Chapter - 34

As soon as Fang Zhichen returned to the small courtyard where he lived, he hurriedly sent someone to find the Pei Clan.

The Pei Clan came in dejectedly and said, "Son, I'm afraid your marriage with Miss Yu is not going to happen."

Fang Zhichen's face was filled with anxiety, but when he heard this, he immediately laughed and asked, "Did something happen?"

"Your birth characters are not compatible. They said that it was a forced marriage, and there will be disasters in the future. If it is serious, it will harm your children. Therefore, this marriage is not going to happen. The Family Yu has returned the marriage invitation. "

"Mother, why don't you send my marriage invitation back to them?"

"What's there to do? The one who showed you your birth characters is the master of the Baiyun Monastery, who is known as a living immortal. He can't be wrong." The Pei Clan waved their hands.

"Your son wants you to marry the eldest daughter of the Family Yu with the marriage invitation." Fang Zhichen's ears were so red that they were dripping blood. He stammered, "Your son saw her by the lake just now. I really, really like her. Mother, please give me your blessings."

The Pei Clan was happy at first, but then they hesitated. "Son, it's good that you are willing to marry the eldest daughter of the Family Yu, but she can't do anything. Who will take care of your backyard? Who will give birth to your children? Who will take care of you? These are all big problems. You can't make decisions on impulse! No matter how beautiful she is, she can't live with it, can she? "

Fang Zhichen was in a difficult position, but he couldn't forget Yu Xiang's charming face. After thinking for a while, he said, "Mother, let's welcome Cousin Yu into the family first. Let her help me take care of my backyard and give birth to my children. Miss Yu can be my wife with peace of mind. "

If it weren't for the imperial court's salt tax inspection, the Pei Clan would have ordered their son to marry their niece instead of trying to use his marriage as a bargaining chip. Hearing this, Fang Zhichen was overjoyed. He clapped his hands and said, "That's good, that's good. Let's do that. I'll write a letter to Eldest Sister and ask her to prepare as soon as possible. "

Her brother-in-law from the Pei Clan had passed away early, leaving her sister and a daughter of the first wife to lead a difficult life. The Pei Clan had a deep relationship with her, so they helped her to buy a house nearby to take care of her. Their niece was also brought back to the family from a young age and raised as their own daughter. Although the two sisters didn't say it explicitly, they both had the intention of getting married. Although she had entered the family as a concubine, Yu Xiang was just a decoration. If she explained it clearly to her sister, she would definitely agree.

Fang Zhichen thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Don't. Let's wait until Miss Yu is married before marrying my cousin. Otherwise, Family Yu will be unhappy."

The members of the Pei Clan were unhappy. They sneered, "What right does Family Yu have to be unhappy? It is the good fortune of his family that we are willing to take the cripple. You are His Majesty's handpicked Tanhua. Not only are you brimming with talent and handsome appearance, but you also have a boundless future. Which family's daughter can't you marry? If I am willing to let my good son marry their cripple, their family should be secretly happy. "

The members of the Pei Clan patted their son's shoulder and continued, "Son, don't look at her family's high status. With Yu Xiang's qualifications, I'm afraid that no one will want her in this lifetime. Marrying her is only a temporary measure. In the future, when your father gets out of his predicament and you have a meteoric rise, we can't let a cripple take over the position of the family's matriarch. Because of your situation, I can also submit a letter to the clan elders to fight for the position of a second wife for Qian 'er. Once we get her, she will be at our mercy. "

Fang Zhichen felt that his confidence was lacking. He waved his hand and said, "No, no. If Marquis Yongle finds out, he will come knocking on our door."

"If he wants to ruin Yu Xiang's reputation and make no one dare to marry her in this lifetime, he can just come knocking on our door. Do you think our family will be afraid of him? Don't worry, I've already asked around. He dotes on Yu Xiang very much and protects her like she's his treasure. Once Yu Xiang is in our hands, it means that we have grasped his weakness. Even if he wants to get rid of the rats, he will have to consider the jade bottle, right? When the time comes, whether you want to be stationed in the capital or be promoted or transferred, you can go to him. For the sake of Yu Xiang, there is no reason for him to refuse. "

The Pei Clan's wishful thinking crackled loudly.

