Chapter 379 - Women are so Troublesome (1/2)

Was that a confession? It couldn’t be, right? Although Yu Xiaocao had lived two lifetimes, she had never been pursued by anyone before, not to mention being forced into marriage—definitely a first! ‘But are you sure that you’re really serious about marrying me, and it’s not just an impulsive decision, Young Royal Prince?’

“Young Royal Prince, I think we should give each other time to think this through. Besides, I’m only twelve, which is still very young. I’m still several years away from marriageable age. We should slowly discuss this matter with both of our families, don’t you think?” Yu Xiaocao decided to delay the matter. Maybe the young prince would forget all about this when he went back, and the matter would be resolved by itself?

Zhu Junyang’s captivating eyes stared at her for a long time. She was about to crumble under his stare when he nodded, “Although being rejected by you will hurt my pride, it won’t discourage me from my desire to marry you! Since you say that you need time to think, I’ll give you enough time—does tomorrow sound good?”

Before Yu Xiaocao burst in anger, Zhu Junyang hurriedly continued, “I’m kidding. I’m just trying to lighten up the mood since you and your family might be overly nervous. Don’t worry, my intentions will never change. I’ll wait for your reply, so don’t let me down! Got it?”

It wasn’t funny at all, okay? Whoever could laugh when they’re facing a royal prince who proposes marriage without any warning?

After all that, Zhu Junyang was also embarrassed to stick around and dine with the Yu Family. But, before he exited the residence, he turned around to take another look at the figure standing gracefully like an orchid. Then, he left with an uncertain heart.

Once Royal Prince Yang’s figure disappeared from their sights, the entire Yu Household exploded. Old Yu rubbed his chest in an effort to calm himself down, then hesitantly asked his son, “Just now… the royal prince proposed marriage? I’m not dreaming, am I? Such a noble person has his sights set on a daughter of our family?”

Yu Hai unhappily rebuked, “How is my daughter not suitable for him? The royal prince wouldn’t be able to compare to Cao’er if he didn’t have his title!”

Madam Liu held her youngest daughter’s hand and worriedly asked, “What do you think, Cao’er? This match isn’t well-suited, since our family’s status differs too much from that of the Prince Jing’s household. If the royal prince bullies you in the future, we won’t be able to back you up.”

Yu Hang, on the other hand, made a comment that pleased Xiaocao, “Youngest Sister, no one can force you if you aren’t willing! If the royal prince uses his standing to pressure you, even if I will risk my life, your brother, I will go to the capital to file an imperial complaint and make sure that the emperor does you justice!”

Yu Xiaocao grumbled in her heart, ‘Eldest Brother, you’re so naive. The emperor? That’s his older cousin! You’d expect him to help us rather than his own family? And besides, how easy do you think filing an imperial complaint would be, even more so when you’re complaining about a royalty? Just the mere punishment of rolling on top of a bed full of nails will cost you half of your life!’

“Ai…” Yu Xiaocao sighed deeply, and the Yu Household immediately shut up to watch her.

“Let’s eat! The dishes are already cold.” Yu Xiaocao weakly fell into her seat by the dining table and tastelessly stuffed a piece of fish meat into her mouth.

Madam Liu patted her lightly, “You still have a mind for food? How will we handle this matter? Why don’t you give us some ideas?”

Her daughter’s ideas had led them through the past two years, so the household had eventually made a habit out of asking her for her opinions every time they encountered a problem. Everyone had already forgotten that ultimately, she was only a twelve-year-old girl.

“What else can we do? We can only pray that it was an act of impulse by the young prince. Maybe he’d have regretted this decision by the time he reached his residence. That’s enough, all of you shouldn’t worry yourselves over it, even if the sky falls down, tall people will hold it up for us!” Although Yu Xiaocao said this, she still could not swallow her food—it was tasteless. God, who could tell her what kind of insanity Royal Prince Yang was on about? Proposing marriage without any warning, had he been possessed by something dirty?

“But...what if he’s serious?” Madam Liu was still worried. She did not think that her daughter catching the eye of the royal prince was good at all.

Seeing that everyone seemed to disapprove of this marriage, Old Yu hesitated to talk. He secretly wondered why his son and daughter-in-law were dissatisfied with the royal prince. Besides, did it matter whether you were satisfied or not? Would the royal prince allow room for rejection, considering his standing?

Yu Xiaocao also had no confidence in the matter, so she said after a moment of thought, “When he comes, you all can tell him you want to keep me until I’m eighteen years old because you can’t bear for me to leave so young. If he can’t wait, then he can find another? I’m still young anyway, and there’s six years until I’m eighteen years old. Perhaps he’ll meet his true soulmate one of those days!”

Yu Hang quickly responded, “What if he’s still determined to marry you when you’re eighteen?”

“Then I’ll marry him! It should be true love if he’s waited for me for so many years, right? Shouldn’t it be worth entrusting the rest of my life?” Yu Xiaocao opened her mind to the idea. The young prince was quite good-looking and was not hard to get along with. Besides, there was really nothing bad she could say about him. If she kept him at home, he would still make a good eye-candy!

That’s right, was there any option aside from marrying him? Yu Hai and Madam Liu shared worried glances with each other.