NCCnovel Chapter 422 A Fateful Bond Between Father and Daughter
Chapter 422 A Fateful Bond Between Father and Daughter
Qin Chuyun's mind raced. It seemed that speaking his mind directly was not an option. As soon as his father heard Yingyang's name, he immediately flew into a rage.
We must adopt a roundabout tactic, or first use a powerful figure to put pressure on them?
Qin Chuyun pulled Qin Shao to sit down at the table, poured him a cup of tea, blew on it, and then handed it to him.
"Father, this marriage, in a small sense, is a matter between two people and two families; in a larger sense, it is a matter between the Xia Kingdom and the Rongdi tribes. His Majesty has already said that noble ladies from all the households can participate in the selection process as long as they are willing..."
Qin Shao slammed the teacup down on the table with a loud bang, interrupting Qin Chuyun's words. The teacup shattered instantly, spilling tea across the table and wetting Qin Chuyun's clothes.
Looking at her wet clothes and then at her somewhat embarrassed father, Qin Chuyun sighed with a melancholy air.
"Father! Can't you let me finish what I have to say?"
Qin Shao pulled his hand back from where he had done wrong, hid it under the table, and gave Qin Chuyun an embarrassed smile.
"I didn't use much force... Don't use this tea set anymore, it's too fragile! Get a new one, Yun'er, do you prefer blue and white porcelain or white porcelain? Dad will buy it for you!"
"Father, the tea set is not important. What I want to say is, are you going to disobey His Majesty's decree as well?"
Seeing that Qin Chuyun was fixated on this topic, Qin Shao glared at Qin Chuyun in annoyance.
"His Majesty did say that, but he also said that personal willingness is only one factor; family consent is also required!"
Did His Majesty say such a thing?
Qin Chuyun didn't remember, but in fact, if her father hadn't agreed, she would never have eloped with Yingyang or secretly agreed to Yingyang's marriage proposal.
Sister Xuan is right. Her father is her closest relative in the world. If she cannot persuade her father, she will have to give up the marriage.
"That's why I've come to ask for your permission..."
"Don't say anything more, I absolutely will not agree!"
Qin Chuyun said no more, got up and cleaned the table, then went back to his bedroom to change his clothes. He personally cooked a few dishes and brought out a jar of wine...
After a busy day, I finally arrived at Qin Shao's study.
Qin Shao was indeed in the study, staring at the map of Xia Kingdom on the wall, lost in thought.
Qin Chuyun set the wine and dishes on the table, then ordered the maid to leave. He walked to Qin Shao's side and stared at the map with his father.
She didn't bring up her marriage again, but instead asked Qin Shao another question.
"Father, what kind of life do you want me to live?"
Qin Shao turned to look at Qin Chuyun and frowned.
"what do you want to say in the end?"
“I want to talk about my stepmother… When my mother was alive, I was still young, and I don’t know how she lived.”
A bitter look appeared in Qin Chuyun's eyes.
“But my mother has been with me since I was a child. Over the years, I have seen with my own eyes that you have been guarding the border for many years. My mother is constantly worried. She only smiles when you come home occasionally… Although I am the young lady of the General’s Mansion, I have been very lonely all these years…”
Qin Chuyun's tone was very calm, so calm that there was not a ripple in it, but Qin Shao's heart ached.
Wu Yulan willingly remained imprisoned, but what did the child do wrong?
His daughter lost her mother at a young age and could not see her father every day. She also had to take care of her depressed mother. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed.
Qin Chuyun continued:
“It was during the time I met Sister Xuan in Fengcheng, learning to make pastries from her and going on outings with her, that I truly felt the warmth of family… Father, I don’t want to live like my mother, entrusting all my joys and sorrows to my husband. That kind of life is too miserable.”
Filled with remorse, Qin Shao supported Qin Chuyun's shoulder.
“Yun’er, I know what you’re saying… But you’re different. You can find an honest, reliable young man. I don’t need him to be a high-ranking official or have a fortune. As long as he’s good to you, that’s enough. We can live a peaceful life together. That’s what I told Consort Shu…”
"No!"
Qin Chuyun shook his head firmly.
"Father, I want to live like my sister! With my own beliefs, my own goals, and my own responsibilities! I want to be the master of my own life and share His Majesty's burdens! In the future, my daughter and I can guard the Northern Border together. Wouldn't that be better?"
Qin Shao gazed into Qin Chuyun's bright eyes, which shone with determination and sincerity, and reached out to stroke his daughter's hair, speechless for a moment.
Qin Chuyun then pointed to the map on the wall.
"You taught me to read maps, you described the mountains and rivers of Xia Kingdom to me, and you told me so much about the customs and culture of different places! Father, my heart has grown up, and the small inner courtyard can no longer contain my heart!"
Qin Shao looked at his only daughter with a complicated expression.
"Is it only Yingyang? There are so many good men in Xia, isn't there one who catches your eye? Why do you have to go to that harsh and cold land of the Rongdi tribes?"
“You’re right. There may be many good men in Xia Kingdom, but only Ying Yang once promised me that he would give me the freedom I want!”
Qin Chuyun stepped forward, raised his hand and stroked the canvas of the map carefully.
"I want to travel all over these mountains and rivers. I also want to go to the State of Song, the State of Yue, and even the other side of the sea... My heart yearns for it. This is the freedom I want! I think he will be with me! This is my selfish wish!"
Qin Chuyun turned her head, her eyes shining as she looked at Qin Shao, and grasped Qin Shao's large hand with her small one.
"Father, I know what you're worried about, but I'm not afraid of anything. No matter how hard or difficult the path I've chosen is, I will walk it to the end! Yingyang is brave and resourceful, and she can hold her own against you. Moreover, she always thinks about the future of the Rongdi people, which is why we were able to establish an alliance with our Xia Kingdom so smoothly!"
"Father, regarding national affairs, I am confident I can help Yingyang and enable the Rongdi tribe to live a better life. I believe this is the only way to truly ensure the peace and prosperity of the people in the North! Father, isn't this your lifelong wish? Besides, with you guarding the North, would that mere Rongdi king dare to bully me?"
"I had no idea..." Qin Shao shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You've grown up without me even realizing it, grown into a woman who cares deeply for her country..."
Qin Chuyun pulled Qin Shao to sit down at the table, poured him a bowl of wine, handed him chopsticks, and looked at him expectantly.
"Father, please promise me."
"If I don't agree, will you not give me any wine or food?"
"How could that be?"
Qin Chuyun sat opposite Qin Shao, picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and placed it on the plate in front of Qin Shao, his face full of smiles.
"I'd rather starve myself than let Father go hungry. There's plenty of wine, so please drink as much as you like!"
"Stop grinning! You think you can get me drunk and then trick me into agreeing to your marriage? Let me tell you, no way!"
Qin Shao looked fierce as he downed his drink in one gulp, then picked up some food and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it heartily.
Qin Chuyun was somewhat frightened by what he saw and awkwardly spoke up.
"Dad, this is food, not Yingyang. Even if you bite it into pieces and swallow it whole, he'll still be perfectly fine..."
Qin Shao ignored Qin Chuyun and stuffed a few more mouthfuls of food into his mouth, chewing them vigorously.
Qin Shao didn't put down his chopsticks until his cheeks started to hurt. He let out a long sigh and looked at Qin Chuyun with utmost seriousness.
"You insist on doing this?"