After the death of Huanghou and Mo Huan, Mo Shang also became the successor of Huanghou.
However, Mo Shang's cultivation level is not high enough to inherit the throne, and now the Huanghou Mansion is also controlled by Mo Shang's mother, Ye Lan.
Huangdu, Liu family!
On this day, a beautiful woman and a young man wearing plain white clothes came to Liu's house.
In the hall of the Liu family, the head of the Liu family, Liu Hao, and a group of elders were sitting in the hall, entertaining them personally.
"Madam, is it too early to get married now?"
The head of the Liu family, Liu Hao, frowned. The beautiful woman's request surprised him a little.
This beautiful woman is also Mo Shang's mother, Ye Lan.
And Mo Shang sat next to her.
Ye Lan smiled and said, "It's getting late. Now Shang'er and Xi Meng are older and have reached the age of getting married."
Not long after the death of Huanghou, Ye Lan couldn't wait to let Liu Ximeng marry into the Huanghou Mansion, in order to tie the Liu family completely to the Mo family's chariot through marriage, and stabilize the current turbulent situation in Huangdu.
To put it bluntly, it was to give Mo Shangdo some interpersonal help.
"Yes, Uncle Liu, Ximeng and I have been engaged for so many years, now it's time to give her a title." Mo Shang also smiled.
"This..." Liu Hao was embarrassed. He was not willing to let Liu Ximeng marry Mo Shang.
Mo Shang already has a wife, Ouyang Lanlan, and now Liu Ximeng can only marry her as a concubine.
Which father who loves his daughter would want his daughter to be his concubine?
"Master, Mr. Mo Shaohou is right. Now that Xi Meng is no longer young, it is indeed time to get married. The two of them are already engaged, so this is a logical thing."
The elders of the Liu family who wanted to take revenge on the Huanghou Mansion also supported the plan.
Although the Huanghou Mo Huan is dead, the Huanghou Mansion and the strength accumulated by the Mo family for thousands of years are still terrifying, and they are the stable number one force in the Huangzhou.
Moreover, the mountains in Huangzhou are high and the emperor is far away. The Mo family is equivalent to the local emperor here, and the army is also firmly controlled by the Mo family.
Liu Hao said: "Let me ask Ximeng about this and see if she is willing to get married now."
"No, this matter is settled now!"
However, at this time, a person strolled over, entered the hall from outside, and said very firmly.
"The Supreme Elder!"
As soon as this man came in, the Liu family members immediately bowed and saluted.
The person who came was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Liu family, Patriarch Liu Chi.
He is also the only Xiaoyao Tianwang in the Liu family.
"It's indeed time for Ximeng to get married. I'm sure about this."
Ancestor Liu Chi came in and said.
Mo Shang was overjoyed when he heard this. He stood up and clasped his fists in salute: "Thank you, Grandpa Liu."
Ye Lan smiled and said: "Since Mr. Liu has agreed, the matter is settled. We will hold a wedding banquet in five days."
"Okay, then I have to trouble Mrs. Ye for all this."
Ancestor Liu Chi nodded.
"It's no trouble, it should be."
Liu Hao looked at his father and felt incredible.
Didn't my father always love Ximeng? Why did he agree so easily?
Liu Hao sighed in his heart and said nothing more here.
In the Liu family, he was usually the head of the family, but he couldn't refute what Liu Chi decided.
Ye Lan chatted for a long time, and then left with Mo Shang. The betrothal gift of several million spiritual coins was also placed in the Liu family.
As soon as the two left, Liu Hao couldn't wait to ask: "Father, why did you agree so hastily?"
Ancestor Liu Chi sat down, took a sip of tea, closed his eyes and rested his mind, saying: "Now that Mo Huanyi of the Mo family has died, the situation in the Mo family has become more chaotic. At this time, I sent Ximeng to the Mo family, so that my Liu family can be upright.
You want to intervene in the affairs of the Huanghou Mansion, reach out to the army, and further expand the Liu family's sphere of influence. You are the head of the family, can't you understand such a simple thing?"
Liu Hao was a little unhappy: "Ximeng is your granddaughter. If you do this, you are sacrificing her happiness. It is not difficult for you to see that Ximeng doesn't like Mo Shang at all, but she likes Xiang Chen."
Ancestor Liu Chi sighed, "How could I not know that Xi Meng likes Xiang Chen, but what's the use? Not to mention that Xiang Chen is dead, even if he is alive, he has become a wanted criminal in the dynasty. Is it possible that Xi Meng wants to
Meng and him have been hiding around and hiding their names all their lives?"
"If Xiang Chen was still alive, it would be okay if Xi Meng still wanted to be with him. But now that he is dead, and you are the head of the family, you should put the interests of the family and the development of the great cause first. Xi Meng has enjoyed the interests of the family since he was a child.
Now it's time for her to contribute to the family."
"Moreover, Ye Lan is a cruel and ruthless woman. At this juncture, if our Liu family dares not to fulfill their engagement and challenge the authority, the first person to be unlucky will be our Liu family. The power of the Huanghou Mansion is beyond our ability to bear."
Ancestor Liu Chi's words left Liu Hao speechless again and he sighed deeply.
Yes, I live in a big family and have good food and clothing since I was a child, but there are many things that I cannot control myself. The arrangement of a man's future and destiny, and the freedom of a woman's marriage are difficult to decide by myself.
It is a bad habit for parents to make marriage contracts for their children, choosing their future partners from the moment they are born.
The contractual marriage between Xiang Chen and Xia Qingcheng is also relatively rare.
"I hope Ximeng won't be too disgusted." Liu Hao sighed and walked out of the hall, leaving only a group of elders excitedly planning how to intervene in the power system of Huanghou Mansion in the future.
Sure enough, Liu Ximeng was furious as soon as he learned the news.
Others thought Xiang Chen was dead, but she naturally knew that Xiang Chen was not dead.
And she really likes Xiang Chen and not Mo Shang.
"Marry Mo Shang, no, Dad, I won't marry you. If I want to marry you, go ahead and marry him. I won't marry him."
Liu Ximeng was furious when he found out.
Liu Hao smiled bitterly: "Ximeng, this is also your grandfather's decision."
Liu Ximeng's eyes turned red when she heard this: "Grandpa, why did you do this? You all know that I clearly don't like this guy Mo Shang."
"You two have an engagement. Now that Mo Shang wants to get married, our Liu family dare not refuse to agree. This matter, alas, my father can't let you do what you want with this matter."
Although Liu Hao felt guilty about his daughter, he still had to make a choice in this matter.
"Think about it, because you were unwilling, the Liu family was exterminated by the Huanghou Mansion. Is that what you want to see? My dear daughter, living in this world, we are destined to be restricted by many rules and regulations that affect our own thoughts.
and freedom, there is no perfect life.”
Liu Hao patted Liu Ximeng on the shoulder and turned to leave.
In the wine cellar research room, Liu Ximeng's tears flowed down her face, and she squatted alone and sobbed quietly.
On the other hand, because Prince Qing was established as the crown prince, he could enter the Human Emperor's Palace openly and help the Emperor deal with many government affairs. Because of him, Xiang Ergou, who was beside him, could also enter and leave the palace on his own, including many places except the concubines' harem.