Chapter 262 - 262 Choice

262 Choice

Madam Shu questioned, “How many years can there be in life? Your father and I are old. I originally wanted to wait for you to come back this time and let you get married. We thought you would give us a fat grandson so that your father and I can enjoy life with you in the future. But you actually want to marry into the Tang family. I really raised you for nothing!”

Lu Yao explained, “I’m not marrying into the family…”

Madam Shu interrupted him.

“Even if you don’t marry into the family, outsiders will think that you’re marrying into the family if you move into your wife’s house after marriage!”

Lu Yao said, “I don’t care what others think.”

Madam Shu: “But your father and I care! The entire Lu family cares! Lu Yunchong, don’t forget that you’re not just an island. You’re also the eldest son of the Lu family. You have to think about the future of the entire Lu family!”

Lu Yao was speechless.

That’s right. He was the eldest son of the Lu family. From the moment he was born, he was destined to inherit the family business.

His father’s hopes and his mother’s efforts were all heavy burdens on his shoulders. No matter how much he liked Tang Guixi, it was impossible for him to give up the entire Lu family for her.

Madam Shu softened her tone. “I’ve tried it before and know how difficult it is to let go, but life forces us to give certain things up sometimes. Pain is only temporary. You’ll meet better people in the future.”

Lu Yao remained silent.

No matter how good a person was, she was not Tang Guixi.

When the mother and son spoke, they deliberately lowered their voices.

However, the reception hall was only so big. As long as one listened, they could still hear what they were saying.

Yu Niaoniao knew that Tang Guixi and Lu Yao’s marriage was completely ruined.

Although she felt sorry, she could understand. Love was between two people, but marriage was indeed between two families.

Madam Shu did not like Tang Guixi very much. Tang Guixi did not have her family’s support. In the future, when Tang Guixi married into the Lu family, she would definitely be bullied.

Instead of living on thin ice in the Lu family for the rest of her life, she might as well annul such a marriage and focus on doing what she liked.

Xiao Juan was not surprised by this outcome. He knew very well how strict the aristocratic families were with women. With Tang Guixi’s personality, it was impossible for her to stay with the Lu family for a long time.

Prince Min was still discussing with Shen Xu how to rope Tang Guixi in.

Prince Min said, “Son, if Tang Guixi really breaks off the engagement with Lu Yao, you have to marry her. Coincidentally, you’re not young anymore and need a wife.”

When Shen Xu thought of Tang Guixi throwing a spear through the stone pillar, he was so frightened that his scalp went numb. His life was in danger!

“No, no, no. I’m not suitable for her.”

Prince Min glared. “How are you not suitable? Only a powerful wife like Tang Guixi can suppress a frisky monkey like you.”

At this moment, Tang Guixi walked in.

Prince Min immediately stood up. “Guixi, you came at the right time. I have something to tell you.”

Shen Xu was afraid that he would propose to her now and hurriedly pulled her back.

“Father, don’t do anything rash! They might not even break off the engagement!”

Lu Yao also stood up.

He wanted to ask Tang Guixi what she and his father had said, but he did not dare to, afraid that the answer would make him feel uncomfortable.

In the end, Yu Niaoniao spoke first.

“Guixi, are you sure you want to annul the engagement?”

Tang Guixi nodded. “Yes, I’ve already discussed it with County Governor Lu. He agreed to the annulment and has already returned the proposal to me.”

Lu Yao’s face turned pale. He seemed to have suffered a huge blow and was in a daze.

Madam Shu could not bear to see her son in such a daze. She gave a look and asked the servant to help Lu Yao back to his room to rest.

As soon as they left, Madam Shu smiled.

“Miss Tang, you’re right. From now on, you’ll walk your own path. No matter if you live a good or bad life in the future, it has nothing to do with our Yunchong.”

Madam Shu couldn’t wait to annul the engagement. She had already felt that Tang Guixi was not worthy of her son. Now that Tang Pei was dead, the only backer Tang Guixi could rely on was gone. It would be a loss for the Lu family to have her marry into the family.

It was good that the engagement was broken off. Lu Yao could marry a better wife in the future.

The only thing that made her unhappy now was that the person who suggested breaking off the engagement was Tang Guixi.

If this matter spread out in the future, outsiders would think that there was something wrong with Lu Yao. Otherwise, why would the engagement be broken for no reason?

Thinking of this, Madam Shu couldn’t help but say a few more words.

“Since you’ve made your decision, you have to be prepared to bear the consequences. Even if you don’t lead a good life in the future, don’t even think about turning back.”

She deliberately said this partly to anger Tang Guixi and partly to cut off the last possibility of Tang Guixi and Lu Yao.

Tang Guixi said, “Don’t worry. In the future, be it marriage or death, Lu Yao and I will have nothing to do with each other.”

Madam Shu sneered. “I hope you mean what you say.”

She felt that Tang Guixi would definitely regret it in the future.

Now, Tang Guixi was no longer the high-spirited eldest daughter of the Tang family. She had no parents. She was just a lonely little girl. When she was bullied in the future, she would not even have anyone to stand up for her. Tang Guixi’s future would definitely be difficult.

Yu Niaoniao could not stand Madam Shu’s arrogant attitude and was about to retort when Prince Min beat her to it.

Prince Min clapped and laughed.

“It’s good to break off the engagement! Since Guixi has already broken off the engagement with Lu Yao, I can propose on behalf of Ah Xu.”

Shen Xu was frightened to death. He jumped up and shouted, “Father, don’t spout nonsense! I didn’t want to marry Tang Guixi. I’ve always treated her as my sister.”

At this point, he seemed to have unblocked his meridians and instantly came to a realization.

“That’s right! I can be siblings with Tang Guixi! Father, haven’t you always wanted a daughter? You can take her in as your adopted daughter. We will be family in the future and can support each other.”

As he spoke, he winked at his father.

Prince Min reacted quickly. When he received his son’s hint, he immediately changed his words.

“Yes, yes, yes! Guixi, you’re still mourning. It’s not appropriate to talk about marriage at this time. I happen to want a daughter and intend to take you in as my adopted daughter. I wonder if you’re willing?”

This change was so sudden that everyone present was stunned.

The most shocked person was Madam Shu. She originally thought that it would definitely be difficult for Tang Guixi, who had broken off the engagement, to get married again. She did not expect that there was already someone waiting to take over.

Moreover, he was from Prince Min’s Mansion!

Tang Guixi was stunned. “Prince Min, why did you suddenly think of taking me in as your adopted daughter?”

She remembered that she did not have much interaction with Prince Min and his son.

Prince Min smiled and said, “There are many reasons, but it’s mainly because I like you. I think you’re filial and responsible. You’re a good girl.”

Tang Guixi didn’t know what to do. She habitually looked at Yu Niaoniao.

“What do you think?”

Yu Niaoniao rolled her eyes. “I think it is a good idea. In fact, I want to become a sworn sister to you. In the future, not only will you be Prince Min’s adopted daughter, but you will also be the sister of the Princess Consort of Lang County. Let’s see who dares to look down on you in the future.”

After saying that, she even glanced at Madam Shu meaningfully.