Chapter 183 Past and Present Life
Although this cry successfully came out of Cheng Weining's mouth, her voice was too weak.
Duke Cheng and Cheng Li, who were absorbed in analysis, didn't hear anything at all. When pressed too hard, Cheng Weining simply leaned out of the bed.
The heavy sound of falling in the inner room finally startled the two people who were talking. When they opened the curtain, they saw Cheng Weining lying on the ground in a somewhat embarrassed manner.
Her long black hair draped over her shoulders. She raised her head with a determined look on her face: "Father, Grandfather, Wei Ning would rather die than marry Prince Pingyang!"
As soon as these words came out, Duke Cheng and Cheng Li's brows furrowed fiercely. Cheng Weining had grown up under their watchful eyes and was known for his gentle nature. When had he ever said such cruel words, even threatening to commit suicide?
"Wei Ning, what nonsense are you talking about, you silly kid? Your marriage to Prince Pingyang hasn't been finalized yet, and there's nothing certain about it. What's the point of talking about life and death..."
Cheng Li was her biological father after all, so when he realized what was happening, he stepped forward and helped Cheng Weining up. After she sat firmly on the bed again, he took a few steps back to keep his distance.
Cheng Li would still subconsciously take care of his daughter's emotions, but in the eyes of Duke Cheng, interests came first. What he wanted to know was why Cheng Weining was so opposed.
"How did Prince Pingyang offend you? Tell me, grandfather. He's a talented young man. Even if he doesn't please you, there's no need to be so ruthless as to refuse to marry him, right? You already have someone you like..."
Duke Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He had encountered many people and things over the years, including some ridiculous things such as the daughter of a certain minister having an affair with someone else, and even getting pregnant.
He has always been strict with the housekeeper, and the unmarried women in the mansion are not allowed to go out without permission. They must report before going out in order to put an end to this phenomenon.
"I……"
Cheng Weining was confused by the series of questions from Duke Cheng. Her mind was still a little confused and the scenes in her dream were vivid in her mind, but she still needed some time to sort it out.
"Prince Pingyang is a rising star with a weak foundation, and it's hard to say whether he can rise to power. Moreover, although I may have been rescued by him, the Duke's Mansion's proposal of a marriage at this time will inevitably make Prince Pingyang feel that it is too ulterior motive and is just a friendship..."
The most urgent thing is to put aside the relationship with Prince Pingyang. The most direct point is the time when she fell into the water. She lost consciousness before being rescued and was unaware of the person who rescued her.
Even if he's really the Prince of Pingyang, they can't use this drowning incident to cause trouble. Saving someone is an act of kindness, and forcing the Duke's Mansion to come to their door would only appear aggressive. I'm afraid that by then, not only will they fail to win his favor, but they'll only increase his dislike...
Cheng Weining sorted out his thoughts while outputting them, and the clear logic of his sentences made Duke Cheng look more and more satisfied.
Although it is a taboo for women to interfere in politics, he still admires his granddaughter for having such intelligence. It's a pity that she is not a boy, otherwise if he brings her to the court, she will surely grow up to be a great help to him.
On second thought, a daughter is also good and can contribute to the prosperity of the Duke's Mansion.
"Ahem, Wei Ning, you just woke up and need to rest well. As for you, your father and grandfather will naturally consider it..."
Cheng Li had no idea what was going on in Duke Cheng's mind. Seeing him staring at Cheng Weining thoughtfully, he mistakenly thought that he didn't like women interfering in politics, so he immediately interrupted Cheng Weining's long speech.
He knew his father well, and he was used to making decisions, so he could only appease him and not argue with him. His daughter's action was like touching the tiger's butt.
"Okay, Wei Ning respectfully bids farewell to father and grandfather."
Cheng Weining kept a smile on her face, but she couldn't help feeling disappointed in her heart. Just looking at the attitudes of the two men, she knew that she was probably talking to a deaf ear.
As soon as the two men who were used to being the boss left, Cheng Weining immediately called her personal maid in.
Considering that her daughter fell into the water, although Li was reluctant to go out, she still left a maid at the door to wait for her orders.
So Xiaotao pushed the door open after vaguely hearing Cheng Weining's voice, her face visibly excited.
"Miss, you're awake! I'll go inform the mistress right away!"
"Wait, I don't need you to go over and inform Mother. Please help me check some important things first..."
Cheng Weining held his forehead helplessly and stopped Xiaotao from going out.
She had gradually clarified her thoughts through the conversation she had just had with her father and grandfather.
After falling into the water, she had a long dream in which fragments of her lifetime's memories flashed by as quickly as a kaleidoscope.
She suspected that it was her previous life because her experiences from childhood to adulthood were exactly the same. The only difference was the choice of marriage.
In his previous life, he also chose to let Cheng Weiyao marry in his place, but he never expected that the exile was fake.
After Wen Chengyun was summoned back to Beijing from the border, he became even more favored by the emperor than before and once again became the first choice for husbands among the noble ladies in the Beijing circle.
Because the amount of information was so huge, although Cheng Weining wanted to memorize it as soon as he woke up, he had almost forgotten many details.
She remembered one thing clearly: she must hold on to the throne of Princess Qingping in this life!
Xiao Tao felt a little confused after hearing Cheng Weining's instructions. Prince Qingping? Wasn't that the young lady's ex-fiancé? Now he was just a pitiful stranger.
"Miss, why don't you discuss this with Madam? Prince Qingping is already a thing of the past..."
Xiao Tao is a family member and is loyal to the Duke's Mansion without any bottom line. Duke Cheng's philosophy of sharing the same fate is deeply rooted in her mind.
Although she was Cheng Weining's personal maid, she was still a member of the Duke's Mansion after all, and it was impossible for her to watch her master do something wrong.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense? I'm just trying to get some information. If I tell you to go, go now, or I'll give you to a servant as his wife!"
Cheng Weining's eyebrows furrowed, somewhat dissatisfied with Xiao Tao's lack of tact. She was Xiao Tao's master, and no matter how old her mother was, she was still the second master!
If it weren't for the fact that this girl was loyal to death in her previous life, she really wanted to replace her with someone who was smart and obedient.
"Miss, calm down..."
Xiao Tao knelt down in fear and trepidation, and only at Cheng Weining's urging did she hurried out to find out the news.
Cheng Weining happily began to think about how to get in touch with Prince Qingping again, as she was the one who was originally engaged to Wen Chengyun.
As long as the filling of the house is done well, it doesn't seem that difficult to accept...
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