Seeing that he didn't speak for a long time, Wen Wan smiled sweetly: "You are really funny. This is how sincere you are. A scumbag father and two scheming stepmothers. Oh, by the way, your grandmother is not a waste of money. Just because If you can meet my request, you have to deal with them, a group of half-brothers, and help your sister find a good family. Xu Zhongran, you are really smart about this. It¡¯s a waste to go into business. If you are in business, you will definitely be better than me.¡±
Xu Zhongran immediately came back to his senses, shook his head and said: "I don't have this idea." He really hadn't thought about this problem. Wenwan has high authority. In the face of absolute power, all conspiracies and tricks are in vain. With just one word from Wen Wan, they can be driven into the dust and die without a burial place. Who dares to scheme against Wen Wan. Besides, if he really married Wen Wan, he would only live in the princess's mansion and not with his parents. There will be no conflict. As for the rest, well, he didn't think much about it.
With a gentle smile: "You said you were sincere in marrying me, show your sincerity and let me see how sincere you are."
Xu Zhongran¡¯s face stiffened: ¡°Princess Princess, I don¡¯t understand how I can prove it?
Wen Wan smiled brightly: "Why are you pretending to be confused? Didn't I just say that if you can do the same as me, get rid of those packages and become righteous with the Xu family, I will give you a chance."
Xu Zhongran stood there, looking at Wen Wan blankly. Wen Wan's intention was to sever ties with the Xu family and leave the Xu family. He couldn't do the gentle request. Wenwan means deliberately making things difficult and letting him do what he can't do.
Seeing Xu Zhongran¡¯s blank expression, Wen Wan left in a hurry.
Xu Zhongran proposed marriage to Princess Wenwan, but the princess refused and said yes. Unless Xu Zhongran leaves the Xu family and marries the princess's wife (this is a deliberate attempt to add jealousy, Wen Wan did not say this. She does not want to continue her incest and marry into the princess), otherwise she will never get married. It seemed like it happened in one day. It spread throughout the capital.
Xu Zhongran is now a fifth-rank Libu doctor. He is no better than Shangtang. Although he has the support of the fifth prince, he has climbed up by his own ability. Give it time. He must be a capable official in the border area. He is a good son-in-law in the eyes of many people. However, Xu Zhongran had long ago claimed that he liked Princess Wenwan. He wants to marry Princess Wenwan. And have been waiting. It's not like no one has kissed him over the years. But he refused to agree. Been waiting for years. But I didn't expect that after waiting so long, I would get such a result.
After this incident came out, people were discussing what kind of person the princess wanted to find. He has already rejected a number one scholar, the fifth prince, and now he has rejected the extremely talented Xu Zhongran. Then there is the condition that the princess made to Xu Zhongran, that he has a son from a good family. I quickly thought about getting engaged. Don't let Princess Wenwan take your fancy.
When the emperor found out, he immediately stated that Wen Wan did not say that he wanted to marry into the family. Nor did he say that he had to leave the clan to marry Wen Wan. It's all rumours. As long as it's good, get married.
Xia Ying saw that Xia Yao was not anxious at all: "Xia Yao. Aren't you worried that the princess won't be able to pick a good one if she picks and chooses like this?"
The emperor immediately summoned Wen Wan to the palace and explained the seriousness of the matter to him. Wherever you marry, you have to let the man leave the clan. Isn¡¯t this deliberately trying to scare away a large number of people? Do you want to get married in the future? The emperor was so angry about this dead boy.
The reason why the emperor was so anxious was because when Xu Zhongran spoke to him at that time, his words were very sincere and sincere. The emperor could see that Xu Zhongran really wanted to marry Wen Wan. Xu Zhongran really seemed to want to marry Wen Wan. Moreover, the emperor also felt that Xu Zhongran was very appropriate and gentle in his request. In ancient times, you had to find a man who didn¡¯t want concubines or married couples. That¡¯s about as difficult as winning a billion-dollar jackpot. The emperor also valued this. He was worried that after passing this village, there would be no such store.
Wen Wan said with a smile: "Uncle Emperor, there is nothing to worry about. Since he is so sincere, then show his sincerity. I will believe him if he just talks in vain. There are many people who say good things, I I can understand them one by one. If he really agrees to these two conditions, I will marry him if he refuses."
The emperor looked at Wen Wan and remained silent. Wenwan may not know that the human heart is the most unpredictable. And the least testable: "If he chickens out. What do you do?"
Wen Wan chuckled and said, "Uncle Emperor, what will happen if he backs down? Uncle Emperor, nothing in this world comes for free. I can't marry just because of his two nice words. What you say is worse than what you do." . I only look at his actions, not his words.¡±
The emperor looked at Wen Wan and sighed slightly, "Silly girl, you have to understand one thing. People's hearts are the most unpredictable. If you are so harsh, my uncle is really worried that you won't be able to get married."
