Yun Yichen and Kong Xuzhe rode away one after the other, leaving Xiao Jingkang, full of questions and confusion, standing beside the carriage for a long time.
"Uncle, let's go! Wait for me for delicious food and fun things. The second young lady of the Xiao family will be here soon!" Xiao Yuan waited for a long time but the carriage didn't start, so he anxiously lifted the curtain and asked.
"Uh! Okay, let's go." Xiao Jingkang answered absentmindedly. If Kong Xuzhe hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have noticed that his niece had grown into a big girl. His niece was now similar to his daughter in both figure and appearance, and she didn't look any younger than her sister.
Xiao Yuan had the final say on where to go next, including Yixiang Garden, Wanfulou, and the teahouse. It was not until someone from home came to look for him that Xiao Jingkang realized that he had been out for most of the day with his two children and it was time to go home.
The scorching afternoon sun baked the earth, and through the light and shadows, one could almost see wisps of hot air rising. There were few pedestrians on the street. Only Xiao Yuan, holding a nut in his arms, sat in the carriage, looking around. Xiao Yao, nestled in the carriage, was already drowsy. If she were at home at this time, it would be the time for a nap. Xiao Yao was already impressed by herself for having managed to hold on until now.
After returning to the Xiao family, the two sisters, sound asleep, were carried directly back to Yaoyuan Tower in a sedan chair. Xiao Jingkang was scolded by Tong Mingyu upon returning to Yayuan. What if the children got sunburned in such a hot day? No one could pamper their daughters like him...
Tong Mingyu muttered to herself, and Xiao Jingkang listened quietly for a while. When his wife had almost finished venting, he handed her a cup of tea. He said, "You must be thirsty after talking for so long!" He let her moisten her throat and rest for a while because he had something to say to her.
"All of you go down! There's no need to leave anyone in the corridor, just guard the gate." Xiao Jingkang rarely made such serious arrangements. Tong Mingyu sent people out according to her husband's words.
"I saw Prince Jing and Prince Min when I went to pick up the two children today." After the servants left, Xiao Jingkang began to tell his wife what happened during the day.
"Which Prince Min?" Tong Mingyu didn't react for a moment.
"The youngest son of the King of Lingnan, I never paid much attention to him before, but what he said today really scared me." Xiao Jingkang was even more worried that his next words would scare his wife, so he slowed down his speech and began slowly...
"When did Ruyi get to know Prince Min?"
"I'm not sure about that, but that young prince surnamed Kong doesn't seem to be joking, and his suggestive words really confuse me. Do you think the story about Prince Jing is true?" Xiao Jingkang didn't dare to tell these words to others, so he could only seek answers from his wife.
"I've noticed that my daughter always runs into the prince of Prince Jing when she goes out. Once or twice is a coincidence, but if it happens every time..." It seems a bit unreasonable. Xiao Jingkang seems to be walking in a fog and can't find the exit for a while.
If Tong Mingyu were asked to choose between Yun Yichen and the boy surnamed Liang as her son-in-law, she would vote for Yun Yichen. She could say that she was attracted by the power of Prince Jing's Mansion or mock her for trying to curry favor with the royal family. Tong Mingyu would choose whoever could bring a stable life to her daughter.
There is only one reason, and it is that simple.
The most important thing right now is that neither the Prince Jing's Palace nor the Prince Lingnan's Palace has made any substantive statement. How can people be convinced by Kong Xuzhe's one-sided statement alone!
The couple discussed it for a long time and finally decided to just ignore the words. The children were still young, and if the two palaces were interested, they would definitely take action. If the other party didn't have that intention, they could find someone who would be kind to their daughter and niece. Tong Mingyu couldn't take the initiative to test the palace, and her father-in-law would never agree.
This matter cannot be made public. Xiao Jingkang had already thought about it when he was outside. He decided not to tell his family for the time being to avoid leaking the news. His family just had to do what they had planned. Whether Kong Xuzhe's words were true or not would become clear after a while.
"It must be kept secret from my father. Not a single word can be mentioned." Xiao Jingkang added very cautiously.
I'm not stupid, why would I bring it up! Tong Mingyu nodded speechlessly. If what Kong Xuzhe said was true, if her father-in-law knew that both girls were being dreamed of, he would be furious!
Things were peaceful in the Xiao family's house. Yun Yichen and his group rode out of the city and stopped at a quiet place. Kong Xuzhe confessed before Yun Yichen could speak, and told him everything he had said to Xiao Jingkang.
"Did you mention me?" This is the question that Yun Yichen cares about most.
"Absolutely not. Maybe Mr. Xiao guessed something and that's why he looked at you. I really didn't say anything." He didn't say anything, just gave a small hint.
If the little girl's father guessed what she was thinking, would he tell the old man? Should she proceed cautiously like this? Or should she be frank with Kong Xuzhe? Or should she ask her mother to find an opportunity to test the attitude of the Xiao family's mistress?
