113. Willing to be a concubine? (two in one chapter)
Prince Regent's Palace
Xie Yan sat on the main seat and looked at Xie Chengyou who was kneeling in front of him with an indifferent expression.
"You said you want to take Shen Lingxiang as your concubine?" Xie Yan asked lightly.
Xie Chengyou knelt on the ground with his head lowered and his eyes staring at the ground, fearing that he might accidentally reveal the emotions in his eyes at this moment.
Kneeling in front of a man who is less than ten years older than you and calling yourself "Father" and having to ask for instructions on everything, this kind of frustration is definitely not something that ordinary people can experience.
But no matter how aggrieved Xie Chengyou was, in front of this man he could only kneel down with more respect and reply, "Yes, father and son..."
Xie Yan said: "No need to say it, I know it."
Xie Chengyou's heart froze, and his face showed a bit of shame. He was even more horrified in his heart. He thought Xie Yan didn't want to care about him at all, but he didn't expect that he would find out about his affairs so quickly!
Xie Yan really didn't care much about Xie Chengyou's affairs. What he cared about was how to find out the person behind Xie Chengyou.
Perhaps out of fear of Xie Yan, since he returned to Shangyong, there has been no movement from the person who originally instigated Xie Chengyou.
If he hadn't known the details about Xie Chengyou, Xie Yan might have suspected that the so-called mysterious man was a fiction and that everything from beginning to end was planned by Xie Chengyou himself.
But now that the car accidentally overturned, the responsibility was put on the so-called mysterious person.
Xie Chengyou did not dare to excuse himself, so he could only whisper: "Everything is my son's fault, please ask my father to punish me."
Xie Yan said: "It's not a big deal. Since you two like each other, you can take care of it yourself. It's just..."
Xie Chengyou waited for Xie Yan's next words with some trepidation, only to hear Xie Yan say: "If you make up your mind, someone from the house will come to speak to you about the matter. But whatever the Luo family's reaction is, you are responsible for the consequences." The implication is that , even in the name of father and son, he would not bear the anger of the Luo family for him.
Xie Chengyou secretly resented that Xie Yan refused and ignored him. He was so humble that calling him "Father" seemed to be in vain.
Not only did he not regard Xie Yan as his father, Xie Yan obviously did not regard him as his son.
Although he was dissatisfied, Xie Chengyou did not dare to say anything more. He could only say yes respectfully, then stood up and left.
After Xie Chengyou left, Gu Jue and Wei Changting walked out of the room.
Wei Changting smiled with great interest and said: "I thought that Mr. Xuan Yu had a deep love for that girl and wanted to have a secret affair with her at the risk of offending the Luo family. But it turned out that he just wanted to take a concubine? This is too anxious."
Since you just want to take a concubine, why bother to offend the Luo family?
Treat the second girl of the Luo family well, marry someone first, and then find a way to take a concubine.
Is there something wrong with Xie Chengyou's brain?
Gu Jue said: "I'm afraid he didn't torment the second girl of the Luo family for other girls."
It's just for his own pride. He wants power, but he is unwilling to admit that he is a person who tries to please others for the sake of power. So after the other girl also expresses her love for him, he will try his best to hurt him. It's like violating him. Girl, you can prove that he is really a noble and upright person.
If the second girl of the Luo family is really arrogant and domineering, and has always been dismissive of him, I hope he will always be as obedient as a dog.
?Compared to Wei Changting, who was born in a powerful family, Gu Jue, who was born at the bottom, is obviously better able to understand Xie Chengyou's contradictory mentality.
Xie Yan frowned and said, "I didn't come to you to discuss these trivial matters. I want to talk about business."
Hearing this, Wei Changting raised his eyebrows slightly, and Gu Jue also had a rare look of confusion on his face. Although the prince usually did not like to hear such gossip, he would not show such obvious impatience.
He turned his head and looked at Wei Changting, who waved his folding fan and gave him a meaningful smile.
Wei Changting did not dwell on this issue. He heard from his mother that the eldest princess was busy with some interesting things these days. He thought that after leaving the Regent's Palace, he could go to the princess's mansion and chat with the eldest princess.
Let’s talk about Qin Qian’s situation.
"The envoy from Gaoyu just sent a letter from He Ruomuti, saying that he wanted to talk about it tomorrow. It seems that the Gaoyu people are planning to give in," Wei Changting said.
There was no joy on Xie Yan's face, and he nodded and said: "It's impossible for He Ruomuti? He has been staying in Shangyong for a long time. If he is away for a long time, he may not be able to rest assured." King Gaoyu is not young anymore, and inside Gaoyu
The conflict over the position of prince is also not small.
