Chapter 54: Making a Decision - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 54: Making a Decision

The expressions of everyone present were full of interest.

Wang Gonggong was puzzled, but the Crown Prince was excited.

What had the Wei family done to anger Miss Xu of the Xu family to such an extent? It seemed like a serious matter.

"Miss Xu, today is the auspicious day for His Majesty to bestow marriage upon the Ninth Prince and my granddaughter. If you have any grievances, you can address them later. Don't delay the auspicious moment. His Majesty and the Empress Dowager are waiting for the report in the palace."

The hastily arrived Duke of Wei shouted loudly as soon as he entered the pavilion, his words containing not only breathlessness but also a hint of threat.

Everyone present was not a fool; they could all see through it.

"Someone, escort Miss Xu to the backyard for tea. I will personally send her back to her mansion later."

"Just a moment."

The Crown Prince seized the opportunity and approached Xu Mingyue, comforting her, "Miss Xu, what do you need the Crown Prince to decide for you? I am here too, and I will not hesitate to help if I can."

Glancing up, he looked at the Duke of Wei, whose face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, feeling extremely satisfied.

Prince Xiao Tingyi, who was seated high above, observed the situation like he was watching a play.

He was not particularly interested in making decisions for others, but considering that this person was the direct granddaughter of Elder Xu, he had to show some respect for the Xu family's dignity.

"What is it, Miss Xu?"

"Your Highness..."

"Uncle..."

Both the Duke of Wei and the Ninth Prince blurted out, interrupting Xiao Tinyi's question, and he looked at them with a cold gaze.

In an instant, they seemed to see the decisive Prince Ding again, and the overwhelming pressure made it difficult for them to breathe.

Seizing the opportunity, Xu Mingyue immediately recounted what had happened at the Mu Feng Pavilion.

"My Xu family may not be a prominent family, but our reputation is spotless. We cannot tolerate such insults. I implore Your Highness to make a decision on behalf of this humble servant."

After speaking, she knelt heavily, resolute and without any room for negotiation.

"Miss Xu, please rise. Since this concerns the three families of Wei, Liang, and Xu, it is not appropriate to listen to only one side. Where is Master Liang and Miss Wei? Go and fetch them."

"Yes."

Yang Zhao strode out of the pavilion, and no one dared to stop him.

The eunuch who had come to announce the marriage decree looked embarrassed. The auspicious moment had arrived, but he dared not urge them to proceed. He looked at the Duke of Wei with an anxious expression.

Delaying the auspicious moment would be difficult to explain when he returned to the palace.

The Duke of Wei had never expected that the Xu family's girl would be so fearless, making the situation tricky.

Not long after, Liang Gongzi was brought up by Yang Zhao, while Wei Lanxuan was supported by two maids as she stepped down from the sedan chair.

She looked pale and weak, and everyone noticed.

Wen Yuwei quickly went forward to support her, hinting at something as she spoke, "Miss Wei has suffered, having ingested so much water. She must rest well and not let the illness take root."

Liang Gongzi had never seen such a scene before. Although he had changed into clean clothes, he lacked the air of a former wealthy young master. He dared not look at anyone and obediently followed Yang Zhao to stand in front of Xiao Tingyi.

"Are you Liang Gongzi?"

"In response to Your Highness, yes, I am."

"What is your stance on Miss Xu's request to retract the engagement?"

"I...I..." Liang Gongzi had not expected that Xu Mingyue would bring the matter directly to Prince Xiao Tingyi. He was shocked and afraid, fearing that he might offend Prince Xiao Tingyi accidentally and cause a big problem.

"Your Highness is asking you a question. Why are you stuttering?" Yang Zhao, who was beside him, couldn't stand this kind of soft-spoken man. He had no backbone and was nothing like the vigorous young men from the capital city.

Xu Mingyue had just witnessed Liang Gongzi's determination to retract the engagement. She didn't give the Duke of Wei a chance to speak. As soon as Liang Gongzi finished speaking, she spoke again in a loud voice, "Master Liang also agrees with this. I hope Your Highness can bear witness. After today, there will be no more marriage between the Xu and Liang families."

"No, this cannot be."

The Duke of Wei hurried forward. This was not about challenging the Wei, Liang, and Xu families to a showdown over the cancellation of the engagement. The marriage decree was about to be announced, and even if there were rumors and gossip afterwards, it would not disrupt their plans.

Feng Jinyao had orchestrated this situation, how could she let it be ruined?

"Your Grace, you are mistaken. Today's gathering is not to pit the Wei, Liang, and Xu families against each other over the cancellation of the engagement. Your Excellency has been waiting for a long time. Let him announce the decree first."

Once the decree was announced, the overall situation would be settled, and no amount of rumors and gossip could disrupt their plans.

The anxious expression of the Sixth Prince next to her made Feng Jinyao realize that if things went wrong today, he might be implicated due to his friendship with her elder brother. If he could help, he should.

Sitting high above, Xiao Tingyi observed the situation calmly.

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