Bai Cao had many worries, and Bai Ling was even more of a victim. Bai Cao did not plan to go back to Yang's house so early and stayed in Bai Mansion to accompany Bai Ling.
Privately, Bai Cao did not want Bai Ling and Bai Ling to break up.
But when it got dark, Bai Wei still didn't go home.
Bai Ling was furious, but he didn't stop Baicao from sending people out to look for Bai Wei. He also sent people out himself.
The capital seems to have good security, but that's just a facade. There are many people doing illegal business secretly.
Once Bai Wei is alone, she is very likely to be in danger. After all, she is just a girl and doesn't know how to box or kick.
Xiao Mansion.
Xiao Muqing looked at her parents and brother in disbelief. She had only been back in Beijing for a long time, and were they going to abandon her?
Looking at Shangguan Yu who was like an old monk in trance, Xiao Muqing felt even more heartbroken.
The reason why the family is so angry is because of the existence of Shangguan Yu. Otherwise, even if Bai Ling is kind to the Xiao family, the Xiao family will not let a legitimate daughter marry to a remote place that cannot bring any benefits to the family.
"Father, mother, Qing'er was really confused this time and did not want to harm Bai Ling. Qing'er also couldn't bear to see her brother falling in love with Bai Ling and having a lover but not being able to get married. That's why..."
"Shut up!" Mr. Xiao shouted angrily, but he looked at Shangguan Yu who was checking from the corner of his eye, "No matter how many reasons you have, you should not attack the current princess, let alone set up your brother!
The country has its own laws, and every family has its own rules. If you are unwilling to accept such an arrangement, my father will not mind sending you to a nunnery."
"Mother, don't you love Qing'er the most? Please beg me for mercy. My daughter is the legitimate daughter of the Xiao family. If she marries a country man, what will be the reputation of the Xiao family? Mother! My daughter is the legitimate daughter of a noble family.
Even if you are a queen, how can you bear to let your daughter live the life of Qin's concubine in the future?" Xiao Muqing cried and begged.
"Master." Mrs. Xiao turned her head and looked at Master Xiao.
"A loving mother often loses her children. If you hadn't spoiled her, she would have been so ignorant. spoiling a spoiled child is like killing a child. While she still has one left, hurry up and prepare a dowry. Be sure to marry her off within a month.
Otherwise, don't blame me as a father for being rude." Mr. Xiao just slapped the table angrily.
Mrs. Xiao is the leader in the inner courtyard, but when faced with this situation, she doesn't know what to do.
"Pack your things immediately and prepare for the marriage with peace of mind. If you are not satisfied with the marriage, then leave the Xiao family. The Xiao family can also save a share of the dowry."
After Mr. Xiao finished speaking, he wanted to walk away, but then he realized that Shangguan Yu was still sitting in the hall.
As the head of an aristocratic family, Mr. Xiao is not afraid of Shangguan Yu, the eldest son.
But Mr. Xiao didn't dare to bet. If Shangguan Yu really refused to let him go and made Xiao Muqing's actions public, the Xiao family's reputation would be affected.
Not only the entire Xiao family, Mr. Xiao as the head of the family may also have to abdicate in favor of others.
As a direct descendant, Mr. Xiao was unwilling to let go of his power, so he had to sacrifice his daughter who had grown up without him.
"Prince Shangguan, are you satisfied?" Mr. Xiao narrowed his eyes and asked in an extremely unhappy tone.
"Master Xiao is selfless, I have nothing to say." Shangguan Yu sneered in his heart, but there was no expression on his face.
If something happened to Bai Ling, his life might not be saved, but Xiao Muqing's punishment would be to be married off.
In Shangguan Yu's view, Mr. Xiao's handling was biased, but it was not good for him to interfere in the Xiao family's affairs.
"Brother Shangguan, why are you doing this to me? You know that I like you, but why am I not good enough that you would rather be with a village girl than marry me?" Xiao Muqing knew her end.
