Under the candlelight, Chu Wulang asked people to find a list of men in Kyoto who were suitable for marriage but had not yet been engaged as quickly as possible. The time was limited, and Chu Wulang's requirements were somewhat harsh. In the end, only three people were selected. List.
"Xie Lan?"
Tao Yaoyao took the list and when she saw this name on the first page, she almost immediately turned to the next one.
"Xiao Shuo, the son of Marquis Pingnan, is currently the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. He is twenty-two years old. In his early years, his family had proposed a marriage to him, but his fiancée died of illness before they got married. There was also a marriage proposal after that, but There are rumors that he has a tough life, and those families who care about their daughters are not willing to marry him once they hear this rumor."
Chu Wulang had a good relationship with Xiao Shuo and knew that these rumors were not true, so he was included in Tao Yaoyao's list of candidates to choose Xu.
In his opinion, her sister deserves the best Erlang in the world, but he doesn't trust people he doesn't know.
Xiao Shuo has a good relationship with him. If they can succeed in the future, he will feel more at ease even if he goes to the border.
Of course, the marriage was Tao Yaoyao's, and he would listen to her whatever she chose in the end.
"The last one is called Xie Fei. He is the cousin of King Dingbei. They are one year apart, but their temperaments are very different. Xie Fei is a well-known handsome gentleman in Kyoto.
Of course, he is also very good-looking and is the number one choice for women in the boudoir of Kyoto City.
It's a pity that Xie Fei is so focused on fame that he has invited out many matchmakers who went to Xie's house to propose marriage. By the way, I heard from the housekeeper that the fifth princess seems to be interested in Xie Fei as well. "
The original owner rarely went out in the past, so he had no impression of these two people, but if Chu Wulang can say that they are good, he should consider them.
It was getting late, so she planned to go back home first and wait until tomorrow to find a way to meet these two people by chance.
"Xie Fei, you only need to wait at the gate of the Hanlin Academy at Chen time to see him. As for Xiao Shuo, he has recently been troubled by the cattle stealing case in Baijia Village. You can see him when you go to Baijia Village."
Chu Wulang originally wanted to let him rest at Chu's house for one night, but Tao Yaoyao was still thinking about Tao Shi'an's itching, so she rejected his kindness and swayed back to Tao's house in a carriage under the moonlight.
"Master, the eldest lady is finally back."
The butler's voice was full of relaxation and happiness. God knows what they, the servants, would have to face if the eldest lady never came back.
Tao Yaoyao knew Tao Shian's temperament, so she didn't hesitate and followed the servant directly to his yard.
At this time, Tao Shi'an was all red and swollen, and some serious parts were even bloody. Fortunately, he knew how to save his face, so he had someone put a hot towel on his face without scratching it. The situation was better, otherwise Tao Yaoyao would be really scared. Scared myself to death.
"You rebellious son..."
Tao Shi'an had never suffered such a crime since he was a child, but now he was almost killed by his biological daughter. He really had the desire to kill.
Moreover, this damn girl knew that he was still suffering at home, but she went out crazy and only came back now. She just wanted him to die.
"Why did I raise such a harmful person like you? Hand over the antidote quickly and get out of here. Don't let me see you again in the future."
"Tao Shi'an, listen to what you said."
Tao Yaoyao originally took out the antidote, but after hearing Tao Shian's unrepentant threat, she sneered, picked up the porcelain bottle and threw it to the ground in front of him.
The porcelain bottle shattered instantly, and the powder inside spilled onto the ground.
Tao Yaoyao lowered her head and saw this scene. Instead of being anxious, she reminded with a smile, "There are only these antidotes. If dad doesn't hurry up and pick them up, I'm afraid he will have to wait until tomorrow morning."
After speaking, Tao Yaoyao turned around and left the main courtyard.
"Unfilial daughter, you unfilial thing, come back here..."
Tao Yaoyao walked out and could still hear Tao Shian's curses for a long distance. It seemed that the lesson this time was not enough, but it didn't matter, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.
She will get back the grievances the original owner has received from these people little by little in this family over the years.
"Tao Yaoyao, I order you to go to the palace immediately to apologize to His Majesty, and then tell him that you regret breaking off the engagement." Tao Yanyan suddenly ran out of the bushes nearby.
After blocking her way, he said angrily.
Tao Yaoyao glanced at her as if she was a fool, then walked around her to leave. Seeing this, Tao Yanyan immediately rushed over and stopped her again.
"I'm talking to you, are you deaf?"
Tao Yaoyao's patience ran out and he looked at her with a half-smile, "Why, the scorpion didn't scare you that day?"
Tao Yanyan finally forgot about that incident. Unexpectedly, she mentioned it again. Tao Yanyan was so angry that he reached out for adults. Tao Yaoyao was not used to her. He pushed her away and warned her coldly, "I don't want to." If you can't sleep all night, stay away from me, otherwise...what your father suffered today, I can try it on you."
"No." Tao Yanyan was immediately frightened when he heard this.
