Chapter 1204: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1204: The Origin of Xiao Shi
Shu Yu smirked, initially intending to turn and leave, but then she thought of Xiao Shi and stopped again.
"Alright, let's go and take a look."
Zhao Xi immediately instructed the agent to lead the way, and they walked ahead.
Shu Yu asked Zhao Xi to stay a couple of steps behind and quietly recounted her encounter with Xiao shi when she went to the county government.
"Do you know anything about this Xiao Shi?"
Zhao Xi's expression clearly showed that she was asking the right person, and he also lowered his voice and replied, "The relationship between Xiang Weinan and his wife can be described as like fire and water. He doesn't like his wife at all."
Shu Yu thought she had figured that out.
"Why? He couldn't have been forced into the marriage, could he?"
Zhao Xi's gaze suddenly became subtle.
Shu Yu was taken aback, "Was he really forced into it?"
"You bet. Do you know who Xiao Shi is?"
Shu Yu gave him a sidelong glance, "If I knew, why would I ask you?"
Zhao Xi glanced at the servant walking ahead, who seemed very attentive to the situation, and lowered his voice even more, "Xiao Shi is from the maternal family of the Third Prince."
Shu Yu almost choked on her own saliva. So Xiao Shi is related to the Third Prince's maternal family.
This complicates things. Xiang Weinan belongs to the Fifth Prince's faction, and they are not on the same side. Moreover, it involves the matter of the throne. No matter which side loses in the power struggle, the marriage will not be able to hold.
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"That's not all," Zhao Xi continued, "As you know, Xiang Weinan achieved fame at a young age, and with his high status, many aristocratic ladies in the capital have been eyeing him."
"Including Xiao Shi?" Shu Yu asked in confusion.
Earlier, she noticed that Xiao Shi looked happy and even a bit shy when she saw Xiang Weinan.
It's not surprising. Xiang Weinan's father is a count, and he is the heir of the count's estate, which already carries a prestigious status. Plus, he has always been diligent and talented, excelling among the children of various aristocratic families.
Later, he passed the imperial examination at a young age, becoming an accomplished scholar. With a bright future ahead, he naturally became the sought-after catch for the young ladies in the capital.
Zhao Xi nodded, "Xiao Shi is fond of Xiang Weinan, and the Third Prince also wants to win over the Xiang family. They are both determined to make this marriage happen. If the Xiang family had known about it in advance, they could have had some time to find a suitable daughter-in-law. However, the Xiao family didn't wait and took the matter into their own hands. Xiao Fei Niangniang (the Imperial Consort) whispered in the Emperor's ear, and he directly issued the marriage decree."
After the imperial decree was issued, the current emperor, who is very concerned about his reputation, wouldn't tolerate anyone defying his orders. The Xiang family had no choice but to obey the decree and welcome Xiao Shi into their household.
However, just half a year after Xiao Shi entered the family, Xiang Wei Nan was appointed as the county magistrate of Jiangyuan County. One reason was to assist the Fifth Prince with his tasks, but also to deliberately distance himself from Xiao Shi and the Third Prince's influence.
As Zhao Xi explained this, he suddenly realized something and exclaimed, "So, Xiao Shi followed Xiang Wei Nan to Jiangyuan County?"
Shu Yu nodded, "Your reaction is quite slow."
Zhao Xi didn't understand the term "reaction arc," but when he heard that Xiao Shi had come to Jiangyuan County, he furrowed his brow, "Do you think it's possible that Xiao Shi came here under the Third Prince's orders?"
"It's possible. Now that the Second Prince has lost and the Fifth Prince is gradually gaining influence, the Third Prince needs to solidify his power quickly and win over more influential courtiers."
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