Yan Shujin had specifically inquired about this matter, since back in the village, girls usually got married at the age of thirteen or fourteen.
“I can’t refuse an arranged marriage,” Yan Shujin said casually. “My grandmother has also promised to help me choose one. Besides, a princess has her own residence, and the consort will live with me. Since it’s called a princess’s residence, I’ll definitely be in charge.”
Mr. Du: "..."
He felt he didn't know how to refute it, but something was wrong.
Yan Shujin added from the side, "I'll be getting married in a few years, sir, could you please take a look at my fortune?"
Mr. Du nodded. Even if Yan Shujin didn't say anything, he would still keep an eye on those young talents, keep an eye on them in advance, and observe them for several years. After all, Yan Shujin was also his apprentice, and ordinary people were not good enough for her.
Yan Shujin counted on her fingers: "I want to be good-looking."
Mr. Du said, "Okay, but men value inner qualities more; appearance is just a formality..."
“Sir, I’m more tolerant of someone who’s good-looking,” Yan Shujin said. “Besides, why choose someone average when there are beautiful women available?”
That makes a lot of sense.
Mr. Du said, "You should also mention it to your father."
Yan Shujin said, "Yes, I also need to talk to my uncles and the others about it."
Mr. Du felt he had to find someone as soon as possible; someone who was both beautiful and talented was in high demand.
Yan Shujin continued, "Secondly, I don't think literary talent matters, as long as the person is sensible."
Mr. Du was stunned, staring at Yan Shujin.
Yan Shujin said seriously, "Really, I think the most important thing is to have a sensible person. If he doesn't understand life, he'll only delay me."
Mr. Du pondered for a moment and said, "What you said makes sense, but literary talent is still necessary."
Yan Shujin did not refute, but emphasized: "The most important thing is to be good-looking."
Mr. Du felt that his apprentice Yan Shujin was good in every way, except that she was somewhat superficial.
Yan Shujin didn't think so at all; she just wanted to find someone she liked, and she liked good-looking people.
Mr. Du hesitated for a moment and then asked, "What if such a person comes from a prominent family?"
Because of Madam Qi's words, Yan Shujin was no longer so averse to aristocratic families: "One cannot choose one's birth. If I really like someone, then so be it. After all, we will be family after marriage. If his family is good, I will get along with them more. If they are not good, I will not associate with them."
"..." Mr. Du said with some helplessness, "Those who know it are the ones who got married, but those who don't know it sounds like you got married."
Yan Shujin said, "I think they're the same."
Mr. Du said no more.
That evening, after Yan Zhili and Mr. Du finished discussing business, Mr. Du brought up Yan Shujin's words: "The princess is a bit too concerned with appearances."
Yan Zhili disagreed, saying, "It's normal. Everyone loves beauty. Baojie likes good-looking people, so she should choose those who are good-looking in the future."
Seeing Mr. Du's expression, Yan Zhili advised instead, "We work so hard just so that our children can have a good life. I don't need Baojie to marry well, as long as she's happy. She can live in the Princess's Mansion and won't lack food or clothing. Even if her mother and I are gone, she still has her younger brother."
Mr. Du sighed and said no more, but couldn't help but lament, "If only the princess were a man..."
Yan Zhili also felt it was a pity: "There can never be everything that goes as you wish in this world."
“Actually, the Crown Prince is quite good too.” Mr. Du thought of Yan Qiyu and said, “It’s just that he’s a little too ruthless.”
Yan Zhili said, "We were ruthless back then because we had no choice but to be. Now... this is just right for Brother Gui. It's better for him to be more stable."
Mr. Du smiled and said, "That's right."
In Mr. Du's opinion, Yan Chao's sons were really not as good as Yan Qiyu.
However, although the deceased eldest son could not compare to Yan Qiyu in intelligence, he was a good person in many ways, which is a pity...
Mr. Du hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I think there's something fishy about the eldest son's death."
Yan Zhili's expression changed, and he felt a little heavy-hearted as he thought of his nephew who had died young.
Mr. Du sighed and said, "It's just that it's not easy to find evidence now."
The situation was chaotic at the time, with fighting still raging at the front, and Yan Chao and Yan Zhili were so busy that they didn't even have time to rest.
Mr. Du didn't bring up the matter again, saying, "Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and Your Highness should prepare the gifts to be sent to the palace well in advance."
Yan Zhili said, "I'm also worried about this. The gift for Mother can't be given to my eldest brother and sister-in-law without going through them."
Mr. Du smiled and said, "Why not have the princess and the prince prepare?"
Yan Zhili looked at Mr. Du.
Mr. Du said, "Even if it's not appropriate, it's just the two children's filial piety. After all, this is the first year, and Your Highness should also observe what others are giving as gifts."
The first time you give a gift, you're most likely to make a mistake.
Yan Zhili said, "That makes sense."
Mr. Du laughed and said, "But it would be best if Your Highness completely let go at that time."
Yan Zhili nodded in agreement: "That makes sense."
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