Xiao Yunke's mind was blank for a long time before he came back to his senses, and stupidly raised his finger and pointed at himself, with an incredulous expression: "Marry me?"

"Yes!"

Xiao Yunke was stunned again, embarrassed and asked, "Why? I don't even know him, today is the first time I have heard his name, why did he ask to marry me?"

Xiao Yiheng said with a rare smile: "I don't know this, I thought you knew him, but I never thought that you didn't know who he was, but he swore to me and asked to marry you, which is incomprehensible!"

Xiao Yunke stopped squeaking and fell into deep contemplation.

After thinking for a moment, the Queen Mother asked Xiao Yiheng with a smile: "Your Majesty, I don't know how this Xie Zhiyuan is, how old is it?"

Xiao Yiheng replied respectfully and gently: "After returning to his mother, as far as his son knows, Xie Zhiyuan has great achievements in both civil and military affairs, and his ability is also good, he is considered a leader among people, and his conduct...... It was also suggested by Rong Zhi to make him a marquis back then, Rong Zhi appreciated him, and the queen mother also knew that Rong Zhi had always been above the top, and there were not many people who could make Rong Zhi's guy appreciate, and at that time, the sons also sent people to roughly check, but they couldn't pick out the bad ones, he is now past and standing, but the specific age of the sons is not clear!"

The Queen Mother nodded, still quite satisfied, but after thinking about it, she was worried: "It's past the year of establishment...... So can he ever get married?"

Xiao Yiheng's face became solemn, and he wrinkled his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "I also asked him about this, he did get married, his wife died in childbirth six years ago, and he has never remarried, and this person is clean and self-conscious, there is no concubine room or room on his side, but he and his wife have two children, the eldest son is eight years old, and the younger daughter is six years old!"

Hearing this, the Queen Mother's face was ugly: "This ...... Isn't this a stepmother to Ke'er, or a stepmother of two children, how can this be done?

In the eyes of Empress Dowager Han, although Xiao Yunke has also been married, she still deserves the best, the dignified princess of the royal family, marrying a courtier as a stepmother, is too ridiculous, and she is reluctant to let Xiao Yunke suffer this grievance!

Xiao Yiheng nodded: "Erchen also knows that this is inappropriate, but this Xie Zhiyuan is excellent in all aspects, at his age, it is normal for him to marry a wife and have children, if he is in his thirties and has not yet married, then I don't worry about marrying Ke'er to him, and the most important thing is that he is clean and self-conscious, and his character and ability are also one in a hundred, I have already planned to reward him and entrust him with important responsibilities, so he is barely worthy of Ke'er, so I will ask Ke'er what he means!"

The Queen Mother sighed, and didn't bother with Fang Cai's question anymore, nodded and said: "The person who can make His Majesty so satisfied and praised, and who is appreciated by Rong Zhi, must also be good, he has married a wife and had children...... That's fine, the most important thing is Ke'er's wishes......"

As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Yunke, who had been silent on the side, and asked softly, "Ke'er, what do you mean?"

Xiao Yunke raised her head, and saw that the Queen Mother and Xiao Yiheng were looking at her with some expectation waiting for her answer, she pulled the corners of her mouth, and said helplessly: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty, this matter is too sudden, and I haven't seen this person yet, how can I make a decision?"

The Queen Mother was stunned, and then suddenly smiled: "That's right, I missed it!"

Xiao Yunke looked at Xiao Yiheng and asked softly, "Your Majesty, why did he ask to marry me?"

Xiao Yiheng said: "I asked, he said that he admired you!"

Hearing this, Xiao Yunke was frightened, and it took a while to come back to his senses, with a sleepy face: "Admire me?

"Well, he said he had seen you a few times!"

Xiao Yunke was stunned again: "How come? I don't remember that I have seen him!"

She has an excellent memory, since she can remember, she remembers who she has seen and known whom, but no matter how she thinks about it, she doesn't remember knowing this man named Xie Zhiyuan.

Xiao Yiheng was helpless: "Ke'er, he has seen you, but it doesn't mean that you have also seen him!"

Xiao Yunke realized later: "This is also true!"

Xiao Yiheng said: "I didn't allow him in this matter, although I am also in a hurry about your marriage, I will never be your master, everything follows your wishes, but I am very satisfied with him, I think if you can, you can try to understand him, if you are willing to be happy, if you don't want it, it doesn't matter, no one will dare to force you!"

Xiao Yunke nodded: "I understand, thank you Your Majesty for your kindness!"

