The beloved is reborn as a substitute, and the tyrant begs for forgiveness every night.

Seeing Xu Leyao's puzzled expression, Jiang's father couldn't help but cough.

"Since your mother asked you, just answer her."

Xu Leyao only realized what was happening when she heard his voice.

It seems that both Mr. and Mrs. Jiang have their own ideas about her marriage!

But how could Jiang's father, knowing that she and the emperor "liked each other," suddenly change his mind and let her marry someone else?

While pondering, Xu Leyao gave a firm answer to Jiang's mother.

“Mother, now that I have found someone I love, I will marry no one else.”

Upon hearing Xu Leyao's words, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang exchanged a glance, a hint of helplessness flashing in their eyes.

"Your mother knows that although you have feelings for him, his status is what it is. Besides, he is, after all, your uncle. How could you do something to betray your aunt?"

After saying this, Jiang's mother stared intently at Xu Leyao.

After hearing these words, Xu Leyao understood that Old Madam Jiang must have put pressure on Mr. and Mrs. Jiang again.

I don't know how she managed to persuade the two of them this time.

Although she had doubts, Xu Leyao did not intend to investigate further. She simply shook her head and denied it when faced with her mother's expectant gaze.

Even so, that person is still the ruler of the world.

At this point, Xu Leyao's eyes showed a hint of admiration.

"When I first fell in love with him, I didn't know his identity. And after I found out, I was even more captivated. He has the world in his heart and is capable of governing Jiangshan, which is unmatched by any other man in the world. A phoenix chooses the parasol tree to perch on, so it is only natural that I like him."

Xu Leyao openly and generously expressed her feelings for Zheng Zhihe.

Hearing this, Jiang's mother couldn't help but sigh.

"Silly child, there are so many things between you two, how can you stay together forever? Besides, the harem is not a place where love alone can sustain you."

In the end, she spoke with a particularly meaningful tone.

Hearing this, Xu Leyao had no intention of backing down.

Even so, even if it's a matter of mutual harm, I will never betray him.

Xu Leyao's words were resounding and powerful.

Seeing this, Jiang's father patted Jiang's mother on the shoulder and said, "Jiao Niang, you don't need to worry about this anymore."

Since Mr. Jiang had spoken, even if Mrs. Jiang wanted to persuade him further, she had no choice but to speak up.

Xu Leyao's marriage has never been her decision.

If it weren't for the fact that Jiang's father had intended to use her to persuade Xu Leyao, she probably wouldn't be here today to criticize Xu Leyao.

"Weiwei, are you really not going to change your mind?"

Seeing Jiang's father's serious and earnest expression, Xu Leyao's expression became extremely firm.

"I would rather die than regret it."

Those four simple words made Jiang's father gasp.

He never imagined that his seemingly shrewd daughter would fall so deeply in love with Zheng Zhihe.

However, he was young and had a crush on someone.

It's only natural that she would be attracted to a king who holds power.

Thinking of this, Father Jiang sighed again.

Do you know what kind of situation you're about to face?

Xu Leyao nodded in response to his probing question.

"Today I met Consort Jiang in the palace. At that time, I was admiring flowers with the Emperor."

Upon hearing Xu Leyao's words, Jiang's father was so shocked that he stood up immediately.

"You mean she deliberately came looking for you today?"

Seeing the surprised and uncertain look on Jiang's father's face, Xu Leyao nodded.

“Father, I know I have wronged my aunt in this matter, but I really love him.”

As she spoke, even Xu Leyao's body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Clearly, she was deeply in love.

Seeing this, Jiang's father understood that further words would be of no use.

It's unlikely that Xu Leyao will listen to him at all.

Xu Leyao was already stubborn, and now she understands her own feelings even more clearly.

So how could she possibly give up at the last minute?

"Fine, since you've made up your mind, then wait for an opportunity."

Mr. Jiang looked at Xu Leyao with a complicated expression, then changed the subject.

"Your coming-of-age ceremony is in a few days. If you have any thoughts, just tell your mother."

Hearing Jiang's father's instructions, Xu Leyao responded.

"Thank you father."

Jiang's father found it somewhat displeasing that Xu Leyao was so well-mannered and knowledgeable.

But that’s fine too.

Entering the palace would also prevent people from finding fault with the Jiang family's etiquette and attacking them.

"Jiaoniang, Weiwei's coming-of-age ceremony must be grand."

Mr. Jiang took Mrs. Jiang's hand and patted it gently, while saying a few more words.

Jiang's mother naturally had no reason not to respond to his words.

"My lord, rest assured, I am well aware of this matter."

After receiving this answer, Mr. Jiang nodded, and without wasting any more time, turned and left.

Now that Xu Leyao has decided to enter the palace, she will become another great help to Father Jiang in the palace.

Therefore, Jiang's father specifically instructed Jiang's mother to make Jiang Xuleyao's coming-of-age ceremony more grand.

The underlying reason was also to create momentum for Xu Leyao.

Although Jiang's mother did not understand his good intentions, she was obedient.

"You have won your father's favor, and you are sure to have a bright future."

As Jiang's mother spoke, she gave Xu Leyao another deep look.

Xu Leyao didn't take Jiang's mother's words to heart at all.

What good is gaining the favor of Jiang's father?

The only one who can truly use "pampering" as an interpretation is Zheng Zhihe.

A glint flashed in Xu Leyao's eyes.

Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced towards the door and saw a few black pieces of clothing peeking out from the corner of the wall not far away.

Zheng Zhihe likes to engage in these underhanded tricks.

Xu Leyao had long known that Zheng Zhihe had sent people to her side, but she never expected that these people would be eavesdropping on their conversation.

Therefore, Xu Leyao deliberately staged a heartfelt confession in front of them.

So what if Zheng Zhihe doesn't believe what he's saying?

His subordinates reported what they had "overheard," so he was bound to believe it eventually.

Thinking of this, Xu Leyao secretly curled the corners of her lips.

Just then, Jiang's mother looked up at her.

Seeing Xu Leyao's face light up with joy after hearing her words, Jiang's mother's expression softened even more.

This child lacked parental love from a young age, which is why he developed such a withdrawn and unruly personality.

In the end, it's really not Xu Leyao's fault.

A fleeting look of guilt crossed Jiang's mother's eyes, and she spoke softly to Xu Leyao.

What are your thoughts on the coming-of-age ceremony?

When asked for her opinion, Xu Leyao shook her head.

"This is the first time in my daughter's life, so naturally she has no ideas and leaves everything to her mother's arrangement."

Jiang's mother was not surprised to receive such an answer.

Although she was asking for Xu Leyao's opinion, she didn't expect to get the answer she wanted from her at all.

In fact, the situation that Jiang's mother most wanted to see was that Xu Leyao had now been completely handed over to her.

"Good child, leave him to your mother, you can rest assured. It's getting late, you should go back and rest."