No. 1 Girl in the Imperial City

Chapter 113 Willing to be a concubine? (two chapters in one)
Regent's House
Xie Yan sat on the main seat, looking indifferently at Xie Chengyou who was kneeling in front of him.

"You said, you want to take Shen Lingxiang as a concubine?" Xie Yan asked lightly.

Xie Chengyou knelt on the ground with his head lowered and his eyes staring at the ground, for fear of accidentally revealing the emotions in his eyes at this moment.

Kneeling in front of a man who is only ten years older than himself and proclaiming his father and king, and having to ask for instructions on everything, such aggrievedness is by no means something ordinary people can understand.

But no matter how aggrieved Xie Chengyou was, he could only kneel down and reply more respectfully in front of this man, "Yes, Father. My son..."

Xie Yan said: "Needless to say, this king knows."

Xie Chengyou's heart shuddered, and a bit of shame appeared on his face.He was even more horrified in his heart, he thought that Xie Yan didn't want to care about him at all, but he didn't expect that he would know about his affairs so quickly!
Xie Yan really doesn't care much about Xie Chengyou's affairs, what he cares about is how to find out the people behind Xie Chengyou.

Perhaps because of fear of Xie Yan, since he returned to Shangyong, the person who provoked Xie Chengyou at the beginning has never made any movement.

If he didn't know the details of Xie Chengyou, Xie Yan might have suspected that the so-called mysterious person was nothing at all, and everything from the beginning to the end was planned by Xie Chengyou himself.

It's just that now that the car has overturned accidentally, the responsibility is shifted to the so-called mysterious person.

Xie Chengyou didn't dare to excuse himself, so he could only say in a low voice: "Everything is the fault of my son, please punish my father."

Xie Yan said: "It's not a big deal, since you two agree with each other, you can handle it yourself. It's just."

Xie Chengyou waited for Xie Yan's next words with some trepidation, and only heard Xie Yan say: "If you make a decision, someone from the mansion will come to talk about it for you. But how the Luo family reacts, you will bear the consequences yourself." The implication , even if he bears the name of a father and son, he will bear the anger of the Luo family for him.

Xie Chengyou hated secretly in his heart, Xie Yan pushed the three tubes, he made a small fuss so low that his father seemed to be screaming for nothing.

It's just that he didn't regard Xie Yan as his father, and Xie Yan obviously didn't regard him as his son.

Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, Xie Chengyou didn't dare to say more, he could only respectfully say yes, then got up and left.

After Xie Chengyou left, Gu Jue and Wei Changting came out from the room.

Wei Changting smiled with great interest: "Fortunately, I thought that Mr. Xuan Yu had a deep affection for that girl, but he risked offending the Luo family and wanted to make secret arrangements with her, but it turned out he was just planning to take a concubine? It's too urgent."

Since you just want to take a concubine, why offend the Luo family?
Treat the second girl of the Luo family well, marry her first, and then take concubines.

Is there something wrong with Xie Chengyou's brain?
Gu Jue said: "He tormented the second girl of the Luo family, probably because of other girls."

It's just for my own pride.He wants power, but he is unwilling to admit that he is a person who fawns on others for the sake of power.So after the girl of the other family expressed her love for him, she could hurt him vigorously.As if torturing someone else's girl can prove that he is really a high-spirited person.

If the second girl of the Luo family is really arrogant and domineering, she has always dismissed him.Keep him as obedient as a dog all the time.

Compared with Wei Changting, who was born in a wealthy family, Gu Jue, who was born in a lower class, was obviously able to resolve Xie Chengyou's contradictory mentality.

Xie Yan frowned, and said: "This king came to you to discuss these trivial matters, to talk about business."

Hearing that Wei Changting raised his eyebrows slightly, Gu Jue's face also had a rare disintegration.Although the prince doesn't usually like to listen to such gossip, he will not show such obvious patience.

He looked sideways at Wei Changting, who waved his folding fan and gave him a meaningful smile.

Wei Changting didn't focus on this question. He heard from his mother that the Eldest Princess is busy with some interesting things these days. He thinks that when he leaves the Regent's Mansion, he can go to the Princess Mansion and talk to the Eldest Princess by the way. The situation of Qin Qian.

"The envoy Gao Yu just sent He Ruomuti a letter, saying that he wants to talk about it tomorrow. It seems that Gao Yu is going to give in." Wei Changting said.

Xie Yan didn't have any joy on his face, nodded and said: "He Ruomuti can't be teasing in Shangyong for a long time. If he is away for a long time, I'm afraid he can't rest assured." King Gao Yu is not young anymore. The contradiction of the position of the prince is also not small.

