Chapter 117 Willing

Qing Dai reported that Shu Yuting had arrived, and Shu Yuwan immediately thought it was about Princess Pingyi.

However, she was unsure of his eldest sister’s opinion.

“Please come in.”

Shu Yuting entered the inner hall, quickly paid her respects to Shu Yuwan, and said, “Sister, we can’t let our Yange marry Princess Pingyi. It will ruin his future!”

Shu Yuwan was surprised by her eldest sister’s attitude.

Calmly, she said, “But the Emperor didn’t force your family. Didn’t your husband express his willingness after being asked for his opinion?”

Angry, Shu Yuting exclaimed, “What does he know! He’s been idle all this time. Does he want his son to be like him?”

Shu Yuwan explained, “Princess Pingyi can still enter the court as an official, just not in critical positions. Besides, with a title in the future, Yange will not be mediocre.”

Anxiously, Shu Yuting said, “Yange is talented. He will have a bright future!”

“Yuwang, as Yange’s aunt, you must help him!”

Understanding the situation now, Shu Yuwan asked, “What does Yange say about this?”

“I haven’t had a chance to ask him yet. Upon hearing the news, I rushed to find you to prevent any hasty decisions! Yange will listen to me. In matters of marriage, parental orders, and matchmaker’s words, Yange knows I have his best interests at heart.”

Helplessly, Shu Yuwan advised, “Sister, go back and talk to Yange. Discuss it with your husband. As a family. Once you’ve made a decision, then go to the Emperor and report back. It’s not appropriate for me to interfere.”

“Yuwan?”

Shu Yuwan patiently urged, “Go on. Yange’s marriage is important, and his thoughts matter.”

After some insistence from Shu Yuting, seeing Shu Yuwan’s unwavering stance, she had no choice but to leave the palace.

Once she was gone, Shu Yuwan instructed, “Today’s events should not be spread around.”

Qing Dai replied, “Rest assured, Your Highness.”

As they conversed, Yumei brought a message, saying, “Your Highness, a message from Prince Shinzi’s Mansion. The nanny from Prince Shinzi’s side personally delivered it and is waiting outside.”

Shu Yuwan received and opened the message.

It was an invitation to the wedding of Prince Shinzi’s heir on the eighth of the second month.

Seeing it, Shu Yuwan smiled and said, “Reply to the nanny that will be delighted, and I will definitely go to congratulate her.”

“Understood.”

Yumei left to deliver the message.

Shu Yuwan carefully selected a congratulatory gift and had it sent to Prince Shinzi’s Mansion the next day.

In Prince Shinzi’s Mansion, Ning Wang Fei had been busy and happy these days. With her only son about to get married, she ensured everything was well-prepared and meticulous, leaving no room for error.

The nanny had also returned from the Palace.

“Princess, the reply from the Crown Princess says that she will definitely come to congratulate the heir on his wedding day.”

Ning Wang Fei was delighted, “Good.”

Although there had been some commotion with Prince Shinzi’s son previously, the matter had not been made public at the time. Only the Shu family and Ning Wang Fei and her son knew about it. Now, with Yuwan being the Crown Princess, the birth of the Emperor’s eldest grandson, and the upcoming marriage of Prince Shinzi’s son, the situation was different.

Ning Wang Fei had acknowledged Shu Yuwan as her adopted daughter. With Shu Yuwan attending Prince Shinzi’s son’s wedding, others would only praise the good relationship between the Crown Princess and Ning Wang Fei.

Chen Gongzi was currently helping Prince Shinzi’s son prepare for the wedding.

Prince Shinzi’s son asked, “Why are you here helping me instead of at home?”

Chen Gongzi stepped forward, “My sister’s side is being taken care of by Mother, so I came here to see you.”

Prince Shinzi was curious, “By the way, why have you been thinking about working in the court recently? When I went to the Ministry of the Palace, didn’t you say you couldn’t stand the restrictions?”

Chen Gongzi whispered, “Not progressing will surely lead to being disliked!”

Being a martial artist, Prince Shinzi had sharp ears and could sense something was up. He raised his eyebrows and teased, “Disliked by whom?”

Chen Gongzi hesitated, and Prince Shinzi urged, “Speak up, speak up.”

With a determined look, Chen Gongzi said, “Soon, I’ll be your true uncle, so you must help me.”

“Which family’s girl is it exactly?”

Looking embarrassed, Chen Gongzi replied, “The young lady just recognized by the Duke of Wei’s household.”

Prince Shinzi was surprised, “Isn’t that the girl you accidentally stepped on back then?”

Chen Gongzi often caused trouble for the girl from the Wei Duke’s household, a fact Prince Shinzi was aware of. He just didn’t expect Chen Gongzi to take it seriously.

It could be said that the two brothers were quite carefree.

Prince Shinzi nodded in agreement, “You indeed need to make an effort. Wei Duke’s family background is not low. Even if she was just recognized, it’s not easy to marry into that family.”

Dejected, Chen Gongzi said, “Who said it was easy? And I used to tease her often before. She probably has a bad impression of me. What should I do?”

Patting Chen Gongzi’s shoulder, Prince Shinzi said, “You have a long way to go!”

“Stop with the nonsense. Do you have any solutions?”

Prince Shinzi advised, “Work hard in the court to change people’s impression of you. At the same time, go to Miss Wei and sincerely apologize for past actions.”

“Will that work? Will she think I’m a pushover? When she was the daughter of a temple official, I bullied her. Now that she’s the daughter of the Duke of Wei, I go to apologize.”

Prince Shinzi hesitated, “I don’t have much experience either, but it’s better than leaving a bad impression now. Why don’t you go back and ask her?”

Chen Gongzi teased, “Oh, even before the wedding, it’s Shiyi this, Shiyi that. Shiyi is all you talk about.”

Prince Shinzi chuckled and said, “It’s not long before the wedding.”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk…”

On the other hand, Shu Yuting left the Palace and didn’t return to the Yongchang’s Mansion. Instead, she went straight to the Shu Mansion and found Mrs. Shu. She briefly explained the situation and said, “Mother, you must help Yange!”

Mrs. Shu was furious, “You and Changping have different opinions on this matter. He agreed to the Emperor, and now you want Yuwan to go to the Emperor and change it. What kind of situation are you creating between the Emperor and Changping?”

Shu Yuting said helplessly, “But my husband doesn’t listen to me, and my sister is the Crown Princess…”

Interrupting, Mrs. Shu said, “You know she’s just the Crown Princess, not the Empress!”

…

After being scolded by Mrs. Shu, Shu Yuting returned to the  Yongchang’s Mansion, feeling unhappy.

She went to Yange’s courtyard and found that Zheng Changping was already there, indicating that he had already discussed the matter with Yange.

Shu Yuting said, “Yange, rest assured, Mother will find a way to refuse it for you.”

Yange respectfully bowed, “Mother, Princess Ping is lively and lovely, with outstanding temperament. Your son is willing.”

Shu Yuting was exasperated, “You, why are you as spineless as your father?”

Zheng Changping stood by silently, not saying a word.