The head of the Mu family

Chapter 203 Settling the Mind

"You're being silly~ I'm ignoring you!"

The two of them stopped reading and snuggled together, chatting quietly about everyday things.

Qingyue then took a blanket and silently retreated outside the door.

About half an hour later, the study door opened.

"Then it's settled. Tell Master Cui and Sister Mu the whole story."

I'm going back now, wait for my news~

"Yes! A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"

Huai Sheng and Qian Yan looked at each other in bewilderment.

Is this how young people talk about love these days?

"Miss Fang, please let me see you out this way."

Your personal maid is waiting outside; I'll have someone escort you back to your residence.

"Thank you so much, Sister Mu~"

Huaisheng went to see the person off, and Qianyan got up and followed from a distance.

After having Wu Shishuai, Aunt Wu, and Uncle Mo escort Miss Fang, I turned around and saw Qian Yan leading Yuan Su to greet us.

A brief remark stopped Yuan Su, who was about to speak:

"It's too late today, we should all rest."

I'll explain in more detail tomorrow~

It's a bit of a pity about Huai Sheng:

Hi~ I also wanted to gossip a bit more~

After saying that, without waiting for Yuan Su's response, she pulled Huai Sheng back to the courtyard.

The two snuggled together and talked for a long time. Qianyan had long wanted to do something she should do.

The next day, after practicing martial arts early in the morning and having breakfast, Qianyan went to handle other chores.

When Huaisheng got up at midday, had breakfast, and then called Yuansu back for lunch.

After lunch, we strolled around the garden to digest our food and talked about Miss Fang.

Yuan Su and Fang Xuying reached an agreement.

Yesterday, the two had a heart-to-heart talk in the study.

Ms. Fang broke the silence first:

Young Master Mu~

Since I've come to visit so late at night, I won't beat around the bush.

I want you to marry me!

Yuan Su was somewhat shocked, but felt no aversion towards him, and was unsure how to respond.

Miss Fang glanced at his reaction and continued:

I know you don't love me, but you don't dislike me either, right?

"Miss Fang is exceptionally talented, dignified, and well-mannered; no one would dislike her."

"Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Mu. I was just saying..."

The person whom Young Master Mu admires not only has no feelings for him, but is also destined to be with him but not to be!

A hint of shock and panic flashed across Yuan Su's eyes.

"I don't know what Miss Fang means, but I, Mu, have no one I love!"

"Hehe~ I said it out loud, so I meant no harm."

Just as you paid close attention to her every reaction, I was also constantly watching you that day.

What I'm trying to say is, since that's the case, why don't you listen to the deal I'm about to make with you?

Yuan Su remained silent, simply watching her without any expression.

"Before that day, I truly loved you."

After all, such a handsome and dashing scholar was not someone I alone could be attracted to in Ye City!

Yuan Su blushed a little at these blunt words.

"But that day when we were admiring the flowers, all my attention was on you, and I knew then that you had no feelings for me."

To be honest, it wasn't just me who was unintentional.

That's why, knowing that my grandfather would be unhappy, you deliberately said those unconventional things that day.

However, those words made me suddenly realize the truth.

After that day, I had people investigate the Mu family.

I didn't expect that everything you said was true.

Even I, as a man, would be attracted to a woman like that.

Before, I did have feelings for you.

Now, I want to marry into the Mu family.

The Mu family has two eligible men: you and Mu Rong'an.

He was good in many ways, it's just a pity he was only a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations, alas!

Yuan Su felt slightly uncomfortable upon hearing this.

"So, I want to make a deal with you."

Since you're not destined to marry the person you love, it doesn't matter who you marry.

Of course, most importantly, I have high hopes for you.

Aside from the fact that you don't have a crush on me, you are impeccable in every other way.

I believe that you can listen to what I'm saying because, aside from romantic feelings, you also admire me.

I am probably the best choice among all the women you know.

As for me, I want to marry into the Mu family, and I want to be myself from now on.

I will marry you and become your greatest support.

You don't need to worry that your secret will be discovered by your partner.

However, I have one condition.

If I have a son or a daughter in the future, one of them must take my surname, Fang!

"Good! Miss is open and honest."

I made this deal with Ms. Fang.

However, that day, I offended the Prime Minister...

"You don't need to worry about that, I have my own way of handling it."

"Prepare the betrothal gifts and wait for my message to deliver them."

Miss Fang knew it was a transaction, but she couldn't help feeling happy inside.

Yuan Su couldn't quite explain it.

However, if it were to be married, the dignified and intelligent woman before him would indeed be the best choice for him.

"I still want to ask you a question, Miss."

Given your family background, why would you choose me, or the Mu family?

Many more enlightened noble families, given time, could achieve the same with their daughter's intelligence.

"First, other families won't offend me, but the Mu family will fully support me."

In the Mu family, there are so many women who have carved out their own niche.

When I encounter thorns, someone will give me courage.

Let me talk about you next~

If an ordinary man had the opportunity you have, he would definitely choose to please my grandfather.

Then marry me and keep it from me for as long as you can.

They will try every means to use me to climb the social ladder, and once I reach a high position of power, who knows how they will treat me?

However, in the Mu family, as long as she is alive...

The people in the Mu family should not go astray.

Even if you climb to the position of your grandfather, I believe you can still stay true to yourself.

Moreover, who knows what kind of good fortune awaits me after I marry into the Mu family.

Who knows, I might even climb to a higher position before you do!

After Fang Xuying finished speaking, her eyes shone as brightly as the heart in the dark night.

Yuan Su met her gaze and felt as if he were being burned by the light in her eyes.

My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly turned my head away.

"Miss Fang's lofty ambitions are truly admirable!"

"Regarding this 'deal' with you, Miss, I sincerely wish to marry you!"

Miss Fang blushed slightly upon hearing this.

"So it is settled then."

It's late, I... I need to go home~

Miss Fang felt a little shy, and Yuan Su also felt a little embarrassed.

"Alright~ I, Mu, will escort you, Miss."

Later, Huai Sheng sent someone to take Miss Fang back, but no one knows what Miss Fang did.

Qianyan and Huaisheng exchanged a smile after hearing this:

The two of them clearly had feelings for each other, but they were both fools who didn't even realize it.

Several terms flashed through Huai Sheng's mind:

A handsome young scholar and his beautiful wife, who enter into an arranged marriage, fall in love. A noblewoman's daughter has a contract with her beautiful young scholar.

As I was thinking about it, I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Qianyan and Yuansu looked at her with strange eyes, completely bewildered.

"Huh? Why are you two looking at me like I have delusions?"

"Then why are you laughing for no reason?"

Huaisheng pulled Qianyan aside and whispered a few stories with similar plots to her.

When did you see these?

"Oh dear~ these are the kinds of stories we hear when we go to brothels~"

Qianyan affectionately tapped her forehead.

You~

But, hahaha~

"That's really true..."

Now, only Yuan Su was completely baffled.