Gu Jue nodded and said: "Wrong, and if the alliance agreement between the two countries can be negotiated for a long time, I am afraid that some people in Gao Yu will take the opportunity to make trouble. The conditions proposed by the Gao Yu people were too harsh, so it may be that they want to take advantage of the opportunity thinking. Tomorrow should be able to ascertain their bottom line."

Wei Changting frowned and said, "Gao Yuren has been in close contact with King Ning these days, that old bastard of King Ning."

Xie Yan said: "No, King Ning is a fool, and it won't do him any good to hold back on this kind of thing. Why haven't you done what I ordered you before?"

This was said to Wei Changting, upon hearing this, Wei Changting immediately put on a handsome face.

Gu Jue raised his eyebrows curiously. Although Wei Changting was reliable, he always insisted on the prince's orders with all his strength. It was the first time he had to wait for the prince to specifically ask.

Wei Changting glanced at Gu Jue, and lamented with distress, "My lord, is what you ordered done by a human? That's the son of Prince Ning's mansion, it's just a cat or a dog."

Xie Yan said coldly: "You said earlier that you couldn't do it, so I ordered Xiying to do it."

Of course, Wei Changting can make people question his ability, so he quickly said: "It can be done! It can definitely be done! The preparations are almost done, and I promise to finish it before this time tomorrow!"

Only then did Xie Yan nod, not to pursue further.

When the two came out of the Prince Regent's Mansion, Gu Jue asked, "Need help?"

Wei Changting shook his head, "Yes."

"Then what are you doing like this?"

Wei Changting sighed, "Do you know what the prince asked me to do?"

"can say?"

Wei Changting looked hopeless, "He said Prince Ning's hand was too long, and he wanted me to break one of his legs."

The matter was not particularly troublesome, but it would be very troublesome if someone found out, so he had to make more arrangements to be safe.

"." The hand is too long, why break the leg?
Gu Jue was thinking wildly and unreliably.

Shen Lingxiang still didn't go to the academy the next day, but this time Xie Yuan didn't bother Luo Junyao.

Seeing Xie Yuan in Su Yutang during lunch, her face was very haggard, obviously she didn't sleep well last night.

Although what happened yesterday was related to Xie Yuan, not only was she punished by King Mu to kneel for a long time, she was also reprimanded by her parents afterwards.

This made Xie Yuan, who already felt innocent, feel resentful.

However, she also knew that her elder brother was much more important than herself in the eyes of both her grandfather and her parents.

With nowhere to vent his anger, Xie Yuan even had a few pimples on his forehead.

Xie Yan didn't break his promise, and the head of the Regent's Palace arranged for someone to bring Xie Chengyou to the door to propose marriage.

Fortunately, he chose a time when all three of the Luo family, father and son, were there.

The Su family heard that something was wrong when the steward of the Prince Regent's Mansion sought a meeting with Young Master Xuan Yu for the purpose of proposing to Shen Lingxiang.

You must know that there is a clear and complete process for the official marriage of the rich and powerful.

From Nacai, asking names, Najib, Nazheng, asking for a date, and welcoming in person, there must be no less steps in the six rituals.How can there be someone who only sends a steward of the inner government and the groom's officer to come directly to the door?
If any family came to ask Ming Xiang and Jun Yao to marry him like this, she would kick them out without asking Luo Yun's opinion.

It's just that she remembered the unclear relationship between Xie Chengyou and Shen Lingxiang behind the scenes, and Luo Jinyan came to tell her this morning that if someone comes to the Regent's Palace, don't drive him away.

Su had no choice but to order someone to invite the two to the flower hall for tea, and at the same time send someone to invite Luo Yun and Luo Jinyan.

Since it was related to Shen Lingxiang, Su Shi also asked someone to inform Luo Shi and Shen Lingxiang who was not at home today.

Luo Shi and Shen Lingxiang arrived first, and Luo Shi was obviously still a little unclear about the situation.She promised her daughter to tell Mrs. Luo, but it was not so fast. Why did the Prince Regent's House come to propose marriage?

Shen Lingxiang was full of joy, seeing Xie Chengyou sitting on the side couldn't help showing a smile on his face.Soon he pressed down again, lowering his head and standing behind Luo Shi as if shy.

Luo Shi was still a little uneasy, and couldn't help looking at the steward of the Prince Regent's Mansion and Xie Chengyou who were sitting across from her. She always felt that it was not a good thing for her daughter to marry Xie Chengyou and abandon the big tree of the Luo family.

