All Hail Cousin Brother

Just now, if he had replied with a “no”, he would probably have ended like Song Mingzhao back then. He would clearly be kicked out of the door.

Old Madam Yu had taken a fancy to Song Mingzhao because of his family background, character, talent, and sincerity. This was the greatest kindness an elder could show to a junior.

Later on, she had given up on Song Niingzhao not because he was not outstanding enough, but because he was not honest with Yu Youyao.

He was extremely glad that he had always been very calm and honest with Yu Youyao.

After looking into her eyes and saying she knew, Old Madam Yu’s breathing lightened a little. ‘Does Yao Yao know how you feel?”

Yin Huaixi lowered his head again. “No.”

Knowing how to restrain herself, it seemed that he had put in a lot of effort. Old Madam Yu did not relent. “Although marriage is a matter of parents’ orders and matchmaking, compared to this, Yao Yao’s intentions are the most important.”

Therefore, she wouldn’t make a decision for Yao Yao on her own.

No matter how good a person was, she would not make a decision for her granddaughter if she had a choice.

Yin Huaixi suddenly remembered the nightmare that Yu Youyao had mentioned previously. In the nightmare, she must have been forced to have no choice but to marry into the Zhenguo Marquis Residence.

But!

Yin Huaixi took a deep breath. “Matriarch, don’t worry. I’m the one who’s been chosen.” He bowed sincerely. “Matriarch, please give me a token. In the future, when Yao Yao and 1 are in love, it’ll be Old Madam’s last wish. The orders of my parents and the words of the matchmaker will be an upright marriage. If I’m not fated with Yao Yao in the future, I’ll just treat it as a plaything that you’ve given to the younger generation. I’ll naturally consider myself her elder brother and protect her for a lifetime.”

He did not have the heart to ask to marry her. If she was entrusted to him, she would be his.

Otherwise, why would he kneel and kowtow? He was just short of asking for a keepsake with all his heart.

Wasn’t he just worried that his status would be sensitive and that the Xie family would interfere in Yao Yao’s marriage in the future?

With the token as a guarantee, how could the Xie family surpass Matriarch?

Ye Hanyuan’s move could even settle his father.

He couldn’t settle Old Madam Yu?

He did not believe it!

“Okay.” Old Madam Yu agreed. Then, she said, “l have a condition.”

Yin Huaixi quickly said, “Matriarch, please speak.”

“Don’t tell Yao Yao about the keepsake for the time being.” Old Madam Yu reached out and fumbled on the shelf at the head of the bed. She opened a secret compartment and took out a yellow rosewood box. “After I go, escort Yao Yao to the Xie Residence. In the future, you and Yao Yao will depend on

fate.’

She did not mention the three letters.

There was no need.

Yin Huaixi really felt that Old Madam Yu doted on Yu Youyao to the core. She had a far-reaching plan. agree.”

Old Madam Yu gathered her strength and took out a double fish round pendant from the box. There were two fish, one yellow and one red. They were connected at the head and tail. It looked very much like Yu Youyao’s broken longevity lock.

However, the two fishes on the longevity jade were natural, and this piece was exquisitely carved.

She gently bent it, and Yin Huaixi heard a ding. The double fish round pendant was separated. Old Madam Yu handed one of the yellow fishes to Yin

Huaixi and said solemnly, “l hope you’ll keep your promise.”

Yin Huaixi held it with both hands as if he had obtained a precious treasure.

“Matriarch, don’t worry. No matter what, I’ll protect her for a lifetime.”

Old Madam Yu’s turbid eyes shone brightly. “Go and call Yao Yao in…”

There was nothing to worry about. After all, she had no choice.

Yin Huaixi’s alias was Zhou Linghuai. With his crippled body, he had moved into the Yu Residence and stirred up a storm in Great Zhou. With his own strength, he had avenged his father and was in charge of an army of 500,000.

As long as such a person opened his mouth, no one had any room to refuse. He had calmly asked her to marry Yao Yao and made a promise. This was already the best sincerity.

Old Madam Yu suddenly asked, “Since you’re so thoughtful, why don’t you ask the emperor to issue a decree to betroth you? I think the emperor will be happy to see it happen.”

She could tell that the two branches of the Yu Residence had already split up. Firstly, the eldest son was not a general, and secondly, Yao Yao was not a court official. Yao Yao was the County Head of Shaoyi. Although the eldest son had great power, it was also bestowed by the emperor. The first branch had received the emperor’s grace. Not only was the eldest daughter of the first wife no threat to the emperor, but she would also further the relationship with King Yue Fei.

Yin Huaixi’s expression darkened. “Just as Matriarch said, marriage is a matter of parents’ orders. I naturally hope to obtain your approval.” Old Madam Yu nodded, no longer having the strength to speak.

It did not matter if it was King Yue Fei.

At the very least, his intentions were 100% true.

Unlike Song Mingzhao.

He was also full of sincerity, but he was humble in front of her.

When Yu Youyao returned to her room, Old Madam Yu’s breathing was already very weak.

“Take good care of it. Don’t lose it.” Old Madam Yu placed the red embroidered fish in Yu Youyao’s palm, not mentioning that this was a token between her and Yin Huaixi.

This was a relic that she would give her before she died. She thought that her granddaughter would take good care of it without any explanation.

Yu Youyao nodded with a whimper.

Old Madam Yu looked at the door of the screen, her eyes a little disoriented. “l just saw your grandfather. He was standing at the door and waving at me, waiting for me to go over. However, I don’t want to go over. I want to see your mother. I’ve been waiting left and right, but I haven’t seen her. I think she must resent me, so she’s unwilling to see me. That’s good too. When I reach the underworld, I’ll have time to repent…”

“Grandmother…” Yu Youyao was sobbing uncontrollably. She tightened her grip on the jade pendant in her hand so hard that her palm hurt. “Grandmother, Grandmother…

Old Madam Yu’s turbid eyes stared at her granddaughter until her vision was blurry and she couldn’t see her clearly. Only then did she close her eyes deeply, and two drops of tears flowed from the corners of her eyes. “Grandmother…” Yu Youyao broke down and cried. She hugged her grandmother’s arm and shook it hard.

Not long after, all the descendants of the family came over.

The atmosphere in the room was gloomy and sad.

When Seventh Aunt saw Madam Yao standing in the room without moving, she frowned.. She used to look like a smart person, but why was she so wooden now?