The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 799 - 681: Offering Myself to You_1

Chapter 799: Chapter 681: Offering Myself to You_1

Cining Palace.

As noon arrived, the Emperor brought Xiao Yeyang along with him.

Within the Empress Dowager’s palace, apart from Prince Ping, the Empress was also present.

"Imperial Brother!"

Upon seeing the Emperor, Prince Ping immediately rose to pay his respects, then, upon noticing Xiao Yeyang following behind, couldn’t help but snort.

Xiao Yeyang didn’t pay him any mind and stepped forward to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress.

The Empress Dowager, with a face full of affection, let Xiao Yeyang rise and then turned to the Emperor, saying, "The meal is ready, let’s eat first."

The Emperor smiled and said, "As the Empress Dowager decides." His attitude was polite yet distant.

The Empress Dowager seemed not to notice at all, still smiling broadly, while the Empress demurely helped the Empress Dowager over to the dining hall.

Prince Ping looked at the Empress Dowager, then at the Emperor, wearing an expression of helplessness.

The Jiang Family held too much power, and the Imperial Brother harbored reservations in his heart, unable to fully embrace the Jiang Family, this he understood and accepted. He had advised his mother before, suggesting that her brother’s family should rein in a little. Unfortunately, the effort was futile.

In his opinion, his uncles were too enamored with power; were it him, he certainly would not cling to power so tightly, needlessly incurring the displeasure of the Imperial Brother.

They are all one family, with the Imperial Brother around, could the Jiang Family ever lack benefits?

Now, the Imperial Brother had developed misgivings, and even his relationship with their mother had cooled - the Jiang Family was truly foolish!

Xiao Yeyang glanced at Prince Ping, his face a kaleidoscope of emotions, and inwardly chuckled. His father, he really didn’t know what to say about him.

If one said he was brainwashed by the Jiang Family, yet towards the Imperial Uncle he was truly sincere; but to say he was close to the Imperial Uncle, again he was extremely close to the Jiang Family as well.

There was a time when he thoroughly despised this sort of pliable character without conviction or steadfastness, but after experiencing much more, he suddenly felt that the ability to keep both sides at ease and maintain friendly relations, wasn’t something ordinary people could achieve.

The high status of Prince Ping’s Residence in Beijing owes much to his father’s efforts.

Once the palace servants had served all the dishes, the Emperor and the others took their seats in order.

The Empress Dowager said with a smile, "Today is a family banquet, there’s no need for formalities." Speaking, she looked at Xiao Yeyang with a pained expression, "Yeyang has spent so much time at the Northern Frontier, he must have suffered. He really needs to eat more good food to replenish."

After speaking, she gestured for the servants to add dishes to Xiao Yeyang’s bowl, completely embodying the affectionate elder.

If it were before, Xiao Yeyang might have been touched, might have felt that the Empress Dowager truly cared for him, but after experiencing the genuine love and care of Grandma Gu and Gu Jian, he felt the Empress Dowager’s light words were too superficial.

Although he thought this way internally, his face did not show it, and Xiao Yeyang stood and replied, "Empress Dowager is too kind, it’s Yeyang’s good fortune to serve the Imperial Uncle."

The Empress Dowager watched Xiao Yeyang with a smile, a flash of sharpness in her eyes. She preferred the Xiao Yeyang of his childhood, who wore his mirth and anger openly, over the composed Xiao Yeyang before her.

"Alright, sit down, we’ve said it’s a family banquet, there’s no need to stand up and reply like that."

Xiao Yeyang took his seat with ease, "Yes."

The Empress was also sizing up Xiao Yeyang, surely aware of why the Empress Dowager had summoned the Emperor. She assumed Xiao Yeyang knew as well, yet he displayed neither urgency nor tension. With such composure and psychological strength, he easily surpassed most of his peers. It was no wonder he had established such a significant reputation on the Northern Frontier.

