Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the dude to take power

But Wen Xingchen asked him to play together, and he didn't refuse: "Cousin, let's play a game."

Wen Xingchen and Xiao Qi rode away on horseback.

When they reached the finish line, Wen Xingchen asked without hiding his feelings, "Do you like Gao Qingqing?"

"I like her. She and Xi Ling'er are both known as the two beauties of the capital. They are both talented and beautiful. It must be a blessing from my past life that I can marry her."

Ha ha

"But I don't think she's very interested in you. She hasn't taken a fancy to you yet."

Xiao Qi thought about it.

"Doesn't she like me?"

Wen Xingchen shrugged.

"It's obvious."

"Then why didn't she say anything?"

"Your family background is too good, so I dare not offend you."

Xiao Qi nodded, and then said magnanimously, "In that case, I will go back and tell my mother to reject this marriage."

"Are you willing?"

"Even though I, Xiao Qi, am a playboy, I don't have the habit of forcing others to do things against their will. Don't you like me? What do you want to marry me for? Just to be a decoration?"

Wen Xingchen liked his character. Although he was a little unreasonable sometimes, he still had principles on major issues.

"Do you want her to marry you willingly?"

"......"

"I have a solution."

"what?"

"First, don't try to get close to them. Second, next time they ask you out, just say no. Don't be so polite. Do you understand? It's like playing it safe. You know what I mean by playing it safe?"

"..."

"Look at how this princess treated Xiao Sheng before. I was so enthusiastic and shameless, but look at what I got? Not only did he hate me, he even despised me. So, you must never be too enthusiastic..."

Xiao Qi felt that this was very true.

"Then what should I do?"

"That's easy. Leave now and say there's something going on in the barracks and you need to go back to handle it. Give her the impression that you're an important figure in the army. Then tell your mother not to have any contact with the Gao family in the near future."

"My mother said she had an appointment with Madam Gao to go to the theater."

"Push it."

Xiao Qi looked at her seriously.

"Don't you want me to marry Gao Qingqing? You're not attracted to me, are you? My father will go back and tell me that you want to marry me?"

"What sweet dream are you having?"

Sweet dream? This is terrifying.

Xiao Qi has not forgotten the time when she chased and beat him when he was a child.

Xiao Qi was really afraid that she would fall in love with him, so he didn't dare to stay. He said goodbye to her and ran away.

Wen Xingchen turned around and saw Jin standing not far away, looking thoughtful.

Wen Xingchen ignored him and turned away.

Fu Run rushed over but didn't see Xiao Qi, so he asked, "Where is Xiao Qi?"

"Something happened at the Xishan camp, so he went back first."

Furun frowned.

If something happens in Xishan, why would it be his turn to go back and take charge?

Furun seemed to understand something:

"You don't agree with this marriage?"

Wen Xingchen looked back at the women and did not hide.

Cheng Yan smiled and pulled Gao Qingqing's sleeve, saying, "The princess wants to help you turn down this marriage."

Gao Qingqing felt that the princess was very capable, and if she intervened, there would definitely be a good ending.

Wen Xingchen and Furun saw the sudden smile on Gao Qingqing's face.

He shook his head slightly.

I don’t know the hardships at home, I only know that a gentle scholar is good.

"If the Gao family doesn't marry into the Han Palace, it will be difficult for them to hold on to their position as the Dali Temple Minister."

"If you can't hold the position, find someone who can. If you don't have the ability, don't take up the position."

When Gao Qingqing heard Wen Xingchen's words, the smile on her face disappeared instantly.

She had heard her father say more than once that if he could not hold on to this position, the worst outcome would be being demoted to a local position.

She went from being a noble lady in the capital to a girl from the countryside.

She couldn't stand this kind of gap, and by then, let alone marrying into the Prince of Han's Mansion, it would be difficult to find a good family in the local area.

Who would want the daughter of a demoted official?

The more Gao Qingqing thought about it, the more something seemed wrong.

"This guy, you can only have one of the two."

Gao Qingqing knew that Wen Xingchen was reminding her.

Gao Qingqing found a reason to leave.

Furun ran a few more laps before he realized what she meant by that.

"Do you want to help that kid Xiao Qi? If not, you want them to succeed, right?"

Wen Xingchen's mouth widened into a brilliant smile.

"That's natural."

"Why did that boy Xiao Qi catch your eye?"

"Sister Furun, I can still tell the difference between close and distant relatives. What is Gao Qingqing? I've only met her a few times. But Xiao Qi is my cousin."

Close or distant?

"The Gao family originally wanted to ask the Han Palace for something. Since they wanted something from the Han Palace, they should have lowered their stance instead of showing such disdain."

Furun sighed slightly after hearing this.

"How can a little girl like you understand the structure of the imperial court?"

"She doesn't understand, but there are naturally people in the Gao family who do."

In her previous life, Xiao Qi got married. She forgot who she married, but because the Prince of Han’s Mansion was idle and unwilling to get involved in court affairs, the status of the Crown Prince’s Consort must not be high.

Otherwise she wouldn't forget it.

However, when she wanted to nominate Zhao'er as emperor, the Han Palace, which had never been involved in party affairs, made efforts.

At that time, he asked Xiao Qi why he wanted to help him.

He said: Although I don’t understand state affairs, I still understand the differences between close and distant relatives. You are my cousin, so what is the Xi family?

In the end, I realized that relatives are relatives after all.

If the Gao family can't figure things out, Wen Xingchen doesn't mind finding a new marriage for Xiao Qi.

"The Gao family is attracted to the Han Palace's status and influence, and the Han Palace is attracted to Gao Qingqing's talent and reputation. It's a mutually beneficial relationship. Who is she trying to show off by acting like she's at a disadvantage all day long?"

Furun nodded.

"Well, if he is determined not to marry, what will you do?"

"The Autumn Examination is about to begin, and a new group of people will enter the court."

There really is no shortage of talent.

However, when Gao Qingqing returned home, she went to her mother's yard, greeted her, and told her that she was back.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard my mother say:

"Someone suddenly came to the Han Palace and said that they would not be attending operas the day after tomorrow. I don't know what that means."

"Could it be that the Prince of Han's Mansion no longer wants this marriage? The master said that the Prince of Han looked down on the Gao family from the beginning."

"Why don't you send someone to find out what's going on?"

When Mrs. Gao saw her daughter coming back, she asked, "Qingqing, you must have had a great time playing outside today."

Gao Qingqing walked up to her mother and said, "Mother, today I met the Prince of Han."

"Hmm? You turned your back on him? Qingqing, I know you don't like the dandy Prince of Han, but your father is now in the Dali Temple, and he's having a hard time. It's been almost a month, and we don't even know who's incarcerated in the Dali Temple."

"How can you be so ignorant? Do you really want to be happy just by seeing your father demoted?"

"No, my daughter..." Gao Qingqing's face turned pale, and she finally compromised with the power and said, "My daughter doesn't dislike the Prince of Han."

"..."