first time in her life. But she refused to lose to Xiao Yu Ge, such a little girl.Xiao Yu Ge raised an eyebrow, twirling the silk scarf in her hand, feigning indifference: "He treats me so well, prov...Xiao Yu Ge raised an eyebrow: "They're not related to me, why should I listen to them"

"You mean, if your relatives say I'm not a good match for you, you'll just listen" Qian Tingxuan's eyes flickered. She dared to say it, he might punish her again.

"You always twist my words so much. What I meant was, the choices I make are up to me, and no one can stop them." She answered broadly, not signifying any particular thing or person.

Qiantingxuan frowned slightly. It seemed like she answered, yet it was as if she didn't.

"Seeing Fang Minrou and me together, you don't want to ask me anything" He actually hoped she would be jealous of him, which would prove that she cared about him. It was her indifference that made him uneasy. The fact that she didn't ask anything, made it seem like she didn't care what he did.

"So, what did you guys talk about" Xiao Yuge casually asked, she really wasn't interested in hearing the content of their conversation at all.

"Of course, I'd tell her my heart is small, only big enough for Ge’er alone. And I'd warn her not to harbor any thoughts of him anymore, or else, this king won't spare her!" If Chu Tianqi truly gouged out Ge’er's eyes, he would set all those involved with Chu Tianqi sky lanterns!

"I thought you'd say you were afraid I'd hurt her," Xiao Yuge tilted her head to look at him. Would this man really always protect her like this

"She's not mine, why should I be afraid of you hurting her Besides, as I said before, no matter what you do, I'm on your side, right or wrong!" It's a clear double standard, pure favoritism.

Xiao Yu Ge smiled, thinking of the empress dowager's words just now. She looked at him, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

"Is something the matter" Qian Tingxuan was very perceptive. Her lowered head and drooping eyebrows told him she definitely had something on her mind.

"Nothing..." Xiao Yuge shook her head, leaning into his arms and playing with the hair that draped over his shoulder. She recalled the words Empress Dowager had just said.

'If you agree to marry into the manor as a concubine alongside Rou'er, this old woman can consider telling you the truth from back then. After all, I don't have much time left. If you agree, I am willing to save Xuan'er!'

Right now, senior brother's antidote is missing an ingredient. To save Qian Tingxuan, the Empress Dowager is the only hope, but...

“To be honest, you know, I'm not easy to fool.” Qian Tingxuan held her on his lap and stroked her brow: “You know When you have something on your mind, there’s always a little dot between your brows, barely visible. Tell me, what is it Or should I ask someone to investigate” He would definitely find out if he wanted to, it was just a matter of time.

"Qian Tingxuan, will you marry me"

"You, you what" Qianting Xuan couldn't quite believe his ears. He had proposed marriage to her several times before, but she had rejected him every time with various reasons. How could this be today

Although happy, he was not blinded by this sudden happiness. He knew that she made every decision for a reason.

"Will you marry me" Xiao Yuge looked up at him quietly. She didn't know if she loved him, but she knew she didn't want him to die and couldn't bear to watch him die.

"Tell me why." He stared into her eyes, wanting the answers he desired from their depths.

"Don't you want to marry me" she retorted.

"No! I want! I really want! But, I don't want you to marry me because of other reasons. I want you to willingly marry me, without any impurities. Did the Empress say something to you, didn't she"

Xiao Yu's song avoided his gaze, lightly pursed her lips and remained silent.

"Is it just that she threatened you with my life There has to be more to it, other conditions, right" He wasn't stupid. She wouldn't make such a decision out of the blue, unless someone had told her something, offered terms she couldn't refuse.

“Let Fang Minrou enter the mansion as the legitimate wife, and I will enter as a concubine.” Xiao Yuge didn’t want to hide it from him. The crease under her nose was there for speaking, she didn’t want to be like those silly women in storybooks, one with a long mouth but never spoke, the other with brains but never voiced them.

“Sure enough.” Qian Tingxuan wasn’t surprised. He gently grasped her shoulders and looked at her with utmost seriousness: “Xiao Ge’er, listen carefully to me, in this lifetime, I, Qian Tingxuan, will only have one wife, and that is you. I married you because I love you enough; there are no additional conditions. No one else, regardless of the reason or any conditions, can force me to change my mind!”

"But that way, you'll die..." Xiao Yuge knew he wouldn't agree, but if she didn't agree, the Empress Dowager wouldn't take out the Mother Gu to save him. To watch him die with her own eyes, she couldn't bear it either.

“I won’t die! At least not before I grow old with you!” He stared at her with unwavering determination, even though everyone told him he had less than two years to live, he still believed he could grow old with her. He never believed in fate; he only believed that man conquers heaven!

But...

Qian Tingxuan stopped her with a finger, "Xiaoge'er, there's nothing to be hesitant about. I'll marry you as my legitimate wife, with a grand ceremony welcoming you into the household. I've already made all the preparations. All it takes is your nod, and I'll start immediately. I know you still have many reservations in your heart, it's alright, I can wait until the day you truly want to marry me."

With a flick of his hand, he pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to nuzzle her hair. "Just one thing, Xiaoge, don't keep me waiting too long, okay"

Xiao Yuge didn't speak, she just let him hold her like this. She was still thinking, if she didn't agree to the Empress Dowager, what would the Empress Dowager do to her afterwards

On the street.

"See that That's the adopted son of the Chancellor's mansion. They say he gouged out an eye for the Chancellor's eldest daughter. This is considered paying back the Xiao family for raising him."

"Come on, he just conveniently resumed his post at the Ministry of Justice. After all, it's because he has a father who is Prime Minister. Otherwise, how could an one-eyed cripple become the Minister of Justice"

"You're saying this is cruel irony, aren't you He was doing so well, a talented young man, and countless wealthy women were eager to marry him. Now look at him... who would want to marry him"

"I've heard, this one-eyed magistrate has been in love with Miss Xiao since he was young. It's a pity though, after Miss Xiao became a county princess bestowed by the emperor and fell in love with the crown prince, she naturally looked down on this magistrate."

“But how did I hear that he likes Xiao Er Miss, who left the Xiao family However, speaking of which, this Xiao Er Miss left the Xiao family and fell into disgrace. Not only did she enter a place like Qingfeng Lane, but she also flirted with everyone and everywhere. I heard that even that disfigured Prince was bewitched by her.”ou, don't provoke your cousin. He is not well, and if you make him worse, your grandmother will not forgive you! Besides, your grandmother is also not well. If you upset both of them, I will not spare...