Midway through the meal, seeing that neither the Emperor nor Xiao Yeyang had broached the topic of marriage, the Empress Dowager felt compelled to take the initiative, "Yeyang, I heard from your father that you wish to marry?"

The Emperor smiled and put down his chopsticks, "Yeyang is soon to come of age; it is indeed time for him to marry."

The Empress Dowager smiled and nodded, "Yes, if Yeyang had always stayed in Beijing, he should have married two years earlier. It is my fault as a grandmother for not having chosen someone for Yeyang earlier."

Xiao Yeyang hastily responded, "The matters concerning Yeyang are trivial; how could I trouble my great-grandmother with them?"

The Emperor replied with a smile, "Yeyang is right. The Empress Dowager has not been well these past two years and should not be overburdened. I shall look after Yeyang’s marital affairs."

The Empress Dowager glanced at the Emperor and smiled at Xiao Yeyang, "Yeyang, what kind of girl do you like? I have seen many noble ladies; I can give you some suggestions." She didn’t wait for Xiao Yeyang to speak and continued.

"Our Imperial Family has many considerations when it comes to marriage. You’ve been away for years, and nobody has spoken to you about these things. You cannot simply wish to marry a young lady because she is beautiful. If her family’s status is not a good match, it would not only tarnish your reputation and that of the Prince Residence, but it could also hinder you in the future."

The Prince immediately took up the conversation, "Exactly, exactly. Mother speaks the truth. Not everyone can become a daughter-in-law of our Imperial Family. In my view, well..."

Just as the Prince was about to mention Jiang Wanying, a glance from the Emperor across the table made him suddenly stop speaking.

The Empress Dowager frowned slightly at the Emperor’s reaction.

At this moment, Xiao Yeyang stepped forward and knelt in front of the Empress Dowager and the others, "Great-grandmother, the eldest Miss of the Yan Family saved Yeyang from the hands of human traffickers. After careful consideration, I have decided to repay her with my life. If I do not repay her kindness, I would be the ungrateful one."

Hearing this, the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Prince were all taken aback, while the Emperor turned his face away, clearly at a loss for words.

The Empress Dowager was silent for a moment, "There are many ways to repay a person; why must it come to the point of offering yourself in marriage?"

Xiao Yeyang spoke earnestly, "Great-grandmother, throughout history, there are countless instances of repaying kindness with a marriage commitment. Yeyang believes that since this practice has been passed down, it must be affirmed by many, indicating that it is indeed feasible."

"Furthermore, I feel that only by offering myself in marriage can I fully express the gratitude in my heart. I implore my great-grandmother, my royal uncle, and my father to grant this wish!"

The Empress Dowager’s lips moved, but she could not find the words to argue.

The Prince’s features twisted in an odd expression, as if at a loss for how to describe Xiao Yeyang.

In that moment, the Emperor and Empress were in unspoken agreement, both turning their heads away with their shoulders quivering slightly.

Later, seeing that the Emperor was about to speak, the Empress Dowager preempted him, "Yeyang, your marriage is no small matter; it affects the face of the Imperial Family and cannot be settled so lightly."

"As for the eldest Miss of the Yan Family you mentioned, we should meet her first to see if she is truly suitable to be your principal wife. Next month is the Dragon Boat Festival. Let’s invite the Yan Family women to participate in the festival banquet in the Palace."

With that, she cast a quick glance at the Empress.

The Empress immediately turned to the Emperor and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, Mother is right. This marriage is crucial for Yeyang; we must help him to make a wise choice."

"Just now, the Ministry of Rites has been quite busy, and Mother’s birthday is approaching. With the Xiliao Delegation coming to court, we might not be able to prepare for Yeyang’s wedding soon. Why not take this time to thoroughly evaluate the situation?"

The Emperor looked at the Empress, and then at the Empress Dowager and the Prince, smiling ambiguously. After a moment of silence, he said, "We should indeed meet the person first."

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