0p0 Chapter 181 Will He Reject the Marriage?
Chapter 181 Will He Reject the Marriage?
Liu Yunniang had a bewildered look on her face, her heart full of doubts. She naturally believed that Xiao Mu had feelings for her, but why was His Majesty so sure that he would refuse the marriage?
She replied respectfully,
"I don't know, I hope Your Majesty can tell me clearly."
Emperor Jingxuan felt relieved when he saw that her expression was no longer as calm as before. These two people were really more conflicted than the other.
He stood up and paced slowly, as if thinking about how to phrase it. After a moment, he said,
"General Xiao is an upright man who values friendship and loyalty. He knows that he shoulders the heavy responsibility of protecting the Wei Kingdom, and that he is constantly at war, with life and death uncertain. Although he loves you, he is worried that he cannot give you a stable life, and he is even more afraid that because of his identity and responsibilities, he will put you in danger."
Liu Yunniang lowered her head slightly and said softly,
"Your Majesty, my heart is only in the inner house. I just want to live a stable life and my daughter to grow up safely."
Emperor Jingxuan stopped and looked at Liu Yunniang, his eyes showing a sharp insight into the world.
"Madam, I understand your concerns. But have you ever thought that although the Wei Dynasty seems peaceful now, the war in the northwest is imminent. If General Xiao has you by his side, he can concentrate on fighting on the battlefield and defending his country. You are not only an emotional support for him, but also a spiritual comfort."
Liu Yunniang bit her lip and replied,
"Your Majesty, I am a woman and do not understand military affairs. Even if I stay by General Xiao's side, I am afraid I will become a burden to him."
Emperor Jingxuan smiled slightly.
"Madam, you are wrong. Although you don't know how to march and fight, your intelligence and kindness are enough to provide General Xiao with a safe place in the rear. Besides, Madam is not the kind of person who will stick to the rear house!"
Liu Yunniang's eyes moved slightly. Yes, did she really want to be confined in the back house, in this capital city?
But, Northwest, can she really go?
What will Xiaoxiao do if she leaves?
No matter how she tried to convince herself, Liu Yunniang had to admit that perhaps her mind had changed as early as after Xiao Mu told her about his tragic death in his previous life.
But.......
Ye Xiaoxiao saw Liu Yunniang's struggle and suddenly felt that she seemed to have overlooked something.
Maybe, mother, you really had no intention of remarrying at first.
However, General Xiao obeys my mother's orders and accommodates her in everything. How could my mother not change her mind?
What is the mother struggling with?
Are you worried about yourself?
"Mother, General Xiao is a good man, a great hero, and Xiaoxiao's master. I hope he is safe and sound. I hope so too, mother!"
Liu Yunniang was shocked when she heard what Ye Xiaoxiao said.
She looked at her daughter's clear eyes and knew that although Xiaoxiao was still young, she could also perceive some emotions between adults.
Ye Xiaoxiao continued,
"Mother, I know you are worried about me. But if marrying General Xiao can make you happy and keep General Xiao safe, I will support you. Moreover, I believe that General Xiao will definitely protect us and the people of our Great Wei."
Liu Yunniang gently stroked Ye Xiaoxiao's face, tears sparkling in her eyes.
"Xiaoxiao, you are still so young, how can mother not worry about you? If mother marries General Xiao, she will have to follow him to the northwest, where there are constant wars. It's okay for mother to go alone, but how can mother let you take risks?"
Ye Xiaoxiao hugged Liu Yunniang's arm and said firmly,
"Mother, I'm not afraid. Didn't you always say I was lazy? I will practice martial arts well in the future. I can protect myself and won't let you worry about me."
Liu Yunniang was heartbroken at this moment, tears fell, and she was choked with sobs and unable to speak.
"Xiaoxiao..."
Emperor Jingxuan looked at the mother and daughter and said,
"Madam Liu, Xiaoxiao is so sensible, you don't have to worry too much. I will arrange everything. If you marry General Xiao and go to the northwest with him, you can also give him advice and stabilize the army. Xiaoxiao, if you are willing, I can go to the northwest with you. If you don't want to, I can make her a county lady and bring her into the palace. The queen will take care of her and she will definitely not let anything go wrong."
Liu Yunniang was very conflicted. On the one hand, she was reluctant to let go of her daughter, and on the other hand, she had feelings for Xiao Mu.
She was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. Please allow me to consider it for a few days."
Emperor Jingxuan nodded and said,
"Okay, Madam, I'll give you three days to think about it. If you really don't want to, I won't force you!"
.......
Liu Mansion.
After returning home, Liu Yunniang went straight back to the inner room.
Ye Xiaoxiao stayed beside her quietly. For a moment, the room was so quiet that the only sound was the two people's breathing.
After a long while, Ye Xiaoxiao broke the silence.
"Mom, don't be so sad. I know you are worried about me, but I really want to go to the northwest."
Liu Yunniang raised her head and looked at her daughter, her eyes full of worry.
"Xiaoxiao, the Northwest is not as simple as you think. There are wars, diseases, and all kinds of unknown dangers. You are still so young, how can your mother let you endure all this?"
Ye Xiaoxiao held Liu Yunniang's hand and said seriously,
"Mother, I know the northwest is very dangerous. But I have seen in my dreams how the people in the northwest suffer. They are oppressed by the Rongdi people and live in dire straits. If we can go to the northwest and help General Xiao protect it, we can save many people from suffering. Besides, I don't want to be separated from mother."
Liu Yunniang sighed softly.
"Xiaoxiao, I can do whatever I want, but you know what? You are my only hope."
Ye Xiaoxiao leaned on Liu Yunniang's shoulder and said softly,
"Mother, you always protect me too well. In fact, I can do a lot of things. You can go to many places, meet many people, and see many new things. Xiaoxiao hopes to be the one who accompanies you, not the one who traps mother. Moreover, I also want to be by your side and help you make plans. Don't you believe me, mother?"
Liu Yunniang heard what Ye Xiaoxiao said and stroked Ye Xiaoxiao's hair, feeling mixed emotions.
"Xiaoxiao, mother knows that Xiaoxiao is smart, but mother is not afraid of Xibei, but afraid that mother can't protect you."
Ye Xiaoxiao raised her head and looked at Liu Yunniang firmly.
"Mother, I'm not afraid. I know you're worried about me, but I don't want you to give up your own happiness because of me. General Xiao is a good man. He is loyal to Wei and he is sincere to you. You will be very happy with him. I don't want to be an obstacle for you."
Liu Yunniang's eyes were red again.
"Xiaoxiao, you are the person that mother cares about the most. How could mother think that you are an obstacle?"
Ye Xiaoxiao smiled.
"Mother, I know. That's why I want to go to the northwest with you. As a family, we will definitely be able to get through this difficult time. Moreover, I believe that General Xiao is capable of protecting us."
family?
In Xiaoxiao's heart, is Xiao Mu already so important?
Liu Yunniang was silent for a while, then said slowly,
"Xiaoxiao, let mother think about it again. This is not a trivial matter, mother needs to think it over carefully."