Old Master Ji didn't expect Xiao Heng to go back to the Governor's Mansion so soon, and tried to persuade him to stay: "Your Highness, your humble home is honored by your presence, but we are really sorry for our poor hospitality. I wonder if Your Highness would be so kind as to allow us to make amends and serve Your Highness well."
Xiao Heng came to the banquet, but was framed the night before. Then, the Ji family was surrounded as soon as he went out. Although the Ji family stood firm during this period, someone took advantage of the opportunity to plot against Xiao Heng, so they felt quite uneasy.
Master Ji was following beside them and also quickly agreed.
Xiao Heng smiled and said softly, "I know what the old man means. But I am busy with official business now, so it is really inconvenient. Besides, I need your help for something."
Old Master Ji immediately became energetic. This prince was resolute and decisive. He had dealt with Councillor Yang and taken over his soldiers. He was willing to let him help, which was giving the Ji family a chance. He immediately bowed his head respectfully: "Your Highness, just give your orders. Our Ji family will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"Please invite all the gentry in the city for me. There are many surprises at this banquet. Tomorrow, I will treat them to a drink." Xiao Heng raised his eyebrows, his peach blossom eyes slightly raised, with a scorching light in them: "The banquet will be held in the Governor's Mansion."
Mr. Ji was stunned for a moment, then he agreed loudly.
Xiao Heng nodded and asked Mr. Ji and the others to leave.
After doing all this, it was really late, so Liao Jingxu went to the backyard to pick up his wife.
Mrs. Liao was also a little scared by these things these days. She felt relieved when she saw her husband. When the couple were together, Mrs. Liao couldn't help but ask what was going on: "Why did Senator Yang become so greedy? Does he really think his life is too good?"
Even if you didn't marry your daughter to Xiao Heng, there's no need to be so pessimistic, right
Now look what has happened, the family is broken up and everyone is dead.
Liao Jingxu washed his face and sneered when he heard his wife's words: "You don't understand this. Why is it so? It's because in recent years, the natives have really ignored the court. When the court's decrees come here, when have they ever been implemented? In their hearts, they are the ones who can make the decisions. They have always felt that the Crown Prince of the court should be like the previous imperial envoys and should flatter them. When they found that the attitude of the imperial envoy was not right, they naturally had to think of a way."
Don't underestimate today's civil unrest.
If there really were any casualties, Xiao Heng would definitely have to return to the capital in disgrace. At that time, in order to quell public anger, the court would have to continue to promote Councillor Yang.
They are very smart in their calculations.
He smiled and told his wife, "Forget it, don't say that anymore. His Highness said that he will host a banquet to entertain the city's gentry tomorrow, in our Governor's Mansion. There must not be any trouble this time, so go back and prepare for it."
Since the banquet is held in the Governor's Mansion, it is natural that the hostess of the Governor's Mansion will take care of it.
Mrs. Liao immediately said seriously: "Don't worry, sir, I understand."
On the other side, Xiao Heng finished assigning tasks. Seeing Su Rong was about to leave, he raised his eyebrows and said, "I'll go with you."
Su Rong was in a real dilemma.
He went to find Su Yao and asked Su Yao to pack up and go back to the Governor's Mansion after dinner. What's going on with Xiao Heng now
Moreover, even if he was a blind man, he could see the recent undercurrents between the two of them, okay
He hesitated for a while, and before he could decide how to reply, Xiao Heng suddenly asked, "Why are you here?"
Su Rong was just wondering, and when he followed his gaze, he saw Su Yao, and immediately jumped down the stairs with a cry: "Yaoyao! I just have something to tell you, go pack your things..."
Xiao Heng also went down the stairs this time and held Su Rong. Seeing Su Rong looking at him, he ignored her and just looked at Su Yao and said, "I have something to tell you."
Su Yao saw him looking at her with clear and frank eyes, so she suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, I also have something to say to Your Highness."
Su Rong forced a smile and said, "Ah, what a coincidence, I also..."
Xiao Heng finally responded to him: "What do you want to say, Earl Yongding? Let's talk about it later."
Su Rong glared. Why should he say it later? !
However, before he could say anything, Su Yao called him "brother" and said firmly, "I have something to ask Your Highness."
Well, Su Rong always listens to his sister.
Since his sister said so, although he was still worried, he had no choice but to agree. He turned around and left, leaving the place to the two of them.
After sending the waiters away, the two men looked at each other, and for a moment neither of them spoke first.
When a gust of wind blew, Su Yao's nose felt a little itchy and he couldn't help sneezing. Xiao Heng hurriedly untied his cloak and wanted to cover Su Yao with it.
Su Yao shook his head, raised his head and looked at him, and asked softly: "Your Highness, the night before yesterday, I heard Yan Cao say that you stood at the door of my yard for a long time, but I didn't hear anything about you. I came here to ask you if there is anything wrong."
Her tone was relatively calm, but her heart was actually in turmoil, with countless thoughts running through her mind.
Xiao Heng looked at her very frankly. On the way back, he had already made the decision.
So, he just paused for a moment and then said directly: "I want to ask you, if I say I like you, how will you respond?"
... .
Su Yao couldn't say that she hadn't made such a guess in the past few days, but when her guess came true, she couldn't help but feel surprised.
The biggest worries are gone.
What if none of the things she imagined to herself ever happened
Xiao Heng gave her the most affirmative answer, and it was as if all the flowers around him had bloomed. Su Yao suppressed her joy and asked him as calmly as possible, "Then why didn't you say it in the end?"
"Because I'm afraid too," Xiao Heng sighed softly, "You may not understand, but the more I cherish something, the less I want to be abrupt. Therefore, I'm afraid that if you don't like me and I rashly express my feelings, you might think I'm offending you."
Su Yao pursed her lips: "Then why are you saying it now?"
"Because, I heard that Madam Yang and her daughter actually plotted to frame you, and I was so angry." Xiao Heng looked at her, his heart and eyes filled with only her: "Yaoyao, I found that I should like you more than I thought, so, whether you like me or not, I have to tell you my feelings first. I like you very much, and I want you to be my Crown Prince's Consort. I want to ask the Royal Grandfather to grant us a marriage. I wonder if you are willing?"