xymnovel Chapter 643 Mother Arrives in Person
Chapter 643 Mother Arrives in Person
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Wang Xiangyang, who had previously been identified as Meng Wei's adopted son, followed behind her with a worried expression, his face full of helplessness and anxiety, seemingly aware of what was about to happen.
Behind them were Ehuang and Nüying, who had been implanted in Meng Wei's life, as well as Wei Zifu, Changsun Wugou, and Xi Shi, Su Ye's confidantes who had been left in Cangzhou by Su Ye due to the war.
The large group of people made the originally spacious study feel somewhat crowded.
Seeing his mother's fierce appearance, Su Ye's face stiffened slightly, and he secretly groaned inwardly.
I wanted to find an excuse to say I was too busy so I could temporarily avoid this "feast at Hongmen".
However, Gao Jiong and Di Renjie were clearly unwilling to get involved in this mess. They exchanged a tacit glance and then got up together to take their leave.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to give Su Ye a "good luck" look, and very disloyally left him alone here.
Su Ye's lips twitched, cursing these guys for being disloyal, but he could only force a smile and bow to his mother.
"Mother, why did you come in person? You didn't even give me a heads-up so I could prepare to welcome you."
Su Ye tried her best to make her tone sound relaxed and natural, but her eyes involuntarily drifted to her female confidantes behind her, trying to find a bit of comfort.
"What, does a mother need to report to her son beforehand? Or is there some unspeakable secret in your Tianheng Manor?"
Meng Wei chuckled softly, a hint of cunning in her smile.
"Mother, you are joking. How could your son dare to hide anything from you?"
"It's just that I've been busy with the martial arts tournament lately, and I also have to build the Jixia Academy for Mr. Yi Wu. I'm really too busy to take time off."
Su Ye felt a chill run down her spine, but kept a straight face and quickly explained.
"Alas, Mother is all alone in the Yun Prince's mansion, with no one to keep her company. Unlike you all here, so lively and bustling. Look at you, have you even come back to see me once these past few days?"
Upon seeing this, Meng Wei's lips curled into a meaningful smile.
"Mother, you flatter me. I've been busy with the war and haven't been able to spare the time. I promise I'll come home more often to keep you company and never let you feel lonely."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye inwardly groaned. He knew his mother was deliberately teasing him, but he could only force a smile and apologize repeatedly.
"Oh, my child, do you know what your mother longed for most that night?"
Meng Wei did not pursue the matter further. Instead, she changed the subject, her gaze sweeping over Wei Zifu, Empress Zhangsun, Xi Shi, and others, before letting out a deliberately sorrowful sigh.
"Whatever Mother wishes, I will do my best to fulfill it."
Su Ye muttered to himself, but had no choice but to cooperate and ask.
"As the saying goes, one should establish a career after starting a family. But you already control three states and dominate all directions, so I don't need to worry about your career anymore. However, there's still no progress on your marriage. How can I not be anxious?"
At this point, she paused deliberately, her gaze sweeping over Wei Zifu, Empress Zhangsun, Xi Shi, and the others, her eyes filled with scrutiny and expectation.
"Zifu, Wugou, and Xishi are all rare and wonderful women, and they all have deep feelings for you."
"You can't keep letting them follow you like this without any status, can you? When will you give them a proper title, and give your mother some closure?"
She was heartbroken for her son, who was always away fighting and couldn't even take care of his girlfriend.
Other people's children, by Su Ye's age, have not only not started a family, but their children are already old enough to run errands.
Needless to say, Su Ye's achievements are unparalleled among his peers.
Upon hearing this, Su Ye immediately understood. So, his mother had come to urge him to get married!
However, he also knew his mother's good intentions. After all, in this chaotic world, a stable family was undoubtedly the best support for him.
"Mother, I have my own plans. This matter needs to be handled slowly and we must not rush it."
He couldn't help but smile wryly, but on the surface he still had to maintain his composure.
"Ye'er, do you know that time waits for no one? Zifu and Wugou have been with you for so long, their youth will not wait for anyone."
"Your mother isn't forcing you, she just hopes you can give them a proper status so that she can hold her grandson soon."
Meng Wei gently shook her head and said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Su Ye felt a mix of emotions.
He knew, of course, that his mother’s words were true, and that his feelings for Wei Zifu, Zhangsun Wugou, and Xi Shi were by no means shallow. However, this marriage was a serious matter and could not be taken lightly.
During that period, he was fighting battles all over the Great Qian territory, so it was indeed not advisable for him to have too many female relatives with him.
The only women around him were all formidable figures like Zhuque, Dongjun Feiyan, and Jingni, who could be brought along to fight at any time.
Therefore, Su Ye kept putting off these personal feelings for her children.
Now that things have calmed down and the flames of war have temporarily subsided, Su Ye has become a regional overlord, ruling over three states and wielding immense power. Every decision he makes could affect the fate of countless people.
This means that his marriage can no longer be taken lightly.
This also includes the question of whether or not to form marriage alliances with the powerful families under its command.
With the three prefectures newly established, it was a time for recuperation and revitalization, and marriage alliances were undoubtedly an effective means to quickly win over powerful families and reduce internal friction.
By forming alliances through marriage, he could turn potential rivals into allies, thereby more firmly securing his power over the three states and laying a solid foundation for future hegemony.
However, marriage is ultimately a matter of personal feelings and happiness.
While weighing the pros and cons, Su Ye couldn't help but fall into deep trouble.
He neither wanted to betray the affectionate women nor to treat his marriage as a political transaction.
"Your Highness, His Highness knows what he's doing, and we are all willing to wait for his reply."
Just as he hesitated, Wei Zifu stepped forward gently and said softly.
Empress Zhangsun and Xi Shi also expressed their opinions, which warmed Su Ye's heart.
Empress Zhangsun and Empress Wei Zifu were both virtuous wives who could be ranked among the virtuous empresses, so naturally they would not embarrass Su Ye.
"Ye'er, your mother knows you are a responsible child, but when it comes to matters of the heart, you also need to feel them with your heart and cherish them."
"Don't keep Mom waiting too long, okay?"
Seeing this, Meng Wei's eyes flashed with a hint of relief. She gently patted Su Ye's hand and said earnestly.
"Mother, I understand. I will give you a satisfactory answer when the time is right."
Looking into his mother's expectant eyes, Su Ye felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. He took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Meng Wei finally showed a satisfied smile.