A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 97

Chapter 97
The atmosphere in the Wen family’s courtyard was tense.

But Wen Yu was unaware of all this. At this moment, she felt fortunate and content.

If this matter succeeded, her wish would see the light of day.

However, there might still be some twists and turns. For instance, what Xiao Ji had seen: Wen Jiao had also developed feelings for Qi Wu.

She knew Wu Shi well. Back then, in order to marry Second Uncle, she had put in a lot of effort. Otherwise, how could the lecherous Second Uncle have married her?

As she was enjoying the lake view, a servant girl suddenly came over and said with a grin, “Miss Wen, our Miss Yuanyuan requests your presence.”

“Oh? Where is Yuanyuan?”

“Please follow me, Miss Wen! Miss said she has something to tell you in private, and asked you to come alone!”

“Haha, this little Yuanyuan! Zhu Zhu, you go back first!”

Following the servant girl, Wen Yu returned to the street and went straight into a teahouse.

She couldn’t help but wonder, Yuanyuan would wait for her here?

As she went upstairs, although hesitant, she didn’t think there would be any danger.

The servant girl knocked lightly on a door.

Someone opened the door from inside, and Wen Yu saw Qi Wu…

“Come in,” Qi Wu said.

Wen Yu obediently entered the room.

“Sit.” At this moment, Qi Wu’s expression was somewhat serious, rather than his usual scowl.

Wen Yu sat down, feeling a little nervous. Was the marriage proposal rejected?

Qi Wu said calmly, “Just now, my mother mentioned our marriage to your grandmother. Your grandmother refused, saying that she had already made arrangements with another family.”

Wen Yu’s heart sank.

“Therefore, what I promised before, I’m afraid it won’t happen. I asked you to come here now to make it clear: the Qi family will be grateful for your kindness in saving Yuanyuan. You can make a request to the Qi family…no! To my mother or me. We will try our best to fulfill it.

As for the matter on the mountain…it was a misunderstanding! Moreover, it’s not known to others. Let’s just pretend it never happened. Miss Wen can also include this in your previous conditions and make a request together.”

“Young Master Qi Wu, is there no room for maneuver in this matter?”

“Miss Wen, you are a smart person. You should know what this means. I can only say that we are not fated. But in other aspects, my mother and I can offer some compensation.”

His businesslike, rational, and unquestionable manner made Wen Yu see him in a new light.

“Young Master Qi, what if I said that before this, my grandmother and father had not made any arrangements with another family? The reason she disagreed was simply because of my birth mother and she wanted to suppress my marriage prospects?”

“Miss Wen, although it’s a bit impolite to say this, every family has its own issues. It’s not something outsiders can interfere with. Your marriage ultimately needs to be decided by your elders. Since my mother has already spoken and been rejected, it’s impossible for her to bring it up again. Moreover, she won’t agree again. Do you understand?!”

Indeed, Madam Qi had warmly entertained her and personally proposed the marriage, but her grandmother actually rejected it! She was really something!

Wen Yu’s eyes welled up with tears.

The opportunity to climb up to the Qi family, a godsend, was about to be lost again?

Moreover, her grandmother’s attitude…she wouldn’t let her have a good life.

If she cared about face, she would find her a decent family.

If they fell out, it would be no different from Lan Fang’s eldest aunt.

Even taking her life was not impossible…

There were still many things she couldn’t control! Closing her eyes, tears streamed down her face like water.

“Don’t cry!” Qi Wu coaxed monotonously.

But how could Wen Yu hold back? Ever since he personally agreed, she had barely slept all night, just imagining what she would do next.

How to avenge her mother, how to punish those sinners.

And how to spend a beautiful life with the jade-like man in front of her.

To make her rebirth meaningful.

“It’s just not marrying me. You can seek help from my mother. You will also receive the support of the Cui family. Money, connections. Even, if you need it, we will strongly support your husband…” He finished speaking, feeling a bit awkward himself.

Wen Yu still wanted to try again: “Young Master Qi Wu, could you go and find my grandfather? He can also make the decision.”

Qi Wu didn’t speak, but shook his head slightly.

“Young Master Qi Wu, it’s not that I insist on marrying you. It’s just that I need to marry you.” Wen Yu took out a handkerchief to wipe her face, feeling embarrassed by her words…

“Miss Wen, I’m afraid that’s not possible. Moreover, even if your grandfather agreed, my mother wouldn’t nod again.”

