Jiang Youran, reborn at the age of four, decided to marry her mother, Mrs. Su—who died in depression before she was 28 in her previous life—to her cousin, Duke Ping, who had always harbored feeling...
Yun Manying blushed, but did not answer her. "After his eyesight was restored two months ago, not many girls dared to stare at him openly..."
After all, it's easy for someone to get caught once they regain their sight.
"Then... I guess, is something good coming soon for our Yun family?" You Ran knew that the uncles and aunts of the fourth branch of the family were not very particular about social status. As long as the young master and the third sister were in love, and the young master had regained his sight, there should be no problem.
Yun Manying blushed, spat at her, and ran away.
You Ran secretly thought, if there is a happy event in the Yun family in the second half of the year, her grandmother should no longer keep an eye on her mother to find a husband for her, right?
Although her senior brother reassured her that the Crown Prince wouldn't casually put her name on the imperial edict, she couldn't escape the pressure (and pressure) for marriage from her grandmother and mother.
After thinking it over, I think my senior brother is the most suitable!
Her senior brother knows her personality and will not confine her to the inner quarters.
The Xuanwang Mansion has a small population, and the Xuanwang Princess has been recuperating from illness for many years. Tsk tsk, if I marry into the mansion, I'll be able to create my own world!
Enjoy life to the fullest!
This is the perfect time to just give up and lie low!
She really wanted to bring it up with her mother, but there was no reason for the woman to take the initiative to propose marriage, and Princess Xuan was ill, so she couldn't approach the man from the other side.
She later went to the Xuan Prince's residence again to remove the gauze from the Xuan Princess's wrist and saw that her wound was healing well. However, her mind was always confused, and she was usually in a daze and unable to speak.
She was willing to seek treatment, but Granny Qin said that the princess's condition was a long-standing one, and that being able to remain quiet and mentally impaired was the best outcome for her.
Because once she regains her senses, she will be in so much pain that she will self-harm. At best, it will be a minor injury; at worst, it will be like last time.
She sympathized with the patient, but since the family had given up on treatment, there was nothing she could do.
Finally, in early July, Yueyue and her brother Su Youchen returned.
The group first arrived at the gate of the Yun residence.
You Ran eagerly grabbed Yue Yue's hand and asked, "You said you were bringing back a fiancé?"
Yueyue glanced shyly at Su Youchen, who was riding on horseback.
You Ran was stunned. Her own brother, this perfect catch, had been snatched up by Yue Yue?!
No wonder!
When they were in Shenshan County, she didn't see any other promising young men next to Yueyue; instead, her own brother was circling around her like crazy.
How could I be so oblivious that I didn't notice the shady dealings between them?
She gritted her teeth and said, "When did you two start having an affair?"
Yueyue immediately covered her mouth, hurriedly gave a slight bow to the Su family and others who were waiting outside the door, and said, "My mother is still waiting. I will visit her another day." Then she turned around, got into the carriage, and left quickly.
Su Youchen dismounted with a reluctant expression. After exchanging greetings with her mother and the others, her first words were astounding: "Mother, may we go to the Princess's residence to propose marriage tomorrow?"
Mrs. Su was so shocked her jaw almost dropped. "Tomorrow?"
She quickly realized what was happening and grabbed her son's ear, yelling, "You little rascal, did you do something to that girl?!"
Su Youchen hissed twice, "No, that's not true! Mother! We just want to get married as soon as possible!"
The women, surnamed Yu and Li, who had come out to greet them, urged the girl beside them, "Go, go, go back quickly, don't offend our ears!"
This shocking revelation sent shockwaves through the entire Yun family.
Only Yun Yue laughed heartily and patted Su Youchen on the shoulder, "Good lad! Well done! Our Yun family and the Princess's family are going to go from being godparents to being real in-laws!"
Fortunately, Madam Su calmed down and went to the Princess's residence the next day to visit her, bringing a cartload of tonics to help with pregnancy. She also asked the Princess for her opinion and agreed to choose a date together after Youran's coming-of-age ceremony to match the horoscopes of the two children. This prevented the Yun family from making a big fuss.
Both families were overjoyed to learn that things had taken a turn for the better.
You Ran slept with Yue Yue, and the two best friends talked all night in their dorm room.
You Ran's gossip-loving heart was finally satisfied to some extent.
It turned out that Yueyue had gone to take over from her master to treat the villagers in the plague-stricken village, and she had just arrived when she encountered Su Youchen. The plague-stricken village was located at the foot of Shenshan County, and Su Youchen had long been practicing medicine and dispensing medicine in the village with Doctor Gu.
When Yueyue first arrived, how could she possibly think highly of this disciple who was only half a master? He hadn't studied the "Poison Classic" and hadn't fully mastered proper medical skills, yet he dared to practice medicine and administer drugs? The two didn't get along very well, and she would always create difficult problems for him.
Fortunately, he was kind-hearted and simply didn't know. He never argued with her and would never joke about the lives and health of the villagers. Whenever he was unsure about something, he would always come and ask her.
Over time, Yueyue gradually changed her opinion of him and was willing to teach him the detoxification methods she knew.
After a while, the two developed feelings for each other.
Originally unaware of his feelings, Yueyue stopped to rest in a small town on her way back to the capital. That night, she happened to be there when the town's temple was holding a large-scale scripture-turning festival. Out of curiosity, she went to watch, only to be separated from her by the crowd.
In that instant, she panicked. The memory of watching lanterns as a child and almost being kidnapped by You Ran left a deep shadow in her heart.
Fortunately, Su Youchen managed to find her by pushing through the crowd.
She was terrified and frightened at that moment, and when she saw him, she couldn't help but hug him tightly.
Only then did the two confess their feelings to each other.
Traveling south, the two remained respectful and affectionate, their love growing stronger than honey. They agreed to inform their mothers of their relationship upon returning home and to get married as soon as possible.
By the end, Yueyue covered her face.
You Ran sighed heavily, "I never imagined that I would treat you like an older sister, but in the end you would become my sister-in-law!"
Yueyue hugged her tightly, "Anyway, you're still my little sister, you'll always be my good little sister!"
After repeatedly pondering the two major gossips, You Ran finally ushered in her coming-of-age ceremony.
At her coming-of-age ceremony, the eldest son's adoptive mother washed her hands in a sedan chair and then put her hair in a hairpin, while the old lady of the Duke of Zhenguo added the hairpin to her hair. It was a grand yet understated ceremony.
What followed was a family banquet. Due to the incident at the palace, there was no large banquet for guests; only a few familiar families were invited.
However, the guests' rank and gifts were announced at the door, and no one dared to underestimate this county princess. They only regretted that they had not received an invitation to visit and offer their congratulations.
During the banquet, since everyone was family, they were divided into two tables for men and two tables for women, separated by a screen.
Everyone knew that the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion and the Yun Mansion were about to become even closer through marriage. For a time, people offered their congratulations and made jokes, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Guo insisted on pouring cold water on the situation, saying, "Ordinary girls are engaged before they reach the age of marriage and just wait to marry into their husband's family after the coming-of-age ceremony. You Ran has reached the age of marriage today, but there is still no marriage in sight. Your second aunt is really worried about you."
Yueyue had always disliked Guo Shi, who was shameless and loved to cause trouble, and retorted in a lukewarm manner, "She still has both parents, and if things get really bad, she has her godmother and grandmother. When did it become your place, her aunt, to worry about her?"