Only Nanshan Village knew that Shangguan Yu went to the Bai family to propose marriage.
The official media was brought from Zixiao City, so the news was not spread.
After Mrs. Ouyang learned that Bai Ling came to Beijing to receive the reward, she had been feeling uneasy, fearing that there would be some development between Ouyang Xun and Bai Ling, and she would have to marry Bai Ling as his wife.
So they discussed it with the prefect at night and decided to hire the Bai family as an equal wife. In their view, this was Bai Ling's superiority to them, and it was also the greatest sincerity of the Ouyang family.
Shangguan Yu, who was on his way, had no idea that his little girl was being noticed in such a humiliating way.
Beijing.
Bai Ling received the invitation from the Xiao family. Although it was a bit unexpected, he still cooperated with Xiao Mu and had some friendship with Xiao Muqing, so he came to visit with gifts.
There was a Hua Xiangrong sign, but Bai Ling only brought two sets of hard-covered skin care products and two jars of fruit wine. The price was around a thousand taels, which was quite affordable.
Mrs. Xiao was very satisfied with Bai Ling's knowledge and interest, and her words became a bit warm, and she left Bai Ling to have lunch.
"I think you are also a person who knows etiquette. Since Zi Heng is interested in you, I, as a mother, can't stop you. It's just that you are from a farmer's family, so you can't be the head wife of a century-old family like the Xiao family. If
You also have Zi Heng in your heart, so you invited yourself to the title of princess and become Zi Heng's concubine."
While Xiao Muqing went to change her clothes, Mrs. Xiao said in a benevolent tone.
Bai Linghaoxuan squirted the tea in his mouth and looked at Mrs. Xiao who was sitting upright in disbelief. He wanted to ask her if her head was kicked by a donkey.
"I don't know where Mrs. Xiao heard the rumor. I only have business dealings with Mr. Xiao. We have no personal friendship, let alone any private exchanges. The Xiao family is a century-old family, and there are many people who are willing to take concubines, even if they are noble concubines.
I, Bai Ling, am not talented. I would rather keep the title of princess than compete with others for the position of concubine. It is really too high to reach me."
Bai Ling suppressed her smile. The feeling of being humiliated made her want to get angry, but in the end she endured it.
"Are you teasing my son's feelings?" Mrs. Xiao thought Bai Ling would burst into tears of gratitude, and immediately asked angrily after hearing her rejection.
"It's true that Young Master Xiao is a handsome young master, but it doesn't mean that he will fall in love with all women. Bai Ling is not talented, but he has been favored by the royal family and has the title of princess. He has a deep conscience and cannot do such stupid things as asking for his dismissal. Then,
It's disrespectful to the Tian family. No matter how good the Xiao family is, it's the Xiao family's business. Bai Ling thinks that she is very satisfied with her current life, and there is really no reason to let the main wife not be a concubine instead of being a concubine."
Bai Ling's tone was a bit tougher, almost saying that Mrs. Xiao's words were disrespectful to the royal family.
How heartless would it be to give up the title of princess in order to become a concubine of the Xiao family?
I really don't understand where Mrs. Xiao's confidence comes from, or maybe she has always been confused.
"Bai Ling, do you still want to be Zi Heng's wife? Don't even look at your best!" Mrs. Xiao slapped the table angrily.
Bai Ling, who was about to say goodbye, gave himself a perfunctory blessing and sneered:
"Mrs. Xiao is wrong. I have never thought about marrying Mr. Xiao. Whether it is a wife or a concubine, it is not within my scope of consideration. Compared with being a woman in a deep house and compound, I have no freedom from now on and share a life with many women.
Man, I would rather marry a trafficker or find a husband. Don’t worry, Mrs. Xiao, I have never thought about this before, and I will never think about it in the future."
"I, the princess, still have some matters to deal with, so I will not stay at the Xiao Mansion for dinner today. I will take my leave."
