Apart from practicing martial arts, Xiao Bi is not a person who likes to be aggressive in other matters.

What's more, she had no reason to doubt Huan Yu's words.

Even if there was something hidden between the Huan family and General Yan, it was not because Huan Yu deliberately concealed it from her, but because he himself didn't know it.

After putting this matter aside, Xiao Bi spent almost all his time and thought on practicing his double swords.

With the best weapon and the best teacher, her swordsmanship quickly improved.

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Half a month passed quickly.

In late autumn, the capital area begins to feel chilly.

In the evening, a tall and sturdy carriage, escorted by a group of cavalry, stopped at the door of an inn.

The postman who was responsible for receiving the guests was very discerning. He saw the arrogance of the guests from a distance and immediately went to invite the postmaster.

Yi Cheng looked at the invisible convoy behind the cavalry team and was secretly surprised.

He has been in this business for decades, so he is not without experience, but he has never seen a scene like today.

Just as he was about to approach him, he saw a man in his thirties who looked like a steward dismounted and walked towards him.

The steward walked about six or seven feet in front of him, stopped, and hugged his fists: "Master Yi Cheng, I am in Xia Huan'an, and you are the steward of the Tianshui County Duke's Mansion.

It's getting late today, so my Duke and his wife plan to stay here for one night, and I'd like to ask you to make arrangements for them properly."

Yi Cheng was well-informed and had a bright mind, and he immediately figured out the reason.

Duke Huan and his wife must have come here to propose marriage to the two young masters.

The status of the two daughters-in-law is so noble, no wonder there is such a grand pomp!

He quickly returned the favor and said, "Please rest assured, manager."

At the same time, he gave some instructions to the subordinates next to him.

Those people took a few postmen and went to arrange the rooms themselves, not to mention the food and wine.

Yi Cheng straightened his clothes and walked towards the carriage with a few others.

When he reached the carriage, he bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Feng Shifeng, together with all the people in this post, respectfully welcome the Duke and his wife."

"Master Feng, there is no need to be polite." A gentle male voice sounded, and at the same time, the car curtain was opened, revealing a handsome and mature face.

This person is Huan Yan, the Duke of Tianshui County. Huan Yu's shadow can be vaguely seen in his brows and eyes, but his temperament is very cold.

If it weren't for his smooth tone and gentle attitude, Feng Yicheng and others might have been a little unbearable.

Duke Huan quickly jumped out of the carriage, and Mrs. Qiao also got out of the carriage with the help of the maids.

Feng Juncheng did not dare to neglect and personally led the couple into the inn.

Not long after, everyone's rooms had been arranged, and hot water, good wine and food were all ready.

Duke Huan and Mrs. Qiao freshened up and had a simple dinner.

Given Qiao's family background, it was certainly quite a pretty thing for her to be chosen by the old lady as her daughter-in-law.

Huan Ji's appearance mostly followed hers, and he was very lovable.

Nowadays, she is only in her early thirties, an age where she should still be charming.

It's a pity that because of the fight with the Luo family, he fell ill.

After more than ten years of meditation and recuperation, my body has improved somewhat, but my complexion still cannot be restored.

Even if she puts on makeup during the day, she still looks beautiful, but after taking off her makeup at night, her face turns sallow, and she looks sickly, as if she has aged seven or eight years.

The relationship between Huan Yan and her could not be said to be very deep. In addition, she did not have much knowledge and had not read a few books. The two of them had almost nothing to say except talking about their children.

Ms. Qiao didn't know the reason, she just thought it was because she was old and had lost her beauty, so she was always ignored by her husband.

Seeing Huan Yan holding a book as usual, he had no intention of paying attention to her. He only felt sad and almost shed tears.

If she had not seen this man's deep affection, she would have believed that he was born to be an idiot who didn't know how to be charming.

But he was clearly a gentle and considerate husband, but all his affection was given to the deceased Luo, and he never gave her any charity.

That selfish and cold-hearted woman harmed herself, the prince, and everyone!

Qiao gritted her teeth and tried her best to smile.

"My lord, you'd better settle in early. You'll arrive in the capital tomorrow, and there's still a lot to do."

Huan Yan put down the book in his hand and looked up at her: "Does Madam have something to say to me?"

After her husband revealed her thoughts, Ms. Qiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he was reluctant, he was still willing to force himself to listen to her, which was probably the only good thing about this man.

She walked to the chair next to Huan Yan and sat down. She chuckled and said, "I am about to arrive in the capital. I am really nervous."

Huan Yan raised his eyebrows, Qiao didn't lie, she was indeed nervous.

Although she has been a county princess for more than ten years, she has never stepped out of Tianshui County.

Because of the power of the Huan family, she was one of the highest-status women in Tianshui County.

Although some shallow women like to make fun of her background secretly, no one dares to deny her face on the surface.

Except for being occasionally scolded by her mother at home and fighting openly and secretly with her sister-in-law, Qiao's life has been quite comfortable these years.

But when we arrived in the capital, the situation was completely different.

Of course, the wife of Duke Tianshui is respectable even in the capital.

But Mrs. Qiao's knowledge determines her magnanimity. Compared with countless high-ranking ladies in the capital, her shortcomings are too obvious.

Especially when she was about to face the wives of the Xiao and Hua families, and even Empress Xiao and Concubine Hua, how could she not be nervous?

When Qiao saw that Huan Yan was just looking at her but not speaking, her original fake nervousness turned into real nervousness.

She felt that her lips were trembling: "Jun...Jun Gong, you... would like to say something..."

Huan Yan smiled: "People say that an ugly daughter-in-law is afraid of meeting her parents-in-law. As a mother-in-law, are you still afraid of meeting your daughter-in-law?"

Ms. Qiao clenched her fists and felt quite uncomfortable when she mentioned her two daughters-in-law.

It's not that there is anything wrong with the girl from the Hua family. After all, she is also the niece of the Queen Mother, the legitimate sister of the imperial concubine, and the legitimate daughter of the Marquis Wenyuan. She is the daughter-in-law who cannot be found even with a lantern, and she is a perfect match for Ji'er.

But it also depends on who you compare with.

Princess Yiyang can be regarded as the most noble daughter in the Wei Dynasty. Compared with her, the girl from the Hua family is a bit unattractive.

It would be okay if she didn't marry Yu'er, since it wouldn't affect the affairs of the Huan family anyway.

But she decided to get married to Yu'er...

With the support of the Xiao family and the preference of the old Duke, who else could the heir to the Tianshui Duke's Mansion be but Huan Yu?

Although Huan Yu has always been kind to Ji'er, who wants to be subordinate to others for the rest of his life?

Princess Yiyang is said to be domineering and capable. If she can't tolerate Ji'er and the Hua girl, what will the couple do in the future?
Chapter completed!