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Seeing He Yu like this, Xiao Yao felt goosebumps all over and immediately wanted to pull her hand away from He Yu's. However, she didn't expect He Yu to suddenly exert force, making it impossible for her to break free.
In front of her parents, Xiao Yao couldn't act too obviously, so she could only remain stiff and let He Yu pull her along.
Although He Yu had promised Xiao Guangzheng that he would marry Xiao Yao, Xiao Guangzheng still found it hard to believe. "Your Highness, forgive my overthinking, but do you think the Emperor will really..."
"Of course!" He Yu replied confidently. "Rest assured, Xiao Laoye, there will definitely be no problem with this matter."
"Oh..." Xiao Guangzheng smiled and did not say anything further. Instead, he changed the subject.
After chatting for a while, everyone dispersed. Xiao Guangzheng and Xiao Moxian went to the front yard to handle some business matters regarding their shops, while Xiao Moxian returned to the study to catch up on reading in preparation for his upcoming official duties. Madam Xiao and Li also had to manage the household affairs of Xiao Residence and social engagements.
For a moment, it seemed that only He Yu and Xiao Yao were left idling in the entire Xiao Residence. In a good mood, He Yu held Xiao Yao's hand as they strolled through the residence. "Do you want to go out for a walk? I can have someone prepare a carriage."
Xiao Yao initially wanted to refuse; who would want to go out with you? However, when she turned to see He Yu's expectant expression, her words got stuck in her throat for some reason. Instead of refusing, she gently nodded, "Alright."
Hearing this from Xiao Yao, He Yu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Xiao Yao noticed his shoulders relax.
So he was nervous too? Xiao Yao suddenly felt a sense of realization—oh, so he can be nervous as well.
He Yu did not hide his joy. He instructed someone to make preparations and then turned back to Xiao Yao. "Do you want to go back and change clothes?"
Change clothes? Xiao Yao looked at her outfit and shook her head. "No need, this is fine."
"That's fine too; this outfit looks great." He Yu smiled and said, "Let's go over there for a stroll and stop by the entrance."
"Good."
The feeling of having a carriage that I can control at my own will is truly exhilarating!
I can go wherever I want without needing to ask for Father's permission, and I can even find my brother to accompany me.
Not only do I have a luxurious and comfortable carriage, a dedicated driver, but I also have a man who can accompany me for meals, play, chat, and... well, there are some things he doesn't need to accompany me for right now. This is simply the perfect setup for an impromptu trip.
Xiao Yao sat in the teahouse, sipping tea and feeling quite emotional.
Today, they didn't deliberately seek a quiet room; instead, they chose to sit in an elegant room upstairs, watching the lively discussions of the common people below.
Although it was noisy, Xiao Yao felt that this was what real life was like. As the saying goes, "The depths of a noble family are like the sea." Would there still be such lively scenes to see in the future? Xiao Yao thought it might not be likely.
"What is the Xuanping Prince's Mansion like?" Xiao Yao asked casually.
He Yu stroked his chin before replying, "If it really comes down to it, I'm afraid it's not as beautiful as the Xiao Residence, and there aren't as many trees. However, the house is quite spacious."
"Yeah, I know," Xiao Yao said, surprised by He Yu's honesty. She smiled and continued, "The capital is located in the north, so naturally it won't be as lush as the south. There won't be many winding paths; it should mostly have wide roads. The houses are also square courtyard-style, right?"
After finishing her sentence, Xiao Yao playfully stuck out her tongue. He Yu, hearing this from Xiao Yao, smiled and nodded. "I was originally worried that you might not adapt well to the capital, but now it seems I can relax a bit."
"Hey, knowing and being able to adapt are two different things!" Xiao Yao immediately protested.
He Yu held the tea bowl and squinted his eyes, looking quite pleased. "It's nothing. I have a preliminary understanding, at least I'm prepared. It will be much better when the time comes."
Xiao Yao faced this man, whose thick skin was thicker than a city wall, and truly didn't know what expression to wear. She could only lower her head and drink tea.
Since the two did not deliberately avoid people when they went out, they were naturally seen by many citizens of Nanping City, leading to a lot of gossip.
"Isn't that the daughter of the Xiao Family? She's actually out alone with the prince today."
"Yeah, I heard that Sister Xiao is the apple of Xiao Laoye's eye. The whole family dotes on her so much that they can hardly bear to let her go. Now she's out alone with the prince; does the Xiao Family feel at ease?"
"You don't understand. No matter how precious a daughter is, she still has to marry..."
"What do you mean by that?"
"I didn't say anything!"
"…"
Xiao Yao was speechless. Gossip, no matter the era, is a powerful force that can spread quickly and widely, regardless of whether there are communication apps.
In just half an hour, by the time the two returned from their outing, the entire Nanping City had already spread the news that Sister Xiao was going to marry Xuanping Wang.
As a result, while walking down the street, Xiao Yao received envious and jealous glances from various unknown sources. Whether in this life or the previous one, she had always been an ordinary commoner and had never experienced such intense scrutiny from so many people. At that moment, her head felt like it was buzzing.
She instinctively wanted to find "Shelter," unconsciously tugging at He Yu's collar. "Let's go back."
"What's wrong? Are you scared?" He Yu leaned in close to Xiao Yao's ear, teasing her.
This scene happened to catch the eyes of passersby, instantly solidifying the previously ambiguous rumors. Xiao Yao could no longer care about her identity and status; she gave He Yu a shove, pushing his head to the side. "The rumors have spread this far, and you're still getting more into it?"
"Anyway, what they say is true, so why should I feel embarrassed?" He Yu's skin was thick, and his good mood was not affected at all by Xiao Yao's slap. In fact, he seemed even more energized as he reached out and wrapped his arms around Xiao Yao's waist! Gasps and exclamations erupted from the crowd; this was completely the rhythm of a wedding!
In an instant, gossip spread like wildfire throughout Nanping City.
He Yu swaggered along with Xiao Yao in his embrace, truly feeling triumphant!
At this moment, Xiao Yao suddenly realized. She stared at He Yu with eyes that could almost burn a hole through him. "You did this on purpose, didn't you? You were the one who started the rumors, weren't you?"
"Indeed, my chosen princess is quite clever; you've figured it out so quickly." Unfazed by being exposed, He Yu leaned closer to Xiao Yao. "You're smart; come give me a kiss to celebrate!"
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