Chapter 318 The Person I Admire
Following the maid to the main courtyard, Gu Shuyan saw the Lady of Jinning Marquis sitting next to Madam Ji as soon as she entered the room.
"Shuyan is here, come quickly to Aunt Xiu."
Lady Jinning beckoned and pulled Gu Shuyan to sit down beside her. She then asked with a smile, "It's been quite a while since I've seen you visit Shan'er. Aunt Xiu has also been away from you for a long time."
“Some things have happened recently, and the teacher’s workload has increased. When you have a day off, Shuyan will definitely come to your residence to keep Aunt Xiu company.”
Although Gu Shuyan had some doubts, she was still very happy to see the Lady of Jinning, especially since she hadn't seen her for a long time.
"Okay, then Aunt Xiu will be waiting for you when you get back."
Lady Jinning Marquis was still as considerate as Gu Shuyan, no less so than her biological mother.
"Shu'er, actually, there's another matter that your Aunt Xiu came over to discuss today."
After the two finished exchanging pleasantries, Madam Ji decided not to beat around the bush and spoke frankly with Gu Shuyan.
"What's up?"
Gu Shuyan already had a guess in her mind, but she still asked politely.
Seeing the smile on her face, Lady Ji and Lady Jinning exchanged a glance and said, "Your father and I discussed this before. Although we secretly wished to keep you for another two years, the current situation is delicate, so your father and I want to settle your marriage as soon as possible."
Even without Ji Shi's words, Gu Shuyan had already anticipated this: the Fifth Prince's family, including Minister Sun, was now eyeing the Gu family with hostility. Lu Youming also wanted to get involved; as long as her marriage remained undecided, it would ultimately be a hidden danger.
"So, Aunt Xiu, you've come here today to propose marriage for some young master?"
Gu Shuyan didn't need Ji Shi to be too direct; she looked directly at the Lady of Jinning and asked.
Seeing how intelligent Gu Shuyan was, Lady Jinning grew even more fond of her. Of all the young people she had seen in the capital, only Gu Shuyan truly deserved the title of "exquisitely clever and quick-witted."
"Actually, it's none other than my good-for-nothing son. I know he's not good enough for you, but his character is absolutely impeccable, and he's the heir of a marquis's family. Even if he doesn't achieve anything great, he'll have no worries about food and clothing. Most importantly, your uncle and I both like you and will never let you be bullied."
Lady Jinning was afraid that Gu Shuyan would look down on her son for not having achieved much, so she quickly said the good things.
“Aunt Xiu, Brother Xu Rao is a good man, but I am not a good match for him.”
Without giving it a chance to think it over, Gu Shuyan immediately rejected the kind offer from the Lady of Jinning.
Although Xu Rao seems carefree and cynical, Gu Shuyan knows that he is actually a very good person. At least in terms of being devoted, it is hard for anyone to do that.
"Do you think he's useless?"
Seeing that Gu Shuyan didn't even consider it, Lady Jinning quickly grabbed her hand.
"No, Aunt Xiu, Brother Xu Rao is really a good person, but my relationship with him is limited to that of brother and sister."
"That's alright! Once you get married and live together, the relationship will gradually change from that of siblings."
Lady Jinning clearly had taken a liking to Gu Shuyan. Seeing her expectant look, Gu Shuyan quietly withdrew her hand.
In truth, Xu Rao already had someone in his heart. In his previous life, Xu Rao had remained unmarried because of this person, which caused the Lady of Jinning and the Marquis of Jinning much worry. No one knows what the Lady of Jinning said to Xu Rao, but she agreed to let him come and propose marriage.
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