Yun sighed.

"Xiao Shu is afraid of being a burden to you, and doesn't want to be with you anymore."

Wei Yan froze for a moment.

He immediately relaxed.

"I see. I thought something had happened to her."

Seeing that he remained calm, Ning became even more worried.

“Xiaoshu’s grandmother told me that she will not be seeing you for the time being.”

"Okay, I understand."

Wei Yan said calmly.

"I will have a good talk with her."

Ning Shi: "???"

Did she not make a sound when she spoke?

It's like he didn't hear me.

After Wei Yan finished speaking, he turned and left the mansion.

When he arrived at the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, the gatekeeper indeed did not open the door for him.

He glanced around and saw a stone block not far away. He picked it up, placed it under his feet, and climbed over the wall.

concierge:"……"

Are you even being polite?!

He quickly reported it to the housekeeper.

By the time the housekeeper learned of this, Wei Yan had already arrived at Yun Shu's door.

The door wasn't closed, and he pushed it open.

"Xiao Shu".

He called out softly as he entered.

Yun Shu was taking a nap in the massage chair when she heard this and opened her eyes.

Wei Yan walked to the chair, knelt down on one knee, and took her left hand in his.

"Xiao Shu, I will never leave you."

Yun Shu blinked twice.

—Don't do that.

Wei Yan continued, "You are the wife I have chosen. No matter whether you recover or not, I will never give up on you."

You'll regret it.

"No, I will never regret it."

A smile appeared in Yun Shu's eyes.

There is no such thing as "forever" in this world.

Wei Yan changed his tune: "I will never regret it in my lifetime."

After saying that, he released Yun Shu's hand.

"You wait here, I'll go find my grandmother and discuss the wedding date with her."

Han had just heard the steward's report and hadn't even gone to Yun Shu's place when a servant came in to tell her that Wei Yan wanted to see her. She nodded and said, "Bring him in."

After Wei Yan entered, he bowed to her and said, "Please forgive me for intruding into your residence today, Madam."

Mrs. Han smiled and shook her head: "You young people..."

Before he finished speaking, Wei Yan lifted his robe and knelt down.

Han was taken aback.

"What are you doing? It's just climbing over the wall, we won't blame you, get up now."

After saying that, she bent down to pull him up.

It didn't move.

Wei Yan looked up and said sincerely, "Madam, please betroth Xiao Shu to me."

Han loosened her grip and sat back down.

“I know you’re a good kid, but Xiaoshu isn’t happy about it, and I can’t make that decision for her.”

"I've already spoken with Xiaoshu."

Wei Yan replied.

"It's not that she doesn't like me, it's just that she's afraid of being a burden to me, which is why she doesn't want to be with me. If we get married, she won't have these worries."

Han sighed.

"There are so many beautiful young ladies in the capital, why do you have to hang yourself on one tree?"

Wei Yan said firmly, "You may all have misunderstood. It's not that Xiao Shu needs me, but that I need Xiao Shu. To me, Xiao Shu is not a tree in the forest, but the air I need to live on."

Han was taken aback.

Xiao Shu is clearly the one who can't take care of herself, so why does Wei Yan say it's him?

Wei Yan noticed her confusion and explained:

"When I was at my lowest point, it was Xiaoshu who accompanied and encouraged me. I am who I am today because of her."

Even though Xiaoshu can't move or speak, it's still a great comfort to me.

Whenever I feel tired from doing research, thinking of Xiaoshu fills me with strength.

No one can replace Xiaoshu in my heart.

I will only marry one wife in my life, and that will be Xiao Shu.

Han felt a surge of relief upon hearing the sincerity in his words.

Xiao Shu was right about him; Wei Yan is a very good person.

But--

She stared intently into Wei Yan's eyes: "What if Xiao Shu needs you to take care of her for the rest of her life?"

Wei Yan said earnestly, "As long as Xiao Shu needs me, I will do everything in my power."

Even if they have no children?

Even if there are no offspring.

After Wei Yan finished speaking, he added, "If the old lady doesn't trust me, I can sign a prenuptial agreement."

Han shook her head: "That's not necessary."

If a person intends to do evil, a contract cannot bind them.

Sometimes, contracts not only fail to protect rights, but can also become a death sentence.

She was silent for a moment, then replied, "I trust you."

Wei Yan's face lit up with joy: "You've agreed, haven't you?"

Madam Han smiled and said, "My agreement alone is not enough. We also need to consider Xiao Shu's wishes. You should go back first, and I will talk to her."

Wei Yan couldn't let go of his worries until he got a definite answer.

"Madam, I'll be waiting for you here."

Han understood his feelings and did not stop him.

He simply advised, "No matter how good your knees are, you can't kneel all day. Get up now."

This time, Wei Yan did not insist.

He stood up and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, Madam."

Han had someone serve him tea, and then went to Yun Shu's courtyard.

Yun Shu saw her and blinked.

"Grandmother, did Wei Yan come looking for you?"

Han nodded: "I just talked to him."

She sat down next to Yun Shu and stroked her hair.

“Grandmother knows your concerns, but Wei Yan also said that he doesn’t care about offspring or anything like that. As long as you are here, he will be content.”

But that's not fair to him.

The wrinkles on Han's face smoothed out.

"Silly child, there's no such thing as fairness in relationships. If you truly like someone, you won't care whether you give more than they give."

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