The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1543

Chapter 1543: 1543

"Qianru is also 15 years old now," Shen Yun said earnestly. "Getting married to Chuan’er earlier would also put to rest the concerns of both our families. Why should Master Gongsun refuse such a good match? Moreover, everyone knows that Chuan’er and Qianru are engaged. If the marriage does not take place, Chuan’er might still be fine, being a man, but it would harm Miss Gongsun’s reputation. Who could bear such a responsibility?"

"My daughter Qianru has been quite upset these past several months because of Xiao Yuchuan’s affection for Su Qingyue," Gongsun Xi said before being interrupted by a gentle and pleasant female voice. "Father, Ru’er is willing to marry Xiao Yuchuan."

As soon as she finished speaking, a young woman dressed in a pinkish-green dress walked into the lobby.

One could see her floor-length skirt and her thin waist cinched with a green silk sash of the same color, further emphasizing her waist as delicate as a willow. Her hair was half done up in a bun, with the rest flowing down her back, and a butterfly adornment inserted askew among her loose locks, enhancing the allure of her large, expressive eyes and delicately made-up face, making her a vision of utmost beauty.

She took a few steps towards the Xiao couple and curtsied respectfully, "Gongsun Qianru greets Master Xiao and Lady Xiao."

"Don’t stand on ceremony!" Shen Yun quickly helped her up, generously lavishing praise, "Oh my, so this is Qianru. She indeed lives up to the reputation of extreme beauty bestowed by the outside world—’nation’s beauty and heavenly fragrance, stunning enough to make fish sink and birds fall’. Truly, she is the most beautiful woman in the world."

"Lady Xiao flatters me too much; I am not worthy of such praise," Gongsun Qianru said with a modest expression.

"Ru’er, why are you here?" Gongsun Xi asked with a frown.

"Ru’er heard from the servants that Master and Lady Xiao had come to visit," Qianru explained, "and she also learned that Lady Xiao was not feeling well. I had intended to visit Lady Xiao, but it would be improper for me to do so before becoming part of your family. Therefore, I particularly came to pay my respects."

Xiao Chonghuan joined in the praise, "Miss Gongsun conducts herself with the grace and decorum befitting a well-bred young lady. She’s nothing like Su Qingyue, that common village girl." In truth, Su Qingyue’s behavior was far from unbecoming. It’s just that in his eyes, nothing was as important as consolidating power.

Not to mention that Gongsun Qianru truly was as beautiful as a flower. Even if she were plain and unremarkable, it wouldn’t matter, as long as she wasn’t ugly, so as not to shame the Xiao Family.

"Qianru has already said she’s willing to marry Chuan’er," Shen Yun interjected promptly. "Master Gongsun, let’s just settle the marriage then."

Master Gongsun hesitated. "But Xiao Yuchuan’s heart seems to be entirely with Su Qingyue. I’m afraid that Ru’er will be mistreated in the Xiao Family."

"That is absolutely impossible." Shen Yun assured without hesitation. "My husband and I are very pleased with Qianru. With her beauty, when Chuan’er sees her, he will cherish her too much to even consider not treating her well. Qianru is the legitimate bride to be wed into our family. My husband and I have never agreed to Su Qingyue entering our home. Without the approval of the parents, her relationship with Chuan’er was nothing more than a dalliance, even less significant than that of a concubine maid. It is only because of Chuan’er’s kindness that she was granted a divorce paper."

"Father, please agree," Gongsun Qianru also urged. "These past few days, the whole capital city knows about Su Qingyue’s wicked act of patricide. The fact that Xiao Yuchuan and Master and Lady Xiao can overlook this shows they are a magnanimous family. I also admire young Master Xiao’s character. Besides, I am already engaged to young Master Xiao, and calling off the engagement would tarnish my reputation as well. Please grant us your blessing, Father."

"Alright then." Hearing his daughter speak this way and having his own concerns, Gongsun Xi still gave his consent.