bookrandom Chapter 242 Isn't this a bit impolite?
Chapter 242 Isn't this a bit impolite?
"What?" Luo Lixian's face darkened further, and she glared at You Hongxin. "Miss You, I have specifically sent people to inquire. You have never been engaged to anyone. When did this Young Master Chen become engaged to you?"
"My daughter..." You Hongxin turned to face her, trembling with nervousness. She had no idea what was going on...
"Your Highness, you may not know this, but the marriage between me and Xin'er was agreed upon by our parents yesterday, with General Zhihe's wife acting as matchmaker. It's just that Xin'er's elder brother was recently injured, and the Marquis and his wife wanted to wait until he recovered before announcing the news, so they didn't tell Xin'er," Chen Zhan explained.
After saying that, he took out a jade pendant from his sleeve. "This is a token exchanged between our parents when they were arranging the marriage."
You Hongxin looked up and exclaimed in surprise, "This is the jade pendant that my grandfather left to my father!"
Luo Lixian was so angry that she almost slammed her hand on the table.
Mo Qianxiao's face was gloomy, not much better looking than hers, but he stopped Luo Lixian's impulsiveness, "Royal sister, since Miss You is already married, then this prince is not destined to be with her."
He's already spoken, what else can Luo Lixian say?
All he could do was glare angrily at Chen Zhan and You Hongxin.
Chen Zhan carefully put away the jade pendant, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said apologetically, "Your Highness, I have an appointment with Xin'er, so we will not disturb you and the Fourth Prince's meal any longer."
After saying that, he grasped You Hongxin's wrist and led her out of the elegant room.
As Luo Lixian watched their departing figures, she couldn't help but clench her teeth.
"Chen Zhan must have done this on purpose! That scoundrel Chen, actually letting his son ruin our plans!"
Mo Qianxiao gave her a cold glance. "He has a token, which means the marriage can't be faked. What's the use of you being angry?"
Luo Lixian asked him unwillingly, "Fourth brother, do you really want to just let this go? You must know that the Marquis of Yufeng's mansion is closest to the Ye family. If we want to contain the Ye family's army, starting with the Marquis's mansion is the best way to win!"
Mo Qianxiao glanced at her again, "The Marquis of Yufeng's mansion isn't just about using You Hongxin."
Luo Lixian thought for a moment and quickly understood what he meant, then smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right to remind me, I know what to do."
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Now let's talk about the other side.
After being led out of the elegant room on the second floor by Chen Zhan, You Hongxin was then taken up to the third floor by him.
After entering the most private room at the far end, Chen Zhan took the initiative to release You Hongxin's wrist, bowed and apologized, "Miss You, I did not mean to damage your reputation, but I was entrusted by the Crown Princess to help you out of this predicament."
"The Crown Princess?" Although You Hongxin's face was flushed, upon hearing news of Ye Shishu, the surprise on her face outweighed her embarrassment. "Where is she? Is she alright?"
Chen Zhan said, "The Crown Princess received the news and guessed that Princess Liang had designs on you, so she sent someone to the Marquis's residence to retrieve the Marquis's jade pendant and send it to Ziqiong Manor, entrusting me to take you away from Princess Liang. If I'm not mistaken, the Crown Princess should be in Ziqiong Manor, but it's inconvenient for her to show herself right now."
After careful consideration, You Hongxin realized that since there was no news of the Crown Princess in the palace, her whereabouts must be a secret.
Whatever the reason, all she needed to know was that the Crown Princess had been rescued and was safe and sound—that was the greatest joy!
She glanced at Chen Zhan's handsome face, blushed, and curtsied to him, "Thank you very much for helping me out today, Young Master Chen. I will definitely have my father come to express his gratitude another day."
Chen Zhan helped her up, looked at her flushed face, and said with a smile, "Miss You, there's no need to be so formal. Please rest here; someone will come to pick you up later. I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse me."
"Mm." You Hongxin watched him leave with gratitude.
After closing the door, she looked around the room and found it to be more elegant and luxurious than the room downstairs.
Just as I was enjoying the view, there was a sudden knock on the door.
She quickly went to open the door.
Upon seeing the people outside the door, they were both surprised and delighted. "Uncle, Aunt, Mother... why are you all here?"