That’s true. If she were Madam Qi, she would be just as annoyed.

Looking at Wen Yu’s bewildered expression, Qi Wu couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache… He picked up the teapot on the table, poured her a cup of water, and handed it to her.

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“There’s no need to be like this. You don’t have to make a request now. There’s plenty of time, think slowly. My mother likes you very much. If you can go to the capital, she will definitely introduce you to many connections…”

Wen Yu reached out to take the teacup absentmindedly. His hand holding the cup, like white jade, slender, with slightly pink nails, neatly trimmed, and distinct joints…

Suddenly, sparks and lightning flashed in her mind. “It’s you?!” The words blurted out.

Qi Wu saw Wen Yu staring at his hand and her surprised mouth.

“It’s you?!” He also blurted out.

It’s you!

The two looked at each other…

At first, Wen Yu thought: It’s over, I’m going to be silenced.

While Qi Wu thought, Great, it’s her! What did she see? What does she know?

Neither of them spoke, staring at each other for a long time, both calming down.

Wen Yu stopped crying.

Qi Wu stopped persuading her.

What was his background? Was he one of Prince Wu’s people? No way! He was wearing tight clothes and a mask, he must have been investigating Prince Wu.

Then the thing he wanted was right in her hands.

“Young Master Qi Wu,” Wen Yu’s attitude suddenly became rational, even with a hint of teasing, “Did I bite you?”

This time, it was Qi Wu’s turn to be surprised. This girl…how could she change her face so quickly?

“Hmph! Does Miss Wen belong to the dog family?!”

“Hmph!” Both of them snorted at the same time.

“Miss Wen, what did you learn at the scene?”

“Young Master Qi Wu, you are so interesting. Why should I tell you what I know?!”

“So you mean, you were holding the evidence…” Qi Wu was a bit anxious.

“Maybe, maybe not.”

“Miss Wen!” Qi Wu thought: You may be beautiful, but if you weren’t Yuanyuan’s savior, I could pry your mouth open in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!

But, she was…

Therefore, “Name your conditions!”

“My grandmother disagreed with our marriage because she didn’t want me to be detrimental to the Wen family after gaining power. My grandfather and grandmother have been living apart for many years, and they will fight for anything beneficial. As long as you convince my grandfather that our marriage will be beneficial to him, he will come forward and help me achieve this. As for Madam Qi, I respect her very much, I can go and plead with her. But it would be better if you go and talk to her yourself. She will agree.”

“My promise just now wasn’t false. Even without getting married, I can do many things!”

“I need to get away from the Wen family. Now that your mother has been rejected, my marriage is out of my control. Moreover, even if I marry someone else, the restrictions on me won’t be small. And you, Young Master, are the best choice.”

Qi Wu remained silent.

Wen Yu continued to persuade him: “If we are both willing, we can grow old together. If neither of us is willing, we can first establish a nominal marriage. After we both achieve our goals, whether it’s divorce or annulment, it’s up to you.”

“Wen Yu, marriage is not child’s play! Once we are married, we are married!” Qi Wu suddenly became angry.

This made Wen Yu, who was playing it cool, quite embarrassed.

“I was just afraid you wouldn’t be willing…Back to the point, I do have some things in my hands, given to me by the lady who died that day. What’s written on it…”

“You read it?!”

“It’s a list, I read it. Quite shocking. Help me secure the marriage, and I’ll give you this thing!”

Qi Wu looked at Wen Yu silently, sighing inwardly. How did he encounter such a woman?

Different from his mother, different from his cousin Lianyue. And different from…

Then he realized that apart from his mother and cousin, the person he was most familiar with was the little girl Yuanyuan.

He really didn’t have much experience.

“Okay! I promise you!”

Wen Yu gave him an address: “Go and invite my grandfather, he will definitely come forward. As for Madam Qi…” Wen Yu showed a trace of tenderness.

“I lost my mother when I was young, my father remarried and saw me as superfluous. My grandmother values my father and always puts his preferences first. I became an insignificant person. She might even worry that a good marriage for me would be detrimental to them. All of this is about interests. It hasn’t been easy for me to get to where I am today.

When I was with Madam Qi, I thought: How happy it would be to have a mother like Madam Qi? I feel really bad that Madam Qi was looked down upon because of me. Please tell Madam Qi: Wen Yu admires her and likes her. If I marry you, I will treat her as my own mother.”

Qi Wu blushed slightly and reverted to his old ways, only humming in agreement before falling silent.