Chapter 37: Sulking

The next day, Master Su didn’t expect that after a whole night, Su Mingyue’s mood would still be so down.

At this moment, he was constantly trying to comfort her in the front hall.

Suddenly, the servant boy rushed in and shouted, “Master! Master! Young Master Shen has come to propose marriage!”

“???”

Master Su was confused, “Which Young Master Shen?”

The servant boy replied, “Young Master Shen Xiuyan!”

Master Su knew a few Young Master Shens, but how could he have forgotten which one it was when he had just visited recently?

Of course, Master Su hadn’t forgotten, he had just never considered it…

After all, it was too sudden…

Shen Xiuyan hadn’t given him any hint beforehand.

Although Master Su had thought Shen Xiuyan was a good candidate, he was just a merchant, which didn’t meet Mingyue’s standards for a husband, so it had never been brought up.

And the timing was wrong.

Mingyue was sulking; there was no way she’d be in a good mood.

Master Su stood up and said, “Mingyue, should I go out and turn him down?”

Su Mingyue was dumbfounded when she heard the servant’s announcement. She quickly raised her hand, “Wait, let’s see what Young Master Shen has to say…”

Master Su slowly raised an eyebrow.

What was going on with his daughter?

Why was she suddenly not sulking anymore?

And why was her face turning red? He had never realized she was so shy.

But since his daughter didn’t mind, Master Su instructed, “Please, let him in.”

“Yes, sir!”

Su Mingyue’s heart was no longer in the hall; it had already flown outside with the servant boy.

Shen Lang had arrived.

He was here to propose!

She had been right not to believe the rumors, she should have trusted him more!

Thinking about this, Su Mingyue’s face turned even redder.

She then gave Cui Cui a look of approval.

As expected, those on the outside could see more clearly. Cui Cui’s words yesterday were really on point. She shouldn’t have doubted Shen Lang.

Cui Cui was speechless.

Inside, she was shouting in her mind. She hadn’t believed Shen Xiuyan’s character yesterday, she had only been comforting the young lady!

She thought the young lady would see through it, but clearly, she didn’t…

Having a mind full of romance was really troublesome!

Wake up, young lady!

The matchmaker, entering the Su family courtyard, smiled and congratulated Master Su, “Master Su, Congratulations , Scholar Shen Xiuyan wants to marry your daughter. I wonder what your thoughts are on this?”

“Sorry, my daughter has been spoiled by me, she only wants to marry a scholar…” Master Su had just started to respond when he realized, “Wait, what did you say? Scholar Shen Xiuyan???”

Wasn’t Shen Xiuyan a merchant?

How did he become a scholar all of a sudden!!!

The matchmaker was puzzled but patiently explained, “You didn’t know? Young Master Shen passed the exam, and he’s the top scorer. His future is limitless!”

!!!

Master Su was completely stunned.

So that was it. He had wondered how it was possible for Shen Xiuyan’s name to be the same as the top scorer’s. Turns out, it was the same person.

This person was here to propose to his daughter!!!

Inside the room, Shen Xiuyan smiled politely and gently, “Master Su, I apologize for disturbing you today. This is my mother, Zhou Shi.”

Master Su nodded and smiled, “Hello, hello.”

The matchmaker, seeing that the two had greeted each other, eagerly spoke up, “Oh, look at my eyes. This must be Miss Su. Just like the rumors say, she’s a fairy who descended to the mortal world. Standing next to Young Master Shen, they make such a perfect pair. Master Su, don’t you think so?”

Master Su turned his head mechanically, looking at Shen Xiuyan, then at his precious daughter. They really did seem like a perfect match, just like those people who descended from the heavens.

“They are a good match…” Master Su mumbled in a daze.

The matchmaker smiled with satisfaction, “Well, that’s settled then. Although Young Master Shen’s family background is a bit lacking, he still has proper manners, and besides, he’s the top scorer. Who knows, he might even aim for the title of ‘Juren’ in the future. Master Su, just give a clear answer. You won’t find a better opportunity than this.”

Master Su hesitated. The top scorer, huh…

That really was impressive.

While he hesitated, the matchmaker didn’t waste time and directly released her trump card.

“Master Su, to be honest, Young Master Shen can promise that it will be a one-life, one-woman marriage. If Miss Su marries him, she will never have to face a concubine or a secondary wife.”

“What?!!!” Master Su was dumbfounded.

Everyone in the room was stunned. Did he know what such a promise meant?

What if Mingyue couldn’t have children? Would Shen Xiuyan just not want children?

Master Su thought of this and asked, “But… what if she can’t have children?”

Shen Xiuyan assured him, “Then we won’t have children.”

How could it be that simple? And besides, it was just a child. He didn’t have a throne to inherit; Shen Yuanming could take over the family line.

Seeing Master Su’s stunned expression, Shen Xiuyan shrugged.

A monogamous marriage was the norm, wasn’t it? Why was everyone making such a big deal out of it?

Master Su trembled as he extended his hand, “Is your promise really true?”

Shen Xiuyan nodded, “It’s as true as can be. I can write an agreement, and if I break it, you can do whatever you want to me.”

“Alright, alright.”

From this moment on, the decision before him was no longer multiple choice, but a single choice.

Master Su could no longer see anyone else in his eyes. Shen Xiuyan was undoubtedly the best choice.

Although he had a harem of concubines, Master Su certainly didn’t want his daughter to end up with such a man.

If the man was as reasonable as Shen Xiuyan, it would be fine, but if he was swayed by some pillow talk, his daughter’s life would be miserable.

Why is this so easy?

Master Su suddenly realized that something felt off.

Could it be that these two had been secretly involved with each other before…?

Thinking of this, his expression turned sour.