The peerless and dark princess

Ever since Su Linqing confessed his feelings to Chu Moxuan, he had been pondering what to do next. Chu Lianyao was both Chu Moxuan's father and his senior brother, so it was logical that he should confess his feelings to him as soon as possible. However, how to make his senior brother accept him was a real problem.

The next day, Su Linqing found Chu Moxuan, his expression showing some determination, and said, "Moxuan, I want to confess to your father that the person I love is you.

Chu Moxuan was immediately frightened when she heard this. She waved her hands repeatedly and said, "Dad will definitely not agree. You are his junior apprentice." She bit her lower lip, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered, "How about I call Wange and Zuo Ci as well? My dad has always doted on his niece Wange... Maybe with their help, Dad will feel better."

Su Linqing frowned slightly, lowering his head in thought. He also understood that Chu Moxuan's worries were not unreasonable. If Chu Lianyao knew about this, he would probably be furious. But simply avoiding it was not a solution. He had to face it eventually.

"Mo Xuan, I know this is not easy, but I can't keep it a secret from them forever. Even if my senior brother will be angry, I want to be honest with him and show my feelings and determination. However, if you think calling Wange and Zuo Ci will give you more confidence, that's fine." Su Linqing raised his eyes and looked at Chu Moxuan gently, trying to give her some courage.

Chu Moxuan nodded slightly, still feeling uneasy in her heart: "Then... then let's talk to Wange first. She has a lot of ideas, maybe she can come up with a good solution."

After the two of them had made their decision, they went to Prince Heng's mansion together to look for Mu Wange and Zuo Ci.

"Wange, we have something to talk to you about." Chu Moxuan spoke anxiously as soon as she entered the room.

Mu Wange looked at the two men's panicked expressions and guessed what was going on. He smiled and joked, "Hey, what's going on? Look at the way you two look. Did you two get into trouble?"

Su Linqing scratched his head sheepishly and recounted the entire story. Mu Wange listened, tapping the table lightly. After a moment's thought, he said, "This matter is indeed a bit tricky. I know my uncle's temper. However, since you've made up your minds, I will naturally help you. As for Zuo Ci, I'll talk to him later and ask him for advice."

With Mu Wange's support, Chu Moxuan felt a little more at ease. Meanwhile, Su Linqing returned to his residence, repeatedly pondering how to phrase his words so that his senior brother wouldn't lose his temper.

Meanwhile, Chu Moxuan was also tossing and turning, her heart aching with anxiety as she thought about her father's possible reaction. But thinking of Su Linqing's determined look, she secretly encouraged herself, determined to face it together with him no matter what.

A few days later, everything was ready. Su Linqing, Chu Moxuan, Mu Wange and Zuo Ci gathered at Prince Yan's Mansion. Everyone else knew what was going on, except Chu Lianyao and his son, who didn't understand how all these people got there.

"Hey, Wange, why are you and your wife here?" When Chu Lianyao saw Mu Wange and Zuo Ci coming together, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he showed a gentle smile.

"Come and see my grandparents." Wange's expression was natural and his tone was casual, as if it was just an ordinary visit, and he didn't explain much.

"Your grandparents really want you to come back to see them. Please stay for lunch before coming back." Chu Lianyao thought about the love his parents showed to Chu Wange and Zuo Ci, and his heart couldn't help but feel a little warm, and he greeted them enthusiastically.

"Senior brother, I want to tell you something." Su Linqing coughed lightly and considered his words secretly. The elegy had already heated up the atmosphere. He couldn't be stage-frightened at this time. He had to muster up the courage to speak out what was in his heart.

"Junior brother, tell me." Chu Lianyao's eyes were kind. He had always admired this junior brother who was "excellent in both medicine and poison". Not to mention that they got along well with each other on weekdays, the fact that Chu Haolin was poisoned was cured by the junior brother's miraculous hands. It was reasonable for him to have a good impression of Su Linqing.

