Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Marriage Proposal

“Second Miss!” Jing Lai called out in a fluster.

Seeing Fu Shinian completely stunned and lost, Jing Lai hurriedly called Xiao Chengyu, “Marquis, Second Miss is scared.”

Xiao Chengyu didn’t have time to deal with the aftermath. Hearing Jing Lai’s words, he immediately dropped his long sword and turned back to find Fu Shinian.

Jing Lai picked up the sword and went to arrange for someone to handle the aftermath.

Xiao Chengyu saw Fu Shinian’s pale face and lack of reaction and hurriedly shouted, “Shinian, Shinian!”

“Shinian, it’s okay now, don’t think about it, don’t think.” Xiao Chengyu was extremely anxious but didn’t dare to touch her.

He raised and lowered his hand; there were too many people here, and he couldn’t ruin Fu Shinian’s reputation.

But seeing Fu Shinian at this moment, he only wanted to hold her in his arms and protect her.

Until Gu Yunze brought Fu Mingzhu over, others also rushed over.

“Shinian!” Fu Mingzhu got off the horse and hugged Fu Shinian tightly, “It’s okay, I’m here, Shinian!”

“Boo hoo hoo…” Fu Shinian covered her face in Fu Mingzhu’s arms.

Xiao Chengyu felt extremely guilty, “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have done it in front of Shinian.”

Gu Yunze shook his head, “The situation was urgent just now. Luckily, the Marquis acted decisively, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

Fu Mingzhu also understood and didn’t blame Xiao Chengyu.

Unable to salute while holding Fu Shinian, Fu Mingzhu could only nod and say, “Thank you, Marquis, for saving Shinian.”

Xiao Chengyu shook his head, “At that time, Miss… Second Miss and I were standing together, it doesn’t count as saving.”

“In any case, if the Marquis hadn’t protected her, Shinian would have been…” Fu Mingzhu took a deep breath, “We must thank you.”

“Marquis, about the horse…” Jing Lai asked softly.

The horse suddenly went mad, especially with Xiao Chengyu present, and with Xiao Fengxing and Lin Qingqing arriving for no reason, Jing Lai couldn’t help but suspect some conspiracy.

“Investigate.” Xiao Chengyu said in a deep voice, “How could the horse go mad for no reason?”

“Yes.” Jing Lai, although he had people carry the horse away, arranged for guards to keep the horse secure, not allowing anyone to approach.

Fortunately, the Marquis always travels with enough guards.

Especially reminded by Fu Shinian, knowing that Xiao Fengxing might have done something somewhere.

The old madam had instructed the Marquis to always take sufficient guards no matter where he went, better safe than sorry.

But if there was danger, at least there was some protection.

“Additionally, I gathered everyone from the stable in one place and arranged for guards to watch over them.” Jing Lai said.

“Well done.” Xiao Chengyu nodded and said to Fu Changqin, “Send them back to the manor first.”

After such an incident today, naturally, nobody was in the mood for horseback riding.

Gu Yunze said, “I’ll stay and investigate with the Marquis.”

The horse initially rushed toward Fu Mingzhu; he had reason to suspect that if it were deliberate, the other party intended to harm Fu Mingzhu.

Gu Yunze’s mind first envisioned Lin Qingqing’s face.

Xiao Chengyu nodded, no longer wary of Gu Yunze now.

Moments ago, Gu Yunze, to save Fu Mingzhu, directly held her, and they rolled on the ground a few times.

Such an intimate posture, witnessed by many; Gu Yunze would inevitably have to marry Fu Mingzhu.

Even if both parties decided to let it go and not discuss marriage, Gu Yunze and Fu Shinian had no future.

Though Fu Shinian liked Gu Yunze very much, Xiao Chengyu couldn’t help but feel depressed thinking about it.

Even if they had no future, he still felt gloomy.

“Also, could Mr. Fu kindly escort my sister back to the manor.” Gu Yunze said.

Even though Gu Lingyi was some distance away, she was frightened too. Gu Yunze couldn’t rest assured letting her return alone, even with servants accompanying her.

“Little General Gu, rest assured.” Gu Yunze having rescued his sister, although follow-up matters still needed discussions between the Gu family and the Fu family, Fu Changqin remained grateful to Gu Yunze.

Gu Yunze nodded, pulling Gu Lingyi aside, “Go back and explain everything to our mother clearly, and let her propose marriage to Big Miss at the Fu family as soon as possible.”

“Alright.” Gu Lingyi nodded, “Don’t worry, brother. By the time you get back today, everything will be settled.”

Gu Yunze: “…”

Fu Changqin took the group away first, leaving Xiao Chengyu and Gu Yunze to investigate.

Lin Qingqing and Xiao Fengxing couldn’t help but look back again as they left.

Fu Changqin first sent Gu Lingyi back to the Gu Mansion, then the group returned to the Fu family.

On the way, Fu Changqin sent someone ahead to call the doctor.

By the time they returned to the manor, the doctor had also arrived.

Seeing this, Madam Fu hurriedly asked, “What happened? Why call a doctor? Weren’t you all riding horses? Why are you back so soon? Is anyone hurt?”

“The younger sisters were frightened, especially Mingzhu and Shinian.” Fu Changqin said.

“I’m alright, but Shinian was most startled.” Fu Mingzhu said.

“Didn’t I ask you to take good care of them? How could they get frightened?” Madam Fu blamed.

“Mother, let the doctor check them first and prescribe something to calm their nerves. Send them to rest, and then I’ll explain everything to you in detail.” Fu Changqin, uncharacteristically steady at this moment, said.

Fu Mingzhu quickly interjected, “It’s not brother’s fault. There was a horse at the stable that suddenly went mad and charged violently. Thankfully, Little General Gu and the Marquis were there, so nothing happened. Only that Shinian was seriously frightened.”

“Si Kang and Liqing, are you alright?” Madam Fu asked hastily, “Were you hurt?”

Yan Sikang said, “Aunt, rest assured, we were some distance away and not scared. But seeing that crazy horse rush at Cousin Mingzhu and then Cousin Shinian was terrifying. We were worried but couldn’t help at all.”

“It’s alright then.” Madam Fu said, “Liqing must have been scared too. Let the doctor check you as well later on.”

Mrs. Yan hurried over upon hearing the news, wiping tears as she expressed her concern.

The doctor examined Fu Shinian and the other two, prescribing them each three calming prescriptions.

“Second Miss is much more severely frightened, I’ll prescribe another one, to be taken before sleep to aid rest.” The doctor said.

After sending off the doctor, Madam Fu arranged for someone to brew the medicine and told Fu Shinian and the others to rest.

Only then did Fu Changqin explain everything to Madam Fu thoroughly.

“Could it be Lin Qingqing’s doing?” Madam Fu, upon hearing, immediately suspected Lin Qingqing since the mad horse first rushed at Fu Mingzhu.

“The Marquis and Little General Gu stayed behind at the horse stable to investigate, waiting for them to find some results.” Fu Changqin said, “However… Little General Gu, to save Mingzhu, held her in his arms…”

Madam Fu sighed, “We’ll see when the Gu family comes to propose marriage.”

“Luckily, the Gu family had intentions to marry Mingzhu before.” Madam Fu said, “This way, it’s not forcing Gu Yunze to reluctantly marry.”

Rescuing someone and being forced to marry them.

Fu Changqin pursed his lips, “In my opinion, Gu Yunze might actually be happy. Originally, our family didn’t relent, but now we have no choice but to marry.”

“I just don’t know if Mingzhu likes it.” Fu Changqin sighed, “I really don’t want Mingzhu forced into marriage.”

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