RPAGF Chapter 261
Chapter 261
Chapter 261
Originally, I wanted to prevent them from becoming enemies, but now it seems that saying too much will only sow seeds of doubt in people's hearts.
"The Emperor is unpredictable, so I was on edge all day and didn't talk to him much."
Xiao Rongrong laughed and said, "I just heard the prince say that the emperor has decided not to behead Qin Jian, and the two million taels can be delayed."
"It must be because you pleaded for me."
"Thank you so much, Xiyue! We wouldn't know what to do without you!"
Yun Xiyue asked, "Does Your Highness and Second Master Qin have a good relationship?"
“Our family situation is very special.” Xiao Rongrong felt a headache when she talked about it; the relationships within the Qin Prince’s Mansion were extremely complicated.
"Qin Jian is the son of the old princess, who is now his second wife. She dotes on the child, so when the old prince saw him, he sent him to the military camp to train with the prince."
"The two initially disliked each other."
After all, he was his stepmother's son, so Qin Mo naturally didn't accept this younger brother.
Qin Jian also disliked his older brother, who was superior to him in every way.
"But then, something happened. The old prince was assassinated. They were all with him at the time, and the assassination attempt almost cost him his life. He was seriously injured while saving the two of them and died not long after."
"The old prince treated both his elder and younger brothers equally. It was from then on that their relationship changed, and they realized that even though they were not born to the same mother, they were still brothers and their father's sons."
"On the battlefield, Qin Jian saved the prince, and the prince also saved Qin Jian. They can be said to be brothers who have gone through thick and thin together."
"When the old prince passed away, he told the prince to take good care of his two younger brothers and the Qin family. No matter what, brothers must not kill each other."
"The prince is a man of great loyalty and righteousness. He feels that he also bears responsibility for Qin Jian's mistake this time. Because the Qin family's power is growing, even if you don't do those things, there will always be people who will tempt you into it."
"The prince felt that he had failed to keep a close eye on his younger brother, which led him astray. Therefore, he could not bear to see him beheaded."
Yun Xiyue said, "So all two million taels went into the second branch of the family's pocket?"
Xiao Rongrong's eyes darkened slightly. "Well, speaking of which, Qin Jian's path is inextricably linked to the old princess."
This is a family scandal, and she doesn't want to say more.
The brothers in the Prince of Qin's mansion were harmonious, but the women in the inner quarters were not. They fought each other, especially Zhuang Shi, who was always targeting him.
Yunxi Yue didn't ask any more questions.
......
"Big brother."
When she got home, she went to find Yun Xiaohan.
"Hmm. What's wrong? Is something bothering you?"
Yun Xiaohan was no different from usual.
"Does your older brother have someone he likes?"
Yun Xiaohan, holding a teacup, paused upon hearing this. "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"Your mother has long wanted you to get married, but you have always made excuses. This time, even though the Prince of Qin acted as matchmaker, you still said you didn't want to get married. Why is that?"
Yun Xiaohan put down his teacup, remained calm, and smiled, "I do have someone I like; I've liked a girl for a long time."
"Who is that?" Yun Xiyue asked in surprise; she didn't know.
Yun Xiaohan looked up at her and said, "Yue'er, I want to ask you a question."
"Ah."
Yunxi Yue sat down and listened attentively.
"If I don't want to marry Xiao Ling'er, and I go to the palace to defy the imperial decree and break off the engagement, would you be willing to marry me then?"
Yun Xiyue froze.
"I was just saying, what if I didn't really ask you to marry me?" Yun Xiaohan's eyes dimmed slightly as he chuckled.
Yun Xiyue said, "I understand. If you really don't want to marry Xiao Ling'er, then I will go to the palace and beg the Emperor to rescind his decree."
"No need. An imperial decree for marriage cannot be disobeyed. If you go to the palace to plead for him, you will only displease the emperor."
If you can't marry the person you love, then marrying anyone is fine too; the man certainly wouldn't agree to withdraw the arranged marriage.
His arranged marriage was intended to extinguish his own delusions; it was a warning directed only at himself.