"If you want to go to Liaodong, no way." Tang Zhuyun silenced Yanran with a kiss.
Xiu'er: "There aren't any windows either."
For some reason, Yanran chased everyone else out, insisting that she stay.
But she would never let Yanran's high regard blind her to right and wrong!
Yanran: "I don't want the door, I don't want the windows. I have something very important to tell you."
"What's the big deal?" Xiu'er pouted. "What are you going to raise this time? An elephant? A lion?"
Yanran: "... A matter of lifelong importance."
Tang Zhuyun said irritably, "Stop keeping me in suspense."
"Let me tell you first, I've started my period."
Tang Zhuyun said, "You're here? Are you feeling unwell?"
Yanran said, "It's a little uncomfortable, quite awkward. I can't just run or jump whenever I want; I always have to worry about it."
Tang Zhuyun: "That's nothing."
"That's all," Yanran said.
Xiu'er: "That's a really big deal."
Yanran: "I haven't told you the big news yet! Cui Xiaoqiu said he likes me."
Xiu'er: "Oh."
What's so surprising about Cui Xiaoqiu liking you?
It would be interesting if he stopped liking you.
This girl is completely naive; we'll only find out when Cui Xiaoqiu brings it up.
Sigh, all the cunning in this family has been Wuji that Xiao Huai Wuji.
Tang Zhuyun replied calmly, "So what do you think?"
In reality, she was extremely nervous.
Whether she agrees or not is secondary; her main concern is that Yanran won't be able to accept it and will be upset about losing such a good friend.
Yanran: "I'm a little confused."
"That's normal. Your mother understands, after all, you hadn't thought of that before..."
"That's not something I haven't thought about, but who could have?" Yanran sighed.
Tang Zhuyun shut up.
Xiu'er rolled her eyes again.
We all thought of that, except for you, you're the only fool.
"Why don't you go back and think about it again?" Tang Zhuyun suggested tentatively.
"I thought about it on my way back," Yanran said. "I was a little confused at first, and I thought I couldn't just agree or refuse rashly, so I wanted to come back and discuss it with you."
Tang Zhuyun: "... What do you want to discuss with me?"
Although she hopes her child will be obedient, she doesn't want to raise a "mama's boy."
I think this is a good idea.
Tang Zhuyun: "!!!"
How can it work?
Don't you need to hesitate, agonize, or even consider it?
Did he just agree to Cui Xiaoqiu so readily?
What good deeds did Cui Xiaoqiu do in her past life to be able to have everything go so smoothly!
"Because I'm quite happy with him, and I've gotten used to it. I'd be very happy if we could stay together forever," Yanran said honestly.
On the way back, although her mind was a little confused, she still thought about it.
Isn't being with Cui Xiaoqiu part of her life?
Tang Zhuyun is about to have a heart attack.
Child, you are still too young.
Why don't you think about his wretched mother and the strict rules of the Cui Family?
Then she heard Yanran continue, "But..."
"Are you worried about his family?" Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but ask. "That's what I was thinking too!"
Cui Xiaoqiu is a good person, but her family situation is terrible.
Marrying a man means marrying his family.
Yanran shook her head. "No. Why would I care about his family? I'm a princess! In the future, Cui Xiaoqiu will marry a princess, not me marrying into the Cui Family."
Xiu'er gave Yanran a thumbs up.
Alright, she agreed to the marriage.
Nothing is more important than your daughter being sensible and clear-headed.
No, her family supports her changing jobs; as long as she doesn't foolishly sacrifice herself for her husband's family, it's fine.
"Mother, do you object?" Yanran looked at Tang Zhuyun expectantly.
Tang Zhuyun asked, "Would it do any good if I objected?"
"Of course it will work," Yanran said. "If you object, I'll stop dating him; I'll tell him to stop thinking about me and find someone else."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Has she led Yanran astray?
Since you like Cui Xiaoqiu and have already thought of a solution for his family, why not persevere?
This sounds like a joke, like playing house.
I suddenly feel very sorry for Cui Xiaoqiu.
Tang Zhuyun struggled to find the words, saying, "Yanran, you can't do this. You need to be sure whether you want it or not."
"I think it's okay; but if you object, then I won't."
Family is obviously more important, and even if she doesn't get along with Cui Xiaoqiu Cui Xiaoqiu can still marry someone else; it won't affect him in any way.
However, the marriage caused the Empress Dowager heartbreak, which created a permanent rift in the family.
She's happy when she's with Cui Xiaoqiu, but she'll find other kinds of happiness even when she's not with him...
Tang Zhuyun: Suddenly I felt a deep generation gap.
Yanran: Why think so much? Just be happy.
She was happy with Cui Xiaoqiu, but that happiness couldn't be built on the suffering of her family.
As for more complicated matters, she didn't think about them.
Isn't being happy now important?
If I have any concerns, it's that when we grow up, we'll still have to sleep together...
She can't.
She's used to sleeping alone, and she's a terrible sleeper; she could kick Cui Xiaoqiu off the bed with one foot.
However, this issue should be negotiable.
Cui Xiaoqiu can sleep on the bed if he wants, or on the tatami mat if he wants; let him choose first.
But sleeping in the same bed as Father and Mother is out of the question... She's incredibly good at stealing the blankets, Cui Xiaoqiu is so frail, she might catch a cold.
"So, Mother," Yanran tilted her head to look at Tang Zhuyun, "Do you object?"
After pondering for a moment, Tang Zhuyun pulled her to sit down beside her and said seriously, "I don't object to you two being together, but let's not talk about marriage for now. You said you're happy with him, so continue to be happy. You're both still too young; let's wait a few years and see."
Yanran didn't hesitate and nodded, saying, "You're right. Okay, I'll go tell Cui Xiaoqiu!"
"Let's go tomorrow." Tang Zhuyun took her hand. "It's snowing, and you're not feeling well; I'll cook you something nice tonight."
Pursuing something is never that easy.
They also needed to adopt a higher stance to make Cui Xiaoqiu feel uneasy.
Looking back on it later, it will be a precious memory for him.
You're welcome.
Yanran had no idea how much she was thinking. She nodded and said, "Okay. I'll go check on the little ones while you cook; I need to order now, let me think... Oh my, my mouth is watering."
Xiu'er: You forgot? Were you just discussing whether or not you should start your first relationship?
Now I've become a complete foodie.
What a pitiful Xiaoqiu.
With such a carefree Yanran, Yanran is going to get what's coming to her later.
Yanran was still thinking about telling Cui Xiaoqiu about the Empress's attitude. But what?
Cui Xiaoqiu already knew.
Her family and Cui Xiaoqiu both knew each other's positions long ago, but they just kept it from this silly girl.