Chapter 320

Xun Cai listened, then said with a light smile, "Since this matter is helpful to your career, my husband, you can just handle it as you see fit!"

"I will also help manage things here at home!"

"However, shouldn't you also settle the matters regarding Sister Yan'er, Sister Miss Diaochan, and Sister Ning'er, and give them a satisfactory answer and result?"

"Dragging it on like this won't do, you know!"

"Sister Miss Diaochan and Sister Ning'er no longer have elders, and although they keep their bitterness to themselves, Sister Yan'er still has Master Cai Yong;"

"I heard that he has mentioned the matter of marriage to Sister Yan'er many times, wanting to introduce suitors to her, but Sister Yan'er has rejected them all;"

"Clearly, Sister Yan'er has set her heart on you. You must take this matter seriously, my husband; you cannot let the three of them down, do you understand?"

Especially Cai Yan, who is the daughter of the great scholar Cai Yong.

Logically speaking, she should marry a young talent as his primary wife.

Yet, for Su Xuan's sake, Cai Yan has repeatedly rejected Cai Yong's arrangements, single-mindedly wanting to become Su Xuan's concubine.

Seeing this devotion, even Xun Cai was moved.

Su Xuan heard this and realized it too. He looked at Cai Yan and Miss Diaochan over there, then thought of the cold and ethereal Zhang Ning, and nodded solemnly: "Mm! I have noted it all! I will settle the matters for the three of them within these two days!"

"However, Ning'er and Chan'er are easy enough to handle, but as for Yan'er, that hurdle with the great scholar Cai will not be easy to cross!"

"I expect I'll be getting a lecture."

Su Xuan felt a bit ashamed.

What a headache!

Cai Yong is not someone so easily dealt with.

When that old man gets stubborn, he is a real old diehard.

"Hee hee!"

Seeing this, Xun Cai smiled with a bit of schadenfreude: "Who told you to go around flirting everywhere, my husband? This is the price you pay!"

"Sigh!"

Su Xuan heard this and could not refute it. He nodded bitterly and said: "Forget it! I'd better go pay Master Cai a visit! I hope the old gentleman can be understanding and not scold me too harshly."

"Heh heh!"

Xun Cai listened and laughed again, "My husband, you can rest easy! With your status today, no matter what, Gong Cai will not truly scold you; at most, he will make things difficult for you. There is no need to worry!"

Su Xuan rolled his eyes, couldn't help but pull Xun Cai into his arms, kissed her on the forehead, and said, "Well said, but don't say it again next time."

After 090, once Cai Yan and Diao Chan finished playing and dancing, he told them about his plan to officially marry them and bring them into the household.

"Really?"

Cai Yan and Diao Chan's eyes lit up, and they looked at Su Xuan with burning gazes.

"Mm! Really!"

Su Xuan nodded affirmatively, then reached out with a look of deep emotion to stroke the cheeks of the two women, saying, "It was my negligence in the past; in truth, I should have given you an answer long ago! I only hope this answer does not come too late."

"It is not too late!"

Cai Yan and Diao Chan both shook their heads with shy faces.

"To be able to marry the General, I am already content!"

Diao Chan stared directly into Su Xuan's eyes and said sincerely.

From the moment Su Xuan saved her and her younger brother, her heart had been completely attached to him.

"Me too!"

Cai Yan nodded as she looked at Su Xuan, "Over these years, I have come to know you, General, and I believe you have long been aware of my feelings! I shall say no more!"

"By the way! Are you also marrying Sister Ning'er this time, General?"

"I see her missing you often, but she is too shy to come here frequently; she is quite pitiful all alone!"

"Haha!"

Su Xuan laughed, pinched Cai Yan's cheek, and said, "I would have done so even without you telling me! You are very thoughtful, Yan'er!"

"Hee hee!"

Having received a satisfactory reply, a relaxed smile appeared on Cai Yan's face.

Su Xuan then mentioned his plan to also marry Mi Zhen of the Xuzhou Mi clan.

"Whatever you decide, General! As long as she is a good person, we have no objections!"

Cai Yan and the others shook their heads in succession.

This clearly involved the issue of political marriage.

It might also involve Su Xuan's strategic layout in Xuzhou, so they naturally would not cause trouble.

Moreover, they trusted Su Xuan's judgment; he would absolutely not bring home a woman of poor character.

The women currently in the household were all quite wonderful; everyone studied and played together daily, and there were basically no conflicts—it was very harmonious.

This was also the reason why Cai Yan and the others were willing to marry Su Xuan with peace of mind.

It was not only because of Su Xuan's excellence, but also because his inner courtyard was sufficiently harmonious.

Otherwise, even if they liked Su Xuan, they would have to consider things carefully.

After all, marriage is a lifelong matter.