But on the other hand, she also knew that even though her daughter didn't tell her directly, she could see that her relationship with Luo Junyao was different from before.

Whether it was Luo Yun, father and son or Luo Junyao, they all had prejudices against their mother and daughter.In this way, even if she didn't marry Xie Chengyou, her daughter might not have a good family in the future.

Luo's heart was extremely tangled, but there was nothing he could do.He could only secretly hope that everything would go well and that his daughter would be able to marry Mr. Xuan Yu safely and securely.

After a while, Luo Yun, father and son walked in.

Luo Jinyan had a busy night last night, and he didn't go to sleep until it was almost dawn. He just got up now, and there was still a bit of laziness on his face.

Luo Yun sat down and took a sip of tea, and said in a blunt tone, "Mrs. Cai just sent someone to tell me that the Prince Regent's House is here to propose marriage?"

The steward was just following orders, and didn't want to offend Luo Yun.

I had no choice but to stand up and respectfully cup my hands, and said: "The little one has met the great general. The eldest son told the prince yesterday that the eldest son and Miss Shen of your house are in love with each other. He is willing to rely on Miss Shen for life. I ask the prince for permission. The prince has already agreed to what the eldest son said. Please, the younger one was ordered to accompany the Eldest Young Master here today, because he wanted to ask the opinion of the General and Miss Shen's mother, Mrs. Shen."

It stands to reason that even if Shen Lingxiang is only Luo Yun's niece, he shouldn't be so hasty, but the manager left this matter to himself, and explained that he is not marrying a wife or taking a concubine.Obviously, the palace didn't take Shen Lingxiang seriously.

The words were tactful and polite, just to see Luo Yun's attitude.

Luo Yun's face darkened, and he looked at Shen Lingxiang, "What do you say?"

Shen Lingxiang's delicate face was flushed, and she lowered her eyes and said in a low voice: "Lingxiang will let uncle and mother decide everything."

Luo Yun's face became more and more ugly, he left most of these matters in the mansion to his eldest son, and Luo Yun was busy with official duties during this time, so he didn't have time to know what happened yesterday.

Just looking at Shen Lingxiang's appearance, he knew that she was willing. Luo Yun instantly remembered that she and Xie Chengyou had joined hands to plot against his daughter, and his face became more and more gloomy.

The steward of the palace was also surprised, thinking that Luo Yun was dissatisfied with the regent's palace's hasty attitude.

At this moment, Luo Jinyan said indifferently: "Father, since my cousin and Mr. Xuanyu are in love with each other and wish each other well, why not let them be fulfilled?"

Luo Yun still frowned, and gave his eldest son a displeased look.

Luo Jinxing next to him almost jumped up.

Even if Yao Yao doesn't like Xie Chengyou's trash anymore, he can't let this pair of dogs get any better!Shen Lingxiang didn't move before, apart from worrying about the old lady coming back to make trouble, the most important thing was to find out who was behind her.In Luo Jinxing's mind, it's a matter of time to deal with Shen Lingxiang, but now the eldest brother wants to fulfill her and Xie Chengyou, what is this? !

If Shen Lingxiang is really married into the Regent's Palace, it will not be so convenient to deal with her in the future.

Luo Jinyan glanced at his younger brother reassuringly, and said to Luo Yun, "Father, I told Yaoyao about this yesterday, and she has no objection."

Luo Yun said: "Yao Yao is still young, what does she know?"

Luo Jinyan shook his head and said, "She is smarter than ordinary girls, and my father shouldn't treat her like a child who doesn't understand anything."

Sitting by the side, Mrs. Su looked at the mother and daughter who were looking at Luo Yun nervously, with a slight smile on the corners of their lips.

She said softly: "General, Jin Yan is right. Since Miss Shen and Young Master Xuan Yu... are already in love, it's better to make them happy. Otherwise... if something happens later, it will not end well."

These words almost made it clear that she was worried that the two of them would do something scandalous, which would bring down the reputation of the Luo family.

Shen Lingxiang's face turned pale when he heard this, and he couldn't help but turned to look at Luo Jinyan, suspicious that he told Su Shi about what happened yesterday.

Su didn't notice Shen Lingxiang's face, and continued: "Furthermore, Miss Shen has reached her age. Now that she is like this, it may not be easy to find a suitable family."

Luo Yun already hated Shen Lingxiang's plotting against his daughter, and he didn't agree because he was afraid of affecting Luo Junyao, not for Shen Lingxiang.

