After the eldest daughter was reborn, the whole family knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Speaking of which, the relationship between the Xie family and Lin Xun is also very delicate.

Back then, when Taifu Xie was dismissed from office and the Xie family was exiled to Dongshan, it was all because of Lin Xun; now that the Xie family has been reinstated by the emperor, it is also because of Lin Xun.

The Xie family and Lin Xun have both gratitude and hatred. Before they entered Kyoto, Old Master Xie, who was unable to leave due to illness, had specifically warned them to be on guard against the Regent Lin Xun when they went to the capital.

Who knew that the situation in Kyoto would change so rapidly? No one expected that within just a few months, the Yong'an Marquisate would be defeated, and the people in Southern Xinjiang would target Xiao Xuetang. In order to protect Xiao Xuetang, Xie Yuhong had no choice but to ask Lin Xun for help.

Now, an imperial decree granting marriage has tied Xiao Xuetang and Lin Xun together, which is equivalent to tying the Xie family and Lin Xun together.

When the imperial edict arrived at the Xie family last night, the brothers Xie Yuhong and Xie Leifeng stayed in the study room for the whole night and no one knew what they talked about.

Xie Leikun was okay. When he fought with Lin Xun before, he saw that Lin Xun was good at fighting and admired him very much. In addition, it was Lin Xun who helped Xiao Xuetang at the family reunion banquet, and it was Lin Xun who saved them when they were attacked by those monsters on the street. Xie Leikun, who had the hottest temper among the three brothers of the Xie family, had a good impression of Lin Xun.

On the other hand, Xie Yuhong, like old Tutor Xie, was serious and old-fashioned. He was wary of the regent, who had a bad temper and great power.

Moreover, a man like Lin Xun, who had never been interested in women, suddenly fell in love with Xiao Xuetang. This made Xie Yuhong suspect that Lin Xun had heard something like those people in Southern Xinjiang and had some plans for Xiao Xuetang...

If Xie Leifeng had not persuaded him, Xie Yuhong would have gone to Shuiyunju to take Xiao Xuetang back to the Xie Mansion while she was still unconscious.

Due to their complicated interests, the Xie Yuhong brothers were wary of Lin Xun.

The first and second wives were more worried about Xiao Xuetang.

Lin Xun was of noble status, and there were some bad rumors about him being ugly and violent. They were worried that Xiao Xuetang had already broken off the engagement with Lin Shaoshu, and that Lin Xun was not a good match for her. What would Xiao Xuetang, a girl, do in the future?

When they heard Xie Lanruo say that Lin Xun was coming, they all looked over...

The man in the courtyard was dressed in dark court robes, tall and slender, with an imposing bearing, and his features could not be seen because he was wearing a mask.

The eldest lady commented: "This figure looks good, much better than those weak scholars."

The Second Madam was a little worried: "It is rumored that the Regent Prince had his face disfigured on the battlefield a few years ago, so he has been wearing a mask. Could it be that he really looks like a demon as the rumors say..."

The second wife comes from a scholarly family. She looks quiet, but she is obsessed with looks.

Back then, I fell in love with the Second Master of the Xie Family because of his face. Later, because the Second Master of the Xie Family's face was too attractive, I grew a beard to avoid unnecessary trouble.

In the words of the third master of the Xie family, those who are ugly are not worthy of entering the Xie family!

After all, the Xie family members are not only beautiful, but also have very high vision.

"That can't happen!"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind the two ladies. A young man said, "If the regent is really ugly, then the child born to Tangtang and him will definitely be ugly. I want a niece as beautiful as Zhuzhu."

Xie Lanluo, the young master of the Xie family, was holding a little girl in blue clothes in his arms and said with a look of grievance on his face.

The little girl was concentrating on playing the Cuju in her hand and ignored Xie Lanluo at all, looking very noble and cool.

Xiao Xuetang didn't know what the people peeking in the corner behind her were thinking. When she saw Lin Xun, her eyes lit up and she asked, "My Lord, why are you here?"

Lin Xun said calmly, "I have something to discuss with Master Xie."

Seeing someone saying one thing and thinking another, Lin Shaojin muttered, "It's not shameful to say that you came to see your fiancée."

Of course, for the sake of his own life, Lin Shaojin only whispered these words in his heart and did not dare to say them out loud.

Xiao Xuetang didn't think much about it and asked, "Cousin, is uncle home today?"

Before Xie Lanruo could answer, Madam Xie smiled and said, "Your uncle went out to socialize with his colleagues early this morning. If Your Majesty doesn't mind, please stay in my humble abode for a while."

Madam Xie also said, "Yes, it's almost time for lunch, Your Majesty, please stay and have lunch."

Lin Xun had always faced either extremely vicious enemies or cunning and deceitful civil officials who were more cunning than dice, but he had never dealt with noble ladies like Madam Xie Da and Madam Xie Er.

Moreover, these people are Xiao Xuetang's elders, elders who are very important to Xiao Xuetang.

His Royal Highness the Regent, who was always good at strategizing on the battlefield, was a little overwhelmed at this moment. But even though he seldom dealt with elders, he knew that he should not refuse at this time.

He hesitated for a while before saying, "Is that troublesome?"

"It's no trouble, it's our Xie family's honor that His Majesty can stay for dinner."

Madam Xie's smile was so beautiful that Xiao Xuetang felt a chill on her back for some reason, and had a bad premonition.

Xiao Yu followed behind a few steps, and seeing this, he pulled Xie Lanruo and asked, "Aunt, what are you doing?"

"The marriage between the Regent and Xuetang was a temporary solution. They really wouldn't treat the Regent as their son-in-law."

This is completely against the rules!

Moreover, Xiao Yu could see that Lin Xun was not as unambitious as he appeared to be. Everyone could see through what he was planning...

Fo Shu was already troublesome enough, and with the addition of Lin Xun, Xiao Yu was very worried.

Xie Lanruo sighed and said, "Can you stop my mother and aunt from doing this?"

Seeing Xiao Yu still frowning, Xie Lanruo often saw this expression on his third uncle Xie Xuehe. Every time Xie Xuehe mentioned Lin Shaoshu, he always gritted his teeth as if his own little cabbage was being bullied...

"Tangtang is a smart child. She knows her own limits in doing things, including who she likes and who she marries. Even though you are her brother, you have to learn to trust her. Some things, once they come, you have to accept them."

Xie Lanruo patted Xiao Yu's shoulder with a meaningful tone, and Xiao Yu was stunned for a moment.

……

Soon, the banquet was prepared in the front yard.

Although Lin Xun and Xiao Xuetang were engaged, for the sake of etiquette, the male and female relatives had their meals separately.

Xie Lanluo, the second son of the Xie family, was holding a jar of wine, with a look of readiness.

He has a very important mission today, which is to get the Regent drunk and take off his mask!

At this time, Xiao Xuetang didn't know that her cousins ​​were ready to give Lin Xun a warning. She followed her two aunts to the backyard, and at this moment, someone suddenly pulled her clothes.

She looked down and saw a little girl wearing blue clothes and having two buns on her head.

The little girl has a fair complexion and a pair of big watery eyes that make her look exceptionally cute, and... somehow she looks familiar?