Novel Full Chapter 1880: Call me ancestor, and I will like you too
Chapter 1880: Chapter 1880: Call me ancestor, and I will like you too
Once they were all seated, Xue Yan finally said, “Are you here for Xue Yan?”
Qu Xiao nodded, unusually a bit tense, “Yes. She is in the imperial capital, and I just happened to pass by, so I came to see you first.” It seemed as if he feared their disapproval, as they were to be his future in-laws.
Jiang Yue and Xue Yan exchanged a glance. Indeed, every prospective son-in-law felt this way at his first meeting with the parents of his beloved.
They did not tell him to relax. This time it was Jiang Yue who spoke up, more directly as usual, “What are your plans?”
Qu Xiao had always told them the truth before, never lying to Jiang Yue and Xue Yan, and now was no different, still fearing the dissatisfaction of his future in-laws, he said earnestly, “I’ve thought it through, I want to go to the imperial capital and tell Xue Yan that I like her. If she is willing, then we can be together.” After a pause, he added, “If we get together, marriage will probably come up on the agenda gradually.”
Jiang Yue nodded, “And after getting married? Will she move there, or will you come here?”
Qu Xiao felt this was a tricky question, but also an easy one, and honestly replied, “Given our status, she can’t be trapped in Dongxiao’s harem, and I can’t stay in Da Ling all the time either. We’ll have to travel back and forth.”
That implied something else: the two countries would not be united.
This was the legacy left by his ancestors; he was not a founder but a protector. He would safeguard it diligently, ensuring not a coin was lost, and had no desire for domination. As long as he was on the throne, his approach would remain unchanged—and he would not betray anyone’s expectations.
Da Ling likely felt the same.
Understanding his implication, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan both nodded. Though a union of the two countries might increase their territory and make them look more powerful, indeed, the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.
Especially since it would betray the legacy of their ancestors.
Seeing how clear-headed Qu Xiao was, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan had nothing else to say, except to add, “We have always admired you, as you know.”
This was no doubt their way of telling him they were pleased with him as a son-in-law.
Qu Xiao finally breathed a huge sigh of relief.
After lunch with Jiang Yue and Xue Yan, Qu Xiao continued on to the imperial capital. As he was leaving, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan gave him a token that would allow him free entry into the boundless palace wall.
Upon arrival in the imperial capital, Qu Xiao naturally had an easier time, entering the palace directly with the token in hand.
Having not seen Xue Yang for over two months, he was now very eager to see this little ancestor.
As soon as Qu Xiao entered the imperial capital, Xue Yang’s people saw him and hurried into the palace to inform her. Knowing he had arrived and having finished all her duties for the day, Xue Yang decided to wait for him in the imperial garden.
After asking around, Qu Xiao learned that Xue Yang was discussing matters in the pavilion near the imperial garden, and since the civil and martial officials had just finished their discussions and left, Xue Yang was likely still in the imperial garden. So he headed there.
As soon as he saw the imperial garden, Qu Xiao saw his little ancestor standing with her hands behind her back in front of the begonia flowers, smiling at him.
He smiled back.
The little ancestor was naturally clever and scheming; it wasn’t surprising that she already knew of his arrival.
Yet at that moment, he felt that the little ancestor was more beautiful than the flowers.
“Didn’t you say you didn’t like me?” With her hands still behind her back, Xue Yang walked over smiling. Her upturned lips, impossible to suppress, signaled how good her mood was.
“I was fooling before,” Qu Xiao admitted frankly.
“And now?”
“I’ve seen the light,” he paused, “Xue Yan, I like you.”
Teasingly, Xue Yang proposed, “Call me ‘ancestor’, and I might like you too.”