Chapter 318 Support
Cao was speechless for a moment, and then she suddenly remembered that the emperor was already dissatisfied with her because of what happened that year. If it were not for Xiao Jin, he would never have granted the title of Marquis of Cheng’en from the Marquis of Changping’s Mansion.

Although Xie Lan knew that she was now protected by Prince Nanping, she had always been used to being independent and felt that she could handle this matter completely.

But Madam Gong knew how much Prince Nanping cared about Xie Lan. When she saw that the Cao mother and daughter dared to insult Xie Lan at the banquet, she immediately asked the maid to report to Prince Nanping.

Upon learning that Xie Lan was bullied, Prince Nanping rushed to support his daughter.

After finding out the whole story, the Prince of Nanping glared at Cao and Zhao Wenyu with a sullen face, “Madam Cheng’en Marquis and Miss Zhao insulted my daughter in public for her poor family background? Do you think that the daughter of a great prince like me, Xie Dingzhang, is not as noble as your Cheng’en Marquis Mansion? Or do you not even take seriously the princess personally appointed by the emperor?”

The King of Nanping had been a soldier all his life, fighting wars in many places. His iron fists were stained with the blood of countless enemies, and naturally he exuded a chilling and murderous aura.

Even the most ferocious bandits would be terrified when they saw him and dared not look directly at him. He was unhappy at the moment, and the pressure around him was released without reservation, like a volcano about to erupt, making everyone present feel the suffocating pressure.

Cao and Zhao Wenyu were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their legs went weak. The mother and daughter’s lips trembled and it took them a long time to squeeze out a few dry words: “No, I dare not.”

The Prince of Nanping had a gloomy face and snorted coldly from his nose. The voice seemed to be wrapped in frost: “You dare not leave me alone! I’m saying this, Xie Lan is my own daughter. If I hear anyone dare to bully her again, don’t blame me for being cruel and ruthless. I will not be polite to you!”

The scene was completely silent. Although no one spoke, no one dared to question the words of the King of Nanping. Although he was now unable to move, as long as he was there, the fierce bandits in the south could only retreat to a corner and dare not easily provoke a fight.

In the court, he and the Duke of Zhenguo are still the two military generals that the emperor relies on the most.

Everyone knew that if someone was blind enough to bully Xie Lan and was chopped to death by King Nanping, they could only consider themselves unlucky, as they would be chopped to death in vain and would have no place to seek justice.

Even if someone was so bold as to report it to the emperor, given the emperor’s trust and respect for Prince Nanping, I’m afraid he would not punish him and might even praise him for his good action.

Seeing that Cao didn’t dare to speak again, the King of Nanping looked at Xiao Jin coldly, “Did you really promise Miss Zhao that you would marry her?”

Zhao Wenyu looked eagerly at Xiao Jin, but Xiao Jin didn’t even glance at her. He lowered his eyes to glance at Xie Lan, and seeing that she didn’t say anything but looked like she was watching the fun, he could only smile at her lovingly, and then looked at the King of Nanping seriously.

“That’s not true. I’m not familiar with Miss Zhao, and I’ve never promised her a marriage. In my heart, Miss Zhao is no different from the thousands of other ladies in the Great Zhou Dynasty.”

At this point, Xiao Jin looked at Marquis Cheng’en with an indifferent expression, “Your Highness did not hear what the Marquis just said. Please tell me again, did I ever promise to marry Miss Zhao?”

Marquis Cheng’en knew clearly what his wife and daughter were planning, but he also knew that if he made up stories to protect them, his relationship with his nephew would really come to an end.

“Your Highness, this is just my wishful thinking. Jin’er has never promised to marry my daughter.”

Zhao Wenyu didn’t expect her father to be so unfaithful, and she immediately became anxious: “Dad…”

“Shut up!” Marquis Cheng’en saw through his daughter’s thoughts at a glance. Before she could speak, he directly ordered the maid beside Cao, “The lady is not feeling well. Send her back home immediately, and the eldest daughter should also go back to serve her.”

