"I'm afraid there's still a lot of work to do today..." Yu Yalan sighed softly, "We have to meet guests non-stop these two days."

Resistance to marriage is not the end, but the beginning of a series of troubles.

The eunuchs and envoys who announced the decree would definitely not dare to come again, but how could the Zhang family, as Song Xi's mother clan, be willing to give up?

She has never met the Zhang family and does not understand each other's temperament and behavior style.

But judging from the Zhang family's persistence in this marriage, there will definitely be a lot of conflicts and contradictions in the future.

Yu Yalan has lived in a warm and harmonious big family since she was a child, and her understanding of relatives and family members is based on the impression of warm and mutual help.

For an ancient feudal aristocratic family like the Zhang family, she would feel at a loss as she was not good at house fighting.

Song Xi naturally understood his wife's difficulties and quickly comforted him: "I will handle the Zhang family's side. You don't have to take them to heart. We don't owe them anything because of emotions and reasons. We just treat them as ordinary clan members."

That’s fine.”

Yu Yalan nodded: "I understand."

The next morning, just after Chen hour.

Jiandong came to report the visit of his family.

Song Xi and Yu Yalan settled several children and cleaned up before going to the flower hall to meet the guests.

Five people from the Zhang family have returned, the eldest son Zhang Mingke and his wife Zhang Yang, brothers Zhang Ruoheng and Zhang Ruoyun, and the second master Zhang Mingxu.

Marquis Weiyuan relied on his status as an elder and did not come with him this time. The old lady has always been a weak-tempered person. If her husband did not come, of course she would have to wait at home.

Song Xi and Yu Yalan didn't care much about this, so they didn't have any extra greetings after sitting down. They just asked the Zhang family's intention with a cold expression.

Zhang Mingke and Mr. Zhang were a little unhappy, secretly wondering if Song Xi still held grudges against them.

Zhang Yang was very enthusiastic and got closer to Song Xi with a smile: "We haven't seen each other for many years. Brother Xi has grown into a great hero. When you first came in, my aunt almost didn't recognize you. You have such an imposing manner than the Holy Spirit."

Not bad! Our two families are close relatives. We will have more interactions in the future. Your grandfather and grandmother will always miss you!"

This combination of praise and reminder is indeed bold.

Before the Great Zhou Dynasty was truly destroyed, she dared to compare Song Xi with the emperor.

While flattering, he also did not forget to get closer, reminding Song Xi to take the initiative to visit his grandparents.

I completely forgot how heartless and indifferent the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion was when the Song family was in trouble.

Zhang Mingke couldn't stand his wife's utilitarian straightforwardness, and hurriedly interjected: "We just came to see you. It's not been too many years since we last met. I heard that you have been fighting in the north and south, and you have been working hard. Your grandparents and us are very supportive."

I feel sorry for you, so I came to check on you today. Now that we see that you are in good health and have a happy life, we are all relieved. From now on, we will all live in the capital, and we should stay closer as a family."

When Mr. Zhang opened his mouth, he used the most common greetings among powerful people.

In normal times, it can ease the atmosphere and pave the way for better entry into important topics later.

But how could Song Xi have the leisure to chat with them?

He immediately said something to say goodbye: "Now that you have seen it and know my situation, my uncle and aunt should be able to feel at ease. Lan'er and I still have many things to do. Is this the end of today's small gathering?"

"

After that, she took Yu Yalan's hand and stood up, pretending to leave.

Everyone in the Zhang family present was dumbfounded. They didn't expect Song Xi to be so rude and drive away guests.

Zhang Yang immediately stepped forward and grabbed Song Xi, anxiously pushing him back to his seat.

"Why are you kid so anxious! Are you going to drive someone away without even saying a few words? Your two uncles still have a lot to say to you. Sit down quickly, sit down quickly!"

Song Xi swept the sleeve that Zhang Yang had grabbed without leaving a trace, and said with a slight frown: "Since we have an important matter to discuss, why not explain it directly? I will do my best to help you if I can do it, but if I can't

If you arrive, there’s nothing you can do to help.”

The three senior Zhang parents all made him choke and hesitate, not knowing how to speak.

Zhang Ruoheng, who had been watching quietly, couldn't stand it any longer, so he stood up with a serious face: "Cousin, I heard from the eunuch and the envoys that you rejected the marriage from the Holy Father yesterday. A few of us came here today just to discuss it with you.

This matter. The marriage granted by the two families has been announced to the world. Now you are ruthlessly resisting the decree and refusing the marriage. Have you ever thought about Sister Yun's face? Our two families are blood relatives after all. Can you give us some room for change?

?At least let Sister Yun have a decent outcome, so that she won't have to suffer for the rest of her life because of breaking off the engagement."

Although Zhang Ruoheng's tone was not very good, the meaning behind his words was very sincere.

It was obvious that he really wanted to seek a decent outcome for his sister.

It would be great if the marriage can happen, but if it doesn't, I hope Song Xi can take care of Zhang Ruoyun's dignity.

After all, the world is a little harsh on women. Once an engagement is broken off, they can only live alone or marry far away. The world will not care about the reasons and truth of the break-up, and will only put the blame on the woman.

Song Xi and Yu Yalan looked at each other, feeling a little emotional in their hearts.

Zhang Ruoheng is indeed a good brother, but as his sister, can Zhang Ruoyun understand his painstaking efforts? Can other Zhang Ruoheng elders support his ideas?

Looking at the past relationship between his cousins, Song Xi gave a pertinent suggestion: "The eunuch who announced the decree did not read the imperial edict in public, so no one in the capital knew about the marriage. There are many capable ministers and generals under the royal palace.

, there are many marriageable people of the same age among them, cousin Yun can choose a suitable husband from them, and the palace will support a share of the dowry. If anyone asks about the content of the imperial edict, our two families will just say it is a tax.

There won't be any rumors, and it won't affect cousin Yun's reputation."

This is the safest way at present, which can not only solve Zhang Ruoyun's marriage problem, but also take care of the interests and relationships of the two families in a decent way.

The north was originally the private domain of Song Xi and his wife, and no one dared to comment on how they wanted to deal with the imperial edict.

It is impossible for Jinling to use the same trick again, and the Zhang and Song families can avoid a lot of subsequent troubles.

Zhang Ruoheng was very moved when he heard this and was about to agree to Song Xi's suggestion.

In fact, he had long known in his heart that marriage would be difficult to achieve, so of course he would not hesitate if there was a way to take care of both parties.

But how could the three Zhang elders leave him to make the decision? They immediately jumped out and objected loudly.

"No! We are here to talk about the marriage between Brother Xi and Sister Yun. How come the grooms are changed in just a few words?! You stupid kid actually dares to make your own decisions. Have you ever asked your sister what she thinks? Think we are all the same.

Dead person!"

Zhang Yang glared at her son fiercely, turned around and pushed Zhang Ruoyun forward who was about to cry.
Chapter completed!