“It’s true, Mother, you’ve wronged her.” Fu Rongchen emphasized, “It was indeed me who seduced her first. I’m several years older than her, but she’s still so young and doesn’t understand many things. I was wrong in this matter, and I’ve wasted my time studying the classics.”
Madam Fu was speechless, because her son's words were flawless, and she couldn't find any words to refute them.
If the son hadn't seduced the other family first, how could he have taken all the blame upon himself?
For a moment, Madam Fu was filled with conflicting emotions.
Because her son had always been upright and of noble character, and had never done anything frivolous, she was somewhat unwilling to believe that her son would be so frivolous.
After a long pause, she finally said in a strained voice, "Then... what do you want to do?"
Fu Rongchen lowered his eyes slightly, "After all, I ruined her reputation, so I should take responsibility. Therefore, I am preparing to marry Yanran, and I ask my mother to arrange the wedding for her son."
Seeing his resolute attitude, as if he was determined to marry Shangguan Yanran, Madam Fu felt somewhat unwilling and said, "If you want to marry her, I won't object, but you have to agree to one request."
"What request does Mother want me to grant?" Fu Rongchen asked, frowning.
Madam Fu did not answer directly, but said, "You know that I am frail and have only had one son in my life. I always wanted a daughter, but I was unable to have one. I only hope that after you get married, you can have more children for our Fu family and continue the family line."
Fu Rongchen did not agree immediately because he did not know if Yanran was willing to have more children, so he did not dare to agree rashly.
"Son, I'll try my best," he said ambiguously.
Madam Fu said, "I see that Yanran is slender and not very fertile. I hope that after you marry her, you will take a few more concubines."
Fu Rongchen frowned and resolutely refused, "This, my son cannot agree to."
Madam Fu was taken aback by his decisive refusal, then said angrily, "You refused so readily, was it because Shangguan Yanran instigated you?"
Fu Rongchen chuckled, "Mother, do you still remember how old I am this year?"
Madam Fu was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Isn't it twenty-six? What's wrong?"
"At twenty-six, many people already have grown children. Does Mother know why I haven't married all these years?" Fu Rongchen said calmly.
"Isn't it because you're focused on promotion that you have no time for anything else?" Madam Fu frowned.
“No, it’s not that.” Fu Rongchen shook his head. “It’s because before Yanran, no one could make me think about getting married. So, apart from Yanran, I won’t want any other woman. If Mother insists, I can choose not to marry Yanran, but I will never get married in this life. If the Fu family line ends with my generation, Father and Mother, don’t blame your son.”
Upon hearing this, Madam Fu's eyes widened, whether from shock or anger, and she remained speechless for a long time.
She had always known that her son was very opinionated, and once he made a decision, no one could interfere. What he said to her today was not a whim or a joke; he was serious, and he meant what he said.
If you push him too far, the family line will end with his generation...
Madam Fu clenched the handkerchief in her hand; at this moment, fear far outweighed anger.
"Mother, please rest early." Fu Rongchen bowed to her and left the room.
After he left, Madam Fu came to her senses and reached for the teacup on the table with trembling hands.
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