Chapter Seven, The Cold-faced Young Master
Murong Xue furrowed her beautiful brows and let out a long sigh. It was indeed quite difficult to find a suitable candidate, as the local men were unwilling to become sons-in-law. Not only would a son have to take his mother's surname, but they would also be privately criticized for bringing shame to their ancestors.
Murong Xue sighed deeply once more; Dingxiang's words were quite reasonable. Time waits for no one. If she does not find a suitable man to marry within three days, she may be selected to enter the palace as a captive bird. The emperor is not only advanced in age but also notorious for his debauchery. The thought of having to share a bed with that old man, who is sixty-two years old and twenty years older than her father, makes her feel that it would be better to die.
Yelv Yan furrowed his brows and said, "Are you implying that I should marry you?"
Murong Xue's gaze finally took a turn, "Dingxiang, he actually rejected me!"
She spoke all these words in one breath, her face slightly flushed. However, the situation was urgent, and she could not afford to care about so much; her pride was nothing compared to a lifetime of happiness. She did not want to be the kind of person who clings to pride and suffers for it. Before her stood a man she fell in love with at first sight, and she did not want to miss the opportunity and be left with regrets
When it comes to the shocking act of "elopement," she feels no shame whatsoever, as she believes that striving for her own happiness is a matter of integrity and is by no means an act of immorality or shamelessness
Yelv Yan smiled dismissively, saying: "Are you asking me to help you find a husband? I apologize, but I, Ye, am a stranger here and do not know the young talents of this place."
I am making it clear to him. She lowered her head, her face blushing like a rosy cloud. At this point, if he still does not understand, then he is truly pretending to be confused
The current emperor, having surpassed the age of sixty without an heir, had resigned himself to the idea of selecting a royal prince to be the crown prince. However, two years ago, a concubine in the palace unexpectedly became pregnant. Although she unfortunately suffered a miscarriage, it rekindled hope for the emperor. A year passed, and while other concubines remained silent, that particular concubine gave birth to a princess. This lady hails from Yixian, and the Imperial Astronomical Bureau absurdly claimed that Yixian is a land of auspicious feng shui, asserting that a woman from there, aligned with the emperor's destiny, would surely bear a dragon son. Consequently, the emperor issued an edict to select beauties from Yixian to enter the palace. Unfortunately, I found myself on the list of candidates. Thus, I am in a hurry to find a husband and get married.
After listening, Yelv Yan said lightly, "That young lady should find a matchmaker"
She waited for a moment without seeing him respond, then earnestly said: "You will never regret marrying me. When you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; when you marry a dog, you follow the dog. I will be wholeheartedly good to you."
Dingxiang continued to persuade: "Although Young Master Yuan is not as handsome as Young Master Ye, he is still exceptionally talented and possesses remarkable charisma. The most crucial point is that he has genuine feelings for you, Miss. Just think about it, a pretty face cannot be eaten as food; it is easy to find a priceless treasure, but it is rare to find a man with true affection."
Murong Xueyan blushed and nodded: "My father has only one daughter, and the Spring Medical Hall will belong to you in the future. As for me, I am proficient in all arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and I am also well-versed in poetry and song. You see, all the dishes on this table today were prepared by me. A woman like me, who can manage both the parlor and the kitchen, is truly rare. Brother Ye, don't you think so?"
Murong Xue rubbed her temples, feeling quite a headache. It seems that men are truly difficult to handle. Even Pei Jian, whom she thought would be easy to manage, stubbornly refused to yield. Could it be that she had been a bit overconfident in herself?
Murong Xue became anxious. Could it be that her expression was not clear enough? How could he not have heard the implications in her words? She bit her cherry lips and said shyly, "Brother Ye, I already have someone I care for."
Murong Xue looked at him with great anticipation, believing that with her family background, beauty, and qualities of a virtuous wife and good mother, he would surely agree. However, to her astonishment, she caught a fleeting glimpse of disdain in his eyes. This couldn't be possible; it must have been the strong light that dazzled her eyes.
He coldly and indifferently curled the corner of his mouth: "I currently have no plans to get married. I sincerely apologize, but I have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first"
Perhaps, the lilac did not dare to continue speaking, fearing that she might inadvertently "stain" the heart of the young lady's beloved, provoking her to become angry and resort to tearing cloth.
She did not believe that he had not heard, but the way he said it naturally showed his concern for her reputation, which made her very happy
Murong Xue bit her lip and said with great distress: "But I like Young Master Ye."
He actually refused
Liang was taken aback: "How could this be? A young lady with such outstanding beauty and grace makes my heart flutter just by looking at her."
Yuan Chenglie and Dingxiang Peilan stood at the entrance of the flower hall, and from a distance, they saw Yelv Yan approaching with a cold expression. Murong Xue stood alone beneath the pear tree, looking delicate and picturesque.
My mother said that men are all quite despicable. If you actively show your affection for them, they will become arrogant and proud. However, if you ignore them, they will come to flatter you like a dog.
On that day, Ye did not hear anything at all
You speak
Then why is he not moved by it
However, Young Master Ye has rejected you. Miss, you must seize the opportunity; in three days, the county magistrate will announce the public list, and by then, it will be too late.
Yelü Yan: "... ..."
She stared blankly at his back, unable to regain her senses for a long time
He actually refused
Yelü Yan: "... ..." It is indeed rare to encounter someone as thick-skinned as you
Chicken, dog? Yelv Yan furrowed his brows and said coldly: "I apologize, my marriage must be decided by my uncle"
He squinted slightly as he scrutinized her. If he had not heard her words with his own ears, it would have been hard to imagine that this woman, whose beauty was unparalleled, also possessed a thickness of skin that was equally unmatched. He was accustomed to seeing dignified and noble women, and even those in the entertainment industry would fear his power and would not dare to speak so audaciously. He never would have dreamed that there would come a day when someone would propose to him, and in such a manner reminiscent of a vendor selling melons.
That is not acceptable; such matters should be conducted discreetly and privately
Murong Xue immediately said: "Then we can act first and report later, as once the raw rice is cooked into cooked rice, no one can do anything about it."
Dingxiang saw that Yelv Yan and Yuan Chenglie had left, and noticing Murong Xue still lost in thought under the pear tree, she cautiously approached, waved her hand in front of her, and said, "Miss, Miss, are you alright"
Dingxiang Dao, who has always aspired to be the young lady's advisor, said: "Miss, Young Master Ye is unwilling; it would be better to seek Young Master Yuan. I have noticed that he seems to have intentions towards you, as he has been gazing at you intently."
This sentence echoed like a sound reverberating in the valley, resonating repeatedly in her ears. She found it hard to believe, how could this be possible
Yelv Yan let out a sound and said, "That is just right; you can go and make it clear to him."