The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!

Chapter 1101: Insist on Marrying Her?

Xie Heng placed first in the imperial examination and was appointed to the position of Gentleman Attendant in the Ministry of Revenue.A sixth-rank official, and Gentleman Attendant was also an important post, so his starting point could be said to be very high.

When Ruru heard about it, she hid at home and secretly rejoiced, then began waiting for someone from the Xie family to come to propose marriage.

Yun Jiao was the same. She specially instructed Housekeeper Wang that if any matchmaker or the like came to the door, he was to hurry to Renxin Hall to find her.

But in the blink of an eye, it was already April, and still no one from the Xie family had come.

Yun Jiao was a bit anxious, not knowing what medicine the Xie family was selling in their gourd.

Xie Heng, however, was even more anxious than Yun Jiao.

Originally his mother had promised that after the spring examination she would arrange an engagement for him, but during this time, whenever he urged his mother to go to the Jiang Family to propose, she kept saying there was no rush.

Xie Heng was no fool; he quickly sensed that his mother seemed unwilling to agree to this marriage.

He said many good things about Ruru in front of his mother, but she only seemed more displeased, and for the moment Xie Heng was at his wits’ end.

That day when Xie Heng returned home, just as he was nearing the second gate, he saw his mother seeing a noble madam out.

Xie Heng couldn’t be bothered to go up and greet them, so he stepped aside to avoid them and only went in after that noble madam had left.

That night, while Xie Heng was reading in his room, Mo Zhu rushed in flustered. "Young master, something’s wrong."

"I heard from Sister Molli in Madam’s quarters that the one who came today was Mr. Han’s wife, and Madam intends to betroth you to the Han Family’s young lady."

Xie Heng’s brows furrowed. He had thought he still needed some time to persuade his mother, but had not expected that she was already planning to set him up with someone else.

He put down the book in his hand and paced back and forth in the study, anxiously at a loss.

After turning in circles several times, Xie Heng suddenly headed toward his grandfather’s quarters.

When he arrived at Grand Tutor Xie’s room, Xie Heng saluted and went straight to the point. "Grandfather, your grandson has something to ask of you."

Grand Tutor Xie had been in a very good mood lately. His grandson had taken first place as top scholar, bringing him honor, and the family now had a worthy successor.

He smiled with narrowed eyes. "Speak."

Xie Heng said, "Your grandson wishes to ask for the hand of the Duke’s beloved daughter in marriage. I beg Grandfather to help make it happen."

Grand Tutor Xie chuckled. "If you want to marry, just go speak to your mother. Since ancient times marriages have been decided by the parents’ command and the matchmaker’s words. How could I, as a grandfather, interfere?"

Xie Heng shook his head. "I’ve already spoken to Mother many times, but she only brushes me off. Now I’ve heard she’s discussing a match with the Han Family."

"Mr. Han’s family?" Grand Tutor Xie’s brows drew together. "That Han fellow is a sinister sort. I’ve never gotten along with him. How did we end up entangled with his family?"

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Xie Heng. "You insist on marrying that little girl from the Jiang Family?"

Xie Heng’s face flushed red and he nodded.

Grand Tutor Xie said with amusement, "I remember that little girl of the Jiang Family has practiced martial arts since she was young. If you insist on marrying her, I’m afraid in the future the husband’s authority will be rather lacking."

Xie Heng’s face turned scarlet. "Grandfather!"

Grand Tutor Xie actually did not object to Xie Heng marrying Ruru. After all, he had taught Ruru for a few years and knew what kind of temperament the little girl had.

The little girl was clever and quick-witted, very mischievous when she was small, but broad-minded and kind by nature, which was very good.

He smiled. "All right, I’ll have your grandmother talk to your mother."

After Xie Heng thanked his grandfather and left, Grand Tutor Xie saw that it was still early and called his old wife, Mrs. Tian, over and explained the situation to her.

Mrs. Tian had met Ruru before. Ruru had come to the house when she was little; she was a delicate, adorably naive little girl.

Back then she had teased Ruru, telling her to become a daughter-in-law of the Xie family.

Ruru had been young at the time, and was terribly embarrassed.

Last year she had seen Ruru again at someone’s banquet. She had grown up now, bright and lovely in appearance, with a frank and generous temperament, and was very likable.