The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 809 - 173: I Am Not a Coward

Chapter 809: Chapter 173: I Am Not a Coward

Pei Qian ran out from the back gate, sprinted out of the town in one go, glanced at the workshop, then looked at the farm below Taiping Mountain, and headed straight there.

Fang Liuming chased after her, watching her run away into the distance towards Taiping Mountain, feeling both distressed and thrilled. Qinqin cared so much, finally, she held him in her heart too! With this thought, his spirits lifted. Now, all he needed to do was to ask for her hand in marriage, settle the engagement, and everything would be set! He had no intentions towards Shen Rou, and he would send her back to the Shen family, ensuring nothing hindered his marriage to her!

Returning home, Fang Liuming told the guards and maids in his house about Pei Qian’s destination, instructing them to pursue her. He, on the other hand, went to ask Pei Qin for her hand in marriage.

Seeing his determination and the ease with which he entered, Shen Rou’s anxiety spread all over her body in an instant, and she stepped forward quickly, "Brother Liuming! I have already met with Madam Yuanyang, and I will go back with you!"

Fang Liuming’s expression turned cold, "Ms. Shen, if you truly wish to acknowledge me as a brother, my parents wouldn’t mind having another adopted daughter!"

Shen Rou’s heart sank, tears dripping down, "What is wrong with me that you are so ruthless towards me?"

Fang Liuming’s gaze landed on her face, "Your virtues are for someone who cherishes them to discover. As for me, I have never been that person. I love someone else, and I intend to marry only her in this lifetime!"

Shen Rou swayed unsteadily, her face turning deathly pale.

Pei Qin, with her eyelids lowered, pretended not to hear Fang Liuming’s heartfelt declaration, "Since Ms. Shen came with Liuming, then..."

"Then she can stay here for now!" Mo Heng cut her off.

Pei Qin immediately glared at him, they always said no to marrying relatives, yet this boring man still interfered! What nonsense about mutual affection, Pei Qian was just holding grudges against Bai Jinyan and Yang Boyan, and now Shen Rou came along, frustrated and distressed. Once she grows up and sees things clearly, there will be a vast forest waiting for her to choose!

Mo Heng glanced at her, his lips slightly curling up, "You all must be tired from the journey, rest a bit and have some hot soup!"

Fang Fu agreed eagerly, "Today’s a good occasion to freeload a meal!"

Lamb soup had been stewed from the morning at home, and the festival dishes were also ready. With orders given here, preparation began immediately there.

Hong Xia had Lv Chun and the guard chase after Pei Qian while she stayed behind to serve. Ever since the Jade Cabbage Sculpture at home was broken, Hong Xia had been more devoted, always keeping Pei Qian’s affairs close to her heart. She served every day and could tell that although Pei Qian verbally expressed disdain for the young master, she liked him in her heart. She had just left in anger. Thus, Hong Xia stayed to keep an eye on Shen Rou.

"The room is all cleaned up; please Ms. Shen, go freshen up and rest first!"

Shen Rou looked at Fang Liuming, knowing that if she continued in front of Pei Qin and Mo Heng, she would only humiliate herself further, and she followed Hong Xia into the house to wash up with swallowed humiliation.

As soon as she entered the room, Fang Liuming immediately asked Pei Qin for the engagement, "Cousin! I will never let Cousin Qian down! She holds me in her heart too, please bless us! I promise I will make her happy!"

"Which eye of yours saw that she holds you in her heart?" Pei Qin replied irritably.

"If she didn’t have me in her heart, she wouldn’t have gotten jealous and upset just now! Cousin, please agree!" begged Fang Liuming as he knelt lifting his robes.

Fang Fu’s expression changed, seeing his determined eyes fixed on Pei Qin, "Qinqin! Since they both have feelings for each other, and Qianqian marrying into the Fang family won’t be neglected or mistreated, and the two can surely be happy and loving, why are you still stubbornly disagreeing?"

Pei Qin’s face soured, coldly staring at Fang Liuming, "Get up! I don’t like spineless men!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Liuming immediately stood up, "Cousin! You taught me that life is full of countless hardships and obstacles, and we live to overcome them."

"Then wait until you’ve overcome me then!" Pei Qin said with a cold face.

Fang Liuming’s face stiffened, "Cousin, you’re pregnant... don’t... don’t get angry!"

Pei Qin, with a grim face, stood up and headed to the kitchen.

Fang Liuming immediately turned to Mo Heng for help. His cousin wouldn’t listen to anyone else, only her husband could... restrain her.

Mo Heng looked at him with pity, "She just needs an excuse to step down; it’s up to you to find it."

"What excuse?" asked Fang Fu. He saw that Qinqin was very stubborn.

Fang Liuming contemplated thoughtfully.

After Shen Rou finished washing up and redoing her makeup, she didn’t want to stay here. This was the home of the cousin he was proposing to; what was the point of arranging her here!? Thinking that Fang Liuming was asking to marry Pei Qin’s cousin, and the way Pei Qin and the others looked at her, just thinking about it made Shen Rou feel so humiliated she almost wanted to leave immediately.