Chapter 757 Please give me a moment
The Duke's Mansion.
After Xie Ying and Xie Jiaojiao finished their dinner, the sisters chatted for a while and were about to rest, but Xie Yunchu returned home.
"Big brother, why are you here tonight?" Xie Jiaojiao hurriedly went to greet him.
Xie Yunchu touched her head, then glanced at Xie Ying, "I heard that A Ying was ill a few days ago, so I came to see you."
Xie Ying explained: "No, I'm not sick."
As she said that, she looked at Xie Jiaojiao, who hurriedly explained, "Sister, I'm not sick." It was just because of Qing Changan's matter that she locked herself in the room for a long time.
Xie Yunchu took a deep breath and said to Xie Jiaojiao, "I have something to tell your sister, you go back and rest first."
Xie Jiaojiao: “…”
"Big brother, big sister, is there anything I can't listen to? I, I'm not a child anymore!"
"You are only twelve years old, if not a child, then what are you?"
"What's wrong with twelve years old? In folk society, twelve-year-old girls are married. How can they be considered children when they are already married?"
Xie Yunchu sighed, and just as he opened his mouth, Xie Jiaojiao said, "I am sure that Big Brother came here because of the matter between Sister and Lord Qing. Am I wrong?"
Xie Yunchu pursed his lips, then looked at Xie Ying, "This is your business, what do you think?"
It looked like it was indeed related to Qing Changan. Thinking that although Xie Jiaojiao was young, she had always known about her affairs, she nodded.
Only then did Xie Yunchu sit down.
After Xie Ying sat down, Xie Jiaojiao also sat beside Xie Ying, gently holding her elder sister's arm. She saw that her elder brother's face seemed very serious, and what he was going to say might be more serious.
A servant came forward to serve tea.
Xie Yunchu waved his hand and said, "Everyone, go down."
"Yes."
After all the servants left, Xie Yunchu said, "I ordered Chen You to check on Qing Chang'an."
Xie Ying's hand curled slightly, "Why do you want to investigate him?"
"Your Highness Prince Chen once calculated that Qing Chang'an had a concubine's eldest son, but because he and you have a certain affinity and your fate is similar, it is possible that the calculation was not accurate, so I ordered someone to check it out.
Today, Chen You reported that Qing Chang'an had a concubine three years ago, but he sent the concubine away after proposing marriage.
My people have gone to look for the concubine, and perhaps there will be news back soon."
Xie Jiaojiao slammed the table and said, "Then what Qing Changan said to my sister about only marrying me is bullshit?"
"I also said that he is a good person. If my sister likes him, it would be good to marry him!"
"Is he planning to marry my sister and then bring back the concubine?" Xie Jiaojiao thought of something else. "No, didn't His Royal Highness Prince Chen say that Qing Chang'an has a concubine's eldest son? Is the concubine pregnant?"
Xie Yunchu shook his head. "This matter still needs to be verified. After all, the concubine has not been found yet. But the information we found is that the concubine left alone. Perhaps - she is pregnant?"
Xie Jiaojiao frowned, "Even if the concubine is not pregnant and there is no illegitimate son, Qing Changan is so affectionate in front of my sister, and he even said that he liked my sister a few years ago and would not marry anyone else. If he liked my sister four years ago, how could he have a concubine three years ago?"
"Sister, you can't be confused, and don't be entangled and soft-hearted!" Xie Jiaojiao shook Xie Ying's arm and said.
Xie Ying originally intended to break off the engagement with Qing Chang'an.
The reason why I haven't called off the engagement for now is only because my father and mother haven't come back yet. "He and I will call off the engagement."
"But sister, you are always influenced by his words and hesitate, and you marry him as soon as your heart softens?"
Xie Ying was speechless for a moment. She had indeed been hesitant before. After all, Qing Chang'an was indeed a rare talent.
She hesitated at that time because she felt that since all women had to get married, it was impossible for her to marry her lover, and Qing Chang'an was so tolerant of her, so she hesitated.
Later, she entered a women's college, and under the influence of everyone, she discovered that there were more options for women than just getting married and having children.
They can work as hard as men and may become pillars of the country in the future.
By then, it would be great if I could find my ideal husband, but if not, I will have a career that I can work hard for my whole life and make the most of my youth.
It's much better than getting married and having children mindlessly.
However, Jiaojiao only got one of them right, the other one——
Thinking of the scene where Qing Chang'an knelt in front of her and begged her with red eyes, the matter of breaking off the engagement really had to wait for her father and mother to come back and make the decision.
"He has a concubine. I will never marry him."
"What if he told you that the concubine would be sent away?"
"Still not," Xie Ying said firmly, "How can I embarrass another weak woman just to make myself happy?"
Xie Jiaojiao applauded, "Yes, that's it!"
When Xie Yunchu saw Xie Ying's reaction, he knew that she really had no feelings for Qing Chang'an at all. If someone told him that A Yao had feelings for another man, he would go crazy.
However, "Do you need me to help you cancel this marriage?"
"Aren't you waiting for your parents?"
"If you want to cancel the engagement, I can naturally cancel it for you on behalf of your father."
Xie Ying looked at Xie Yunchu, "Brother, please give me some time."
Xie Jiaojiao asked in confusion: "Sister, what do you mean?" Still hesitating?
"There are countless men who have three wives and four concubines. If our Duke's Mansion brings up the matter of canceling the engagement, it may have an impact on Qing Chang'an. I think it is better to talk to him first and let them bring it up. If he still refuses, then ask my brother to step in."
Xie Yunchu also felt that the relationship between the Duke's Mansion and the Qing's Mansion was not bad. If this matter was not handled properly, both families would be laughed at by the people in the capital. "Okay, you can find me anytime."
Xie Ying nodded, "Yeah."
Xie Yunchu sighed, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then put it down and stood up, "Then I'll go back to the palace first."
"Brother." Xie Jiaojiao called out to Xie Yunchu who had taken a few steps.
Xie Yunchu turned around.
Xie Jiaojiao asked, "Brother, I have a question for you. Please don't be mean to me or angry."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"Big brother agrees first."
Xie Yunchu nodded, "Okay, ask."
Xie Jiaojiao cleared her throat, "Brother, after marrying my sister, did you feel uncomfortable for a moment? Or unwilling?"
Xie Yunchu: “…”
Xie Ying: “…”
My little sister is so brave. She dares to ask anything. She relies on her young age to think and say anything!
Xie Yunchu thought for a moment and said, "Being able to marry A Yao is what I have always wanted, so how could I not be willing?" As he said that, he smiled.
Xie Jiaojiao scratched her head and said, "I, I am thinking that I will also look for a son-in-law in the future."
Xie Yunchu: “…”
"Then you should improve your abilities first, otherwise, you won't be able to control your son-in-law." After saying that, Xie Yunchu walked away.