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Chapter 124 I will not marry her

Lady Liangwen immediately dared not be presumptuous and whispered, "Just now, didn't Prince Xie say he wanted to marry Liangjiang as soon as he entered the door? I thought that you two were truly in love, otherwise how would you dare to act so presumptuously?"

Xie Fubai replied without hesitation: "I agree, but I just want to tell you that whether I marry her or not, Liang Jiang is qualified to be the heir apparent of my Marquis's mansion, and I will not allow you to treat her so disrespectfully."

Liang Wenshi's voice was barely audible: "No matter what I say, you still won't marry me."

Seeing Xie Fubai so protective of Liangjiang, the old lady was very pleased: "Fubai, today in front of your aunts, if you and Liangjiang are truly interested, your grandmother will make the decision for you and go to the palace to request the Emperor to bestow titles upon you! You don't need to have any worries."

Lady Liang also looked at Liang Jiang, her eyes full of expectation.

Xie Fubai's family background and character are beyond reproach, and he is also loyal and devoted to Liang Jiang. If Liang Jiang is willing to marry him, she will not object.

Madam Xie looked even more nervous, fearing that her son might impulsively agree.

Xie Fubai and Liang Jiang exchanged a glance, unsure whether it would be better for one of them to speak first, clarifying or refusing.

No matter how tactful the words, if Liang Jiang speaks first, it's considered ungrateful; if Xie Fubai speaks first, Liang Wenshi will misinterpret it, saying he's disdainful.

Just as the two were getting into their thoughts, Gu Xizhi suddenly spoke up again.

"If my grandmother had mentioned these words a few days earlier, they would have led to a perfect marriage. But now it's too late."

All eyes turned to Gu Xizhi.

Gu Xizhi remained expressionless, neither warm nor cold.

"How so?" the old lady asked.

Gu Xizhi glanced at Liang Jiang and the other two, and suddenly said something surprising: "Because last time we drank at Zuixianglou, the two of us became friends after a fight, and found that we were compatible. Under my witness, we have become sworn brothers."

Uh?
Liang Jiang and Xie Fubai turned their heads in surprise.

When did you become sworn brothers? How can you lie so easily without batting an eye?

Gu Xizhi remained calm and composed, her gaze never wavering, as if she were simply stating the facts.

Who wouldn't believe it?

The old lady looked at him, her eyes flickering thoughtfully.

As a maternal grandmother, she didn't really understand her grandson whom she had watched grow up.

This child never shows his emotions, and his thoughts are unfathomable.

However, the old lady knew better than anyone that Gu Xizhi was aloof and indifferent to everything around her, especially the young lady, and never took it to heart.

The only woman he could stand up for was his own granddaughter, Xie Wan'er.

However, at the birthday banquet in the palace last time, Gu Xizhi asked her to step forward and protect Liang Jiang in order to safeguard her reputation.

Today, for the first time ever, he went to the women's banquet and spoke up for Liang Jiang again and again.

Now, he even went so far as to lie in public, seemingly to protect Fu Bai and Liang Jiang, but in reality, he completely severed their marriage.

After all, the old lady had already asked Xie Fubai in person yesterday. If the two of them were to become sworn brothers, Xie Fubai would have already stepped forward as a shield. Why would she need to ask someone else to say it?

Could it be that my grandson has some designs on Liang Jiang?
She looked at Xie Fubai, who, after a moment of surprise, nodded dumbly: "Yes, I've already recognized Liang Jiang as my god-sister, how can we talk about marriage?"

Liang Jiang nodded, "I also deeply respect Prince Xie; from now on, he will be my elder brother."

Xie Fubai chimed in, "If anyone dares to bully Liang Jiang in the future, they are bullying me, Xie Fubai."

Madam Xie was overjoyed and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Her joy was evident on her face: "I like Liang Jiang very much. Although she can't be my daughter-in-law, I have another daughter, which is the same."

The old lady felt regretful, but could only make the best of a bad situation: "Since the ladies are here today, let them be our witnesses. From now on, the Marquis's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion will be godparents."

The ladies offered their congratulations one after another, naturally they couldn't be happier.

Liang Wenshi and Liang Su's plot failed, and they offended the Marquis's mansion and the Prince of Pingxi. They were both annoyed and extremely resentful.

