But Nanxing is right. Xie Yushu has always been upright and honest in her actions, and she would never fabricate something that didn't exist.
Xiao Yi's brows were furrowed so deeply they were almost pressed together. If it were true, what kind of explanation should he give Xie Yushu?
Why did things turn out this way?
Xiao Yi felt a bit irritated. After thinking for a moment, he went directly to the Marquis of Anle's residence. He felt that he had to get to the bottom of the assassination attempt and give Xie Yushu an explanation.
The previous times, it was Chu Mingzhu who went to see Xiao Yi, but every time she went, Xiao Yi was either busy with work or drinking alone with a wine jar. She would say ten things, and Xiao Yi might answer two or three. She would ask him indirectly when the wedding would be held, but he would not mention it at all, only saying that he was busy at the moment and would leave when he had time.
Seeing that he said that, Chu Mingzhu could only wait. But she was already seventeen this year. Most girls in the capital were engaged at thirteen or fourteen and married after fifteen.
It's normal for a girl to get married at fifteen or sixteen. If she's over seventeen, it's considered late. Even if the emperor bestows a marriage upon her, the wedding doesn't happen immediately. There are six rites to go through, including asking her name, accepting the auspicious date, and exchanging betrothal gifts. These rites take at least half a year. If it takes too long, it means the man doesn't value the woman enough. If it takes too short, it means the woman is too anxious. So, about half a year to complete the six rites is just right.
But Xiao Yi is busy. He's so busy, how long will it take? If he delays even a little, she'll be eighteen and an old maid. I wonder how many people will laugh at her behind her back!
She was already in a bad mood when someone came to report that Xiao Yi had arrived. Chu Mingzhu was delighted and went out to greet him, but as soon as they met, Xiao Yi began to berate her.
"You sent someone to kill Xie Yushu?"
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