Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Emperor Cangxuan had never seen such a shameless person.

To describe the act of stealing someone's marriage in such a fresh and unconventional way.

Emperor Cangxuan smiled.

Meng Huaran paused, not understanding why Emperor Cangxuan had suddenly laughed, because the expression on Emperor Cangxuan's face did not look like happiness.

He had originally intended to ask His Majesty to grant him Ying'er and Shangguan Zheng a marriage, but now he couldn't utter a single word.

Just as he was feeling uneasy and confused, Emperor Cangxuan waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've just arrived in the capital and have traveled a long way. Go back and rest first."

Meng Huaran was stunned for a moment. His Majesty had just dismissed them like that?

He didn't say a single word more.

For example, they didn't mention at all what official position they planned to give him.

"Your Majesty..." Meng Huaran said hesitantly.

Before Emperor Cangxuan could say anything, He Bi stepped forward with a smile and said, "Lord Meng, please."

Although she was smiling, she showed no mercy.

The aloofness and indifference on his face sent a chill down Meng Huaran's spine.

He dared not say more, respectfully rose to take his leave, and left the palace with his family.

Only after leaving the palace gates did the tense Madam Meng ask uneasily, "My lord, what did His Majesty mean? Why didn't he mention the matter of bestowing official titles?"

Meng Huaran waved his hand, his gaze thoughtful, and said, "Something's not right. His Majesty's reaction is strange."

Madam Meng's face turned pale. "Master, does His Majesty know something...?"

"Shut up!" Meng Huaran shouted sternly.

Madam Meng quickly shut her mouth. Meng Huaran stared at her coldly and said, "This is the imperial city. You can't just say whatever you want here."

Madam Meng felt a wave of fear wash over her and looked around.

Meng Huaran said with a sullen face, "Alright, let's go back to the manor first and visit the Duke of Zhenguo's manor first thing tomorrow morning."

The Meng residence was the house where the Meng family lived in the capital three years ago. Even though the Meng family left the capital three years ago, the house is still there.

Once the family entered the mansion and closed the door, Madam Meng dared to express her dissatisfaction.

"Father, why should we be the ones to visit the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion? Although the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is powerful, it concerns the marriage of our children. Our Ying'er is a young lady, so there is no reason for us to take the initiative to pay our respects."

Logically, it should have been the Duke of Zhenguo's family that proposed the marriage.

Meng Huaran glanced at her daughter-in-law and said, "You, Lin Shi, have you forgotten who is engaged to the Duke of Zhenguo's family?"

Madam Meng's face immediately stiffened.

Meng Dongying's expression changed instantly.

Seeing his father's displeasure, Master Meng immediately scolded his wife, saying, "Say less."

Meng Huaran said, "This time, it was the Meng family that broke off the engagement first. Meng Wanli could not marry, so our Meng family allowed Ying'er to marry into the family in order to show our integrity."

Regardless of the circumstances, the Meng family was at fault first and should take the initiative to apologize.

"Father is right." Madam Meng regretted her earlier assumptions.

"This is the imperial city, not Anzhou. You must be careful in your words and actions, especially regarding His Majesty's attitude..."

……

Meanwhile, a discussion was also taking place at the Duke of Zhenguo's residence.

Upon returning to his residence, Shangguan Zheng was immediately cornered by Shangguan Hong.

Shangguan Hong smiled mockingly and said, "Big brother, how was it? Did you see my future sister-in-law?"

Shangguan Zheng remained silent.

Shangguan Hong was taken aback. "No way, you didn't see him? Does the Meng family dare to prevent you from seeing him?"

Shangguan Zheng glanced at him and handed him the letter.

Shangguan Hong was puzzled. He opened the package and glanced at it, and his expression immediately changed.

"The Meng family has a lot of nerve!"

Shangguan Zheng said, "The Meng family will definitely come tomorrow. We still need to discuss this matter with my grandfather and father."

"What do you need to discuss with your grandfather and father? What happened?" Gong Peilan happened to be passing by and overheard their conversation.

"Mother."

Aunt.

The two quickly exchanged greetings and handed the letter back to Xi Peilan.