Chapter 257: Today truly is a great harvest

Xiao Feng smiled, a warm feeling rose in his heart, he vaguely understood the deep meaning of Niu Dingtian's action, and also felt gratitude from the bottom of his heart.

The night was silent, the two did not speak further, each returned to their bamboo hut residence.

In the study—

Seeing his son's face red, hesitating and not speaking, Duan Zhengchun seemed to understand, looked at Duan Yu and smiled, saying: "Yu'er, do you have someone you like?"

Just now seeing this kid all infatuated and clinging to the carriage, it was nothing like his younger self; indeed, he is Duan Zhengchun's offspring.

Seeing his thoughts exposed, Duan Yu's face flushed, but thinking of Wang Yuyan, his eyes again showed a lovestruck look.

Gritting his teeth, his eyes firm, he said:

"I want to ask Father to make the arrangements and go to No Tin Lake Tai to propose marriage!"

"Lake Tai?"

Duan Zhengchun heard this and couldn't help but startle.

There lives his beloved yet feared concubine; because she is too troublesome, he hasn't dared to even taste her in these years.

"Exactly, it's Lake Tai!"

Duan Yu nodded, and told his father about the experience after being captured by Kumarajiva.

"You say you went to Mantuo Mountain Villa?"

Upon hearing that Duan Yu had been to Mantuo Mountain Villa, Duan Zhengchun's heart suddenly tightened.

He lifted the tea cup, took a tentative sip, and asked without changing expression:

"I heard the master of Mantuo Mountain Villa is infamous; she didn't do anything to you, did she?"

"Father, are you referring to Lady Wang? Lady Wang's temper is indeed somewhat bad." Duan Yu forced a smile, his face somewhat unnatural.

Regarding the woman who almost chopped him up and buried him as flower fertilizer, he still feels lingering fear to this day.

But concerning his lifelong happiness, Duan Yu also dared not ruin her image in front of his father, so he hurriedly explained:

"Besides, she and Father are both lovers of camellias; she has planted the villa full of our Great Reason's camellias."

"Although Lady Wang's temper is not good, her daughter is gentle and kind, completely unlike Lady Wang's temper; Father will surely like her upon seeing her."

Duan Zhengchun stared blankly, lost in thought; in a flash, many years had passed, and his A Luo also had a child.

"You want to marry her daughter?"

As if suddenly realizing, Duan Zhengchun stared blankly at Duan Yu.

"Exactly, I like Miss Wang!" Duan Yu grinned foolishly, nodding like a chick pecking at grain.

Saying this, seeing his father suddenly become dazed, thinking he was hesitating, he hurriedly rose and moved to his back, one hand earnestly kneading his shoulders, while somewhat guiltily saying:

"Father, you may not know, but I actually originally planned to rely on my own efforts to win Miss Wang's affection and win her heart."

"But this time, having gone out and seen so many talented youths, I fear that delay will let others seize the opportunity, so I can only trouble Father to step in and help me."

As he said this, Niu Dingtian's figure involuntarily appeared in Duan Yu's mind.

The renowned Southern Murong he had not yet met, just one Niu Dingtian already made him pale in comparison before Miss Wang; fortunately, this person seems destined to become his brother-in-law.

"This matter..."

"Please let Father consider it first."

After a moment of silence, Duan Zhengchun's heart gradually stirred; he had never imagined his son would fall for the daughter of his old lover, but thinking of her A Luo, his heart again grew hot.

He thought that if they could become related by marriage twice over, it would be very convenient for him.

"By the way, what's her name?"

He asked casually, absentmindedly lifting the tea cup to his lips.

"Her name is Wang Yuyan." Thinking of Wang Yuyan, Duan Yu said dreamily, "Her smile is lovely and her demeanor kind; Miss Wang lives up to her name, she is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."

"Cough—"

Duan Zhengchun seemed startled, the tea he had just swallowed spurted out from his mouth.

"Father, are you alright?" Duan Yu hurriedly stepped forward to take the tea cup, asking with concern.

"She... she what's her name?"

Duan Zhengchun's square face flushed red, he looked at Duan Yu in disbelief.

"Wang Yuyan."

Duan Yu answered truthfully, then puzzled, "Father, what's wrong with you?"

"Yuyan, Yuyan, lovely smile and kind demeanor." Duan Zhengchun seemed to have lost his soul, muttering to himself.

He remembered that when he and A Luo were deeply in love, they had also fantasized about what to name their future child.

The phrase "lovely smile and kind demeanor" came from his own mouth, and the two characters "Yuyan" were also chosen for their future daughter.

"Her name is Wang Yuyan; she should also be my daughter, Duan Zhengchun's."

Duan Zhengchun lowered his head, silent, feeling both dread and shame; he never imagined that Li Qingluo also retained his offspring.

"No! I still need to go to Mantuo Mountain Villa and confirm with A Luo..." Having made up his mind, Duan Zhengchun slowly raised his head, looked at his own son, and declared firmly: "Yu'er, this marriage proposal, Father does not agree!"

"Not agree?"

Duan Yu's face instantly froze.

