nycdaug Chapter 221 Finale 3
Chapter 221 Finale 3
After 3 PM, the guests all went home.
Zisu kept her uncle behind, and the two strolled through the peach grove. Zisu then asked Yu Zhe, "Uncle, tell me the truth, what are your feelings for Princess Jiahe?"
Yu Zhe couldn't help but laugh, and reached out to tap Zisu on the head: "You little rascal, you actually dare to mess with your uncle! Today, you had Princess Jiahe take me to Rongrui Hall, was that all planned in advance?"
Zisu chuckled and said, "Uncle, I'm doing this all for you! I've been observing Princess Jiahe for a year now, spending almost every day with her, so I know her quite well. Her greatest strength is her kind heart and pure mind. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been bullied so badly by her ex-husband and his concubines in the past."
You must understand, she's the younger sister of Prince Duan, the dignified Princess Jiahe, not some destitute or helpless girl. Of course, the reason she was bullied so much before was not only because she was kind-hearted and pure-minded, but also because she was weak. However, after experiencing so much, she has matured dramatically! In the past year, I have intentionally guided her, helping her change a lot, becoming stronger and more cheerful.
I've put a lot of effort into helping her recover; now she's young and beautiful, and has a great mindset. I think Princess Jiahe is a perfect match for my uncle. If he marries her, he won't have to worry about her harming Han'er and Zhen'er. Knowing her as I do, I'm sure she'll be very filial and caring towards my grandmother. Now, it all depends on my uncle's feelings, whether he's interested in her.
Uncle, let me say one last thing: please don't force yourself. It's very important that you have feelings for her! With your current status and position, there's no need to force yourself. There are plenty of good women in this world. I hope you find someone you love and who is the most suitable life partner for you!
Hearing this, Yu Zhe was deeply moved and also felt ashamed. He was already quite old, yet his niece was still worrying about him. After a moment's thought, he nodded: "Yes, seeing Princess Jiahe this time, seeing her so elegant and beautiful, to be honest, I was somewhat moved. Now, you say her character is impeccable. If she also has feelings for me, I think she would be a good candidate for a wife!"
Zisu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with a smile: "Alright, I'll test her. If she also likes Uncle, then this matter can basically be settled!"
Yu Zhe couldn't help but worry and asked, "But won't this mess up the generational hierarchy? How will you address her from now on?"
Zisu couldn't help but laugh: "The Princess suggests that I still call you Uncle and treat her as my aunt. In daily life, we can consciously be vague about how we address each other and get away with it!"
"You little devil!" Yu Zhe couldn't help but reach out and poke her forehead hard with his finger.
Zisu: "Uncle, after you go back, discuss it with Grandma. Once I've figured out her feelings, I'll give you my answer as soon as possible! Before I can find out her feelings, I need to know Grandma's attitude and my parents' attitude."
Yu Zhe: "Alright, this is a big deal, we should consult your maternal grandmother and your parents first. We should also let Yu Han know."
Zisu: "Yes, Uncle, you're in charge of telling Grandma that I'll handle things with Han'er and her parents! If Grandma doesn't agree, please let me know, Uncle, and I'll personally go to persuade her, or bring her to the Prince's Mansion to stay for a few days."
Yu Zhe: "Alright, thank you for your trouble!" He still felt quite ashamed in front of Zisu. Ever since the child was ten years old, she had been planning for his safety and future. Now, she was even worrying about his marriage.
Yu Zhe returned to the Yu residence and told Old Madam Yu about it that very evening.
Madam Yu was taken aback: "You mean, Jin'er's aunt? Oh dear, wouldn't that mess up the generations? That won't do, that's not good!"
Speaking of Princess Jiahe, she had met her once ten days ago; she was a very nice woman. Young and beautiful, kind and approachable, she truly liked her. However, now that this was the case, should Zisu call her aunt or maternal aunt in the future? Those were different generations!
Yu Zhe laughed: "Mother, finding a suitable one isn't easy. Since Zisu thinks so highly of Princess Jiahe, she must have many merits. Besides, I have a good impression of her; I think she must be a kind woman. These days, finding a kind and pure-hearted woman is not easy!"
"I'm not worried about anything else, except finding a two-faced woman who will harm Yu Han and Zhen'er, and might even abuse my mother. If that's the case, I'd rather not get married! If Princess Jiahe is truly that good, if I miss this opportunity, I might never find such a good woman again. As for the complicated relationships, I admit that, but we have absolutely no blood relation to her!"
Hearing her son say this, Madam Yu thought for a moment and suddenly felt enlightened: "You're right. We're not related to her by blood. Our relationship is much simpler than that of cousins who get married!"
Yu Zhe: "Yes, it's definitely much simpler. If I marry my uncle's cousin, I won't be able to call him uncle anymore; I'll have to call him father-in-law!"
With that thought, the last bit of hesitation in Yu Zhe's heart vanished instantly.
After Yu Zhe left, Zi Su's father and mother, as well as Shangguan Rui and Shangguan Zhi, stayed at the Prince's Mansion for dinner.
After seeing Yu Zhe off, Zi Su immediately went to talk to her father and mother.
Upon hearing Zisu's words, Madam Yu was also taken aback: "What? You said you want your uncle to be with Princess Jiahe? Oh dear, did I hear that right?"
Zisu smiled and nodded: "Yes, Mother."
Madam Yu quickly waved her hand, "This is inappropriate, absolutely inappropriate! Wouldn't this mess up the relationships?"
