Chapter 461: Proposing to My Grandson

Chapter 461: Arranging a Marriage Proposal for My Grandson

Cheng Binghao fell silent when he heard that Lu Lingyun was punishing him over Liu Xianxian.

Seeing him silent, Lu Lingyun felt a twinge of annoyance.

At this moment, Cheng Bingan spoke up, "Mother, yesterday's events were unexpected. Binghao was flustered and spoke those words to Xianxian in the heat of the moment."

Choosing between Liu Xianxian and Cheng Binghao was an easy decision.

Cheng Bingan would naturally stand by his younger brother.

Yesterday, the three of them were strolling in the street when the courtesan tossed the embroidered ball, initially suggested by Liu Xianxian to join in the fun and watch.

Both Cheng Binghao and Cheng Bingan had some aversion to places like brothels and music houses. After some bickering, Cheng Binghao, though scolding her for not acting like a proper Miss, eventually went along to watch.

Who could have guessed that the embroidered ball would land right on Cheng Binghao?

When Cheng Binghao was hit by the ball, he tossed it away like it was on fire and nervously glanced at Liu Xianxian.

Little did they know that such a dramatic turn of events was about to unfold. The courtesan was grabbed by the old man who caught the ball next, and she screamed for help from Cheng Binghao and the others, only to be slapped repeatedly by the old man, her clothes half torn off.

Cheng Binghao dashed out to save her when he saw the courtesan in mortal danger.

After rescuing her, he quickly took her away, commandeering Liu Xianxian's carriage... What followed were the events that unfolded when they returned to the mansion yesterday.

He knew Cheng Binghao was impulsive, but he couldn't help admiring his brother's gallantry.

He couldn't help defending Cheng Binghao.

His defense of Cheng Binghao caught Lu Lingyun's attention, who then turned her gaze back to Cheng Binghao, "Binghao, I won't dwell on your heroic act, but Xianxian deserves an explanation. Be honest with me—if your feelings for Xianxian are just sibling-like, I'll personally apologize at the Marquis's Mansion, and we'll consider the matter closed. But if your feelings for Xianxian run deeper..."

Before Lu Lingyun could finish, Cheng Binghao interjected, "Mother, I'll go apologize myself!"

With that, Cheng Binghao turned and left.

Watching him walk away, Lu Lingyun paused briefly, then chuckled softly.

The rest of her sentence implied that if he had feelings for Liu Xianxian, he'd need to apologize in person.

Meanwhile, in Ningxin Courtyard.

"Grandmother, have some peaches! Eat more."

Cheng Bingzhi arrived with a basket of peaches.

Lady Qin looked at another basket of peaches and couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness on her face.

Why is it always peaches every day?

At least change it up, maybe some seasonal melons.

But Cheng Bingzhi couldn't afford melons—they were too expensive!

These peaches were all cheap, overripe ones—where could he find overripe melons!

And overripe melons couldn't be used as gifts!

Cheng Bingzhi's mind was filled with calculations as he kept offering peaches to Lady Qin.

Lady Qin accepted two peaches but had no desire to eat them. She looked at her eager grandson and said, "Bing Zhi, you're not a child anymore, are you?"

"Grandmother, I'm fifteen."

"Fifteen, that's not young anymore. It's about time to think about getting married."

At this, Cheng Bingzhi's eyes lit up immediately, and he nodded enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, my mother says that to build a life, one must first settle down. I should indeed be looking for a marriage partner!"

Lady Qin chuckled softly at his excitement, "Do you have someone in mind?"

"Yes, yes!" Cheng Bingzhi responded quickly, then shook his head modestly, "Grandmother, it's not that I like her, but that the girl likes me!"

Lady Qin: "..."

She was confused but asked with a smile, "There's a girl who likes you?"

"Yes! The girl is so smitten with me, always giving me secret looks, speaking sweetly and softly, and even taking the blame for me, fearing I might be punished." The more Cheng Bingzhi talked, the wider his smile grew.

Lady Qin was completely amused, "Which family's girl is this, who's so smitten with our third grandson?"

Cheng Bingzhi's eyes shone with excitement, "Grandmother, it's Liu Xianxian, the granddaughter of the Marquis of Yongyi!"

That day, Cheng Bingzhi left Lady Qin's courtyard beaming with joy.

Lady Qin promised to help him ask for Liu Xianxian's hand, who was 'deeply in love' with him.

Meanwhile, Cheng Binghao spent the whole day at the Wang household trying to get Liu Xianxian's forgiveness but came back disappointed.

The next day, as he was about to go to the Wang household again to seek Liu Xianxian's forgiveness, he was shocked to see Liu Xianxian arriving at the Marquis's Mansion by herself.

"Xianxian!"

He excitedly approached her, "What brings you here?"

"Are you still angry with me?"

"Have you forgiven me?"

He hovered around Liu Xianxian like a persistent fly.

Liu Xianxian, who usually had a retort for every word he said, was silent today. She walked into the Marquis's Mansion in silence, completely ignoring Cheng Binghao as he pestered her.

"Xianxian, I've sent the courtesan away!"

"Xianxian, I won't save any more women in the future!"

"Xianxian, you must have come to forgive me!"

Finally, when Liu Xianxian was completely fed up, someone finally spoke up for her.

Liu Xianxian's maid said, "Young Lord Marquis, our lady has been invited by Lady Xue to meet with her."

As the maid's voice fell, they arrived outside Lady Qin's courtyard.

Liu Xianxian, with her chin up, didn't give Cheng Binghao a single glance and stepped into Lady Qin's courtyard.

"Granny Qin, I'm here."

"Xianxian!" Cheng Binghao, seeing her enter, quickly followed into the courtyard.

In the courtyard.

Lady Qin sat inside, her face full of maternal affection.

Liu Xianxian approached her respectfully to greet her. Lady Qin quickly beckoned her closer, her cloudy eyes examining her from head to toe. "You’re such a lovely and delicate girl."

"Granny Qin, I've heard from my grandmother and aunt that you were the most beautiful woman in your youth," Liu Xianxian said with a smile.

"Hahaha," Lady Qin laughed, affectionately patting her head. "You little thing, flattering me just like everyone else!"

"Grandmother, you really are beautiful. Xianxian’s not wrong," Cheng Binghao, who had followed them in, chimed in.

Hearing him agree with her for once, instead of picking a fight, Liu Xianxian gave a soft hum and ignored him completely.

Her attitude made Cheng Binghao feel like a kitten was clawing at his heart. If Lady Qin weren’t present, he would have turned her face towards him, making her look at him and not let her speak without meeting his eyes!

Frustrated, he grabbed a teacup from Lady Qin’s table and poured himself a big cup to cool his temper.

"Granny Qin, why did you call me here?" Liu Xianxian finally asked.

Lady Qin looked at Liu Xianxian, feeling more and more satisfied. Yet, amidst her satisfaction, she couldn’t help but feel a hint of confusion. How could such a wonderful girl fall for Cheng Bingzhi?!

But remembering Cheng Bingzhi’s confident claim that Liu Xianxian was head over heels for him, she decided to set aside her pride and spoke, "I called you here to propose a marriage for my grandson."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Cheng Binghao, who had just taken a sip of tea, suddenly choked and started coughing.

Beside him, Liu Xianxian's pretty face turned bright red in an instant!