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

Chapter 66

What a great twenty-seven.

Xie Shu's face darkened a little, and he didn't even bother to be polite. He said directly: "Then, my lord, do you know how old my daughter is? She is only sixteen years old."

Zheng, who was standing by, hurriedly covered her twitching lips with a handkerchief, feeling quite helpless.

Her husband's tone was as if his daughter was being targeted by some old man.

But the person standing in front of him was clearly of outstanding appearance and dignified demeanor, and his family background was also one of the most noble in the capital.

If we ignore his age, he is definitely an excellent choice for a son-in-law.

How could it be so unbearable?

Pei Yuqing felt more and more embarrassed listening to the mocking tone of his future father-in-law, but luckily he was well prepared when he came, and he raised his slightly lowered head slightly after hearing his words.

Under the gazes of Xie Shu and Zheng, he reached out to lift up the hem of his skirt and actually knelt down.

"To be honest with you two, before I met your daughter, I had no intention of getting married. After meeting her, although I was troubled by the age gap, I was even more glad that I did not compromise with my parents' wishes and get married and have children."

If he had obeyed his parents' orders and married when he was old enough, he would have been accompanied by another woman when they first met.

How should he face his own pounding heart and involuntary emotions?

He was glad that perhaps it was some mysterious intuition that reminded him that he would meet such a girl in the future, and he would like what she likes and would want to put the best things in front of her to make her smile.

Thinking of the touching girl, Pei Yuqing's embarrassment quickly dissipated, and became sour and warm.

He straightened his back, his eyes were reserved and solemn, and he spoke softly, "I know that I am much older than your daughter. Apart from this matter, which I cannot change, I will never let her suffer any injustice. I can swear to heaven that if I can marry Xie Wan Ning, she will be my only wife in this life, and I will treat her like a pearl and a treasure. If I break my oath, I will suffer the pain of seeking but not being able to get her for the rest of my life."

As soon as the words fell, the hall suddenly became quiet.

Even the servants who were standing in the corner, lowering their heads and serving with obedience, looked up with regret when they heard this, not to mention Xie Shu and Zheng’s couple.

Why did their girl’s previous marriage be cancelled?
Isn’t it because of the affair that the young man from the Lu family had before his wedding?
Wanwan herself said that she was very narrow-minded and only wanted to find a husband like her father who did not take two women and only had one wife.

If you count the mansions of the noble families in the capital, you will find that every young man has a loyal maid by his side when he is in his teens, and he is always surrounded by beautiful girls.

The rule that one can take a concubine only after the age of 30 is only followed by the Xie family among the noble families.

These were the family rules that were brought over from Xiangzhou when they moved to Beijing, and they only stipulated that one could not take a concubine before the age of 30.

The Xie Shu brothers were over thirty years old, but they still had no intention of taking concubines. One reason was that they were upright people and did not indulge in women; the other was that they had deep feelings for their wives and their family was harmonious and they did not want to disturb this peace by taking concubines.

It is rare to find the backyard of Marquis Xuanping's mansion so clean.

Men are naturally lustful and lustful. Who can ask those young men from wealthy families who come from good families and have plenty of money and power to suppress their nature?
Isn't this inhumane?

Xie Shu and Zheng both knew that Wanwan was determined to find a husband who would be devoted to her and have a decent family background, ability, talent and appearance.

It is really as difficult as climbing to the sky.

The couple looked at each other and understood each other's thoughts.

Xie Shu coughed lightly and said, "Nephew, please stand up."

Pei Yuqing stood up and took a seat as he was told.

Zheng ordered the maid to refill the tea and said with a smile, "We already understand your nephew's intention, but there is one more thing..."

Pei Yuqing nodded respectfully: "Please ask."

Since he had the idea of ​​marrying off his daughter, Zheng, with a loving mother's heart, did not bother to exchange polite words with him and asked directly, "Are the rumors in the capital for many years true?"

Those rumors said that the prince of Peiguo Mansion would not live past thirty, and he was already twenty-seven...

"Three parts true, seven parts false," Pei Yuqing smiled warmly and said slowly, "It is true that I have been weak since childhood, but after years of careful conditioning, now only my heart disease is difficult to eradicate. Don't worry, the heart disease will be fine as long as I don't get too happy or sad and my mind is agitated."

He is already so much older than her. If he really can't live past thirty, how could he dare to mess with that little girl who is like a budding flower.

Xie Shu stroked his beard and pondered for a long time without saying anything, still hesitant in his heart.

Heart disease can be serious or minor. If he is not careful, his daughter will become a widow, so he cannot afford to be careless.

