Chapter 407 Face It Yourself
"That's the only way."
Yun Ting became anxious when he heard this.
"What do you mean by 'it's the only way'? You mean, you want me to accept the emperor's arranged marriage? Xiao Yan, how dare you say that? You're so sweet to Qi Niang, and you want me to accept a woman I've never even met?"
If someone else had said this, Yun Ting would not have been so excited.
But Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan should be the one who understands his mood best!
"Yes, if you run out of tricks in the end, you'll have no choice but to accept it. Don't get excited, listen to me first—"
Yun Ting's chest was heaving, and he looked like he was about to explode at any moment.
"There's no comparison between your situation and mine. When I was with Qi Niang, I was alone and had no ties. And the fact that we were husband and wife didn't affect anyone else."
If the marriage is based on involving others, it will be difficult to be happy in the long run because they will feel guilty.
"Yun Ting, you are first the prince of the Duke's Mansion, and then you yourself. The consequences of your disobedience will not be borne by you alone. It is very likely that the emperor will show leniency to you for your mother's sake, but will inflict his anger on others, including your grandmother and father."
Yun Ting bit his lips tightly.
He had to admit that Xiao Yan was right.
"Don't blame others. If you've seen the lives of ordinary people, you should know that you were born in the Duke's Mansion, the Emperor's nephew, and have enjoyed immense wealth since childhood. So it's only natural that you have to bear some responsibilities now."
"I don't want this prince anymore." Yun Ting put his hands in his hair, looking painful.
"You can give up this position of Crown Prince, but what about your father? Can he give up a son like you? If you don't become the Crown Prince, will the one who becomes the Crown Prince let you go? You will always be a thorn in the eyes of others. And when you truly become a commoner, how will you be able to protect yourself, let alone your wife and children?"
"Yun Ting, I know it's hard for you to accept. But in the worst case scenario, you have no choice but to accept it. Because this is the solution with the least loss."
Lu Huan grew up in a happy and complete family. He doesn't show off himself, so I think he should have a good personality.
Yun Ting was silent for a long time before muttering, "Xiao Yan, you really are—so cruel. If Zhuo Zhuo also liked me, you probably wouldn't have tried to persuade me like this. You would have helped me."
"There's no if, Zhuozhuo doesn't like you." Xiao Yan pierced the reality almost coldly, "Don't think too much. Before this matter is resolved, you won't tell Zhuozhuo that you like her, right?"
"Don't think so badly of me." Yun Ting said dejectedly, "It's enough that I feel bad myself. I won't involve her in this."
In fact, now he was very glad that Arya didn't know how much he liked her.
"That's good."
Yun Ting: "...You, you really are——"
What should he say?
It seemed like I couldn't say anything. I felt depressed and sadness spread from the bottom of my heart, blocking my throat.
"I'll tell you what to say based on your current situation. Telling you the worst-case scenario means it's just that, and your life won't be ruined. You just have to be able to accept it. I'm not telling you to accept it."
What we should do is to use the worst-case scenario as a basis, and then do our best to strive for the best result.
"Think about it carefully." Xiao Yan patted Yun Ting's shoulder, "Remember, it's the emperor first, and then your uncle. He is a wise ruler, but he is still a ruler after all."
Consider and think of ways to implement it, and the best way is to win the hearts of the people.
Xiao Yan sat with Yun Ting for a while and asked him, "Do you want to go back to the Duke's Mansion, or come home with me? They are waiting for me to tell them about you. Everyone is very worried about you."
"I'm going back to the Duke's Mansion," Yun Ting said. "I'm afraid I won't be able to control my emotions when I see Zhuo Zhuo, and she might see through me."
What Xiao Yan said made sense. He needed to go back and slowly digest his emotions, consider the attitudes of all parties, and then deal with this matter.
"Let's go. I'll take you back." Xiao Yan said, "Your grandmother is old, so don't let her worry."
"I know."
Yun Ting stood outside the Duke's Mansion and wandered for a full quarter of an hour. Finally, he managed to calm down and smiled at Xiao Yan, "You can go back. Just say it, just say it—"
"I know what to say. Just do what you should do." Xiao Yan's eyebrows were indifferent, but there was a calm concern in his eyes.
"Yeah." Yun Ting nodded vigorously, took a deep breath, and waved his hand, "Let's go. I'm going in first."
Xiao Yan watched him enter.
"Ting'er--" Duke Yun was still waiting for him. When he came in, worry was evident in his eyes.
He grabbed Yun Ting's arms tightly and said, "Your grandmother has already told me your feelings. I'm afraid the emperor has his own considerations on this matter—"
Yun Ting thought to himself, everyone was trying to persuade him to be obedient.
Although Xiao Yan had previous experience of being disobedient and he understood it, why did he still feel rebellious when he heard his father say this?
Then he heard Duke Yun say, "--But it doesn't matter. The arranged marriage isn't completely irreversible. Let's think of a solution together."
"Dad—" Yun Ting looked at Duke Yun in disbelief.
"The person you like when you are young may be yours for life, or you may no longer like him in the future. But Dad knows that you are feeling sad now."
So, he wanted to help his son.
"Dad!" Yun Ting took the initiative to hug his father for the first time.
He could clearly feel Duke Yun's body stiffen for a moment before he hugged him back tightly, patting him on the back and saying, "You're an adult, and you're still crying."
"I'm not crying." Yun Ting's voice was hoarse. "It's just that, Dad, I feel a little uncomfortable."
"Silly boy, you've grown up and miss your wife." Duke Yun stroked his son's back again and again, his eyes filled with relief and tears. "Your mother will be very happy if she knows."
"Then Dad, what should we do now?" Yun Ting asked.
"Let's go see your grandmother first. She's been worried about you and hasn't slept all night. No matter how sad you feel, in front of your grandmother—"
"I know," Yun Ting said, "It doesn't matter who I marry. I heard that Master Lu's daughter is gentle, quiet, well-educated, and well-mannered. There's nothing wrong with her. Dad, is it okay for me to tell Grandmother this?"
"No," said Duke Yun. "Grandmother has watched you grow up. How could she not know how rebellious you are?"
If you pretend too much, it will make the elderly worry.
Yun Ting thought for a moment, "I'll go and beg the Emperor. If that doesn't work, I'll just delay it. If I can't delay it, then I'll admit it later. Anyway, I'm worried about it, so I'll find a way later. How about that?"
"Yes." Duke Yun nodded.
"Then let's go." Yun Ting said, "Don't let grandma wait for me any longer."
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