Chapter 806 - 172: I Only Want to Marry You
Gazing at Yuanyang County right before his eyes, all of Fang Liuming’s joy was extinguished by the chasing Shen Rou.
Fang Fu also tightly furrowed his brow, "If Ms. Shen has safely arrived without incident, it’s already a blessing. Once people get here, we’ll think of other solutions!"
Fang Liuming’s face was dark with a cold severity. Think of what other solutions? With Shen Rou having followed him all the way from Capital Jingcheng on her own, even if he explained, how would his cousin and Cousin Qian think? Others would certainly assume that, if he hadn’t given an indication, a maiden from the women’s quarters like Shen Rou could not have possibly followed him home for thousands of miles.
He had previously goaded Cousin Qian, even specifically asking her which option was better. Now that Shen Rou had followed him, wouldn’t it be admitting it? His cousin had already disapproved, and his father had been repeatedly insisting on finding a daughter of the Official’s family. Seeing Shen Rou, wouldn’t they create a fuss? And his chance would be even more remote.
Seeing his expression, Fang Fu sighed, "Ms. Shen can also be considered a lady from a reputable family, yet she acted so impulsively. Not to mention what she would have done if she had encountered danger on the road, but by following here, she has essentially created a major problem for Dalang!"
The two stopped outside Yuanyang County and waited.
Shen Rou had rushed over in a desperate hurry, jostled all the way, and by the time she saw Fang Liuming, she was pale, noticeably thinner, with tears brimming in her eyes, looking helpless and pitiful, "Brother Liuming!"
Fang Liuming frowned and greeted her with a cupped fist, "Ms. Shen...."