Chapter 459 - 438: Second Update
Mother Ju was not in a hurry now, The time when Ju Nanyi had not spoken was the most anxious moment for her. Now, it seemed he was going to speak, and perhaps some things could no longer be concealed and had reached a point where they must be disclosed.
"Mother, I have always known that you have hoped for me to marry a virtuous and capable wife, not to cling to the powerful but to live a stable life," Ju Nanyi slowly began, looking straight ahead, where Father Ju’s tablet was placed.
Mother Ju’s lips trembled, as the image of that stunning woman, more dazzling than flowers, who had once visited them, sprang to mind. On that day, she had foreseen something but still naively thought that a Commandery Princess of high status and power would not take a fancy to our Nanyi, and moreover, Mother Ju did not feel that Commandery Princess had any regard for Ju Nanyi in her eyes.
"Mother, I want to marry Princess Chao Ren, I have always wanted to—" Ju Nanyi finished calmly, not begging or excited, just quietly kowtowed, telling Mother Ju a fact.
Upon hearing this, Mother Ju’s body could not help but step back twice, barely stabilizing herself with support from the table, the clothing in her hands piled onto the chair.
"Nanyi, you have always been a determined man, but have you thought it through? If you marry the Commandery Princess, you will have to bear grievances, lower yourself, and even be talked about as someone who climbed up by holding on to the Commandery Princess forever..."
"Mother, I have seriously considered these things." He had even personally experienced them once already, naturally understanding the bitterness involved, but all the grievances could not outweigh his willing heart.
"Is it the same Commandery Princess who once showed you kindness?" Seeing this, Mother Ju knew she could not persuade him. Her son had grown up and had his own ideas, and Ju Nanyi was never foolishly filial. Sometimes, Mother Ju could not fully understand what her own son was thinking.
"Yes, I plan to propose a marriage the day after tomorrow," said Ju Nanyi. It was unexpectedly smooth, and he knew his mother’s temperament better than anyone—strong-willed, would rather suffer than beg others. Therefore, Ju Nanyi considered buying a new residence in South City. With Nian Ru’s temperament, she certainly would not get along with his mother.