Wang Wei stepped into the Zhao family's inner house.
Zhao Xiyan smiled and stood up to greet him.
Looking at that beautiful smile, Wang Wei was in a trance for a moment.
On February 17, the prince's birthday, she was still full of jealousy towards Zhao Xiyan. In the blink of an eye, a few months later, her life was turned upside down. Thinking about the past again, it felt like a lifetime ago.
Zhao Xiyan seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. She chuckled and said, "Do you remember that day at Beihai Palace?"
There was nothing embarrassing to admit. Wang Wei nodded and smiled self-deprecatingly: "Now that I think about it, I used to be narrow-minded and overestimated my abilities, so I deserved to suffer some hardships."
Zhao Xiyan glanced at her and said warmly: "No one is born to endure hardship. We all live for a better life."
Wang Wei's eyes flashed with water and her voice trembled: "My father joined the bandits and killed many officers and soldiers, and now he has escaped without a trace. Do I deserve a better life?"
Two tears fell from the corners of his eyes.
Zhao Xiyan sighed softly and gave Wang Wei a clean handkerchief.
Wang Wei covered her eyes with a handkerchief, turned her head to the side, shrugged her shoulders slightly, and cried silently.
Her former best friend now avoids her. She is like mud on the roadside or bed bugs in the gutter. No one wants to touch her. Only Zhao Xiyan and Ye Qinyao do not dislike her and interact with her all the time.
Today, Zhao Xiyan specially posted a message to invite her. She probably knew about Li Xiao's departure and specially comforted her...
Wang Wei sobbed silently for a moment, then wiped her tears with a handkerchief and turned around: "I'm sorry, I lost my temper."
Zhao Xiyan said softly: "Wang Wei, I don't sympathize with you. I respect you. In this world, it is not easy for a woman to live independently, let alone you have to take care of two young children. If you can do this,
Enough to deserve everyone’s respect.”
Wang Wei took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Don't worry, I can hold on."
After a pause, he whispered again: "In my current situation, I can't get married, and no one dares to marry me. I don't think about anything, I just want to raise the eldest brother Erlang well, even if I can be right with the eldest brother Erlang
Brother."
"My father...if Wang Tong dares to come to me privately, I will never recognize him."
Wang Wei took another deep breath, straightened her back, and seemed to be telling Zhao Xiyan, but also seemed to be saying to herself: "I will definitely be able to hold on."
"In this world, except for life and death, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." Zhao Xiyan looked at Wang Wei: "Wang Wei, live well."
You have completely escaped the miserable fate of your previous life. Now, live well.
Love is not necessary, nor is it the only thing in life.
Wang Wei seemed to understand the meaning of Zhao Xiyan's words and nodded heavily: "Yes, I have passed the most difficult time. I will live well in the future."
…
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and it was July 16th.
The weather is unbearably hot, but it cannot stop the people of Beihai County from enjoying the fun.
"Hurry and take a look, the prince has brought someone to the Zhao family to hire someone."
"The betrothal gift comes one load at a time. I'm going to burn a stick of incense as fast as I can. I haven't finished walking yet. How much do we need as a betrothal gift?"
"Look at your worthless character who has never seen the world. If you are hired by the majestic Prince of Beihai, of course you must be luxurious."
The Zhao clan members in Zhaojiafang were also speechless.
What a betrothal gift this is! It must have filled the Zhao family’s inner palace!
The third great-uncle chuckled, showing a bright front tooth, and said to the granddaughter beside him: "Girl, do you see, this is what a young man should look like when marrying his sweetheart, with dignity, pomp, and giving everything he can. You will grow up in the future.
When I get older, I have to look for a future husband like your sixth aunt."
The little girl was a little embarrassed at being told that, and whispered: "I'm not as beautiful or smart as my sixth aunt."
That's true.
The third great-uncle laughed: "Silly girl, not to mention the Zhao family, even the entire Qingzhou, there is no second Zhao Xiyan."
Of course, there is no second Xu Jing.
This is truly a match made in heaven!
The Prince of Beihai, who was riding a snow-white horse and dressed in rich clothes, got off his horse after entering Zhaojiafang. As he walked, he greeted the people of Zhaojiafang. When he saw his third great-uncle, he even stepped forward and saluted.
The third great-uncle Yile said: "Your Majesty, don't waste time here. Go in quickly to meet your future father-in-law and future daughter-in-law."
Xu Jing grinned: "That won't delay me from paying tribute to my third great-uncle."
The third great-uncle was coaxed into laughing.
The proud Xu Jing entered the Zhao family's house accompanied by his friend Zheng Xuanqing.
Brothers Zhao Yuanming and Zhao Yuanxiu greeted them together, as well as several of Zhao Xiyan's cousins. Xu Jing was very familiar with them, but meeting them today was different.
Xu Jing stepped forward and bowed: "My son-in-law has met my father-in-law."
He wanted to call him father-in-law for a long time!
Everyone laughed.
Zhao Yuanxiu smiled and joked: "Is the Crown Prince so anxious to change his tune?"
Xu Jing smiled cheekily and said: "To be honest, uncle, I've been looking forward to this day until my neck grows long!"
The crowd roared with laughter.
Zhao Yuanming was angry and funny. In the past, he would have scolded the rash students. Now, they are all stupid sons-in-law, so just tolerate it!
…
"Miss, the Crown Prince has arrived."
"Miss, the betrothal gifts sent by the crown prince are so large that the warehouse cannot accommodate them at all, so they have to be placed in the yard for the time being."
"Miss, Miss, Miss..."
Zhao Xiyan still couldn't show her face, and stayed in the boudoir accompanied by Zhao Suxin and Ye Qinyao. The little maid Primrose Marigold ran back and forth, chirping like a magpie on the branch.
Zhao Xiyan's mouth was filled with a smile and she didn't say much.
Betrothal is a big deal, and King Beihai and Princess Beihai have specially prepared a generous betrothal gift.
She doesn't care whether the betrothal gift is rich or not. In her previous life, she was a noble concubine in the palace, doting exclusively on the Sixth Palace, and possessing all the world's rarest treasures including gold, silver, jade and so on.
However, it is always a joyful thing for her future husband's family to be so grand and give her the dignity of the future concubine.
Hosta came to report in surprise and fun: "Miss, the Crown Prince is here."
This Xu Jing is really fooling around. Why are you still coming to her yard today?
Under the joking gazes of her cousin and friends, Zhao Xiyan's cheeks warmed slightly and she cleared her throat: "Host, you go and send a message to ask the prince to go to the front yard..."
It's already too late.
The crown prince, who was dressed in brilliant clothes, had already opened the door and walked in.
Zhao Suxin and Ye Qinyao held back their laughter and left quickly.
Zhao Xiyan said angrily: "Everyone is watching, why are you here again?"
Xu Jing is always the confident one: "Today I am engaged and signed a marriage contract. You and I are an unmarried couple. Let me see what happened to you? Who dares to laugh at me? Try laughing in front of me."
