The Su residence.
Hu Fenglian was not actually sick.
She knew that everyone in the Jiang family would be there for today's happy occasion.
Originally, she planned to fake illness and confess to Su Lin when no one at home was around.
But when she tried to say it, she saw Su Lin busy taking care of her.
Ultimately, he couldn't bring himself to do it, and the matter was delayed.
The next morning, after Hu Fenglian woke up, she wanted to go and talk to Su Lin again, but the servants in the mansion told her that distinguished guests had come to the mansion that day, and the master and the general were receiving the guests in the living room.
She turned and went to the backyard to play with Xiao Jue for a while...
Unexpectedly, these people talked for the entire morning.
He never even left his room.
Similarly, this matter also reached Su Tiyue's ears.
"The Prince of Huainan?" She was watering the flowers and plants in her small garden when she heard these three words and her brows furrowed.
Qingwu nodded and said, "Master, I heard that the Prince of Huainan, the Master, and the Eldest Young Master are discussing matters in the main hall and haven't left the house all morning. It must be something very important."
Su Tiyue said, "What good could he possibly have?"
Su Tiyue was stunned for a moment, then suddenly remembered what happened last night.
Thinking of that so-called Rouran prince, he was so close to the King of Huainan, he must be plotting something wicked.
"No, I have to go and listen to what they're talking about." Su Tiyue put down the wooden ladle in her hand and walked towards the main hall in the front yard.
Qingwu whispered, "Master, the master doesn't want anyone to disturb them."
Su Tiyue replied, "Who said I was going to bother them? Is eavesdropping not allowed...?"
Upon reaching the vicinity of the main hall, Su Tiyue instructed Qingwu and Liuwan to keep watch, while she secretly crouched by the window, listening to the conversation of the people inside.
"Lord Su, General Su, this is the situation. I urge you both to seriously consider my proposal."
Su Tiyue recognized the voice of Zhou Lin, the Prince of Huainan.
"Your Highness, this matter is of utmost importance, as it concerns Yue'er's lifelong happiness. Please allow me a few days to consider it carefully," Su Sui said in a deep, weathered voice, his words tinged with a hint of helplessness.
Su Lin, who was standing next to him, chimed in, "Yes, Your Highness. You are of noble birth, and Yue'er has been pampered since childhood. She is spoiled and willful. If she were to enter the Prince's residence, she might cause you trouble."
Su Tiyue was completely confused. What was this "life-long event"? What was this "entering the Prince's mansion"?
What are these people even talking about?
She frowned, but continued listening.
Zhou Lin said, "Lord Su, last night I drank with the Rouran prince all night long. His unspoken message was that he didn't want to marry the eldest princess; what he wanted was your daughter. I haven't informed the emperor about this yet. If the emperor really listens to the Rouran prince's opinion, and issues an imperial decree to casually bestow a noble status upon your daughter... and then it's very possible that she will go to the marriage in place of the eldest princess."
"I cannot bear to see your Su family's daughter marry far away to the Rouran, which is why I came to see Lord Su and General Su early this morning to discuss this matter. Rather than letting her marry the Rouran prince, it would be better to let her enter the royal palace. I will definitely find a way to persuade the Rouran prince to choose another beautiful woman."
"Sigh..." Su Sui sighed. This matter came suddenly and was quite troublesome.
Su Tiyue finally managed to escape from the palace, but unexpectedly...
Hearing this, Su Lin also frowned. After hesitating for a moment, he said to Zhou Lin, "Your Highness, there is something I would like to ask if I may be so bold as to ask it..."
Zhou Lin said, "General, please speak frankly."
"Why does Your Highness treat my sister this way?" As her older brother, Su Lin not only had to consider Su Tiyue's future, but also whether the person she was with truly loved her.
This directly relates to the younger sister's future status in the Prince's mansion.
Moreover, in Yong'an, everyone knows that the King of Huainan already has a queen.
If Su Tiyue were to enter the Prince's mansion, she could at most become a concubine.
What's the difference between being someone's concubine and being a maid?
No matter what, Su Lin wouldn't want her sister to serve others, would she?
But if... Su Tiyue were to marry far away to Rouran and live with those crude barbarians every day, Su Lin would also refuse.
They were caught in a quagmire on both sides, leaving Su Sui and Su Lin completely at a loss.
Zhou Lin lowered his head, thought for a while, then looked up and stared directly at the two people sitting opposite him. He said earnestly, "Because I like her. General Su, since I have made this decision, I will show my sincerity. If she marries me, I guarantee that the position of Princess Consort of Huainan will definitely be hers. She will be in charge of the entire palace. This... is my sincerity."
After she finished speaking, Su Sui and Su Lin were once again stunned. They were speechless for a long time…
"This... Your Highness, you absolutely mustn't, I..." Su Sui frowned, unsure how to continue.
The same applies to Su Lin.
Zhou Lin's demeanor today could be described as him personally coming to propose marriage.
However, Su Sui and Su Lin have always doted on this little darling of the Su family, and this matter cannot be settled in just a few words.
Zhou Lin knew they were in a difficult position, so he stood up and said gently, "Lord Su, General Su, since you two already understand my attitude, why don't you... wait until you have discussed it and come to a conclusion before sending someone to inform me?"
"I won't disturb you two any longer today."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Su Sui stood up, bowed slightly, and gave a salute.
After speaking, Zhou Lin slowly walked out of the main hall.
After walking only a few steps, in a deserted corner of the garden, Su Tiyue caught up with him: "Your Highness, please wait, I have something to say."
Zhou Lin turned around and saw a hint of anger on her delicate face.
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