inspire-indiana Chapter 275 Proposing Marriage!
Chapter 275 Proposing Marriage!
Chapter 275 Proposing Marriage!
Although Huangfu Qian didn't want to see Xia Mo being proposed to by many people, he respected Xia Mo's request.
Three days later—
The Lan family and many other prominent families investigated the location where Yuanshan first appeared, and the banquet held to thank teachers after the provincial examination in Lingzhou City in the middle of this year.
They followed the trail and traced it back to the end of summer.
Lan Mansion, Main Courtyard—
When Young Master Lan and his group discovered that Mr. Yuanshan was Xia Moshi, who was currently residing in the Jiang Prince's Mansion, their eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
"Regarding the An family head, we have already sent people to investigate. This is her complete biography," the Lan family head gestured for Lan Gongzi to look at, and asked, "Have you been deceived?"
"What I'm more curious about is, since she's lived in the village since she was little, how did she learn all this?" Young Master Lan glanced at the painting on the wall and then looked thoughtfully at the Lan family head.
The Lan family head frowned and immediately said, "There are errors in this biographical investigation."
"Have them investigate again!" The Lan family head immediately ordered his trusted subordinates.
"I still want to marry the Lord of Anjia Township. Father, please trouble yourselves and have Mother find a matchmaker for me," said Young Master Lan.
"Are you sure that thing really exists?" the Lan family head pressed.
Young Master Lan nodded.
The head of the Lan family stared intently at his son for a moment, then nodded and instructed Madam Lan to take out charcoal to propose marriage.
The Lan family discovered that Yuanshan's true identity was Xia Mo, and they naturally also discovered that he was a young master from the three prominent families of Li, Zheng, and Chen.
While they were all incredulous, they ordered their subordinates to reinvestigate the head of Anjia Township, and at the same time, they proposed a betrothal to their families.
* * *
December 16th—
At Jiangwang Villa, a scene that was not exactly unusual, yet still quite astonishing, appeared.
People from the four prominent families of Li, Lan, Zheng, and Chen all chose this day to appear outside the gate of Jiang Wang's villa.
The four ladies looked at each other in bewilderment.
Originally, the four ladies didn't intend to be very sincere when they came. They thought that the head of Anjia Village would eagerly fawn over them upon hearing their family's reputation, but they never expected...
“You…” Madam Li looked at the other three ladies from prominent families with hesitation.
The eight ladies from prominent families all knew each other and had connections with one another. The arrival of four more people only added to the confusion in their minds.
"My good-for-nothing son lost his appetite and couldn't eat or drink after seeing the appearance of the An family head that day. I had no choice but to come and propose marriage for him," Madam Lan said decisively, putting aside her contempt.
"Don't try to take it from me," Madam Lan said with a smile.
“I never imagined we would have such a good-for-nothing son,” Madam Li said, her initial scorn gone.
If there was nothing special about the end of summer, why would the ladies from three other prominent families also come to propose marriage?
Based on this point alone, the four ladies present decided to take it seriously.
In the capital, there were four other families who, upon hearing the news, though puzzled, acted decisively and also drove their carriages to the Jiang Prince's villa.
The other four ladies also arrived, thinking that there might be some benefits they didn't know about, and they couldn't let the Li, Lan, Zheng, and Chen families snatch them away first!
Thus, in less than half an hour, the ladies of the eight great families of the capital had all arrived at the gate of Prince Jiang's villa.
Inside the study of Prince Jiang's residence—
Jiang Feng carefully told Huangfu Qian the news that all eight prominent families in the capital had gone to the Xia family to propose marriage.
With a "crack" sound, it turned out that Huangfu Qian, upon hearing the news, lost control of his emotions and broke the calligraphy brush he was holding.
"The other four families are just here for the fun of it. They're helping their illegitimate sons propose marriage to Miss Xia. Xia's father and the others definitely won't agree," Jiang Feng whispered. "Master, do you want to... propose marriage to them too?"
Huangfu Qian suddenly looked up at Jiang Feng, his eagle eyes shining so brightly they seemed to radiate light.
Jiang Feng shrank back in fright, and thought carefully about what he had just said. Was there anything wrong with it?
It must have been one of those suggestions that the master took to heart.
"Prepare your things and await my orders," Huangfu Qian said.
"Excuse me, what should we prepare?" Jiang Feng asked, somewhat bewildered.
A glint flashed in Huangfu Qianying's eyes as he said, "I'll propose marriage!"
Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, then, realizing what was happening, he asked, "Which level do you need?"
“The best,” Huangfu Qian said decisively.
"Yes!"
After Jiang Feng left, he rushed to the Wangfu warehouse.
* * *
Inside the Jiangwang Villa—
Since Xia's parents didn't want to meet each family individually, they invited all eight ladies from prominent families into the living room.
The eight elegant and dignified ladies, though all in their mid-twenties, each possessed an extraordinary air and the inherent authority of a matriarch.
Faced with these eight people, Xia's father and mother nervously swallowed, shrank back, and appeared even more timid and petty.
“Mr. Xia, Mrs. Xia,” Mrs. Li greeted them, then said, “It’s not appropriate for us ladies to have Mr. Xia present when we’re discussing matters.”
Upon hearing that Xia's father was to leave, leaving her alone to face these eight ladies of extraordinary background, Xia's mother trembled violently with nervousness and instinctively resisted.
Inside the side hall—
Xia Mo looked at her two older brothers.
"No," Xia Erge said in a low voice, "Little sister, there are many rules in aristocratic families. I don't agree to any of these eight families. My little sister is someone we've cherished since she was little. How can she marry into another family and suffer at their hands?"
“My eldest brother also disagrees,” Brother Xia nodded in agreement.
Xia Mo rolled her eyes playfully, looking both helpless and beautiful, and said, "Right now, we need to arrange people to help Mother deal with those eight ladies."
“Indeed, my parents have never seen such a world, but… aristocratic families have many rules, and they certainly don’t allow men and women to mix together,” Xia Erge frowned.
“My brother and I are men, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for us to barge in,” said Brother Xia.
Xia Mo straightened her clothes and said, "I'll go."
"Little sister..."
Brother Xia and Second Brother Xia are worried again. If those eight ladies see their little sister, won't they immediately take a liking to her?
Xia Mo said, "I will not get married."
Brother Xia and Second Brother Xia took it as a joke by Xia Mo.
After tidying up her clothes at the end of summer, she walked into the living room.
Inside the living room—
The light at the entrance to the living room was blocked, and the eight ladies turned their heads gracefully in unison to look at the doorway, meeting Xia Mo's exquisite and unparalleled beautiful face, as well as her calm and composed gaze.
Everyone in the living room, except for Xia's father and mother, was stunned for a moment.
It's so beautiful, it's almost like it's glowing.
The four ladies who came to join in the fun couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the Li, Lan, Zheng, and Chen families were really attracted to the beautiful appearance of the Princess of Anping?
"Hello, Madam Li," Xia Mo greeted them one by one.
The eight ladies frowned, noticing that Xia Mo had not performed the curtsy.
As summer ended, Xia walked to her mother's side, deliberately letting the token hanging on the left side of her belt sway gently, so that people could see the word "general" on the token but not which army it belonged to.
The four ladies from prominent families sitting on the left noticed the "General" command and couldn't hide their surprise. They couldn't help but glance at the other three ladies sitting next to them to make sure they hadn't seen it wrong.
It turns out that the village head of Anjia Township not only has the title of village head, but also... the official rank of general!