Chapter 1204: Chapter 1204 The Origin of the Xiao Family
Shu Yu chuckled coldly, just about to turn and leave, but then she thought of the Xiao Family and stopped.
“Alright, let’s go and take a look.”
Zhao Xi immediately had the intermediary lead the way, and several people started walking forward.
Shu Yu let Zhao Xi fall two steps behind and quietly discussed what she saw of the situation concerning Madam Xiang Weinan when she went to the county office.
“Do you know what’s up with the Xiao Family?”
Zhao Xi appeared as if he was the perfect person to ask, and equally lowered his voice, “Xiang Weinan and his wife, their relationship is practically as bad as it gets. He doesn’t like this wife at all.”
Shu Yu thought, she could see that.
“Why? It’s not as if he was forced to marry her, was it?”
Zhao Xi’s expression momentarily became a bit intriguing.
Shu Yu was stunned, “He was really forced?”
“Exactly. Do you know who the Xiao Family is?”
Shu Yu glanced at him sideways, “If I knew, why would I be asking you?”
Zhao Xi took a look at the intermediary who had walked a long distance ahead and lowered his voice even more, “The Third Prince’s family surname is Xiao.”
Shu Yu almost choked on her own saliva, so the Xiao Family belonged to the Third Prince’s maternal family.
This is troublesome indeed. Xiang Weinan is under the Fifth Prince, and they ended up marrying someone from a different camp. Especially since this involves the matter of succession, no matter which side loses in the future, the marriage is doomed.
“There is more,” Zhao Xi said, “You know Xiang Weinan achieved great success at a young age, and with his honorable status, all the noble women in the capital have had their eyes on him for a long time.”
“Including the Xiao Family?” Shu Yu asked, skeptically.
Earlier, she had also observed that Xiao Family’s expression when meeting Xiang Weinan was one of joy, even with a hint of shyness.
She clearly likes Xiang Weinan.
It’s not surprising, given that Xiang Weinan’s father is an Earl and he is the Princely Heir of Count Mansion, inherently possessing such a status.
Moreover, he has been diligent from a young age, excelling in both literature and martial skills, standing out among the noble sons.
Lately, he has achieved scholarly honors, and at such a young age became an Advanced Scholar, with a limitless future ahead, naturally being the prize sought by young women in the capital.
Zhao Xi nodded, “The Xiao Family favored Xiang Weinan, and the Third Prince intended to win over the Xiang Family, so they were eager to make it happen. If the Xiang Family had known earlier, they might have had some buffer time to at least find an ideal bride for themselves. But the Xiao Family acted untowardly, and Princess Consort Xiao whispered in the Emperor’s ear, prompting the Emperor to issue an Imperial Decree for the marriage.”
Once the decree was made, the current Emperor, who greatly values his reputation, would not tolerate anyone defying the order.
The Xiang Family had no choice but to follow the decree and wele the Xiao Family’s bride.
However, less than half a year after the Xiao Family bride entered, Xiang Weinan came to Jiangyuan County to serve as the county magistrate.
First, to perform duties for the Fifth Prince, and secondly, to avoid the Xiao Family, as well as the Third Prince’s alliance.
At this point, Zhao Xi suddenly realized with a start, “So, the Xiao Family followed him to Jiangyuan County?”
Shu Yu nodded, “You sure took your time to catch on.”
Zhao Xi did not know what a ‘reflection arc’ is.
But hearing that the Xiao Family member was ing, he couldn’t help but frown, “Do you think the Xiao Family’s arrival might be the Third Prince’s idea?”
“It’s possible. Now that the Second Prince is defeated, the Fifth Prince is starting to emerge. The Third Prince needs to solidify his power, so he naturally wants to win over more key ministers.”
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