Chapter 352 (1/2)

”Reporting to aunt, BingYan has had an incurable illness since I was young, and death could befall me at any moment. I may die tomorrow, or I may die next year. I don't know when my death will come. While outsiders think that my status is one of honor, my status will only add on to Tian'ge's frustrations! BingYan is extremely useless and can't aid Tian'ge in either the martial or literary arts. The only reliable thing is the fact that my body is still pure and untainted!”

”BingYan originally intended to spend this life of mine alone. After I complete my role in the family, I could rest in peace and enter the Yellow Springs without regrets. However, I never expected that the heavens would take pity on me and let me meet Tian'ge.” A tear fell from the corner of her eyes.

”I originally intended to never marry Tian'ge so that I wouldn't become a burden in his life. However, I always had that little bit of selfish desire in my heart… I hoped that when I pa.s.sed on, the engraving on my tombstone would be that I was Ling Tian's woman. Just this small wish of mine is enough. Even if we can't be husband and wife when we are alive, BingYan hopes that I can be the daughter-in-law of the Ling Family in the afterlife. To me, this is also happiness.” Yu BingYan said with her eyes shut and tears streaming down her cheeks.

”If I become Tian'ge's first wife and die while young, it would be inevitable for Tian'ge to be labeled as a widower. BingYan isn't willing to see Tian'ge suffer any form of grievance because of me. So, I hope that both of you elders will agree to my request. If you can't agree to my request, I would rather die than agree to this marriage!” Yu BingYan knelt down on the floor and leaned on Chu Ting'er.

”Haiz! You silly la.s.s.” Chu Ting'er let out a long sigh with tears glistening in her eyes, ”What a pitiful la.s.s, what do you want me to say?” As a lady, how could Chu Ting'er not tell that Yu BingYan's current actions were evidence that she was deeply in love with Ling Tian! Such a deep love for him, such consideration for him! It was enough to prove that Yu BingYan would do anything for Ling Tian! Furthermore, she definitely wouldn't hesitate in the slightest.

Even the usually boorish Yu ManTian let out a depressed sigh and went silent for a long while with a trace of melancholy on his face. Yu BingYan's illness had always been the biggest worry for the Yu Family!

”My dear girl, please get up quickly,” Chu Ting'er helped Yu BingYan up and used her sleeves to wipe the tears from her cheeks. Then, she hugged Yu BingYan tightly in her embrace and said gently, ”Tian'ge had already said that he is only going to confirm the marriage proposal but not discuss your t.i.tle yet. However, he definitely wouldn't let you down. While we have only made an agreement about the marriage, you are no longer the little princess of the Yu Family but the unwed daughter-in-law of our Ling Family. Even if it is for our Ling Family, you have to stay healthy. Do you understand? I am still waiting to hug a grandson so don't let me down.”

Yu BingYan's face immediately turned bright red as she buried her face in Chu Ting'er's bosom. As though she was in her own mother's embrace, she felt a sense of warmth and comfort. With her emotions bursting forth, she couldn't help but cry out, ”Mother…”

Chu Ting'er broke out into a wide smile and responded with a chuckle, ”Child, don't be afraid. If Tian'er dares to bully you in future, I will take care of him for sure. The males in our Ling Family are all managed by the ladies!”

As though he was wiping off the tears from the corner of his eyes, Yu ManTian suddenly burst out into laughter, ”What was the old saying? A girl really can't be kept once she is grown up. The token of this proposal is still in my possession and you have already started to call her mother!” Before anyone else could even tease her, her very uncle had already started to tease her!

As Third Master Yu said that, the originally embarra.s.sed Yu BingYan, Chu Ting'er and Ling Chen all glared at him with fury! Chu Ting'er then said slowly, ”In-law, Yan'er is now a member of my Ling Family and while you are Yan'er's uncle, it is best to watch your language in future, lest we end up being a joke in front of others. Thankfully there aren't any outsiders here, otherwise we would definitely be looked down upon by them.”

As Yu ManTian heard that, he was completely dumbfounded. A moment ago, Yu BingYan was still crying her eyes out and after exchanging their tokens of this proposal Yu BingYan had already turned into someone from the Ling Family. Especially Chu Ting'er's words, in order to ensure that Third Master Yu understood her, she purposefully used simple words and even said it with a solemn tone!

Yu ManTian looked at the three furious ladies in front of him and couldn't help but raise his hands in surrender. After letting out an awkward cough, he realized that he didn't know what to say and could only retreat in defeat.

”Haha…” A wave of laughter broke out behind him.

Ling Tian didn't say anything from the start to the end. Facing Yu BingYan's deep love for him, Ling Tian suddenly felt that regardless of what he said, he would still feel powerless in this situation! At the same time, he was extremely moved in his heart! He couldn't help but clench his fists as he swore in his heart, Yan'er, rest a.s.sured! I will definitely cure your illness! I, Ling Tian, will never allow you to go into the afterlife to wait for me alone! We have yet to become a celestial pair of lovers whom everyone is envious of!”

”Chen'er, is there any news from the north yet?” Seeing Yu BingYan escape and Chu Ting'er leaving with a satisfied smile, Ling Tian asked Ling Chen.

”No. This matter is extremely fishy and difficult to grasp.” Ling Chen said with furrowed brows, ”Can it be that our intelligence network in the north is broken? If not, this matter can't be explained!”