Everyone present remembered this law, but according to convention, as long as Wen Xize agrees, it doesn't matter whether it is in compliance with the law or not.

Just now Wen Zhilan deliberately hinted at this law in front of everyone, causing the scene to fall into a stalemate.

Concubine Shu said: "Zhilan, what are you talking about? The ones asking for marriage are not Princess Miqing and Princess Yunxi."

Qi Min took the initiative to admit: "Your Highness, the person who proposed to the emperor for marriage is a minor minister."

"It turns out he is Mr. Qi, so it's not surprising. After all, no one from the suburbs of Qi seems to take the laws of Western Chu to heart."

What Wen Zhilan said was a bit provocative. Wen Xize said unhappily: "Zhilan, let's get back to the topic. You want to propose marriage to me, but which girl do you have your eye on?"

Wen Xize wanted to expose the matter, but Wen Zhilan did not dwell on it anymore and directly replied: "Go back to my father, I want to marry Miss Xiao Yunwei!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the palace was shocked!

Wen Xize showed no expression on his face, but he was thinking about it in his heart. Today Wen Zhilan and Qi Min both came to propose marriage, and even the proposed marriage partners were the same. This matter is getting more and more interesting.

Qi Min was not to be outdone: "Your Majesty, Fifth Highness, what a coincidence. The person we minister proposed to marry today is also the young lady of the Xiao family, Xiao Yunwei!"

This time, the entire hall was silent. Unexpectedly, Qi Min dared to confront Wen Zhilan in public.

Xiao Yunwei kept her eyes lowered and said nothing. Even though the current dispute started because of her, she did not show any different emotions.

Wen Xize's eyes fell on Xiao Yunwei. Xiao Yunwei could feel the pressure brought by Wen Xize, but she still maintained a dignified sitting posture without any change. With this magnanimity in her body, Wen Xize felt that Xiao Yunwei was indeed the prince's true concubine.

Candidate.

At first, Wen Xize wanted to marry Xiao Yunwei and Wen Zhiyan, and Xiao Yunwei's talent and appearance were enough to match the marriage. Unfortunately, the queen did not like the Xiao family. Now that Wen Zhilan wants to marry Xiao Yunwei, Wen Xize will naturally not refuse, but the difficulty lies in

Qi Min also wants to marry Xiao Yunwei.

Wen Zhilan looked at Qi Min: "Mr. Qi, you are not a royal heir, and you have not contributed much to the country. You are not qualified to propose marriage to the emperor here!"

Wen Zhilan's words were resounding and coupled with his firm attitude, Wen Xize knew that Wen Zhilan would not give up easily today.

Qi Min replied: "Your Highness, what you said is indeed correct. But Wei Chen's father is the Duke of Qi. Our Qi family has guarded the suburbs of Qi for the emperor for generations and protected the peace of Western Chu. Is it possible that what the Qi family has done for generations should be replaced?"

Won’t you come to Weichen’s request for marriage today?”

Qi Min and Wen Zhilan openly confronted each other in the palace, and no one else dared to speak. One was His Highness the Fifth Highness, and the other was the son of the Duke of Qi. No one could afford to offend them.

Wen Xize frowned slightly. He suddenly looked at Lian Zhi. Thinking that he had been worried about the newly established Princess Regent of Dongxia these days, he said, "Crown Princess, now His Highness the Fifth Highness and Mr. Qi want to marry Miss Xiao. Do you think it should be done?"

what to do?"

It was never Lian Zhi's turn to intervene in this matter, but now that Wen Xize personally named Lian Zhi, Lian Zhi could only reply: "Back to my father, I feel that today's banquet was originally set up for the top three in Chunwei, and now Mr. Qi

Both His Highness and the Fifth Highness want to marry Miss Xiao, why not let the three adults see what should be done?"

Wen Xize thought Lian Zhi's suggestion was good: "The idea of ​​the Crown Princess is quite interesting." Wen Xize looked at Cheng Weizhe as he said this, "In that case, let's start with Cheng Aiqing."

Cheng Weizhe did not refuse and spoke directly: "Wei Chen feels that it is inappropriate for Mr. Qi to propose marriage. Although the Qi family has protected the tranquility of Qi's suburbs for Xi Chu, this is the responsibility of the Qi family, and Mr. Qi uses Qi to marry him.

Isn’t it a bit selfish to take credit for the family’s hard work for generations?”

Cheng Weizhe's words were so shocking that everyone present couldn't believe what they heard. Cheng Weizhe had directly offended the Qi family!

But thinking about it carefully, Cheng Weizhe deliberately embarrassed Qi Min at this time, also because of the discord between the Cheng family and Wen Zhiyan. Qi Min's sister Qi Zhaoyu is Wen Zhiyan's princess, how could Cheng Weizhe help Qi Min?

Qi Min's expression changed, and Wen Xize said, "Since Mr. Qi has something to ask for, I can't refuse it for the sake of the Qi family. Who do you think Cheng Aiqing should give this marriage to?"

"Since the Fifth Highness and Mr. Qi both like Miss Xiao, let them explain why they want to marry Miss Xiao." What Cheng Weizhe said was fair. Wen Xize nodded: "Yes, Qi Min, Zhi Lan, you guys

Tell me why you want to marry Miss Xiao?"

