Chapter 382 The Marquis of Jiangtai would definitely agree in a heartbeat!

Chapter 382 The Marquis of Jiangtai would definitely agree in a heartbeat!

The Marchioness of Jiangtai’s face turned a mix of green and red, like a dyeing workshop.

She gritted her teeth and forced a smile: "Madam, there’s been a misunderstanding... To be frank, a few days ago, my sister from my maiden family invited General Yu’s family over, intending to match Hua'er with General Yu. And now, General Yu’s family has invited you to propose a match for Yueyi..."

The Marchioness of Jiangtai spoke more confidently, though her smile was strained, "That’s why I said, it’s not possible..."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei shot a glance at the Marchioness of Jiangtai and asked, "When your sister proposed matching Cen Yuehua with the Yujia family, did they refuse?"

The Marchioness of Jiangtai’s face stiffened.

She wanted to lie and say the Yujia family hadn’t refused, but at that time, the plain-spoken Li Chunhua had all but said Yu Yonghuai had a sweetheart and wasn’t interested in her daughter—this couldn’t be hidden from Dowager Marchioness Weibei, who could easily find out with a little investigation!

The Marchioness of Jiangtai forced a stiff smile and said, "...They did refuse, but..."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei unceremoniously interrupted her: "They refused, so what’s the issue?"

She curled her lips, her smile somewhat dismissive: "It’s not as if they’re leading the younger sister on while proposing to the elder. What’s the issue here?"

The Marchioness of Jiangtai felt a lump in her throat, nearly choking.

She took a few deep breaths to compose herself and forced a smile: "That’s true... but..."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei impatiently said, "But what? There’s only a handful of eligible young men in the capital, and General Yu is currently the rising sun. Your Yueyi is a dignified and lovely young lady. This should naturally be a perfect match."

The Marchioness of Jiangtai felt on the verge of collapse!

How could she not know how good General Yu was?!

He was the future son-in-law she’d chosen for her Hua'er!

As the Marchioness of Jiangtai racked her brains for a way to reject Dowager Marchioness Weibei without offending her, Dowager Marchioness Weibei suddenly sneered: "...So, even though it’s rumored in the capital that since the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Jiangtai returned from her maternal family, you, as the stepmother, have been beyond reproach, I’ve always had my doubts—today, seeing how much you clearly admire General Yu, yet you drag your feet when it comes to the marriage between your stepdaughter and General Yu, it seems my thoughts were not unfounded."

After saying this, Dowager Marchioness Weibei sneered again.

This sneer nearly made the Marchioness of Jiangtai’s soul leave her body.

The Marquisate of Jiangtai had fallen, and she’d spent years in the capital building a good reputation, paving the way for her daughter and son’s marriages.

If someone of Dowager Marchioness Weibei’s standing mentioned her at public gatherings, showing some disdain—all her years of effort would immediately collapse, ruined in an instant!

But now, the son-in-law she’d chosen for her daughter was being taken away—how could she accept that?

The Marchioness of Jiangtai could only force a pale smile: "Madam, you’ve misunderstood—it’s not that I’m stalling. It’s just that you might know, Yueyi grew up in Suyang. The Wei family of Suyang is a centuries-old scholarly family, and when Yueyi was young, the Wei family also intended for Yueyi to marry back... Although so many years have passed, I don’t know the Wei family’s current stance. As a stepmother, how could I decide Yueyi’s marriage?"

Dowager Marchioness Weibei sneered again.

The Marchioness of Jiangtai was being sly with her words, and if she were foolish, she might’ve been fooled.

"Oh? So you’re saying, as the Marchioness of Jiangtai, you have no say in Yueyi’s marriage?" Dowager Marchioness Weibei’s face turned cold, no longer giving the Marchioness of Jiangtai any courtesy, "Fine, then I’ll speak directly with the Marquis of Jiangtai."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei was cold and indifferent.

Cold sweat dripped from the Marchioness of Jiangtai’s forehead.

She forced a smile: "Madam, please don’t be hasty..."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei slammed the table and sneered: "I’ve been patiently enduring your evasions long enough! You dodge and weave, thinking I can’t see through it? You just want to match General Yu with your daughter! I’ll tell you plainly now, General Yu has clearly stated that he will marry no one but Miss Yueyi! So just give up on this idea!"

These words made the Marchioness of Jiangtai's face flush with pain, a mix of shame and fury!

She clutched her handkerchief so tightly it was nearly torn to shreds!

"Nan Yan!"

Dowager Marchioness Weibei turned and commanded directly, "Help me up. I see today is not the right time, so I'll visit the Marquis of Jiangtai directly next time!"

The Marchioness of Jiangtai's expression changed drastically, and she hurried forward to stop her, speaking earnestly.

"Madam Dowager! Please, take it easy!" The Marchioness of Jiangtai smiled, though it looked more like a grimace, "Look at you, I haven't even said a word, and you're already upset... You've misunderstood me. A young hero like General Yu is willing to marry our daughter from the Jiangtai Marquisate, I couldn't be happier, why would I delay?"

"It's just that as a stepmother, I must tread carefully... I was only thinking that Yueyi is the apple of our Marquis's eye, and because she hasn't been in the capital for many years, our Marquis dotes on her dearly and wants to keep her a bit longer. I must discuss this thoroughly with our Marquis; also, Yueyi was raised by her maternal grandparents, and for such a significant matter as marriage, I should write to them to discuss it..."

The Marchioness of Jiangtai spoke with a forced smile for a long while before she managed to persuade Dowager Marchioness Weibei, who was about to leave.

Dowager Marchioness Weibei, with downcast eyes, listened to the Marchioness of Jiangtai's well-rehearsed speech before reluctantly saying, "Fine. At my age, sometimes even when Her Royal Highness the Princess invites me to a banquet, I might not make it... After so many years, this is the first time I've come to someone's home to act as a matchmaker, so I was a bit impatient. I suppose the Marchioness of Jiangtai can understand that, can't she?"

The Marchioness of Jiangtai nodded with a forced smile, "Understand, of course I understand."

Dowager Marchioness Weibei nodded, "It's best if the Marchioness can understand my urgency. Then please have someone inform the Marquis of Jiangtai. I wish to know the outcome of this matter today."

The Marchioness of Jiangtai's smile froze on her face.

The Marquis of Jiangtai naturally wanted to form an alliance with the promising General of the Western Garrison's household!

As for whether it was the eldest daughter or the second daughter who would marry, what difference did it make to the Marquis of Jiangtai?

After all, they were both his daughters!

The Marchioness of Jiangtai didn't even need to send someone to ask; she could guess it!

The Marquis of Jiangtai would absolutely agree without hesitation!