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Chapter 123 What I say, I do.

Everyone was taken aback and turned to look outside the reception area.

The dignified matriarch of the Marquis's mansion, supported by servants and leaning on a dragon-headed cane bestowed by the emperor, turned past the screen.

“Princess Heya is kind-hearted, righteous, intelligent and capable. I have always liked her very much. However, I respect the children’s opinion even more. As long as the children themselves are truly happy, the position of the Marquis’s heir’s wife is yours, Princess Heya.”

The old lady's words not only expressed her stance and her high regard for Liang Jiang, but also subtly condemned Liang Wen for overstepping her bounds and disregarding Liang Jiang's own wishes.

At the same time, it also left a way out for both sides.

Whether this marriage goes through or not depends on Liang Jiang and Xie Fubai themselves.

Both Liangwen and Madam Xie looked rather somber.

Madam Liang knew that Madam Xie did not approve of the marriage, but she did not want to offend the old lady in public.

She said gratefully, "It is truly a blessing that Jiang'er has earned the favor and affection of the Old Madam for three lifetimes."

The old lady is absolutely right. I didn't know how to respect my child's wishes back then, which is why Jiang'er married the wrong person, and that has become a shortcoming that people have always criticized her for.

So, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it's ultimately up to the children's own taste.

Liang Wen coughed lightly and said awkwardly, "Liang Jiang is really lucky to have met such an open-minded elder as the Old Madam, who can accept your past and your shameful past. After all, not everyone in this world can be as tolerant as the Old Madam."

The old lady, very protective of her daughter, said: "How could Liangjiang's past be so bad? Wasn't it just that she married the wrong person? After she got married, she was filial to her mother-in-law, kind to her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and devoted herself to supporting the Fang family. Tell me, how many people can do what she did?"

Moreover, she and Fang Chengxu did not consummate their marriage and she remained a virgin. Even if Madam Liang were extremely modest, she shouldn't belittle herself and the child in such a way.

The old lady's words warmed Liang Jiang's heart.

It was clearly Fang Chengxu who wronged me, so why does everyone, including my family, look down on me because of this?

For a moment, the corners of her eyes reddened slightly, and her throat felt dry. Afraid of being seen, she lowered her head.

Liang Wen choked: "I just love her so much that I'm so critical. After all, Liang Jiang has a bad reputation and everyone avoids her like the plague."

I understand your kindness, Madam, but I fear that Young Master Xie is merely putting on an act, harboring only disdain. If he truly meant it, why did he avoid seeing me today?

The old lady glanced at Madam Xie, who lowered her head, avoiding her gaze. She hoped that the old lady wouldn't be too presumptuous and arrange the marriage for her son without her consent.

Seeing that the two women, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, had nothing to say to each other, Liang Wenshi became a little smug and began to admonish Madam Liang, who was standing to the side.

"The Marquis's family is just being polite to us. Do you really think they would marry Liang Jiang as their heir's wife?"

A person should have self-awareness. It's already difficult enough to marry her off now; her ambitions are sky-high, but her fate is as fragile as paper, and she's still being picky.

Liang Su chimed in, "Young Master Xie's attitude says it all. Eldest sister, let's know when to stop."

Madam Liang was also furious, her eyes reddening: "If she can't get married, I'll support her for the rest of my life! I won't let her suffer such contempt from you."

"Who says she can't get married?" someone said loudly from behind the screen. "This young master has been waiting for the princess for a long time."

Everyone turned their heads, and the old woman went inside to report: "Old Madam, the young master and the third prince have arrived and are outside the flower hall."

The old lady said in a deep voice, "There are no outsiders here. Please invite the young master and the third prince."

The old woman went out to announce the arrival, and the aloof and dignified Gu Xizhi and Xie Fubai strolled in side by side.

Both were dressed in fine clothes, exuding an air of grandeur and handsome appearance. Anyone who saw them couldn't help but be captivated, their gazes lingering on them. Liang Su's heart trembled, her mind racing like a deer's, her thoughts wandering.

