Noble Lady

"I didn't expect that Mr. Cui would actually come to propose marriage." Yuzhu said, trying not to laugh.

Qiuhua also asked, "Miss, do you really want to go over there?"

Dongyue and Yumei were also waiting eagerly.

"Of course I have to go. After all, the Cui family has come, so I have to go and take a look. Otherwise, they will say that we, the Wu'an Marquis Mansion, have no manners."

After all, Yumei had worked hard to find out the news and had troubled many people, so she must go to witness this moment.

Xue Chenyu said to change clothes and went to change clothes.

Originally, a few people were playing on the swing, so they wore a set of dirt-resistant coarse cloth clothes. They naturally had to change clothes to meet guests.

The sun gradually became hotter, and all the heavy spring clothes were slowly put away.

She changed into a light green skirt, covered it with a red wide-sleeved shirt embroidered with crabapple flowers, and tied a goose yellow shawl around her neck. She looked completely different immediately.

Yuzhu's skillful hands combed her hair into a simple yet casual bun, inserted two hairpins and a hairpin, and then she left in a swaying manner.

Proposing marriage in person should naturally be done in the front hall.

He Minzhi had known that someone from the Cui family would come to propose marriage today, so he asked for leave and came back.

Xue Chenyu happened to meet him in the corridor.

"you……"

He Minzhi stopped and obviously wanted to say something to her, but Xue Chenyu pretended not to see it, nodded slightly, and walked past him with Yuzhu Qiuhua.

Shitou turned around and saw that Lord He's face had turned green.

He took the initiative to greet her but she dared to ignore him. It seemed that he was busy with He Ruyi's wedding recently and had no time to take care of her, which made her forget who she was.

He Minzhi secretly swore in his heart that when the Cui family returned, he would find Xue Chenyu to settle the score.

The two of them came in one after the other. A hint of displeasure flashed across Liu's eyes, but it was immediately diluted by the joy of marrying into the Cui family.

"Come here, Dalang, Yu'er, this is Hu, the steward of the Cui family's East Mansion."

Butler Hu also stepped forward politely and said, "Greetings, Mr. He, Madam."

As the saying goes, a seventh-rank official is in front of the prime minister, so the steward Hu’s courtesy was indeed very polite.

He Minzhi quickly returned the greeting, "Butler Hu, you are so polite. Please take a seat."

Xue Chenyu just smiled and stepped aside.

She has no right to speak here, and she won't be too sentimental.

Butler Hu instead gave her another look.

There are many rules in wealthy families, and there are some ancient rituals to follow in weddings and funerals.

The He family originally prided themselves on being a clean family. When they married Xue Chenyu, they brought up all the trivial matters and it became a rule to bring them up.

But given He Ruyi's situation, he didn't dare to hold it in his arms anymore.

He Minzhi and Xue Chenyu had both arrived, and their brother and sister-in-law were all present. The matchmaker and housekeeper Hu spoke about proposing marriage, and Liu made the decision, leaving only a trace of reserve for the girl's family, saying that the matter would be carefully considered.

Originally, things were fine at this point.

At this moment, He Ruyi rushed in from outside and shouted anxiously: "Mother, I will get married! There is no need to think about this matter anymore."

Butler Hu, who was originally smiling, now had a meaningful expression on his face.

In contrast, He Minzhi and Liu's faces turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Who told you to come out? Go back!" He Minzhi shouted angrily, and called out to Shitou: "What are you still standing there for? Send the second girl back!"

"No, I'm not going back! I'm going to marry Cui Lang today no matter what! I'm already pregnant... mmmmm!"

Fortunately, Huang's mother covered her mouth in time, so she didn't say more embarrassing words.

She struggled hard, her eyes always looking at Cui Hua.

But Cui Hua seemed to be afraid to look at her and kept avoiding her gaze.

"Send the second girl back!" Liu ordered with a cold face.

Mother Huang brought two maids, as well as Chunhua Qiuyue who hurried over, and they worked together to "send" He Ruyi out of the front hall.

Butler Hu hasn't said a word since He Ruyi appeared.

Cui Hua, who had not spoken from the beginning, had an expression that was hard to describe.

Throughout the whole process, Xue Chenyu remained motionless, watching the show like a bystander.

The footsteps faded away.

"Ahem." Butler Hu feigned a cough. "Madam He, then, regarding this marriage..."

"I'm sorry for not raising my daughter well, Housekeeper Hu." Mrs. Liu stroked her hair and said calmly, "Let's leave it at that for today."

At this point, Cui Hua couldn't help but marry.

Butler Hu readily took Cui Hua and said goodbye.

As soon as the guest left, Liu smashed the exquisite white porcelain glazed teacup next to her.

"Stupid thing! How could I give birth to such an idiot?!"

"Mother, please calm down. My sister just, just..." He Minzhi wanted to excuse He Ruyi, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of the right words.

"In that case, I'll take my leave now."

Xue Chenyu had finished watching the most exciting part of the show, and without caring about how the mother and son felt, she stood up and said goodbye.

He Minzhi rushed over angrily and grabbed her, "You can't leave yet!"

"What's the point of staying here if you don't leave now? Your sister has done all the embarrassing things." Xue Chenyu sneered and pushed his hand away.

He Minzhi wanted to continue to fight, but Qiuhua stood in front of Xue Chenyu.

"What are you doing, sir?" She was a martial maid after all, and her eyes glared slightly, her gaze very sharp.

"Let her go." Liu's face was still stern.

After hesitating, He Minzhi finally gave way.

Xue Chenyu just bowed symbolically to Liu and left.

He Minzhi got angry when he saw her straight back.

Husband and wife, other people’s wives regard their husbands as the sky, why shouldn’t she bow her head in front of me?

"Da Lang."

He Minzhi turned around when he heard Liu calling him, only to see Liu slumped in the armchair, holding her chest in pain.

"Mom, are you okay?"

"Medicine, medicine..."

"Where's the medicine? Where is it?"

"Room, in the room..."

Liu squeezed out two words with difficulty, and He Minzhi quickly carried her on his back and ran to Ciwenyuan, shouting for a doctor as he ran.

He Minzhi was out of breath after running just a few steps into the He family's small house.

Fortunately, Mrs. Liu took the medicine in time and recovered.

While lying in bed, she was still so angry that she wanted to curse.

That's how everyone proposes marriage. How could someone agree to the proposal right away, then send someone over to talk about it and say that they've agreed to the marriage, and then it's done?

He doesn't even understand this simplest truth, yet he still embarrasses himself by showing up in such an occasion.

Those who know her would think that she is the only shameful one in the He family, while those who don’t would think that all the members of the He family are like her.

Just thinking about the scene just now, which might ruin the He family's reputation in front of the Cui family, suddenly made Liu feel a headache and heartache.

"What sin have I committed to give birth to such a foolish thing?"

"Don't worry, mother. What happened has already happened and cannot be changed. It's not worth it to get yourself hurt by your anger. Fortunately, the marriage is a done deal, and Mr. Cui can't get away."

After hearing what He Minzhi said, Liu felt a little comforted.