After saying that, Bai Ling left without looking back. He didn't want to stay here for another moment, and he couldn't even breathe easily.
Before Haitang left, she took a deep look at Mrs. Xiao. She dared to humiliate her master like this. She could never let it go.
"What a big-hearted person! Haha! This is jealousy. Since ancient times, men have had three wives and four concubines. Does she still want to occupy Zi Heng?" Mrs. Xiao was so angry that she slapped the table several times and shouted:
"Come here, hurry up and call the young master back. I have something important to talk to the young master!"
Xiao Muqing naturally knew what happened in the front yard, but she didn't expect it to be so unpleasant.
"Why would she disagree? With her status, even if Shangguan brother likes her, she can't be the crown prince's concubine. Isn't it bad to marry my brother?" Xiao Muqing clutched the handkerchief tightly, her expression dark and unclear.
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Xiao Muqing has been planning since she learned that Bai Ling had entered the capital.
I thought that Bai Ling would have "self-awareness", especially after coming to Xiao Mansion, she would feel that such a century-old noble family is beyond her reach, otherwise she would not have such an idea.
"It's Bai Ling who doesn't know the current affairs. Miss, don't worry about a peasant girl who doesn't know the current affairs. Your health is important." Biyun advised.
"It's just that I'm troublesome. I thought this would be good for everyone, but I didn't expect her to be so arrogant. It's just that I don't understand her well enough."
Xiao Muqing bit her lip and lowered her eyelashes so that no one could see her thoughts.
"I'm afraid that my brother will be unhappy. After all, he doesn't know about this."
Biyun and Qianyun looked at each other and said nothing.
The young master is the young master of the Xiao family. If you offend him, you will not have a good life. I hope they will not be implicated. Otherwise, a beating will be a light one, but if you betray him, you will have no chance of survival.
Not to mention what the Xiao family was thinking, Bai Ling was really angry.
After getting on the carriage, Bai Ling couldn't bear it anymore and punched the carriage.
"Hurry up and explain everything at hand. We will go back in a few days." Bai Ling calmly said after a while.
"Master, there is no need to be angry about this. After you and Prince Shangguan are engaged, look at how painful Mrs. Xiao's face will be." Haitang was also very angry, but as she never revealed her emotions, she would not let anyone see it.
"I just rushed back to get engaged, and then asked people to announce this happy event to the capital! She is still a lady from a noble family, and she can't speak with her brains. If it weren't for Xiao Mu's face, I really wanted to give her a few slaps on the spot! Yipin
Is Madam great? Although my rank is not as high as hers, my honor as a princess is earned by my own ability, not by men."
Bai Ling was so angry that he naturally had no scruples in speaking.
"What the hell! I am destined to only compete for favors around one man in my life, and my eyes will only be on the one-third of an acre in the backyard. I don't know which girl has been so bad for eight lifetimes that she will end up with such a mother-in-law.
.It is really sad that the Xiao family has such a mistress!"
After venting his anger, Bai Ling became a little less angry.
No matter what, Bai Ling would not spread these words to anyone else, just to avoid getting into trouble for himself.
But Bai Ling didn't know that she wanted to keep her mouth shut, but Mrs. Xiao didn't care about her reputation and asked people to let the news out before Xiao Mu returned home.
Soon there was new news in the capital. Princess Jixiang, who had been gifted by the emperor, had great vision. She actually wanted to be Young Master Xiao's official wife, and she also wanted Young Master Xiao to never take concubines in his life.
After all, she is from a farmer's family, has high ambitions but low abilities, and is also jealous. Such a woman cannot be married into the family.
When Princess Han heard the news, it had already spread all over the capital. She was so angry that she was about to announce that Bai Ling was the future crown princess of the Han Palace, but luckily Princess Yayang stopped her.
"Auntie, don't be angry. If we say something at this time, someone might take advantage of her and harm Bai Ling. It's better not to mention it now. When the marriage is finalized, our Han Palace will show its protection for Bai Ling, and