Fang Zhichen thought about it carefully and felt that it was right. A married daughter was like spilled water. If they wanted their daughter to have a good life, shouldn't they treat their son-in-law well? Although Yu Xiang's family was prominent and it wouldn't be difficult for her to divorce, her situation was very different from others. She was a cripple. If she really left the Fang Clan, her life would be over and she would only end up alone. With how much Yu Pinyan doted on her, he wouldn't be willing to part with her no matter what.

The more the mother and son thought about it, the more they felt that this matter was feasible. They immediately went to find the old madam to exchange marriage notes. Suddenly, they felt that if they were too impatient, it wouldn't look good on them. They could only endure for the time being.

On the other hand, Yu Siyu also heard that her great marriage had fallen through. She hated the old madam to the bone. She hid in her room and pondered for half a day before finally coming up with a solution.

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Yu Xiang didn't know that the mother and son of the Pei Clan were already thinking about her. After drinking tea and sending off The Ninth Princess and Fan Jiaojiao, she let the maidservant push her back leisurely.

Seeing that the small courtyard where she lived was almost within reach, a gentle and sweet voice sounded from behind her. "Xiang'er, can I have a word with you?"

Yu Xiang turned around to look. She frowned and thought for a moment before hesitantly saying, "Chang Yafu?"

It had been three years since they last saw each other, and Chang Yafu had grown even more beautiful. However, in front of Yu Xiang, Chang Yafu was no longer beautiful. Her incomparably beautiful face immediately looked a little tacky.

Chang Yafu forced a smile and spoke again. "Xiang'er, can I have a word with you?"

Yu Xiang could roughly guess what she was going to say. She used her fingertips to touch the corner of her lips and said, "Then let's go."

The master and servants followed Chang Yafu to the small courtyard where she lived. However, she was determined not to enter the house for a long chat. She only stopped under the large locust tree in the courtyard and quietly gazed at the misty mountain range in the distance. Her posture was extremely leisurely.

Chang Yafu saw that she had no intention of initiating a conversation, so he could only disperse the servants in the courtyard. He also hinted at Yu Xiang's two maidservants to stand further away.

Tao Hong's Liu Lu stood firm.

Chang Yafu looked pleadingly at Yu Xiang. Yu Xiang lazily waved her hand. Only then did the two of them leave. They walked to the entrance of the courtyard and stood on the left and right like two door gods. Their eyes were unblinking as they stared at their master.

"If you have something to say, just say it. I don't have the time to listen to you beat around the bush." Yu Xiang raised her chin.

Chang Yafu originally wanted to exchange a few pleasantries before getting to the main topic, but when he heard this, he hurriedly said, "Xiang'er, I'm going to be removed from the server in a month. You know this too, right?"

"I know." Yu Xiang lowered her head to admire her bright red nails.

"Can you help me send this letter to your older brother? Back then, it was my father's idea. I'm just a weak woman. How could I make the decision? I could only be manipulated by others. My feelings for your older brother are definitely not fake. After so many misunderstandings, he has to give me a chance to explain. You see, I'm already nineteen this year. If he wants to break off the engagement, how would I have the face to see anyone in this lifetime? You're also a girl, so you should be able to understand my difficulties. Back then, Older Sister let you down. Older Sister has long known that she was wrong. Please help Older Sister this time. " When she spoke of her sorrow, Chang Yafu's tears flowed out. With both hands, he presented an exquisite envelope that emitted a fragrance.

"I'm sorry. I've never thought of getting married in this lifetime. I really can't understand your difficulties." Yu Xiang blinked her feline eyes. Her expression was innocent and ignorant, but her mood had long since been ruined.

