The concubine's favorite? Break off the engagement and marry another prince, please respect you

Chapter 22

The weather was getting warmer, the midday sun was a little scorching, the branches were swaying gently in the wind, the shadows of the trees were dancing on the window sill, and the faint fragrance of flowers wafted in, refreshing the heart.

"First Madam, Second Madam."

From outside came the voice of a maidservant greeting.

The people who had been waiting in the house for some time subconsciously looked over there.

Even the maids and old women who were serving nearby knew that the two ladies in the family had gone to the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion together today to discuss the marriage between the young master and the girl from the Xie family.

Madam Lu and Madam No. 1 were supported by their maids and came in. After they bowed to their mother-in-law, they raised their heads slightly and were about to speak when their eyes slid over their son who was sitting on the side. They could not help but ask in surprise, "Today is not a day off. It's not too early or too late. How come my son has time to be here?"

Lu Ziyan stood up and waited for his mother to sit down before sitting down again and replied, "I'm not busy today, so I came back early."

Although his tone was flat, everyone present was an experienced person and had watched him grow up, so how could they not know why he was here.

So I was even more surprised.

——I have always seen that the girls from the Xie family are concerned about this marriage, but I didn’t know that the man from their family is not unmoved either?

Mrs. Lu's expression suddenly changed.

I know my own son well. He is an extremely cold and restrained person.

I care a lot, but perhaps only half of it can be shown.

She had watched with cold eyes before, always feeling that her son was very cold towards the girl from the Xie family, did not have much affection for her, and was indifferent to the marriage.

But now it seems that it is not necessarily the case.

Thinking about the current attitude of the Xie family, Madam Lu's heart sank. She changed the subject that was about to come out of her mouth, looked at her son, and asked, "Yan'er, if I asked you to choose between the one you keep outside and Wanwan, who would you choose?"

"Why?" Seeing her daughter-in-law asking this question, Old Lady Lu, who was sitting on the soft seat at the head of the table, frowned and asked, "But what did the Xie family ask for? Yan'er has already promised not to mention taking a concubine before she turns thirty, what else do they want?"

Madam Lu said, "It is my daughter-in-law who wants to know Yan'er's own feelings."

Lu Ziyan was wearing a casual dress with narrow sleeves and a sachet embroidered with pine and crane hanging around his waist. He gently placed his hand on it, and slowly stroked the pattern of the crane with his thumb. He looked up at his mother and said softly, "I have already made up my mind. I will not marry anyone other than Xie Wan Ning in this life."

The tone was gentle, but did not allow for argument.

The ladies of the Lu family in the room all had a slight breathing difficulty.

Madam Lu was silent for a long time, and then said, "If that's the case, why did you..."

"Forget it, it's too late to talk about this now," she stopped talking and shook her head slowly, "The Xie family has really made up their mind to cancel the engagement this time. Yan'er, a real man never has trouble finding a wife. I'll find you a better noblewoman to marry into the family."

The hand that was gently holding the sachet on his waist suddenly tightened, and Lu Ziyan lowered his eyes without revealing any emotion.

Madam Lu, who was sitting at the head of the table, was shocked and sat up straight. She said with a sullen face, "Did you say that our Yan'er is willing to follow the rules of the Xie family and take a concubine after the age of thirty?"

"I have said it," Madam Lu Er took over the conversation and sneered, "I don't know what the Xie family is thinking. The wedding date is just around the corner. Even if they are upset about Yu Yan'er's previous actions, it's not like our Lu family hasn't explained it. They have everything they need, but they are still so stubborn and want to cancel the engagement."

Mrs. Lu was really puzzled by this. "Could it be that she is worried that if our two families quarrel like this, Wanwan will be tortured if she marries into the family?"

Apart from this, she really couldn't think of any other reason why the Xie family insisted on breaking off the engagement.

The two families are of equal status. Her Yan'er is handsome and has a bright future. He even agreed to take a concubine after he turns 30, which is a ridiculous thing. However, the Xie family is still not satisfied. Do they really think that if they cancel the engagement, they can find a family that is more satisfactory than theirs?

Or... She was startled: "Could it be that the Xie family has already found a new home for Wanwan?"

Otherwise, considering Xie Wan Ning's affection for her son, it would be hard to explain why the Xie family insisted on canceling the engagement.

"Mother!" Lu Ziyan stood up suddenly, his face stern, "The Xie family in the capital has been passed down for a hundred years, and the family tradition is upright. Xie Wan Ning and I have been engaged since we were young. You are not only slandering the Xie family, but also me."

Madam Lu was startled by his sudden seriousness, and immediately said unhappily, "You were lukewarm to the girl before, but now she wants to break off the engagement, and you know how to protect her."

Even a casual suspicion cannot be tolerated.

Lu Ziyan's face was full of emotion and it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry. She twitched the corners of her lips and said, "This marriage can't be ended just because she wants to."

Did he, Lu Ziyan, let her have whatever she wanted and then discard her like a worn-out shoe when she didn't want her anymore?

Thinking of the barely audible words "I don't like it anymore", the tall man's eyes suddenly turned cold.

Madam Lu was a little surprised and troubled by her grandson's persistence: "Then what are you going to do? The wedding is coming soon, are you going to tie yourself up and ride in the bridal sedan?"

"I will persuade her to change her mind," Lu Ziyan said, "She is angry, and I will make her calm down and marry me willingly."

"But you can't even get into the Xie family's front door, so how can you persuade Wanwan to change her mind?" Madam Lu sneered, "I went to the Xie family in person today, but she said she was sick and refused to see me."

Lu Ziyan pursed his lips and said nothing.

Madam Lu suddenly said, "Speaking of which, the birthday banquet of the old lady of Qucheng Marquis' Mansion will be held in a few days. The invitation was sent half a month ago. As the granddaughter, Wanwan will definitely attend."

The old man narrowed his cloudy eyes and said in a teaching tone: "If you really want to please the girl, then don't be so cold. Wanwan already has deep feelings for you. If you try to coax her a few words, she might not be moved. By then, how can an adult defeat a child?"

Lu Ziyan bowed and said, "Grandson understands."

"That's good to know," Madam Lu waved her hand, "Go and do your thing. Grandmother is a little tired. I appreciate your patience in sitting here with me for so long."

Lu Ziyan did not argue, but just said: "Grandma, please take a rest. I will take my leave now."

He bowed to his mother and aunt before leaving.

Several Madam Lu looked at his leaving figure, and no one spoke for a long time.

The room was completely silent, and someone sighed, "...What an injustice."

I thought the Xie family girl was just too eager to get a haircut, but I didn't expect...

But how did it come to this?

Now I just hope the marriage can go on, otherwise...

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Xie Wan Ning was really angry to the point of falling ill. She had a splitting headache and rested in her yard for three days in a row. She rejected all posts from anyone except her family members.

He didn't even leave the courtyard, and even declined the invitation from Princess Pingning, saying that he was not feeling well.

　It’s time to start the PK, my darlings, my darlings!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)