C66 (2/2)

An Yang's father was highly valued by the emperor, and could be considered to be one of the rare brotherly feelings of the imperial family. His mother was the daughter of the current Prime Minister, Prime Minister Liu, and if they could get married, the weight of the Xiao family in the imperial court would be unshakeable.

Grandmother, your grandson doesn't like princesses.

When Old Madam Xiao heard this, she gave a cold laugh, ”Then why did you care about the widow? Furthermore, you intentionally built your residence in Spring Leaf Lane, thinking that I am ignorant? ”

Xiao Qian was slightly startled as he retorted, ”It's only to find a quiet place to stay.”

”Is that so? ”Since this is the case, there is a place at the foot of the Buddha Lotus Temple that is not bad, you can move the mansion over there.”

”The Ministry of Construction has already sent people to move the soil, it's not appropriate to change their mind.”

”What nonsense!”

The old mistress was infuriated as her heartbeat quickened. She felt pain in her chest all of a sudden, her face pale.

”Madame, please don't be angry.”

Xiao Qian hurriedly stood up. ”Grandmother, be careful.”

The madame, who had been forced to take a sip of tea, pushed her worried grandson away and said weakly, ”I don't care about you anymore. Just go and explain it to your mother.” There are two paths in front of you right now. The first is to pay your respects to the princess and tell her that you are willing to marry her. The second is to move into a house and never see the widow again. ”

”Grandmother, your body is weak. Take care of yourself first. Grandson's marriage is not urgent.”

Xiao Qian did not answer and instead changed the topic.

The old lady was so angry that she poked him in the forehead and hammered the table again.

”You are already twenty-three years old. A man your age is already a father to you. Earlier, when you said that you wouldn't break the oath of the Huns and your grandmother let you do as you pleased, it was a good thing for men to have ambitions. Now that the Huns have pledged their allegiance to the Great Wei, what other reason do you have for delaying your return? ”

”Since ancient times, filial piety has always reigned supreme. Seeing how my wife was about to enter the coffin, and your mother's illness repeating itself over and over again, if you don't marry a daughter-in-law, don't tell me you'll have to wait for my death?”

Xiao Qian let out a sigh and softened his attitude, comforting her, ”It's not that I don't want to marry, it's just that the affairs of my country are far more important than the love of a child. Once everything is settled, we'll listen to grandmother and mother.”

”Hmph. I'm afraid that you already have wings and you might not be willing to listen to my words.”

Xiao Qian did not say anything. He lowered his head to the side with a complicated feeling in his heart.

The battle at the border was over. Even if it was for the continuation of the Xiao family's bloodline, it was time for him to get married and have children. However, he was unwilling in his heart. As a general of a country, there were many days when they licked their blood. He did not like the girl from the Shangguan family who drank tea and admired flowers, playing zither and music.

Inadvertently, the image of Su Zhi appeared in his mind. Weak, but not fragile, soft as a reed. Stubborn, patient, but not stubborn and reckless.

It was exactly the way he liked it.

But he could not marry Su Zhi.

Xiao Qian understood this, but he really did like girls like Su Zhi. However, after searching the entire capital, he couldn't find a girl with that sort of character.

What a pity.

Old Lady Xiao calmed down and pulled Xiao Qian along as she advised, ”Grandmother knows how you met that woman. It's just that when there's no woman in the army, I feel like seeing her.” When you see more of those well-groomed women, you might as well leave her somewhere. It's not wrong to listen to grandmother. If you obediently marry Princess Anyang, you'll be a Prefecture Lord. ”

Xiao Qian withdrew his hand and asked, ”Grandmother, do you wish for your grandson to marry a close wife, or marry someone who can strengthen the family?”

The old mistress was momentarily at a loss for words, her face turning red as she glared at him hatefully.

Xiao Qian bitterly smiled, bowed his head, and said goodbye.

The old mistress was so angry that she started thumping her chest and stomping her feet again.

He walked out of the courtyard. It was already late in the evening. He had originally wanted to go see his mother and find out that she needed to rest. Xiao Qian could only give up and send Qing Mu to meet up with Tan Zhao.

Xiao Qian called Tan Zhao over. Although it was a reunion, it was actually to be bored.

Everyone in the military camp knew Xiao Qian's personality. He was the one who disliked banquets.