King Jing ignored Xie Zhuoliang and sat there drinking tea. He had arranged today's meeting on purpose, just to let Xie Zhuoliang see the situation clearly and leave as soon as possible.
"Why are the Xiao family so pedantic?" Is a title that important? A legitimate wife is usually just a decoration, and the favored ones are always the beautiful concubines. As a man, how could Xiao Jingkang not understand this? Xie Zhuoliang expressed his disbelief.
"From the old marquis to his married grandchildren, the Xiao family has never had concubines, so they can confidently make such a request. Now, Master Xie should finally give up!"
"Are Prince Jing and the palace really unrelated to this matter? I am surprised by your enthusiasm and concern for Miss Xiao."
"You just heard what Lord Xiao said. Miss Xiao will be engaged soon. I'm still waiting to ask for a glass of wedding wine!" Prince Jing didn't care about Xie Zhuoliang's thoughts at all. He was just looking forward to his son and the little girl to quickly finalize their status. With the identity of the future daughter-in-law of Prince Jing's mansion, anyone who had any ideas about it would be courting death.
"When I return, I will tell my father the truth about what happened in Kyoto."
"City Lord Xie is a man of great sense of justice. He will definitely not turn against the Emperor or Prince Jing's Mansion because of these trivial matters. After all, cooperation between the royal family and Xuancheng is beneficial to everyone, isn't it?" Tianyu is becoming more and more prosperous, and the Emperor is open-minded. He not only vigorously develops the economy at home, but also opens up trade with neighboring countries. There are many merchants traveling back and forth in Kyoto, and everywhere is a scene of prosperity and prosperity.
Xuancheng, no matter how blessed it was, was only a city of Tianyu. Could it possibly rival the entire dynasty? Striving to establish good relations with the royal family would not only benefit Tianyu, but would also only benefit Xuancheng.
Xuancheng has been complacent for years, and if it continues like this, it will be no different from self-destruction. Any person in power with vision and foresight should understand this. King Jing believes that the current Lord of Xuancheng must have seen this drawback, which is why he sent his children to Kyoto and is desperately trying to marry his daughter into the King Jing Mansion.
"Okay, I'll take my leave now." Seeing that King Jing was not threatened by him, Xie Zhuoliang had to stop. He didn't want to do anything too extreme, but if he couldn't complete the task assigned by his father, how would he explain it when he returned? It seems that he should send someone to find out the details of other royal palaces. His sister's marriage to Kyoto is inevitable. Xuancheng and the Xie family must take this step.
Due to the prevailing peace, Xuancheng's advantages in iron ore and forging technology were becoming less and less pronounced, significantly impacting their income. Furthermore, due to the lack of contact with the outside world, Xuancheng's abundant resources had to be produced and sold domestically. Gradually, Xuancheng began to decline, losing its former prosperity. Now, it was necessary to engage with the outside world and cultivate good relations with all parties.
The Emperor and Prince Jing probably saw through this, which is why they insisted on their own position while trying to win over their brothers and sisters. If it were a few decades ago, how could Xuancheng have endured such humiliation? Alas! Things are really different now. Xie Zhuoliang sighed silently and said goodbye to Prince Jing.
"What do you think about this matter?" When only the father and son were left in the private room, King Jing asked Yun Yichen.
"Do you want to ask about the Xie family or the Xiao family?" Yun Yichen turned the teacup in his hand and asked calmly as if he was talking about someone else's family.
"You're becoming more and more patient now, which is great, but you can't just sit here and do nothing! Do you think Miss Xiao will nod in agreement or shake her head in rejection when the old man takes a fancy to someone? "
"She will agree without even looking. Didn't Ruonan say that? She is already prepared to live her own life or get divorced. Does it matter who she marries?" The cruel little girl wanted to run away before getting married. In the future, I will let her know that regarding her husband as her genius is the correct attitude for a married woman.
King Jing clenched his fist, placed it against his lips, and coughed softly. "That little girl is quite ruthless. It'll give my son a headache in the future." But then again, on second thought, she possesses status, position, and stunning beauty. Her daughter also boasts business acumen. Why should she tolerate her husband having three wives and four concubines? History has not been without women who preferred divorce to their husbands taking concubines. Can you say they were wrong?
"Let your mother go to the Yuan family!" Children are a debt, and you have to worry about them no matter how old they are.
"I think so too. I always feel that something else will happen, and the trouble will be no less than that of the Xie family. The Xiao family members are more stubborn than each other. I really don't know where to start." Yun Yichen has many ways to deal with the enemies, but when facing the Xiao family, he just feels like he has no idea where to start. He is depressed and can only complain to his father.
"If it doesn't work out, you can always give up!" King Jing felt sorry for his son. If his son wanted, he could find any wife in Kyoto. No matter which family he chose, she would not be rejected. But he chose this one exception. Is this what they call fate?