Gu Jue nodded and said: "Yes, and if the alliance contract between the two countries cannot be negotiated for a long time, someone within Gaoyu may take the opportunity to cause trouble. The conditions proposed by Gaoyu before were too harsh, and they might not want to take advantage of the opportunity to occupy more.
A cheap idea. We should be able to find out their bottom line tomorrow."
Wei Changting frowned and said, "Gaoyu people have been closely associated with Prince Ning during this period. That old guy from Prince Ning..."
Xie Yan said: "No, Prince Ning is not a fool. It will not do him any good to hold back on this kind of matter. Why haven't you done what I told you before?"
This was said to Wei Changting. Upon hearing this, Wei Changting's handsome face immediately fell.
Gu Jue raised his eyebrows curiously. Although Wei Changting was unreliable, he always carried out the prince's orders with all his strength. This was the first time he had to wait for the prince to specifically ask.
Wei Changting glanced at Gu Jue and lamented with some distress, "My lord, are those things you ordered done by humans? That is the heir apparent of Prince Ning's palace, not just any cat or dog."
Xie Yan said coldly: "You said you couldn't do it, so I told Xiying to do it."
Of course, Wei Changting could not let anyone question his ability, and said quickly: "It can be done! It can definitely be done! We are almost ready, and I promise to finish it before this time tomorrow!"
Xie Yan nodded and stopped pursuing it.
When the two came out of the Regent's Palace, Gu Jue asked, "Need help?"
Wei Changting shook his head, "No need."
"Then what are you doing looking like this?"
Wei Changting lamented, "Do you know what the prince asked me to do?"
"can say?"
Wei Changting had a look of despair on his face, "He said Prince Ning stretched his hand too far and wanted me to break one of his legs."
The matter was not particularly troublesome, but it would be very troublesome once someone discovered it, so he had to make more arrangements to ensure safety.
"..."? Your hand was stretched too far, why did you break your leg?
Gu Jue was thinking wildly.
Shen Lingxiang still did not go to the academy the next day, but this time Xie Yuan did not come to trouble Luo Junyao.
I saw Xie Yuan at Su Yutang during lunch. Her face looked very haggard. It was obvious that she had not slept well last night.
Although what happened yesterday had nothing to do with Xie Yuan, she was not only punished by King Mu to kneel down for a long time, but was also scolded by her parents afterwards.
This made Xie Yuan, who already felt he was innocent, filled with resentment.
However, she also knew that in the eyes of her grandfather and parents, her eldest brother was much more important than herself.?
With nowhere to vent his anger, Xie Yuan had a few pimples on his forehead.
Xie Yan didn't break his promise, and he actually asked the manager of the Regent's Palace to arrange for someone to bring Xie Chengyou with him to propose marriage.
Fortunately, I chose a time when the Luo family, father and son were all around.
The Su family felt something was wrong when they heard that the steward of the regent's palace had asked for an audience with Prince Xuan Yu for the purpose of proposing marriage to Shen Lingxiang.
You must know that there is a clear and complete process for the marriage of powerful and powerful people.
From receiving the invitation, asking for the name, accepting the invitation, receiving the invitation, asking for an appointment, and personally welcoming, all six steps are indispensable. Where can I just send an internal steward and the bridegroom officer to go directly to the door?
If any family came to Ming Xiang and Jun Yao to marry them like this, she would just kick them out without asking Luo Yun's opinion.
But she remembered the unclear relationship between Xie Chengyou and Shen Lingxiang behind their backs, and Luo Jinyan came to her specifically this morning to tell her not to drive them away if someone came from the Regent's Palace.
The Su family had no choice but to invite them to the flower hall for tea, and at the same time sent someone to invite Luo Yun and Luo Jinyan.
Since it was related to Shen Lingxiang, Mrs. Su also had someone notify Mrs. Luo and Shen Lingxiang who did not go out at home today.
Luo and Shen Lingxiang arrived first. Luo was obviously still a little unclear about the situation. She promised her daughter to tell Mrs. Luo, but not so quickly. Why did the Prince Regent come to propose marriage?
Shen Lingxiang was filled with joy. When he saw Xie Chengyou sitting aside, he couldn't help but smile. He quickly suppressed it and lowered his head as if to stand behind Mr. Luo shyly.