Since both Luo Jinyan and the Su family said this, Luo Yun thought about it for a while before saying: "Forget it, since you are willing, I don't care about it. This matter...is not the Luo family's business, you can handle it yourself Go." The last sentence was addressed to Luo Shi who was sitting on the side.

Luo Shi was taken aback for a moment, and looked at Luo Yun in astonishment.

Luo Yun means that the Luo family will not arrange marriages for their daughter, and she has to take care of everything by herself?

"I remember that the Shen family still has an old house in the capital, you can move there later, she can't leave the Luo family." Luo Yun continued.

Girls from the Luo family are not allowed to be concubines. Fortunately, Shen Lingxiang's surname is not Luo.

"Big brother?!"

"Uncle, I..."

Shen Lingxiang also heard what Luo Yun meant, and was a little anxious for a while.

In the future, she probably won't be able to borrow anything from the Luo family, and she will admit that Luo Junyao's deeds are revealed.

But if she can't leave the Luo family even after getting married, what is left for her?
Shen Lingxiang looked helplessly at Xie Chengyou who was sitting on the side, hoping that he could say something.

But before Xie Chengyou could open his mouth, the steward of the Prince Regent's Mansion had already cupped his hands and said with a smile: "That's very good. I heard that the eldest lady of your mansion is about to leave the cabinet, so I don't want to disturb the eldest lady's marriage. What our palace means is that three days will be a good day. Let's come here to lift people in the next day, what does Mrs. Shen think?"

"What do you mean?!" Luo was stunned, and Shen Lingxiang was also stunned.

Although Shen Lingxiang was not taught by the mistress of the house, An Lan Academy had also taught a lot of things. It was not that she didn't know that Xie Chengyou's door-to-door courtship procedure had some problems.

But she has been under too much psychological pressure these days, and suddenly she was too happy to hear the news and forgot to think about it. She only thought that Xie Chengyou came to the Luo family to check on the news before formally accepting the ceremony.

After all, they offended the Luo family severely before, and it would be embarrassing for everyone if Luo Yun refused on the spot.

But how could she not understand at this moment?
Where is this courtship?This is clearly a concubine!

The steward was also taken aback, "What? Didn't the eldest son and Miss Shen discuss it? What's the problem?"

Standing behind Luo Shi, Shen Lingxiang felt dizzy for a while. She looked at Xie Chengyou with tears in her eyes, "Master Xuan Yu, you..."

Xie Chengyou quickly said: "Ling Xiang, you trust me, I will definitely not let you be wronged."

"No, I..." Shen Lingxiang shook his head repeatedly, wanting to refuse.

Xie Chengyou said: "Ling Xiang, think about it carefully. I don't want to act so hastily. This is a last resort. Yesterday I begged my grandfather and father for a long time before I got permission. Are you really unwilling?"

Shen Lingxiang swayed, making a wrong step.

She has lost her innocence and was seen by so many people on the spot.If she doesn't marry Xie Chengyou, who else can she marry?

Even if what happened yesterday is not spread out, she still has to be on guard all the time, guarding against when her gossip will spread throughout Shangyong, and only marrying Xie Chengyou can be regarded as barely passing.

At that moment just now, she even vaguely felt that Xie Chengyou was also threatening her with what happened yesterday.

Because she is already his, so he can disregard her thoughts and come directly to the Luo family and say that he wants to take her as a concubine?

Shen Lingxiang looked at Luo Jinyan in panic, "Big cousin, I..."

Luo Jinyan lowered his eyes, and said lightly: "Cousin, yesterday you begged Yaoyao and I to help you, I told you in front of Yaoyao, if Mu Wangfu or Chu Wangfu come to ask for marriage, the Luo family will not stop you. That's all. Now that Mr. Xuan Yu has come to the door, the Luo family will still not stop it. As for whether this result is what you want, I can't do anything."

Shen Lingxiang's body went limp, and he fell to the leg of the chair Luo was sitting on.

Luo Shi quickly leaned over to help her, and looked at Luo Yun with pleading eyes, "Brother..."

Luo Yun was a little impatient, "If you should, you should, if you don't, then see off the guests."

Luo looked down at Shen Lingxiang with red eyes, "Xiang'er, we cannot agree to this marriage."

Shen Lingxiang leaned in Luo's arms and wept softly.

Su frowned slightly, "Looks like Ling Xiang and my younger sister have opinions on this marriage, so that's all, Mr. Xuan Yu, and this steward, please go back."

"Lingxiang!" Xie Chengyou was a little anxious.

