Chapter 26: Marrying into the General's Mansion
"Xiao Xia, what is this?" Sheng Yuan tried hard to suppress his inner excitement. Which master with such a brilliant idea made this?
"Brother, this is a wheelchair given to you by Mr. Xia." Shengxia mentioned it proactively, and hoped that when his elder brother found out about the relationship between Xia Yanjing and the young servant, he would not make things too difficult for him because of the wheelchair.
"Mr. Xia, thank you very much." Although Sheng Yuan was a little unhappy with Xia Yanjing, this gift really touched his heart.
"You're welcome, brother-in-law. We'll be a family from now on." Xia Yanjing felt happy to see that his brother-in-law liked it. He could no longer help much in the officialdom, so it was the best that Xia Xia could help him with such a small matter.
"Yes, yes, we will be a family from now on, don't be polite." Xia Zhiyong was very satisfied to see that his youngest son was so resourceful.
"Lord Xia Hou, we came here today to discuss something with you." Sheng Xia understood what Xia Yanjing meant and no longer had any worries.
"General Sheng, please speak." Xia Zhiyong responded happily.
"I want Mr. Xia to marry into the general's family." Sheng Xia said bluntly.
"Of course, we won't let Mr. Xia marry into our family for nothing. If you agree, I will compensate you with one thousand taels of gold, and the construction of the palace will also be handed over to Lord Xia."
Xia Zhiyong was about to get angry, but he immediately calmed down when he heard Shengxia's next words. After all, Xia Yanjing was just a bastard whom he disliked, but he could actually bring him so many things.
But thinking of his father-in-law who could be a great general protecting the country, he felt that in the long run, refusal would be a better choice.
Xia Zhiyong was about to refuse when he heard Shengxia's next words.
"If Lord Xiahou is unwilling, I don't mind asking His Majesty to issue an order. After all, if I take the initiative to mention it to His Majesty, His Majesty will surely not refuse, considering my military achievements. Lord Xiahou, you will understand by then."
Xia Zhiyong's expression was unpredictable, while Fang Yu on the side was ecstatic. He had thought that Xia Yanjing would compete with his Yang'er for the title in the future, but now it seemed that he no longer had this concern.
Based on Fang Yu's understanding of Xia Zhiyong, Xia Zhiyong only cares about himself. As for what Shengxia promised, although it is a bit embarrassing for a concubine's son to marry into the family, for the sake of interests, the son can put his face aside.
"Let me think about it." Xia Zhiyong did not agree immediately. He actually wanted to use this opportunity to ask for more.
"Then Lord Xia Hou, please continue thinking. Let's go out for a walk first." Sheng Xia pushed Sheng Yuan out. When they passed the threshold, Sheng Xia moved him over without any suspense.
Xia Yanjing opened his eyes wide in shock, while Xia Zhiyong and Fang Yu covered their mouths in shock. The force was too great.
After Sheng Xia and Sheng Yuan left, Fang Yu became a little impatient. He had to do his best to help Xia Yanjing marry into the general's mansion. No matter how good the general's mansion was, it had nothing to do with his son.
"Master, I think we should agree. If we don't agree, based on General Sheng's military achievements, I'm sure His Majesty will not refuse. Even if His Majesty considers us and refuses, you just saw how fierce he is. What if he holds a grudge against us in the future?"
On the one hand, Fang Yu wanted to make it happen, but on the other hand, he was indeed a little afraid. After all, if this illegitimate son really married Shengxia, he would not be able to set rules for him. It would be a blessing if Shengxia didn't stab him.
"Yes, Jing'er, it's not that father doesn't want to agree, but there is really no other way. Don't blame father." After listening to Fang Yu's words, Xia Zhiyong felt that Fang Yu's words made sense. If she really married in, the position of head of the family might have to be handed over to someone else.
"Father, although General Sheng and I share the same mind, marrying into the family..." Xia Yanjing deliberately acted embarrassed.
Xia Zhiyong was a little anxious when he saw this scene. His son would not be unwilling, right? He had been thinking about the job in the imperial palace for a long time. It was a lucrative job, and maybe he could even show up in front of the emperor.
"Jing'er, don't worry. You and the general are on good terms, and the general will definitely treat you well. Father will give you two farms and five hundred taels of gold. With money to support you, I'm sure your life won't be difficult."
"It's the parents' order and the matchmaker's words that Jing'er is willing to marry into the family, but I'm worried about my little father." Xia Yanjing took the opportunity to say.
"Hong'er, don't worry. With your father here, no one will bully him. Don't worry." Xia Zhiyong quickly assured, fearing that Xia Yanjing would go back on his word.
"Then my son will have nothing to worry about. After we get married, I will come back with the general to visit you two elders and my little father often." Xia Yanjing said, pretending to be ready to die bravely.
"Okay, okay, you are worthy of being a good son. Come, ask General Sheng to come over." In order to prevent Xia Yanjing from changing his mind, Xia Zhiyong wanted to make a decision as soon as possible.
Shengxia pushed Sheng Yuan for a walk in the garden of Yongning Marquis Mansion. This was the most relaxing day for Sheng Yuan in the past four years. There was only him and his brother. Sheng Yuan stroked the wheelchair with a smile.
Although Xia Huan knew that the Sheng family would come to Yongning Marquis Mansion today, he didn't want to give the Sheng family face from the bottom of his heart. One of them had a broken leg and the other didn't act like a brother, so he came to the garden for a walk alone.
Halfway through the walk, Xia Huan saw Sheng Yuan sitting in a wheelchair not far away. Looking at Sheng Yuan's smiling and handsome face, she was completely captivated by him.
Just as he was about to go forward to get acquainted with him, he saw the servant hurriedly calling the person away. Shengxia, who had been hidden by the tree, now appeared and pushed Sheng Yuan towards the reception room.
Xia Huan had already guessed in his heart that the person sitting on the chair was Sheng Yuan. He didn't expect Sheng Yuan to be so handsome, and the movable chair was quite convenient.
Although Xia Huan was in the cabinet, he also heard that Sheng Xia exchanged the red book and iron certificate for the palace's secret medicine, the Black Jade Ointment. He believed that Sheng Yuan would be like a normal man in the future.
Thinking of this, Xia Huan couldn't help but have his own little thoughts. Xia Yanjing married Sheng Xia, so why couldn't he marry Sheng Yuan to strengthen the relationship between the relatives.
Xia Huan thought that if she could marry Sheng Yuan, not only would she not have to deal with her father-in-law's troubles and rules, but she would also be able to be the head of the family. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was a good marriage. Xia Huan looked at Sheng Yuan's back, her eyes full of determination.
After Sheng Yuan and Sheng Xia came in, Xia Zhiyong looked at them and said cheerfully, "General Sheng, we have already discussed the matter of my son marrying into the family. We agree to let him marry into the family, and that is the job..."
How could Xia Zhiyong forget the most important thing?
"The day Mr. Xia married into the family, that job naturally belonged to Lord Xia." Sheng Xia answered seriously.
"Then it's settled, but I hope this marriage can be completed as soon as possible." Xia Zhiyong was also afraid that the cooked duck would fly away. If the two of them got married as soon as possible, he could also get what he wanted as soon as possible.
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