NCCnovel Chapter 210 Anyone!
Chapter 210 Anyone!
Mu Xin Nuan quickly bowed and said, "Greetings to my uncle."
Liu Feng nodded slightly, looking at his only niece, his heart filled with worry.
He had always liked his niece, but Mu Xin Nuan had always left him with the impression of being gentle, polite, and poised. That was all!
She never imagined that she could actually attract the attention of Prince Chang Le. Who was Prince Chang Le? He was the Emperor and Empress's most beloved legitimate son, and also their youngest son. Apart from the Crown Prince, this prince was the Emperor's most valued son.
If Prince Chang Le truly favors her, then not only the Mu family, but also the General of the State's mansion, will likely gravitate towards Prince Chang Le's faction. As for whether Prince Chang Le genuinely supports the Crown Prince or harbors ulterior motives, that's beyond their comprehension.
"Anuan, let's talk."
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her uncle with some surprise. Looking at his solemn expression, it seemed that it was most likely related to her marriage.
Mu Xin Nuan sat with Liu Feng in Mu Qing Xuan's main room. Mu Qing Xuan personally stood guard outside the door. Although he was still young, Mu Qing Xuan already understood some of the hidden relationships between family, honor, and the court.
“Anuan, your uncle is a straightforward person, so he’ll just say it directly,” Liu Feng said as soon as he sat down.
"Please enlighten me, Uncle."
"Have you met with Prince Chang Le before?"
Mu Xin Nuan thought for a moment, "If we're talking about meeting, it should have been four years ago. There were several other young ladies with us back then."
"What about other times? Haven't I seen him since?"
Mu Xin Nuan pursed her lips, "Even when we met at other times, there were always other people with me. I have never met with Prince Chang Le alone, nor have we ever spoken to each other."
Liu Feng nodded. "You've always been a sensible child, I believe you. What were your thoughts on the Prince of Chang Le's marriage proposal that day?"
As Liu Feng spoke, his eyes were fixed on her expression and every move she made, even paying close attention to whether her eyelashes trembled.
“Uncle, marriage is a major life event, and it is the parents’ decision. Ah Nuan shouldn’t have any thoughts about it. But Ah Nuan feels that this Prince Chang Le is not a good man.”
"Oh? Why?" Liu Feng raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised that his niece would have such thoughts! After all, the Prince of Chang Le was only coming of age this year, and he was handsome and elegant beyond compare, possessing both literary and martial talents, and had repeatedly made military achievements! What young girl wouldn't be attracted to such a man?
What's more, he also has an extremely noble background. Marrying into the royal family and becoming a person of high status overnight—isn't that the dream of many young ladies?
“Uncle, people say that once you enter the palace, it’s like entering a deep sea. Since ancient times, how many women have been able to live as peacefully as the current Empress? And how many have lived as long as the former Empress Dowager? If I were to marry into the Chang Le Prince’s mansion, whether as a principal wife or concubine, it would not be what I want! I would be constantly scheming and fighting for power. I simply cannot live like that.”
"But even if you marry into an ordinary family, won't you still have to compete for favor among wives and concubines? Ah Nuan, do you also want to marry a man who will only have you as his wife for life?"
Mu Xin Nuan blushed. "Uncle, I haven't thought about these things. I'm sure you know about the grievances my mother suffered at the hands of the old lady. I don't ask for wealth or status, I only ask for someone to protect and support me. But Prince Chang Le is clearly not that kind of person."
"Why? Do you understand him?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "He is like the bright moon high above, but I, A Nuan, do not wish to be one of the countless stars around him. I only wish to be like a wild goose, and that will be enough for me."
Geese are all deeply affectionate; if one goose dies, the other will never live alone.
For a moment, Li Feng really couldn't understand this niece!
She's only fourteen years old, how can she have so many thoughts and be so meticulous?
“Anuan, I thought you had feelings for Prince Chang Le. Your father and mother didn’t know how to ask you, so your uncle took the blame and came to test your feelings. Now that I know you have no feelings for Prince Chang Le, I’m relieved.”
Mu Xin Nuan's heart skipped a beat. So it really was related to the Crown Prince?
"uncle?"
Li Feng raised his hand to stop her from speaking further, and sighed softly, "I only have one sister, your mother, and she only has one daughter, you. Ah Nuan, remember this: since you were born into an official family, you should understand that some things are not things you can do just because you want to! Conversely, some things are not things you can refuse just because you want to!"
"Yes, Uncle."
“I know you are kind-hearted and always mindful of the reputation of both families. Ah Nuan, you are a good child. Remember, you are not alone. You are a young lady of the Mu family and my own niece, Li Feng! If you are in love with Chu Rong, your uncle will speak to your parents and will not let you be too heartbroken.”
"Uncle, I didn't mean that. I'm still young and don't want to think about this. The lessons the teachers have assigned are already heavy enough." Mu Xin Nuan's voice was a little soft at the end, which made Li Feng feel like a little girl being coquettish. He couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, your uncle understands what you're thinking. How about this, I'll discuss it with your mother later. You're fourteen now, it's time to arrange a marriage."
Mu Xin Nuan's face was as red as if she had applied several layers of rouge, and her head was lowered as low as it could go. Only then did Li Feng laugh loudly and leave the house.
Although Li Feng didn't say much, Mu Xin Nuan understood his meaning: she could choose Chu Rong as her husband, but she absolutely could not choose the Prince of Chang Le!
Mu Xin Nuan's lips curled up slightly, but a helpless smile appeared on her face. Absolutely not?
Prince Chang Le, are you really that person?
Your sudden appearances and disappearances are indeed quite similar!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't dwell on this marriage for too long, because in her view, things like being devoted to each other and never abandoning each other weren't nonexistent, but rather too rare!
The chances of it happening to her are so slim!
And what she wants in this second life is not some so-called true love!
Whether it's marriage or love, for her, the most important thing in this life is how to protect her family!
As for who she will marry in the future, and who she will spend her life with, what does it matter?
As long as her family is safe, what else matters?