Chapter 1479: Brother Xuxu Extra (Part 2)
Brother Xuxu thought for a long time and then went to the Main Courtyard to look for Yueyao.
The maid smiled and said, "Madam has gone to the Princess’s Mansion and will be back shortly." Since the Second Princess was pregnant, Yueyao often went to visit her. Besides advising her on things to watch out for during pregnancy, she also kept the Second Princess company for chats. The Second Princess was very grateful, and the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was very good.
Yueyao returned to the Earl’s Mansion after spending half a day with the Second Princess. As soon as she got back to the Main Courtyard, she saw Brother Xu sitting there. Seeing Brother Xu’s expression, Yueyao said, "Still haven’t figured it out?"
Brother Xu shook his head and said, "Mother, since you say that Miss Chang and I are not suitable, then let’s forget it. Mother, I am still young, there’s no hurry to discuss marriage."
Yueyao knew that Brother Xu still had some attachment in his heart, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Back then, after the Heir to Marquis Yongding passed both the civil and military Palace Graduate exams, he sent a matchmaker to the Ma Family to propose, and everyone thought I would agree, yet I refused. Do you know why?"
Brother Xu had heard about this and had doubts at the time but did not dare to ask. Now, with Yueyao bringing it up, Brother Xu naturally didn’t want to miss the opportunity and quickly asked, "Mother, why? Why did you choose Father instead of the Heir to Marquis Yongding?"
Yueyao replied, "Mother did not think highly of him."
Brother Xu was puzzled, "Why? The Heir to Marquis Yongding was a double Palace Graduate, reputedly of excellent character, and exceptionally handsome. Why didn’t you think highly of him?" It really was a baffling matter.
Yueyao smiled and said, "Because Mother knew he was not suitable for me."
Brother Xu still couldn’t understand, "How could you be so sure that you and he weren’t suitable? Only after spending time together can you know if it’s suitable or not. How can you come to such a conclusion without even interacting?"
Yueyao patiently explained, "The Heir to Marquis Yongding was a well-known talented scholar, exceedingly proud, and Mother was no less so. What do you think would happen if two such people were to live together?"
Brother Xu thought for a moment and said, "A strong union."
Yueyao shook her head with a smile, saying, "Two people both outstanding, full of pride, the last thing such people would want is to bow to anyone. When two such people are together, they either become resentful partners or end up as strangers."
Brother Xu was very puzzled, "But Mother, you treat Father so well and agree with everything he says."
Yueyao chuckled and said, "That’s because you haven’t seen what your father has done for me. Your father did many things for me, things that ordinary people couldn’t do, which is why I truly accepted him. Xuxu, the best decision Mother made in this life was marrying your father." These words came from Yueyao’s heart.
Brother Xu gossiped, "Mother, what did Father do to move you!" Brother Xu had always been bewildered why his mother, such a talented lady, married his father, such an unrefined man. And not only did his mother not dislike his father, but she also obeyed him wholeheartedly.
Yueyao laughed and said, "If you want to know, go ask your father."
Brother Xu was instantly defeated; asking his father would certainly result in a beating. But after listening to Yueyao’s words, Brother Xu felt much better, "Mother, order of age matters, Second Brother hasn’t even discussed marriage yet, let’s wait until he’s married before talking about my matters!" He thought since his mother dared to defy the imperial decree so that his sister wouldn’t marry the Second Prince, and now his elder sister lived a blissful life all thanks to his mother. So Brother Xu believed that since Yueyao felt Miss Chang wasn’t suitable for him, she must have her reasons.
Yueyao shook her head and said, "That won’t do. Your Second Brother is studying abroad, and who knows when he’ll return. We can’t delay your marriage because of him."
Brother Xu was very envious of his Second Brother studying abroad.
Yueyao smiled and said, "I actually wish Brother Feifei were here, then Mother wouldn’t have to worry about you." Brother Xu feared Brother Feifei more than An Zhichen.
Thinking about how Brother Feifei always gets the better of him, Brother Xu realized that without Brother Feifei around, his days had been quite good. Once Brother Feifei returned, those good days would likely be over.
Yueyao chuckled, "Alright, Mother won’t pressure you. I’ll give you a month, and when you come back next, go meet Miss Ping."
Brother Xu knew that once his mother made up her mind about something, it was unlikely to change.
Yueyao advised, "The matter with the Ping Family isn’t sure yet, don’t speak of it, otherwise you might damage the girl’s reputation."
Brother Xu felt Yueyao looked down on him too much, "Mother, I am not a three-year-old child."
