Chapter 151: Chapter 151: Marriage Proposal

“I sincerely ask the second young lady to also consider me,” Xiao Chengyu earnestly said, “Don’t make a decision so quickly to choose someone else.”

Fu Shinian: “…”

“I never thought about this before…”

“Then consider it in the future,” Xiao Chengyu said.

Fu Shinian: “…”

What should she say? Even if she agreed, it wouldn’t matter; her mother was against it.

No, how could she even think about agreeing?

She… she had never considered it before.

Xiao Chengyu bowed to Fu Shinian again and said, “I am truly sincere in wanting to marry the second young lady as my wife. If I could have her as my wife, I would dedicate my entire life to her, and never stray nor have a divided heart.”

After saying this, Xiao Chengyu then walked out.

Fu Changqin was really curious about what Xiao Chengyu had said to Fu Shinian.

Why were both of their faces red?

“Brother Changqin, I have important matters to discuss with Madam Fu,” Xiao Chengyu said again.

Fu Changqin blinked.

More important matters?

Today the Marquis has so many important matters!

The two went towards Madam Fu.

Chunmian and Chunyu huddled around Fu Shinian’s side.

“Miss, what did the Marquis say?”

They were not as slow to react as Fu Changqin; they had already picked up on some clues.

Fu Shinian’s face turned red as she said, “Nothing… nothing.”

“Miss, the Marquis has been acting very unusually recently,” Chunmian said, “I observed that he wasn’t going to Law Temple today just to pray for the young master.”

It sounds hard to believe.

When did Marquis Changping become so close with the young master and able to pray for him?

“It seems like… seems like…” Chunyu nodded and muttered, “He went for you, Miss…”

Fu Shinian’s face turned even redder.

Now Chunmian and Chunyu had fewer doubts.

“Miss, could it be that the Marquis is… proposing?” Chunmian asked.

“I don’t know.” Fu Shinian muttered.

Who knows what Xiao Chengyu was thinking?

Anyway, if he doesn’t propose, she’ll pretend it never happened.

But why is her heart still beating so fast?

Meanwhile, Xiao Chengyu returned to Madam Fu, who was surprised and said, “Back so soon?”

Perhaps their garden was too small to wander around.

“Madam Fu,” Xiao Chengyu said, “What do you think of the contents on this list?”

“I am almost finished looking through it.” Speaking of this, Madam Fu couldn’t help but say, “It’s admirable that the Marquis even found out about the eldest son of Mr. Zheng’s habits…”

Outside, Mr. Zheng would never act so carefree for the sake of his image; he must hold it in, and only relax at home.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Chengyu could find this out.

“After all, it concerns the long-term companionship with the second young lady. People reveal the most when they’re relaxed in private, and we can’t let the second young lady endure such unpleasantness for her entire life,” Xiao Chengyu said, disapprovingly not mentioning the rest, “the smell is also not good.”

“Indeed,” Madam Fu nodded.

“Madam Fu.” Xiao Chengyu suddenly bowed.

Madam Fu was shocked and quickly stood up, “Marquis, what are you doing?”

“Madam Fu, I… am fond of the second young lady,” Xiao Chengyu said, “I wish to propose to her and hope for your approval.”

“This…” Madam Fu backed up two steps in shock.

“Marquis, your words are… rather sudden. Moreover, without a matchmaker, you personally say this; I really wasn’t prepared.”

“Yes, but if I don’t tell you, it would be even more impolite, so I need to clarify it with you,” Xiao Chengyu said, “I am now twenty-four, have no bad habits, and have no mistresses or concubines in my residence. I wish to form an alliance between our families, and if I could marry the second young lady, she would be my only one in this life, and I would never take a concubine.”

Madam Fu didn’t expect Xiao Chengyu could say such things.

“Marquis, your health…”

“In the past, I didn’t dare to marry because I didn’t want to burden others. But now my health has improved, and today at Law Temple, I also asked Master Purin to check, and he said my health is now like that of a normal person, with no risk of relapse. If there is anything wrong, it’s only human-caused.”

“So I dare to tell you this,” Xiao Chengyu said, “If I could marry the second young lady, I would entrust the entire Marquis’ mansion to her.”

Madam Fu gasped, Xiao Chengyu’s words were…

“Marquis, forgive my directness,” Madam Fu said, “If there’s anything inappropriate, I hope you won’t mind. After all, when it comes to Shinian’s affairs, I absolutely cannot handle it lightly and brush it aside.”

“I understand,” Xiao Chengyu said, “Madam, please feel free to speak.”

Madam Fu held her breath before saying, “Although the Marquis’ health is good now, he was frail for more than twenty years, and perhaps his health foundation is somewhat damaged.”

“Thus, could it affect offspring?” Madam Fu asked.

“Forgive my directness, but Master Xiao has been eyeing the Marquis position, and if the Marquis lives a long life, he can keep the position.” Madam Fu said, “But, what about the future? If Shinian has no child to rely on and the position is lost, what should be done then?”

“Madam, rest assured, I… there is no issue with offspring.” Xiao Chengyu said, blushing slightly.

“Actually, my mother has never abandoned the idea of me marrying. When I was weak, she thought it would be nice if I could leave descendants.” Xiao Chengyu explained, “So she specifically asked the doctor.”

Madam Fu: “…”

She really didn’t know what to say at this moment.

“The Marquis is noble, and having interest in Shinian is truly an honor for our family,” Madam Fu said, “However, this matter is rather too sudden.”

“I understand,” Xiao Chengyu said, “I do not seek an immediate reply from Madam, I only wish for Madam to consider the Marquis’ household when contemplating the second young lady’s marriage.”

Madam Fu took a deep breath, Xiao Chengyu’s words indeed showed great humility.

After seeing off Xiao Chengyu, Madam Fu quickly went to find Fu Shinian.

Seeing Madam Fu approach, Fu Shinian inexplicably felt guilty and quickly stood up, “Mother.”

“It seems the Marquis has already spoken to you,” Madam Fu understood from Fu Shinian’s reaction.

“What is Mother referring to?” Fu Shinian asked, probing.

Madam Fu glared at her, “At this point, you’re still pretending? You said to me at the start that you had no personal feelings with the Marquis and didn’t like him…”

“I really don’t,” Fu Shinian muttered, “It’s he who likes me.”

Madam Fu: “…”

That statement is not incorrect.

“When did Marquis Changping say this to you?” Madam Fu asked.

“When he came to the residence today, he told me,” Fu Shinian said.

“Didn’t I ask your elder brother to accompany you? Was he there?” Madam Fu questioned, “How did he handle it?”

“My brother didn’t know what the Marquis was going to say either, he thought it was an important matter, so he retreated a little,” Fu Shinian explained, “But my brother was standing where he could see us. My brother is quite reliable in this regard.”

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