Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 837 Boudoir Secrets in the Springtime (2)

Chapter 837: Chapter 837 Boudoir Secrets in the Springtime (2)

"Oh my, these two are exceptionally striking!"

"..."

Several women echoed the remark, all praising Mo Yan and Xiao Ruiyuan for their good looks. No matter the era, beautiful people always attract more attention.

The woman who was refuted earlier did not take offense. Watching Chu Heng converse with Mo Qingze, she whispered, "With Sir Xiao’s engagement to the Yan girl having the Crown Prince himself acting as the matchmaker, and the negotiation being held with the Mo Family, it’s all the more respectable. But the absence of Sir Xiao’s parents does raise questions. Could it be that the Xiao Family’s lord and lady disapprove of the Yan girl and have reservations about this marriage?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone who heard them looked at the woman and pondered over the issue.

Seeing this, Aunt Cai reproached in a low voice, "On such a joyous occasion, you shouldn’t spout nonsense! If Sir Xiao’s parents disapproved, would we even be having this engagement ceremony today? Regardless, the match is personally arranged by the Crown Prince. Aside from the Emperor, who would dare to object?"

Upon hearing this, those who harbored doubts suddenly realized the truth: right, the match is arranged by the Crown Prince. Even if the Xiao Family’s lord and lady truly disapproved, they wouldn’t dare to object openly. Once the Yan girl is married into the Xiao Family, they would likely have to treat her with great honor out of deference to the Crown Prince. Would the Crown Prince ever make a mistake in matchmaking? Of course not!

Now clearer on the intricacies involved, no one any longer thought that Miss Mo was out of Xiao Ruiyuan’s league. Instead, they commended her fortune and were secretly happy for her.

Amidst the whispers of the crowd, Mo Qingze accepted the betrothal letter from the matchmaker, smiling as he received Xiao Ruiyuan’s kowtow. Thus, he acknowledged him as his prospective son-in-law. From then on, the marriage between the two families was settled.

Concerned that Emperor Huian might interfere and also eager for his older cousin to marry and have children soon, Chu Heng pretended not to see Xiao Ruiyuan signaling to him and said with a smile, probing Mo Qingze, "Hanzhang is without a confidante by his side, and I am truly worried. How about setting the wedding date for May? I wonder what Mr. Mo thinks of this?"

Mo Qingze replied with a slight smile, showing respect, "Normally when the Crown Prince makes a request, Mo Someone would not dare to delay. But my young daughter does have many inadequacies. Please allow me to keep her for another two years, to properly instruct her."

This stance, neither servile nor overbearing, did not change just because he was dealing with the Crown Prince. The reason for declining was two-fold: Mo Qingze truly did not wish for his eldest daughter to marry too early, and, since women who marry and bear children too young are likely to harm their health, he naturally did not want his beloved daughter to suffer from illnesses in the future.

Anticipating such a response, Chu Heng was not angry but still unwilling to give up, continuing to persuade, "Miss Mo is exceptionally perceptive and wise, and she conducts herself very appropriately—a suitable wife for the Xiao Family indeed! Moreover, Hanzhang deeply loves Miss Mo. Once they are married, Hanzhang will certainly cherish her like a precious pearl, not letting her suffer the slightest grievance. Mr. Mo can rest assured, or else, I will not spare him."

As he spoke, he signaled Xiao Ruiyuan with a glance, urging him to express his intentions to his future father-in-law to hasten bringing the bride home.

Xiao Ruiyuan appreciated his cousin’s efforts, but knowing that his future father-in-law was unlikely to relent, he gave Chu Heng a slight shake of the head without saying a word.

Mo Qingze pretended not to notice the signals between Xiao Ruiyuan and Chu Heng, but inside he was very pleased with Xiao Ruiyuan’s restraint from pressuring for an early wedding. Reluctantly, he conceded, "I trust Hanzhang’s feelings for my daughter. However, setting the wedding for May is truly too hasty. If Hanzhang can wait, let’s discuss setting a date this time next year."

"This..." Chu Heng was dissatisfied internally and was about to speak when Xiao Ruiyuan preempted him, saying, "I’ll follow Uncle Mo’s arrangements!"