It's noon, when the city of Yunjing is bustling. There is an endless stream of drinking and drinking people, and it is very noisy. The business is much better than when it first opened.
"Sir, please come inside!"
"My guest, what would you like to order today?"
“…”
Yin Xuetong and Mei Ruohan were crouching at the table, busy collecting money and accounting. Suddenly the light at the door dimmed. They both looked at the same time and were shocked when they saw the man's clothes.
Fang Yuan
How could he come in through the main entrance without Fang Yuan in disguise
"What happened?" Yin Xuetong felt something was wrong and immediately called Qu Qingning.
"Hey, guest, please come in!"
Qu Qingning pretended to be enthusiastic and pulled Fang Yuan, who was looking gloomy, directly upstairs without letting anyone else notice anything strange.
In the house, Qu Qingning poured a cup of tea for Fang Yuan and couldn't help but asked: "Aren't you going to see the royal family's spies? Why did you come in through the main entrance with such an ugly face? Do you have any clues in Wanjiang Pavilion?"
Fang Yuan took a breath, and the turbulent emotions in his heart calmed down for a moment, "There is no news from Wanjiange, but Dongfanghe has sent another important news. Dongfang Xiao is getting married."
Qu Qingning looked confused when he heard this, and subconsciously repeated: "Marriage? To whom?"
He was stunned for a moment, looking at Fang Yuan's livid face, his expression suddenly changed slightly, and he was horrified: "Could it be..."
Qu Qingning stared at Fang Yuan. Seeing that the latter had clearly accepted his guess, he couldn't help but turned pale with horror and hurriedly walked around, "How could...?! I'm going to find Su Li right now!"
Not long after, Su Li arrived at Linli Residence after receiving an emergency report. After listening to Fang Yuan's low-pitched narration, she raised her eyebrows slightly, but her tone remained calm, "You mean, Dongfang Xiao wants to grant me a marriage?"
"good!"
Fang Yuan couldn't hide his anxiety and concern in his eyes, and quickly explained: "According to what Dongfang He said, Dongfang Xiaoyu wants you to marry Ma Jintian for the benefit of the Dongfang family! The imperial edict is already being drafted, I'm afraid in the next few days There will be news.”
"How can Ma Jintian be worthy of you? That old guy Dongfang Xiao has no right to decide who you marry!"
At the end of the sentence, Fang Yuan felt angry and his stern face turned slightly red.
Su Li was always as calm as water, her expression did not waver at all. Her eyes flickered slightly and she said softly: "This matter is not as simple as you think. Dongfang Xiao has a deep scheming, and if he suddenly makes a move, he must have something to ask for. I need to think about it carefully. Think about it and then make a conclusion.”
"Su Li..."
Fang Yuan wanted to say something else, but Su Li suddenly turned around with cold eyes, "You're upset, you'd better go down and rest first."
Fang Yuan's whole body trembled slightly, as if cold water had been poured down from his head. His red eyes regained some clarity, and then he looked at Su Li with a more complicated gaze.
Why
It is obviously a major matter related to the happiness of life, but you are not anxious at all.
Have you never considered your own life from beginning to end
Never thought about it...I...
"You... pay attention to rest."
All kinds of thoughts came to his lips, but they turned into words of unsatisfactory concern. Fang Yuan sighed softly, turned around and left the attic. Su Li, who was deep in thought, did not look back. Naturally, I didn't see his back, so he felt so lonely.
The room became quiet, and Su Li touched her wrist with a slightly cold expression.
But at this time... If she was given some more time to master enough force, she wouldn't have to be attacked like this.
Moved.
Unfortunately, God always seems to be against her.
Dongfang Xiao suddenly took action, and there were many factors of coincidence, but there must be some certainty in the accident.
"Does the power in daddy's hands actually scare that old guy..."
Su Li narrowed her eyes slightly. Although the private soldiers in Dongfang Rui's hands were excellent, they were not many. They were far behind the Yuyun Army. Dongfang Xiao was most afraid of the sudden appearance of Yun Ge.
Was it precisely because he didn't know the layout of Yunge that the old guy was afraid and then tried to test it
Thinking of this, Su Li took a breath. She could imagine how furious Dongfang Rui would be after this imperial edict was issued. If he was pushed to the extreme, the only way left might be to rebel.
But once it develops like that, Zheng Dongfang Xiao falls into his arms and directly uses the imperial power to eradicate Dongfang Rui.
She would never allow such an ending to happen!
"The Ma family has always been the most loyal lackeys of the Dongfang family. That's why Dongfang Xiao chose Ma Jintian. In this way, when I marry into the Ma family, my father will be afraid of rats and can only obey Dongfang Xiao's words. Dongfang Xiaobing can fight for his son without even a single blow. Shake down all obstacles."
The thoughts in Su Li's mind turned quickly. She had been born in two lifetimes, and she had a clearer view of the situation in Yunjing City than anyone else.
But it is precisely because of this that she understands that no matter whether it is Prince Rui's Mansion, Linliju or the Hidden Demon Sect, they cannot act rashly. In the previous life, the Hidden Demon Sect had developed longer and became more powerful! But it was still destroyed in the end. The day she couldn't figure out the reason, the day she couldn't take action.
