The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

Chapter 185 Blind date game

Xiao Mingxu's maternal grandparents should be the Anguo Mansion. His own identity outside the family is that of a branch of the Anguo Mansion. So there is nothing wrong with going on a spring outing together.

But the key point is, I am not really a cousin.

Madam Xiao didn't like me in the first place. Although her attitude towards me had improved a lot recently, she still didn't completely accept me in her heart. So on this family reunion day, I should not go and upset her.

"Uncle, I'd better not go. I'm still injured."

Before Xiao Huaimin could say anything, Xiao Mingxu was the first to disagree.

"Why, cousin? It would be so boring if you didn't go. They would just chat about articles and poems, and Ji Yichen would chatter away. How would I live without you~"

Xiao Mingxu had a painful look on his face, and seemed to want to persuade Jiang Tunan to change his mind.

"Yes, Nan Nan, the Xiao Mansion will be empty by then, and it will be so uncomfortable for you to stay alone. Besides, Doctor Wang just said that your injury is not serious. You can't stay at home all the time to recover. You must go out and get some fresh air. It's a good opportunity for you to get to know people well, so that you won't make mistakes in front of outsiders next time."

Xiao Huaimin advised earnestly that he actually knew Jiang Tunan's concerns, but if Jiang Tunan was left alone in the Xiao Mansion, some people with ulterior motives would definitely make up some unpleasant words behind his back after knowing this.

The girls' school is about to open. When Jiang Tunan enters the school, which is full of noble ladies from Kyoto, there will be people who will look down on you and treat you kindly. I'm afraid Jiang Tunan will have a hard time.

"It's okay. I have a good impression of the cousins ​​in the Anguo Mansion. I won't make a mistake even if I meet them."

What's more, he and Ji Lingyue have become friends, so would he be afraid of not being able to recognize people from the Anguo Mansion?

"Nannan..."

Xiao Huaimin pulled Jiang Tunan aside and talked to him in private.

"If you don't go on this spring outing, some people will inevitably speculate behind your back that you have a bad relationship with the Xiao family. When you enter the girls' school, your uncle will be out of reach and you will be bullied. What will you do? If you go out with us now, it will be a sign of attitude to those people outside, which will be good for you in the future."

Xiao Huaimin carefully analyzed the pros and cons to Jiang Tunan, hoping that Jiang Tunan would change his mind.

"But uncle, I'm afraid I won't be able to get along with the elders, and that might cause trouble for you."

As for whether she would meet such powerful people in the Women's Academy, Jiang Tunan didn't care. Even if it was a young lady from the Su or Meng family, it was hard to guarantee that someone wouldn't gossip about her behind her back. So what was there for Jiang Tunan to be afraid of? At worst, she would die. Even if she took a step back, she still had Jiang Shouyan.

"People become familiar with each other as time goes by. The uncles and aunts in the Duke of Anguo's Mansion are all easy to get along with. Besides, you have already met Ling Yue, so you will have a companion when the time comes."

Jiang Tunan fell into deep thought. Xiao Huaimin seemed to want him to go on a spring outing.

"Uncle, do you have any other purpose?"

Jiang Tunan looked straight at Xiao Huaimin, as if he had seen through him. Xiao Huaimin smiled guiltily.

"Nannan, I really can't hide anything from you."

Jiang Tunan was very confused. Xiao Huaimin looked back at Xiao Mingxu, Xiao Mingrui and others, then pulled Jiang Tunan away a little.

Xiao Mingxu:?

"Old Four, do you think Dad is a bit shifty?"

Xiao Mingrui said expressionlessly,

"Third brother, if you want to feel your father's love again, you can speak a little louder."

When Xiao Mingxu thought about the feeling of being beaten by Xiao Huaimin in the past, he immediately became obedient.

Xiao Huaimin, who was far away, saw that Xiao Mingrui and the others were not paying attention to this side, so he quietly spoke,

"Look, Nannan, you are sixteen this year. Do you think any of your three cousins ​​like you? It doesn't matter if you don't. I heard from my colleagues that among the young men in Kyoto, besides my second son, Ji Yiheng is also very popular. You can take a look when the time comes. If you like him more, your uncle can help to match you up."

Jiang Tunan:?

It turns out to be a blind date!

"No, uncle, I think I'm still young, there's no rush for this..."

Xiao Huaimin pulled Jiang Tunan back as he was about to flee, and said in a disappointed tone,

"Why not? You don't know how aggressive the girls in Kyoto are. When you really want to get married, there won't be any good men left."

Xiao Huaimin clenched his fist and encouraged,

"Nannan, it's called 'the one who is close to the water gets the moon first'. If you like any of these cousins, you should act quickly!"

Jiang Tunan: Save me, save me, save me.

Jiang Tunan tried to cover his ears, but Xiao Huaimin grabbed both of his hands.

"Actually, Nannan, if you really can't make it, you should consider your cousins. Your uncle really doesn't want to marry you off."

"Father."

Xiao Mingrui had come behind Xiao Huaimin without him noticing. Xiao Huaimin was frightened by his voice and let go of Jiang Tunan.

"Ahaha, it's Lao Si, when did you come over here?"

Xiao Huaimin pretended to be calm, but Xiao Mingrui could see his uneasiness.

"Father, my cousin is injured and needs to rest. I think we should leave first."

Xiao Mingxu refused.

"I just got here, and I haven't had a good talk with my cousin yet!"

Xiao Mingrui ignored Xiao Mingxu's protest and simply grabbed Xiao Mingxu by the collar and took him away. Xiao Huaimin had no choice but to follow him out of the yard.

"Why is father uneasy?"

After they were some distance away from Jiang Tunan's yard, Xiao Mingrui asked Xiao Huaimin.

"Ah? Dad, why are you so uneasy?"

After Xiao Mingrui let go of Xiao Mingxu, Xiao Mingxu ran to the side of Xiao Huaimin. Xiao Huaimin sighed heavily, with a look of worry between his brows.

"Did something happen in the court?"

Xiao Huaimin waved his hand and looked into the distance.

"After the court session today, the Second Prince suddenly came to see me. At first, we just chatted about some family matters, but later he asked about Nan Nan's situation."

Xiao Mingrui also frowned slightly at this time. As he expected, Jiang Tunan became a breakthrough for others to win over the Xiao family.

"So what does father think the second prince wants to do?"

Xiao Huaimin spoke helplessly,

"The Second Prince's purpose is unclear for now, but I have a bad feeling in my heart. I wonder if it would be a good thing for Nan Nan if Nan Nan's marriage was arranged earlier."

When Xiao Mingrui heard what Xiao Huaimin said, he was stunned. Proposing marriage to Jiang Tunan?

"Is it too early for my cousin to get married at this age?"

"It's better to settle it earlier, and get married later."