Xiao Yuan seemed to have discovered something strange and waved to the two little sisters. It was really unfair that such a cold cousin was given a purse by girls. However, this was just her inner thoughts and she would never say it out loud. For the sake of her cousin, she could not laugh at or comment on her own brother!
"What's wrong?" Yun Ruonan asked while standing by the window and glancing at the team that was slowly moving forward below.
"Just now, a purse was thrown out from the window next door and fell into my cousin's arms. Who do you think it could be?" Xiao Yuan described the imaginative scene with a beaming eyebrow.
"No way!" Yun Ruonan subconsciously turned around to look at Xiao Yao, hoping that she would react with concern or displeasure.
Xiao Yao, who had been sitting quietly, stood up suddenly after hearing her sister's words. She also wanted to see who had the foresight to be so fond of the eldest son Yun. There was a blazing gossip flame in her eyes. Yun Ruonan had reason to believe that if she was not there, Xiao Yao would definitely make a few jokes and laugh out loud.
Xiao Yao was filled with excitement and curiosity. She walked to the window in two steps at a time. Not only did she forget to wear a hat, she also forgot to cover her face. Many sharp-eyed people below had already seen her face.
"Miss Xiao, I finally got to see your true face today. You are indeed the most beautiful woman in Kyoto. You truly deserve the title!"
"Ms. Xiao, I have admired you for a long time. It is a great honor to meet you today!"
"Miss Xiao..."
"Ms. Xiao..."
Xiao Rui and others, who had just walked a short distance away, were attracted by the sound of talking and looked back.
When the first person spoke, Xiao Yao realized she had made a serious mistake and quickly dodged to the side. When Xiao Rui and the others looked back, they saw a group of extremely excited men staring at the window where Xiao Yao had just been, with great nostalgia.
"Shut up right there! If anyone dares to talk about my sister again, don't blame me for being merciless." If this wasn't a street, if he wasn't concerned about the presence of outsiders, Xiao Rui would have wanted to grab his two sisters and beat them up. They were two troublesome little creatures, each one more troublesome than the other.
"Do you want to disrupt the public order in Kyoto? Guards of the palace, listen up! If anyone continues to make noise or cause a disturbance, send them to the government office." Yun Yichen glanced at the empty window out of the corner of his eye, gritted his teeth, suppressed his anger, and ordered his men.
The little girl had always been a troublemaker, something Yun Yichen had gradually grown accustomed to. However, a large group of men, clamoring and lingering just to get a few more glances at the little girl, was something Yun Yichen had never dreamed of encountering. A whole new feeling struck his heart, a mixture of anger, depression, and a complex and indescribable emotion.
The little girl had grown up, becoming a dazzling beauty renowned throughout Kyoto. Was he happy? A little, but mostly worried and afraid. He didn't want anyone to covet her, didn't want to see other men paying attention to her with ambiguous words and infatuated glances. He was even more afraid that she would find the one person she wanted to entrust her life to among all these admirers.
I do like her a little bit! At this moment, Yun Yichen seemed to have cleared the fog and saw the child in front of him, finally seeing the road and direction under his feet clearly.
But what should I do? Should I go to the Xiao family to propose marriage? Every person in their family is a hurdle, and it might not be so easy to pass. Especially with the old man and the little girl, there is a high possibility of being rejected.
I have just made up my mind and I don’t know how long I will stick with it. What if I change my mind in a few days? Yun Yichen is now in a state of confusion and doesn’t know where to go next.
In fact, he knew very well in his heart that no other girl could make him think about her for several years like Xiao Yao. Her joy and anger always touched his heart. He probably couldn't even remember how many stupid things he had done for her and how much he had silently paid for her.
If such a person appears, what are the chances of changing one's mind? Will there be a chance?
Although Yun Yichen came from the royal family, aside from being quiet and aloof, he possessed none of the usual dandy traits. For several years, he had remained content in the military base and barracks, never having a female confidant. Xiao Rui occasionally went out for a drink or to see an opera. Even in his free time, Yun Yichen read military books and practiced martial arts. He had already surpassed many others, including Xiao Rui.
He thought he was still very good. Even if he didn't mention his status and position, and only considered his personal ability, he was not inferior to others. It would not be easy to find someone better than him in Kyoto. Thinking of this, Yun Yichen regained his confidence.
If he hadn't changed his mind after a year, he would go to the Xiao family and ask for marriage. Yun Yichen made up his mind. He longed for a long-lasting relationship like the one he had with his own parents or the little girl's parents. Therefore, he always took marriage very seriously. Just wait! A year would pass quickly.
"Hey! Xiao Si, there is actually a stunning beauty in your family. I must go and see her someday." Kong Xuzhe talked about seeing beauties as casually as saying it was time for lunch. He really just wanted to take a look. Most beauties have rules of one kind or another. They are either arrogant or have bad tempers.
