Chapter 1205 - 114 Inscription (Second Revision)
Even so, Lin Yuan still did not want any Silver.
She glanced at Xia Zheng, whose face was full of anticipation. The phrase "imperial marriage" was already on the tip of her tongue.
But before she could speak, an impatient voice already rang out. Zhao Hongsheng laughed and said, "Miss Lin, you must not waste such a great opportunity, I have always known about the affection between you and Xia Zheng. If you receive the Emperor’s decree for marriage today, from now on, everything will be smooth sailing for the two of you, and nobody will be able to separate you."
What was supposed to be a kind reminder immediately made Lin Yuan’s mind tense with a snap.
Seeing Lin Yuan’s hesitation, Su Zhe hurriedly spoke up, "How could granting a marriage be a trivial matter? It should also require the consent of the parents! Miss Lin must think thrice before acting."
Yao Shijiang, who had been silent all this while, also spoke up now. His voice was as calm as a deep ancient well, "Prime Minister Su’s words are very true. Second Young Master Xia is not just any wealthy young man in the Capital city. How many people are looking at him? The General Mansion is not an ordinary household either. I heard that the fiancée of Eldest Young Master Xia is the legitimate daughter from Sir Tian’s Family, Miss Tian, who is humble and virtuous, and also Consort Tian’s niece. Such a woman is truly suited to be the wife of the General Mansion’s son, silencing the mouths of everyone in the Capital city. In my opinion, Miss Lin is also an intelligent person. Although not quite on par with Miss Tian’s family status, as long as she and Second Young Master Xia have mutual affection, this marriage is surely worthy of being granted."
Listening to Yao Shijiang’s words, Lin Yuan’s eyebrows couldn’t help but raise up high. He really was The Grand Scholar, indeed the father of Yao Hanai. Although he didn’t mention Lin Yuan’s humble origins in every sentence, what he implied was that she was not worthy in status and could not match Xia Zheng.
Xia Zheng, of course, was also an intelligent person. He got the connotation behind Yao Shijiang’s words, but the man spoke with such tight logic that it left one with no room to refute. Xia Zheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, seeing that this usually silent Graduate Yao also knew more than just burying himself in scholarly pursuits!