Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 320: Heartless

House Ying had not completely fallen out of noble society up till now purely because of the strenuous efforts of Old Duke Ying.

It was a sad story. Although House Ying was large in number, there weren't many who were actually capable.

Even Chu Lian's 'father' Chu Qizheng was considered one of the better ones in the family, so the abilities of the rest went without saying.

Meanwhile, Old Duchess Ying was full of wariness and vigilance. She wasn't willing to use funds to prop up other branches of the family that had more potential. This made the rest of their clan very unhappy with House Ying.

This caused a vicious cycle within the family.

Finally, when a rare promising young seed had popped up from amongst Old Duke Ying's disciples, they hadn't been able to catch hold of Xiao Bojian either. Now it was too late even if Old Duke Ying tried to force Xiao Bojian into the family himself.

When the emperor's imperial decree reached the Ying Estate, none of the members of House Ying felt sad or shocked. Conversely, they were all extremely elated.

A bestowed marriage!

Furthermore, it was the emperor himself who had personally decreed it. The groom was even a royal prince, a true member of the imperial family. Although there seemed to be something wrong with his mind, it wouldn't affect his standing due to his birth.

As long as Miss Yuan married him, she would become a third-ranked Royal Princess by marriage!

That was an honour that most of the Chu family ladies wouldn't even be able to beg for.

Even Chu Lian's own marriage couldn't compare to that honour!

Everyone in the Ying Estate was beaming with joy. Even the stewards started ordering the servants to decorate the estate and make it seem more festive and harmonious.

Even Old Duchess Ying was chuckling. She praised Miss Yuan for being lucky in front of all the other ladies of the estate.

The second branch was even looked upon more favourably due to this engagement.

The only ones who had faces full of worry and despair were likely Second Madam and Eighth Miss Yuan now.

Chu Yuan was sprawled across Second Madam's lap. She had already cried until she was all out of breath. Sobbing, she begged, "Mother, I don't want to marry that idiot! Mother, I'm not going to marry him! Please, help me think of a way out! The one I like is Brother Xiao!"

Second Madam's eyes were red and swollen. Miss Yuan was her only daughter, her very lifeline. The others in the estate had been blinded by riches and status. None of them were truly concerned for her daughter's plight.

Other than his birthright, there was nothing about Royal Prince Shou that could compare to even the most common man!

How could she just watch as her daughter's life was ruined?

She stroked her daughter's messy hair and said, "Yuan'er, don't panic. When your father returns, Mother will ask your father to intervene. Your father has an official position and he has many connections. Even that Lord Pan has some relation to him. Mother will definitely get your father to think of a way so you won't have to marry that half-wit."

Right as mother and daughter were huddling together and crying, Chu Qizheng returned to the second branch's courtyard.

His entire being seemed dull and lifeless. He had lost his high spirits and his eyes seemed soulless. Hidden in his sleeves, he was still gripping the official document that had caused his daze.