Shangguan Mufeng disagreed: "I think it's fine. Anyway, they're not related by blood. How many families have sons who marry their cousins? Wouldn't that make the relationships between these families even more complicated? Besides, they're all blood relatives!"
Zisu couldn't help but clap her hands and laugh: "Oh, Father is quite open-minded! Father is right, this is the proper etiquette. Since we are not related by blood and do not share the same surname, there is nothing to worry about!"
Madam Yu couldn't help but glare at her husband and daughter, and said with a smile, "Fine, as long as your uncle and your grandmother have no objections, I won't object either! Princess Jiahe is a good person, kind and strong, and is indeed a very good candidate."
Zisu: "Hey, that solves all the problems! Grandma doesn't object, and Uncle has a good impression of Princess Jiahe! Now, we just need to test Princess Jiahe's feelings. If she likes Uncle too, then everything will be perfect!"
The eldest princess found an opportunity to probe Princess Jiahe's intentions.
"Jiahe, what do you think of Zisu's uncle, Lord Yu?" the princess asked directly.
Princess Jiahe was taken aback by these words: "What does the princess mean by this?"
The Eldest Princess: "I just wanted to ask you, do you have any feelings for Lord Yu?"
Princess Jiahe blushed immediately: "Hmm, Lord Yu is quite good."
The Eldest Princess: "If Lord Yu were to propose marriage to you, would you agree?"
Princess Jiahe quickly waved her hand: "That's impossible. If Lord Yu wanted to get married, there would be countless young women waiting to marry him! I'm just a divorced woman, how could I be worthy of him?"
Princess: "Stop making so many excuses. Just tell me, if he really proposed to you, would you agree?"
Princess Jiahe mustered her courage: "If he truly loves me, I have no reason to refuse him. If I reject such a good man, where else will I find another like him in the future?"
The eldest princess smiled and said, "That's excellent. Lord Yu also has a very good impression of you. If you agree, I will give Zisu a message and ask Lord Yu to come to the Prince's residence to propose marriage!"
Princess Jiahe nodded shyly.
So, that handsome man also had feelings for her. Could such a rare and exceptional man really have fallen for her?
Princess Jiahe was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night.
She never dreamed that Yu Zhe would take a liking to her. She secretly vowed that if Yu Zhe was willing to marry her, she would love him dearly, cherish him, and treat Yu Han and Zhen'er very well. She would never be a wicked stepmother! Moreover, she would be a good daughter-in-law and would never abuse her status as a princess to be disrespectful to Yu Zhe's mother!
Zisu was still uneasy, so she personally went to test Princess Jiahe once more. The result was very satisfactory; Princess Jiahe did indeed have feelings for Yu Zhe, and she was truly willing to marry him.
That's enough!
Zisu discussed with Prince Duan: "I want to matchmake my uncle and Jiahe. My uncle has feelings for Jiahe, and Jiahe is very satisfied with my uncle. If you agree, I will tell my uncle to come to the Prince's mansion with gifts to propose marriage on a chosen day!"
"Great! This is wonderful news! I wholeheartedly support it!" Prince Duan couldn't have been happier. He knew Yu Zhe's character very well. This man was a rare find, and would make a good husband. Jiahe was incredibly fortunate to have found such a wonderful man; he had absolutely no grounds for objection.
Zisu: "Now, there's only my mother left. If she doesn't agree, then it's going to be tough!" After all, Consort Qin is Princess Jiahe's mother. If she disagrees, she will definitely take her anger out on Zisu.
Prince Duan: "I can make the decision on this matter; I don't need her consent!"
He harbored resentment towards his mother. Her attempt to send Yun'er back to the Shen family had deeply hurt him. Compared to Old Madam Yu, his mother, as his maternal grandmother, was worlds apart. Old Madam Yu was incredibly kind and loving towards Zisu and her siblings, Shangguan Yi.
Zisu quickly comforted her, "Don't be like that. You should discuss it properly with Mother. With Mother's blessing, Jiahe will feel more at ease and happier if she gets married. Besides, if Mother doesn't agree, it wouldn't be good if Mother gave Uncle a hard time when he came to propose marriage."
Yu Zhe is, after all, the Minister of Personnel, a high-ranking official in the court, and it's not like he can't find a wife. If the Dowager Consort Qin insists on not agreeing, and her uncle comes to propose marriage, she is very likely to embarrass him in person. Her uncle is already quite old, and a first-rank official; there's no need for him to suffer such humiliation.
Prince Duan thought about it and agreed: "Alright, I'll go talk to my mother now. If she doesn't agree, I'll try to persuade her!"
Zisu: "We must persuade her, otherwise, there is little chance that Uncle and Jiahe will be together."
Without putting some pressure on him, he might become impatient and unwilling to persuade Consort Qin. In his mind, Consort Qin's opinion is not important in this matter. This is because of the previous incident where Consort Qin wanted to send Yun'er away and force Jiahe to leave with Yun'er. Therefore, Prince Duan still harbors resentment towards his mother.
Prince Duan: "Don't worry! I will definitely persuade Mother." If all else fails, he'll scare her; in any case, she has to agree. Such a good marriage; if she doesn't approve, then Jiahe will never be able to get married in this lifetime.
When Prince Duan arrived at Rongfu Hall, Consort Qin was both surprised and delighted. Her son hadn't visited Rongfu Hall for over ten days. Today, he had come here on his own initiative. Did this mean he had forgiven her?
After Prince Duan took his seat, he waved for the maids and servants to leave, and they quickly withdrew. He then turned to Consort Qin and asked, "Mother, what do you think of Zisu's uncle, Lord Yu?"