Chang Yafu's sorrowful expression stiffened slightly.

Yu Xiang's lips curled up into a mocking smile. She continued, "Don't play this trick of injuring yourself to gain my confidence. You want to marry my older brother? Why don't you take a look in the mirror and see if you're worthy? Can your father force you to address the legitimate daughter of the third branch as your sister? Can your father force you to be close to Third Aunt, as close as mother and daughter? Can your father force you to exchange tokens of love with Yu Pinhong during the Lantern Festival? You already have one foot in his doorstep. Do you think that I, Marquis Yongle, don't know anything? Why don't you think about what my grandfather did in the past? He had so many subordinates under his command. My older brother remembers every single one of your scandals. On one hand, you're whispering sweet nothings to Yu Pinhong, and on the other, you're holding onto my older brother and refusing to let go. Aren't you afraid that you'll fall to your death? "

Chang Yafu's tears were startled back.

Yu Xiang brushed away her hand that was holding the letter. She raised her eyebrows and said, "Back then, my older brother was still a commoner, but Third Uncle was already the Minister of Appointments. Yu Pinhong became a Grand Scholar and was praised by the Emperor as a 'young hero'. It's understandable that your Duke Jingguo Fu thought that his family could inherit the title of nobility. Don't talk to me about love or anything like that. I feel ashamed for you. In the end, it's just for your own selfish desires. If you were willing to give my older brother a word of encouragement and a good face when he was in despair, I wouldn't be so harsh to you today. "

She lowered her head and took out five taels of silver from her purse. She stuffed it into Chang Yafu's hand and earnestly said, "Next year is the Empress Dowager's seventieth birthday. In order to pray for the Empress Dowager, the Emperor wishes to pardon the world. Third Uncle's family will definitely be able to return from the land of exile. You and Yu Pinhong will be able to continue your previous fate. I'll say congratulations first. Please, I'll help you pay for the Iceman's silver. You mustn't be polite with me. "After saying this, she even gave him an incomparably sweet smile.

Older brother is such an outstanding man. What kind of wife can't he have? Why would he want a vain and fickle woman like you? If you can't treat him wholeheartedly, if you can't trust him wholeheartedly, if you can't give him strength at a critical moment, if you can't pour all your love into him and let him be happy for the rest of his life. I'm sorry, please go in peace!

The young girl's smile was clearly so charming and moving, but in Chang Yafu's eyes, it was more repulsive than an evil spirit. Although he already knew that her temper was perverse and not easy to deal with, he didn't expect her to use such crude and vicious words to attack him. However, everything she said was the truth, leaving Chang Yafu unable to refute. He only felt that his clothes had been stripped off and his body was exposed in front of everyone's eyes. He had nowhere to hide. But if she didn't look for Yu Xiang, who else would be able to make Yu Pinyan listen to her words? She had no other choice!

Chang Yafu blankly held the five taels of silver, his fingertips trembling violently. She thought that Yu Pinyan didn't know about the things she did, but it turned out that he knew everything. He was just treating her as a joke.

If it was a joke, then it was a joke. It was fine even if he looked at it for a lifetime. She definitely couldn't let the Family Yu break off the engagement. Otherwise, the Duke Jingguo fu's reputation would be ruined and she wouldn't have the face to see anyone again. Moreover, Yu Pinyan currently held the high position of commander in the capital. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that his power was monstrous. If she broke off this engagement, where would she go to find a husband more outstanding than Yu Pinyan? Rather than becoming the laughingstock of the entire Great Han Dynasty, she would rather become the laughingstock of Marquis Yongle. When she had a firm foothold in the future, she would settle today's humiliation.

Yu Xiang could see the strong unwillingness in her eyes, but he didn't think much of it. He waved his hand to call Tao Hong, Liu Lu, over. However, he didn't expect that many insects would suddenly fall from the trees, drenching her head and face. Moreover, a resentful voice came from above, "You actually dare to humiliate my older sister like this. I'll let you have a taste of my power!"