The First Master frowned without speaking. Zhou Bohan, seeing Tong Xiyan's displeased expression, explained, "It's hard to defy the Emperor's command. Moreover, from his standpoint, it may be well-intentioned. How can we reject the Emperor's kindness?"
Despite saying this, Tong Xiyan was still furious: "Despicable!" The thought of a Miss Chen marrying into the family made her head ache. She couldn't help but look at Fourth Master Xiao and Xiqiu: "Speak up, you two!"
Xiqiu had been sitting silently all along, while Fourth Master Xiao remained calm, showing no change in demeanor. Seeing Tong Xiyan question her, Xiqiu reluctantly spoke up, "Brother-in-law Zhou is quite right. The Emperor's marriage decree for the Seventh Brother was also compassion for Father. We should gladly arrange the wedding for the Seventh Brother."
Tong Xiyan pursed her lips, listening, and said no more.
