Chapter 779: 325 Refusing a Marriage Proposal Turmoil (Part 1)_2
Mingzhu was also aware that Marquis Yongding’s family was somewhat chaotic in the back court, but the Heir to Marquis Yongding was a good match: "Sister-in-law, isn’t it said that a husband and wife united can cut through metal? Yueyao has saved the life of the Heir to Marquis Yongding; now that he is personally seeking to marry her, what’s there to fear!"
Madam Ping laughed and said, "Easier said than done. Countless women have faltered in those murky waters of the rear court. Enough of that, go early and come back early." She assumed Yueyao would explain these matters to Mingzhu eventually. And fortunately, Mingzhu was married to Niu Yanghui; the Niu family was relatively simple. If she had married into a more complex family, Madam Ping would have been worried.
When Madam Ping met with Luo Shao, she could not help but express her admiration upon mentioning the matter: "Yueyao truly has a bold spirit." She knew the waters of Marquis Yongding’s Family were deep, and yet she had decisively refused the marriage without hesitation—something not just anyone could do. It was often said that a camel on the brink of death is still larger than a horse, let alone the up-and-coming Heir to Marquis Yongding.
Luo Shao nodded with praise, "Indeed, she has a bold spirit. If she were a man, she would make a very fine politician." Luo Shao felt that Yueyao had many merits, and if she were a man, he would have definitely taken her under his wing to hone her skills, eradicating her few bad habits. By then, she would certainly become a strong right arm for him. It was a pity she was a woman.
Madam Ping sighed slightly, "Regardless of her temperament or appearance, Yueyao is top-tier, but after this incident, her prospects for marriage are likely even more difficult."
Luo Shao expressed neither agreement nor objection: "She’s only sixteen, there’s no rush. We will find someone suitable eventually. Once you are out of confinement, we’ll also look for a good match together."
Madam Ping smiled, "Good!"
Mingzhu found Yueyao and muttered, "Why would you refuse the marriage? I think the Heir to Marquis Yongding is quite good."
Yueyao laughed and said, "There are many good men in this world, too many to count. Although the Heir to Marquis Yongding is good, he is not a good match for me." Yueyao relayed to Mingzhu the words of Zhuang Ruolan.
After thinking for a moment, Mingzhu said, "Yueyao, with your intelligence, as long as you’re willing, you could definitely manage. "
Yueyao laughed, "I don’t have such intentions. Just like when Noble Consort Yu wanted the Sixth Prince to marry you as his principal wife, you were unwilling for the same reason." Noble Consort Yu wanted to increase her political clout by having her son marry Mingzhu, but both the Empress Dowager and Luo Shao had not agreed. Of course, Mingzhu herself was unwilling to marry into royalty.
Mingzhu smiled, "Alright, I won’t say anymore. As long as you don’t regret it in the future, that’s all that matters." Mingzhu was primarily concerned that Yueyao might regret it in the future, as he was the first such outstanding man in the Great Yuan Dynasty!
The most frustrated with Yueyao’s refusal of marriage was the Marquis Yongding’s Family. When the Marquis learned that Yueyao had refused the proposal, his face darkened. If not for the constant advice of his wives and his son’s steadfast unwillingness to relent, he would not have wanted to send someone to propose marriage at all. He hadn’t expected Miss Lian to be so unappreciative: "Such ingratitude, refused indeed, my Shuoshuo will not worry about finding a good girl." His son was excellent, what could he not find?
When Heping conveyed the news to Guan Jingshuo, she carefully observed him, fearing the Heir Apparent might erupt in anger. To her surprise, the Heir Apparent’s expression remained unchanged.
Guan Jingshuo simply said to Heping, "I am aware."
Heping was inwardly perplexed. What did this mean? Wasn’t Miss Lian supposed to be the love of his heart? Why did the Heir Apparent not show the slightest bit of sorrow at her refusing marriage? Heping sighed internally; the thoughts of the Heir Apparent were becoming more and more enigmatic.
While Yueyao was speaking with Mingzhu, she heard that Princess Wanhe had arrived.
Mingzhu stood up and said, "What does Princess Wanhe want by coming here?" Since the last time Mingzhu was used by Princess Wanhe, she had cut off contact with her. It could be said that Princess Wanhe was the person Mingzhu disliked the most, without exception.
Yueyao was somewhat surprised to see the malice in Princess Wanhe’s eyes.
Mingzhu, seeing Princess Wanhe’s attire, said with a smile, "Commandery Princess, you look beautiful today."
Princess Wanhe was dressed in a peach-red Brocade Hangzhou silk cross-collared summer blouse with a light purple phoenix tail skirt cinched at the waist. She wore a high bun with a Phoenix Hairpin and a blooming Peony flower on each side of her temples.
Princess Wanhe ignored Mingzhu’s words and asked Yueyao, "Why did you refuse the marriage?" She was accustomed to privilege and had never faced such a setback. She would not rest until she understood the reason.
Yueyao was surprised. What did her refusal of marriage have to do with Princess Wanhe?
Mingzhu’s expression soured. Princess Wanhe did not get along with Yueyao, and Yueyao’s refusal of marriage was none of her business. Moreover, her tone was so aggressive: "Commandery Princess, refusing a marriage is Yueyao’s personal matter, which does not require your knowledge."