There were several guests having morning tea, talking about new things.
"Don't you know yet?" The man said with an exaggerated expression, "She is the daughter of Xu Huan, the governor of Nanyuan! It has spread all over the world. It turns out that Wu Zijing was killed by her trick, and a military disaster was eliminated invisible.
His Majesty specially issued a decree to commend her, saying that she is a wonderful woman."
"Is there such a thing? Wait, why does the daughter of Xu Huan, the governor of Nanyuan, sound familiar?"
"Of course they sound familiar, the two sisters of the Xu family!"
"Oh, it turns out it's them! It's said that they were born with beautiful faces, like gods... Is it the elder sister or the younger sister who is coming back this time?"
"It should be my younger sister. It is said that my elder sister is discussing marriage with Prince Dongjiang and will definitely not travel far."
"When will Miss Xu San come? It's a pity that I can't see my sister."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if you come here, you won't be able to see her! How can such a noble girl from a noble family be allowed to be seen casually?"
"Haha..." The man laughed sarcastically.
This conversation also attracted the attention of the young men of Qian Niuwei.
"Did you hear it? What are they talking about, Miss Xu San?" one of them said enthusiastically, "I have heard of the names of the Xu family's twins. Why don't you ask?"
As soon as he finished speaking, another person added: "You don't need to ask others, I know this!"
This is the young master of the Hou family of Yongcheng. His aunt An Fei has become favored in recent years, and the news in the palace has always been well-informed.
So everyone gathered around and talked a lot.
"Come on, tell me, what's going on?"
"Is this Miss Xu San really so powerful?"
"Is she really that beautiful?"
Mr. An slowly took a sip of tea and put on all the airs to satisfy everyone's curiosity: "It's just what you heard. As for whether the appearance is beautiful or not, you will know when you see it."
Everyone was disappointed: "It's the same as not saying it."
Mr. An was anxious: "Why is it the same? I also know why Your Majesty summoned her!"
"What for? Isn't it just a reward?"
Mr. An blinked mysteriously: "Just say you don't know? Think about it, are the prince and the second prince going to choose a concubine?"
"Crack!" The sound of broken porcelain suddenly sounded, and everyone was startled. They turned around and found that the cup in Yan Ling's hand had broken.
The young master who had a good relationship with him asked: "Yan Er, what's wrong with you?"
Yan Ling smiled and calmly released the broken porcelain: "It's okay, I couldn't hold it back for a while."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and started joking: "We, Mr. Yan, are capable of carrying a cauldron. Why don't we break these small porcelain cups one by one?"
"No! This Miss Xu San can kill Wu Zijing. Our Second Young Master Yan can kill Balsi, but he is no worse than her."
"Hahahaha, let's compare when we come!"
…
After coming out of the restaurant, Yan Ling stopped going to the East Palace and walked quickly back to the Duke's Mansion in the capital.
Yan Ji chased after him: "Young Master, Young Master!"
Leaving the street and entering the alley, there was no one else around. He chased and persuaded: "Hold on! Isn't this just a rumor? It may not be true!"
Yan Ling said: "I know that the choice of the Crown Princess has been decided a long time ago. What Mr. An said is false. The possibility of the second prince is not high, unless you want him to rebel."
"Then what are you anxious about?"
Yan Ling kept walking: "You missed someone."
"who?"
"Your Majesty himself."
Yanji was shocked: "How is that possible?!"
How old is your Majesty? Miss Xu San just...
Wait, His Majesty's proposal to marry a concubine is not an ordinary marriage proposal. Which of the favored empresses in the palace is not young and beautiful?
Yan Ji struggled for a long time, and when he entered the Duke's Mansion, he finally thought of it.
"Miss Xu San is so fierce, how dare your Majesty?"
Yan Ling stopped and asked him: "Then let me ask you, how dare your majesty keep me with the prince?"
"..." I was speechless.
Yan Ling walked to the desk, motioned for him to sharpen the ink, and moved her wrist to write a letter.
Yan Ji laid out the paper and said, "But is it too late for you to write a letter now? Is it possible that Miss Xu San can resist the order and not come?"
"Who said I was going to write a letter to Nanyuan?"
"Who should I write to?"
Yan Ling took up the pen and wrote the beginning: "Brother."
"ha?"
Yan Ling stopped talking and concentrated on writing letters.
The emperor issued an imperial edict that Xu Yin must come to the capital, and he could no longer stop him. At this point, he could only ask his eldest brother to send more people. If something unexpected happened, he would lead people out of the capital at worst.
…
It was half a month after Nanyuan received the imperial edict.
Xu Huan politely sent the angel to the post house, and when he returned to the Governor's Mansion, his face darkened.
"Father." The two sisters followed him into the house, and Xu Si took the initiative to ask, "What should I do? Do you really want Ayin to go?"
Xu Huan sat down and said: "If you don't go, it will be a problem. The excuse is that your Majesty can't issue an edict to attack."
The imperial court's power to control local areas is now limited to status. State governments often do this kind of thing, which is violated openly and secretly. However, everyone will not openly disobey the holy will, and they may be caught and make a big fuss.
"It's not necessary." Xu Yin really disagreed. "In the eyes of outsiders, my father has always been a loyal and patriotic minister. It would be a pity to tear up his image for such an imperial decree."
"But the capital city is too dangerous." Xu Si was worried, "The whole family likes to cause chaos. You are alone and helpless. What if something happens?"
Xu Yin's face was heavy: "But if I don't go, I will play into the hands of others."
Xu Huan heard something keenly and looked over: "Who are you talking about?"
"Father, you kept your mouth shut about me killing Wu Zijing. How could it reach His Majesty's ears?"
Xu Huan thought for a while and said in a positive tone: "Jiang Yi."
"Well." Xu Yin said softly, "Captain Jiang wanted to avenge that arrow, so he brought this matter to His Majesty. If I go, I will be entering the dragon's den, but if I don't go, he can
I took this opportunity to make Your Majesty tired of my father. We have a shallow foundation and cannot ignore the Holy Mandate."
"Then what do you want to do?" Xu Huan looked at his daughter, "Are you going?"
Xu Yin raised his eyebrows, showing a bit of pride: "Of course I went. Does Governor Jiang think I will be afraid of this dragon's den? There is also a saying that if you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger's cubs."
To her surprise, Xu Huan did not object. Instead, he raised his hand and poured a whole cup of tea. Then he drank the teacup as if he had made up his mind and said, "What preparations should be made? Let's make a more detailed plan."
"Father!" Xu Si looked over in surprise, "You...won't you stop it?"
Xu Huan smiled bitterly and said: "I have accepted my fate as a father. Ayin is very capable and has big ideas. If I don't agree, she will definitely try her best to make me nod."
He looked at his daughter with helpless and loving eyes, and said softly: "Besides, Ayin wants to be the heir, how can a father trap you in the boudoir?"