Things were going smoothly for the man, but Tong Mingyu was troubled by how to approach her mother-in-law. In the end, it was Old Marquis Xiao who took on the responsibility. He wanted to stuff a piece of cloth in his ears and confront his wife. The foreseeable sobbing scene was enough to give him a headache.
"Xiao Si, come with me." Why should I endure the torture alone? This guy is the culprit.
"Okay, then we'll hug each other and cry our hearts out. I've been wanting to do this for a long time." Is being a princess really that glorious? I don't want that! It's a shame I couldn't object to this. Fortunately, Princess Xiyue promised to accompany me on my travels. Otherwise, hum! Humph! I've even found a temple to become a monk.
"You're still feeling wronged. Let me tell you, if you can't appease your mother today, tomorrow, if Prince Huaiyang and the princess realize that someone in our family is unwilling, do you think you can escape the blame? Or do you think the emperor will let you, the culprit, go?"
"I'll go, it's okay for me to go!" Everyone would give him orders. Xiao Jingyan had never met a more miserable prince than himself.
Qin had just emerged from the small Buddhist temple. She had gone from visiting once a day to twice, praying for her youngest son to marry soon so she could once again hold her cuddly grandchild. Xiaowu and Xiaoliu were growing up, some studying, others busy with other matters. Ninghe Hall was becoming increasingly deserted, and she desperately needed one or more grandchildren to fill and comfort her life.
"Don't kneel in the Buddhist temple for a long time in the future. Don't you know how old you are? If your legs and feet get hurt from kneeling, you will be the one who suffers." Of course, there will be me too. I have to listen to you groaning in pain late at night, and I won't be able to sleep well for half the night.
"Don't blaspheme the Buddha." Qin closed her eyes, put her hands together and silently chanted "Amitabha" before continuing, "You are busy every day, and the children come to Ninghe Hall less and less. What else can I do if I don't recite scriptures." She looked at her beloved youngest son with regret. If he got married and had brother Xiaoyan, she would naturally have things to do.
Lord Xiao knew his wife's intentions all too well. She longed for her youngest son to marry quickly, but was also afraid that if she pressed him too hard, he would be unhappy. From now on, everything would be fine, and no one would have to worry about it.
"Xiao Si and I are here today to tell you the good news that your daughter-in-law will soon be getting a wife." Old Marquis Xiao glanced at his son and said, "I'll leave the explanation to you. Don't make her cry."
Xiao Jingyan grinned bitterly. He didn't have the ability to do it, so he asked him to do it. He was now confident that the old man would not hit him at this critical moment. At most, he would scold him. If he hurt himself, he would have no way to explain to Beijin and Princess Xiyue.
It seems that being the Marquis of Northern Jin is not without its benefits. At least my father will not act rashly. As long as I can deal with this woman Xiyue, all other problems will not be a problem.
Dealing with Xiyue is even easier. Just smile at her or wave your fan, and she will surrender immediately without saying a single word. It is much easier than dealing with Ping'an.
"What good news? Has someone arranged a marriage for Brother Yan? Whose family is it? Do I know her?" Qin asked excitedly.
"Mom, please sit down first and listen to your son slowly." I must find a seat for my mother first, otherwise what if she gets scared by me?
"Hurry up and tell me."
Are you so eager to be hit? My son can't bear it!
"Well, your daughter-in-law is a princess, and the emperor is the matchmaker for this marriage." Old Marquis Xiao first said the part that his wife liked and wanted to hear, and then he would introduce the rest bit by bit, hoping that she could bear it.
"Isn't that great?" Qin began to feel proud again as she was now a princess and the emperor's wife. Her favorite thing to do was to deal with the royal family, which made her feel that her value had doubled.
She also dreamed of becoming a relative of the royal family one day, but Ping'an was not smart at all, and she wasted a lot of opportunities. It made people feel sad just thinking about it.
The younger son is the one who deserves the honor, but that's not right! All the famous princesses in Kyoto are either married or have a boyfriend, or they are too young. Where did this princess come from? Pah, where did she come from?
"This is not our Tianyu princess, but her status is comparable to that of the princess in Prince Jing's mansion." They are all daughters of the emperor's legitimate brothers, and they are the only legitimate daughters. Xiao Jingyan hopes that the old lady will not faint because of the princess's extraordinary status.
"If she is not the princess of Tianyu, then where is she from?" When Qin heard her son's explanation, she greatly discounted Xiyue's identity in her heart. What's the use of being a princess of another country no matter how noble it is? In the eyes of the people of Tianyu, the Princess of Tianyu is more respected.
"He's from Northern Jin."
"Barbarians!" Qin jumped up immediately. Don't try to bully her for being ignorant. She had heard a little about Northern Jin. Women there could move around freely, just like the mistake Ping An made a few days ago. If it was in Northern Jin, it would not be a big deal at all. Who would dare to marry a woman from such a place? How come her own son happened to marry her?