Although Yun Yichen didn't say anything, he shook his head firmly. He had already embraced her, so how could he let her go now? He couldn't imagine watching Xiao Yao ride into another family's bridal sedan, with another man holding her hand as she walked into her bridal chamber. If that day ever came, Yun Yichen was sure he would resort to abducting her and even murdering her. He would rather die with the little girl than give her to anyone else.
"Sometimes it's helpful to use some strategies, like a hero saving a beautiful woman. Unless something extraordinary happens, the Xiao family won't relent easily." King Jing offered a suggestion to his son, who was lost in thought. Actually, he wanted to help with an idea, like faking an accident where the two of them spent the night alone in the wild, or having a close encounter in public. Feeling that these words were somewhat inappropriate coming from his future father-in-law, King Jing closed his mouth with infinite regret.
"Let's wait a little longer!" Yun Yichen didn't want to use any tricks unless it was absolutely necessary. If he did, how would he face the Xiao family in the future? He would feel guilty for the rest of his life.
Xiao Jingkang returned to the Xiao family as quickly as possible. Instead of asking his daughter, he asked someone to take Xiao Yu to the study.
After playing with his nephew for a while, Xiao Jingkang casually asked, "Did your sister bump into the prince of King Jing's family that day when we went to the palace?"
"He was the one who held my sister in his arms. How dare he take advantage of my beautiful sister in front of the Seventh Young Master? When I grow up, I will skin him alive." Xiao Yu said as he fiddled with the wood carving in his hand. After so many days, he had already forgotten the warnings from Yun Yichen and Kong Xuzhe.
It seems my daughter has indeed had an intimate relationship with the Prince of Jing. What should I do? I don't see any sign that the palace is interested in a marriage. Is there some hidden secret I'm unaware of? My nephew is too young, so he might not have explained it clearly. It seems I can only start with my niece. I hope I can get something out of it!
Xiao Jingkang gave Xiao Yu two wood carvings and repeatedly told him not to tell anyone about the villa before ordering him to leave.
When Xiao Yuan arrived at the study, he was puzzled. Didn't his mother say she was looking for him? Why did she end up in his uncle's study?
"Ruyi, your uncle has something to ask you. You must answer truthfully, okay? This concerns your sister's reputation, and there can be no mistakes."
"You didn't know what happened in the other garden, did you? I didn't say anything. I didn't know. I really didn't know." Xiao Yuan shook his head regretfully. It was over. He was in trouble again.
Xiao Jingkang now admires how his little niece has managed to keep her mouth shut and keep this secret these days. It’s really not easy!
"Ayu told me everything, but what he said was confusing and not very clear. Uncle hopes that you can tell me what happened in detail, without leaving out any details."
"Would you believe me if I said I had forgotten?"
Xiao Jingkang shook his head.
"Okay then!" Although Xiao Yuan was honest and straightforward, she was already twelve years old and still had some thoughts. She skipped the story of Yun Yichen holding Xiao Yao for the first time and started directly from when the Xie brothers and sisters came to the villa.
"So the prince wanted to help your sister, and your sister didn't know anything at the time, right?" Xiao Jingkang knew his daughter. She would never get close to boys outside casually. This meant it was really just a misunderstanding.
If the princess used this incident to propose marriage, he might really agree. No matter what, the two children had contact. If the man proposed marriage, as the girl's parents, it seemed that there was no other way to go except to agree.
Xiao Jingkang felt that when the prince personally delivered the imperial edict, he was also telling his family that he was not interested in his daughter.
Poor Yun Yichen would have proposed marriage as quickly as possible if he had known his future father-in-law was thinking this way. Missing this opportunity caused him to take a lot of detours.
Xiao Jingkang repeated the same thing and gave his niece a detailed lecture before letting her go. This matter must be kept secret. What would happen if the family knew about it?
On the day when she had agreed to meet Yun Yichen at the embroidery workshop, Xiao Yao went out with her maid, taking the drawn pattern with her. After changing a car on the way, she quietly entered through the back door of the embroidery workshop, checked the progress of the embroiderers, checked the accounts, and discussed things with the manager of the embroidery workshop for a while.
"Miss, Prince Jing has arrived." After Xiao Hui settled Yun Yichen in the reception room, she hurried to tell Xiao Yao that the prince's aura was growing stronger and stronger, making people breathless.
"I'll be there right away. Manager Zeng and Xiaohui should accompany me." Rumors are scary and must be guarded against. In order to avoid gossip, Xiao Yao had to have someone accompany her.
"My Lord, you're here. I wonder if the tea here suits your taste." Xiao Yao, wearing a honey-colored, waist-cinching long gauze dress, looked smart and elegant. She wore only two simple flower hairpins in her hair, without any necklaces or bracelets.
This little girl, my father and I gave her so many jewels, why doesn't she wear them? Don't girls like to adorn themselves with jewelry? Why does she act like an ordinary person? Is she finding those jewelry outdated? Next time, I'll just give her the raw materials, let her design it herself, and then have someone make it. That's it!
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