"Wenwan doesn't care" "The human heart is unpredictable, because it is difficult for people to withstand temptation, soThere is a problem with the test. My uncle said that the human heart is unpredictable, and it will feel uncomfortable if you test it. I won't feel bad because I don't have any expectations for him. If it passes the test, I will agree, but if it fails, I have nothing to lose. If you can't get married, you can't get married, and you're afraid that no one will care about you when you get old. Rather than marrying a double-dealing person, I would rather live well alone. "
The emperor knew that Wen Wan had always had big ideas, and he also knew that she was a person who never changed her mind. Now that he is forcing her to marry, she has many ways to get her to stop marrying. He had no choice but to agree, "Okay, let's give it a try." But the emperor knew that Xu Zhongran was eliminated.
The reason why Wenwan left the clan so smoothly was that the world sympathized with him and left no criticism. First of all, because of Wen Wan's more than ten years of planning, her filial piety towards Ping Xiangxi has fallen into everyone's eyes, and public opinion naturally favors her. Secondly, the reason why the Taira family let her go out of the clan so easily was because she was a woman and would belong to someone else's family sooner or later. Third, and most importantly, the reason Wen Wan was not mentioned too much was because she had the support of the emperor. Afterwards, giving out so much money as gifts also blocked the tongues of the last few people who wanted to stir up trouble.
Xu Zhongran is not blessed with Wen Wan. If he accepts Wen Wan, What awaits him is eternal infamy. His official career was completely cut off. Because his father was not unkind to him, and although his stepmother fought fiercely at home, she was a good wife and mother to others.
Therefore, it is impossible for Xu Zhongran to agree to Wen Wan's request. If you agree to him, you will be criticized by thousands of people. Because marrying Wenwan is equivalent to gaining glory and wealth. For the sake of glory and wealth, one abandons one's parents, one's brothers, one's own family, and one's ancestors. He couldn't bear this line and frame.
Xu Zhongran was in a daze in the study. A servant came to call him, saying that the master had invited him over. Xu Zhongran went to the main room. Those who live in the upper room,
Mr. Xu saw Xu Zhongran coming over and asked him to sit down kindly. After getting along for more than ten years, Xu Zhongran knew it was not a good thing when he saw this appearance. I became more vigilant in my heart.
Mr. Xu told Xu Zhongran a lot, but it was just that his title was taken away, and his family's livelihood is now difficult. Several of his younger brothers and sisters have not yet announced their marriage. Even Xu Zhongran's biological sister didn't say they were close. I talked about it in the clouds and fog. But the key point was never made clear.
Xu Zhongran, after hearing so much, felt cold enough to become a shareholder. But he sat upright and didn't respond to Mr. Xu with a word.
Mr. Xu talked for a long time, but Xu Zhongran didn't answer. Finally, after drinking tea for a lifetime, Mr. Xu coughed and said, "Zhong Ran, what do you think of Princess Wenwan's request? Now it's spread all over the world."
Xu Zhongran said expressionlessly: "My son has no idea."
Seeing Xu Zhongran's appearance, Mr. Xu had an angry look in his eyes: "Zhongran, you have always wanted to marry Princess Wenwan. Now that the Princess has agreed, why do you back down halfway?"
Xu Zhongran knelt on the ground: "Father, please take back this sentence. Although the son has always wanted to marry the princess, the son cannot do anything unfaithful, filial, benevolent and unjust. The son likes the princess, but he cannot do it for the sake of the princess. To marry the princess, you don¡¯t even want your ancestors.¡±
Mr. Xu pondered for a moment: "Zhong Ran, if you marry Princess Wen Wan, our Xu family's title will be restored. For the sake of the Xu family, you agreed."
When Xu Zhongran heard these words, he seemed to have fallen into a bottomless abyss. Yes, for the sake of the Xu family's title, it doesn't matter if he is sacrificed. Anyway, he still has eight sons. There are five legitimate sons alone, two are born to step-brothers, and three are born to Luo Shi, the ordinary wife. He is nothing, he is nothing.
Xu Zhongran didn¡¯t agree, even if Mr. Xu threw the tea cup on Xu Zhongran¡¯s forehead, it became a big swelling. Xu Zhongran didn't even agree.
Mr. Xu was completely angry: "For the Xu family, you are not even willing to make this sacrifice. Are you a descendant of the Xu family?" Such a sinister person is here to collect debts. If I had known earlier, I would have strangled him to death right after he was born.
Xu Zhongran was cold and sharp: "If it weren't for me, would you still be sitting here peacefully displaying my father's money? If I hadn't been attached to the fifth prince, the Xu family would have been exiled thousands of miles away. Now in order to give you Are you willing to sacrifice me to pave the way for your sons? Even if I become a person despised by everyone in the world, it doesn¡¯t matter to you?¡±
Mr. Xu kicked Xu Zhongran: "You evil son, you evil son. Just agree. If you don't agree, I can also expel you from the clan tomorrow."
There was a sneer in Xu Zhongran's eyes: "Haha, okay, if you decide to expel me from the clan, I have nothing to say. You are the father and I am the son. For the sake of profit, why not sacrifice one! Anyway, you have many sons. Yes, I¡¯m the only one.¡±
While the father and son were having a fierce quarrel, Mrs. Xu came over. Seeing Xu Zhongran's head full of tea leaves and water, he angrily scolded Master Xu.Fan.
Xu Zhongran¡¯s cold heart finally had a hint of warmth. Mrs. Xu Zhongran took his hand and wiped the tea leaves from his forehead personally, and asked him to tidy up his clothes first. (To be continued)