After binding the mistress system, raise cubs and train husbands in the mansion

"Who is Prince Tuoba referring to?" Murong Yan's face twitched. Who on earth was gossiping behind his back?

Seeing him like this, Tuoba Hong told him the truth about his conversation with Madam Xu.

"Prince Tuoba, please don't misunderstand. The Xie family never did this. Don't listen to outsiders' slander and hurt the harmony between the two countries."

"In that case, I feel relieved."

When Murong Yan heard this, he was the one who was worried. What? Did this guy really like Xie Baijin?

"Prince Tuoba means... that he has taken a fancy to the girl from the Xie family?"

Xiao Chunzi beside him couldn't help but tremble. He felt that a bloody storm was about to come. He didn't know what choice His Majesty would make.

Tuoba Hong asked him to send his attendants away and discuss the matter with him in secret.

Seeing that he found it difficult to speak, Murong Yan asked all the servants to leave.

"What does Prince Tuoba mean by this? Is there something hidden?"

"Your Majesty, I don't like Miss Xie."

When Murong Yan heard this, he relaxed immediately and a smile appeared on his face, but he stopped laughing after hearing the next sentence.

"I'm attracted to Madam Xie."

"What? Is Prince Tuoba joking with me?"

"Marriage is a serious matter, how can it be a joke? I am serious about it. After some conversation, I feel that Madam Xie is upright, gentle and virtuous, and she is a good parent. If I can marry her, it will be a blessing for Dongyue."

"I believe that having such a woman as a marriage partner is a blessing for the people of Da Zhou and Dong Yue."

Murong Yan's smile froze on his face. He understood that the happiness of the people of the two countries depended on the Princess of Qingyang.

"Prince Tuoba's taste is truly... unique." He couldn't think of any other adjective to describe it.

"I'm not afraid of being laughed at by the emperor. I had a very painful life in the first half of my life. My mother died very early, and I couldn't even hold my head up in front of my father. Thinking about it now, it's all pain."

"Since then, I have dreamed of marrying a good wife, not for anything else, but to have a warm home."

Tuoba Hong recounted his past half-truthfully and half-falsely, and he was almost moved to tears.

Murong Yan also understood that this man just wanted to find a feminine woman, and the county lord was not only the mother of three children, but also a woman with beautiful appearance.

But there is a problem. If the two brothers of the Xie family knew about this, wouldn’t they make trouble with me?

"Prince Tuoba means this, but how do you know that Madam Xie has lost her husband?"

"She said it herself." Tuoba Hong was nervous for a moment, he had forgotten about it.

"Oh?" Is there any way to ask such a thing? Murong Yan didn't understand, and didn't dare to ask.

Tuoba Hong quickly explained, "Your Majesty may not know that I once fought side by side with General Xie Songlin."

"Is there such a thing?"

"Well, it was just over ten years ago. When I heard that Madam Xie and Miss Xie were coming, I took the initiative to ask about General Xie's situation. I didn't expect... Oh!"

"So that's how it is." Murong Yan suddenly realized. No wonder he dared to ask. They had a connection before.

"I understand, but this matter still needs the consent of the county lord's two sons."

"I heard that the two sons got married not long ago. They shouldn't interfere with Madam Xie's marriage, right?"

"This..." He didn't dare to guarantee it. Now the Xie family is his loyal supporter. If this matter is not handled well, it will only be difficult for both parties.

Seeing that he was hesitant, Tuoba Hong took the initiative to ask, "Your Majesty, can you allow me to go to the Xie family in person and negotiate with them? If they are willing, I will definitely not treat Madam Xie unfairly."

"If the Xie family has no such intention, I will not force it and am willing to find someone else."

Murong Yan thought it was a good idea to let Tuoba Hong wade into the muddy water first, and if that didn't work, he would then uphold justice himself.

"I agree. After the banquet is over, I will personally inform Xiao Chunzi and take you to the Xie Mansion to meet the Xie family."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Oh, there is one more thing."

"Prince Tuoba, please speak."

"If Miss Xie is innocent, please give justice to the Xie family. I have fought with General Xie for many years and I know that he values ​​reputation the most in his life."

"If he knew his daughter had been wronged, he would die with regrets."

"Don't worry, Prince Tuoba, I will handle this matter impartially." He has long wanted to deal with the Xu family. Now that he has come to him, can he miss it?

After the banquet, Murong Yan kept the mother and daughter of the Xu family and summoned Lord Xu to the palace for an audience.

Lord Xu knelt before the emperor in fear. He didn't know how he had offended the emperor. The Xu family was already barely alive, what else did the emperor want? Would he not leave them a chance to live?

Madam Xu had a different idea. Could it be that Prince Tuoba had taken a fancy to her daughter? His Majesty summoned them for this matter, for sure.

Although Xu Yuanyin was far away from the emperor, she could sense that the Xu family was in trouble again. Could it be that Prince Tuoba really had a crush on Xie Baijin? Then what her mother said at that time was not...

She didn't dare to think about it anymore, she just felt that this time it was really over.

Murong Yan looked at them coldly for a while before slowly speaking, "Madam Xu, I heard that you are dissatisfied with the Xie family. Is it true?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not."

"Humph! You don't dare? If you don't dare, why would you spread rumors in front of Prince Tuoba and say bad things about Miss Bai Jin?"

Xu Yuanyin: That’s indeed the case.

Lord Xu: It's unfortunate for your family. Why did you marry such a fool?

"I, I didn't do that. Please, Your Majesty, check carefully!" Madam Xu kowtowed repeatedly, but she was not wrong.

"No? Do you want me to call Prince Tuoba and Princess Qingyang to confront them face to face?"

"Your Majesty, please spare my life! I just heard it from others."

"How dare you spread rumors based on hearsay? Is this the family tradition of your Xu family? Lord Xu! Answer me!"

"Your Majesty, I am guilty! Please punish me."

Madam Xu felt aggrieved. These words were clearly said by Madam Xie herself, and they came from the Empress Dowager's bedroom. How could they be false?

"Tell me! Where did the rumor come from?"

Murong Yan gave the Xu family one last chance. If they could handle it on their own, he would spare their lives and exile them to a remote place.

But if this matter involves the Queen Mother, don't blame him for not remembering the old friendship.

But Madam Xu didn't have the brains to do that, and blurted out, "Your Majesty is very clear, it was spread from the Empress Dowager's palace!"

As soon as these words came out, Lord Xu felt that he was about to be beheaded.

"Your Majesty, Madam is talking nonsense. The rumor came from the Xu family."

"Master, what nonsense are you talking about? How could the Xu family spread such rumors?"

"Mom! Just stop talking." Xu Yuanyin wished she could seal her mouth immediately.

Murong Yan sat on the dragon throne, watching them quarreling quietly. It was hard for Lord Xu to bring such a burden with him.

"Madam Xu, I want to ask you, did the rumor really come from the Empress Dowager?"