Ms. Luo was still a little uneasy and couldn't help but look at the steward of the Regent's Palace and Xie Chengyou who were sitting opposite. She always felt that it was not a good thing for her daughter to marry Xie Chengyou and give up the big tree of the Luo family.
But on the other hand, she also knew that even though her daughter didn't tell her directly, she could tell that her relationship with Luo Junyao was no longer the same as before.
Both Luo Yun and his son, as well as Luo Junyao, all have prejudices against their mother and daughter. As a result, even if she does not marry Xie Chengyou, her daughter may not have a good family in the future.
Mrs. Luo was extremely entangled in her heart, but she had no choice but to secretly hope that everything would go well and that her daughter would be able to marry Master Xuan Yu safely.
After a while, Luo Yun and his son walked in.
Luo Jinyan was busy all night last night and went to bed just before dawn. He just got up now, with a faint look of laziness on his face.
Luo Yun sat down and took a sip of tea, and said in a somewhat stiff tone: "Mrs. Cai just sent someone to tell me that the Regent's Palace is here to propose marriage?"
The steward was just following orders and did not want to offend Luo Yun.
He had no choice but to stand up, bow his hands respectfully, and then said: "I have met the General. The eldest son told the prince yesterday that the eldest young master is in love with Miss Shen of your mansion. He is willing to rely on Miss Shen for life. I asked the prince for permission. The prince has already agreed with the prince. Please, today I was ordered to accompany the eldest son. I want to ask the opinion of the general and Miss Shen’s mother, Mrs. Shen.”
It stands to reason that Shen Lingxiang should not be so hasty even if she is just Luo Yun's niece, but the manager left the matter to him and explained that it was not a wife but a concubine. The palace obviously did not take it seriously, and the manager naturally did not Da took Shen Lingxiang seriously.
The words were polite and polite, just to see Luo Yun's attitude.
Luo Yun's face darkened and he looked at Shen Lingxiang, "What did you say?"
Shen Lingxiang's face turned red, she lowered her eyes and whispered, "Lingxiang will let my uncle and mother decide everything."
Luo Yun's face became more and more ugly. Most of the matters in the house were left to his eldest son to handle. Luo Yun was so busy with official duties during this period that he didn't have time to know what happened yesterday.
Just by looking at Shen Lingxiang's appearance, he knew that she was willing. Luo Yun instantly remembered that she and Xie Chengyou had teamed up to plot against his daughter, and his face became increasingly gloomy.
The steward of the palace was also shocked, thinking that Luo Yun was dissatisfied with the careless attitude of the palace of the regent.
At this moment, Luo Jinyan was heard to say calmly: "Father, since my cousin and Mr. Xuan Yu are in love and want each other, so what's the harm in fulfilling them?"
Luo Yun still frowned and glared at his eldest son with some displeasure.
Luo Jinxing next to him almost jumped up.
Even if Yao Yao no longer likes that trash Xie Chengyou, he can't let this pair of losers take advantage of him! In addition to worrying about the old lady coming back to make trouble, Shen Lingxiang's most important thing is to find out who is behind her. In Luo Jinxing's heart It is only a matter of time to deal with Shen Lingxiang, but now the eldest brother wants to help her and Xie Chengyou. What kind of thing is this?!
If Shen Lingxiang is really allowed to marry into the Regent's Palace, it will not be so convenient to deal with her in the future.
Luo Jinyan glanced at his brother reassuringly and said to Luo Yun: "Father, I told Yaoyao about this yesterday, and she has no objection."
Luo Yundao: "Yaoyao is still young, what does she know?"
Luo Jinyan shook his head and said: "She is smarter than ordinary girls. Her father should not treat her like a child who doesn't understand anything."
Sitting next to her, Mrs. Su looked at the mother and daughter who were looking at Luo Yun nervously, with a slight smile on her lips.
She said softly: "General, what Jinyan said is right. Since Miss Shen and Master Xuanyu... are already in love, it's better to make them happy. Otherwise... if something happens later, it won't end well."
This statement almost made it clear that she was worried that these two people would do something immoral and harm the Luo family's reputation.
Shen Lingxiang's face turned pale after hearing this, and he couldn't help turning his head to look at Luo Jinyan, suspecting that he had told Su about yesterday's incident.
Mrs. Su did not notice Shen Lingxiang's expression and continued: "Besides, Miss Shen has reached her age. Now that she is like this, it may not be easy to find a suitable family."
Luo Yun was disgusted with Shen Lingxiang's plotting against his daughter. He didn't agree because he was afraid of affecting Luo Junyao, not because of Shen Lingxiang.
