flstandardbreds Chapter 731 I'm so regretful!
Chapter 731 I'm so regretful!
"Madam always spoke openly and subtly about how virtuous she was. I remember when the eldest son got married, the dowry was prepared in thirty-six loads, right? How come you can change it to sixteen loads for the third son?"
Master Xie sneered and questioned him with a gloomy expression.
“Master, how can these be the same? You must know that both of our sons are marrying daughters from prestigious families, so the betrothal gifts naturally cannot be too meager.”
"So, the third son's is acceptable? Which eye of yours saw that the Yu family is from a humble background? Hmm? Why don't you tell me?"
Upon seeing this, Madam Xie was so frightened that she dared not speak.
Madam Xie understood that her husband wouldn't act this way without a reason, so something else must have happened outside that she didn't know about.
"Go and have people prepare thirty-six loads of betrothal gifts immediately. Everything that the eldest son's family had back then, the third son's family can't be lacking either. If there's even the slightest discrepancy, see how I settle accounts with you!"
"master?"
Madam Xie was somewhat taken aback. No matter how much she had humiliated and ostracized Xie San in the past, she had never seen her husband act this way. What was wrong with him today?
"You don't need to say anything more, just do as I say. Let me tell you, the Yu family is someone our Xie family absolutely must win over, understand?"
Madam Xie was completely stunned. Not understanding the situation, she really didn't know what to say.
Looking at her, Master Xie sighed and went to find a chair to sit down.
"I have received news that the Emperor intends to give Shaojiang an important position. He started out as a lowly soldier and has fought in many battles. This time, the Emperor intends to appoint him to guard the capital, a crucial location. As for the specific position, I'm afraid we won't know until tomorrow."
Mrs. Xie was completely dumbfounded.
"How could this be? He's just a lowly commander, how could he be promoted so easily? Master, could this be some kind of rumor that someone is deliberately spreading?"
"Foolish! If it weren't for my rank, do you think I would have received such information about this important matter?"
"Then? Master, what about our marriage with the Yu family?"
Madam Yu was now filled with deep regret. The wedding was just around the corner next month, and at this crucial moment, Yu Shaojiang was about to be promoted.
Unexpectedly, the Xie family head thought the exact opposite of what he did!
The Xie family head's expression softened slightly, and he even nodded and smiled.
"Fortunately, as soon as I heard that the Yu family had a daughter with outstanding talent, I arranged for her to be betrothed early on. Otherwise, I'm afraid it would have taken much more effort to win over the Yu family. Moreover, now that the two families are related by marriage, Yu Shaojiang, who has never taken sides, will inevitably stand on the side of the Crown Prince."
"Sir, what position do you think Yu Shaojiang is most likely to hold?"
The Xie family shook their heads. "It's hard to say. The Emperor's thoughts are too difficult to fathom. Just like when the Emperor promoted Mu Chang'an despite the odds, how many people thought Mu Chang'an just got lucky? But what was the reality?"
"This man has never been careless in his political affairs, and he handles all matters, big and small, in an orderly manner. He has now become the de facto head of all officials. Since he became the Grand Chancellor, no one has ever submitted a memorial to impeach him. In addition, his children are also promising, especially Mu Xin Nuan, who has received countless favors from the Emperor."
At this point, the Xie family head couldn't help but become somewhat displeased again.
"Those two good-for-nothings in our family, all they do is drink and compose poetry all day long, they don't do anything serious! They think they're unparalleled in the world just because they were praised by some great Confucian scholar? They're really overestimating themselves!"
Madam Xie blushed slightly, naturally embarrassed by her husband's words, which clearly implied that she, as their mother, had been too lenient with them.
"Have someone clean up the Butterfly Garden so that the third brother can stay there when he returns."
Upon hearing this, Madam Xie's face darkened even further. "Master? Didn't you say before that it was for the Fourth Young Master's wedding?"
Although the fourth son of the Xie family was not Madam Xie's biological son, he had been raised under her name since his mother died early. Although he was not a legitimate son, he was always favored by Master Xie because he was smart from a young age.
"He's still young, we'll talk about it later. Make sure everything inside is luxurious, including all the furnishings and decorations. I don't want the Yu family to see their daughter living in such poverty when they come to visit."
This is a reminder to Madam Xie.
Madam Xie gritted her teeth inwardly, but had no choice but to grit her teeth and agree, "Yes, sir."
Xie San was soon taken back to his residence.
Upon returning to the manor, he was first invited to the study, where the Xie family head gave him a lecture before he returned to the Butterfly Garden in a very low-key manner.
Seeing his new residence, Xie San's lips curled up slightly. He understood that he was able to live in such a nice house only because of his future wife.
It seems that the marriage arranged for him by the prince is indeed a great blessing.
Xie San took a deep breath, lifted his leg and went up the steps, slowly reached the front of the house, and pushed it open.
Sure enough, the furnishings inside were all very valuable. Although they were not as good as those in his father's courtyard, they were at least no worse than those in the courtyards of his two married brothers.
That would be excellent.
The Xie family head's intention in ordering Xie San to return to the manor was to have him personally deliver the betrothal gifts, thus demonstrating how much importance he placed on the matter.
In addition, it was also to dispel the rumors that had previously circulated in the capital that were detrimental to him.
He's always been called a sickly person, but this time, he'll probably have to open his eyes wide and see things clearly.
Madam Xie gritted her teeth, feeling as if a piece of her heart had been torn out, the pain almost draining her of all color.
Finally, with thirty-six loads of betrothal gifts prepared, Xie San set off in grand style.
The news that Xie San personally delivered betrothal gifts to the Yu family immediately caused a sensation throughout the capital.
It wasn't that Xie San was particularly famous, but rather that there had been widespread rumors that he wouldn't live long and was a man on the verge of death.
How come he's now able to ride a horse to deliver betrothal gifts without any problems?
As soon as Xie San appeared on the street, he won the hearts of countless girls.
Although Xie San was not as handsome as Duanmu Chuze, he was definitely a refined and elegant young man.
Moreover, judging from his complexion and demeanor, he definitely doesn't look like a dying person.
For several days in a row, the most talked-about topic in the teahouses and taverns of the capital was this Third Young Master Xie.