After hearing Shi Xin's words, Xia Ming's heart moved. However, he pretended not to believe it on the surface, squinted his eyes and smiled: "Shi Xin, I didn't expect that you look quite honest, but you turn out to be so cunning."
"Last time in your East China Sea, Qin Tian came forward and killed my vulture, which earned you a lot of face in the East China Sea. Including the Jin Yihou, you are so grateful to Qin Tian."
"I think you are eager to be tied up with Qin Tian."
"What's the plot behind you coming to me?"
Obviously, Xia Ming was skeptical about what Shi Xin said. Because in any case, Jin Yihou did not agree with the marriage, and this position was very clear.
As for what Shi Xin said about the old enmity between Jin Yihou and Qin Tian, he didn't believe it either.
If there was really a grudge, why didn't Jin Yihou come to him himself? As long as they explained the matter clearly and reached a consensus, they could kill Qin Tian with both hands.
Seeing that Xia Ming didn't believe it, Shi Xin had no choice but to tell the story of Jin Yihou's trip to the seven southern provinces.
At that time, the old island owner of Donghai passed away not long ago, and Wang Mian took charge of Donghai as the Marquis of Jinyi. On the one hand, he wanted to make some achievements and convince the public.
In addition, Wang Mian is also very ambitious and wants to further expand the territory of the East China Sea in his own hands.
Therefore, after comparison, he set his sights on the fat piece of Southern Seven Provinces.
Looking at the overall situation of the wealthy families in the country, it goes without saying that the Imperial family occupies the Central Plains. They are the head of the five major wealthy families, and they are relatives of the emperor and the country. No one can shake their status.
Then, there is the Qin family in the west and the Xia family in the north. They are also ruthless characters.
Let alone annexing others in the East China Sea, everything will be fine if they are not annexed by others. Besides, the East China Sea is far away from the west and north, and separated by the south and the Central Plains. Geographically speaking, it is not suitable.
There are only seven southern provinces.
Not only is it bordering the East China Sea, but more importantly, the Qi family that previously dominated the south was swept away by Long Yin because of their cultivation of Gu. The south has been empty for a long time, a mess without a backbone.
This is a good time to get a piece of the pie.
In fact, it wasn't just Wang Mian who wanted to get a share of the South, the Lao Qin family had already set their sights here earlier.
The spies and agents they installed among the local big families were much more sinister and sinister than those arranged by Wang Mian.
Because Wang Mian underestimated the enemy, he was severely slapped in the face by Qin Tian when Qin Tian took over the general merchant alliance of the seven southern provinces. To be honest, this tone never came out.
Shi Xin patiently told these old stories about Wang, and saw Xia Ming's eyes twinkling. It was obvious that Xia Ming believed it.
"So, what our Lord Marquis means is that although the eldest lady has feelings for Qin Tian, he does not want the eldest lady to end up with Qin Tian."
"This private meeting was indeed caused by the eldest lady's private impulsiveness. She just wanted to see Qin Tian one last time before getting married."
"From now on, I will cut off my love and be a good young lady of the Xia family."
"As for what Young Master Xia saw today, it was all a misunderstanding. Our eldest lady's perfect body has never been tarnished. This will naturally be verified by Young Master Xia after we get married tomorrow."
"If what I say is even remotely false, please behead me!"
"Hahahaha!" Xia Ming burst into laughter, patted Shi Xin's shoulder, and said affectionately: "Old Shi, look how scared you are. If I cut off your head, we will be a family immediately. We will never be together again.
Don’t say angry words!”
"Please go back and tell your Lord Marquis that the Xia family and Donghai have common interests."
"I, Xia Ming, am also deeply devoted to you, Miss Donghai Wang, and I will remain loyal until death."
"After we get married tomorrow, we will be a family. I promise that we will advance and retreat together with Donghai."
Shi Xin said happily: "What about Qin Tian?"
Xia Ming gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry!"
"He won't see the sun tomorrow!"
Shi Xin sighed deliberately and said with some regret: "Although Qin Tian helped me defeat the vulture last time, logically speaking, I should thank him."
"However, as a person from Donghai, I am the ghost of Donghai. I have to consider the overall situation of Donghai."