed helplessly.

"Yaoyao is thirteen this year, and will be coming of age in two years. Is there any gentleman you like at the banquet today?"

Mrs. Su looked at Su Jingyao eagerly.

"Mother is very reluctant to let you get married after you reach the age of 15. I don't know if there will be anyone who will always love you after you get married. However, the Su family has always been your shield. It's okay for you to stay at home for a year or two after you reach the age of 15."

As Mrs. Su spoke, she gently stroked Su Jingyao's hair, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"But you can get engaged in advance, otherwise all the outstanding young men will be picked up by others."

Su Jingyao never thought that she would be forced to get married by her mother at the age of only thirteen.

She opened her eyes wide, with an expression of disbelief, and said coquettishly: "Mom, don't worry about me, I'm still young!"

Madam Su suddenly thought of something, and she came over to ask in a mysterious tone, "Two years ago, the Crown Prince came to our house, and he kept giving you gifts. Did the Crown Prince contact you again when you went to the banquet this time?"

Su Jingjing was stunned by her mother's unexpected thoughts.

A trace of panic instantly appeared on his face, and he secretly groaned in his heart.

If Jun Zechen hadn't come to see her, wouldn't her mother have directly labeled Jun Zechen a playboy, insincere, and unfaithful?

Can directly put Jun Zechen on the blacklist.

If she said that Jun Zechen came to see her, would her mother let her go without asking her everything?

"His Royal Highness is of high status, why would he come to me directly? Mother, I am tired too, so I will go back to my room first."

Su Jingyao hurriedly broke free from Mrs. Su's hand and ran away.

"Why!"

Mrs. Su looked at her daughter's hurriedly leaving figure and said to herself helplessly: "Both of them are a real worry to me."

This prince doesn't look like a reliable one. Yaoyao was very attentive when she was so young, but he has been silent since he came back after more than a year of fighting. Could it be that he only likes the young one and no longer likes her when she grows up?

No, Yaoyao's marriage is more important than Jingxuan. It concerns Yaoyao's entire life. She needs to get involved with families that have young men of the right age.

She has a good relationship with the wife of Marquis Wu'an. Last time, the wife of Marquis Wu'an said that she wanted her to marry her daughter to her husband. The wife of Marquis Wu'an will definitely love Yaoyao as if she were her own daughter.

At that time, Mrs. Su felt that Yaoyao was still young and there was no need to worry too much about this matter. Now it seems that the reservation is not bad.

In addition to the Marquis of Wu'an's son, she could also take a look at other young masters. Given her daughter's background, appearance, and character, she would be a perfect match for any of them.