NFBE Chapter 211 How about I betroth her to you?
Chapter 211 How about I betroth her to you?
"This humble general pays his respects to Consort Zhuang!" As soon as Xiao Xingfang saw Su Nuannuan, he quickly clasped his hands and bowed, calling out in a loud and respectful voice.
Su Nuannuan, dressed in shorts and a smile on her face, gently raised her hand and said softly, "Commander Xiao, no need for formalities." After speaking, she gracefully turned around and slowly sat down in the main seat.
At the same time, Su Nuannuan gestured to Xiao Xingfang to sit down as well. Xiao Xingfang quickly thanked her again before carefully taking his seat, but before sitting down, he couldn't help but glance at Yaoqin standing next to Su Nuannuan.
With just one glance, Xiao Xingfang quickly looked away, not daring to linger any longer.
However, Xiao Xingfang's subtle movements did not escape Su Nuannuan's eyes. She took everything in and couldn't help but find it a little funny, but she still maintained her dignified and friendly demeanor and did not say a word about it.
After a brief pause, Su Nuannuan spoke first, asking, "Commander Xiao, has there been a result regarding the matter of Ruan Guicai?"
Upon hearing the question, Xiao Yanfang immediately stood up and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, Ruan Guicai... is already dead."
Su Nuannuan frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? Did he leave any words before he died?"
Su Nuannuan had absolutely no interest in how Ruan Guicai had died. After all, the tea laced with aphrodisiac had already been forcibly forced down his throat. As for whether Ruan Guicai was subsequently imprisoned with a sow, and what absurd things might have happened between them, Su Nuannuan pondered these questions silently, indicating that she had no desire to know the details.
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Xiao Xingfang gently shook her head and slowly said, "Your Majesty, Ruan Guicai died by running into a pillar. However..." Xiao Xingfang paused for a moment before continuing, "When I searched his residence, I unexpectedly found two account books."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Xingfang deftly pulled out two thick ledgers from her bosom, then stood up, respectfully held them with both hands, bent down slightly, and handed them to Su Nuannuan in front of her.
Seeing this, Yaoqin, who was standing next to Su Nuannuan, quickly stepped forward to greet her. She took the two account books from Xiao Yanfang, then turned and walked towards Su Nuannuan, handing the account books to her.
However, Su Nuannuan didn't rush to take the account book. Instead, she first looked Yaoqin up and down, her eyes revealing a subtle scrutiny. After a while, she slowly reached out and took the account book from Yaoqin's hand.
As soon as Su Nuannuan opened the first account book, without even looking up, she casually asked Xiao Xingfang, "Commander Xiao, I wonder what relatives you still have left in your family?"
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's question, Commander Xiao felt a sense of doubt. He couldn't understand why Consort Zhuang would suddenly inquire about his family. However, facing his mistress's question, he dared not conceal anything and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I live alone in my household."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan raised an eyebrow slightly, her face showing surprise. She looked up at Commander Xiao and asked in astonishment, "Oh? Commander Xiao is actually unmarried?"
At Xiao Xingfang's current age, it wouldn't be surprising if he became a grandfather, let alone a father.
Indeed, judging by Commander Xiao's age, he should have been married and had many children by now. However, the reality was so unexpected, which made Su Nuannuan even more curious.
Immediately afterward, Su Nuannuan's eyes darted around, a sly smile playing on her lips. She said thoughtfully, "In that case, what does Commander Xiao think of Yaoqin, the young lady beside me? Perhaps I could arrange for her to marry you?"
Su Nuannuan's words truly shocked everyone present. Especially Xiao Xingfang, whose face instantly turned deathly pale, and he knelt down without warning. It should be noted that Xiao Xingfang, a seasoned military general, was usually imposing, resolute, and courageous; he had never before lost his composure like this.
Yaoqin, standing to the side, was completely stunned, utterly bewildered. She stared wide-eyed at Su Nuannuan, muttering to herself, "Yesterday Her Majesty said Commander Xiao and I might be siblings, so why are we suddenly being betrothed today? What's going on?"
Seeing Xiao Xingfang's reaction, Su Nuannuan frowned, slowly closed the account book in her hand, her face darkened, and she questioned in a serious tone: "Commander Xiao, what do you mean by this? Do you think that Yaoqin by my side is not good enough for you?"
"Your Majesty, it's not that Miss Yaoqin is unworthy of this humble general, but rather, rather..." Xiao Yanfang blushed and stammered for a long time, but still couldn't fully express what she truly thought.
Seeing his demeanor, Su Nuannuan felt a surge of anger. Xiao Yanfang was usually a decisive and responsible person, so why was he being so hesitant today? She could no longer bear it, and abruptly threw down the account book in her hand, angrily shouting, "A real man should speak frankly! What kind of behavior is this, stammering like this!"
Intimidated by Su Nuannuan's imposing aura, Xiao Yanfang dared not hesitate any longer and hurriedly shouted, "Your Majesty, this humble general actually suspects that Miss Yaoqin is my younger sister who was lost to me many years ago when I was a child!"
Hearing this, Su Nuannuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. This guy was such a jerk. If you don't scare him, he'll just keep stammering. It's infuriating to watch.
Su Nuannuan sat up straight, staring intently at Xiao Xingfang, and said slowly, "Oh? Do you have any solid evidence to prove this?"
Xiao Xingfang was surprised by Su Nuannuan's calm reaction and asked instinctively, "Your Majesty, aren't you surprised at all?"
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly, shook her head gently, and explained, "When I first met you, I noticed that you always secretly glanced at Yaoqin out of the corner of your eye. At that time, I thought that perhaps you had other feelings for Yaoqin. I just never expected that the reason would be like this."