"That's right," Su Linqing took a deep breath, straightened his back, and looked at Chu Lianyao with a firm gaze, "The person I like is Mo Xuan, and we are in love with each other. Please allow me to marry her, or I can be the son-in-law of your Prince Yan's Mansion." As soon as these words came out, the air in the room seemed to freeze in an instant, and everyone's eyes were focused on Chu Lianyao, waiting for his reaction.

The smile on Chu Lianyao's face froze instantly, and a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes. He never expected that this was what his junior brother was going to talk about today. Then he stared at Su Linqing, as if trying to see from his face whether this was a joke.

"You...what did you say?" Chu Lianyao's voice trembled slightly, with disbelief and a hint of anger, "Do you know what you are saying? You are her uncle, how could you..."

Chu Moxuan was so scared that her face turned pale. She bit her lower lip tightly and unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes with her hands. She wanted to open her mouth to explain, but her throat was tight because she was afraid of her father's anger and she couldn't say a word.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Chu Wange hurriedly stepped forward and smiled to smooth things over: "Uncle, please don't be angry. This is a long story. Brother Su and Mo Xuan are also very upset. Let's sit down and talk it over slowly, okay?"

Chu Lianyao's brows were furrowed, his chest heaving violently. He looked at his trembling daughter, then at Su Linqing, who had a determined look on his face. Although he was furious, he loved his daughter after all. After a long silence, he gritted his teeth and spat out a sentence: "You... Come in with me and explain it to me clearly!"

Everyone followed Chu Lianyao into the inner room, the atmosphere so heavy it felt like water could drip out. Chu Lianyao was the first to break the silence, staring intently at Su Linqing with a sharp gaze. He asked, "When did you become interested in Xuan'er?"

Su Linqing responded without hesitation: "It was probably when I first came to the capital to treat the empress dowager. Brother, I really like Mo Xuan. If you think marrying Mo Xuan to Lanyou Valley is too far, then I can also be a live-in son-in-law..."

Chu Lianyao's brows furrowed even deeper, the scrutiny in his eyes growing stronger. He then turned his gaze to the frightened Chu Moxuan standing beside him, his tone slightly slower, yet still carrying an unquestionable authority: "What about you, Xuan'er? Are you sure you like him?"

Chu Moxuan's body trembled slightly. She raised her head, tears flashing in her eyes, and said, "Dad... I, I really like Su Linqing... It's just that I didn't dare to say it, for fear that you would be angry."

Seeing the situation at a stalemate, Wange whispered again, "Uncle, you see, Brother Su is an excellent doctor, a good person, and deeply in love with Mo Xuan. They are truly in love with each other. If we separate them because of the sect rules, I'm afraid there will be regrets. Besides, times have changed now, and some sect rules may be flexible..."

Chu Lianyao sighed deeply, his eyes scanning Su Linqing and Chu Moxuan for a long time before he slowly spoke: "Forget it, forget it. Since you are so determined, if I continue to forcefully stop you, it would seem that I am unkind. I agree here, but your mother..."

"Mom, she already knew."

Chu Lianyao was slightly startled, paused, and turned his head to look at his daughter.

Chu Moxuan said: "Mother said that as long as you agree, it will be fine."

Chu Lianyao's expression instantly became complicated, a mixture of frustration at his wife's "acting first and asking for permission later," and a hint of relief. He smiled wryly, shook his head, and muttered, "Your aunt has been hiding a lot from me."

The expression on Chu Lianyao's face completely relaxed. He looked at Su Linqing and Chu Moxuan, his eyes full of love. "Forget it, since your mother has said so, what else can I do? But, Su Linqing, you must remember what I said today. If you dare to treat Xuan'er badly in the future, I, as your father, will never forgive you."

Su Linqing quickly straightened his back and saluted solemnly, "Brother, rest assured. I will dedicate my entire life to protecting Xuan'er and will never let her suffer any injustice."

Chu Moxuan's cheeks flushed, and she quietly reached out and held Su Linqing's hand.

Seeing this, everyone smiled with relief. Chu Lianyao waved his hand and said, "Alright, stop dawdling and go accompany your grandpa. Don't keep the old man waiting anxiously."