Chapter 3366 Extra Strong Sister 20
A few days later, Yang Zezhi was safely sent back to the Yang Mansion, and Mrs. Yang also returned home from Songzhou. Seeing that her eldest son was safe, she finally put her mind at ease.
The incident of the horses being frightened at the stable was defined as an accident. The stable compensated all the injured people, and the frightened people gave some gifts, and the matter was officially over.
But secretly, Yang Zezhi's reputation as a man who brings disaster still spread everywhere, and even some stories about him and Zhao Yiling were spread.
After all, he risked his life to save Zhao Yiling.
The rumors were so rampant that even Zhao Liulang was troubled and complained to Bai Shan and Zhou Man, "Who doesn't know that Brother Yang's eldest son is just as gentle and kind as he is? Forget about the fact that it was my daughter who frightened the horse. Even if it was a stranger, he would have rescued her. They are destroying a child's reputation and future just to suppress Brother Yang. It's simply outrageous."
Zhao Liulang felt a little guilty, "Because of this, he couldn't take the imperial examination this year."
Bai Shan: "He was injured and couldn't participate in the first place."
He said, "Rumors stop at the wise. By the time he takes the exam next year, everyone will have almost forgotten about it."
"What if he doesn't forget? With such a reputation, he will definitely face discrimination in the future, and I'm afraid his career will be hindered."
Zhou Man had been eating diced fruit. Hearing this, he raised his eyelids to look at him and said, "Just tell me what you want to do."
Zhao Liulang chuckled and said to her, "Master Zhou really understands me."
Bai Shan glanced at him.
Zhao Liulang didn't notice. He looked outside and whispered, "What do you think about our two families becoming relatives?"
Zhou Man was stunned and shook his head subconsciously, "No, your son is too old."
Zhao Liulang: "...I'm talking about my Yiling and Yang Xuexiong's Zezhi."
"Oh~~" Zhou Man reacted, "No wonder you called him 'senior brother' today. You used to call him 'Master Yang'."
Zhao Liulang: "...Just tell me if I'm worthy or not?"
Zhou Man looked bewildered. "You're asking me this? Shouldn't you ask Senior Brother Yang and his wife? Otherwise, you should ask Zezhi."
Bai Shan closed the lid of the teacup and placed it on the table. He said after making a soft sound, "He wants us to be his matchmaker."
Zhao Liulang clapped his hands and said happily, "That's right. You two have the best relationship with Lord Yang. Although there are some rumors outside that you have fallen out, I know that is impossible. If you go to act as a matchmaker..."
Bai Shan directly refused, "Xiaoxiong Yang has no plans to arrange a marriage for Zezhi at this time."
"He's already nineteen and will be coming of age next year. My child is about to have a baby at this age, and he's not planning on getting engaged?"
Bai Shan: "It's normal for children from aristocratic families to get married later. Brother Yang doesn't have this intention, so it's not easy for us to bring it up."
Zhao Liulang looked at him suspiciously, "You don't like my daughter, do you?"
Bai Shan looked helpless. "The one who's getting married isn't my child. Does it matter whether I like him or not? Instead of asking me, why don't you ask Zezhi?"
"That won't work. If I get rejected, I'll be so embarrassed." Zhao Liulang said, "How about you help me go to the Yang Mansion and get some information?"
Bai Shan thought about it and did not refuse. He glanced at Zhou Man and nodded slightly.
Zhou Man agreed, "Is this your own idea, or Yiling's?"
In front of them, Zhao Liulang did not hide his thoughts and said, "They have it all. Zezhi is so handsome and talented, which girl would not like him? If Yiling didn't like him, she wouldn't be hanging around him."
"It would be great if I could marry Lord Yang, but I'm afraid the Yang family won't look down on me."
Zhou Man was surprised: "How could you be so unconfident?"
Zhao Liulang: "...I still have self-awareness. If I, as a father, were a figure and position like my father, my children could naturally marry into the Yang family, and I wouldn't be intimidated by them. But you also know me. I've only been in the Imperial Guard my whole life, and the sixth rank is the limit."
"Yang Changbo is different. Although he was demoted, you and I both know that he has talent, ability, and prestige. Given time, he will definitely return to the capital," Zhao Liulang said. "Yang Zezhi is also the eldest son of the Yang family. If the princess is worthy of him, how much more so is my family?"
Bai Shan said silently: "Then why are you still bringing it up?"
Zhao Liulang: "Oh, isn't his reputation tarnished now? I thought this was a good idea. If the two families get engaged and word gets out, then Zezhi saving my daughter will be a matter of course, and the rumors about him being a troublemaker will be self-defeating."
Zhou Man and Bai Shan said in unison: "They are taking advantage of the situation."
Zhao Liulang spread his hands, "So I ask you to ask. It's something we both agree on. If they're not happy about it, I won't force them."
Zhou Man made the trip on his behalf.
Cui refused directly.
Zhou Man was puzzled. "Shouldn't my sister ask my brother and Zezhi?"
Cui shook her head and said, "Before you came, I asked Zezhi, but he didn't agree."
She said, "If Zezhi doesn't agree, then naturally your senior brother won't agree either."
Cui smiled and said, "You know, he's always been very constrained by his family, so he doesn't want to impose too much on his two children. Aside from being a bit strict about things like studying, he's pretty much free to let them do what they want. So, all we need to do is ask Zezhi's opinion on this matter."
"He was simply saving people at the time, with no other motives, and he didn't have much of an impression of the young lady from the Zhao family," Cui said after a pause. "And he also said that this incident was caused by him. The young ladies were arguing around him that day, which scared the horse. It was his responsibility, and it was only natural for him to save her."
"So we also feel sorry for the Zhao family."
"Xuesao, you are so kind," Zhou Mandu couldn't help but praise them for their broad-mindedness, patting his chest and saying, "Don't worry, I will refuse this matter for you, and I guarantee that the Zhao family will not be resentful."
"But the rumors in the capital are a bit unpleasant lately. Are you and Zezhi not affected by them?"
Cui shook her head slightly. "Zezhi never goes out. Those who come to see him are only close friends and relatives. They won't deliberately bring up this matter. Besides, he doesn't care about rumors, so he's not afraid."
"As for me, you know that I haven't been out for social events since your senior was demoted. Now that Zezhi is injured, I'm even more closed-door, so the rumors outside can't affect me."
"That's good, that's good." Zhou Man asked, "Have you ever thought about taking him to Songzhou for a walk?"
"I have thought about it, but he's injured and exhausted from the journey, so it's not appropriate," Cui said, "and he doesn't want to either."
Zhou Man was one of them, so Cui didn't hide the truth. She sighed and said, "You know, this kid is just like his father. He appears gentle on the surface, but he's actually very stubborn. Once he sets his mind to something, he'll go forward no matter what. No one can force him."
(End of this chapter)
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