Chapter 229 Concern
Seeing that Gu Xiangyuan genuinely cared about her, Xie Qingran felt even more uncomfortable. She sighed helplessly and took Gu Xiangyuan's hand, saying, "You must have something to tell me since you came to see me so early?"
"I'm going to marry Zhou Huai'an."
“My parents were not willing at first, but I begged them on my knees, and they have agreed to it.”
Gu Xiangyuan didn't seem shy at all when she said this; on the contrary, her face was full of determination!
What?
Seeing Gu Xiangyuan's expression, Xie Qingran even doubted whether she had heard correctly. She looked at Gu Xiangyuan with disbelief: "You, you've really decided?"
"Yes, I've made up my mind."
"Life is so long, I just want to be with the person I love, even if he's not a good person as you say, but if he's good to me and loves me, I'm willing!"
"Sister-in-law, I know you'll be angry if I tell you this, but...I...do you still want me as your sister?"
As Gu Xiangyuan spoke, tears began to fall from her eyes.
She knew that Xie Qingran really hated Zhou Huai'an, but she also liked Xie Qingran too much. Gu Xiangyuan didn't want to lose either of them.
Seeing Gu Xiangyuan's stubbornness, Xie Qingran knew that there was no point in saying anything more. She just smiled gently and took Gu Xiangyuan's hand, saying, "I support you."
"You support me?" Gu Xiangyuan looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief. "But you clearly said before... didn't you say you didn't like him?"
“I don’t like him now, but you do. I’m not you, and I can’t make decisions for you.”
"Since you've considered all the risks and still feel that being with this person is the life you want, then I support you in going for it!"
Xie Qingran looked at Gu Xiangyuan very seriously, her eyes even filled with a hint of unspoken envy.
Sometimes she really envied Gu Xiangyuan. She was pampered by her parents since she was a child and was always the apple of everyone's eye. When it came to marriage, her parents would always consider her first. This was really rare.
Girls like this definitely deserve to be more courageous and assertive.
"Sister-in-law, are you telling the truth?"
Gu Xiangyuan's eyes reddened, and she held Xie Qingran's hand tightly.
“I disagree because I don’t think he’s a good person. I support you because I care about you and don’t want you to be in a difficult situation.”
"As long as he treats you well, I am willing to get along with him."
Xie Qingran gently touched Gu Xiangyuan's cheek and smiled softly.
She didn't like to smile usually, so Gu Xiangyuan never expected that the usually cold Xie Qingran could smile like the warm sun in the sky.
Xie Qingran got up, opened the box by the bedside, took out a set of pearl jewelry, and handed it to Gu Xiangyuan.
"This was a gift I received when I got married, and now I'm giving it to you."
“This is a unique item, and it suits you perfectly, Yuan’er. Your sister-in-law only hopes that you will be happy.”
"May you always remain as innocent and lively as you are now."
Gu Xiangyuan looked like a well-bred young girl; even her eyes sparkled when she spoke.
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Gu Xiangyuan didn't stand on ceremony. She liked the pearl headdress so much at first sight that she immediately had someone around her accept it.
"Sister-in-law, after we get married, I'll bring him with me to visit you, okay?"
Gu Xiangyuan took Xie Qingran's arm and leaned on her shoulder.
"Has the wedding date been set yet?"
Xie Qingran tilted her head and looked at her, who was so engrossed in the relationship, with some worry. The most terrifying thing in the world is the relationship between a man and a woman. If a woman is so engrossed in it, she may suffer a terrible fate in the future.
But this is precisely the time when she's most agitated, so even if she speaks up, it won't make a difference; she can only endure it for now.
"It's all set, our wedding is on the 12th of next month."
"I'm afraid things might change if I wait too long. I want to marry him, even if I'm shattered to pieces in the future, I still want to be his wife!"
Gu Xiangyuan clenched her fists and looked at Xie Qingran very seriously.
Xie Qingran smiled gently at the girl's resolute expression and said calmly, "As long as His Majesty acknowledges his identity now, he will definitely not make things difficult for him in the future, so you can rest assured."
"I have nothing to worry about. My father is the prime minister, my aunt is the empress, and my brother is the Duke of Zhenguo. Even if the sky falls, they can't hurt me!"
"Sister-in-law, I just don't want you to be unhappy. I'm afraid you'll stop talking to me because of this."
Gu Xiangyuan has a clear understanding of her own status. With such a status, she can indeed command the wind and rain and have whatever she wants. Even the princesses in the palace are probably not as free as her.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran smiled gently: "Yes, you're right. As long as it's what your heart desires, then it's worth it. I have no objection and I won't really ignore you, little girl, just because of a marriage!"
"Sister-in-law, you are so good to me!"
"Sister-in-law, the weather is nice today, let's go for a walk. You should get some fresh air too, it'll help you recover faster. Let's go!"
Gu Xiangyuan immediately pulled Xie Qingran out the door.
Xie Qingran was indeed in good spirits today, and hadn't been out for a long time, so she let Gu Xiangyuan go with her.
The two were having a good time eating and drinking, but then they overheard some vulgar words at the teahouse!
"I heard that the third young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion is no longer a virgin."
"Yes, there were several men in the room at the General's Mansion last time. How could she possibly be pure and innocent?"
"It must be said that Prince Jin is unlucky. How could he have fallen for such a withered and fallen woman?"
The chatter from the next private room was incessant; the boys used every vulgar word imaginable, leaving Gu Xiangyuan dumbfounded.
Before Gu Xiangyuan could react, tears were already streaming down her face, and Xie Qingran rushed out as well.
"Sister-in-law?"
Gu Xiangyuan belatedly realized what was happening and hurriedly chased after them, but it was clearly too late.
Without hesitation, Xie Qingran kicked open the door and saw that the room was full of young noblemen. She immediately spotted Lu Jinzhi sitting in the main seat.
Good heavens, it really was him!
Without the slightest hesitation, Xie Qingran grabbed a wine glass from the table and smashed it towards Lu Jinzhi's face.
"Lu Jinzhi, have you no shame? A dignified young master from a prestigious family is acting like a gossipy woman in the streets, ruining a young lady's reputation. Bah! What kind of person are you!"
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