HCB Chapter 159 Do You Know (54)
Chapter 159 Do You Know (54)
Lin Qinshuang smiled softly when she heard this. She held Yu Yanran's hand tightly and said firmly:
"Miss Yanran, don't worry. I understand Changfeng. Although he is at the front line now and I can't ask for his opinion in person, marriage is decided by the parents and the matchmaker. I can make the decision."
She paused and continued, "Besides, Chang Feng might not be unwilling. The way he looks at you on a daily basis is definitely not innocent. It's just that he's too shy to show it."
Lin Qinshuang moved closer to Yu Yanran, lowered her voice, and whispered in her ear: "Haven't you noticed that every time you come to the mansion, he always appears in front of you intentionally or unintentionally? Haven't you noticed that he always looks at you secretly, his eyes full of..."
She paused deliberately, leaving Yu Yanran enough room for imagination.
Yu Yanran's cheeks flushed again. She thought of the little things she did with Chang Feng every day, the gentle glances he occasionally gave her, and his clumsy care and concern. A sweet warmth welled up in her heart.
Lin Qinshuang saw Yu Yanran's expression and knew she was moved. She straightened up and said firmly, "Miss Yanran, if you agree, I will discuss it with the master and choose a day to propose marriage. What do you think?"
Yu Yanran bit her lip and was silent for a moment. Finally, she raised her head, a determined light flashing in her eyes, and nodded gently: "I...I do."
Lin Qinshuang showed a relieved smile on her face. She took Yu Yanran's hand and said softly, "My dear, don't worry. I will definitely let you marry into the Sheng family with honor."
As night fell and the lights came on, the princess's mansion was shrouded in a soft, warm light.
As Sheng Hong stepped into the mansion, a familiar fragrance lingered around his nose. It was the incense that Lin Qinshuang usually used, with a faint orchid scent, which made him relax unconsciously.
"Honglang, you're back." Lin Qinshuang stepped forward, took Sheng Hong's arm affectionately, and spoke softly.
Sheng Hong took her hand in his, feeling the warmth in her palm, and a trace of warmth welled up in his heart. "I was busy with court affairs today, and I came back late. Shuang'er must have been waiting anxiously for me?"
"I'm not in a hurry. I know you've worked hard, so I've already prepared dinner and am waiting for you to eat together." Lin Qinshuang glanced at him coquettishly and pulled him towards the dining room.
The dining room was already filled with sumptuous dishes, the aroma of which was mouth-watering.
The two sat opposite each other, drinking and chatting in a harmonious atmosphere.
After three rounds of drinks, Lin Qinshuang put down her glass and casually said, "Honglang, Feng'er is old enough, it's time to consider his marriage."
Sheng Hong paused as he picked up the food and pondered for a moment, "Feng'er is indeed of marriageable age, but I wonder if Shuang'er has someone she likes?"
Lin Qinshuang's eyes flickered, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "I have my eyes on a girl, the granddaughter of Grand Tutor Yu, Miss Yanran."
"Granddaughter of Grand Tutor Yu?" Sheng Hong put down his chopsticks and pondered, "This marriage is not bad, but Feng'er is not only the second son of the Earl's Mansion, but also the son of a princess. If he achieves military merit in the future, he may be able to marry a woman of higher status."
Lin Qinshuang sighed softly, "Honglang, Miss Yanran is usually on good terms with Mo'er, and Feng'er also gets along well with her, and they have quite a bit of affection for each other. As parents, how can we hinder our children's happiness for the sake of family background and interests?"
There was a hint of sadness in her tone, "Honglang, I don't want our children to be like us, missing each other because of their status."
Sheng Hong was shocked when he heard this. Thinking of his past with Lin Qinshuang, he couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, if Shuang'er hadn't minded being my concubine, you and I might have missed each other long ago and would have regretted it for the rest of our lives."
He held Lin Qinshuang's hand, his eyes firm, "Don't worry, Shuang'er, I understand what you mean. When we have our day off, we will go to the Yu Mansion together to propose marriage."
A few days later, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was cloudless.
Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang rode in a carriage and arrived at Grand Tutor Yu's mansion in a grand procession.
Servants were already waiting in front of the Yu Mansion. When they saw the Sheng Mansion's carriage arrive, they immediately came forward and said, "Master Sheng, Princess Fuxi, the old Grand Tutor has been waiting in the mansion for a long time."
Led by servants, Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang walked through the long corridor with carved beams and painted rafters and arrived at the main hall of Yu Mansion.
Old Master Yu had been waiting in the hall for a long time. When he saw Sheng Hong and his wife arrive, he quickly stood up to greet them.
"Lord Sheng, Princess Fuxi, welcome to my humble home." Grand Tutor Yu bowed with a smile on his face.
"You are too polite, Grand Tutor Yu. I hope you can forgive me for bothering you today." Sheng Hong replied.
After both parties sat down, the maid served them fragrant tea and the atmosphere in the hall became harmonious.
After some pleasantries, Sheng Hong cleared his throat and said, "My wife and I came here today to ask for a favor."
Grand Tutor Yu smiled slightly, "Master Sheng, please feel free to speak."
Sheng Hong glanced at Lin Qinshuang, then said solemnly, "My wife and I have come here to ask for your granddaughter Yanran to marry my son Changfeng."
Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Yu's smile widened. "Lord Sheng and my son are both talented young men. I am naturally happy to see this marriage come to fruition."
Madam Yu also agreed with a smile, "Yanran is a gentle and well-educated girl. It would be a blessing for her to marry into the Sheng family."
Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
"In that case, please ask Grand Tutor Yu to choose an auspicious day so that we can prepare the betrothal gifts and formally propose marriage," said Sheng Hong.
Grand Tutor Yu stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, "Then let's set it for the eighth day of next month. It's a good day."
"Okay, then it's settled." Sheng Hong agreed happily.
After the proposal of marriage was agreed upon, the two sides chatted for a while and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
When leaving Yu Mansion, Sheng Hong and Lin Qinshuang were both in a very happy mood. This marriage was finally settled.
The news of Sheng Changfeng and Yu Yanran's engagement spread like the wind throughout the streets and alleys of Bianjing City, and naturally reached Gu Tingye's ears.
He was drinking with a group of friends in Fanlou at the time. When he heard the news, the wine glass in his hand paused slightly, and a ripple appeared in the wine.
Chang Nian, the son of Nanny Chang, who was sitting at the same table, observed Gu Tingye's words and expressions and noticed something was wrong. He asked with concern, "Sir, is this wine not to your taste?"
Gu Tingye forced a smile and shook his head, "It's not because of the wine." He put down the wine glass, feeling mixed emotions.
"Oh..." Gu Tingye couldn't help but sigh, raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.
Sheng Changfeng was the second son of the Sheng family and the son of Princess Fuxi. He held a distinguished status and a promising future. And what about him? He was just a bastard, driven out of his family, a commoner. What qualifications did he have to compete with Sheng Changfeng?