CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 404: I DO NOT APPROVE OF THIS MARRIAGE

At this moment, in the hearts of Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, Yuan Bao was shining brightly.

Especially in Old Yuan’s heart, it was just as the ancestors said, the daughters of the Yuan Family are destined to change the fate of the entire family.

Marry a prince, become a princess consort!

From now on, the Yuan Family would have a foothold in Daxia.

"Grandpa, Grandma, what do you want to say?"

From the eager gazes of Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, Yuan Bao could see what they were thinking.

At that moment, if Yuan Bao said she wasn’t disappointed, it would be a lie.

Although she had suspected that Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng would be enthusiastic about this marriage, actually seeing their reaction made Yuan Bao feel uncomfortable.

Regardless of the marriage itself, why hadn’t anyone considered the fact that she was only ten years old?

"Jiaojiao, why haven’t your father and mother returned yet?"

Upon hearing Yuan Bao’s question, Old Yuan’s passionate heart paused for a brief moment. He realized Yuan Bao’s inner disagreement with the marriage proposal, and naturally changed his words.

Of course, Old Yuan didn’t immediately express his attitude towards the marriage but intended to take a detour.

At this time, marriage was all about parental orders and matchmaker’s words.

As long as her parents agreed with the marriage, Yuan Bao’s opinion didn’t matter.

What if Yuan Bao harbored resentment?

Old Yuan wasn’t worried at all.

Women, after getting married, always depend on their family’s support.

A woman without her family’s backing would have a hard time in her husband’s family.

In the face of enormous benefits, Old Yuan’s mind was completely captivated.

What family treasure of the Yuan Family?

Compared to becoming part of the imperial family, all are secondary.

"Uncle and Ruan are still in the Capital!"

Yuan Bao also noticed that Old Yuan was just changing the subject temporarily; in his mind, he was still considering the marriage with the Fourteenth Prince.

Indeed, love without reason doesn’t exist in the world.

Calling it family favoritism was simply a joke!

Perhaps this is reality!

The disappointment in Yuan Bao’s heart quickly dissipated.

In fact, she was now capable of being independent.

She already had the title of County Princess and a small fief like Sanfu Village. To put it bluntly, she could live well even without the Yuan Family.

As for what the Yuan Family would become without her, that was unknown.

The moment this thought flashed in her mind, Yuan Bao’s inner thoughts grew wild like weeds, unstoppable.

"You girl, how come after all these years, you’re still so unruly!"

Old Yuan’s expression turned serious, "After so many years, is it so hard for you to call them ’Father’ and ’Mother’?"

Previously, Old Yuan didn’t think anything was wrong with Yuan Bao calling Yuan Yindi "Uncle," but now, to suppress Yuan Bao, this matter naturally needed to be addressed.

"Grandpa, if you have nothing else, I’ll take my leave!"

Seeing that Old Yuan was about to start picking on her, Yuan Bao decided not to suffer.

She said her piece calmly and then motioned for Nanny Xue to leave.

"Jiaojiao, what are you doing?"

"Acting stubborn with us?"

Old Yuan had never expected that Yuan Bao would have such a big temper and was momentarily stunned.

However, Yuan Bao did not respond.

She quickly exited the room, left the courtyard where Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng lived, walked out of the large Yuan family estate, got on the carriage, and left.

Of course, before leaving Yunyang City, she visited the Wei Family to see her godmother.

Overnight, Mrs. Wei Shen’s leg had completely healed.

When Yuan Bao arrived, Mrs. Wei Shen was strolling in the courtyard with Wei Qiqi, both wearing smiles. Seeing Yuan Bao, they were elated.

"Jiaojiao, you’re amazing!"

Wei Qiqi, holding Yuan Bao’s hand, was both delighted and frustrated, "If I knew martial arts could be so effective, I should have joined you back then!"

"Qiqi, give it a rest!"

Yuan Bao didn’t hold back in bursting Wei Qiqi’s bubble, "I have an extraordinary talent for martial arts, a once-in-a-thousand-years genius, that’s why I have the skills I do. You, on the other hand, shouldn’t even consider it!"

"Oh you, sassy Jiaojiao, looking down on me, huh?"

Upon hearing Yuan Bao’s words, Wei Qiqi reached out to tickle Yuan Bao.

The two sisters soon started a playful scuffle.

After a while, they sat, panting, on the steps of the corridor.

"Come, have some grapes!"

Mrs. Wei Shen laughed and called the two over.

The sisters, naturally obedient, went over to Mrs. Wei Shen, acting coy.

"Jiaojiao, regarding the matter with the Fourteenth Prince, you should quickly go back and discuss it with your uncle. I worry that Imperial Concubine Yi won’t let it go easily!"

Mrs. Wei Shen’s leg was healed, but she was even more concerned about Yuan Bao.

"Godmother, I know!"

Yuan Bao smiled slightly, "I came here to bid farewell to you and Qiqi."

"Then you better set off quickly!"

Mrs. Wei Shen didn’t keep her any longer, urging Yuan Bao to return to the Capital swiftly.

"Mm-hmm, godmother, Qiqi, I’ll go now. Once I’ve settled this issue, I’ll come back to play with you!"

Yuan Bao was straightforward.

She soon left with Mei Jiu, while Nanny Xue and Hu Niuniu took the carriage back to the Capital at a leisurely pace.

...

As Yuan Bao returned to the Capital, Yuan Yindi was entertaining guests.

The guest was none other than the Fourteenth Prince.

"Prince Chun must be joking!"

When the Fourteenth Prince mentioned wanting to marry Yuan Bao as his princess consort, Yuan Yindi directly raised his hand, interrupting him.

"Does the Imperial Censor not believe what I say?"

The Fourteenth Prince’s expression was somewhat unpleasant.

"It’s not a matter of belief!"

Yuan Yindi smiled slightly, "My Jiaojiao is only ten years old, marriage matters are still far off, and there’s no hurry!"

"If I’m not mistaken, Prince Chun is twenty-seven this year!"

"In fact, Prince Chun is quite a bit older than I am!"

"So, my simple point is, I disagree with this marriage!"

Yuan Yindi said a lot, but ultimately straightforwardly stated his stance.

"If the only concern is age, I don’t see it as an issue!"

The Fourteenth Prince was really surprised by Yuan Yindi’s direct refusal.

Yuan Yindi chuckled and said, "Has Prince Chun considered how old my Jiaojiao will be when she comes of age?"

"So, please leave this matter be!"

Yuan Yindi truly regarded Yuan Bao as his own daughter.

Not to mention the Fourteenth Prince’s age, even if his age were suitable, he wouldn’t have Yuan Bao marry into the imperial family. People see only the glamour of marrying into royalty, but how many know of the hardships and sorrows behind it?