Xiao Yiheng bowed his head, didn't stay long and left, now he just moved the capital to Changping not long ago, many things have to be handled by him to make decisions, plus the snow disaster in the north is very serious, Xiao Yiheng is a diligent emperor, almost every day to sleep and forget to eat to deal with government affairs, it is said that he has not returned to Qingluan Hall for several days to sleep, all in the Chongzheng Hall to deal with government affairs, is unable to hold on to a little rest, only to see that under his nose a piece of black green and haggard tiredness on his face, can make time to come over and talk to Xiao Yunke about this matter at this time, it can be seen that Xiao Yunke is more concerned about his marriage。

After he left, the Queen Mother began to frown again, and couldn't help sighing.

"What's wrong with the Queen Mother?"

The Queen Mother said with a melancholy face: " Although His Majesty said so, I still think it is inappropriate, he has been married, but he still has two children, not to mention that you are the sister of the royal princess Tianzhi, no matter what, there is absolutely no reason to be a stepmother, not to mention, so wronged you, although you have also been married, but we all know the situation at the time, this marriage can not be taken seriously, now if you want to remarry, there are many people to choose from, how can you marry a person who has lost his wife and children, if the first emperor knew, he would not agree!"

When Xiao Yunke heard this, he smiled dumbly: "Queen Mother, I haven't seen this Xie Zhiyuan yet, and I haven't decided whether to marry or not, why are you worried about this problem?"

As soon as she heard her words, the Queen Mother suddenly became energetic, and said angrily: " If you want to say this, the mourning family is more worried, the mourning family does not want you to wronged yourself, but also desperately hopes that you can marry earlier, you are not young, but you can no longer stumble, as soon as you think of your loneliness these years, the mourning family feels sorry for you, the mourning family knows that Yang Yi hurt you too deeply, you don't want to touch the relationship between men and women again, but Yang Yi has been dead for four years, such a traitorous person, not worthy of your unforgettable, you still have a long life, there must be someone to join hands with you to end the old age is complete!

Xiao Yunke smiled faintly: "Queen Mother, I have already let go of those past events with Yang Yi, he is just a sinner, don't mention it again, he is not worthy, I don't marry him for him, it's just that I didn't meet someone I like, and I don't want to settle for myself!"

The Queen Mother nodded, and agreed with this: "Don't settle for yourself, you are the daughter of the Xiao family, and you deserve the best marriage in the world, so naturally you can't compromise on everything!"

Xiao Yunke smiled lightly and said nothing.

The Queen Mother pondered for a moment, took Xiao Yunke's hand and admonished: " Since this Xie Zhiyuan can be so affirmed by His Majesty, it is not bad to think about it, since he asked His Majesty to marry you, you have to come to see you when you are free, try to understand, if he is really worthy of entrustment, it is not a big problem to be married and have children, after all, as long as he behaves well and treats you sincerely, it is more important than anything else, anyway, you are the princess of the Great Yan Dynasty, whether it is the two children or other people, you dare not be wronged and embarrassed by you, if you are not satisfied, just give up, we will choose the others, no matter what, we have to choose the one you are satisfied with!"

Xiao Yunke bowed his head obediently: "I know, I have to be free to see him, the Queen Mother, you are not in good health, don't always worry about my affairs, didn't the head of the Hua family say it? You can't think about it too much!"

The Queen Mother said angrily: "If you are more worry-free, the mourning family will worry about your marriage all day long?"

Xiao Yunke hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, it's that I'm ignorant, I always make you worry, Lanling knows his mistakes!"

The Queen Mother snorted coldly and reluctantly took it.

Xiao Yunke summoned Xie Zhiyuan the next day.

She was not summoned in the palace, nor in the princess's mansion, but ordered Xie Zhiyuan to go to a teahouse called Mantang Chunse in Changping City, because Mantang Chunse was opened by her, and in Changping City, the scale of Mantang Chunse is one of the best.

When she arrived, Xie Zhiyuan was already waiting there.

When I saw Xie Zhiyuan for the first time, Xiao Yunke's impression of him was not bad, Xie Zhiyuan was very good-looking, although he was not as handsome as her brothers and brothers-in-law, but he was better than most men, and the whole person gave people the feeling that he was burly and upright, wearing a water-blue regular brocade robe, and his body was full of elegance, but it was difficult to hide the fierceness and seriousness he had cultivated for many years in the army.

Seeing her come in, Xie Zhiyuan glanced at her in a daze, then touched one knee to the ground and waved his hand to salute: "Minister Xie Zhiyuan, see the eldest princess of Lanling!"

The sound is quite pleasant.

Xiao Yunke looked at him with a faint expression and said, "Master Xie doesn't have to be polite, let's be even!"

"Princess Xie!"

When he stood up, Xiao Yunke had already bypassed him, walked to the tea stove under the window lattice not far away, lifted his heavy dress slightly and sat down.

Xie Zhiyuan turned around, and after glancing at her, he lowered his eyes, and the bottom of his eyes flickered.