Zheng glanced at her husband, shielded her lips with her round fan, and whispered softly: "Why not ask Wanwan herself? If she doesn't agree, it will be useless even if you agree."

In other words, if their daughter likes the guy, they probably won't be able to persuade her no matter how hard they try.

Therefore, in this matter, the most important thing is the feelings of their lovely young girl.

…………

Xie Wan Ning was sleeping soundly with her eyes closed and was gently awakened by Er Xia.

Madam Li came over in person after receiving the order. Seeing that she was awake, she hurried over and said, "Madam has ordered that you please dress up and follow me to the living room."

The person who just woke up was still a little confused. Xie Wan Ning slowly sat up and said slowly: "Mother, what's the matter?"

As he spoke, the person who was about to get out of bed stopped and finally came to his senses.

Turning his head, he asked, "Waiting room?"

Mother Li took out her coat and gave it to her to change into. She said, "Yes, it's the living room."

She looked at the young master and said angrily, "You didn't even tell Madam in advance. Master Pei's sudden visit really makes me feel helpless."

Mother Li was Zheng's dowry mother. She watched the two little masters grow up. Although she did not take advantage of her seniority, she was much more friendly in her words than the other servants.

Xie Wan Ning didn't mind her scolding. Hearing that, he lowered his eyes uncomfortably, his heart beating wildly.

That person was quick enough. He had just taken a nap and he had already informed her parents.

Since I called her over...

Does that mean that her parents have approved it and they want her to express her opinion?
Xie Wan Ning was thinking about many things along the way and took the sedan chair to the front yard.

The door of the living room was open, and before she got out of the sedan chair, the people inside looked over at her.

After not seeing her for half a day, the little girl changed her clothes. She was wearing a pink smoke silk skirt and a pearl hairpin on her head. She held a round fan in one hand and held up the hem of her skirt with the other hand as she walked towards me. Her every move was graceful and lively. She was a natural beauty.

What a pretty girl! No wonder the prince of the Duke's Mansion, who had not been interested in getting married for many years, knelt down and asked for her hand in marriage.

Xie Shu and Zheng both looked proud that their daughter had grown up.

Pei Yuqing was a little dazed as he watched the little girl walk towards him step by step.

"Hey!" Xie Wan Ning waved in front of him, tilted her head and smiled at him, "Come back to your senses, Pei Changqing."

Xie Shu/Zheng: "..."

Pei Yuqing suddenly came back to his senses and realized that he had just stared at the girl. His expression froze for a moment, and his eyelashes trembled slightly. Looking at her playful expression, he helplessly called out, "Wanwan."

Xie Wan Ning raised her eyebrows slightly, her lips curved into a beautiful arc, and she tilted her face to look at him, without making any more jokes. This man was thin-skinned, and he was so abrupt and impatient in front of his elders. Now he could hold back his blushing, which was beyond her expectation.

She had originally thought that he would want to die of shame after being teased by her like that.

The atmosphere of their conversation was as if no one else was around, and their eyes clearly showed that they were lovers.

Xie Shu's heart skipped a beat, and he finally understood what his wife had just said.

He just said it!
They had clearly sent the person away, and the couple could have just asked their daughter about her feelings in private. Why did they have to call the person over now and ask him on the spot!

It turned out that his delicate girl had not only been coveted by someone for a long time, but action had also been taken.

They acted so quickly; it’s only been a short time since the engagement was cancelled!
Look at him, a grown man making such a shy expression, it's really disgusting.

Xie Shu was filled with rage, his eyes stabbing outward like knives.

Pei Yuqing was such a perceptive person that he straightened his expression instantly and didn't dare to appear too frivolous anymore.

After being married for more than 20 years, Zheng knew her husband very well and knew that he was annoyed that his daughter was too old to be kept.

She did have this thought, but girls always have to get married, and as long as her daughter likes it and is happy after marriage, that's enough.

Thinking of this, Zheng waved to her daughter, "Come Wanwan."

She raised her hand to smooth her daughter's sweaty hair, fanned the girl who had a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, and said softly, "Do you know why I called you here?"

Xie Wan Ning sat down next to her mother, her eyes fell on the young man sitting beside her, and she said with a smile: "I know."

The moment Pei Yuqing met her eyes, he turned his face away, and the fingers hidden in his sleeves slowly curled up because of nervousness.

As long as she nods...

As long as she nodded, their marriage...

Listening to his daughter's sweet voice, Xie Shu snorted coldly, "As expected, you two discussed privately about him coming to propose marriage. Didn't you go to the farm yesterday? When did you discuss it?"

A series of questions came down, and Xie Wan Ning blinked guiltily.

