??Chapter 205: Chapter 206: Must Marry_1
Chapter 205: Chapter 206: Must Marry_1
Jian Yue frowned in distress, “What does Mada He want to do?”
“Yu Ze is only marrying soone from a minor family, who cannot even make a decent appearance. In the future, she is to beco the Princess Consort of the Marquis Chen Mansion. Shouldn’t it be disgraceful for her to consort with others out of the blue? In my opinion, Yu Ze is marrying her probably just to repay the life-saving grace, without any real feelings involved. It’s better to take her as a lesser wife, and our Suxue—”
At this point, Jian Yue was displeased. What did they an by being petty? They hadn’t even t the person yet. How could they question her son’s judgnt so freely? She imdiately said, “Do not speak of such things. The girl was married to Ze’er as his principal wife a year ago. Suddenly, if we demote her to a lesser wife and marry another as the principal wife, what would outsiders say? Moreover, is Ze’er’s temperant sothing I can mold? He has said that only that woman can be his wife, and so it must be, without allowing others any influence over his decision.”
Mada He pondered this and realized it was indeed the case. Yu Ze was naturally cold, making it hard to get close to him, yet her own daughter was smitten. What could she do? Otherwise, she wouldn’t have co today, shad, to discuss this matter.
But Suxue suddenly knelt before Jian Yue, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her already swollen eyes made her appear even more pitiful: “If it’s not ant to be, I am willing to be a consort. I have already made a vow that I would marry none other than Yu Ze in this lifeti. Now, even though he has soone else, I cannot give up. Lady, please allow it.”
Jian Yue was startled, “What are you saying? You are, after all, the legitimate daughter of the He family. How could you dean yourself by becoming a consort?”
Mada He, with a look of helplessness, sighed, “This child is so stubborn. I am at my wit’s end. Even if she is to beco a consort, we have to acquiesce. Lady Yu, I have conceded so much, you can’t possibly deny
this face, can you?”
Though the title of consort is also one of nobility, and certainly ranks far above that of a re concubine, strictly speaking, it’s still a secondary role. It might be suitable for a concubine’s daughter, but He Suxue is the legitimate daughter of the He family, not to be taken lightly. For her to beco a consort would indeed be deaning.
Now pushed into a corner with no escape, Jian Yue had no choice but to nod, “I have no objections. It’s been delightful watching Suxue grow up; I naturally would be pleased to have her as my daughter-in-law, as long as she does not feel it a shortfall.”
In the houses of princes and ministers, who doesn’t have a concubine? It was precisely because Jian Yue harbored such a notion deep in her bones that she felt it was no big deal and agreed readily.
Only then did Suxue wipe the tear stains from her face and let Jian Yue help her rise.
“Should we not speak to him about this,” Suxue whispered.
Jian Yue felt sowhat awkward, “Ze’er has so matters to take care of in Qinghua City and has gone back first.”
Upon hearing this, Suxue felt a surge of annoyance. What business could he possibly have in a place as small as Qinghua City? Was he not just in a hurry to see that woman! Nevertheless, she feigned control over her emotions and asked softly, “When will he return?”
Jian Yue grew even more embarrassed, “He didn’t say. He left in a hurry, so, it should not be long.”
Mada He stood up abruptly with a ‘harrumph,’ “If we don’t even know when he’ll return, what are we supposed to do for our Suxue?”
Suxue hurriedly stopped her, “Mother, Yu might have urgent matters to attend to, and it’s not his fault. Since I was originally supposed to be a part of the Yu family, why should we care about these things? Sooner or later, he’s going to bring that woman back to the Capital City, isn’t he? Otherwise, it wouldn’t be proper or right.”
Jian Yue quickly agreed, “Yes, yes, yes.”
Mada He really wanted to call off this marriage. She had humbled herself and shown up at their door, yet they had no idea when they would actually marry. Who could stand this? But that He Suxue was so stubbornly fixated on Yu Ze. There was truly no helping it!
As soon as they left the Yu family’s door, Mada He, infuriated, poked He Suxue’s forehead, “Tell , child, why are you so set on that Yu Ze? Are you trying to infuriate
to death? So many people in the capital wish to marry you and can’t, yet you would rather humble yourself as a Consort than marry him!”
However, He Suxue’s deanor had changed from her previous fragility, and determination appeared in her eyes, “In this life, I will marry none but him. That country bumpkin is just that, even if she enters the Yu family’s door, am I afraid of not being able to deal with her? Yu is naturally cold-hearted. His current concern for this woman is only because she saved his life—she’s soone who clings to pity in order to gain a bit of status. What is there for
to take seriously?”
Upon hearing this, Mada He felt it was indeed the case, and she nodded, “In the future, Yu Ze won’t just be Marquis Chen Mansion’s heir. Once the new emperor ascends the throne and rewards those with rit, he will deserve the highest honor; it wouldn’t be too much to grant him his own territory and kingship. You just hold on tight, and when the ti cos, drive out that blind woman from the mansion and you will be the rightful Princess.”
He Suxue pursed her lips before speaking, “No, I must go to Qinghua City; I can’t just wait like this. If Yu really falls for that vixen, she’ll be troubleso to deal with later. She probably doesn’t see her own insignificance right now; I must go there myself.”
——
Muniang had felt her heart pounding these past few days as if she were uneasy. Er’lang had been gone for over a month now, and he might return any day, but why did she feel so anxious?
Muniang caressed her chest, then continued to go over the accounts.
“Lady, Li Cheng has sent sothing over; co have a look,” said Qingya. She used to always call him ‘Mr. Li’, but Li Cheng could never get used to it, insisting that Muniang’s servants address him by his na.
Muniang quickly got up to go out. Seeing Li Cheng with a bunch of things placed on the ground, she smiled helplessly, “I’m not short of food here, and don’t want to trouble your sister. You’re a married man now—constantly bringing things to soone else’s house could make your wife uneasy.”
Li Cheng scratched his head and laughed sheepishly, “Er’lang isn’t ho right now, so I was just worried you might not have any ga to eat. My wife doesn’t mind; she was the one who suggested sending it over. We have plenty at ho.”
Muniang scolded, “If you have plenty, why not sell it in town? Will you two be able to bear eating at then?”
Li Cheng bit his lip, silent—Muniang had hit the mark.
Muniang sighed, “I really don’t know what to say about you. Why can’t you be more considerate to your wife? Wanwan knows you care about your sister, is generous and sensible, so she lets you bring good things here. But you have to rember you’re not alone anymore. Before, you could just bear a al without at, but now, how can you let Wanwan suffer with you? Wanwan is considerate of you and Qinghe, and you should think of her more. Don’t be so thoughtlessly neglectful. Even if Wanwan doesn’t mind at first, she will feel wronged as ti goes by.”
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