Since both Luo Jinyan and Su Shi said so, Luo Yun thought carefully for a while and then said: "Well, since you are willing, I won't care. This matter... is not the Luo family's business, you can decide it yourself. Let's go." The last sentence was said to Mr. Luo who was sitting aside.
Mr. Luo was stunned and looked at Luo Yun in astonishment.
Does Luo Yun mean that the Luo family will not arrange marriage for their daughter, and she will take care of everything herself?
"I remember that the Shen family still has an old house in the capital. You can move there first later. She can't go out from the Luo family." Luo Yun continued.
Girls from the Luo family cannot be concubines. Fortunately, Shen Lingxiang's surname is not Luo.
"Big, big brother?!"
"Uncle, I..."
Shen Lingxiang also heard what Luo Yun meant and became a little anxious for a moment.
There was probably no chance that the Luo family would be able to borrow any money from now on, and she admitted that Luo Junyao's deeds were exposed.
But if she can't even get married and leave the Luo family, what will she have left?
Shen Lingxiang looked at Xie Chengyou sitting aside at a loss, hoping that he would say something.
But before Xie Chengyou could speak, the steward of the Prince Regent's Palace had already held up his hand and said with a smile: "That's very good. I heard that the eldest lady of your palace is about to leave the cabinet, so it's not good to disturb the eldest lady's marriage. What our palace means is that three days will be a good day. Three days will be a good day." What do you think, Mrs. Shen, if we come here to carry the queen?"
"You...what do you mean?!" Mrs. Luo was stunned, and Shen Lingxiang was also stunned.
Although Shen Lingxiang did not have the guidance of a matriarch, she was taught a lot by Anlan Academy. She was not unaware that there were some problems with Xie Chengyou's door-to-door marriage proposal procedure.
But she had been under too much psychological pressure these past few days. She was so happy when she suddenly heard the news that she forgot to think about it. She just thought that Xie Chengyou had come to the Luo family to talk to the Luo family and then officially accepted her.
After all, they had offended the Luo family severely before. If Luo Yun refused on the spot, it would not look good on everyone.
But how could she not understand at this time?
How is this asking for marriage? This is clearly concubinage!
The steward was also stunned, "What? Didn't the eldest son and Miss Shen discuss it? What's the problem?"
Standing behind Mr. Luo, Shen Lingxiang felt dizzy. She looked at Xie Chengyou with tears in her eyes, "Mr. Xuanyu, you..."
Xie Chengyou said quickly: "Ling Xiang, believe me, I will never let you be wronged."
"No, I..." Shen Lingxiang shook his head repeatedly, wanting to refuse.
Xie Chengyou said: "Ling Xiang, think about it carefully. I don't want to act in such a hurry. This is a last resort. Yesterday, I begged my grandfather and father for a long time to get permission. Are you really not willing?"
Shen Lingxiang swayed, taking one wrong step and another wrong step.
She had lost her innocence and was seen by so many people. If she didn't marry Xie Chengyou, who else could she marry?
Even if yesterday's incident was not spread, she would always be on guard against the possibility that the gossip about her would spread throughout Shangyong. Only marrying Xie Chengyou could be considered as a thing of the past.
At that moment, she even vaguely felt that Xie Chengyou was also threatening her with what happened yesterday.
Because she is already his, can he ignore her thoughts and come directly to the Luo family and say that he wants to take her as his concubine?
Shen Lingxiang looked at Luo Jinyan in panic, "Cousin, I..."
Luo Jinyan lowered his eyes and said calmly: "Cousin, yesterday you asked Yao Yao and me to help you. I told you in front of Yao Yao that if Prince Mu or Prince Chu came to propose marriage, the Luo family would not stop them. Only That's all. Now that Mr. Xuan Yu has come to visit, the Luo family still won't stop him. As for whether this result is what you want, I can't do anything about it."
Shen Lingxiang's body went limp and fell beside the legs of the chair where Mr. Luo was sitting.
Madam Luo quickly leaned over to help her, looking at Luo Yun with pleading eyes, "Brother..."
Luo Yun was a little impatient, "I'll do it if I answer, and I'll see you off if I don't."
Mrs. Luo looked down at Shen Lingxiang with red eyes, "Xiang'er, we cannot agree to this marriage."
Shen Lingxiang leaned in Luo's arms and cried softly.
Su frowned slightly, "It seems that both Ling Xiang and my sister have opinions about this marriage, so that's it. Master Xuan Yu, and this steward, please go back."
"Ling Xiang!" Xie Chengyou was a little anxious.