"How can Northern Jin be a barbarian country? The people there are just more simple and honest, and the women are more generous. The rest of the place is the same as our Tianyu." Old Marquis Xiao tried his best to explain.
"I just want Brother Yan to marry a lady from a noble family, forget about the princess!" Qin really wanted to discuss this with her husband.
You can just exempt yourself if you want! What are you thinking about! Lord Xiao was somewhat blaming his wife for his son's marriage. If she hadn't been so picky and nitpicking, his youngest son would have gotten married long ago.
In her eyes, there are very few people who can match her precious son. The one on the left is not good enough, and the one on the right is not good enough for her. Now, she doesn't have to choose at all. The emperor has made the final decision and sent him to Northern Jin to be a county magistrate. No matter how much she cares about him, her family has to put it aside.
"This is really unavoidable." He also wanted to return the goods, but the emperor and Prince Huaiyang wouldn't let him! Xiao Jingyan had also thought about finding a decisive and efficient woman like his eldest sister-in-law, but he was afraid that she would despise him for not having his own abilities, so he had to give up the idea; he also envied his second brother and sister-in-law for their hero and beauty combination, but he couldn't call himself a hero at all.
In fact, the third brother and his wife are also very good. Every time you see the third brother, he gives you a feeling of satisfaction and security. No matter who is the leader at home, they are a good couple as long as they can live in harmony.
When it was his turn to get married, he didn't know what kind of woman was right for him: a gentle, shrewd woman, or one who could manage a household. So many young ladies from official families had passed by him like floating clouds, only to be met by a distant cloud. Good or bad, like or dislike, he had to accept the marriage. Perhaps this was fate, a destined marriage.
Xiao Jingyan was glad that he didn't have someone he was obsessed with, so he was casual and willing to do anything about marrying Princess Xiyue. Perhaps this was the best outcome!
"What does that princess look like? She is definitely not worthy of my brother Yan. Does she have any hidden illness? She can't be an old maid!" The more Qin thought about it, the more terrified she felt. She stood up anxiously, feeling as if her precious son was about to fall into the tiger's mouth.
"You don't have to worry about these aspects. Didn't you say it? The princess is very beautiful and noble. She completely meets your standards for choosing a daughter-in-law. She is also lively and energetic and has no problems at all. She is nineteen years old this year. In Northern Jin, this age is just the right time to get married." Xiao Jingyan, who thought his explanation was reasonable, was given a big eye roll by both his father and mother.
Lord Xiao: How could you describe a princess like that? She's still so lively, you think she's buying fish!
Qin: Nineteen is not even old enough! If that’s not an old maid, then what is it?
She seemed to have forgotten that her son was already 26 years old this year, only one year younger than his father was when he got married. If anyone was old, he should be older.
"Do I have to marry her?" Qin still held on to a glimmer of hope, hoping that things could turn around.
"The emperor himself is acting as a matchmaker. What do you think about this marriage? Will it be successful or not?" Old Marquis Xiao didn't know how long it would take for his wife to completely wake up, and when would such naive questions without any practical meaning end.
"Ah! My poor brother Yan, you are going to suffer a great injustice. If I knew the result would be like this, I should have let you get married earlier. Will you be bullied by the princess in the future? Will she set rules for you? I am really worried. What should I do...嘤嘤,嘤嘤..."
The father and son beside her quietly found a place to sit down and let her vent. It was better to cry now than in front of the princess.
"Will Brother Yan go to Northern Jin?" After the crying stopped abruptly, Qin asked a question that was extremely important to her.
"Your precious son will never leave you. The Emperor and Prince Huaiyang have already agreed to marry the princess to Xiao Si."
"What do you mean by marrying down? It's Brother Yan who's been wronged, isn't that good?"
"I will report this to the Emperor and Prince Huaiyang tomorrow. It is obvious that they are marrying up to the level of the Fourth Master of the Xiao family. Why should they marry down to him? Are you satisfied with what I say?" Old Marquis Xiao asked, looking directly at Qin.
Qin couldn't cry anymore. It was obvious that her husband was not satisfied with her performance, so he said these words in anger. There was no point in crying anymore, but if she didn't cry, she would feel sorry for her son.
When she was in a dilemma, Xiao Jingyan sat beside her and comforted her, "My son also likes Princess Xiyue very much and hopes to marry her.
Old Marquis Xiao patted his youngest son's shoulder. It was difficult for his son. In order to reassure his mother, he said such words against his will. He behaved well tonight. Considering that he was about to get married and it was quite pitiful, he would never make fun of or laugh at him again.
"The princess and Prince Huaiyang will be visiting our house tomorrow. Get some rest tonight, otherwise how will you have the energy to welcome the guests tomorrow!" Old Marquis Xiao quietly waved his hand and asked his youngest son to go back and rest, leaving the rest of the matters to him.
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