Gu Xizhi was indeed an outstanding person, noble and extraordinary, but like the bright moon in the sky, she was unattainable. Moreover, now that there was already a pre-selected candidate for the Crown Prince's wife, and given her humble origins, she dared not even dream of it.

Xie Fubai stood with Gu Xizhi. Although he was not as composed and dignified as Gu Xizhi, he was still outstanding, like a jade tree standing in the wind.

How could Liang Jiang be so lucky? Apart from having a powerful and influential duke as her father, how could she compare to me in any way? How could she possibly be qualified to be the Crown Prince's consort?
For a moment, she was filled with jealousy and hatred, her chest heaving, her eyes fixed on Xie Fubai and the other person, her gaze unwavering.

As soon as Gu Xizhi entered the room, he noticed the slight redness in Liang Jiang's eyes. Recalling the somewhat humiliating words Liang Wenshi had overheard outside the flower hall, he concluded that Liang Jiang had suffered a great injustice.

His gaze suddenly turned cold as he looked at Liang Wenshi.

His gaze was neither fierce nor sharp, but rather carried a heavy, oppressive force, like the sky before a storm, with dark clouds that made one feel suffocated and repressed.

It seemed as if a ferocious, menacing bolt of lightning could tear through the dark clouds at any moment, unleashing a deafening roar.

This kind of gaze is even more frightening, making people dare not look directly at it.

Liang Su couldn't help but shiver.

At that moment, she knew that the seemingly calm man in front of her was not someone she could provoke. She lowered her head in a panic, knelt down and paid her respects with the others, and then stood up.

Xie Fubai stood in front of Madam Liang and her.

"It is truly rare to see Madam Liang so humble herself to marry off her daughter."

Liang Wenshi was also intimidated by Gu Xizhi's imposing manner, shrinking back and mustering her courage:

"The rumors about you and my granddaughter are rampant outside. With so many rumors, she can't clear her name no matter what she does. As her grandmother, I love my granddaughter dearly and I have to get her a proper status. Even being a concubine is better than being used and then abandoned."

The word "concubine" made Gu Xizhi's gaze grow even colder. Gu Xizhi glanced at Liang Jiang, who was being belittled and remained silent, and pursed her thin lips.

Xie Fubai sneered: "You start something and then abandon it, you just put on an act. I really have to thank you for your kindness, Madam Liang. Someone as worthless as me, you were still in such a hurry to marry Liang Jiang to me, and even took the initiative to condescend to be my concubine. You really love your grandson very much."

Despite the ridicule, Lady Liangwen remained calm: "I know that Your Highness is concerned about the reputation of our Duke's Mansion, but we ourselves know how to be sensible. Besides, Prince Xie already has a girl he likes, how could he possibly agree to marry my Liangjiang?"

Gu Xizhi said coldly, "It seems that you are not confused, Madam Liang. You know that Young Master Xie has someone he loves. So why did you believe those people's malicious rumors and come to the Marquis's mansion to cause trouble?"
"If I were to order someone to spread rumors that your second young lady is having an affair with a married man, would the Dowager matriarch be willing to hand her over to someone else as a concubine?"

Lady Liangwen was taken aback: "How can these be the same? Your Highness, you yourself said it was a rumor."

"As you said yourself, 'three men can make a tiger.'"

Liang Su was immediately alarmed: "My daughter has always been chaste and virtuous, never leaving the house, and never having any dealings with men outside the home. No one will believe her."

"Believe it or not, you'll only know if you try. I always keep my word."

Gu Xizhi's words made Liang Su's knees buckle, and he knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness, please have mercy. If Liang Su has offended Your Highness in any way, please be magnanimous."

Xie Fubai looked at Gu Xizhi with obvious admiration.

Liang Wenshi was unreasonable and argumentative. Despite the efforts of many people, she became even more audacious and repeatedly insulted Liang Jiang.

With just a few casual words from her cousin, this annoying woman obediently knelt down and begged for mercy without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)