Tao Yaoyao didn't bother to look at her one more time, so she turned around and returned to her yard from the other side.
Qiu Gui had been waiting for her in the yard. After hearing the noise, he quickly ran to the door to pick her up, "Miss, you are finally back. The master has sent people here many times. Miss, the poison on the master..."
"Don't worry, I've given him the antidote."
Tao Yaoyao was tired after working all day. After a brief wash, she went to bed and had a good night's sleep. After breakfast the next day, she took a carriage to the entrance of the Hanlin Academy.
The carriage lived in the corner opposite the Hanlin Academy. Tao Yaoyao sat in the carriage and refused to let the driver go, nor did she get out of the carriage. Qiu Gui was curious when she saw this, "Miss, are we waiting for someone?"
"Yes." Tao Yaoyao suddenly remembered that she didn't know Xie Fei and asked Qiu Gui, "Have you met Mr. Xie Fei?"
"I've seen it." Qiu Gui had seen Mr. Xie beating horses and paraded in the streets before when she went out to buy. Even though it has been two years since this happened, she still looks excited when talking about it now.
"Master Xie looks like Pan An, and his character is also very good. In short, I have never seen a better person than him."
Didn’t we just meet once? Why do you think you are the best person?
The adoration from the little girl's family is indeed based on face.
While the two were talking, a man wearing Hanlin bachelor's official regalia but with an extremely stunning appearance walked up not far away. This man was somewhat similar to Xie Lan, so Tao Yaoyao didn't need Qiu Gui to remind him to identify this man. .
"He is indeed good-looking and gentle." There is an indescribable aura of exclusivity about him.
It's strange. He obviously looks very gentle, but why does he give people such an illusion? It's so contradictory.
Probably because Tao Yaoyao was looking too intently, the man also noticed him. When Xie Fei turned around and looked over, the carriage from Dingbei Palace arrived at the entrance of the Hanlin Academy. After Chang Geng came down, Xie Fei turned his head.
"Thank you, sir, my master has invited me."
Xie Fei nodded and got on the carriage.
After the carriage from Dingbei Palace left, Xie Fei was nowhere to be seen at the gate of the Hanlin Academy. Tao Yaoyao originally wanted to go over and say hello to him, but now all her plans were ruined.
"Cousin, the Tao girl has an idea for me."
In the carriage, Xie Fei sat opposite Xie Lan, holding a folding fan in his hand and looking at him with smiling eyes.
He was obviously smiling, but Xie Lan's brows furrowed even more tightly.
"Don't take advantage of her."
"Cousin, are you reminding me or warning me?" Xie Fei put down the folding fan, took the tea cup and took a sip of tea, "March's Xi Bamboo Tea, good tea, but doesn't cousin know that this is the tea I hate the most?" ?"
Xie Fei smiled and raised the teacup high, then slowly and casually threw the teacup into the carriage.
"Dong..." Xie Fei imitated the sound of a tea cup hitting the carriage, "Cousin, do you think this sound is very similar to the drum my father beat when he went to war...
No, this voice is too soft, it doesn’t have that momentum at all..."
"That's enough." Xie Lan looked up at him, "I will find out what happened back then and give you an explanation, but before that, don't act rashly."
Xie Fei suppressed his smile. When he looked at Xie Lan, he seemed to be looking at something disgusting, and he didn't even want to look at him.
"I heard that His Majesty intends to send you to the Jiangnan tea salt smuggling case. Do you think you can come back if you leave this time?"
Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty didn't know that King Dingbei was completely disgusted by His Majesty, so they knew that this was a hot potato but insisted on giving it to him.
"Besides, you said this many years ago, but what have you found out now?"
With a flick of the brush, Xie Fei closed the folding fan, called the driver, then got up and got out of the carriage.
After the carriage became quiet, Chang Geng came in to deliver medicine to him. Seeing that Xie Lan's expression was much more solemn than before, he persuaded him, "Master, what happened back then was not your fault..."
"But the entire Xie family did die because of me."
Xie Lan looked through the window at the streets with people coming and going. The streets were obviously bustling with activity, but he couldn't hear anything. He felt as if he had returned to that afternoon many years ago.
Killings, rivers of blood, shouts, cries for help, everything rushed towards him in an instant.
He wanted to rush over and say something, but he couldn't move. He could only stand there and worry. He didn't know how long it took before he finally woke up from his anxiety.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw Chang Geng's worried face.
"Don't worry, I didn't die back then, and I won't die easily now."
His life carried the hopes of too many people. If he really died like this, how could he be worthy of their sacrifices...
"Let's release the information we found yesterday."
After his expression recovered, Xie Lan said in a deep voice.
Chang Geng said in surprise, "Master, no, if that's the case, wouldn't we have made wedding clothes for the second prince in vain..."
Those things were something they finally found out, and...
"Do as I wish." Xie Lan looked out the window and sneered, "We can't leave Kyoto City yet."
And there is a price to pay for staying.
