Some people prefer calm and quiet types, while others are more outgoing and cheerful. It's only natural that Yunfang wasn't interested in Fu Qing, and she shouldn't find it strange.
She had initially worried that if Yunfang really followed Fu Qing and became his concubine, she might suffer mistreatment in the future. Now it seemed she had worried too much. Since Yunfang had no feelings for Fu Qing, the matter was much easier to handle.
"Since you are unwilling, I will speak to Fourth Master and tell him not to play matchmaker again."
Yunfang still wants to choose her own husband! She doesn't want anyone to interfere, but there's one thing she has to consider.
She leaned closer to Yu Shan and whispered, "But in Fourth Master's eyes, Fu Qing hiding my handkerchief means he has feelings for me. If I refuse, won't Fourth Master become suspicious again?"
To avoid arousing Hongli's suspicion, Su Yushan initially passed the handkerchief matter to Yunfang. Although Yunfang didn't mind, Su Yushan still felt guilty for making the decision on her own.
If Yunfang is willing to be with Fu Qing, Su Yushan will naturally act as matchmaker; but if she is not, then Su Yushan should find a way to help Yunfang escape this predicament.
"Marriage is a serious matter and I cannot let you sacrifice your happiness. Rest assured, I will do my best to persuade him and try not to arouse his suspicion."
That night, when Hongli came over, he casually inquired about the matter again, "How did your conversation go, you two sisters? Has Yunfang changed her mind?"
Shaking her head, Su Yushan sighed softly, "She still says the same thing: she doesn't want to be a concubine."
Hongli thought to himself: This girl seems quite clever, how come she makes such a blunder at such a crucial moment?
"Father Emperor values Fu Qing so highly. Being a guard is just the beginning. He will surely rise step by step and become an important minister in the court. It would be a real pity if Yunfang didn't seize the opportunity to marry such a man with such excellent qualities."
“Men from good families can indeed attract many women, but Yunfang is not the kind of person who is materialistic. She doesn’t care about status or power.”
Hongli narrowed his eyes slightly, a look of doubt on his face. "Aren't they mutually in love? If they like each other, why don't they want to be together? This doesn't make sense!"
Just as Yunfang had predicted, Hongli became suspicious again. Fortunately, Su Yushan had already prepared her explanation and slowly replied:
“A young woman’s heart is not as simple as you think. If she truly loves someone, she longs to marry him properly, become his wife, stay with him forever, and be each other’s only one. How could she be willing to be his concubine?”
Upon hearing this, Hongli's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think of his situation with Su Yushan. He turned his head to look at her and asked in a deep voice:
"And what about you? Would you like to be my wife and grow old with me?"
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