"Don't dwell on such trivial matters. I'm going to take you to see someone. This is information I've found out after going through a lot of hardships." Kong Xuzhe created an atmosphere and waited for Yun Yichen to ask further questions, but the other party looked like he was in a trance and his soul had not returned yet.
Was he provoked by himself? It seemed that I was right not to tell him about the hint I had given Mr. Xiao. If this guy knew about it, he would tear me into pieces.
It was purely accidental that Kong Xuzhe met a few people today. He had heard about Liang Zhixiao and was looking for Yun Yichen everywhere. He wanted to take credit and ask for a reward, but now seeing that this guy looked so pitiful, he decided to show mercy and forgo his thank-you gift.
The man surnamed Liang is on duty at the palace gate today. Kong Xuzhe really wants to see what the person chosen by the old Marquis Xiao looks like, and what kind of person his family plans to marry their beloved beauty to.
The two men arrived at the palace gate during the changing of guard time. Kong Xuzhe found a familiar guard to guide him and soon saw the person who made him curious.
Liang Zhixiao standing among a group of guards really gives people a feeling of standing out from the crowd. He is tall and strong, heroic and dashing, and it can be seen that he has good interpersonal relationships and seems to have a good relationship with the people around him.
"The most eye-catching one in the crowd is the son-in-law chosen by the Xiao family for your little beauty. He looks good, but if you compare the two of them together, I still think he is not worthy of your little beauty. What do you think?" Kong Xuzhe rubbed his chin and commented.
Yun Yichen sat upright on his horse, looking down at Liang Zhixiao. He thought, "Does he deserve to have a little girl?" The Xiao family's taste was really not very good. He was indeed an outstanding guard, but standing next to the little girl, he looked like a lady with her entourage. Even the slightest imagination made it seem that they were not a good match.
The Xiao family only wanted to prevent their child from suffering any grievances, but didn't they consider that the little girl wouldn't feel wronged by marrying such a man? Other young ladies would become young wives, young wives, or even princes' consorts after getting married, but she was the only one who married a guard at the palace gate. How could she feel?
Seeing Yun Yichen and Kong Xuzhe slowly approaching the palace gate, several guards hurried over and greeted them humbly, preparing to lead the horses for the two and open the palace gate.
"Come here and hold the horse for this prince." Kong Xuzhe pointed at Liang Zhixiao with his whip and said, "A small guard who is only fit to hold the horses for himself and Yun Yichen actually coveted the most beautiful woman in Kyoto. I will make him wake up today."
Liang Zhixiao walked over with a smile on his face. His duty was to guard the palace gate and serve these nobles, so he was used to being ordered around. He didn't think Kong Xuzhe was targeting him deliberately. Instead, Yun Yichen's chilling eyes made him confused and puzzled. When had he ever offended this person?
"How can you be a servant if you are so tactless?" Kong Xuzhe acted arrogant and domineering. This is how a noble should be. He has the right to do whatever he wants.
"Prince Min is teaching me a lesson. I will pay attention to it next time." Liang Zhixiao said with a smile, but in a neither humble nor arrogant manner. He did nothing wrong and there was no need to be too humble. Guards also have ranks and are not servants of the Lingnan Palace.
"Okay." After seeing Liang Zhixiao, Yun Yichen became more determined to marry Xiao Yao back to the palace. If he had to watch the little girl having to bow to everyone and put on a forced smile every day, he would be suffocated to death even if he didn't die of torture.
My little girl should live a life where everyone is vying to befriend her and the women of other families are vying to curry favor with her. I will also pamper her unconditionally like the old man, never letting her suffer any grievances or sadness.
"What happened?" Xiao Lang, who had been promoted to captain, saw a group of people gathered together and hurried over.
Yun Yichen nodded lightly to Xiao Lang, replied "Nothing," and rode off in the direction of Prince Jing's mansion. Kong Xuzhe, who was left far behind, cursed inwardly "Asshole" and left as well, leaving a few confused guards looking at each other, unable to figure out what the two were up to.
Yun Yichen returned to the palace and wanted to sit in Jinhua Garden, mainly to remind his mother that she should visit Yuan's house. However, he was stopped by Qiu Ying who was guarding Jinhua Hall and told that the princess had gone to visit Yuan's house and had not returned yet.
"When did my mother go to the Yuan family?" Yun Yichen was so happy that he almost jumped up. It was because his mother cared about him that she went to help persuade the Yuan family without being reminded. Shouldn't he do something to express his gratitude? So he might as well go to the Yuan family to pick up his mother in person.
"I'll go get mother." Yun Yichen's eyes and eyebrows were tinged with smile. In the past, no matter how happy he was, he would only smile slightly. But today's smile was different from the others. It was bold and strong, revealing two rows of snow-white teeth. Qiu Ying, who had seen Yun Yichen almost every day since he was born, swore that this was the first time she had seen the prince smile so happily, so freely.
Yun Yichen walked out of the backyard with erratic steps, a bright smile on his face. The servants of the palace thought they were hallucinating. The prince actually smiled at them. It was so strange. Was there some big happy event in the palace? Otherwise, how could the prince have such an expression!
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