She was not good at lying to her parents, so she paused for a moment and said dryly, "We just happened to meet at the farm, so we discussed it."

The important matter of marriage is made to sound so insignificant.

This time, not only Xie Shu, the old father, was dissatisfied, but even Pei Yuqing was a little unhappy.

Zheng raised her round fan and tapped her daughter's forehead, "Speak properly."

She did not ask whether her daughter had secretly decided to spend her life with the man outside the family, and then talk about marriage. She just asked directly: "Prince Pei intends to marry you as his consort, what do you think?"

The huge hall fell silent unconsciously.

The atmosphere was inexplicably tense, especially for Pei Yuqing.

Obviously, the two of them had discussed it last night, but he still felt very insecure. His heart seemed to be tightly grasped by someone, and he even held his breath.

Xie Wan Ning blinked, slowly restrained her expression, stopped smiling, and nodded seriously: "I will marry you."

The two words are gentle yet firm.

Pei Yuqing's fingers, which were almost sinking into the flesh, loosened slightly, and the light in his eyes sparkled brightly.

He did not care that there were two elders beside him, and looked at the girl in a rather abrupt manner, no longer showing his measured and polite demeanor.

Xie Shu's face darkened again, not caring that the person involved was present, and he began to slander: "He is so much older than you, what do you think of him?"

Xie Wan Ning was silent for a moment, then said, "He is good-looking."

Xie Shu choked, but he couldn't refute this point. After thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "He also suffers from heart disease. He can't be too sad or happy, and he can't worry too much."

Xie Wan Ning glanced at her father with a livid face and said carefully, "But he is really good-looking."

Xie Shu: “…”

His fingers were shaking, and he tapped his daughter's forehead with a look of disappointment, "You just want him to look good? He's already 27 years old this year, how many more years can he look good?"

Pei Yuqing: “…”

Xie Wan Ning was also a little unhappy. She gently slapped her father's hand away and said, "People who don't worry about anything don't age easily. Look at him, he doesn't look like he's 27. Besides, I don't lack anything. What else can I look for in a future husband if not for his good looks?"

She was born in a honey pot. Everything she ate and used since she was a child was exquisite. She lacked nothing and asked for nothing. Of course, when she looked for a husband, he had to satisfy her.

The reason why I liked Lu Ziyan so much before, besides the fact that we were childhood sweethearts for many years, was also because of his face that became more and more cold and intimidating as he grew older.

She said seriously, "After we get married, we will be together day and night. Just looking at his face, my daughter can eat an extra bowl of rice at every meal."

If she were replaced by an ugly one, she couldn't bear to look at him. No matter how young, healthy, loyal and affectionate he was, she couldn't force herself to accept him.

Xie Shu slammed the table, "Ridiculous!"

"You are superficial!"

How come he didn't realize that his beloved daughter was such a person obsessed with appearance.

Over the years, he has always been trying to get close to that kid from the Lu family. Could it be that he is attracted by that face?
The husband's face turned pale with anger, but Zheng, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but smiled with her hands covering her lips. She glanced at her daughter unhappily and said, "Are you sure? Are you going to change your mind this time?"

Xie Wanning nodded: "Confirmed."

"Well then," Zheng turned her gaze to the young man who had not spoken for a long time, and said with a smile, "The Xie family has agreed to this marriage. My nephew can choose a day to come and propose marriage."

Pei Yuqing stood up and said hello respectfully.

Zheng raised her hand, "Please sit down. No need to be so polite."

Maybe the more the mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him.

Xie Wan Ning's words made her old father furious, but as an old mother, Zheng quite agreed with him.

The girl from her family has both money and good looks. Even though the engagement has been cancelled, it doesn't matter. She is still a noble lady that hundreds of families are vying to marry.

To put it another way, even if her daughter did not get married, Zheng would agree to let her keep a few loyal male favorites.

Anyway, she didn't ask her daughter to marry into a wealthy family and become a relative of the Xie family. She just hoped that her daughter would have a smooth life and everything would go well.

Now that I've decided to get married, not for money or power, then I have to want something similar, right?

Looking around the capital, Prince Pei's appearance is already the best among the best. Her daughter really has good taste.

Thinking this way, she was even more satisfied. Zheng said, "The news that my family's Wanwan broke off the engagement with Wuyuan Marquis's mansion has caused a great stir in the capital. Does Princess Duanyang know about your visit this time?"

"How can I dare to visit my parents without informing them of my marriage?" Pei Yuqing answered the details carefully, and then said, "They just want me to get married soon. I have an unwelcome request, please fulfill it."

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