Chapter 882: Li Yuzhu · Mu Yuanxiu Extra (03) Martial Champion

The maid, who was also a palace maid sent by the Wei Family, saw Li Xing’an rushing away as if chased by a tiger, and couldn’t help but want to laugh, though she dared not.

Why was this?

Why was the Third Prince running so fast?

Li Yuzhu couldn’t help but curl her lips slightly; she understood.

He wanted to be the martial arts master for the child, but he had to pass Mu Yuanxiu’s test first.

However, Li Xing’an couldn’t defeat Mu Yuanxiu.

If he didn’t run, would he be beaten up by Mu Yuanxiu?

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The Third Princess, Li Zhuzhu, was pregnant, and with twins, which pleased the Wei Family greatly. Whenever the weather was pleasant, they sent reliable nannies to bring Li Yuzhu into the palace to relax.

That day, a marriage proposal was brought for Wei Qiniang, the daughter of Second Master Wei. After messing up his daughter’s marriage arrangements last time, Second Master Wei did not dare to make decisions on his own again and sought the Wei Family’s judgment.

The Wei Family sent for their three daughters to come to the palace to help advise on Wei Qiniang’s marriage.

Ling Luo and Ling Yuezi’s children were just over half a year old, and both were busy, so the Wei Family didn’t invite them.

Li Yu En and Li Yuwen’s children were already running all over the place, while Li Yuzhu’s child was still in her belly, just over five months, allowing her the most leisure.

Upon entering the palace, when the three sisters met, they couldn’t help but engage in some teasing and joking.

The Wei Family mentioned to Li Yuzhu that Mrs. Pei was acting as a matchmaker for Wei Qiniang.

In the past, Prime Minister Pei had some disputes with the Emperor, but Mrs. Pei knew how to handle people and often tried to improve relations with the Wei Family to ease tensions with the Emperor.

As long as it wasn’t something too excessive, the Wei Family and Uncle Li would not fuss over it.

This greatly gratified the Wei Family members.

The once lofty Pei Family was now trying to flatter the Wei Family, which had once been the laughingstock of the entire Capital.

"The match is for the young son of Ningyuan Marquis, who is a year older than your Seventh Cousin Wei," said the Wei Family. "Seventh Lady’s age isn’t getting any younger, and we can’t delay this any longer. I think the child is quite nice, but I also want you sisters to take a look."

Among the Wei Family, aside from Mrs. Wei, the others were all somewhat reckless.

The Wei Family knew them too well and chose to ignore their opinions, deciding on their own.

Second Master Wei’s plea was just what she wished for.

Li Yuzhu smiled and said, "Even if it’s just our first meeting and we only take a look, it can only serve as a reference."

"You’ve seen the character of your uncle and aunt; I’m really not at ease with them. I’d rather trust you juniors’ judgments," the Wei Family laughed.

The Wei Family took the three sisters and Wei Qiniang to a pavilion to have tea and enjoy the flowers.

The pavilion was shielded on three sides by thin veils against the wind, with only one side with steps for entry and exit.

The young son of Ningyuan Marquis was speaking in another pavilion with Lou Chengye, Pei Shenyan, and Mu Yuanxiu.

The people on Li Yuzhu’s side could clearly see those in the pavilion ten steps ahead through the gauzy veil.

She gently parted the veil to glance at the young man.

He was quite handsome, courteous in demeanor, but she couldn’t ascertain his conversational skills.

The depth of his knowledge would only become apparent upon direct questioning.

She would ask Mu Yuanxiu in a while.

The three sisters pulled Wei Qiniang aside and each shared their thoughts.

Wei Qiniang glanced at the young man, bit her lip, and lowered her head, saying nothing.

"In any case, these are our thoughts. Ultimately, the decision is yours. If you don’t like him, don’t force yourself. This is a lifetime commitment," Li Yuzhu said.

"You’re still young, not even twenty yet, so why rush? If this doesn’t work out, there’s always the next one," Li Yuwen comforted Wei Qiniang.

"Exactly, and there is the Empress making the decisions," Li Yu En nodded.

Wei Qiniang smiled slightly, "I understand, thank you all."

Today’s matchmaking banquet ended with the unanimous opinion of the three Li sisters that the young lord from the Ningyuan Marquis’s family was quite suitable for Wei Qiniang in terms of appearance alone.

Mu Yuanxiu, Pei Shenyan, and Lou Chengye, all brothers-in-law, also had a favorable impression of him.

Mu Yuanxiu asked the young lord of Ningyuan Marquis about his future plans.

The young marquis was quite ambitious.

Knowing that he was not the eldest son and could not inherit the family title, from a young age he had immersed himself in his studies. Last year, he passed the advanced scholar exam and is currently working in the Ministry of War. He also apprenticed under many martial arts masters, stating his ambition to become a literary and military general guarding the borders.

The Wei Family listened to the opinions of their sons-in-law and daughters, then asked Wei Qiniang alone about her thoughts.

After her previous experience, Wei Qiniang tended to be more cautious.

She only said she had no ideas for now, but didn’t know what the future would hold.

The Wei Family understood her meaning and, smiling, said, "I will convey your thoughts to Ningyuan Marquis’s family. If they have no objections, then we’ll arrange for your betrothal at the end of the year. There’s still half a year until then, so if either of you wants to change your mind, there’s time. And we will keep this matter confidential for both families."