Su Yushan never expected that her sister's sweetheart would be Zheng Lin!
Although he was the original owner's fiancé and she had no feelings for Zheng Lin, she knew about these grudges and entanglements. Now that Yu Chan said she liked Zheng Lin, Su Yushan was inevitably a little surprised.
Su Yushan had not mentioned Zheng Lin's matter to Yunfang, so Yunfang did not know the inside story. However, seeing that Yushan's expression was not good, she guessed that there must be something she was having trouble saying. So she stopped making a fuss, made an excuse to go see the children, and left, leaving the two sisters to talk alone.
After Yunfang left, Su Yushan remained silent. She had so many questions she wanted to ask, but for a moment she didn't know where to begin.
Her sister frowned and remained silent, making Yu Chan increasingly anxious. She nervously asked, fidgeting with her fingers, "Sister, are you angry with me?"
Shaking her head, Su Yushan glanced at her, her eyes sincere. "We're family, you don't need to be afraid of me. I just want to know one thing: when did you start liking Zheng Lin? Was it in Suzhou, or after we came to the capital?"
With her cherry lips pressed tightly together, Yu Chan earnestly recalled her past, remaining silent for a long while before finally speaking:
"Back in Suzhou, I knew he was my brother-in-law, the man you were going to marry. When you were separated, he would write to you. Although his family was in business, he could write poetry and lyrics. His words were very gentle. I admired his talent, but that was all. I didn't have any other thoughts."
Later, when our family moved to the capital, unexpected events occurred, and by a twist of fate, you entered the Fourth Prince's mansion, severing your marriage ties with him. Yet, he never gave up. Seeing his unwavering devotion and his deep affection for you, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him…”
Upon hearing this, Su Yushan understood, "So your feelings for Zheng Lin actually stem from sympathy, which is not necessarily romantic love as you think."
However, Yu Chan said, "At first it was indeed sympathy, but it gradually evolved into other feelings. I am now very sure that I like him."
Those subtle emotional shifts are probably best understood by the person involved. Su Yushan felt it inappropriate to judge, so she only asked her one question.
"And what about Zheng Lin? What's his attitude?"
“He…” Yu Chan hesitated, “He still hasn’t gotten over it. He says he’s let go, but he still thinks about you and keeps all the letters you wrote to him.”
Su Yushan was unaware of the letter the original owner wrote to Zheng Lin; she was only surprised by Zheng Lin's obsession.
A year and a half has passed, and he still hasn't let go? Su Yushan couldn't control Zheng Lin's thoughts, but she had to inquire about her sister's attitude. "Then you don't mind?"
Yu Chan shook her head slightly and said softly, "He is affectionate, not promiscuous. Besides, I knew about this a long time ago, so I don't mind. I just want to stay by his side."
The young girl only sees the present and doesn't consider the future; she's easily blinded by emotions. Although some of her words are hurtful, Su Yushan still feels it's important to say them in advance.
"Silly girl, you may not mind now, but you probably will after you actually marry him. If he can forget his past and treat you well, I will be happy for you. But if he can't, how will you cope? Can you really tolerate his impure heart?"
"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't care, but you're my sister. I hope you marry someone who truly loves you. I don't want you to act impulsively and regret it later. Do you understand?"
"Sister, I'm not the little girl I used to be. I've thought it through very carefully. I'm willing to marry him and I will never regret it."
Her younger sister insisted on her own opinion, and if she continued to obstruct her, Yu Chan might misunderstand. Left with no other choice, Su Yu Shan had to stop for the time being.
"Alright then! Since you've made up your mind, I'll talk to Fourth Master and tell him not to arrange your marriage."
After thinking for a while, Yu Chan couldn't help but ask, "Sister, you won't blame me, will you? I didn't mean to compete with you, but when it comes to feelings, you really can't control yourself..."
Yu Chan felt increasingly guilty as she spoke, fearing that she might damage her sisterly bond.
Her nervousness and caution were not noticed by Su Yushan. Su Yushan smiled gently, took her hand, and spoke softly.
"As early as two years ago, when I entered the Fourth Master's mansion, I had already severed all ties with him. There is no connection between me and Zheng Lin anymore. This is not a robbery; it is your freedom. Even though I am your sister, I should not interfere. Please remember that no matter what, my only wish is for you to be happy."
Yu Chan was slightly relieved that her sister didn't hold a grudge, but this was just her wishful thinking. Whether Zheng Lin was willing to marry her was still uncertain. She could only take it one step at a time.
In the front hall, Hongli told Su Mingfeng about his plan. Su Mingfeng was extremely grateful. He knew very well that this shortcut was thanks to his sister. Since the Fourth Prince was willing to give him this opportunity, he should do his best to perform well.
Su Mingfeng thanked her repeatedly, saying that she would go back and prepare well, and wait to take the Imperial Academy exam in ten days.
After discussing the matter of the eldest son, Hongli mentioned Su Jiafeng again, "If I remember correctly, Jiafeng doesn't like to study, but he knows martial arts. If he is willing, I can find a way to let him enter the palace as a guard."
Su Mingfeng asked curiously, "Aren't only guards Manchus? Jiafeng is Han Chinese, is she qualified to be a guard?"
"In fact, most of the Han guards in the palace are from the military examination system. It doesn't matter that Jiafeng failed to participate in the military examination. As long as he is willing to go, I have a way."
The Fourth Prince made arrangements for the two brothers, and Su Mingfeng's gratitude was overflowing. She bowed again to express her thanks, saying, "That is truly a great favor to you, Fourth Prince. However, Jiafeng is now married, and he needs to discuss everything with his wife. I will go back and ask them what they think, and then give you a reply."
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