Just then, an unusually panicked shout came from the opposite room: Ruan Xingzhu.

"Brother Zhengchun! Come quickly, come quickly, you come see… see what this is!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun was startled.

Just as he was about to rise and go over, seeing Duan Yu standing there foolishly, he couldn't help but feel pity and said:

"Yu'er, rest assured, there are plenty of good women in the world; Father will surely choose a better one for you."

"I don't want it!!" Duan Yu suddenly shouted angrily, his face flushing, "Father, why do you disagree? You clearly just agreed to the marriage proposal; besides Miss Wang, I want no one else!"

Seeing this, Duan Zhengchun wanted to speak to comfort him, but hearing Ruan Xingzhu's voice grow even more urgent, his footsteps quickly approached.

Looking at the error-free version one by one!

The next moment, someone also snatched a piece of golden lock and rushed into the house, excited.

"Brother Chun, you… you hurry and look, hurry and see what this is!"

Duan Zhengchun had been doubtful, but when his gaze fell on the golden lock, his face suddenly changed, and he trembled: "Where… where did this come from?"

"It's from a young lady in the carriage." Ruan Xingzhu cried excitedly, "I changed her medicine and found it on her head and neck; her left shoulder still bears the mark I made years ago—you… you go see for yourself…"

Saying this, she could no longer hold back her tears.

Duan Zhengchun no longer had time to worry about Duan Yu; today was truly a bountiful harvest, and he couldn't wait to run to the opposite house.

At this moment the house was already full of people: Qin Hongmian, Mu Wanqing, A Zi, A Bi, Wang Yuyan, Niu Dingtian, and also Xiao Feng.

Niu Dingtian stood with arms crossed by the window, eyes closed and silent; A Bi stood beside him comforting the infant; Mu Wanqing glared fiercely at Wang Yuyan; Wang Yuyan, meanwhile, stood flushed beside Niu Dingtian, fuming.

Obviously, just now Duan Yu's shouting from the opposite house was heard by everyone.

Duan Zhengchun rushed into the house, his gaze involuntarily lingering on Wang Yuyan's face for a moment.

"Like, I've thought too much! She's lost her youthful innocence, simply a copy of his A Luo!" "Miss, are you called Wang Yuyan?"

Having come to his senses, Duan Zhengchun's face bore a hint of kindness as he asked gently.

Wang Yuyan secretly annoyed, she gave a soft hum and turned her head away without responding.

It's bad enough that the young master harbors ill intentions, but his father is just as frivolous.

Seeing the glances around him, Duan Zhengchun felt embarrassed, wanting to ask a couple more questions, but Ruan Xingzhu, who had come after him, hastily pulled him into the inner room.

Nothing unexpected happened.

Duan Zhengchun now had another daughter; seeing A Zhu's shoulder wound, he felt both excited and heartbroken.

Hearing the caring voices from the inner room, Qin Hongmian suddenly felt a bit unbalanced in her heart.

She had thought that bearing a son for Duan Lang would give her some weight in his heart, but she hadn't expected to recognize one after another today. Seeing his earlier reaction to Wang Yuyan, Qin Hongmian knew with nine-tenths certainty that it was another of Duan Lang's offspring.

The more she thought, the angrier she became; she pulled Mu Wanqing and headed out, saying coldly, "Waner, let's return to Wuliang Mountain!"

"A Mian! A Mian!" Duan Zhengchun heard the movement and hurried out.

Careless! I was only worried about the inner room, and ended up neglecting these two ladies outside.

Thus, he paid no mind to the few outsiders in the house, taking Qin Hongmian's hand and showering her with the gentlest words.

Xiao Feng felt a wave of annoyance.

Seeing Duan Yu emerge from the opposite house, listless, he thought that his younger brother probably needed comfort right now, so he quickly went out to greet him:

"Second brother, come drink with the elder brother!"

He didn't understand matters of love and affection; his only idea was to drown his sorrows in wine.

Hearing this, Duan Yu slowly raised his head, only to meet Wang Yuyan's furious gaze, and his heart turned cold once again.

"Miss Wang, actually…"

"Hmph!"

Duan Yu instinctively wanted to step forward to explain, but before he could finish his words, Wang Yuyan gave a cold snort and turned away.

"I treat you as a friend, yet you clearly know I like Biao Ge and still secretly harbor feelings for me? This is just a little girl's thoughts; her face can't hide her joy or anger."

Normally, she would be somewhat pleased by Duan Yu's praise and flattery, but secretly scheming behind her back to propose marriage has already deeply touched her bottom line.

Duan Yu opened his mouth, at a loss, his mind filled with thoughts of how to deal with Miss Wang ignoring him from now on.

How could he have imagined that his father, who always doted on and loved him, would suddenly reject him? In the end, Duan Yu gazed resentfully at the window where Niu Dingtian stood.

"If it weren't for that rascal's idea, how would Miss Wang suddenly be angry with herself?" "Young Master Duan, what are you looking at me for?"

Seeming to sense the gaze, Niu Dingtian slowly opened his eyes, looking surprised.

Duan Yu: "I…" (End of chapter)