"You are all so well-behaved that it makes me feel a bit guilty!"

Su Xuan said with some helplessness.

"My husband! There is nothing to feel guilty about! Reaching your position, this sort of thing is very normal!"

Xun Cai shook her head with a smile.

Her husband was perfect in every way, except that he was perhaps too good to his women.

Often, he would neglect himself, taking too much responsibility and burden upon his own shoulders.

This was both a good thing and a bad thing.

As Su Xuan's primary wife, she still hoped he could live a more relaxed life.

"It is so good to have you all!"

Su Xuan was deeply moved.

"Speaking of the Xuzhou Mi clan, my Zhen clan had some business dealings with them in the past!"

"In recent years, the transactions between the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce and the Mi clan have become even more frequent, and I have even met Mi Zhen once;"

"However, that was several years ago. Mi Zhen was only about 12 years old then, but her appearance and temperament were outstanding, and her personality was quite lively and clever. If her personality hasn't changed over these years, she would be a good choice."

Zhen Jiang spoke up at this moment.

Clearly, having long participated in the management of the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce, she was quite well-informed about such intelligence.

"Lively and clever? If that is the case, then that is quite good!"

Xun Cai and the others nodded in agreement.

This type of person is usually a joy to be around; it would be quite nice to have another sister like that.

The household would be even more lively.

After spending nearly half an hour with Xun Cai and the others and chatting about many things, Su Xuan left the Governor's Mansion and arrived at Zhang Ning's residence to see her.

He told her of his decision, then wrapped his arm around her waist, looked down at her, and asked, "Ning'er, are you willing to officially marry me?"

"Mm!"

Zhang Ning gave a soft affirmative, nodded slightly, and her pretty face and even her neck instantly flushed pink; she was incredibly shy.

At the same time, she was also very happy and nervous in her heart.

She had been waiting for this day for several years.

"Haha! I am glad you agreed!"

Seeing this, Su Xuan happily spun Zhang Ning around in a circle, feeling very joyful.

Then, looking at Zhang Ning, he said, "Rest assured! I will definitely fulfill the promise I made to your father back then!"

"I believe you have seen over these years that I have already implemented new policies in Nan County and Jingzhou;"

"If you have taken the time to understand, you will find that the lives of the people in Nan County and even Jingzhou have become better and better, and increasingly prosperous;"

"I won't say I can achieve a Great Unity world directly; that is not realistic;"

"But I can certainly move my territories step by step toward such an ideal world!"

"Mm!"

Zhang Ning nodded, moved, and looked up at Su Xuan, "I know! I have always known that you, General, are truly practicing your promises;"

"I have also seen that you are different from other noble clans, officials, and warlords; you truly care for the people, you value the people, and you have the people in your heart;"

"Even, the people are ranked first in your heart!"

"You are so special; my father did not misjudge you back then;"

"That is why I like you so much and am willing to marry you."

Her father's ideal back then—had it not also become her own?

Now, seeing that ideal being realized step by step in the hands of the person she loved, she was very happy and felt very blessed.

It seemed Heaven had not treated her too poorly.

The only pity was perhaps that her father and two uncles could not see this day arrive.

But Zhang Ning understood that revolution requires bloodshed and sacrifice.

The sacrifices of her father, her two uncles, and many other righteous people in the Taiping Dao had not been in vain.

This was enough to comfort their spirits in heaven.

Over in Xuzhou,

The very next day, Jia Jia Shisan quietly arrived at the Mi Mansion, presented the marriage contract sent by Su Xuan, and stated his purpose, "Brother Brother Zifang! Brother Zijhong, my lord has received the message I sent and has given an affirmative reply;"

"He has agreed to the marriage with Miss Mi Zhen of your Mi clan!"

"At the same time, he has also agreed to your request to migrate to Jingzhou for development, and has already dispatched the Jiangxia Navy to Xuzhou;"

"It is estimated they will arrive in two or three days! I hope you will make preparations as soon as possible!"

"Here... this is the marriage contract. Take a look, and if there are no issues, sign it and keep it safe!"

As he spoke, Jia Jia Shisan pushed the marriage contract forward.

Mi Zhu and Mi Fang were both startled and hurriedly picked up the marriage contract to read it.

It seemed there were no issues.

But Mi Zhu still couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Why was the message delivered so quickly? It has been less than a day! Could it be..."

"Hehe!"

Jia Jia Shisan guessed what he wanted to say before Mi Zhu could finish, and he chuckled, "Do not misunderstand! This was not something we prepared in advance!"

"It was indeed sent by my lord today after I transmitted the message back yesterday;"

"It is just that my lord possesses a special means of rapid communication. Since you have not yet truly joined my lord's ranks, it is not convenient to tell you just yet; please forgive me."