Mother Qin coughed lightly and said, "Men naturally say that when they propose marriage." Just like that Xue Huai'an before, he seemed like a nice, gentle young man when he came to propose, but what happened? He was already having an affair with other women behind her back.
Granny Qin immediately frowned, feeling that Qin's mother's words showed a complete disregard for the imperial prince.
In other words, she was born a bandit and could not compare to the well-educated and refined ladies of the capital.
Steward Zhang was also good at reading people. Seeing that Granny Qin was acting strangely, he immediately pulled her behind him, glared at her, and warned her in a low voice, "If you ruin His Highness's plans, you'll be in trouble."
He and Granny Qin were of the same generation and had known each other since before Yu Shuo was born, so they naturally didn't have many reservations when speaking.
Granny Qin felt uncomfortable, but she chose to keep quiet.
The Empress Dowager and Prince Chen are both satisfied with this girl from the Qin family. If she really ruins the marriage, neither the Empress Dowager nor the Prince will let her off the hook.
Yu Shuo cupped his hands and sincerely assured her, "Madam, you can rest assured that I will only marry Qin Su. I have never had anyone else by my side before, and I will never have anyone else in the future."
Before Qin's mother could say anything more, her husband tugged at her sleeve.
Qin's mother glared at him, then slightly raised her chin and said, "I won't say much more. Susu is our family's precious child. She has been raised with the utmost care since she was a child and cannot bear the slightest grievance. My husband and I can agree to this marriage today, but if Your Highness ever wrongs my Susu, the Qin family will give up our official position to seek justice."
"Yes, time will tell. I will certainly not let you down, Uncle and Aunt."
Although Qin Su didn't appear in person today, everything had actually been planned. However, Qin's father didn't know this. When he had a little free time, he pulled his wife aside and whispered, "Is this considered acting first and informing later? Won't our daughter be worried if she finds out?"
Qin's mother glanced at him and said, "If Susu hadn't agreed, do you think I would have let the marriage go through?"
Upon hearing this, Qin's father instantly felt refreshed.
"My daughter has good taste this time; she didn't choose the wrong person."
The betrothal gifts sent by Prince Chen's mansion almost filled the entire courtyard of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion, taking up nearly three-quarters of the space. Yu Shuo felt somewhat embarrassed about this, and he whispered to Qin's father, "Uncle Qin, do you have a spare courtyard? I can have these things moved there."
Mr. Qin beamed with joy, utterly satisfied with his son-in-law. Hearing this, he waved his hand, "I, your father-in-law, will handle this little matter. Don't worry."
"SuSu is in the backyard, go find her."
He knew what the young man was thinking, and since Steward Zhang was in charge of checking the betrothal gifts, there was no need to keep Yu Shuo here.
"Thank you, Father-in-law." Yu Shuo also followed suit, immediately changing his form of address after hearing Qin's father change his self-address.
Watching Yu Shuo's retreating figure, Qin's father nodded in satisfaction, "This kid is sensible."
Qin Su, who was in the backyard, had already received the news. Like everyone else, she didn't expect Yu Shuo to come to propose marriage the very next day. It seemed like a premeditated plan.
"Brother-in-law!" Xiao Zhi saw Yu Shuo striding over and immediately stood up to call out.
"Who gave you permission to get up? Keep squatting." Qin Su gently tapped Qin Zhi's leg with her ruler, and Qin Zhi had no choice but to continue squatting in a horse stance.
Qin Zhi would practice martial arts at home during his days off. His family didn't expect him to become a martial arts master; they just wanted him to be able to improve his health and protect himself.
"What brings Your Highness Prince Chen here today?" Qin Su sat down and lay back in the rattan chair, with shaved ice and fruit placed beside her.
Yu Shuo walked with a hurried pace, seemingly only able to focus on this one person.
He slowed his pace slightly as he walked up to Qin Su, and a hint of gentleness appeared on his usually stern face. He bent down and looked directly at Qin Su's flamboyant and enthusiastic face, saying, "I've come to propose marriage to Princess Wei'an."
"I only agreed to this yesterday, and now you're coming? Are you even ready?" Qin Su raised an eyebrow, unconcerned about his posture as he looked at her.
That's what they say, but Qin Su knew that Yu Shuo wouldn't let it go so easily.
"Yes, we've been preparing for it for a while now."
Qin Su smiled and said, "Oh? How early?"
Yu Shuo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Very early."
"Lian Tao, go and bring over a rattan chair."
Yu Shuo moved the rattan chair that Lian Tao had brought over to Qin Su's side, right next to her.
Seeing his actions, Qin Su couldn't help but chuckle. "Why didn't I realize you were so clingy before?"
Yu Shuo was sincere, "Before, I had no reputation or status, so I had to consider your reputation."
He couldn't tarnish Qin Su's reputation; neither could anyone else, nor could he himself.
"When do you think we should get married?" Yu Shuo asked her, his gaze moving from her fair face to her hands. Her hands weren't small for a woman, but he could still hold them in one hand.
Qin Su noticed his gaze and couldn't help but smile, "Want to hold hands?"
She noticed that the man sitting next to her had visibly red ears.
Actually, Qin Su was a little embarrassed, because in her past and present lives, she had only slept with Yu Shuo once.
And it was one time when I didn't remember it clearly.
She coughed lightly, turned her head to the side, and reached out to hold Yu Shuo's hand.
This time, without the sleeve between them, she could clearly feel the size of Yu Shuo's hands. His bone structure was exceptionally superior; even just one hand was captivating.
But these hands... are a little damp.
Qin Su was slightly surprised, but couldn't help but smile inwardly.
The dignified Prince Chen was actually nervous about a marriage proposal.
"Your Highness should ask the Imperial Observatory about the wedding date," Qin Su said, turning to look at him, her eyes noticing their clasped hands.
Both of them were very proper and did not overstep their bounds in the slightest.
"Let's see if you have any ideas first. If you do, then we'll set the date according to your preference." Ideally, it should be as soon as possible. He silently added in his mind.
I really, really want to take her home.
Qin Su shook her head, "Let's go hunting in Xishan right away, and then go after the hunting trip. Besides, our family needs some time to prepare the dowry."
Yu Shuo's lip line is taut.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?" Why was she unhappy? Qin Su couldn't understand.
Yu Shuo asked tentatively, "I asked the Imperial Observatory, and it says that ten days from now is an auspicious day."
This is the most recent time.
Qin Su exclaimed in surprise.
"So urgent?"
Is there a need to be in such a hurry?
Yu Shuo moved his hand, his elegant, plum-bone-like fingers slipping between hers, and he said to Qin Su very seriously, "If we don't follow the auspicious date, I actually really want to get married tomorrow."
Today is fine too.
This is obviously impossible.
His gaze shifted downwards, landing on Qin Su's waist and abdomen. "It's better to get married sooner rather than later. It's been almost four months since the Spring River Banquet. If we don't get married soon, her pregnancy will become obvious."
This was just an excuse, but Yu Shuo didn't care, as long as the excuse worked.
Qin Su thought about this question very seriously.
"The hunt in the Western Hills is about to begin. If we rush things, things may go wrong."
Yu Shuo immediately said, "It's alright. Princess Chen's wedding dress has already been prepared, and Steward Zhang can help with the dowry. Ten days should be enough."
Qin Su couldn't help but chuckle, "You're in such a hurry!"
Yu Shuo responded almost inaudibly.
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