Chapter 8 Marriage
Guan Yulan's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea!"

Xie Chongkun's eyes moved slightly, and he said meaningfully: "Although you are not my biological son, I have always treated you as my son. When Qing Chao died protecting me, I promised him that in this life, as long as my Xie family is glorious, you will also be prosperous. On weekdays, you have been working hard for the Xie family. I can't take your marriage as a joke. I won't agree to this."

Guan Yulan's expression tightened and she looked at Mother Wang.

Mother Wang immediately lowered her head. In this life, she could give her life to the Xie family and work hard until her death without regrets, but that was Yue'er's lifelong event. She could give her life to the Marquis' family, but she could not harm her son.

Wang Changyue was grateful for the Marquis' heartfelt words, but he also wanted to marry Ah Ying, so he knelt down and said, "Marquis! Madam!"

Then, he glanced at Old Madam Xie and bowed deeply, "Grandma."

Chang Yue, who had never called her grandmother, made Mrs. Xie burst into tears.

"It is most appropriate for Changyue to marry Aying. It can not only solve the predicament of the Marquis' Mansion, but also establish a family. I hope grandmother, Marquis, and Madam will help Changyue!" After saying this, Wang Changyue kowtowed heavily.

Mother Wang bit her lips tightly, fearing that she would choke out loud.

Old Madam Xie saw it clearly, and her heart was as clear as a mirror. This child's life was miserable. It was not reasonable for the Xie family to repay kindness with hatred, so she said with a bit of sadness, "Changyue, get up quickly!"

Wang Changyue said with determination: "Grandma, I have never asked you for anything, but I beg you to listen to me this time."

Mrs. Xie, who originally wanted to refuse the kindness, smiled with relief and stretched out her hand to Chang Yue, "Come, come to grandma."

Wang Changyue lowered his eyes for a moment and stood up.

Old Madam Xie lovingly held Chang Yue, patted his hands, and said gratefully: "You are a good child, and you are a loyal and courageous person like Qing Chao. Grandma is happy. However, this is your lifelong event. Grandma cannot ignore your future even if she considers the Xie family. Have you ever seen that Ah Ying?"

Wang Changyue nodded heavily, "I've seen her, she's a good woman."

Madam Xie nodded slowly. "Hearing you say that, I'm sure the child is not that bad. However, she is not qualified to be your wife after all."

Wang Changyue was about to argue, but Old Madam Xie gave him a soothing look and said, "However, if I become your concubine, then it is understandable."

Mother Wang's stretched body slightly.

"It's just that if we say it has nothing to do with the Marquis' Mansion, outsiders won't believe it. So, we can just say that the child is a distant niece of Yulan's mother's family. They are just listed in name only. They won't be too close, but it's acceptable. As for your marriage, the Marquis has already made plans. He will definitely choose a girl with a good family background and temperament for you, and then set up a mansion and a courtyard for you, just like Chenglin and Chengfeng. Today, I'm sorry to trouble you." Madam Xie's words made Mother Wang feel ashamed and embarrassed.

Mother Wang knelt sideways to the old lady, the marquis, and the lady, "Wang thanks the old lady, the marquis and the lady for their kindness on behalf of Qingchao!"

Wang Changyue also knew that this might be the best outcome. No matter what, the most important thing was that he could marry Aying. As for the distinction between wife and concubine, as long as he treated her well, it should not be a problem.

"Changyue thanks old lady, thanks Lord Marquis, thanks Madam!" Wang Changyue also bowed and thanked them.

Madam Xie said dotingly, "From now on, follow Chengyi and the others in calling me grandma. If you call me old lady again, I will hit you with my cane!"

Wang Changyue smiled knowingly, "Yes, Grandma!"

After Wang Changyue, Wang's mother, and Guan Yulan left, Mrs. Xie looked at her son and said, "Chongkun, please stay. Mother wants to talk to you."

Xie Chongkun has always been filial, so he nodded, "Yes." Looking around, apart from Nanny Su who was serving them, there were only mother and son left. Old Lady Xie sighed, "Mother wants to tell you two things."

Seeing his mother's solemn expression, Xie Chongkun followed suit, "You go ahead."

"The first thing is to never talk about letting Yulan go back to Qingzhou again!" Madam Xie said this in a heavy tone, and it was obvious that she was very dissatisfied with the way her son handled the matter.

Xie Chongkun's face was solemn and he didn't say much.

"Our Xie family is not a powerful family protected by the influence of our ancestors. When you were young, your family was not as wealthy as your father-in-law's, but Yulan didn't mind anything, and the Guan family always believed in you. Based on this, you should remember the kindness of the Guan family all your life. Later, you assisted His Majesty and made meritorious services, but it was also accompanied by danger and fear. Yulan's education was limited, and it was difficult for her to do everything properly, but she has a kind heart and is wholeheartedly for you, your children, and this family. You can't disappoint her. Besides, look at Liu Wutong of Songbaiyuan. She is not someone who is easy to deal with. And those confidants of yours, do you think anyone else can handle them?" With just a few words, Old Lady Xie warned her son. If she didn't warn him, the Xie family would sooner or later decline with her son's stubborn ways.

Xie Chongkun's face turned red with embarrassment, and he didn't dare to argue anymore, "My mother is right."

"There is one more thing." As she said this, Mrs. Xie turned and looked at her son.

"You can't have the intention to kill Huo Aying!" Old Madam Xie said in a stern tone.

Xie Chongkun's eyes moved slightly, and he knew his son better than his mother. "But if she stays, she will be a disaster in the end."

Madam Xie's face froze, her eyes slightly fixed, "She came to the capital because the Xie family forced her to come; she entered the Prince's Mansion because the Xie family forced her to leave. Who did she harm? It was the Xie family who harmed her!"

“Chongkun, it only takes a moment for you to do evil, but once you get your hands on blood, you will lose respect for life…” This is the situation that Old Madam Xie fears the most. Once you don’t take your life seriously, the collapse of the building will not be long.

Listening to his mother's words, Xie Chongkun suddenly felt a sense of fear in his heart. Yes, on this road of maintaining glory and seeking fame, he had unknowingly become numb.

"That child is here to protect the Xie family from disaster. If he has a kind heart, he must be treated well." Old Madam Xie sighed.

This night, some people were confused, some were happy, some were resentful, and some were sighing...

***
Awakening Spring Courtyard.

In the confusion of love, Xie Chengyi and Huo Aying were almost drunk and dreaming. The more passionate, the more entangled, the softer, and the more whispering...

The people in the house didn't become conscious until the morning mist lingering in the air had not completely dissipated and soft light and shadows penetrated through the mist.

Huo Aying felt as if she had had a beautiful dream of a woman who was in love with a man. The feeling in the dream was so real that it made her thirsty. However, before she could move, the pain in her whole body was so strong. Huo Aying took a deep breath, slightly lifted her eyelids, and regained consciousness bit by bit.

The dimly lit room, the swaying curtains, so strange, so tiring...

He closed his eyes and was about to get up when he exerted force with his hands and seemed to touch something.

Huo Aying touched it gently, and suddenly, she opened her eyes abruptly, and felt a hand!!!

Huo Aying was startled for a moment and was stunned for a few seconds before he realized that there was a man sleeping next to him!
When she lifted the quilt and looked at herself, Huo Aying panicked. She had lost her virginity...

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