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Chapter 662 A Perfect Match?
"Your Highness, if I had a way, I wouldn't have come to you for help. I know Your Highness is kind-hearted, please help me."
Fu Hongyang's coquettish manner made Mu Xinnuan burst out laughing.
Mu Qingye and Mu Qingyuan, who were standing to the side, also laughed.
Fu Hongyang, however, did not feel ashamed of his behavior just now at all. On the contrary, he said with righteous indignation, "Don't laugh now. When you have someone you like in the future, you will understand how I feel now. Loving someone but not being able to get them is more painful than taking my life."
The two exchanged a glance, clearly showing that they had no sympathy whatsoever for his current feelings.
Fu Hongyang stared at Mu Xinnuan expectantly, as if he would keep arguing with her all day if she didn't agree.
"Okay, you go back first."
"princess?"
Mu Xin Nuan sensed the urgency in his words and smiled with satisfaction. She then looked up and asked with a serious expression, "Let me ask you, if you were to marry her and then be forbidden from taking any concubines, would you be willing?"
"Your Highness, I am willing."
"You must think this through. You cannot take a concubine. Even if Chu Chu cannot bear you children in the future, are you still willing?"
Fu Hongyang's expression stiffened for a moment, then he asked impatiently, "But what strange illness has Chu Chu contracted? It's alright. As long as she agrees to marry me, whether she has children or not is unimportant."
"Is that so? You need to understand, if you have no offspring, how will you inherit the Fu family business in the future?"
"That's not difficult! At worst, my second brother can just inherit it."
Judging from his nonchalant tone, it was clear that he wasn't faking it.
Mu Xin Nuan nodded to herself. This Fu Hongyang should be a reliable person.
That makes sense. Since he's someone Duanmu Chuze admires, his character must be pretty good.
"Very well, with your words today, I agree to this matter. However, you must remember what you said. If it really brings about your good fortune, I will require you to write a written agreement as proof."
"Yes, Your Highness. It's not difficult. If you don't trust me, I can write it down now."
"No need. Let's talk about it after I meet Miss Chuchu."
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she told Fu Hongyang about her thoughts and told him that Chu Chu would arrive outside Yanzhou City tomorrow, and he could go and pick her up himself.
"But I'm afraid Chu Chu won't believe me."
Fu Hongyang was genuinely somewhat afraid of this Chu Chu.
"Don't worry, this is a letter from the Prince himself. If you take it with you, she will naturally believe you."
Fu Hongyang was overjoyed. "Thank you, Your Highness."
"After Chu Chu enters the Fu family, remember to take good care of her and make sure she is not bullied by the pampered guests in your household."
"Yes, Your Highness, please rest assured. Your Highness is very grateful for your kindness."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Go quickly, Madam Fu will be worried soon."
Madam Fu was completely engrossed in the performance. She was a theater enthusiast and loved listening to operas. Now, hearing the shadow puppeteers singing with considerable skill, she was naturally overjoyed.
By the time she remembered that her son had come along, Fu Hongyang was already sitting behind her.
The play didn't end until almost noon.
As soon as she came out of the dark room, Madam Fu was still a little unaccustomed to the light outside. She couldn't help but cover her eyes with her sleeve and squint.
"Madam Fu was so engrossed in reading that I thought it might spoil her enjoyment if we went in halfway through, so I brought the child and sat here for a while."
In the pavilion outside, Mu Xin Nuan was playing with the child.
"Your Highness is too kind."
After watching just one play, Madam Fu's impression of Princess Chang Le improved considerably; at least, she was no longer so afraid of her.
"I've heard that Madam is currently troubled by your son's marriage. Is that true?"
"Yes, this child, he's not willing to accept anything I've set my sights on. Normally, when it comes to marriage, which family doesn't have the parents making the decisions? But my son is used to being wild outside, and we can't control him, which is why he's always causing us trouble."
"Actually, Madam Fu is overthinking it. Your son is handsome and talented, and at such a young age he has already gained the Prince's favor. His future is naturally limitless, and marriage will naturally come to him on its own."
As Mu Xin Nuan said this, she glanced at Fu Hongyang without leaving a trace.
Madam Fu didn't catch the hidden meaning in her words; instead, she thought what she said made sense.
The Fu family is now considered a prominent family in Yanzhou. Even if they can't be called a prestigious family, they are still one of the most prominent families in Yanzhou City. Therefore, she never felt that her son was inferior to other girls he married.
"Madam Fu, do you have any special requirements for your future daughter-in-law? If there is a suitable one, I'd love to be the matchmaker," Mu Xin Nuan teased.
When Madam Fu heard that the princess was willing to act as matchmaker, she was naturally delighted.
"Your Highness, how could I dare to make any excessive demands? As long as she is a respectable young woman from a family of equal social standing, that will suffice. I don't require her to be particularly talented; as long as she can read a few words and can help manage the family business in the future, that will be enough."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded thoughtfully, "Madam Fu's request is indeed not excessive. It is also reasonable."
When Madam Fu saw that her words had resonated with the Princess, she was naturally overjoyed.
Fu Hongyang, standing to the side, did not look so pleased.
Around noon, the prince also returned.
The mother and son had lunch with the prince and princess. They were originally supposed to stay for a short rest, but Madam Fu didn't dare to stay any longer. She simply said that it was nearby and then got up to take her leave.
"Did you let slip what Madam Fu was thinking today?"
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, looking somewhat troubled. "In theory, Madam Fu's demands aren't unreasonable. This matter is indeed a bit tricky. No matter what, Miss Chu Chu is an orphan. Since she's an orphan, how can the concept of 'matching social status' apply in this world?"
Duanmu Chuze also frowned; Chu Chu's family background was a major weakness.
Even if he has a prince backing him up, he is not his own blood relative after all. In this respect, some aristocratic families find it quite difficult to deal with.
"Why don't you try to find a suitable source for Chuchu?"
Duanmu Chuze's eyes flashed. "What do you mean?"
"Chuchu has no maternal family, so why don't you give her one? Our royal family is naturally not suitable, but don't you have any other powerful families under your command that can help you?"
Duanmu Chuze was taken aback, but then he seriously began to consider it.