"So, how to resolve this situation?"
Su Li stood attentively, with light flowing in her eyes, and began to think about the solution. It was impossible for her to marry into the Ma family and let Dongfang Xiao succeed.
"If Ma Jintian dies..."
As soon as this idea came up, he was immediately rejected by Su Li. It doesn't matter if Ma Jintian dies. He is not the only choice. There are many young talents in Yunjing City. Dongfang Xiao can be replaced by Wu Jin or anyone who is interested in him. She couldn't kill all the young talents in Yunjing City without threatening her family.
"If you can't kill, then there is only one way left."
Su Li's clear eyes flashed with a faint light, and no one knew what decision she had made tonight.
Not long after, Su Li left Linli Residence alone. When Fang Yuan wanted to follow him, it was too late and he couldn't even see his figure.
There was no talking all night, and the next day passed quite peacefully, with no news coming from the palace.
After waiting anxiously for half a day, Fang Yuan finally received Su Li's order. He opened the note, his expression immediately relaxed, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he took the people out to do things without saying a word.
In the streets and alleys of Yunjing City, a rumor gradually spread, and it became more and more intense under the promotion of thoughtful people, and it seemed as if it was true.
"Have you heard? The young master of Ma Xiangfu is that Ma Shao...he won't do it!"
"ah!"
"real?!"
"Of course! I heard from the girl at the brothel that Mr. Ma has indulged in too much sex and his lower body is no longer functioning."
"Tsk, tsk, these young men really don't know how to control themselves. Ma Jintian isn't even eighteen yet, is he?"
"yes!"
“…”
At first, only one or two people talked about it, but later, for some reason, it became a "secret" that everyone in Yunjing City knew. It took a woman to get the root of the disease!
Some people even say they saw hemp with their own eyes
Jintian loses his temper, the rumors are all true!
In just one day, the news of Ma Laoer's failure became almost universally known, and the city was filled with uproar. But Ma Jintian himself was listening to his father's scolding in Ma's mansion with a confused look on his face.
"Dad, don't you know the child's temper? I'm not a real playboy like Ling Li, how could I go out and fool around?!" Ma Jintian's face turned red, he was so angry that he yelled: "The so-called inaction , even more impossible! Which bastard is it that arranged me like this!"
Such a reaction seemed a bit angry in Ma De's eyes. He stared at his son with a serious look on his face, "Jintian, is everything you said true?"
Seeing that his father still doubted himself, Ma Jintian felt that his forehead was so angry that he was going to heaven. He nodded helplessly and said: "Really! Dad, every word the child said is true, more true than real gold." !”
"Okay, you don't need to say anything. Father, I believe in you." Ma De waved his hands, his expression uncertain, "You go down first, dad will handle this matter for you."
"Yes, daddy."
Ma Jintian had no choice but to retreat, turned around and his expression immediately became ferocious, almost gnashing his teeth. He really wanted to tear that bastard who spread rumors into pieces. Such an action was simply a shame and a huge insult to him!
"Zarp, don't let me catch you!"
After scolding him bitterly, Ma Jintian threw away his sleeves and left with a long face.
Seeing his son leaving, Ma De's expression in the room instantly became gloomy, and his heart pounded.
How could things be such a coincidence
Just as the palace was about to issue an imperial edict, something like this happened in Jintian. It would be bad if His Majesty misunderstood the Ma family's loyalty.
He had just asked several times, but Jin Tian was so angry that he didn't reveal any flaws. Either Ma Jin was innocent and didn't know and was set up, or... he was unwilling to marry Su Li!
Thinking of this, Ma De sighed deeply and sat down holding the table.
No matter which possibility it is, their Ma family's status in Dongfang Xiao's heart will decline in the future.
"Butler, prepare the sedan chair to enter the palace!"
Ma De put on his official uniform and hurried out. Even if it was not Ma Jintian who granted the marriage this time, his gesture must be adequate, otherwise Dongfang Xiao's suspicion would put their Ma family in danger!
At this moment, the imperial study room in the palace.
Dongfang Xiao paced and suddenly said with a smile: "So, now that the city is full of rumors about that boy from the Ma family, the imperial edict that I carefully prepared is just like this?"
Eunuch Feng, who was standing aside, changed his face slightly when he heard this. He immediately knelt down and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This may be a coincidence."
"coincide?!"
Dongfang Xiao sneered, "I really hope it's just a coincidence, otherwise..."
Eunuch Feng's heart was slightly shaken, and he quickly lowered his head and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I am very loyal. I have not told anyone about your proposed marriage except Mr. Ma who already knows about it!"
"If you really leaked the secret, do you think you can still talk to me here?"
When Eunuch Feng heard this, he trembled slightly and did not dare to say anything more.
"Useless things!"
Dongfang Xiao cursed, rolled up his sleeves and turned around with a sullen face.
But at this moment, the eunuch's voice came from outside the study, "Your Majesty, Lord Ma Xiang wants to see you."
"This is about Cao Cao, and Cao Cao is here. What a coincidence, haha..."
Dongfang Xiao's faint words fell on Eunuch Feng's ears, but they seemed to be covered with ice, making people shudder.