Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!

Chapter 246: Extra Story: Liu Miaoying (Entering as a Son-in-Law)

Liu Miaoying smiled, looking at the young lord in front of her, whose ears had turned red. As Ah Juan had said, he was truly a bashful young man.

She stood up, poured a cup of wine, and placed it beside Mu Huai’s hand, "I’ve inquired about the Mu Family. There are many brothers in your family, but the only one who is married is your eldest brother. Your second brother married into the Li Family of Huai State a few years ago. Your third and fourth brothers, and you, all of you are not born of Mrs. Mu. For the past two years, Mrs. Mu has been looking for a high-born son-in-law everywhere, hoping to use your marriages to pave the way for her husband and son."

"Therefore, your portraits were prepared early on. A few days ago, the Crown Princess wanted to choose a husband. There were already rumors in the Capital that Princess Jinyang liked young lords with delicate skin. Your father sent your portrait into the palace, but the Crown Princess was not really looking for a husband."

As she spoke, she took out the portrait she had mentioned earlier and placed it on the table, "Portraits like these will first appear in the palace and next in other high-ranking households."

Mu Huai clenched his hands, clearly understanding why Liu Miaoying was telling him these things. Mrs. Mu would not permit a concubine’s child in the mansion to compete with her own son, so even if it weren’t the Liu Family, she would find another family like the Wang Family or Lin Family.

Liu Miaoying spoke softly, "Our Liu Family is considered decent in the Capital. My position in the court is Third Rank, while your father would need another five or six years to reach my current position under normal circumstances."

"My father has only one daughter, no wives or concubines, so there would be no other siblings. Marrying into our Liu Mansion is much better than going to other families with complex relationships."

Looking at Mu Huai, she hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I am not someone who places much importance on passion. So after we marry, I will not bring more people into the mansion. You can rest assured."

The implication was that she only wanted Mu Huai to be a good son-in-law of the Liu Family.

She said so much, merely to let Mu Huai know that if he were to marry in, the Liu Family currently had the best conditions in the Capital, with fewer troubles. She hoped Mu Huai could see the pros and cons and not back out of this marriage.

But Liu Miaoying did not know that, from Mu Huai’s perspective, even if she hadn’t said these things, this marriage was already beyond his wildest dreams, and he would never think of backing out.

The reason he came today was just to find out why, why was it him.

Now, he already had his answer.

"I understand Miss’s words. Marrying into the Liu Family is indeed a reach for me."

No matter what the reason, that fleeting glimpse when young became a cherished desire, and now, there was an opportunity to see her frequently. Thus, entering the Liu Mansion has already become the greatest fortune, no matter what she says or asks him to do, it’s all good.

Liu Miaoying felt Mu Huai might not have understood her meaning. She had not said he was reaching for her.

But regardless of the meaning, the marriage would be finalized; the process was unimportant, as long as the outcome aligned.

...

Liu Mansion

"You really got engaged to that young lord from the Vice Minister Mu’s family?"

Seeing Liu Miaoying nod, Su Juan was surprised, not having expected such an overthinking, pondering person to decide on an engagement so swiftly.

That day she looked at the portrait, the young lord was indeed handsome, but weren’t there many such good-looking young lords in the Capital?

On the side, Cai Yi congratulated Liu Miaoying.

Su Juan sighed, "It seems when fate comes, there’s no stopping it. Envious, truly envious."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yi finally spoke, "Your Highness is not young either, it is time to choose a husband."

Liu Miaoying immediately looked at Su Juan, "Ah Juan, what do you wish for?"

Su Juan rubbed her chin, "Wasn’t it written in detail in that manuscript that circulated earlier?"

Only then did Liu Miaoying recall those previous booklets, preferences of high-born girls choosing husbands in the Capital. On top, Princess Jinyang wrote the most detailed notes, as Shen Ruhui had spent several years by Ah Juan’s side, and a part of what was written was indeed true.

Cai Yi was curious, "What manuscript?"

Liu Miaoying searched for a while, then pulled the booklet from the shelf and handed it to Cai Yi, "Master Cai is at the age of discussing marriage now. This booklet is for you, maybe you can use it."

Cai Yi indeed flipped through it, reaching the last few pages, and a moment of silence followed before he looked at Su Juan, "It seems Your Highness likes Scholar Liu’s looks, Junior Minister Yu’s... Your Highness is indeed clear about preferences."

His words paused, simply because he couldn’t bring himself to say those two words.

Liu Miaoying smiled with pursed lips, "Master Cai truly has keen eyes."

Striking directly at the crux.

Su Juan said nothing, truly not knowing what to say, and it was pointless to say more, as now in the entire Capital, everyone thought the same.

Cai Yi then added, "Mr. Shen indeed understands Your Highness well."

Liu Miaoying: "After all, he accompanied Your Highness for several years, always understanding better than others."

Su Juan’s forehead throbbed, "It seems you two have been far too idle lately, why not travel to Huai State to handle some matters for me."

Cai Yi: "Your Majesty instructed, I cannot leave the Capital, always needing to be by Your Highness’s side to advise."

Liu Miaoying: "I am getting married."

Su Juan: "..."

[Being someone who is getting married, that’s indeed remarkable.]

...

On the day Liu Miaoying got married, a grand banquet was held, and all notable figures in the Capital attended.

Su Juan also came along, and from a distance, she saw the young lord’s appearance, tender, indeed. She couldn’t help but sigh, [Never thought Miaoying would like such delicate-skinned young lords.]

The guests present were also amazed, wasn’t it!

[If I had known you liked this type, I would have arranged it for you two years ago!]

Someone’s ears immediately perked up; does Your Highness have someone in the residence?

[Renting two or three wouldn’t be an issue.]

Liu Miaoying: "..." Someone please take her away; it’s truly disturbing her ears.

Su Juan was finally pulled away by Xie Xun, mainly out of pity for Liu Miaoying, hoping the good marriage wouldn’t get spoiled by Su Juan.

On the night of the wedding, Liu Miaoying handed over the account books and keys of the mansion to Mu Huai, explained the businesses in the mansion, and some of her private assets.

"Father and I are often busy with court affairs, so the matters of the mansion are entrusted to you. If you find it tiring, you can spend some silver coin to hire people. Don’t feel restricted inside the mansion; carry on as you see fit."

Mu Huai nodded solemnly, placing the keys safely aside, and began to examine those things.

His heart was racing; just holding those two keys made him feel entrusted with everything.

Simply sitting in this room, looking at the person in front of him, he was already so nervous he could hardly breathe.

Liu Miaoying pushed the items aside, gazing at Mu Huai, finding his appearance indeed pleasing, "These aren’t urgent; you can look over them slowly after tomorrow. For now, let’s rest; there is a more important matter to attend to."

Mu Huai instinctively responded, "What important matter?"