Chapter 639 Wen Jue Proposes Marriage in Public
Madam Wen suppressed her impatience and anger, and said patiently, "It's just some baseless nonsense, why do you have to take it seriously?"
Qiao Qinghe scoffed, "Isn't a woman's reputation tarnished by these baseless lies and nonsense?"
"What do you intend to do?" Madam Wen had completely lost her patience, and her tone became very unpleasant.
Qiao Qinghe coldly asked, "Why did Qiao Ning disappear without a trace? Where did she go after she disappeared? Shouldn't Madam Wen explain this clearly in public?"
"Furthermore, shouldn't Miss Wen have instructed those around her to deliberately mislead everyone and slander Qiao Ning? Shouldn't Qiao Ning also be given an explanation?"
"Finally," Qiao Qinghe scanned the room, "shouldn't everyone who spoke ill of Qiao Ning also apologize to her?"
"You...you've gone too far!" Madam Wen's face was extremely ugly.
Just then, Wen Jue suddenly walked in, bowed to everyone, and then said to Madam Wen with a serious expression, "Mother, leave this matter to me."
Madam Wen breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slowly.
All eyes were on Wen Jue, and several young ladies looked at him with shining eyes.
The once unknown cripple has transformed into the commander of the Imperial Guard. His leg is no longer lame, and he has become handsome and upright. The former dog-unpopular steamed bun has now become a golden bachelor.
Amidst the eager or puzzled gazes of the crowd, Wen Jue bowed to Qiao Qinghe before addressing them, "The matter of Miss Qiao's disappearance today dates back to last year when we offered incense at Fahua Temple."
Upon hearing this opening, Madam Wen was startled and angrily rebuked, "Wen Jue!!! Do you know what you're saying?"
Madam Wen's excited reaction immediately piqued everyone's interest.
Previously, when Qiao Qinghe mentioned going to Fahua Temple, Madam Wen was also very emotional and quickly tried to stop her.
Now, when Wen Jue mentions it, she reacts in the same way.
It is clear that something must have happened at Fahua Temple at that time.
The curiosity in everyone's eyes intensified, and they all eagerly awaited Wen Jue's next words.
Qiao Qinghe was also taken aback by Wen Jue's opening line.
But will Wenjue tell the truth?
What was his purpose in doing this?
Qiao Yuanyao also looked at Wen Jue with a strange expression, wondering what he was going to do.
To be honest, she couldn't understand this person at all.
When they first met at Fahua Temple, Madam Wen clearly took a liking to Qiao Ning, but Wen Jue proposed to marry her, citing her age.
Afterwards, she was heartbroken, and Madam Wen was so angry that she collapsed backwards, while Wen Jue remained calm.
Today, Qiao Ning was taken away by Madam Wen's men, and Wen Jue stepped in to help protect her and even personally took her to find her.
Now he's stepped forward again...
Could this person... possibly have taken a liking to me?
As soon as the thought popped into Qiao Yuanyao's head, she shook her head frantically.
Haha, when did she become so narcissistic?
Banishing the absurd thought from her mind, Qiao Yuanyao focused on Wen Jue, wanting to see what he was really up to.
Wen Jue gave Madam Wen a reassuring look and said calmly, "Mother, please don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"Hmph, that's for the best!" Madam Wen snorted coldly and sat back down in her chair.
Wen Jue smiled and continued, "At that time, I had only been back in the capital for two months, I had nothing, and I was also suffering from a leg ailment."
“My mother couldn’t bear to see me grow old alone, so she wanted to find me a virtuous wife.”
"At that time, my mother took a liking to Lady Qinghe's grandniece, Miss Qiao, at Princess Huaiyang's housewarming banquet."
"So the two families went to Fahua Temple to meet under the pretext of offering incense."
"Wen Jue was unaware of the situation at the time, and only understood what was going on when he met the two Qiao girls at Fahua Temple."
“My mother originally had her eye on Miss Qiao, but I fell in love with her at first sight, so I asked my mother to sound out Miss Qiao’s feelings.”
"Unfortunately, Miss Qiao doesn't think much of me. So the matter of meeting her will have to be dropped."
"Huh!!!!"
Everyone stared in shock, their mouths agape.
What earth-shattering gossip did they hear?
The Marquis of Yongchang's family is actually negotiating a marriage alliance with the Qiao family?!?!
The Yongchang Marquis's Mansion was still the one being rejected! ? ?
Qiao Yuanyao looked at Wen Jue in astonishment. Did this guy lie without even thinking?
When did he fall in love with her at first sight?
Why would he say something that clearly didn't happen?
Just as he was wondering, he saw Wen Jue looking at him and even smiling at him.
Qiao Yuanyao's lips twitched, thinking to herself that things were going to get bad.
Sure enough, he noticed that many people around him were looking at him.
Those gazes were filled with resentment, anger, curiosity, and inquiry... and so on.
Qiao Yuanyao was a little annoyed and couldn't help but glare at Wen Jue, but unexpectedly met a pair of gentle and smiling eyes.
She felt her heart skip a beat. She quickly lowered her eyes and looked away.
Qiao Qinghe also frowned slightly, not understanding what Wen Jue was trying to do.
As if oblivious to everyone's shock, Wen Jue glanced at Qiao Yuanyao before continuing, "I knew I wasn't good enough for Miss Qiao back then, so I never mentioned it again."
"Unexpectedly, Wen was blessed with exceptional talent and was fortunate enough to gain some merit, and was granted an official position by the Emperor."
"After the accident, Wen wanted to take advantage of the flower banquet to confess his feelings to Miss Qiao."
"Originally, I sent an old woman from the manor to invite Miss Qiao to a secluded place to talk with me, but the old woman mistook her for someone else and invited Miss Qiao instead. This caused a misunderstanding."
"It's all my fault, please stop talking about Miss Qiao."
As he spoke, he bowed again to Qiao Ning behind Qiao Qinghe, "Please forgive me for startling Miss Qiao."
Qiao Ning looked at Qiao Yuanyao beside her.
Qiao Yuanyao's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and she said with no small amount of sarcasm, "I never knew that Commander Wen was fond of me. Ha, I am truly terrified."
Wen Jue straightened up, smiled at Qiao Yuanyao, and then bowed deeply to her, saying sincerely, "If Miss Qiao does not mind, I am willing to marry Miss Qiao with all the proper betrothal gifts and a grand wedding procession."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
Madam Wen stood up in shock once again, pointing at Wen Jue in disbelief, her voice trembling as she demanded, "Wen Jue!! Do you know what you're doing?!"
Qiao Qinghe was also taken aback; she hadn't expected Wen Jue to propose in public.
Doesn't he know that it's impossible for the two families to get married now?
What exactly does he mean by doing this?
Qiao Yuanyao was also startled. Could this person be serious?
Or is it that he really has feelings for her?
But what do I have? Old age, average looks, ordinary family background…
Perhaps this person has something wrong with their brain?
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