Madam Ma entered first, pulled her up and down to look her over, and asked nervously, "Xin'er, did Princess Liang make things difficult for you?"
When You Hongxin saw that Aunt Jiu had closed the door, she took the initiative to tell them the reason why Luo Lixian had invited her out.
After listening, Ye Gengxin couldn't help but sneer, "They're really good at scheming! Last time they bribed Fan Yunying, and this time they dare to set their sights on you. They deserve to die!"
You Hongxin blushed and said, "Uncle, please don't be angry. I would never betray the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. Besides, Young Master Chen appeared in time and resolved everything for me. They should not have any more designs on me."
Ma asked curiously, "Young Master Chen? Which Young Master Chen?"
You Hongxin lowered her head shyly, "It's the young master Chen from the Imperial Censor's family. He told Princess Liang that you and Father had discussed the marriage with his family yesterday, and he even showed Princess Liang the jade pendant that my grandfather gave to my father, saying it was a token of betrothal between the two families. Princess Liang believed it and didn't make things difficult for me anymore."
Upon hearing this, Madam Ma immediately understood, "No wonder the Crown Princess sent someone to the Marquis's residence to ask for things, saying that the more valuable the better. So that's what it's for."
Looking at You Hongxin's blushing face, Ninth Aunt couldn't help but tug at Ye Gengxin's sleeve.
Ye Gengxin instantly understood, and then jokingly asked You Hongxin, "Xin'er, what do you think of that Young Master Chen?"
Before You Hongxin could reply, Madam Ma said with a smile, "General, please don't tease her. Young Master Chen is not worthy of Xin'er. He helped Xin'er, so we mustn't have any improper thoughts about him."
Upon hearing this, Ye Gengxin put on a stern face and said, "How is Xin'er unworthy? Putting aside the fact that you two have now taken over the Marquis's mansion, just the fact that Xin'er is the Crown Princess's cousin means that the Chen family would not dare to look down on Xin'er in the slightest! Besides, Hongze is expected to pass the imperial examination this year. If he comes out on top, it would be a great honor for Chen Zhan to marry Xin'er!"
Mrs. Ma was both amused and exasperated.
Back when You Jianbin and the Wen family were the head of the Marquis's household, the four of them only wanted to live their peaceful lives. They never even dared to dream of marrying into a powerful family.
She felt awkward and unworthy of being praised so highly now.
Seeing her mother's embarrassment, You Hongxin quickly said, "Uncle, Xin'er is just an ordinary girl and is indeed not good enough for Young Master Chen. Please don't tease Xin'er. If someone hears this, it will put Young Master Chen in a difficult position."
Ye Gengxin went to see Ninth Aunt.
Aunt Jiu smiled and winked at him, suggesting that he find an opportunity to visit the Chen family. If the Chen family had no objections, the marriage might actually go through.
In the attic.
While enjoying tea and snacks, Ye Shishu listened to Chen Zhan report the situation to Yu Chiling.
She was relieved to learn that You Hongxin was alright.
"Your Highness, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
"Young Master Chen, please wait." Seeing that Chen Zhan was about to leave, Ye Shishu suddenly called out to him.
"What are your orders, Your Highness?" Chen Zhan bowed and faced her.
"Didn't I have someone give you the You family's jade pendant?"
Chen Zhan took out a jade pendant from his sleeve.
However, he did not exchange it with Ye Shishu. Instead, he held the jade pendant and smiled at Ye Shishu, "Your Highness, I have already accepted the token. How can I return it?"
Ye Shishu was taken aback at first, then asked uncertainly, "What do you mean?"
Chen Zhan suddenly knelt down before her and Yu Chi Ling, bowing solemnly, "Thank you, Your Highness and Your Highness, for bestowing this marriage upon me!"
puff!
Ye Shishu couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Young Master Chen, isn't that a bit impolite of you?"
Even Yu Chi Ling, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile.
However, Chen Zhan was not embarrassed at all, and said righteously, "Although I was ordered to help Miss You resolve the crisis, I also risked my reputation. Your Highness and Your Highness must stand up for me, otherwise I will have no face to go back and explain to my father."