After Xiao Yunke sat down, he saw that the tea had been cooked, so he said lightly to the little maid kneeling by the tea stove: "Go down!"

"Yes!"

The maidservant stood up and bowed down.

Because the two of their subordinates and maidservants were outside, there were only two people in the private room.

Xiao Yunke poured himself a cup of tea, thought about it, and poured another cup, his movements were elegant and calm, and his gestures were full of dignity.

After pouring the tea, she glanced sideways slightly, glanced at Xie Zhiyuan who was standing there, her expression moved slightly, and she said lightly: "Master Xie Hou sit down!"

Xie Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, and then he didn't shirk it, and said, "Princess Xie!"

Then he stepped forward and knelt opposite Xiao Yunke, looking calm and unhurried, but he still couldn't hide his little nervousness.

Xiao Yunke rolled up his sleeves with one hand, picked up another cup of tea with the other, leaned over slightly, and put it in front of Xie Zhiyuan.

Xie Zhiyuan looked at Xiao Yunke in surprise, and when Xiao Yunke raised his eyes to look at her, he immediately withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyes, his expression was a little uncomfortable, and he pursed his lips and said, "Princess Xie!"

Xiao Yunke didn't make a statement, nor did he look at Xie Zhiyuan, he only picked up his tea and blew it gently, and then took a sip and tasted it carefully.

Xie Zhiyuan glanced at her, and also picked up his tea and drank it.

After putting down the teacup, Xiao Yunke looked at Xie Zhiyuan, his face was pale and his eyes were calm, and he only asked lightly: "Lord Xie should know why this palace summoned you, right?"

Xie Zhiyuan bowed: "I know!"

Xiao Yunke nodded and said, "Yesterday, His Majesty said to the palace that Hou Ye Xie asked him for marriage and asked to marry this palace, which made this palace very curious, why did Hou Ye Xie ask to marry this palace?"

Xie Zhiyuan raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Yunke very honestly, and his tone was sonorous and firm: "The minister admires the princess, so he asks to marry!"

"Admiration?"

"Yes!"

Xiao Yunke raised his eyebrows: "This palace and Marquis Xie have never met, I don't know where the word Marquis Xie's admiration comes from?"

Xie Zhiyuan said: "The princess has not seen the minister, but the minister has seen the princess!"

"Oh, when and where?" Xie Zhiyuan said truthfully: "It's just these days, in Changping City, the minister has seen the eldest princess many times!"

Xiao Yunke was a little surprised.

After Xie Zhiyuan's answer, Xiao Yunke remembered that during this time, the princely generals from all over the country were edicted to enter Beijing to meet him, as the Marquis of Zhenxi, Xie Zhiyuan was among them, and Xie Zhiyuan had been in Beijing for a few days, and she had taken two little girls around Changping City these days, and it was not strange that Xie Zhiyuan would see her.

It's just that......

Xiao Yunke suddenly smiled, but there was a bit of sarcasm in his words: "Hou Ye Xie's statement is fresh!"

Xie Zhiyuan was quite puzzled: "What does the eldest princess mean by this?"

Xiao Yunke sneered: "You and I have never known each other's lives, you have only seen this palace a few times, and you have never been in contact with it, so you say that you admire this palace, Xie Houye, are you fooling this palace as those young and ignorant little girls?"

Xiao Ziyu frowned slightly: "The eldest princess doesn't believe it?"

Xiao Yunke asked rhetorically: "Could it be that Hou Ye Xie thinks that your words are credible?"

Xie Zhiyuan was a little overwhelmed when he saw Xiao Yunke questioning like this, but it was only for that moment, and he quickly calmed down, looked at Xiao Yunke steadily, and said with a serious expression: "The minister's words come from the bottom of his heart, and his request to marry the eldest princess is also out of sincerity, and he doesn't feel that he can't believe what he says!"

When Xiao Yunke heard this, he raised his eyebrows and asked meaningfully: "So, what does Marquis Xie mean is that you are interested in the palace...... Love at first sight?"

Xie Zhiyuan didn't deny it, but only looked at Xiao Yunke and asked, "What if it is?"

Xiao Yunke suddenly laughed again, as if he had heard some big joke.

Xie Zhiyuan was puzzled: "What is the princess laughing at?"

Xiao Yunke sneered: "I fell in love at first sight...... In the eyes of this palace, the so-called love at first sight is just a way of beautifying the intention of seeing color, but I never thought that the dignified Xihou was actually a superficial person who only looked at the skin!"

Xie Zhiyuan was a little panicked when he heard Xiao Yunke's understanding, and hurriedly explained: "Eldest princess, you misunderstood, the minister admires you, not because of your appearance!"

Xiao Yunke raised his eyebrows, but he was a little interested: "Why is that?"

She wanted to know why she fell in love at first sight and not because of her appearance.