Madam Xie shook off her gloom and drank the tea offered by Liang Jiang and Xie Fubai with Madam Liang. She presented the two with gifts to change their address to each other and warmly arranged for the ladies to take their seats, all in a particularly cheerful mood.

The old matriarch gave Liang Wenshi a curt dismissal: "If Madam Liang has any further questions, please ask them now. We'll be starting the banquet soon." Liang Wenshi wisely kept quiet, not wanting to make a fool of herself.

He said awkwardly, "No, there's nothing to ask. With the prince as witness, the rumors will be dispelled, and everyone will be happy. I suddenly remembered that I have some matters to attend to at the manor, so I won't bother you any longer."

No one tried to stop them.

The two then sheepishly took their leave.

Xie Fubai and Gu Xizhi naturally felt uncomfortable sitting at the same table with a group of women, so they took their leave.

Madam Xie called Xie Fubai over to meet the ladies, and very warmly introduced their daughters to him.

The young woman was of varying heights, beautiful as a spring flower, and smiled warmly at Xie Fubai. Xie Fubai merely gave her a few polite words and then left with Gu Xizhi.

Perhaps because of her status as a "adopted sister," the young ladies were no longer as cold and distant towards Liang Jiang as they had been before. They took the initiative to speak to her in a very friendly manner.

The banquet ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

Everyone said their goodbyes and left.

The servant boy dashed off to the study to deliver the message.

When Liang Jiang and her daughter left, they happened to run into Xie Fubai escorting Gu Xizhi out.

Madam Xie saw this as an opportunity and pulled Xie Fubai aside to talk to the other ladies, hoping that he would fall in love at first sight with one of their daughters, so that all her efforts today would not have been in vain.

Almost everyone's attention was focused on Xie Fubai.

Gu Xizhi, who was walking in front, deliberately slowed down her pace, walking one after the other with Liang Jiang.

"Was today's events orchestrated by your grandmother? If it's inconvenient for you to intervene, I wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson."

Liang Jiang hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: "It is not them who are spreading rumors and causing trouble, but someone else."

"Do you know who it is?"

“I had someone specifically verify this,” Liang Jiang slowly said, “It was information released by the Jian family.”

Gu Xizhi paused, but was not surprised: "I underestimated her."

"Others say that the Jian family wants to shift the blame for their infidelity onto Xie Shizi, but I don't think it's that simple. But I don't know what her real intention is in doing this."

Liang Jiang lowered her voice and asked Gu Xizhi the question that had been bothering her.

She had a gut feeling that Jian Shuyan was not simple. She and Xie Fubai should know the truth, so as to prevent Xie Fubai from being deceived and falling head over heels in love, becoming blinded by love and looking down on other women.

Gu Xizhi turned her head to the side, curled one corner of her lips, and said with a double meaning, "It's the same reason she wants to marry me."

Liang Jiang was even more confused. Wasn't Jian Shuyan marrying Gu Xizhi just to climb the social ladder and gain power?
Xie Fubai didn't pester her; there was no need for him to resort to any tricks or schemes.

The group had already reached the main gate of the Marquis's residence and were about to get into their carriages and leave.

Gu Xizhi lowered her head and pressed her fist to her lips: "Don't worry, it's all in vain. I won't marry her."

These words were even more inexplicable, and the word "don't worry" made Liang Jiang even more suspicious.

Could it be that by complaining about Jian Shuyan to him, Gu Xizhi misunderstood her motives?
Liang Jiang instantly regretted her words, realizing she had spoken too quickly and seemed to have intended to sow discord between the two.

He wanted to explain, but it wasn't the right time, so he had to keep quiet. Even after leaving the Marquis's residence, he still couldn't let go of his resentment.

Lady Liang then asked Liang Jiang and Xie Fubai many questions, including whether Liang Jiang was very familiar with Gu Xizhi.

He also advised her to stay away from Gu Xizhi in the future and not to have too close contact with him.

Liang Jiang became increasingly irritable.

She couldn't understand why she, who was usually so carefree, was so troubled by a casual remark made by Gu Xizhi.

Whether he marries or not, what does it have to do with me?

(End of this chapter)