Nothing will change, so I want to fight for myself one last time.
"Ling'er is the most beautiful woman in the world, how can you compare with her? I would never abandon a pearl for sesame seeds," Shangguan Yu said ruthlessly.
Xiao Muqing felt that the sky was dark before her eyes, she murmured something, and fainted in the hall.
This incident did not alarm the government, and the Xiao family did not kick her out of the house. Naturally, Xiao Muqing was still the eldest daughter of the Xiao family, and she was immediately carried to the guest room to rest by the waiting ladies.
Mr. Xiao was upset and simply walked away. The family was left to Xiao Muqing to do whatever he wanted, and he would not participate anymore.
"My poor daughter!" As soon as Mr. Xiao left, Mrs. Xiao threw herself at Xiao Muqing, hugged her and started crying.
"Mother!" Xiao Muqing cried out in pain.
For the feelings that never belonged to her, and for the uncertain future.
Shangguan Yu glanced at the mother and daughter, stood up and left, so as not to dirty his ears.
Xiao Mu also wanted to leave, but was stopped by Xiao Muqing.
"Brother, you said you would protect Qing'er for the rest of your life. Why did you do this to me?" Xiao Muqing shouted sadly.
Xiao Mu paused slightly, but did not look back.
"Please return my gentle and kind sister to me, can you?" Xiao Mu was heartbroken and her voice was trembling.
Ever since Xiao Muqing was born, Xiao Mu vowed to protect her when she grew up.
Even if Xiao Muqing did something wrong, Xiao Mu chose to forgive her.
But this time, Xiao Mu felt cold-hearted. He really couldn't afford to take away a sister who even plotted against his own brother, and he couldn't protect her.
Perhaps Xiao Muqing never thought about it deeply and planned this incident just for her own personal reasons.
But even though Bai Ling didn't have a backstage, she was still a princess conferred by the emperor.
If Xiao Mu is really accused of being innocent, and is discovered in public, no matter how the matter is handled, the Xiao family's reputation will be irreparable, and Xiao Mu's life will be stained.
The point is, what would the emperor think?
Has the Xiao family become so big that they are not even afraid of the imperial power? They even want to fight against the princess.
Using the future and lives of the entire Xiao family to protect Xiao Muqing, Xiao Mu, as the young master, had no choice but to choose.
"Brother!" Xiao Muqing was really scared.
In the entire Xiao family, the person who loves Xiao Muqing the most is not her parents, but her brother Xiao Mu.
Now that Xiao Mu has left decisively, it means that everything has not turned around.
The desperate Xiao Muqing's heart-rending shouts made Xiao Mu's steps become messy and his speed became faster, almost escaping from the Xiao Mansion.
The outside world does not know about the Xiao family. The Xiao family keeps it tightly covered, and the Bai family and Shangguan Yu will not say anything to the outside world.
Bai Wei, who had never returned home after leaving Xiao's house, had been hiding near Xiao's house, wanting to wait for Xiao Mu to come out and say happy birthday to him, and also wanted to see if he would be sad.
Bai Wei knew that she could not comfort Xiao Mu, so she could feel at ease by staying with him.
Xiao Mu's thoughts were confused and he did not go out in the carriage. He walked aimlessly alone and bumped into passers-by and vendors several times. He kept moving forward without even saying an apology.
Bai Wei followed behind, not only making amends, but also compensating the vendor's money. Otherwise, if she didn't know who Xiao Mu was, she wouldn't be able to beat him up.
In the end, Xiao Mu chose a tavern, sat in the corner and drank heavily, hoping to get drunk and relieve his worries.
Bai Wei was afraid that something would happen to Xiao Mu, so she sat not far away and watched. She was so distressed that she burst into tears, and her resentment against Bai Ling became even deeper.
"Master Xiao..." Bai Wei called in a low voice, but she didn't have the courage to sit next to Xiao Mu. She didn't know that her face had already burst into tears, which attracted many people's attention. (To be continued)