The next day, after Xu Yin finished taking care of his official duties, the carriage on the return trip first went to the Duke of Chu's Mansion.
Xu Huan also just left the office. When he saw her, he asked: "Why are you back? Is something wrong?"
Xu Yin complained: "Father, don't you want me to come back? It's only a few streets away, so I can't come back and have a look?"
Xu Huan laughed: "As a father, I hope you come back every day. Isn't this worrying?"
Xu Yin said: "I miss my father, and I want to say something by the way."
Xu Huan responded: "Let's eat first."
The father and daughter had a meal together, had some exchanges, and then invited the second room and his family over.
Xu Huan was not polite to his brother and asked directly: "Have you read about the marriage of the two children?"
Xu An replied: "A Ze's marriage is on the horizon. She is the second daughter of the Marquis of Xining. We have agreed to see each other in two days. If everything goes well, the marriage will be finalized before the Marquis of Xining goes on the expedition."
"Ajia not yet?"
Xu An nodded: "Ajia mentioned a few, but her mother was not satisfied."
Xu Huan then said: "Someone sent a message to Ayin and wanted to ask Ajia, but there were some disputes in the past. I don't know if you care."
Xu An was very happy: "Since we are connected with A Yin, I think we are a good match."
"Would you like to kiss me? Let me tell you. You have met the person before, and he is the Crown Prince of Yu."
Xu An was stunned for a moment and went to see Mrs. Xu Er.
Mrs. Xu Er was surprised: "Brother, are you talking about Master Chu Jiu? Can he like Ajia?"
Xu Huandao: "What's wrong with Ajia? Is there anything he doesn't like?"
Mrs. Xu Er felt ashamed and said: "As a mother, I naturally feel that my children are doing well in everything, but in this world..."
That was the crown prince! A crowned prince with a title and meritorious service! He Xing had merit in fighting the rebellion, and King He Xing was promoted to the title of King of Yu. Everyone knew that this was Chu Jiu's contribution.
Just over a year ago, Chu Jiu went to Nanyuan to propose marriage. Xu Yin was the daughter of the governor of Zhongzhou, so she was considered a high-profile candidate.
"Asi is now the Crown Princess of Dongjiang. How can Ajia compare to her sister?" As she said this, Mrs. Xu became frightened.
Crown Princess, how come her daughter has the chance to become the Crown Princess?
"Second Aunt," Xu Yin came over, "I'll tell you the truth, what the Chu family values is the relationship with the Yan family, you don't have to feel inferior because of your family background. Mr. Chu Jiu said that he thinks the second sister's temper is very
Okay, so I am willing to form this marriage. I don’t know what you think of him, but is he still attractive to you?"
Mrs. Xu Er stroked her chest, looked at her husband, and replied: "The Prince of Chu is a talented person, so there is nothing to fault."
Xu Yin nodded and warned carefully: "Their family situation is complicated. Although the title is higher than that of King Dongjiang, after the second sister married, life was definitely not as comfortable as the elder sister. This is why the marriage of Prince Chu was not easy."
The backyard of Prince Yu's Mansion is also well known to everyone. Mrs. Xu Er nodded and expressed her understanding.
Xu An hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's think about it carefully."
Xu Yin smiled and nodded: "Second uncle and second aunt slowly think about it. If you think it's acceptable, find a day to see each other and ask the second sister what you mean. If you don't like it, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about offending others."
After finishing the matter, Xu Yin stayed with his father for a while and then went back.
Within two days, a letter came from the Duke's office, and Xu An and his wife agreed.
Although there is trouble in the backyard of Prince Yu's Mansion, it is because of Prince Yu. Chu Jiu himself is clean and tidy, so there is nothing to worry about. The trouble is a little troublesome, but not at all, it may not be Xu Jia's turn.
As for the marriage proposal to Xu Yin, Xu An and his wife did not take it seriously. Under the circumstances at that time, the purpose of asking for marriage was to form an alliance. There was no emotional entanglement between the two of them, so there was no need to care.
The subsequent meeting is just a process. After all, both parties know the details and have met before.
Soon, the two families decided on the marriage before going off to war.
When Alu found out, he felt very regretful.
"Why didn't I think of that? You don't have sisters in your family, but she does!" He said to Yan Ling.
Xu Yin replied rudely: "Don't think about it, can you and Prince Chu be the same? Even if you ask, our family will not agree."
"Why?"
"Didn't I tell you last time? My father can't accept you as his adopted son, and of course he can't get married. Isn't this the same truth? Besides, Prince Chu thinks my second sister is good, so he asked to marry you.
What's going on? Are you just joining in the fun?"
Alu scratched his head and chuckled.
He is only seventeen years old, and he has no intention of getting married yet. However, he is the Lord of Great Liang, and it is his responsibility to reproduce offspring.
Yan Ling waved: "Stop talking about such trivial matters, come here quickly and figure out when your Daliang troops will set off, which road they will take, and where they will meet. The day of dispatching troops is getting closer and closer, so I still have time to talk nonsense here.
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Alu hurried over: "I know, I know."
At this time, there was also a conversation in the Duke of Wei's mansion in the capital.
When Mr. Zhao Liu went back, it was already dark. He found that the main hall was brightly lit, and when he saw the entourage guarding the door, he was suddenly surprised: "Uncle Li! Why are you here? Is my father here?"
The attendant smiled and saluted him: "The third master is worried about the young master, so he came here specially to have a look."
The Sixth Prince of Zhao was filled with joy. Since he went out with the army last year, he has never been back once. It has been a year since he saw his family.
He hurried into the house and saw his father sitting there drinking tea.
"Father!"
The third master of the Zhao family looks very similar to Mr. Zhao Liu. He looks like an elegant middle-aged man. When he saw Zhao Liu, a gentle smile appeared on his face: "Xiao Liu."
He quickly looked Zhao Liu up and down, and felt relieved: "Looking at you, you've had a good year. As a father, you can rest assured."
Zhao Liu smiled happily and said, "I miss you, my mother, and my younger brothers and sisters very much when I am away from home. Are they okay?"
"Everything is fine." Mr. Zhao told him everything about his family.
Zhao Liu listened to the stories about his mother and younger siblings and felt homesick.
After talking about the chores, Master Zhao became serious: "Xiao Liu, do you know why my father came to the capital this time?"
"But there are instructions at home? Father, please tell me."
Mr. Zhao San said: "You successfully climbed up to Yan Er last time and became a marquis. You did a good job. Your seventh uncle went back to say that you were wrong, but your grandfather scolded you."
He had written about this in his letter, but he was afraid that it would fall into the hands of others, so he did not elaborate. Zhao Liu was relieved now that he had received the letter.
"No wonder there has been no news about Uncle Qi since he returned."
Mr. Zhao mocked: "He was fully responsible for what happened last time, but he failed. But it was you who was repeatedly squeezed out by him and took advantage of you. How could he have the nerve to show off?"
Zhao Liu smiled and said: "I have joined in. Father, I have said before that Yan Er is not an ordinary person. Do you believe it now? In a few days, troops will be sent to conquer Jiang Yi. I have decided to join the army, and I will definitely make more decisions this time.
A great achievement."
Unexpectedly, after he finished speaking, Mr. Zhao's face showed no joy.
Zhao Liu couldn't help but feel a sudden feeling in his heart and became anxious: "Father, does it mean that my family doesn't want me to go?"