Favoring a Hidden Mistress? Engagement Broken-Chapter 69 - 66: [Part 2]

Mrs. Zheng glanced at her husband, covered her lips with a round fan, and whispered lightly, "Why not ask Wanwan’s own wishes? If she doesn’t agree, even your agreement would be useless."

In other words, if their daughter had chosen for herself, it would be unlikely they could oppose her.

So in this matter, their beloved young daughter’s intentions were most important.

...

Xie Wanqing was sleeping soundly with her eyes closed when Er Xia gently woke her up.

Nanny Li, having received orders, came over herself. Seeing Wanqing awake, she hurriedly approached, "Madam instructed that you should dress neatly and follow me to the guest hall."

Having just woken up, Wanqing was still a bit dazed. She slowly sat up and said in a soft voice, "Is there something Mother wants?"

Speaking, the person who was about to get out of bed stopped her actions, finally waking up fully.

Turning her head, she asked, "Guest hall?"

Nanny Li handed her an outer garment to change into, replying, "Yes, the guest hall."

She looked at the young mistress, speaking with a teasing tone, "You didn’t inform madam in advance, Heir Pei came by suddenly, truly catching us off guard."

Nanny Li was Mrs. Zheng’s accompanying nanny, having watched the two young mistresses grow up. Although she didn’t flaunt her seniority, she was much closer in speech compared to other servants.

Wanqing didn’t mind her teasing. Hearing this, she slightly lowered her eyes awkwardly, her heart skipping a few beats.

That person acts quickly; she just took a nap, and he already informed her parents?

Since they were calling her over...

Doesn’t that mean her parents have approved, and now they want her to express her stance?

Wanqing, thinking all sorts of things, took a soft sedan chair to the front courtyard.

The guest hall’s doors were open. Before she even stepped off, the people inside all turned their gaze towards her.

After being away for half a day, the young girl had changed into another outfit—a smoke-colored peach pink dress, adorned with a pearl hairpin. Holding a beauty round fan in one hand and lifting the hem of her skirt in the other, she walked over gracefully, her movements exuding elegance and liveliness, truly a naturally beautiful young lady.

Such a beautiful girl, no wonder the Princely Heir from Duke Mansion, who hadn’t thought of marrying for years, proactively knelt down to propose.

Xie Shu and Mrs. Zheng both had looks of pride for their daughter’s blossoming.

Pei Yuqing, however, was somewhat dazed, watching the young girl gracefully walk towards him step by step.

"Hey!" Wanqing waved her hand in front of his eyes, tilting her head with a smile, "Snap out of it, Pei Changqing."

Xie Shu/Mrs. Zheng: "..."

Pei Yuqing snapped back to reality, realizing he had stared too intently at the young girl. His expression slightly paused, his eyelashes gently trembling. Seeing her teasing look, he helplessly called out, "Wanwan."

Wanqing raised her eyebrows slightly, her lips forming a beautiful curve. She tilted her face, looking at him without teasing further.

This person had a thin skin; to act so impulsively and shamelessly in front of elders, staying composed without blushing was already beyond her expectations.

She had originally thought that after teasing him like this, he’d wish to die from embarrassment.

Their exchange was intimate, the looks between them clearly showing signs of affection.

Xie Shu felt a jolt in his heart, finally understanding his wife’s earlier words.

Indeed!

Even after sending him away, they could have privately questioned their daughter’s sentiments. Why did they have to call her over now for an on-the-spot inquiry?

Turns out the girl had not only been long desired by someone but had already taken action.

Acting quickly indeed; he had hardly withdrawn his marriage proposal!

Look at him, a fine gentleman, yet sporting such a sheepish expression, truly disgraceful.

Xie Shu felt indignant, his eyes shooting daggers ’swish’ towards him.

Pei Yuqing, being very perceptive, immediately corrected his expression, dare not appear overly frivolous.

Married for over twenty years, Mrs. Zheng knew her husband’s heart very well, understanding well that he was currently frustrated that a grown girl couldn’t be held back at home.

She also had similar concerns, but daughters must eventually marry; as long as she likes him and lives happily after marriage, it’s all fine.

With these thoughts, Mrs. Zheng beckoned her daughter, "Come, Wanwan."

She raised her hand to tidy her daughter’s sweat-dampened hair, fanning the thin sweat on her forehead with the round fan, speaking softly, "Do you know why I called you here, dear?"

Wanqing leaned against her mother, sitting down, her eyes falling on the young man sitting properly nearby, smiling radiantly, "I know."

As Pei Yuqing’s gaze met hers, he immediately turned away. The fingers hidden in his sleeve slowly curled from nervousness.

If only she nods...

If only she nods, their engagement...

Listening to her daughter’s sweet voice, Xie Shu let out a heavy snort, "So you’ve discussed his marriage proposal privately beforehand, didn’t you go to the farm yesterday? When did this discussion happen?"