"Did Wei Shuxuan go to the Long'an General's Mansion?" Emperor Jinzheng stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back. He turned slightly with a puzzled look and glanced at the little eunuch behind him.
"Your Majesty, the head eunuch, Eunuch Li in the Fenghe Palace, told this servant so," the little eunuch replied, slightly hunched with his hands folded.
Emperor Jinzheng turned around and asked the little eunuch with his head down, "Did Eunuch Li say which general invited Wei Shuxuan there?"
"Your Majesty, he did say it was General Ge who invited Miss Wei to the Long'an General's Mansion."
"So it was General Ge who invited her?" Emperor Jinzheng murmured to himself in a low voice. He waved his hand, signaling the little eunuch to retreat first.
Actually, Wei Shuxuan didn't want to come to the Long'an General's Mansion. No matter how much she tried to persuade him, the old General Ge stubbornly believed that the engagement between her and Ge Zian should proceed. It would be okay if she liked Ge Zian, but she didn't! She didn't want to marry him!
Wei Shuxuan sat on one side, wearing a smiling face while deep in thought. She felt her head was about to explode.
Although Ge Long'an invited Wei Shuxuan to the mansion, she didn't see Ge Zian. She was a bit curious. "Uncle Ge, where is... Zian?"
"I heard there was something in the palace, so he went to the palace early this morning," Ge Long'an put down the teacup in his hand and joked with Wei Shuxuan, "What's wrong? Are you worried about Zian? How about you two get married as soon as possible?"
"Uncle Ge, I've said it hundreds of times. I don't want to get married for the time being. I still have a lot of things to do."
As soon as she heard Ge Long'an mention the marriage between her and Ge Zian again, Wei Shuxuan quickly explained. She didn't want to be retaliated against and killed by the Ninth Princess.
"Xuan'er, Uncle really can't understand why you refuse to marry Zian?"
"Uncle Ge, do you really want to hear me out?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Ge Long'an warily, observing any change in his expression.
"Yes, I do. Zian is both civilly and militarily talented, and his character is also excellent. Of course, that's thanks to my teaching. Xuan'er, why don't you like him?"
"Well... it's not that just because a person is good, you'll like them. It depends on the feeling. For example, some people fall in love with each other at first sight, get married, and then live happily ever after. But that's just a very rare case. Please forgive Xuan'er for being so bold to ask, Uncle Ge, do you and Aunt Ge like each other?"
"Of course! That's why I married my wife!" Ge Long'an replied loudly.
"That's right. Even if I like Ge Zian, he may not like me. So, Uncle, please take back your order, okay?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Ge Long'an tentatively.
As soon as he heard Wei Shuxuan asking him to take back the engagement between the Ge and Wei families, Ge Long'an's face instantly changed. He frowned and replied firmly, "No! Uncle can't agree to this!"
"Why! Uncle, you just agreed that two people shouldn't get married if they don't like each other. Why did you change your mind so quickly!" Wei Shuxuan asked loudly, puzzled.
"Anyway, it's not allowed. Xuan'er, you should get yourself in the right mood and prepare to marry into our family."
Ge Long'an seemed not to want to hear Wei Shuxuan's response. He got up from the main seat and walked outside.
Watching Ge Long'an's retreating back, Wei Shuxuan slumped down on the chair dejectedly. Oh, it's so annoying. What on earth can make the old General Ge give up the idea of her marrying Ge Zian? What is he worried about? Or what is he afraid of?
Wei Shuxuan stayed in the main hall of the general's mansion for quite a while. Finding that no one came, she felt a bit frustrated. Was it really okay to leave the guest alone in the main hall like this?
Wei Shuxuan sat there in a daze for a while before getting up. Since there was no one around, she'd better go back to the Fenghe Palace earlier. Staying in the Fenghe Palace was better than staying here.
Just as she was about to leave, Wei Shuxuan saw Ge Long'an coming in from outside. Seeing Wei Shuxuan about to go out, he asked, "Xuan'er, where are you going?"
"......I'm a bit bored, so I'm going back to the palace."
"Why go back to the palace? Your family's ban has been lifted. You can just go back to the Wei Mansion. It'll be more convenient for Uncle Ge to take care of you."
"......Well, I'll think about it. There are still many places in the house that need to be repaired. I'll decide after it's done."
"Then you can go back first. Think it over carefully and get ready to marry Zian. Do you understand?" Ge Long'an said seriously.
"......I have my own thoughts on this matter. I'll take my leave now, Uncle Ge."
On this aspect, Wei Shuxuan would definitely not change her mind. No one could force her to get married.
Wei Shuxuan got on the carriage back to the palace. Along the way, she was thinking whether she should ask Xin Zizhao for help. But Xin Zizhao had disliked her going to the Long'an General's Mansion since before. It seemed that he... liked her? So was he jealous and angry at that time?
Thinking of this, Wei Shuxuan couldn't help bursting out laughing. She felt like a fool. She quickly looked around and found that she was alone in the carriage, then couldn't help laughing again.
She had never felt such a sweet feeling even when she was in a relationship in college.
As soon as she returned to the Fenghe Palace, Chief Eunuch Li came up to her as soon as he saw her. "Miss Wei, you're finally back!"
"What's the matter? Is someone looking for me?" Wei Shuxuan strode into the Fenghe Palace.
"Yes, His Majesty said he has something to discuss with you, and the Fifth Prince is also looking for you!"
"His Majesty is looking for me? How rare!" Wei Shuxuan still had an opinion about Emperor Jinzheng's last judgment. She didn't really want to see him.
"Yes, Miss Wei. Are you going to see His Majesty?"
"Not for the time being. What about the Fifth Prince?"
"The Fifth Prince is reading in the study now. Do you have something to discuss with him?"
Wei Shuxuan nodded. "I do have something to talk to him about."
Just as Wei Shuxuan was about to go to the study to find Xin Zizhao, the little eunuch beside Emperor Jinzheng came again. "Chief Eunuch Li, Miss Wei is back now, right?"
"Ah, yes. She's over there. I'll take you to her."
Wei Shuxuan pursed her lips. Oh well, what was coming couldn't be stopped. She'd just go.
"Miss Wei, His Majesty has something to discuss with you. Please come with me."
"Got it."