This was said by Long Yi.
It’s not that Situ Yongjie doesn’t trust Long Yi, but the prince hadn’t spoken personally, so he always felt a lack of security. He didn’t want to lose both the madam and the troops.
Indeed, although it was expressed nicely as all being for the prince’s illness, deep down he was still concerned about the alliance with the War Prince’s Mansion. After all, Xuexue had wandered among the common people for over ten years, and he always felt he owed her. Now, for the sake of his son, he was marrying her off to the dying War Prince, and he always carried a sense of guilt.
There was a sense of unwillingness he hadn’t even detected.
Unwilling to sacrifice his daughter’s lifelong happiness, yet unable to save his son’s life.
Situ Yongjie desperately looked at Long Rui lying on the bed, hoping for a promise: "Prince?"
Long Rui, weakly, said another sentence: "Mm...I...I will handle...it well, go."
Finally, he raised his weak hand and waved it.
Obviously, the prince didn’t want to discuss it further.
Seeing this, Long Yi hurriedly stepped forward and gestured to Situ Yongjie, "General, the prince is tired. I will take care of the remaining details, please return. Tomorrow, I will send a matchmaker to propose marriage. Do not worry about the Little Young Master, His Excellency the Minister has always followed the prince’s orders, and with just one word from the prince, the matter can be resolved."
"Alright."
The War Prince slowly closed his eyes, looking very fatigued.
The person was critically ill.
Indeed not suitable for long conversations.
Situ Yongjie also couldn’t continue to disturb him and had to follow Long Yi out.
At last, he repeatedly urged Long Yi to handle this matter well before leaving the War Prince’s Mansion.
Sure enough, the War Prince kept his word. The next day, Situ Yongjie received a letter from His Excellency the Minister, saying the matter would not be pursued further. The reason was vague, but in any case, it ant Situ Zhi would be safe and no longer have to risk his life for the Chief of Staff’s daughter.
Situ Yongjie felt both happy and lost. For this child, who might not even be his own, he sacrificed his daughter’s lifelong happiness, uncertain if what he did was right or wrong. Moreover, his daughter still didn’t know she was to marry the War Prince, nor the possible reactions once she found out.
When the people from the War Prince’s Mansion ca with betrothal gifts and a matchmaker to propose marriage, the entire Capital was in an uproar.
The people carrying the gifts ford a line down the street.
It showed how extravagant the War Prince’s Mansion’s gesture was.
There were many onlookers, causing the streets to be congested.
General’s Mansion, Qingyuo Pavilion.
Xuexue was in the garden admiring the flowers. Qingyuo Pavilion was indeed lovely, filled with exotic blooms, especially the i Hua, which looked particularly comforting in the winter.
Zi Xia was standing at the side, attending to her.
At this mont, a maid rushed in, "Miss, Miss."
Zi Xia frowned, displeased, "Why so hurried and flustered?"
"Sothing has happened, sothing has happened."
Xuexue straightened up and glanced at the maid, "What is it?"
"Soone has co to propose marriage for you, Miss."
Upon hearing this, Xuexue and Zi Xia exchanged a look, "A proposal?"
"Yes! The betrothal gifts have been brought into the mansion."
Xuexue was taken aback. She had just co of age, who was in such a hurry to propose?
"Who is it?"
"It’s people from the War Prince’s Mansion."
"The War Prince’s Mansion?"
"Yes, Miss, you better go take a look. The betrothal gifts can’t even fit in the main hall, reaching all the way to the General’s Mansion entrance."
That Long Rui fellow, he proposes without even giving her a heads up, Xuexue felt a bit annoyed. And doing it so extravagantly, whom was he trying to impress!
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