Ch 287: A betrothal was arranged?
“Uh”
“Maybe, because I’m helpful and kind-hearted.”
Yun Xiao’s voice was a little shaky when he said this.
You could tell he was a little nervous.
Obviously, even he couldn’t convince himself with those words.
Yi Yao nodded thoughtfully. No matter what, it was good that he was willing to help.
As for good qualities like helpfulness, let’s just say they count!
After she had thought it over, a smile appeared on Yi Yao’s face, and the big stone in her heart finally landed.
But just as Yi Yao breathed a sigh of relief, Yun Xiao spoke again: “However, I have a small condition.”
“Ah, please tell me.” Yi Yao nodded.
She knew that Yun Xiao, the Dark Night Emperor, would absolutely not help unconditionally.
It’s better to lay out all the conditions from the beginning than to keep worrying about it. That way, everyone is happy.
Yun Xiao cleared his throat and mumbled, “Have your son… a child betrothal…”
Yun Xiao’s voice was very low, and it sounded a little bit like he was gritting his teeth. Yi Yao didn’t hear clearly, only vaguely hearing the three words “child betrothal.”
“Huh? What?”
Yi Yao asked in confusion.
Yun Xiao said in a reckless manner, “I can help you, but on the condition that you let Niuniu and your son have a child betrothal!”
Even Yun Xiao himself found this request a little difficult to say.
But there was no way, he was Niuniu’s father.
What Niuniu had whispered in his ear earlier was: “I really like Yi Zichen, I want to be with him forever! If he dies, I probably don’t want to live either!”
Isn’t it just wanting to be together for a lifetime?
A child betrothal would mean they could be together for a lifetime!
Even in ancient times, tens of thousands of years ago, royal families would send their children to other countries for political marriages to seek peace!
This is about the same, it’s similar to a political marriage!
It should be acceptable.
But unexpectedly, he was met with two simultaneous “No!”s.
One came from Yi Yao.
The other, from Niuniu.
“Papa! That’s not what I meant!!”
“What’s a child betrothal?!”
Niuniu was completely dumbfounded, and whispered loudly in front of Yun Xiao.
Yun Xiao scratched the back of his head in confusion, explaining with a puzzled face:
“If you want to stay together forever, isn’t that marriage?”
“But you can’t get married now, you can only have a child betrothal first!”
Niuniu quickly retorted: “No! Waaah, that’s not what I meant!”
“It’s about being good friends, being good friends can also last a long time!”
Yun Xiao thoughtfully scratched the back of his head, then asked: “No, if he marries a wife later, he won’t be able to stay with you anymore, he’ll have to stay with his wife.”
Upon hearing this, Niuniu didn’t speak anymore, her little head started a rapid brainstorming session.
Yun Xiao nodded knowingly, then looked up at Yi Yao and said fiercely: “What do you mean no?”
“What’s wrong with it?”
“You need to understand, you’re asking me for a favor!”
“And your child is a fool, being able to have a child betrothal with our Niuniu is a great blessing, okay?”
Yun Xiao didn’t have the same good temper he had with Niuniu when facing others; he was completely ferocious.
Yi Yao was indeed asking the Dark Night Mansion for a favor, but… she didn’t want to gamble with Zichen’s happiness for the rest of his life.
After much hesitation, Yi Yao finally spoke her mind: “Dark Night Emperor, it’s not that I’m unwilling.”
“But I don’t want both children to be unhappy.”
“Things like child betrothals should be mutual, at least the two main characters should agree.”
Yun Xiao nodded slightly, acknowledging her statement, and then said: “We have no problem with that.”
“The next step is to ask your child’s opinion, right?”
Yi Yao nodded, not quite understanding.
But she guessed that consent wouldn’t be easily obtained.
Let alone whether Yi Zichen would listen to him.
Even if he gave him the courtesy of listening, he certainly wouldn’t agree!
Yi Yao knew her son very well.
Yi Zichen: “I’m willing!”
His voice was small but firm, his face full of seriousness.
Yi Yao:.
The slap in the face came so quickly, and it hurt so much!
Two minutes ago, Yun Xiao asked very directly and decisively: “Hey, little kid, are you willing to have a child betrothal with my daughter?”
Yi Zichen didn’t know what a child betrothal was, and didn’t want to deal with this bad uncle, so he kept his head buried in his mother’s back, refusing to speak.
Seeing this, Yun Xiao sighed helplessly, judging by this little guy’s silence, it would be difficult to get him to speak today.
Before he ascended to the position of Dark Night Emperor, Yun Xiao had interrogated countless stubborn people.
But here, he really felt a sense of frustration!
Not all little kids are as cute and sensible as his Niuniu!
But for his daughter, Yun Xiao decided to endure the humiliation and speak again: “Little kid, a child betrothal means that you will get married later, and you can be together forever!”
“Don’t you like playing with my Niuniu?”
“Don’t you want to be with my Niuniu forever?”
When Yi Zichen heard the words “forever together,” his eyes lit up, and his little head lifted from Yi Yao’s back.
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Seeing this, Yun Xiao was overjoyed and quickly asked:
“Are you willing to have a child betrothal with my Niuniu?”
“I’m willing!!”
Yi Zichen’s answer was extremely decisive.
There wasn’t a trace of hesitation.
After saying this, he didn’t even care about Yi Yao’s surprise.
He shyly but firmly walked to Niuniu, and then “thump” knelt down, saying sincerely: “Niuniu, will you marry me?”
Yi Zichen didn’t know what a child betrothal was, but he had seen marriage in TV dramas.
You have to kneel down and say those words.
Yi Zichen was only concerned with his shyness, completely unaware that he was kneeling on both knees.
And people usually propose on one knee.
This action made everyone laugh.
However, since both children are willing now.
The child betrothal is naturally settled.
However, there are still many rules and regulations involved in this child betrothal!
It’s not just a verbal agreement, but also requires a contract!
Although it doesn’t require the three letters and six ceremonies like a wedding, a contract needs to be drafted and notarized.
Not only did people from the Dark Night Mansion need to be present, Helian Yaoxun also notified his family to come and witness.
After completing this series of ceremonies, the matter was settled.
“In-laws.” Yi Yao nodded towards Yun Xiao.
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