Chapter 280: The Wedding Date on the Agenda

Chapter 280: The Wedding Date on the Agenda

Hearing this, Lu Sen instinctively relaxed his grip, and the pressure on his shoulder disappeared.

As Su Zhenyun steadied himself, he first asked Xie Yuan, "How is your injury, Lord Xie?"

Xie Yuan's face remained unchanged. "It's nothing serious, Lord Su, don't worry."

Despite this, Su Youyue glared at him.

He had been so badly injured just a few days ago, and now he was here again. Did he think his body was indestructible!

Noticing her gaze, the man turned to smile at her.

Su Youyue's anger instantly dissipated.

She had chosen him herself; what could she do? He was like this in his past life too, getting back to work after just a few days of recuperation as if his body were made of iron.

Only then did Lu Sen realize that the outstanding young man before him was the very Lord Xie he admired. His expression immediately improved, and he apologized, "Lord Xie, I apologize for my rudeness earlier."

In fact, Lu Sen was Su Youyue's uncle, and Xie Yuan would have to call him Uncle in the future. As an elder, he didn't need to be so formal, but Lu Sen was a military officer, and warriors naturally respected strength. Thus, he instinctively showed extra courtesy.

Xie Yuan smiled slightly in response. "Uncle, there's no need for such formality. We're family now."

Seeing how unassuming he was, Lu Sen felt honored. Although he was a military officer, the court did not value military officials. Once full of righteous indignation, he had been worn down by nearly two decades of being belittled by bureaucrats. He had to accept the reality that military officers were inferior to civil servants in Great Shen.

Moreover, Xie Yuan was now a favored minister of the new emperor. Not only was there a significant difference in their status, but also in their abilities...

Lu Sen almost forgot about beating his son, smiling warmly. However, Xie Yuan added, "Uncle, there's no need to be so angry. Xiaobao is still a child. Whatever he said must have been influenced by someone else. He can't have any malicious intentions. Please don't punish him so harshly."

Seeing him speak up for his son, Lu Sen was deeply moved, believing that Lord Xie genuinely treated them as family.

He quickly smiled. "Of course, but I still need to discipline him. Not only him, but also the person who put those ideas in his head!"

Hearing this, Lu Shuangshuang couldn't help shivering.

Xiaobao must have heard these things from his mother!

If Father found out... he wouldn't spare her either!

Su Youyue, who was about to say something, realized it wasn't necessary after hearing Xie Yuan's words.

Xiaobao wouldn't have said such things without being influenced by someone else. An eight-year-old child wouldn't think about inheriting the Su family estate.

So the real issue wasn't the naughty child but the person behind him.

Uncle was naive, thinking Xie Yuan truly cared for Xiaobao...

Su Youyue cleared her throat. "Let's take Xiaobao to get his injuries treated first."

Hearing this, Lu Sen felt even more guilty. His undisciplined son had insulted Nannan, yet she remained kind and magnanimous. He was truly ashamed!

Tonight, he would find the person who spread rumors to Xiaobao and deal with them severely!

"Still standing around making a fool of yourself! Take Xiaobao home now!" Lu Sen snapped at Lu Shuangshuang, still angry.

Lu Shuangshuang couldn't bear to stay any longer and dragged Xiaobao away.

She had planned to greet the legendary Lord Xie properly, but now she had lost face in front of him!

Looking at his troublesome children, Lu Sen turned to Su Zhenyun and apologized profusely. "Brother-in-law, I'm truly sorry for today's incident. Rest assured, I never intended to have Xiaobao inherit the Su family estate. In two days... no, tomorrow, I'll send him back to Liao Dong!"

Thinking about Xiaobao's earlier words, Su Zhenyun was still upset. How dare he say the Su family estate would be his and that he would kick out his daughter!

But knowing his brother-in-law's character, he knew he would never do such a thing. So he replied, "No worries, children speak without thinking. And you know me, sons and daughters are the same to me. The only difference is whether they are Xi Xue's children."

Lu Sen nodded repeatedly, apologized again, and hurriedly left.

Had it not been for today's incident, he would have liked to discuss martial arts with Xie Yuan. But the current situation was too awkward, and he had neither the face nor the heart to stay. He wanted to find the person who influenced Xiaobao!

Su Youyue had come out to meet Xie Yuan, so now there was no need. She whispered, "Your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Why did you come out?"

Su Zhenyun also wanted to ask. He had heard that Lord Xie's injuries were severe. How could he come to the Su residence so soon?

Xie Yuan's gaze lingered on the girl before turning to Su Zhenyun. "Lord Su, I came to propose setting a date for my marriage to Miss Youyue."

Upon hearing this, Su Youyue was stunned.

When the Emperor granted their marriage, no specific date was set. It should have been discussed by both families. However, she and Xie Yuan had agreed to marry once her leg healed.

But due to his injury, she had put it aside temporarily.

He insisted on waiting until her leg healed before marrying, yet here he was, still injured, rushing to set the wedding date...

Truly, impulsive!

Despite her words, she recalled the longevity tablet she saw a few days ago and lowered her eyes, filled with anticipation.

Su Zhenyun was momentarily stunned before laughing heartily. "Good, good, it's time to set the date. But you, you little fatty, couldn't even wait until your injuries healed!"

Su Youyue was jolted back to reality by her father calling Xie Yuan "little fatty," looking dazed.

What?

Her father knew Xie Yuan was the little fatty from before.

Something became clear in her mind, and she suddenly understood why her father had agreed so quickly to marry her to Xie Yuan...

"If I had known you two would end up together, I should have insisted on my own opinion. Even if it meant bearing the blame, I would have canceled the engagement with the Lu family long ago!" Su Zhenyun sighed.

Su Youyue was taken aback. When did this happen? Her father actually had such intentions?

Xie Yuan's eyes also flickered, but he did not delve further into the matter with Minister Su. He took out a memorandum from his sleeve.

"The Ministry of Rites has already selected three auspicious dates. Please review them, Minister Su."