The head of the Mu family

Chapter 202 Fang Xuying

Fang Xuying lowered her head, but the blush on her face gradually faded, and her eyes shone with an eerie light.

Fang Xiang's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

Hehe~

Men like Master Cui and the third-ranked scholar are truly rare in this world!

I have long heard of Fang Xiang's superb chess skills.

"I am but a humble man, Cui. Given this rare opportunity, could I please offer my guidance, Master Fang?"

Qianyan smiled warmly, and Fang Xiang immediately agreed in a friendly manner.

In an instant, everyone regained their composure and politeness, chatted about romance and nature, and the banquet ended perfectly.

After returning home and having dinner, Huaisheng and Qianyan exchanged a glance.

Yuan Su was left behind, while the nanny and Rong An took the child out.

"Come here~"

Huai angrily grabbed Yuan Su's ear, and Yuan Su's face and ear turned red instantly.

What's wrong with you today?

How could you speak like that in the Fang residence?

What did I tell you before I left this morning?

"You told me to talk to Rong An as little as possible."

"You even know that!"

Of course, to be fair, I agree with what you said today!

But how could you say such a thing to the other party?

Do you still want to pursue your official career?

That's Fang Xiang!

"Having reached that position, he can accomplish more than an emperor!"

"I...I know I was wrong~"

Upon hearing those words, I was filled with indignation and blurted them out!

"Oh! I feel sorry for you."

With your talent and the experience you've gained over the years.

Putting everything else aside, I am confident that you will become a good official in the future.

After this incident, your career path in the government may become much more difficult.

"Master, I'm sorry, I've let you down after all these years of painstaking cultivation!"

"Apologize for what!"

What pains me is that you acted impulsively and betrayed all the efforts you've made over the years.

It's a pity for ordinary people too.

One more leader in power who is willing to think about the people is far more important than a thousand or more ordinary good people in this world!

Upon hearing this, Yuan Su was enlightened. After a moment of stunned silence, he burst into tears.

"I...I..."

I was truly wrong this time!

"Okay, okay~"

A man doesn't easily shed tears, but my words today have been a bit harsh.

No problem, if one road is blocked, we'll just take another.

If we can't see the road, then let's work together and forge our own path.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Su's tears flowed even more.

Huai Sheng rubbed his forehead, looking at Qian Yan with a weak and helpless expression.

Qianyan smiled helplessly and reached out to touch her cheek.

"Go take a bath and look after the children. I'll take care of Yuan Su."

Huai Sheng silently blew him a kiss and hurriedly left.

After Huai Sheng left, Qian Yan's smile vanished, and she said coldly:

"You said those things deliberately at the Prime Minister's residence today, didn't you!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Su stopped crying and did not deny it.

"You just realized that you have truly let her down, which is why you cried!"

Yuan Su still did not deny it.

"She always wanted you to have lofty ambitions, but you insisted on being thin-minded and lacking ambition."

If you can heed her words today, you will not have let her down.

With your intelligence, if you plan carefully in the future, what is there to fear about not having a glorious future?

Besides, you have us behind you.

Regardless of the ups and downs of officialdom, whenever you want to take a break, look back, and we'll all be there.

Yuan Su cried again, and after a long while, he choked out:

"I really lost to you!"

"We're all family, so what's the point of winning or losing?"

One glory and one glory.

I only hope that you will not forget your original intentions in the future!

Otherwise, even if your temples are gray, she'll still pull your ear!

"Cui Qianyan!"

Yuan Su stopped crying completely, feeling both amused and exasperated.

"You have no manners; you're already a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations."

You can either call me "brother-in-law," or, as you did in Beijing, call me "Brother Cui."

Poetry, literature, rites, and music—all drowned in tears?

"You should get some rest. I'm going back too."

Brother-in-law.

Qianyan returned to his room with a broad smile, and once again boasted about his achievements, asking Huaisheng to reward him handsomely.

After this incident, the Mu family members secretly speculated:

It is estimated that Yuan Su's official position will change soon.

After waiting for several days, his official position remained unchanged.

One evening, everyone had just finished work at the shop and walked back to the Mu residence chatting and laughing together.

An unexpected guest arrived—Miss Fang, Fang Xuying.

Huaisheng quickly checked that no one was around and then welcomed Miss Fang, who was dressed in men's clothing, in.

Miss Fang took off her cap and got straight to the point:

"Sister Mu, I want to marry into your family!"

Huai Sheng was startled and quickly looked outside the door to see if anyone had heard him.

This concerns a woman's reputation and cannot be taken lightly.

"Miss Fang, uh..."

I don't know, Miss Fang...

"Sister Mu, I know that the third-ranked scholar does not have feelings for me. His words that day did displease Father."

But I want to fight for myself!

Can I...can I meet the third-ranked scholar?

To be honest, I originally thought it wouldn't matter if I couldn't marry the third-ranked scholar.

That handsome scholar who stood with the third-ranked scholar that day would also work.

I want to marry into the Mu family, no matter who it is, as long as it allows me to have my own path in life.

But, given my family's social standing...

"With your family's social standing, even a third-place scholar like you is a long shot..."

Since Prime Minister Fang is displeased, how will you ensure this matter is accomplished?

"So I want to meet the third-ranked scholar and ask him if he would like to choose me as his wife."

If I receive a promise, I will act accordingly!

"Good girl~"

"The men of my Mu family aren't that outstanding; they might not be worthy of you."

"Sister Mu~"

I don't know about the men of the Mu family.

A family that can say such things under the influence of the Mu family's traditions is definitely worth marrying into!

In the entire city of Ye, you won't find another family like this.

"Miss Fang, don't act impulsively!"

With your family background, any girl from the noble families of Yedu would have a happy marriage there.

"Sister Mu!"

I've been thinking about this for several days.

I know that even if I were to marry into the royal family, His Majesty would still have to give my grandfather some face.

My grandparents doted on me from a young age.

The books I read were not confined to the inner quarters of the house.

I have witnessed the vast world depicted in the book, which I used to only yearn for.

The young ladies I meet on a daily basis are all educated, but they never think about anything else.

They all felt that they were learning this so that they could become the matriarch of the household in the future.

The words of that third-place scholar were a revelation to me!

Sister Mu~

In the candlelight, Fang Xuying's eyes shone with an eerie brightness.

Okay~

Yaojia, go and call Yuansu to the study in the inner courtyard.

Yaojia responded and left from outside the door.

"Miss Fang, please move to the study. I will be outside the door in a moment, so please feel free to speak with me."

"Sister Mu! My decision was definitely the right one!"

Huai Sheng led Miss Fang to the study, where they sat on the balustrade under the eaves.

After a while, Qianyan arrived with Yuansu.

Huai Sheng nodded towards Yuan Su Chao's study:

"Go in and see them."

Yuan Su's expression was somewhat complicated. After thinking for a moment, he pushed the door open and went inside.

Qianyan took out a medical book and a lantern.

He sat down next to Huaisheng with a smile, letting her lean on him.

"We'll stay here and keep watch; there's nothing else to do."

You can flip through any page of this book; you read a sentence aloud, and I'll recite the next one from memory.

I've memorized it, so I'll give you a kiss.

If I can't recite it, just kiss me.

Qianyan looked at Huaisheng, her smile revealing her true intentions.