Kong Xuzhe didn't want to bother trying to please someone like that. He'd thought about playing around for a couple more years and then finding a wife who shared his personality and could accompany him on trips, enjoying delicious food, and admiring beautiful scenery. He only needed her to be pleasing to his eye and come from a decent family; no additional conditions were necessary. He wasn't interested in a pretentious, self-righteous woman, no matter how beautiful she was.
"Let's go! Don't miss the time to see the emperor at the palace." General Yuan calculated the time and felt that if he didn't leave now, it would be too late. The two girls of the Xiao family were very capable. It was almost entirely because of them that the large army stayed for such a long time.
"Prince Yun, where do you think Xuan'er should go first?" A coquettish and weak female voice came from a very luxurious carriage pulled by four horses.
Xiao Rui and Kong Xuzhe smiled at each other in perfect sympathy. Yun Yichen was a man of great luck. After being accidentally rescued by Yun Yichen, the daughter of Xuancheng City Lord Xie Chen had expressed her desire to marry him. To have an excuse to come to Kyoto, the daughter of the city lord first acknowledged General Yuan as her adoptive father. Then, under the pretext of visiting the elders of the Yuan family, she followed a large group on the long journey, a tiring journey of nearly two weeks before arriving in the capital.
Along the way, Xie Qingxuan was respectful to General Yuan and only cared about Yun Yichen. In her eyes, other men were insignificant and she ignored them.
For some reason, Xiao Rui just couldn't stand her. It felt awkward. He wondered what she was trying to prove by feigning such an untainted air. A girl willing to travel with a group of men, yet still pretending to be pure and noble, for whom? After studying her intentional and unintentional shyness and pathetic gestures for several days, Xiao Rui and Kong Xuzhe concluded that they were just two words: artificial.
Everyone praised Xie Qingxuan as the most beautiful woman in Xuancheng, and Xiao Rui said that she was not even half as beautiful as his cousin. I don’t know if it’s because family members like each other, but in Xiao Rui’s eyes, even his own sister who always goes against him is much better than Xie Qingxuan.
"Isn't Miss Xie here to visit the Yuan family?" Yun Yichen said in a flat tone, looking at his uncle General Yuan.
General Yuan cursed him inwardly, calling him a stinky brat. He knew Miss Xie came for him and that going to the Yuan family was just an excuse, yet he had no sympathy for her. In General Yuan's opinion, Xie Qingxuan had both the looks and the social status to be the Crown Prince's consort. He didn't know what this guy was still being picky about.
Xuancheng has always held a pivotal position within Tianyu, thanks to its fertile land, abundant in high-quality grains and medicinal herbs. It also boasts a vast supply of exceptionally high-quality iron ore, along with unique iron smelting and forging techniques. This makes it the force Yun Aoyuan most desires to win over (and even better still, if he can acquire it himself).
Due to its unique nature, Xuancheng has rarely interacted with the outside world for hundreds of years since its establishment, thus maintaining its mystery and independence. Successive emperors of Tianyu have tried to contact the Xie family through various channels, but to no avail. Unexpectedly, General Yuan and Yun Yichen's unintentional actions have opened this door for Yun Aoyuan, and judging by the situation, there's still enormous room for development. Now it all depends on Yun Yichen's willingness to sacrifice himself.
So this time, when Yun Aoyuan learned that Xie Qingxuan was coming to Kyoto as a guest, he immediately responded, expressing his welcome. He also ordered Yun Yichen to escort her carefully and make sure nothing went wrong.
Whether Yun Yichen was willing or not, he had to be careful and cautious in order to obey his uncle's orders. Xie Qingxuan left him with the same impression as any girl he'd see on the street, neither good nor bad. The impact she left on him was not as great as Xiao Yao's occasional mischief! He only saw this escort as a mission, and once he arrived at the palace, he'd complete his mission.
Now he is no longer the ignorant boy he was four years ago. Although he has not personally experienced love affairs between men and women, that feeling is no longer unfamiliar to him. Coupled with what he has seen and heard, he naturally understands the implied meaning of Xie Qingxuan's trip.
With the lessons of Prince Jing and Concubine Han in mind, Yun Yichen didn't want to use his marriage as a bargaining chip. He never envied the life of having many wives and concubines. For a person with mental and emotional mysophobia, either have no wives or have one, which is enough.
"I'll send someone to send Qingxuan back to Yuan's house first. It's hard for a young lady like you to travel such a long distance to see my parents. They are very touched and are looking forward to meeting you. When you have rested well, the emperor will definitely receive you." Seeing that Yun Yichen only said one sentence and then stopped, General Yuan hurriedly continued. The prince had the capital to be willful, but he himself did not dare to act recklessly.
"Can I go to Prince Jing's Mansion to visit Princess Jing and the Princess Princess some other day?" Xie Qingxuan said softly.
"We are all in Kyoto, there will definitely be a chance for us to meet." Yun Yichen replied irrelevantly.
Do you agree to let them come over? Or do you object? Can we not be so mysterious? Everyone who returned to Beijing with Yun Yichen couldn't help but complain in their hearts.
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