eurekapd Chapter 272 I'm Back
Chapter 272 I'm Back
Another elder followed closely behind, his voice filled with anger: "You are not marrying an ordinary woman, but the future headmistress of the Xie family. How can a merchant's daughter take on such an important responsibility? Isn't this a disgrace to the Xie family?!"
Amidst all the doubts and reproaches, Song Yanyi stood quietly in the center of the lobby, like a pine tree standing still in the wind and rain, listening expressionlessly, but a barely perceptible firmness flashed in his eyes.
The master remained silent, his sharp eyes piercing the air, as if testing the bottom line and determination of this young junior.
The eldest lady, with her well-maintained hands, twisted the corners of her clothes slightly, her voice full of anxiety and helplessness: "Xian'er, listen to what mother says. You must not be reckless about this matter. Apologize to the elders and take back your decision."
Faced with this scene, Song Yanyi finally spoke, his voice calm and firm, with a resoluteness that could not be refuted: "I am not unaware of your concerns, but marrying Xu is a decision I made after careful consideration. If Xu is not worthy of being the wife of the Xie family, does that mean that I am not worthy of continuing to be the eldest son of the Xie family?"
After he finished speaking, he bowed again, with a firm attitude: "In this case, I would like to take the initiative to resign the name of Xie family. The future of Xie family can be handed over to my second or fourth brother. I hope that the elders will support me."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire front hall seemed to freeze in an instant, and the air seemed so heavy that it was difficult to breathe.
The master's body trembled slightly, his eyes widened, and he was obviously extremely angry at this unexpected resistance.
The elders all looked pale and their shock was evident in their expressions.
Song Yanyi, a leader among the younger generation of the Xie family, has been the focus of the family since he was a child. In addition, his power in the court is growing. Even Prime Minister Xie, who has always played an important role in the court, has to temporarily hide from the limelight after Prince Jin lost power.
For a time, among all the people in the Xie family, Song Yanyi was the only one who could secure a place in the turbulent imperial court.
His stay or departure is directly related to the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the Xie family.
"Oh, what do you mean? Brother Xian, please don't let this bother you..."
Someone tried to ease the atmosphere, with a hint of feeble persuasion in his words.
Song Yanyi's eyes were slightly cold, and his tone was indifferent: "It was the elders who started it first. I was just following the logical reasoning."
The elders looked at each other, their faces changing constantly, with complex emotions intertwined. For the first time, they realized that this young man who had grown up under their noses was no longer a character who could be manipulated at will. He had grown up and should not be underestimated.
"Do you have any objections to my marriage?"
Song Yanyi's voice was calm but carried a force that could not be ignored, shocking the hearts of everyone present.
The elders all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe, let alone raise any objections.
The eldest lady was walking on thin ice, fearing that she would accidentally anger Song Yanyi and make her only hope come to nothing.
After getting the tacit consent, Song Yanyi slowly said: "Since no one objects, please attend my wedding banquet on time on the seventh day of the first lunar month."
"The seventh day?!"
The eldest lady exclaimed, her face full of disbelief, "Only five days left to prepare?!"
Song Yanyi smiled and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, mother. I have already made thorough arrangements for the wedding banquet. Cuizhu will inform you of the details. Within five days, the mansion will be decorated completely. I will also arrange other details."
The eldest lady felt dizzy and could hardly stand.
This "negotiation" was finally settled with Song Yanyi's strong insistence.
The news of Song Yanyi and Xu Cui Rong's marriage quickly swept across the city of Yanjing and became a hot topic on the streets.
Inside Prince Xuan's mansion, the invitation in Chen Qinghan's hand seemed like a hot potato, which surprised her: "She is really the daughter of a merchant?"
Cai Lian explained carefully, "Princess, you may not know this, but this Miss Xu is the highly skilled Doctor Bai from Jinshang Hall, and she is a distant relative of the Xie family."
Chen Qinghan suddenly realized and chuckled, "So that's how it is. It is said that the eldest son of the Xie family is strict and polite, with a noble character. He is the best among the Xie family for generations. I didn't expect that he would make such an unconventional decision."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhuo said sarcastically: "What's so strange about this? It's just that he was bewitched by that charming woman!"
Chen Qinghan's smile faded a little, his eyes were deep: "There are many charming women in the world, but how many of them can make a man so desperate?"
Concubine Zhuo was speechless, feeling mixed emotions.
Although she was favored in Prince Xuan's palace, and even suppressed the first wife and gave birth to a concubine's eldest son, she knew very well that Prince Xuan would never go beyond the line for her, and that was just wishful thinking.
There was a hint of bitterness in Chen Qinghan's eyes, and he lowered his eyelids. No one could understand that he dared to take such a gamble, but it was only out of a sincere feeling.
She had also never looked back.
The room was silent, everyone had their own thoughts.
At this time, Jiang Xuejun's face was extremely gloomy, and his hands in his sleeves were tightly clenched in the silk handkerchief, almost crushing it.
Xu Cui Rongrong, that woman, actually wanted to take this opportunity to ascend to the position of the principal wife and step on her head? ! This is absolutely ridiculous!
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Time flies, and in a blink of an eye it is already the night of the fifth day of the New Year. An inconspicuous carriage quietly drives out of the back door of Xie's house and slowly stops in front of Jinshangtang.
Song Yanyi personally escorted Cui Rongrong out, ending her one-month house arrest in Songhe Garden. This was the freedom he had promised to give her on the eve of the wedding.
When the carriage stopped, Cui Rong was about to get up and leave, but he suddenly grabbed her wrist and forced her to sit back in the carriage.
His voice was gentle and firm, but contained a warning: "I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."
"I see."
Cui Rong responded softly.
"Go."
He curled his lips slightly and motioned for her to get out of the car.
Cui Rong finally stepped out of the carriage and walked into the door of Jinshangtang step by step.
Song Yanyi watched her back and ordered Fu Xian coldly, "Keep an eye on her, don't make any mistakes."
Fu Xian was trembling with fear because of his previous lesson, and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest: "Yes!"
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"Sister!"
Upon learning that she had returned, Xu Shujin rushed out, his excitement beyond words.
Cui Rongrong hugged her brother gently: "Ajin."
Su Yue hurriedly followed, with a worried look on her face: "Girl, you are finally back."
Cui Rong wanted to say something but stopped herself. Her complicated emotions made it difficult for her to find the right words to express it all.
At this quiet and solemn moment, an elderly nanny with a hunched figure and traces of time on her face, supported a group of little girls. They walked briskly, like peach blossoms in the spring breeze. They came forward one by one, their faces flushed with joy, and performed a deep ancient ritual. Their voices were filled with uncontrollable excitement: "Greetings to the girl! May the girl be happy and healthy, and have a baby soon!"
Cui Rong was slightly startled by this sudden scene, her eyebrows slightly frowned, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes: "Where... are you from? Why do you come to serve me?"