Han Xiang

Chapter 163 Dare to say that you are not tempted?

"Uh ma'am please sit down"

Long Xiang didn't expect Chen to be so straightforward, he got up and welcomed him to the table next to him to sit down.

He didn't answer bluntly, not because he didn't think about the answer, but because of the experience of a mature workplace manager.

In the past when working in a project unit, Long Xiang encountered problems given by his peers. Even if he already knew the answer, he would not give the answer directly. He would talk about him, take the initiative in his hands first, and understand the intention of the other party. Then answer; if a subordinate suddenly "forces the palace", Long Xiang will use excuses such as making tea and receiving water to give himself time to think about coping strategies, and answer calmly after careful consideration.

When Mrs. Chen sat down, Long Xiang saw that the maid outside the hall was no longer there, so he poured water himself to show his respect.

"I remember that I went to my wife before the war, and I should have confided in my heart."

"But since you only care about Xiaowan, why did you take Xiaowei's purse?"

Holding the water bowl in both hands, Mrs. Chen stared at Long Xiang seriously, while Long spread his hands out, expressing his innocence.

"Ma'am, please, Missy suddenly appeared at that time, said something inexplicable, put the pouch in my hand, and left. I was anxious to come to the front hall to deploy the city defense, so I didn't chase."

"I don't blame you for the urgent military affairs, but now that Sun Ce and Zhou Yu have withdrawn their troops, why don't you come to the back house and make it clear?"

Long Xiang pointed to his case table, and said with a helpless expression: "Madam also saw it, it's not intentional not to go, it's really busy with business, and if you return the purse rashly, with the eldest lady's strong personality, it's hard to guarantee that she won't do anything things come, so I"

Mrs. Chen nodded slightly: "You have handled this properly. If you return the purse to her, she will die. Xiaowei is the daughter of my Qiao family. No matter how virtuous she looks, she is worthy of you. As a concubine, I will marry her to you. There is still one year left in the filial piety period, so we can make a decision and prepare slowly."

"Ke Ke, I want to marry Second Miss." Long Xiang lowered his head and muttered in a low voice.

Mrs. Chen frowned and said: "My two daughters are both beautiful, and Xiaowei is younger than Wan, and she is more like a big woman. Marrying her will surely prosper the Long family. Don't be attached to Xiaowan."

Long Xiang had heard that the ancients favored the eldest son, why did the Chen family favor the eldest daughter?

In fact, Mrs. Chen had discussed with Qiao Wan before coming here, and the second lady changed her normal behavior of being a good girl, and said very strongly that she would not marry unless she was Long Xiang.

The palms and backs of her hands were full of flesh, so before Chen Shi came to see Long Xiang, she was ready to marry her two daughters, but she couldn't say this from her mouth, she could only use words to guide Long Xiang to speak.

It's a pity that Mr. Long, who is old in the world, was not fooled by Chen's 'persecution'. Instead, he just bowed his head and pretended to be pitiful like a wronged child.

"I still want to marry Second Miss."

"You won't use Xiao Wan as an excuse, but you actually have other plans?"

In the afternoon, Qiao Ni sent back a message, which was the main reason why Mrs. Chen couldn't sit still and found the front hall. Seeing that Long Xiang was so unscrupulous, the doubts in his heart became more and more intense, so he planned to clarify the relevant issues.

"Other plans? I don't quite understand."

Long Xiang continued to pretend to be stupid, but what Chen said next made him even more confused.

Mrs. Chen stood up suddenly, first took a look at Long Xiang, and asked coldly with her hands on her waist: "Yunqi is the dragon, and the concubine didn't know about it before. You became famous for killing Zheng Bao and defeating Sun Ce. Are you afraid that you will look down on our Qiao family?"

"What did Madam say? Long Qi's words are all attached by outsiders, so how can they be accurate? I come from a trilogy, and you know it best. How dare you look down on others."

