lcionline Chapter 257 Twists and turns
Chapter 257 Twists and turns
After so much trouble, Shangguan Yunxin's marriage was finally called off.
Not only that, the news that the Yang couple took their youngest son to Shangguan's house and were kicked out before they even had lunch spread quickly throughout the streets and alleys.
The servant of the Shangguan family announced the news of the cancellation of the engagement to the public in front of the onlookers.
Therefore, people were saying that the Yang family was disgusted with Shangguan Yunxin's ruined face and insisted on canceling the engagement, which angered the hot-tempered Baili Nanqing.
The two families originally had a good relationship, but after this incident, they are likely to go their separate ways and have no further connection.
I thought this matter would just pass, and Shangguan Yunxin would either stay at home as an old maid for the rest of her life, or cut her hair and become a nun, spending the rest of her life in seclusion.
But he never expected that on the second day after the break-up, Fu Qiuyang came to propose marriage with several boxes of gifts. When curious people came up to him to ask about it, he accepted them all and replied generously:
"I have admired Miss Shangguan for a long time, but I have never expressed my feelings to her because she is already engaged. Now I heard that she has regained her freedom, and I am afraid that someone else will snatch her away first, so I hurried to propose marriage."
The curious person naturally doesn't believe it,
"You are a handsome young man, as handsome as Pan An, how could you fall in love with an ugly girl? Are you attracted by Miss Shangguan's family background?
I advise you to give up this idea. That girl is just an adopted daughter. The Shangguan family will not give you any convenience for her. Don't end up losing more than you gain. "
Fu Qiuyang was not annoyed. He just needed this opportunity to express his feelings in front of everyone so that the Shangguan family could see his sincerity.
"My dear brother, you are judging others by your own standards. I, Fu, am attracted by Miss Shangguan's noble character and her graceful and generous style of doing things. I like her as a person, regardless of her origin or family background.
As for her appearance, there is a saying that goes 'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder'. You may think a scar on the face is ugly, but I don't care at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was greeted with laughter. Everyone thought he was just saying one thing and thinking another, pretending to be noble. If he regretted it later, they would just be laughing at him and would not suffer any loss. Then they all dispersed.
Fu Qiuyang, who was in high spirits all the way, suddenly became nervous when he arrived at Shangguan Mansion. Although Shangguan Yunxin had said that everything would be discussed after she broke off the engagement.
However, he was not 100% sure, not even 50%.
He took a deep breath, calmed his nervous mood, and then signaled Fu Shan to knock on the door.
The gatekeeper said "later" and ran to the yard. In the end, he was left alone for nearly two hours before he finally came back.
The servant coughed awkwardly and said a little embarrassedly:
"Uh, Mr. Fu, please come in. Our lady is waiting for you in the main courtyard."
He had spent two hours in a corner near the gate, and was already very anxious. He was afraid that this handsome man would lose his patience and leave directly, and he was also worried that he would get angry and force his way into the yard.
If he were to ask her, their wife was too willful and overbearing. The eldest daughter had scars on her face, and now a man who looked like a fairy came to ask for her hand in marriage. Shouldn't she welcome him with open arms? Why was she deliberately making things difficult for him?
Fu Qiuyang was worried that he would be driven away. Although he had to wait a little longer, he should be thankful that he could be allowed in! How could he feel dissatisfied?
As he entered the reception room, he bowed respectfully, not daring to be rude in the slightest.
Baili Nanqing said bluntly:
"My daughter just broke off the engagement yesterday, and you came to propose marriage today. Could it be that you want outsiders to mistakenly think that my Shangguan family has already found a new partner, so you broke off the engagement so straightforwardly?
Wouldn't our Yun Xin's reputation be ruined?"
The more she spoke, the angrier she became. She slammed the table in anger, causing the teacups to clink.
"You are not planning this, are you? To ruin my daughter's reputation and leave her no choice but to choose you?
I tell you, wishful thinking! "
Shangguan Yunxin, who was standing by, hesitated for several seconds. She wanted to say that Fu Qiuyang was not that kind of person, but she was afraid that her mother would be even more angry because of her protection. She could only look at her younger sister anxiously, seeking her help.
As for Shangguan Qingyue, she had a hard time holding back her laughter. Her mother's acting was a little too contrived, but it was the first time she saw Brother Fu being so well behaved and honest, like a young wife who had been bullied, so she had to appreciate it.
She was worried that he would notice her, so she quickly held the small stone in front of her to cover her smiling face.
When Shangguan Yunxin looked over, she saw the two little ones, one covering his mouth, the other lowering his head, and their shoulders moving in unison.
With just one glance, her nervous mood slowly eased. Her family took great care of her, and everything they thought and did was definitely for her own good, so she just had to watch from the side.
Fu Qiuyang became anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly explained:
"Aunt, you misunderstood. I have absolutely no such idea. The reason I came here to propose marriage today is because I am angry about the rumors in the market.
A girl as good as Yun Xin is naturally sought after by every family with a daughter. For me, it is even more desirable. How could no one want her! Every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart, you..."
Just when he was so anxious that sweat was pouring down his forehead, Baili Nanqing burst out laughing. She had seen the two kids beside her trying to hold back their laughter until their stomachs ached. Infected by them, she finally gave away her secret with her stern face.
"Okay, I won't bother you anymore. However, I won't agree to it today. You have to wait until you have made a name for yourself in the capital before you are eligible to marry my daughter.
Although we don't value your background, you should at least make a small world for yourself and be able to shelter yourself from the wind and rain.
As for whether Xin'er will agree, that is beyond my control. Take all the things you brought back intact. Since you are here to ask for marriage, I will not keep you for dinner. Go back now."
After saying that, Baili Nanqing picked up the cold tea beside her and pretended to take a sip, not giving Fu Qiuyang any chance to speak.
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After Fu Qiuyang's disturbance, the long-silent capital city became lively again. It is said that when Madam Yang was visiting a guest, she mentioned very obscurely that it was not their family who took the initiative to cancel the engagement but was coerced.
The next day, a boy from the Shangguan family came to propose marriage, which was the best evidence. As for why they were coerced instead of canceling the marriage on their own initiative, after all, it was an indisputable fact that Shangguan Yunxin was disfigured.
Mrs. Yang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and explained with a sad face: Of course it was because her son loved Shangguan Yunxin so deeply that he didn't care whether her appearance was ruined.
As soon as these words were spoken, rumors began to fly everywhere, saying all kinds of things.
However, the rumor soon changed direction.
There was no other reason. It was because Yang Chengping, the youngest son of the Yang family, was beaten with a sack in the most prosperous Yanliu Lane in the capital. His nose and face were swollen and his wrist was broken. When he was found, he was only breathing.
Not only that, he reeked of alcohol, and there were many ambiguous marks on his face and neck, as well as lipstick used by girls. It was self-evident what he had done last night.
The Yang family prided themselves on being a family of scholars with a clean family tradition. In addition, Madam Yang had just established a good reputation for loyalty and devotion for her son. However, after this incident, everything became a joke.
The third daughter of the Yang family, who was eager to get married, was probably about to faint in her boudoir from crying...