She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 59: The Matchmaker Visits, A Twist in the Wedding Plans

Chapter 59: Chapter 59: The Matchmaker Visits, A Twist in the Wedding Plans

Yan Wanqing finally chose to tell Huai Yu about the Thousand Mechanisms Poison in her body, fearing her days were numbered.

"The things you want, the path you wish to take, everything you want to smooth over, I will do my best to help you. I only hope that when that day truly comes, you can treat this child as if they were your own."

Upon hearing about Yan Wanqing’s poisoning, Huai Yu was stunned. "So, the reason your health has never improved was because of the Thousand Mechanisms?"

Seeing Yan Wanqing nod, Huai Yu’s expression became very serious. "I’ve heard that there is no antidote for this poison."

"There isn’t one now, but there will be in the future." Yan Lingzhen clenched her small fists and said, staring straight at Huai Yu, "After all that has been said, do you agree to my sister’s request or not?"

"This matter is more beneficial to me, it’s impossible for me not to agree; I have been hesitant and worried about imposing on the Commandery Princess." Huai Yu said helplessly.

Yan Lingzhen snorted coldly. "That’s good, here, eat this."

She took out a bottle from her bosom, poured out a medicinal pill, and handed it to Huai Yu.

Huai Yu was stunned. "What is this?"

"Antidote Pill." Yan Lingzhen said calmly, "If you don’t agree to my sister, I will let the poison kill you."

Huai Yu took the medicinal pill expressionlessly and swallowed it directly. Now she finally understood why Yan Wanqing, when discussing matters, still brought along a little girl; it turned out to be a formidable assistant.

After taking the antidote, Huai Yu discussed with Yan Wanqing how to propose the marriage.

They had been destined for each other since childhood, so it was very easy to solve the issue with the Sun family; the only trouble was Yan Wanqing’s identity. The current Emperor had once said that if Yan Wanqing were to marry one day, he would personally grant the marriage.

"Now the Emperor is obsessed with alchemy and has long stopped handling state affairs, making an audience as difficult as reaching the sky. The Crown Prince is currently managing everything. Maybe I should meet him tomorrow, bring up this matter, and if I can get his decree, then this matter will be settled."

A strange expression passed through Yan Wanqing’s eyes, and a storm surged in her heart.

Her unborn child was indeed his, and if Huai Yu sought him out, he might overturn Township Manor.

"This is not suitable; the Crown Prince is too busy with his duties. It would be the same if I went to the palace to see the Empress," Yan Wanqing dared not let the Crown Prince know about this first.

Huai Yu did not notice her change in expression and nodded repeatedly. "You are right, seeing the Empress is indeed more secure."

"I will go back now and write a letter, send it back to the Northern Border overnight, and then I will start preparing the dowry soon."

Yan Wanqing nodded. "The sooner the better."

...

Because of the sudden arrival of this child, the situation became increasingly complicated. Yan Wanqing was so busy that she did not touch the ground and even had to embroider her wedding dress back at Lotus Garden. What she never expected was, before she could meet with the Empress, the Seventh Prince had already sent matchmakers to her door.

The matchmakers, along with a group of people, made a grand entrance into Township Manor while Yan Wanqing was discussing matters with Huai Yu.

"Who opened the door?" Yan Wanqing frowned, she had long instructed the doorman to directly refuse the matchmakers at the door, so how could they have entered with their belongings?

Cong Ge, knowing her mistress was angry, spoke anxiously. "It was the lady of the second house."

The Yan family’s Madam?

Yan Wanqing’s eyes dangerously narrowed, and her lips also turned cold.

Just then, Cong Huan ran in from outside, ecstatic, "Miss, the Seventh Prince has sent someone to propose marriage! Miss, you must come out and see!"

Yan Wanqing looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Alright, I’ll go out and see now."

She stood up and strode towards the door while Huai Yu quickly followed her.

The fact that the Seventh Prince had sent a matchmaker without any prior notice was very suspicious, especially since Yan Liu herself had opened the door. Yan Wanqing felt it necessary to suspect that the people from the second branch were playing tricks.

When she arrived at the front hall, she found that her second uncle, second aunt, and grandmother had all arrived and were neatly seated in their places.

She and her mother, Madam Sun, had only just arrived.

Yan Wanqing pursed her lips and walked in. Just as the matchmaker was about to come forward and say something pleasing, the murderous look in Yan Wanqing’s eyes made her stunned, and the words she had at the tip of her tongue were utterly unspoken.

The matchmaker felt intimidated, thinking how ferocious Princess Anping was; she was truly terrifying.

Ignoring the matchmaker, Yan Wanqing looked directly at Madam Sun, "Mother, I disagree."

"Nonsense!" Before Madam Sun could speak, the grandmother stood up and scolded loudly, "Don’t talk nonsense."

"Yes, Wanqing, you shouldn’t displease the Seventh Prince just because you had some unpleasant moments with him at Southern Mountain; after all, he is a member of the Imperial Family, and this matter needs to be considered carefully," Yan Liu pitched in.

Having heard this, Yan Wanqing snorted coldly, her gaze mocking as she glanced over, "I hear it was the second aunt who personally opened the door."

Yan Liu’s face looked somewhat unnatural. She coughed dryly and did not utter a word, as Yan An, the second uncle, quickly spoke up, "The Seventh Prince highly values you. Look at this room full of gold, silver, and jewels. If you agree to this marriage, you could simply lay back and become the Seventh Prince’s chief wife in the future."

"I said I will not marry!" Yan Wanqing clenched her fists tightly beneath her sleeves, as scenes drenched in blood from a past life suddenly overwhelmed her, making it hard for her to breathe.

The proposal had come earlier than expected; could the bad news come earlier too?

Yan Wanqing didn’t dare to think about it.

Suddenly, someone supported her by her side; only to hear Huai Yu’s somewhat effeminate young voice next to her ear, "My lord and the Princess are betrothed since childhood, and Madam of the Township Manor had personally agreed to it. Just a few days ago, I sent a letter back to the Northern Border to prepare for the grand wedding. What is the Seventh Prince’s intention? To snatch the bride?"

His voice was deep and slightly accusatory, silencing everyone in the hall.

The matchmaker frowned and looked towards Yan Liu, "What does this mean?"

Yan Liu, not expecting this, anxiously asked, "Sister-in-law, what is going on? Wasn’t it said that Wanqing was not betrothed?"

Madam Sun snorted and walked up to sit down in the main seat.

She had figured it out; the sudden proposal by the Seventh Prince was clearly the handy work of her brother-in-law and his wife.

"It wasn’t long ago, so I hadn’t informed you yet. I have already consented to Wanqing and Huai Yu’s marriage," Madam Sun said leisurely, then turned to the matchmaker, "I appreciate the Seventh Prince’s favor towards my daughter, but matters of marriage respect the order of commitment. I am truly sorry to disappoint the Seventh Crown Prince, but I hope you convey this properly when you return."

Madam Sun had straightforwardly rejected the Seventh Prince’s marriage proposal, causing Yan An to widen his eyes, thinking of the promise he had made to the Seventh Prince. Cold sweat broke on his forehead as he urgently signaled his mother with his eyes.

The old lady coughed a few times heavily, "Hold on!"

Madam Sun looked over emotionlessly, "Mother, what do you mean?"

"Matters of marriage have always respected the elders, and I feel the Seventh Prince is a better match. The Northern Border is remote, and since Wanqing is not in good health, it is better for her to stay in the Capital City."

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