Cao’s face was full of reluctance. Seeing this, Marquis Cheng’en’s face suddenly darkened: “If you don’t want me to divorce you, take Yu’er and leave immediately.”

The words of divorce had already come out, and Marquis Cheng’en’s attitude was tougher than ever before. Cao saw that he was serious and dared not say another word.

Although she was unwilling, Cao could only force a smile in the end, exchanged a few polite words with the noble ladies present, and then left with Zhao Wenyu on the pretext of being ill. Anyone could see what Cao and her daughter were thinking, but they were reluctant to mock them because of the presence of Marquis Cheng’en.

Prince Nanping’s face was not looking good. Marquis Cheng’en knew that he was angry that his wife and daughter had insulted Xie Lan in public. He glanced at Xiao Jin and saw that he looked indifferent.

Marquis Cheng’en could only say to Xie Lan with an apologetic look, “Princess Changning, Jin’er’s aunt is a little confused and said some nonsense. And Yu’er, she has been spoiled by me since she was a child, so it is inevitable that she is a little spoiled.

I apologize to you on behalf of both mother and daughter.

These days, I have been looking for a marriage partner for Yuer. I believe that after she gets married, she will no longer be so willful and reckless.

You are a good girl, and it is Jin’er’s blessing to marry you.

I have a shop on Qingping Street, and when you get married, I will give it to you as a dowry. I hope you will be happy and harmonious after your marriage, and have a smooth and happy life. “

Cao was a snobbish person who was used to flattering the powerful and bullying the weak, but Marquis Cheng’en was a reasonable man. He did not indulge his daughter in pestering Xiao Jin just because he was crowned as the prince.

Since Marquis Cheng’en had apologized so humbly and even planned to give a shop as a token of atonement, Xie Lan couldn’t bear to keep harping on the matter.

“Your Excellency is too kind. Now that the matter has been made clear, I think the Marquis’s wife and Miss Zhao will not talk nonsense again. There is no need for the shop. Your Excellency can keep it. My father has prepared a lot of dowry for me, and I don’t need a shop.”

Xie Lan no longer cared about what happened just now. Marquis Cheng En breathed a sigh of relief and felt that she was a sensible and good girl.

“I know you don’t need a shop, but you can’t refuse a gift from an elder. The shop was originally prepared for Jin’er’s mother. Now that it’s given to you, I think Jin’er’s mother will be very happy. You are her daughter-in-law. If she were still alive, she would definitely not want you to refuse it.”

Xie Lan was hesitant, still not wanting the shop of Marquis Cheng’en. At this time, Xiao Jin, who had been silent all the time, finally spoke up, “Since your uncle is sincerely adding to your makeup, then take it. It’s an apology from the wife of Marquis Cheng’en and Miss Zhao to you.”

Xie Lan looked up in surprise. She thought Xiao Jin didn’t want her to be involved with Cheng’en Marquis’ Mansion, but she saw the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said teasingly, “That shop is good, it would be a waste if you don’t want it.”

Xie Lan smiled, but finally obeyed his words, and nodded to Marquis Cheng’en with a smile, “Thank you, Lord Marquis. I will respectfully obey your command.”

“Okay, okay, okay.” Marquis Cheng’en said okay repeatedly, his face full of satisfaction.

Although Xiao Jin did not regard Cao as his aunt, he no longer called him Marquis Cheng’en and was willing to call him uncle, which showed that he was still willing to recognize him. This made Marquis Cheng’en feel relieved.

Seeing that his daughter was not unhappy about what had just happened, Prince Nanping’s expression improved a lot, and he called Marquis Cheng’en and Xiao Jin back to the front yard to continue the banquet.

Here, Xie Lan and Princess Shouguang also accompanied a group of ladies and young ladies to the table. After what happened just now, everyone deeply realized how much Prince Nanping cherished Xie Lan, so naturally no one would dare to be so blind as to say something inappropriate.

The banquet ended with both the guests and the hosts enjoying themselves.

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