Qingye's concerns are not unreasonable.

The Chunyu family has been the city lord for more than a hundred years. Their influence in Ruoshui City is deeply entangled, and their status cannot be easily shaken.

Even if Xiao Bi is good at martial arts and is externally identified as a descendant of the clan of the city lord Chunyu's mother, it will be difficult for him to replace the old city lord in a short period of time.

According to the customs of the Wei Dynasty, when discussing marriage, it is usually the man who takes the initiative. It is already a bit of a loss for the woman to take the initiative. If she is rejected again, City Lord Chunyu will not simply become angry.

By then, Xiao Bi's situation will inevitably become very embarrassing, and she can't just be kicked off the stage in despair, right?

Regarding Xiao Bi's taking over as the city lord, Xiao Xuan knew much more than the servants.

Moreover, he was very clear about his Xiaojiu's ambition. She had no interest in handling government affairs. If she was not forced by the situation, she would never be able to become the lord of Ruoshui City.

If Lord Chunyu really took it out on Xiao Jiu because of the failed marriage, I'm afraid it would be just what she wanted.

Qingye's words made Yan Xin roll his eyes.

He quickly said: "Sir, Lao Ding and Xiao Mu are not like that!"

"You have only known them for a few days, why do you say that?" Qingye said.

Yan Xin whispered: "I heard it with my own ears. Old Ding asked the old Duke, if the Xiao family and the Chunyu family get married, will your majesty still be able to sleep?"

The old Duke replied that he had been cautious all his life, but today he wanted to be arrogant.

If even the marriage of his most beloved grandson depends on people's looks, what's the point of his decades of hard work!"

Qingye looked at Xiao Xuan in surprise.

Before, he thought that although the old Duke was optimistic about the marriage, he still needed his approval in the end.

Now it seems that in order to make Ding Xiaomu his granddaughter-in-law, the old prince did not even care about His Majesty's opinion.

In this way, if you have anything else to think about, let’s hurry up and get a wife!

Xiao Xuan was far more surprised than Qing Ye.

The Xiao family has stood firm for nearly two hundred years. In addition to its illustrious military exploits, being low-key and cautious is the true foundation of keeping the family.

Girls do not marry into the royal family, and men do not marry into princesses. It was not until the eldest sister's marriage that this rule, which had lasted for more than a hundred years, was broken.

And as far as he knew, his grandfather had also strongly opposed this marriage, and finally agreed to it after the late emperor's strong persuasion.

I didn't expect that my grandfather would say such things about his marriage.

"Master..." Yan Xin called softly.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Xuan looked up at him.

"Xiaomu is a very good girl and she is very suitable for you. How about you listen to the old Duke and marry her as your fifth young wife."

Xiao Xuan said: "To put it lightly, you have been with Chunyu Xiaomu for so long, don't you know how stubborn her temper is?

Even if I am willing to marry, she may not be willing to marry!"

The corners of Qingye's lips curled up: "Listen to what I mean, you don't object to the old Duke's arrangement?"

"I never said such things!" Xiao Xuan said harshly.

Yan Xin smiled and said: "Based on my conditions, Xiaomu will definitely not object. It's just that the girl is thin-skinned, so I have to take the initiative and give Xiaomu a step down."

Qingye turned him around and said, "Hey, you know a lot about it!"

Xiao Xuan also said: "That's right, tell me honestly, do you have a crush on a girl from a certain family?"

"No way!" Yan Xin argued, "I learned all these things from Uncle Jiu. His marriage to our Lord Jiu was the result of Lord Nine's request, but how often will Uncle Ninth cause trouble?

One moment, he gives away a family heirloom sword, and the next moment, he secretly sneaks back to the capital to spend the Lantern Festival with his fiancée.

After Master Jiu arrived in Tianshui County, Master Jiu went to Qingmo Garden to deliver snacks every day, and they never missed a day.

As time goes by, won’t our Master Jiu’s steel-making turn into soft steel?”

Qingye praised: "I didn't expect you to be quite good at speaking truth!"

Xiao Xuan said: "According to your opinion, I should also imitate my ninth brother-in-law and give gifts to Chunyu Xiaomu?"

Yan Xin muttered: "That big face... Miss Wang also knows how to bring food to Xiao Mu!"

Xiao Xuan couldn't help laughing: "Your idea is not a bad one, but have you ever thought about it. Brother-in-law Jiu gives gifts to Xiaojiu, and Miss Wang gives food to Chunyu Xiaomu, all because they like each other.

If I give her a gift, what does that mean?"

Now not only Yanxin, but also Qingye couldn't listen anymore.

"Sir, Xiaomu has been in the camp for a month. He has not only modified a large number of crossbows, but also created new chain crossbows. His contribution is really quite big.

Even if you don’t have that intention, as a general you should express it!"

Xiao Xuan thought for a while: "Even if I can't defeat you this time, I don't know Chunyu Xiaomu well either. What should I give her?"

Qingye said: "Although Old Guo Gong and Old Ding have acquiesced in this marriage, you and Xiaomu are not engaged yet.

This is the first time I give her a gift. It should not be too abrupt, but it should also make her feel that you have put a lot of thought into it."

Yan Xin turned around and said, "You've been talking for a long time and it's all nonsense. You regard the camp as the capital. You just want to think about it. Where can you get it?"

The three masters and servants had no experience in giving gifts to girls. After thinking about it for a long time with no results, they simply went back to sleep.

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Chunyu Yi was really hungry.

The food sent by Yan Xin was Xiao Xuan's favorite. The taste was a bit heavy for her, but she still ate a lot.

Just as I had put away the remaining food and dishes, City Lord Chunyu came.

Chunyu Yi happily invited him into the camp, and then said: "It's so late, why hasn't dad rested yet?"

City Lord Chunyu pulled her to his side and sat down: "Xiao Xuan went to the old Duke's tent. My father is worried about you, so I came here to have a look."

Chunyu Yi said: "I told him about Han Zhi giving birth to a child. This is probably why he went to see the old prince."

"It's been a while since Xiao Xuan woke up, and you two haven't said anything?"

"Dad -" Chunyu Yi blushed slightly: "I have nothing to do with him, how come you are talking about marriage with the old prince?"

"Yier..." City Lord Chunyu stroked his daughter's hair: "There are some things that I have wanted to say to you as a father, but I felt that the time was not right yet.

And my original intention is to let you learn to see your own heart clearly, but you have never been exposed to this kind of thing, so it is really difficult."

Chunyu Yi pursed her lips: "Are you trying to say that I actually like Xiao Xuan?"

City Lord Chunyu smiled and said, "Then do you really hate him as much as you say?"

Chunyu Yi thought for a long time before saying: "Aside from his unforgiving mouth, he still has a good heart.

Moreover, he didn’t know that I was a woman before, and what he did couldn’t be considered excessive. Today, he even saved me when we were riding horses in the pasture.”

"Yier, my father used to like Xiao Xuan as his son-in-law, mostly because of Xiao Jiu and the Xiao family.
Chapter completed!