The water of the Huai River washes the stone embankment, and you can hear the sound of the river flowing from afar in the garden.

The lanterns sway in the wind under the eaves, and the bright moonlight fell in the windows, blending with the oil lamps on the desk.

Xiao Qi sat quietly behind the desk, holding the wedding book she had just sent in her hand, with a little restlessness in her eyes. After a few glances, she put down and looked at the vast fields outside the window and the river under the moonlight.

She was still wearing a long black dress without makeup, and her long hair was naturally draped on her back, dressed as an unmarried lady. Her appearance was exactly the same as Xiao Xianger, and her national beauty was as beautiful as Xianger. Instead, she saw through all the wind and clouds. Her aura of being in the upper hand for a long time overwhelmed her appearance, making people dare not focus on her beautiful face.

Perhaps for Xiao Qi, there is no big difference between having this skin or not. She has never relied on her appearance to gain respect from others since she was a child. As long as she is not stupid, even if she looks like the big and thick orchids outside the door, the men in the world still dare not look up in front of her.

But her appearance was born, not chosen by herself. She looked beautiful and twins like her sister. Then the widowed sister in the palace had a love man who was brave enough. That love man was still a prince who could not handle it. She accidentally treated her as her sister and slept...

Thinking of these messy things, Xiao Qi's eyes rarely became annoyed. She stood up and paced in the attic, thinking about how to solve her current situation.

Xu Buling, the shameless man, really went to the Xiao family to propose marriage, and his wedding letters were placed on the table.

If she just mistakenly admits the wrong person, she will pretend that she doesn't know and nothing has happened. But Xu Buling obviously recognizes it, knowing that she is the one who spent a ridiculous night in the palace. Now she is coming to propose marriage, obviously to make up for that accident.

Without talking about this relationship, Xiao Qi and Xu Buling had no social relationship. The breakup of the Dragon Lock Gu made her look at Xu Buling differently, but she was not yet at the point of beloved to give her body a favor for this.

According to the marriage between aristocratic families, the Xiao family and the Xu family are completely inseparable from all over the world. Marriage between them may be beneficial to future generations, but they are of no use to the current situation.

If she married Suzhou, the head of the Xiao family would have to replace him. Xiao Chuyang entered the court and had no energy to take care of the housework again. The remaining qualified were the eldest son Xiao Li and the second son Xiao Ting.

Xiao Li accumulated resume and reputation for his official career outside to prepare for taking over Xiao Chuyang's squad.

Once the prime minister and officials were the head of all the major clans, and the Xiao family in Huainan could not easily give up this position to others.

If Xiao Li, who is excellent in all aspects, is called back to be the head of the family, then Xiao Ting will be the only one who can win the position of prime minister in the future.

Xiao Ting became the prime minister...

Dayue died in three lifetimes...

Throughout the dynasties, there have been countless treacherous prime ministers, powerful prime ministers, and mediocre ministers. If you want to talk about stupid prime ministers, there is no other example in this family...

Thinking of this, Xiao Qi was trembling. She definitely couldn't let Xiao Ting be the prime minister, so she could only let Xiao Ting be the head of the family.

Xiao Ting, the helmsman of the Xiao family in Huainan...

Across the three dynasties, thousands of years of incense, one person's hand was destroyed...

"well……"

Xiao Qi's face showed a sense of powerlessness and sat behind the desk again, in a dilemma.

It is logical that I could reject the Xu family’s proposal, but things are not that simple.

It is not good to agree to a marriage proposal, but rejecting Xu Buling's proposal will inevitably offend King Su. It is not a good thing to have a feud with the vassal king with the most powerful military power. If the Xu family rebelled and really defeated the world, the Xiao family would completely become a second-rate family and have no chance of being in the court.

Furthermore, the head of the Xiao family should have succeeded him, and it is not etiquette for her to occupy a position as a woman. Now she can use her skills to press on her. When Xiao Ting is in her thirties, the tribesmen of each house of the Xiao family will definitely have opinions, and Xiao Ting will also be dissatisfied. Now, the uncle Xiao Mo of the second house advised her to agree to the marriage, and was also considering this.

Xiao Qi is devoted to the Xiao family, so she naturally does not greedy for the power of the head of the family. She is just worried that her stupid nephew will not be able to match her position. If Xiao Ting is a little more normal, she will not be so entangled...

After thinking for a while, Xiao Qi looked at the bamboo water clock placed in the room. As the time was about to be over, her face returned to normal, leaned on the Grand Master's chair and said softly:

"Orchid, take the guards outside and wait."

"yes."

The maid Lanhua, who was guarding the doorman, quickly disappeared from the attic and took the guards hidden around him out of the villa.

Xiao Qi calmed down and hid the wedding book in the box containing the file. She took out a volume of books and read them quietly. She waited quietly...

The villa is quiet and silent.

Xu Buling hugged Xiao Xiang'er and landed in the corridor. He looked around and there was no guard.

Xiao Xianger had just seen the silhouette of her sister from the window, her face was both embarrassed and nervous, and her fingers were raised to her lips to signal Xu Buling to speak, and then she wanted to walk towards the stairs, obviously she wanted to escape and come back next time.

Xu Buling stopped Xiang'er and raised his hand and knocked directly on the door.

Dongdong

"Crown Prince Xu, come in."

A dull response was soon heard in the room, and even the sound was similar.

Xiao Xiang'er was shocked and stood there and dared not move.

Xu Buling was also a little surprised, but he felt relieved when he thought about it. Xiao Qi guessed that he would come to the door at night, so he did not hesitate and raised his hand to push open the door.

The study room in the attic has an elegant environment. Apart from the four treasures of the study and the files, there is only a sea of ​​tea left.

Xiao Qi sat upright behind the wide desk, not even raising her eyebrows, nor showing any shy or panic look.

Xu Buling was a little impressed by Miss Xiao's determination, walked into the study with a smile, raised his hand and bowed:

"Miss, lucky to know!"

Xiao Qi raised her eyes and signaled to the stool beside Chahai. Her face was calm and she had no expression of emotion. She said softly:

"Crown Prince Xu, please sit down."

Xu Buling nodded and sat down by the tea sea calmly. He looked at the door. Xiang'er did not come in, but could only see the shadow at the door. He turned to look at Xiao Qi and wanted to say politely. Xiao Qi did look at the book in his hand again, without paying attention to him, and could only make tea on his own.

The study room became quiet and the atmosphere was a bit weird.

Xiao Qi leaned on the magistrate chair and waited quietly, without any rush.

After a while, Xiao Xianger couldn't help it anymore. She stepped into the study with one foot, took a secret glance, and then quickly lowered her head: "Sister."

Xiao Qi only looked surprised at this time and stood up suddenly:

"Xiang'er?! You're not dead?"

“…”
Chapter completed!