After everyone had left, Duke Cheng'en and the Princely Heir Jiang simultaneously dropped their smiles.
Princely Heir Jiang, "Father, didn't the second younger sister say that Xiao Yeyang has taken a fancy to the girl from the Yan Family? He might not agree to marry Wan Ying."
Duke Cheng'en scoffed, "Imperial Family descendants, who among them can marry whomever they wish?"
Princely Heir Jiang, "…Today Xiao Yeyang, with no regard for Prince Ping's dignity, spoke of his intention to be adopted out. Given his temperament, even if the Empress Dowager wishes to arrange his marriage, he may not consent to it."
Duke Cheng'en narrowed his eyes and rubbed his forehead, "Whether Xiao Yeyang agrees or not is not important. What matters is the Emperor's opinion."
This time, letting the Empress Dowager arrange the marriage was also meant to test the Emperor's attitude toward the Jiang Family.
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At Earl Zhaode's residence.
