Chapter 251: A Match Made in Heaven
"What did you say?"
"You rebellious girl, what nonsense are you spouting?"
When Sheng Lu heard Sheng Xueyi’s words, he was truly furious.
Back then, when Sheng Xueyi was betrothed to Mu Lin, the son of Marquis Wugong, Sheng Lu didn’t think much of this daughter, because as Sheng Lu and Su Fu said, Mu Lin was indeed notorious for being a scoundrel.
If it weren’t so, Sheng Lu and Su Fu wouldn’t have possibly sent Sheng Xueyi to the villa outside Sanchuan City.
After all, a wife shares her husband’s noble status!
If Mu Lin were exceptional, then no matter if it was Sheng Lu or Su Fu, they would have valued Sheng Xueyi, pampered her, protected her, and when Sheng Xueyi married Mu Lin in the future, she could have been a helper to her natal family.
Unfortunately, Mu Lin’s public conduct has always been unpromising.
And now, even the Marquis Mansion of Wugong has been stripped of its title, so naturally, Mu Lin’s engagement with Sheng Xueyi is completely off.
In such circumstances, Sheng Lu and Su Fu were supposed to completely disregard Sheng Xueyi.
However, both didn’t expect that Sheng Xueyi caught the eye of a noble person.
If Sheng Xueyi could truly marry him, even as a secondary wife, it would be an incredible leap forward for the Sheng Family.
How fortunate this noble person happens to be the youngest son of Imperial Concubine Yi, who is immensely favored by Emperor Xia!
Although Emperor Xia has not yet established a Crown Prince, the Empress has no offspring, and in the palace, the most esteemed person is Imperial Concubine Yi. She bore Emperor Xia two sons and a daughter.
In the eyes of the public and many noble families, the fourth prince born to Imperial Concubine Yi is the unquestionable choice for succession to the throne. Although the fourteenth prince of Imperial Concubine Yi cannot become the Crown Prince, as the future emperor’s brother, a life of glory and wealth is certain for him.
Sheng Lu does not know how the Fourteenth Prince came to know of his daughter, but since he knows that the Fourteenth Prince has an interest in Sheng Xueyi, he naturally tries every possible method to make this happen.
In fact, Sheng Lu is very clear in his mind.
No matter how talented his daughter is, it is hard for her to become the main wife of the Fourteenth Prince.
As for the reason?
It’s just that his daughter is unfortunate enough to have an engagement!
But in Sheng Lu’s view, even if she cannot become the main wife, being a secondary wife is still good.
Whether she is the main wife or the secondary wife, as long as she can win the heart of the Fourteenth Prince, then the Sheng Family, as the in-laws of the Fourteenth Prince, is bound to rise.
Sheng Lu had everything calculated perfectly, except he did not expect Sheng Xueyi to claim she had someone she loved!
"Husband, don’t be angry!"
"Xue’er is still young, and there are many things she doesn’t understand. Take your time to talk to her!"
Seeing that Sheng Lu was about to lay hands on Sheng Xueyi, Su Fu quickly stopped him.
"Husband, for my sake, please calm down!"
Stopping Sheng Lu, Su Fu then looked towards Sheng Xueyi, urgently saying, "Xue’er, when it comes to marriage, it is the decree of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. How could you be so reckless?"
"I am not being reckless!"
Sheng Xueyi took a deep breath, "I indeed have someone I love!"
"Should I deceive you then?"
Sheng Xueyi resolutely looked towards Sheng Lu and Su Fu.
"Alright, alright, you rebellious daughter!"
"Tell me, who is that person?"
Sheng Lu angrily raised his hand and pointed at Sheng Xueyi, "I want to see which family’s boy is so reckless!"
"It’s Mu Lin!"
Sheng Xueyi raised her head, confronting her enraged father, "I do not believe he is a scoundrel or libertine. I believe that heaven has arranged this marriage for me!"