Noble Lady

Chapter 138: Anything in mind?

"You didn't refute it." Xue Chenyu seemed to have discovered something incredible, covering her mouth in surprise, "Could it be that you were conquered by Chen Mingxuan's beauty the first time you met him?"

Du Jingyuan also reacted at this time, and two red clouds appeared on her cheeks.

"You, what are you talking about? Where do I have it?"

Madam Xue patted the back of Xue Chenyu's hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Although the Du family is interested in discussing marriage, it's still a matter of the last word. If outsiders hear you say this, it will ruin Miss Du's reputation."

"It's okay, I'll just talk about it at home. I'll keep my mouth shut once we leave this room."

Mrs. Xue still gave her a displeased look and apologized to Du Jingyuan.

Du Jingyuan quickly waved her hands and said, "It's okay, Madam Xue. I know she was joking with me and she definitely doesn't have any intention of ruining my reputation."

"You have some conscience."

Xue Chenyu wanted to reveal the matter about Chen Mingxuan, but it was not a good idea for this matter to be told from their Marquis' Mansion, otherwise it would offend the Duke Chen's Mansion as well.

Mrs. Xue also agreed with Xue Chenyu's suggestion to discuss marriage.

In any case, this marriage will only benefit Du Jingyuan and not harm her.

Given the current situation of the Du family, it is a blessing for her to be able to marry Chen Mingxuan, a talented and promising young man. Even without the Duke's Mansion, Chen Mingxuan's abilities are still enough to make him successful.

As for the princess's complaints about her, that was inevitable. But dealing with that kind of girl wasn't difficult.

The reason why she was so obsessed with Chen Mingxuan was simply because Chen Mingxuan was different from those who had treated her with respect in the past. The less he took her seriously, the harder she could let him go.

"Your mother should have been the one to tell you these things, but since you've brought them up before me today, I'm stepping in to speak for you. I hope your mother won't think I'm meddling."

"Don't worry, Madam Xue. I will remember your kindness in my heart, and my mother will not know what happened today." Du Jingyuan said, and stood up and kowtowed solemnly to Madam Xue.

Only now did she finally understand that not all relatives are blood relatives.

She treated Xue Chenyu like that before, and she was still willing to help me when I encountered difficulties.

On the contrary, her own mother only wanted to sell her for a good price to pave the way for her brothers and sisters at home.

Du Jingyuan quickly figured it out. Although a marriage controlled by others was not what she wanted, she could accept it if it meant marrying Chen Mingxuan.

When she fell in the Ninth Princess's garden today, wasn't she trying to find a way out for herself?

The two girls still had something to say, but the housekeeper happened to come and ask them for something, so Mrs. Xue left first, leaving the room for the two sisters to talk on their own.

As for diverting the Ninth Princess's attention, we must start before the Du family officially arranges marriage for Du Jingyuan and Chen Mingxuan.

The Ninth Princess had to think that it was the person she didn't want who was picked up by someone else, rather than Du Jingyuan stealing her person, otherwise there would be endless trouble.

And the best person to do this is Chen Lizhu.

Xue Chenyu told Du Jingyuan that she wanted to send a visiting letter to Chen Lizhu and ask her to help her to negotiate with the princess.

After saying this, he said meaningfully, "How could Chen Mingxuan, a foreign student with no family background to support him, be so valued by General Du and his wife?"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Yes, why do you suddenly value so much a student from outside the area who has no foundation?

Du Jingyuan is not stupid. Xue Chenyu believes that her words are enough to make her understand that Chen Mingxuan's identity is not simple. She will naturally pay attention to find out after returning home.

As for the Duke's Mansion, since Chen Mingxuan wants to get married, it is only natural for the Duke's Mansion to help.

By this point, everything had been explained. Du Jingyuan, still concerned about her disagreement with the Ninth Princess, didn't dare delay any further. She apologized to Xue Chenyu and headed home without delay.

"I believe I will hear good news from her soon." Xue Chenyu said to herself.

"Why are you helping Miss Du so much? Do you have any ulterior motives?" Li's mother, who is usually taciturn, suddenly asked.

Xue Chenyu paused, "Do you have any motives? I guess so. I just hope she can marry a good husband, have two children, and live happily for the rest of her life."

Mother Li didn't know what to say for a moment.

Is there really someone who would go to the trouble of doing so much without asking for anything in return? She remembered that the eldest girl and the eldest girl Du had some disagreements in the past. How could they have completely forgotten their differences and become truly close friends?

Although she couldn't figure it out, she didn't say it out loud. Xue Chenyu pretended not to see her complicated look, drank her tea, and got up to leave.

After getting on the carriage, we were already on the way back to the He family.

Xue Chenyu suddenly thought, was it because of the drought in the south that her father suddenly left the capital at this time?

That thing shouldn't be released until at least May or June, there's no reason to release it so early.

If it wasn't that, what other important matter could it be that Situ Zhen had to force his father to leave the capital to deal with it at this time? She didn't seem to have any memory of this happening.

Or is it that in her previous life, after she married He Minzhi, she didn't pay much attention to her family, so she didn't know about this matter at all?

Thinking of this, Xue Chenyu wanted to scold herself. Was she blinded by greed in her previous life or something? Why did she let the He family torture her?

Do you still take the words of Liu and He Minzhi, mother and son, as your guiding principles, and foolishly think only about them?

What a stupid thing she is, she is ashamed to face herself.

……

In the palace, the ninth princess' bedroom.

After Du Jingyuan from the Du family fell in public, the Ninth Princess was furious and had her sent out of the palace.

Chen Mingxuan was too lazy to deal with it and just said goodbye.

The prince, who was watching the fun, felt a little embarrassed for a moment and even said a few words to the Ninth Princess.

"As a girl, even if you like someone, you should be reserved. How can you be so blatant and throw yourself at him? How can you be so shameless?"

"And that girl from the Du family, she hasn't done anything to offend you. As far as I know, she just said a nice word about Chen Mingxuan. Why are you targeting her so much? You're a princess, don't be so narrow-minded. Who would dare to be your consort if you're like that?"

After saying that, he shook his head and walked away.

The Ninth Princess was so angry that her face turned green, but because the other party was the Crown Prince, she did not dare to order people to chase him and beat him out.

Although they were not born from the same mother, they were both favored, so on the surface they were very friendly and polite to each other, and they really looked a bit like siblings.

But this time, such a situation occurred. Chen Mingxuan was someone hired by the prince. The Ninth Princess was going too far. If this were to get out, it would be tantamount to losing face for the prince.

He wanted to be known as a virtuous and generous person, so he had no choice but to use the Ninth Princess as a raft.

What's more, the prince originally just wanted to use the Ninth Princess to curb Chen Mingxuan's arrogance, and he didn't really hope that he and the Ninth Princess would fall in love.

Marrying the princess would mean ending his official career. He also hoped to recruit Chen Mingxuan to work for him. How could he keep such a talented and capable person by the princess' side as a mere decoration?

That's such a waste.