Long Xiang's mind was confused, thinking that Madam is retreating to advance?When did she become so powerful?
Chen's cold face remained unchanged, and he continued to add: "Some people believe what they say. I heard that the Yuan family wants to recruit Yunqi as a son-in-law. I would also choose the princess. You are famous in Hefei now. When the time comes, you will forcefully accept Xiaowan as your concubine. The Qiao Family is also powerless to stop it."

"The Yuan family is recruiting? Where did Madam hear the rumors? Impossible, absolutely impossible"

Long Xiang was dumbfounded, his head shaking like a rattle.

Um?Seeing Long Xiang's demeanor, Mrs. Chen didn't look like she was lying, but Qiao's source of information was accurate.

She thought that the Yuan family and Lu Su had discussed it, but they hadn't told Long Xiang yet.

Lu Su was the chief secretary of the army Sima, and Long Xiang almost obeyed him. Chen believed that there was still time to intervene.

Mrs. Chen didn't know this news, but it was actually Lu Su who deliberately revealed it to Qiao Yi according to Liu Ye's suggestion.

Liu Ye's purpose is very clear. Although Long Xiang intends to marry Erqiao, he is afraid that the Chen family will be sad, so he deliberately releases the news that the Yuan family is recruiting a son-in-law to weaken Chen's psychological defense.

Yuan Shu's daughter is not only of noble status, but marrying her can also receive the Yuan family's political inheritance, so no one can choose wrongly.

Chen also understands this truth. Her daughter's so-called national beauty is not worth mentioning in front of political resources.

Long Xiang can marry Yuan Shunv as his wife, and Qiao Wan, who he likes, as his concubine.

Therefore, Mrs. Chen was in a hurry.

"Although Yun Qi has no intentions, your subordinates may not have no ideas. There are many benefits to marrying the princess of the Yuan family. How dare you say that you are not tempted at all?"

"Don't be tempted."

Long Xiang answered very firmly, others coveted Yuan Shu's political legacy, but he didn't care about this group of stinky fish and rotten shrimp.

If keeping this group of people around would do Hefei far more harm than good, Long Xiang still thought it would be best to go to Huohuo Jiangdong.

"The filial piety period of the Qiao family is still one year away. A lot of things can happen in this year. It's hard to guarantee that you won't change your mind today. You can give me a solid foundation now. You took Xiaowei's purse and treated Xiaowei again. Wan is interesting, what exactly do you want to do to them?"

Mrs. Chen has almost made it clear, and the seasoned Long Xiang also understood it, thinking how did it go so smoothly today?
"Ahem, that's what I'm thinking about. Whether marrying the eldest lady or the second lady seems to be a hindrance to all aspects, why don't you let me have the audacity to marry both of them."

After Long Xiang finished speaking, he bowed his head again, but Mrs. Chen heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that your kid finally said it.

"This"

Chen feigned embarrassment, then frowned and replied: "You really dare to say it. It means that my Qiao family has fallen, otherwise I will never agree. Now that the deal is done, I have to take advantage of you."

"Thank you Madam." Long Xiang bowed and saluted.

Mrs. Chen helped Long Xiang up, and said like a vaccination: "The so-called failure to stand without faith, your marriage is settled. If someone advises you to marry the daughter of the Yuan family, you have to reject it. Behind Wei and Xiaowan."

"Uh, if Madam doesn't say anything, I will definitely reject it."

"Well, it is said that Xiaowei and Xiaowanguo are beautiful, you shouldn't have other thoughts, but you are a person who does big things, so you can take concubines in the future, you have to take it step by step."

Most of the powerful people in that era would keep multiple concubines for pleasure. With Long Xiang's status and reputation in Hefei, Mrs. Chen didn't believe that he would have fewer women in the future, but the position of main wife had to be in the hands of the Qiao family.

The magnanimous statement at this time is to stabilize Long Xiang, so that he will not spend any more time in his filial piety.

Although Long Xiang was sophisticated, he didn't know enough about women's minds. He thought his mother-in-law was testing him, so he patted his chest to express his determination.

"Madam, don't worry, I will treat the two ladies well, and I will never take concubines again."

(End of this chapter)