Qi Min took the lead in replying: "Back to the emperor, Wei Chen thinks that the Xiao family has a strict family tradition, Miss Xiao is extremely talented and beautiful, has a kind and gentle personality, she does not seek glory and wealth, and has an indifferent nature. Wei Chen cares about Miss Xiao, so I hope to

Marry Miss Xiao."

Qi Min's answer sounded no problem to others, and they even felt that Qi Min spoke highly of Xiao Yunwei.

For a moment, everyone looked at Wen Zhilan, wanting to hear his answer.

However, after Xiao Qingtai heard Qi Min's words, he felt even more disgusted. Qi Min's evaluation of Xiao Yunwei was superficial and not sincere at all. Moreover, such frivolous words were said in front of all the courtiers, which made Xiao Yunwei especially

ridiculous.

Wen Zhilan seemed to have been thinking and did not speak. Just when everyone thought he would remain silent, Wen Zhilan replied: "Father, I have no reason. I just want to marry Miss Xiao as my concubine."

Wen Xize frowned: "No reason?"

Qi Min mocked: "Your Highness, if you really like Miss Xiao, why can't you explain the reason? You're not just teasing Miss Xiao, right?"

Wen Zhilan did not answer, so Qi Min continued to request Wen Xize: "Your Majesty, it seems that His Highness the Fifth Prince does not sincerely want to marry Miss Xiao, why not..."

Before Qi Min finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wen Zhilan: "Father, my son and I are happy with one person. There is no reason. It's just because it's her and it can only be her!"

Wen Zhilan was very serious when he said this. Xiao Yunwei couldn't help but raise her eyes to look at Wen Zhilan. She had never thought that one day, a person would categorically say in front of everyone that the only person she wanted to marry would be herself.

.

Wen Xize looked at Wen Zhilan and said nothing for a long time. Finally, he sighed: "Gu Shiqi, tell me what should be done?"

Gu Shiqi stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, since the Fifth Highness and Mr. Qi both want to marry Miss Xiao, it is better to let Miss Xiao make her own choice."

"No!" Qi Min immediately retorted, "His Fifth Highness is the prince, so Miss Xiao will definitely choose His Highness."

"If I remember correctly, Mr. Qi just said that Miss Xiao does not seek glory and wealth, but has an indifferent nature. Why did you change your mind in just a short while?" Gu Shiqi asked back, "And if Miss Xiao is interested in you, then it doesn't matter.

No matter who you are, Miss Xiao will choose you. But did your rebuttal just now mean that you are too unsure of yourself?"

Without waiting for Qi Min to answer, Wen Xize said, "In that case, let Miss Xiao make her own choice."

Xiao Yunwei did not move, and Lian Zhi spoke: "Miss Xiao, you should have heard what the father said. Jun Wuxi, you can make your own choice. Of course, if the Fifth Highness and Mr. Qi are not to your liking, the father will naturally also

I will make the decision for you."

"What the Crown Princess said is true, Miss Xiao, please go ahead." Wen Xize has made up his mind. He does not want to participate in today's dispute between Qi Min and Wen Zhilan. Wen Xize needs to keep Qi Min in the capital, so he cannot refuse; but Wen Zhilan

Lan was his son, and he felt guilty for Wen Zhilan about the last assassination, and he couldn't bear to refuse him anymore.

So the best way is to let Xiao Yunwei choose by herself. In this way, whoever Xiao Yunwei chooses is her own will and has nothing to do with his will.

Xiao Qingtai looked at Xiao Yunwei with complicated emotions: "Yunwei, go ahead."

Xiao Yunwei stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and first greeted Wen Xize: "Your Majesty, I am here to see you."

"Xiao Yunwei, today Zhilan and Qi Min came to propose marriage to me. I don't want to force you, so I let you choose your own husband. Who do you want to marry?" Wen Xize asked.

Xiao Yunwei did not choose directly: "Your Majesty, I am just the daughter of a censor. It is my blessing to be favored by His Highness the Fifth Highness and Mr. Qi, but I would never dare to let my daughter choose."

"Why?" Wen Xize became interested.

"Because no matter which one I choose today, it will definitely make the other one unhappy, which is not a good thing for the Qi family and the greenhouse royal family. Therefore, I ask the emperor to take back the decree, and also ask the Fifth Highness and Young Master Qi to take back the request.

Willingness to get married!" Xiao Yunwei said neither humble nor arrogant, her tone was calm, but it caused a stir in everyone's hearts.

Even Concubine Shu couldn't help but look at Xiao Yunwei differently. It would be a good thing if Wen Zhilan really married such a sensible girl. Unfortunately, as Xiao Yunwei said, she couldn't choose today.

Wen Xize suddenly smiled, with a bit of nostalgia: "Looking at your appearance now, I remember your father's appearance when he first became an official. So many years have passed, and Xiao Yushi's behavior is different from that of

It was no different from before, and the daughter she raised was also quite elegant and proud."

Xiao Yushi has spoken out many times over the years, but Wen Xize tolerated them all, perhaps because his passion has never changed with the passage of time.

Now, seeing Xiao Yunwei who is exactly the same as Xiao Qingtai, Wen Xize feels that such a woman can only be like his royal family. If Xiao Yunwei is given to marry the Qi family, I am afraid that she will become a help to the Qi family in the future. Wen Xize will not allow such a thing to happen
Chapter completed!