frightfiction Chapter 262 Is it worth a lifetime?
Chapter 262 Is it worth a lifetime?
The news that the Zhong family handed over several hundred dan of grain to the court in exchange for the position of Grand Tutor soon spread throughout the capital. Overnight, the reputation of the Zhong family plummeted to the bottom, and everyone denounced the Zhong family for being rich but unkind.
Although the emperor's coma was not announced to the world, how big was the capital? This was no longer a secret among the people.
So some people speculated that the Zhong family must have used shameful means to threaten the eldest princess, bullying her because she is a woman.
After all, the eldest princess has long been known as the goddess of war in the Great Saint Dynasty, and although she has been assisting the emperor in handling state affairs over the years, she has never been suspected of overstepping the line, so the eldest princess has an absolutely positive image in the hearts of the people.
The Zhong family is just an ordinary family that climbed to the top by relying on its nepotism with Prince Yu. Everyone can tell who is right and who is wrong at a glance.
So after Grand Tutor Zhong received the imperial edict of reward, people would occasionally throw vegetable leaves, stones, and rotten eggs at the gate of the Zhong family.
At first, the servants in charge of guarding the gate would drive them away, but the more they drove these people away, the more they hated the Zhong family, and naturally they would become more unscrupulous.
Although the Zhong family holds a high status and a high position, they are well aware of the principle that the law does not punish the masses. They cannot arrest all the people and punish them, right?
Under all the blows, Shangshu Zhong's blood and qi attacked his heart and he became seriously ill.
"Master, do you think this Master is really ill?"
"Even Chunya, you doubt the truth of this? Do you think he is really sick?"
In Prince Huai's mansion, Song Qingwan was flipping through a medical book while holding the dozing Youan in her arms, while Chunya was holding an unfinished embroidery piece beside her. The three of them seemed to be living a peaceful and tranquil life.
Ever since Chunya returned to Prince Huai's Mansion, she has been almost inseparable from Zhao Youan. Song Qingwan originally wanted to hire someone to take care of Zhao Youan, but now it seems that Chunya can do it alone.
After hearing what Song Qingwan said, Chunya looked thoughtful.
The girl is already eighteen years old this year. Her temperament has become much more stable than in previous years. She has also fully grown up and has become a graceful and elegant lady.
Chunya lowered her head and was about to continue the work in her hands when she suddenly discovered that Zhao Youan, who was lying in Song Qingwan's arms, had fallen asleep. She glared at Song Qingwan with some anger and naturally took Youan into her arms.
"Miss, how can you be a mother like this? The young master is already asleep, aren't you afraid of falling?"
"Really? Fell asleep already?"
Song Qingwan then put the book in her hand on the table. She glanced at Zhao Youan in Chunya's arms and found that the child was indeed fast asleep, blowing bubbles from his mouth.
Chunya picked up Zhao Youan, patted him twice and was about to put him into the bedroom, but Song Qingwan stopped her.
"Chun Ya, what do you think of Yan Hui?"
"Yan Hui? What happened to Fatty Yan?"
Chunya was a little confused and didn't quite understand why her master suddenly mentioned Yan Hui.
When Song Qingwan heard Chunya's address to Yan Hui, she shook her head helplessly. She sighed and made things clear.
"Don't you think Yan Hui is interested in you? Chunya, you are already grown up, you can't always stay by my side like this."
"Miss, are you trying to chase Chunya away?"
"What are you talking about, you silly girl! We grew up together, and you followed me from Songjia Village to here. You have been by my side for so many years. I have already regarded you as my own sister. How could I bear to drive you away?"
Chunya lowered her head silently. She understood what the young lady meant, and she was not unaware of Yan Hui's feelings for her.
But Chunya has always liked Yan Yu in her heart, and this has never changed over the years. As for Yan Hui, she just treats him as a younger brother.
"I only want to stay with you in my life and I don't want to go anywhere. If you don't want me anymore, I will just find someone to marry and I won't be a bother to you anymore!"
"I am very serious about this matter today, Chunya. You are already eighteen years old. Do you still want to keep waiting? A girl's youth is so short. Do you want to keep wasting it on waiting?"
Song Qingwan persuaded Chunya earnestly. This was the first time she discussed such a deep issue with Chunya.
In the past, Chunya was young and it didn’t matter that she was just beginning to fall in love, but in this era, girls have to get married eventually.
It’s not that Song Qingwan’s thoughts are feudal, but she doesn’t want to see Chunya wasting her time. As Chunya grows older, she will also grow old. Does she have to live alone like this?
Besides, she and Zhao Huaijin were both walking on the edge of a knife. If he suddenly passed away one day, what would Chunya do? She didn't even have a home.
Song Qingwan's move was truly for Chunya's sake. Song Qingwan saw Yan Hui's feelings for Chunya.
As for the family tradition of the Yan family, Song Qingwan was 100% assured. Yan Hui was a child she had raised since he was a child, so his character was beyond reproach.
Although there is a few years difference in age between the two, what does it matter? Yan Hui is a mature child. She believes that with Yan Hui's feelings for Chun Ya, if the two get married in the future, even if they cannot be in love with each other, they can at least respect each other.
As for Yan Yu, that blockhead, Song Qingwan had already given up hope. If Chunya married him, she would have married the wrong person.
Chunya kept her head down and said nothing, patting Zhao Youan's back mechanically with one hand. It was obvious that she had listened to Song Qingwan's words, but did not want to do as Song Qingwan suggested.
"Miss, Chunya is grateful for your consideration for me, but from the first time I saw him, I knew I would never forget him for the rest of my life."
"Hey...why are you so stupid?"
"What about Miss? Isn't everything you are doing now also for the prince? Chunya knows that Miss loves the prince deeply, so she does these things."
"But you have to understand that unrequited love and mutual love are different."
"What's the difference? I love him, that's enough."
"A person's secret love is destined to be fruitless and unrequited. Such a relationship will only become more and more painful. Are you really ready?"
Song Qingwan looked up at Chunya's ignorant but determined eyes, her eyes full of heartache. She didn't expect that such an innocent and kind girl like Chunya would have to suffer such torment. God was really unfair.
Tears flashed in Chunya's eyes. She knew that the young lady understood her. The young lady was the only one in the world who understood Chunya best.
Others thought she was just dreaming, but how could one control matters of the heart?
Gradually Chunya's eyes became clear and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Miss, Chunya thinks it's worth it."
"How about I take some time to go to the Yan family and ask Madam Yan about it. Yan Yu is already quite old, and I'm sure Madam Yan is anxious for him to get married."
"Miss, please don't! Please let me keep this dream. I don't want to wake up. It's too cruel for me."