Chapter 136: Chapter 136: He Still Has to Help the Young Lady Choose Her Future Husband

“I did not deliberately avoid the Marquis,” Fu Shinian said, “it’s just that the Marquis misunderstood earlier that I… that I have feelings for you.”

As Fu Shinian said this, her face flushed, “This is truly a great misunderstanding.”

“After I went back, I also reflected on it,” Fu Shinian said with a flushed face, “perhaps it’s because I was truly lacking boundaries when interacting with the Marquis, not maintaining the proper distance and always seeking help from the Marquis, that led to this misunderstanding.”

“After understanding this, I am very grateful that the Marquis, although feeling troubled, never rebuked me, but was instead very tolerant,” Fu Shinian said, “but since I now know my words and actions were inappropriate, having caused the Marquis to misunderstand, I should be more cautious to avoid causing the Marquis any trouble.”

“Besides, there really hasn’t been anything much lately, so I haven’t disturbed the Marquis,” Fu Shinian said.

Xiao Chengyu stiffened, his hand behind him clenched unconsciously, “Did I misunderstand?”

“Yes…” Fu Shinian said.

“You do not have feelings for me?” Xiao Chengyu asked again.

“Yes…” Fu Shinian nodded.

“Are you being sincere, Second Miss?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

“Naturally.” Fu Shinian raised her head and faced Xiao Chengyu calmly, “The Marquis is a very admirable person, like a bright and noble figure. Shinian has always admired the Marquis, but nothing more than that.”

Fu Shinian smiled embarrassedly and said, “So, the Marquis need not feel pressured or worry about being unable to respond to my feelings.”

“The Marquis is a gentle and upright person, and I appreciate that the Marquis took the time to explain it to me,” Fu Shinian said.

Xiao Chengyu only felt his heart being tightly gripped, feeling blocked, unable to speak for a long time.

“Marquis?” Fu Shinian felt a bit anxious.

The misunderstanding has been clarified, so why does Xiao Chengyu still seem unhappy?

Xiao Chengyu’s throat seemed to be gripped by someone, and after a long moment, he managed to speak with difficulty, “It was truly my own misunderstanding, Second Miss.”

Fu Shinian quickly shook her head and said, “Even if it was a misunderstanding, I think if there truly was a girl infatuated with the Marquis, and the Marquis did not reciprocate, you would explain it to her gently without letting her continue to misunderstand. This way of doing things is indeed very considerate.”

“Then…” Xiao Chengyu only felt a great sadness, a feeling both sour and aching.

This was a feeling he had never experienced before.

“Does the Second Miss have someone you like?” Xiao Chengyu asked.

Fu Shinian shook her head, “No, and marriage is a matter decided by parents. How could I engage in such private exchanges?”

Xiao Chengyu even felt an impulse, almost blurting out, “Then can you like me?”

Xiao Chengyu’s throat moved, and he said, “Speaking of which, Madam Fu should be arranging a match for you soon, right?”

Fu Shinian blushed and said, “This is a private matter of mine.”

“I apologize,” Xiao Chengyu hastily said, “that was impolite of me.”

Fu Shinian shook her head and said, “But the Marquis isn’t an outsider, there’s nothing we can’t talk about. Mother is indeed currently arranging matches for both me and my sister.”

“It’s just that recently, because of my brother’s imperial exams, she’s been too busy to think about it. After the exams are over and there’s some free time, she’ll focus on arranging matches for me and my sister.”

Xiao Chengyu nodded and suddenly said, “Is there a range of candidates?”

Seeing Fu Shinian look surprised, Xiao Chengyu continued, “There are some people and matters that Madam Fu might not be aware of. Some people appear fine on the surface and have an excellent reputation, but in private, they are morally corrupt.”

“If there’s a range of candidates, if you don’t mind, you can give me a list, and I can help investigate them thoroughly,” Xiao Chengyu said, “Marriage is a major life event and cannot be taken lightly.”

Fu Shinian thought, Xiao Chengyu really is a good person!

Even willing to help with this.

She indeed did not want to marry poorly.

“Indeed,” Fu Shinian nodded repeatedly, “like Xiao Fengxing, he had such a good reputation before, who would know that he’s such a disgraceful person.”

Seeing her nearly slip up, a person usually so gentle and soft, directly insulted Xiao Fengxing.

Xiao Chengyu wanted to smile but couldn’t, his heart only in immense pain.

The young lady didn’t like him, yet he had to help this young lady choose her future husband.

“Then I’ll trouble the Marquis,” Fu Shinian said happily.

Xiao Chengyu, of course, knew more than Madam Fu.

Seeing Fu Shinian so happy, Xiao Chengyu felt even more upset inside.

“I’ll see the Second Miss out,” Xiao Chengyu said, “and henceforth… there won’t be any misunderstandings, the Second Miss needn’t avoid me.”

“If we could interact as we did before, that would be best,” Xiao Chengyu said softly.

“The Marquis doesn’t find me troublesome?” Fu Shinian asked.

“Not at all,” Xiao Chengyu said, “in the past, there was no one to speak with me so much, having the Second Miss visit often made things livelier.”

Fu Shinian nodded, “Alright.”

Seeing her so straightforward, he knew she truly didn’t have feelings for him.

It was all his misunderstanding.

Xiao Chengyu’s heart felt even more pained.

Calling Ying Chun and Chunmian back, Xiao Chengyu escorted Fu Shinian onto the carriage.

Once Fu Shinian returned home, she happily recounted the events to Madam Fu.

Madam Fu also didn’t expect this, and couldn’t help but wonder if perhaps she had truly misunderstood the relationship between Xiao Chengyu and Fu Shinian?

The two were indeed very open and honest, with no secret relationship?

Madam Fu, feeling a bit bewildered, nodded and said, “Having Marquis Changping assist with investigation and checks is certainly better. He knows much more than your father.”

Madam Fu hurriedly called Ting Qin to grind the ink and transcribe a list.

After it was finished, she asked Fu Shinian, “If we ask the Marquis to also check on the families your sister is being considered for, will it seem like we’re taking advantage?”

Aunt Cheng, hearing this, looked towards Fu Shinian, hope and anxiety in her eyes.

When Fu Shinian mentioned that Marquis Changping was willing to help investigate, Aunt Cheng was very envious.

But ultimately said nothing.

Since Marquis Changping offered his help actively, and the subject was Fu Shinian, not Fu Mingzhu.

Aunt Cheng did not want to be seen as someone who never knows satisfaction and always seeks more.

Who would have thought Madam Fu would bring it up herself?

Even if worried that Marquis Changping might disagree, Aunt Cheng was already deeply moved.

The madam never forgets Mingzhu.

Just like Mingzhu’s name, Mingzhu, sounding so precious.

If Madam Fu didn’t agree, Mr. Fu would never have given Fu Mingzhu such a cherished name.

Fu Shinian blinked and said, “Mother, just add my sister’s matches to my list. The Marquis won’t know, and we can have him check them all together.”

Madam Fu: “…”

Aunt Cheng: “…”

So that’s possible.

“You really are…” Madam Fu paused, then chuckled, “a little clever one!”

So, Madam Fu happily added the families Fu Mingzhu was being considered for to the list as well.

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