No matter what, he must take Shen Lingxiang to his side, not only because of his feelings for Shen Lingxiang, but also because of what happened yesterday.
He can't leave a reason for people to manipulate him at will.
Because he took a concubine before marriage, he would probably face difficulties in his future marriages. Why can't Ling Xiang understand him?
Seeing Shen Lingxiang lying in Luo's arms and crying uncontrollably, Xie Chengyou had the idea for the first time that she was so clueless.
Xie Chengyou glanced at Shen Lingxiang, who still refused to express his position, and said with a heart: "Mrs. Shen Mingjian, Ling Xiang and I have..."
"Wait!" Shen Lingxiang, who had been sobbing, suddenly raised his head and interrupted Xie Chengyou.
Everyone looked at Shen Lingxiang, who said with red eyes and a pale face: "I agree."
"Xiang'er?!" Mrs. Luo was shocked, "How can this be done? This is being a concubine!" How can one live a good life as a concubine?
Ms. Luo may not be a very good mother, but she is not willing to watch her daughter ruin the rest of her life so rashly.
At this moment, Luo was filled with resentment and resentment towards Xie Chengyou.
In her mind, Shen Lingxiang's relationship with Luo Junyao broke down because of him, and now she wants to be his concubine. This Young Master Xuanyu is simply a disaster!
Shen Lingxiang's eyes turned red. He turned back to look at Luo and said firmly: "I agree."
"But……"
Xie Chengyou was very satisfied when he saw Shen Lingxiang agreed, "Lingxiang, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Shen Lingxiang lowered his eyes and did not answer, but he also did not listen to Luo's objections and persuasion, looking as if he did not want to speak.
Luo Yun had long been impatient, so he stood up and said, "Since everything is fine, I'll leave first."
Su said: "General, if you have something to do, go ahead and do it. I'm here."
"Thank you for your hard work, Madam." Luo Yun turned his head and said to Luo Jinxing, who was sitting on the side with an unhappy look on his face: "Jinxing, you also come with me."
"Yes, father." Luo Jinxing had no interest in these things, so he responded and followed Luo Yun out.
The manager of the Prince Regent's Palace was also a neat person. When Luo Yun and his son left, he also stood up, bowed his hands to Su Shi and Luo Jinyan, and said with a smile: "Now that the matter has been decided, I will go back and prepare. The Queen of Heaven came to greet Miss Shen. After Mrs. Shen and Miss Shen move home, she also hopes to send her address to Prince Chu's Mansion so that we can go and pick her up."
Seeing that Mrs. Luo was still chattering to Shen Lingxiang, Mrs. Su said in a deep voice: "Sister, is this matter determined or uncertain? Please tell me something."
Mrs. Luo hesitated, "This, my...sister-in-law, this..."
At the same time, Shen Lingxiang grabbed her arm and gritted his teeth: "Mom, stop talking, I agree."
Seeing her like this, Mrs. Luo couldn't help but feel sad and started to cry too.
Mrs. Su didn't expect her to say anything. Anyway, mother and daughter Shen Lingxiang were the ones who made the decision. Now that she said that, Mrs. Su politely called the housekeeper to send the person out.
After they left, Mrs. Luo cried and said: "Sister-in-law, Xiang'er is also my eldest brother's niece, how can I be someone's concubine?"
Su's face was not as warm as before, and her beautiful face was as cold as ice, "Why didn't you tell me just now? What's the use of telling me now that he's gone?"
Luo was speechless, "I, I..."
Su said coldly: "Stop me and ask your daughter if she agrees to the marriage! If you don't agree, say it as soon as possible. Don't look back and blame the Luo family for forcing you. If you agree, you can move out tomorrow and be ready. "
After saying that, Mrs. Su glanced at Shen Lingxiang again, "Girl, you'd better behave yourself these days. If there is any gossip that ruins the Luo family's reputation, don't blame me for being rude!"
Luo Yun and Luo Jinxing, two big and powerful men, did not understand Xie Chengyou's words and Shen Lingxiang's sudden change of attitude, but Su knew it right away.
She immediately wanted to strangle Shen Lingxiang to death. There were still a few days until her daughter left the cabinet. If something scandalous happened to the Luo family at this time, Su would have the heart to eat Shen Lingxiang alive.
Shen Lingxiang obviously understood Su's words and couldn't help but flinch, lowered his head and said nothing.
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Today is two chapters in one, so there will be no two updates. Haha~ Are you all happy during the Chinese New Year? Happy New Year?