In any case, he must take Shen Lingxiang to his side, not only because of his feelings for Shen Lingxiang, but also because of what happened yesterday.

He can't leave a handle that people can manipulate him at will.

Because he took a concubine before he was married, he might be troubled in his future marriages. Why can't Ling Xiang be considerate of him?
Looking at Shen Lingxiang who was crying uncontrollably in Luo Shi's arms, it was the first time that Xie Chengyou had the idea that she was so ignorant.

Xie Chengyou took a look at Shen Lingxiang who was still unwilling to make a statement, and said cruelly: "Mrs. Shen has learned, Lingxiang and I have already..."

"Wait!" Shen Lingxiang, who had been crying all the time, suddenly raised his head and interrupted Xie Chengyou's words.

Everyone looked at Shen Lingxiang, Shen Lingxiang's eyes were red, his face was pale and he said: "I agree."

"Xiang'er?!" Luo was shocked, "How can this be done? This is to be someone's concubine!" What good life can be had by being someone's concubine?
Luo Shi may not be a very good mother, but she is not willing to see her daughter ruin the rest of her life so recklessly.

At this moment, Luo Shi only had hatred for Xie Chengyou.

In her heart, Shen Lingxiang broke up with Luo Junyao because of him, and now he wants to become a concubine for him, this Mr. Xuan Yu is simply a disaster!

Shen Lingxiang's eyes were red, he looked back at Luo Shi, and said firmly: "I agree."

"But……"

Seeing that Shen Lingxiang agreed, Xie Chengyou was very satisfied, "Lingxiang, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

Shen Lingxiang lowered his eyes and did not answer, but he did not listen to Luo's objection and persuasion, as if he did not want to speak.

Luo Yun had grown impatient for a long time, so he stood up and said, "Since I'm fine, I'll go first."

Su Shi said: "General, if you have something to do, go and do it first. I'm here."

"Thank you Madam." Luo Yun turned his head to Luo Jinxing, who was sitting on the side with an unhappy face, and said, "Jin Xing, you also follow me."

"Yes, father." Luo Jinxing was not interested in these things at all, so he answered and followed Luo Yun out.

The steward of the Prince Regent's Mansion is also a straightforward person. When Luo Yun and his son went out, he also stood up and cupped his hands towards Su Shi and Luo Jinyan, and said with a smile: "Since the matter has been settled, I will go back and prepare, three The queen came to welcome Miss Shen. After Mrs. Shen and Miss Shen moved back home, I hope to send an address to the Chu Palace so that we can pick them up when the time comes."

Su Shi saw that Luo Shi was still chattering with Shen Lingxiang, and said in a deep voice, "Sister, is this matter fixed or uncertain? You can tell me something."

Luo Shi hesitated, "This, I... sister-in-law, I..."

At the same time, Shen Lingxiang grabbed her arm, gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, stop talking, I agree."

Looking at her like this, Luo couldn't help feeling sad, and started crying too.

Su didn't expect her to say anything, anyway, the mother and daughter, Shen Lingxiang, were the ones who made up their minds.Now that she said that, Su Shi politely called the housekeeper to send him out.

When the people left, Luo wailed and said: "Sister-in-law, Xiang'er is also the niece of the eldest brother after all, how can she be a concubine for someone?"

Su's face was still half as gentle as before, and her beautiful face was as cold as ice, "Why didn't you tell me just now? What's the use of telling me now that people have left?"

Luo Shi was speechless, "I, I..."

Su said coldly: "Leave me alone, ask your daughter if she agrees with this marriage! If you disagree, say it early, and don't turn around and blame the Luo family for forcing you. If you agree, you can move out tomorrow, so you can prepare well. "

After finishing speaking, Mrs. Su glanced at Shen Lingxiang again, "Girls better behave themselves these days, if any gossip is caused to ruin the reputation of the Luo family, don't blame me for being rude!"

Luo Yun and Luo Jinxing, two big men who are five big and three thick, didn't understand Xie Chengyou's words and Shen Lingxiang's sudden change of attitude, but Su Shi knew it all.

Immediately, she wished she could strangle Shen Lingxiang to death, and in a few days it would be the day when her daughter would leave the court. If something scandalous happened to the Luo family at this time, Su's heart would be overwhelmed by Shen Lingxiang.

Shen Lingxiang obviously understood Su Shi's words, and couldn't help but flinch, lowered his head and didn't speak.

　Today is two chapters in one, so there is no second update.What's up~ Are you happy Chinese New Year?happy new year

　　
　
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