Abandoned Princesses
The Xu Family (2)

"What?! She refused?!" Madam Xu shouted very loudly when she heard the news from her eldest son, Xu Yao. Madam Xu was very upset. He had given so many gifts of application, all to show the villagers about their families who were the only educated family in Nanshan Village. It was simply unthinkable that Qiao Rong would reject him outright.

"It's true Mom. Let me take a good look at that woman, besides being beautiful, it's no good. Should we keep forcing him?" Xu Yao spoke carefully. The atmosphere of his mother is not good, just like talking to a tigress.

"Can't! Your sister, will soon bring the good name of the family, only this time interested in women. That woman, did she not understand how lucky she was to be a member of the Xu Family?!" Madam Xu slammed the plate of fruits that were on the table.

"But.. Mom, she said she was engaged." Xu Yao spoke with a worried face. If you are engaged, applying will be embarrassing.

"Haha! Engaged? How could I have never heard of an engagement event in this little village?" Madam Xu laughed mockingly. He clenched his hands together, which woman would dare to reject his son?

"Then, how should we do?" Ask Xu Yao.

"Find the man she says is her fiance. Hmh! Where is there a man in this world who would refuse money?"

*****

Hatchy!

Qiao Rong suddenly sneezed as he was sitting leisurely enjoying the sunset. It had been two days since the Xu Family's proposal rejection. The whole village knows it. Even yesterday Village Chief Zhu visited him and questioned him about the proposal. Village Chief Zhu spoke at length regarding the Xu Family who had become so proud of their second son who was about to take the provincial examination.

However, the last words of Village Chief Zhu still disappointed Qiao Rong.

"At least if you marry her, you'll get honor and benefit even as a concubine."

Qiao Rong felt that those words were very funny. When was it, Qiao Rong had never lived enough? Although the palace ladies were so cynical and full of spies, their treatment was still within limits. A scholar who was so arrogant just because he was about to take the provincial examination, appointing him without knowing ethics, even Qiao Rong did not know what he was eating in order to be that brave.

Chu Yue came while carrying a small bucket filled with warm water. He then washed Qiao Rong's feet with water like his daily routine.

"Your Majesty..How about the Xu Family come here again? They will definitely find out that Shen Haofeng is not here." Chu Yue asked worriedly.

"Of course it'll happen." Qiao Rong replied casually.

"Then..what should we do?"

"waiting. Do you think about it? How would that arrogant Madame Xu feel if the proposal was rejected a second time?" Qiao Rong smiled.

"Your Majesty is smart. Then they will be in an awkward situation. If you propose again, there will be no face. Forcing to marry, will also cause rumors." Chu Yue smiled as well.

"of course. We'll just wait for them to come." Qiao Rong replied quietly while enjoying the warm water.

"However, Your Highness.How about Shen Haofeng? According to the servant, I like to say I like. No one can guess." Hearing Chu Yue who said so innocently, Qiao Rong coughed.

"D-Ah? Where might I like it. And again, if so what should we do with Su Xiao? That rancid bastard, I thrust it into Princess Lan alone maybe she was already so happy that she would die." Chu Yue nodded at Qiao Rong's words.

However, in his heart, Chu Yue slightly doubted Qiao Rong's first sentence. Ever since Shen Haofeng left, Qiao Rong would always sit on that chair waiting for the sun to set. Because through the chair he could clearly see the situation in Shen Haofeng's house, which would usually be preparing to clean the house when the sun went down. If you don't like what's his name? Will he miss her so much?

They did not speak anymore after that, and Chu Yue was done. He immediately went to the kitchen to cook dinner. Ever since Shen Haofeng left, they had indeed very rarely eaten meat. Qiao Rong forbade them from buying meat as it would make the villagers suspicious. None of them worked or owned farms, while they were known as bankrupt traders. When buying Shen Haofeng's hunted meat, there would naturally be no problem as no one saw them transact.

Thinking about Shen Haofeng, Qiao Rong long ago became frustrated. Where has that man been? That man is very mysterious. But Qiao Rong could not resist the fact that he could not sense the qi aura from the young man at all. That was what made him always lower his guard in front of Shen Haofeng.

Qiao Rong smiled, then closed his eyes.

*****

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Chu Yue quickly woke up Qiao Rong that morning.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Rong said softly, he was still enjoying his dreamland a few minutes ago. After moving to Nanshan Village, his nightmares have rarely appeared again, lately his sleep quality has improved greatly.

"They're coming! The Xu Family came as you expected!" Hearing that, Qiao Rong smiled. He will ensure the villagers will get a satisfying entertainment today.

Qiao Rong got ready, changed clothes, put on some simple makeup, and went outside.

"Sy woman! There was not a single person in that house! What do you mean by deceiving us?!" Xu Yao shouted loudly in front of Qiao Rong's house, curious villagers gathered around Qiao Rong's house to watch.

Qiao Rong simply smiled.

"I mean? What else could I mean? My brother rejected this proposal yesterday. I should have asked what did you mean to come back today?" Qiao Rong replied in a relaxed tone.

"You. you. basic women don't know they're lucky! How sad is my son! Once wanted to take a wife instead meet a female fox!" Madam Xu began to pretend to cry to get the sympathy of the surrounding residents.

A grandmother from the group of citizens suddenly came forward. "Anu, little girl. It is not good to reject the good intentions of others. The Xu family is also a learned family, you will not lose anything if you enter the Xu family." The grandmother said.

Qiao Rong simply chuckled.

"Good intentions? I've never even seen or talked to the man they were referring to. Wanted to propose but instead made a fuss with my brother in front of my house. Tell me, is this proposing or forcing me to be a concubine?" Qiao Rong started to take out his nurse, his current facial expression was very clear and his eyes started to glaze over.

The sympathy of the citizens was now more towards him. Village Chief Zhu finally advanced. "Mrs Xu, if she says no, no, no, no. Your son, you can find another woman. Who can resist him if he has passed the provincial examination later?" Village Chief Zhu tried to persuade Lady Xu.

"But. but. hiks... My poor little Pingluo, ever since he met this fox, he's been on hunger and drinking strike, not even learning. I should how?" Madame Xu's cry sounded more and more heartbreaking.

Qiao Rong was long fed up of himself hearing Madam Xu's cry. He wanted to put an end to this drama and return to cultivating.

"What does this have to do with me then? The one on hunger and drinking strike is your son. Can you blame my mom and dad for giving birth to me so beautiful?" Hearing Qiao Rong say so, Chu Yue shuddered. Who would blame the Emperor?

After saying so, Qiao Rong directly entered with Chu Yue and slammed the door of his house. He did not let Madam Xu say anything more. All that was left outside now was a crowd of citizens and astonished Madam Xu looked at the door of Qiao Rong's house.

Madam Xu's face flushed red. He was humiliated to such an extent. Just look, one day he will definitely reciprocate the treatment of the woman later.

"Mom, let's go home." Take Xu Yao who grasped his mother's arm and help her stand up.

There will be bad news for her sister today.