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"…What do you mean?" Xiao Yao did not pay attention to He Yu's teasing but asked directly.
"Of course, it's to announce that the eldest daughter of the Xiao Family in Nanping City is going to become my Xuanping Wang's princess!" He Yu took advantage of Xiao Yao's distraction and secretly kissed her cheek, squinting his eyes in satisfaction.
However, Xiao Yao clearly did not believe He Yu's words. "Even if my Xiao Family is the wealthiest in Nanping, it would still be impossible to catch the eye of someone as knowledgeable as you, Wang Ye. I suggest you tell the truth."
Seeing Xiao Yao's serious expression, showing no intention of joking around, He Yu touched his nose and straightened up, though his expression still carried a hint of helplessness. "Xiao Yao, I’m really happy that you agreed to marry me, you know?"
"Happy enough to announce it to everyone? Do you think you're the emperor?" Xiao Yao shot He Yu a sidelong glance. "With such a grand display, aren't you afraid the emperor will blame you?"
"How could the emperor blame me?" He Yu was very certain. He waved his fan and seemed to revert to his previous carefree demeanor, smiling freely. "It's precisely because I want to make it known that it's my Xuanping Wang's style. If I were to keep it low-key, the emperor might think there's something wrong with me, He Yu."
Although He Yu spoke without a care, the underlying scheming made Xiao Yao shiver slightly.
"You..." Xiao Yao moved her lips, looking at He Yu as if she wanted to say something. However, under He Yu's questioning gaze filled with amusement, she seemed unable to articulate anything. She wasn't someone who could easily comfort others and finally sighed in defeat. "Forget it, it's nothing."
He Yu seemed to sense something. He leaned closer and whispered in Xiao Yao's ear, "You're worried about me, aren't you?"
"…You're overthinking it. I'm just afraid you'll bring trouble to our Xiao Family." Xiao Yao lowered her head to hide her unease at being seen through by He Yu. "If I haven't even become a princess yet and our Xiao Family is already gone, wouldn't that be a loss?"
He Yu chuckled and took Xiao Yao's hand. "Don't worry; I promise that will never happen."
The rumors about the emperor's favor towards He Yu were indeed not empty words. Within less than half a month, an imperial decree arrived at the Nanping Xiao Family.
The content of the imperial decree was very kind and amiable. It not only expressed the old emperor's consent to the marriage but also conveyed endless longing and blessings. In simple terms, it could be translated as: Now that your son’s Daughter-in-law has been found, hurry back. Let me, as your uncle, have a good look at you, who has run away for most of Dafeng; I really miss you... and so on. Xiao Yao felt unable to face it.
The family knelt to receive the decree, and Xiao Guangzheng finally felt the reality that his daughter was truly getting married. He stood up with the support of Xiao Moxian, standing behind He Yu. He Yu received the decree from the eunuch who read it aloud. The old eunuch bent over, his face full of smiles, saying, "Congratulations, my lord! The emperor misses you dearly! If the matter is settled now, it would be best for you to return to the capital soon."
"Of course," He Yu said as he helped Xiao Yao up, smiling, "This is natural. I will write a letter today and trouble Eunuch to take it back to the palace to present it to the emperor."
"My lord is too polite. I will certainly handle what my lord has instructed. Moreover, this is my duty," the eunuch replied with his usual smile, but his words were neither servile nor arrogant. Although his voice was somewhat sharp, his tone was steady, which greatly surprised Xiao Yao.
At this moment, she also knew that she should not show too much expression on her face; she just needed to quietly stand beside He Yu as a vase.
After some social niceties and sending off the eunuch who delivered the decree, Xiao Yao curiously asked, "That Eunuch must hold a high position in the palace, right? He seems like someone who has seen a lot of the world."
He Yu glanced at Xiao Yao with appreciation and nodded. "He is the senior eunuch Liang Xinzhi's top disciple Liang Yi. In the palace, apart from a few legitimate masters, there are only these two."
"No wonder," Xiao Yao said as she understood. Of course, she gained a new understanding of He Yu's status beside Qidi; even the eunuch delivering the decree could send such an important confidant over, which showed how much the old emperor valued He Yu.
Xiao Family's elders and Xiao Family's two brothers watched Xiao Yao and He Yu talking in front of them. Suddenly, Xiao Mo Yi said, "Strange, how come they are so familiar already?"
"What? Is that not good?" Xiao Moxian shot a sideways glance at her younger brother. "During this time, my lord and sister have been together almost every day for more than half a month now; they must be much more familiar than at first."
"Indeed." Xiao Guangzheng sighed deeply. No one expected that Prince Southern Tour would stay at Xiao Family; this alone was surprising to everyone.
Now they were unexpectedly about to become in-laws with Xuanping Prince's Mansion. The changes in this world truly happen so quickly that they are beyond prediction.
The imperial decree has been issued, and the marriage is now a settled matter.
With the marriage granted by the emperor, no one can change it except for him, and the wedding date is set for one month later.
The Xiao Family also began to busily prepare the dowry for Xiao Yao. Mrs. Xiao and Li went over the list again and again, fearing that they might overlook something. Xiao Yao watched her mother and Sister-in-law bustling about, feeling guilty that she couldn't help at all. She wanted to tell them not to be so busy, but as soon as she spoke, she was met with Mrs. Xiao's disapproval.
"This child, getting married is a major event in life; how can it be treated carelessly?" Mrs. Xiao disapprovingly tapped Xiao Yao on the head. "Although our family may not compare to the noble families of the prince, we must prepare everything properly. You are going to marry into the capital; perhaps the prince won't care about your dowry, but others will gossip."
"Mother... I..." Xiao Yao's eyes turned red. Truly, she had never considered these things. She only knew that marrying the prince was definitely not as simple as 'flying up to a branch.' She had also mentally prepared herself to face the future gossip in the capital.
She just didn't expect that even before getting married, she would bring so much trouble to her family.
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