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The head of the Ming family stared blankly at his daughter. “Wanning, you… what did you say?”
Everyone knew that Su Jiu had no interest in romantic relationships and had been unwilling to marry.
His daughter’s sudden announcement had caught him off guard.
“What’s with that expression, Dad? Don’t look so shocked,” Ming Wanning said.
“Daughter, if you were to marry someone else, I could try to find a way, but if you want to marry Su Jiu, there’s nothing I can do,” the head of the Ming family said helplessly.
He held Su Jiu in high regard, but unfortunately, Su Jiu had no interest in marriage. Otherwise, he would have been a good son-in-law candidate.
“Grandfather Su will come tomorrow to discuss this matter with Grandfather,” Ming Wanning said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
The head of the Ming family and his wife continued to gaze at Ming Wanning, making her feel even more uncomfortable.
“Mom, Dad, why are you looking at me like that?” Ming Wanning coughed softly and asked in a low voice.
“Ningning, tell me honestly, do you know him?” the head of the Ming family inquired.
Ming Wanning nodded shyly and explained how they had met, “He’s actually the one who saved my life.”
Ming’s father chuckled upon hearing this. Su Jiu was indeed much better than the young man they had previously considered.
“Alright, tomorrow I won’t go out. We’ll wait for Su’s family to come over,” the head of the Ming family agreed.
“Good, Su Jiu said he would have his grandfather come over first, and then after both families have discussed it, he will seek the Emperor’s approval for the marriage.”
“Great, let’s see what that Yu Manxue has to say” Ming’s mother added with a cold snort.
Although the head of the Ming family didn’t say anything, his thoughts were in line with his wife’s.
On the other side, Su Jiu returned to the Su family and went straight to Su Xi’s courtyard.
He was alone at home, enjoying a cup of tea. Yang Zhenwei didn’t come over this time; he had gone back.
“Grandfather.”
Su Xi raised an eyebrow as he looked at Su Jiu approaching him. “What brings you here? Is there something you need to discuss with me?”
Su Jiu, like Su Yu, only came to see him when there was something important to discuss.
“Grandfather, I’d like to ask you to visit the Ming family tomorrow,” Su Jiu said.
Su Xi looked at Su Jiu with surprise. “Visit the Ming family? What for?”
“To discuss my marriage with Wanning.”
“Discuss marriage… What did you say?” Su Xi was initially taken aback, and then, after regaining his composure, he looked at his grandson in disbelief.
He said he wanted to discuss marriage. Is this true?
“Are you not lying to me, Ah jiu?”
“I’m not lying to you, Grandfather.”
“Are you really ready to let go and get married?” Su Xi asked again to confirm.
Su Jiu nodded. “Yes, I am.”
“Alright, I will talk to your uncle and ask him to come with me tomorrow,” Su Xi said, delighted to see his grandson truly ready to get married.
“Good. When you come back tomorrow, I will go to the palace and seek the Emperor’s approval for our marriage.”
“Deal. You handle this matter,” Su Xi said, overjoyed.
His eldest grandson was finally getting married.
That evening, Su Xi called Su Long over and informed him about Su Jiu’s intention to get married.
Su Long was delighted to learn about Su Jiu and Ming Wanning’s mutual affection. “Dad, I’ll ask my wife to come with us. Since Su Jiu’s parents are not here, we, as his uncle and aunt, will be there for him.”
“Alright, go and inform your wife,” Su Xi said.
“Okay.”
That evening, the head of the Ming family also discussed the matter with his father. After learning that his granddaughter wanted to marry Su Jiu, Grandfather Ming nodded in approval. “Su Jiu is a good person, and the Su family’s traditions are well-established. It’s only after the two have developed feelings for each other that they are considering marriage. Wanning will have a good life after marrying into the Su family. She has suffered enough before.”
Grandfather Ming took out fifty thousand taels of silver from his private funds. “Take this and give it to Wanning as her dowry.”
“Dad, my wife and I have enough money.”
“This is from me. Rest assured, each of my children has been left with the same amount. When they get married, they will receive it. Wanning is not the only one.”
“Thank you, Dad. How have you been feeling lately?”
“Since Wanning became close with the Princess, we have been able to buy fresh produce all year round. My health has improved a lot. And a few months ago, Wanning had someone bring me back some wine. After drinking it, I felt even better. I think I might live to see my great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren,” Grandfather Ming said with a smile.
He had thought that his time was running out, but he never expected to come across such good fortune.
“Let’s not let the other side know about tomorrow’s arrangements for now. We’ll wait until everything is confirmed,” Su Xi said.
“After you and Su Jiu’s Grandfather talk, Su Jiu will go to the palace to seek the Emperor’s approval for the marriage. By then, even if they have objections, there will be nothing they can do,” the head of the Ming family said coldly.
Grandfather Ming nodded in relief. “That’s a relief.”
“Since marrying into the Yu family, your sister has become more and more unruly. And that child, Yu Manxue, too. They are capable of such things,” he said, expressing his anger at the thought of Yu Manxue attempting to harm Ming Wanning.
After all, Wanning was her cousin. It was disappointing to see her resort to such self-destructive behavior for the sake of a man.
“Don’t worry about it, Dad. They will regret it later. Right now, you just need to take care of your health. Don’t worry about anything else,” The head of the Ming family said, not wanting these matters to disturb his father.
“Alright.”
The next day, Su Xi and Su Long’s family visited the Ming family. As soon as they arrived, they were taken to the study. The people in the Ming family didn’t know what was discussed in the study, but they knew that the Su family left in high spirits.
After learning the news, The head of the Ming family’s older and younger brothers came to find him.
“Brother, what was the purpose of the Su family’s visit today?”
The head of the Ming family had a great deal of trust in his brothers, who shared the same mother.
“The Su family came to discuss the marriage between Wanning and Su Jiu,” The head of the Ming family had no reason to conceal the matter from his two brothers.
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“That’s great. The Su family is a very respectable family, and Wanning and Su Jiu are a perfect match. They will have a good life together.”
“Are you not planning to inform the second brother?”
The head of the Ming family nodded with a smile. “Dad said not to tell them for now. When the imperial decree for the marriage comes in a few days, they will naturally find out. There’s no need for us to go out of our way to inform them.”
The two brothers exchanged a surprised glance. “Su Jiu is actually going to seek the Emperor’s approval for the marriage?”
“Yes, at the latest, tomorrow.”
The head of the Ming family’s third brother nodded in satisfaction. “It seems that Su Jiu values Wanning very much. Once the imperial decree is issued, Yu Manxue and her mother won’t be able to do anything. What can they do against an imperial decree?”
“Exactly.”
The three brothers stayed in the study for a long time before leaving.
Meanwhile, after Su Xi and his family returned home, Su Jiu went to the palace to meet the Emperor.
“Your Majesty.”
“Rise. Why are you not resting today?”
“I have come to request the imperial decree for marriage.”