To Shangguan Li's surprise, his elder brother went to the study to see his father.
"The first thing you said to me when you came back was this?" Shangguan Hong was a little puzzled.
The child had grown up, so he really didn't understand what was going on in his heart.
"I hope father will agree to it." Shangguan Shu kowtowed again.
"Give me a reason." Shangguan Hong's words indicated that there was still room for discussion.
Shangguan Shu raised his eyes and said, "Father, Old Third doesn't like the sound of flowers, so even if the two of them were to be united, he would definitely not be happy. In his heart, he would definitely resent you. "Love has its limits."
When he said the words "love has one bell", he felt bitter in his heart.
When Shangguan Hong heard this, he burst out laughing, "It's rare for you to consider my third brother like this. Very well, I'll agree to this matter."
If the Second Madam had come to ask for it, she might not have been able to achieve such an effect.
"Thank you, father." Shangguan Shu tried to squeeze out a smile, trying to make himself look happier.
After all, he would soon be able to marry the girl he loved, wouldn't he?
Second Madam came over and stopped him, realizing what had happened. "Old Master, I was just muddle-headed for a moment, please do not take it seriously."
Shangguan Hong looked displeased, "I don't blame you for controlling his future, but are you still delusional enough to want to control his marriage?"
"How can that be called manipulating? I'm his mother, and I'm concerned about my son's marriage. Is that wrong? " Second Madam thinks that her words make a lot of sense.
However, Shangguan Hong did not buy it. "Since Shu'er's marriage is decided, I'll go to the Li family to sign my betrothal gift."
Then, he very impolitely ordered them to leave, "Go back, prepare for the wedding. Our Spirit Mountain has not been bustling for a long time."
The two of them left the study.
Second Madam was about to erupt like a volcano. "What the hell are you doing? That Li Yuyin should have been married by Third Bro. What are you doing coming here for the fun of it? Do you not find me annoying enough? "
Actually, it wasn't like she was bored for a day or two. In any case, she couldn't help but feel frustrated when she thought about how there was only that Zhilan in her master's heart.
Why? Even though they were both women, their fates were completely different. That woman was already dead, and yet she was still pestering the old master to not let go, causing the old master to be forever reminiscing about his past.
In addition, he had given birth to a son and a daughter for the old master, allowing his children to have their full support. This was a great contribution, yet the old master did not feel the slightest bit of gratitude towards him.
"Don't you want to get a grandson as soon as possible?" Shangguan Shu asked with a smile, looking like a heartless man.
He did not understand why her mother was so opposed to his marriage. Logically speaking, the Shangguan family and the Li family were old friends. Since they were well-matched, his mother had no reason to disagree.
Besides, did she not feel any sense of honor 'snatching' Old Third's woman?
However, the Second Madam had already been planning for his marriage.
"I want to! "But my daughter-in-law definitely cannot be her. Son, the woman you want to marry must be a phoenix in the sky!"
"What do you mean?" Shangguan Shu gaped in shock, a frown creasing his forehead.
"Son, mom begs you, just tell your father to break off this engagement, okay? Mother has already contacted the Prince's estate, and the Prince has said that he is willing to marry her precious daughter to you. When the time comes, you will be the horse of the Prince's estate, wouldn't that be great? "
Marrying a daughter of the King's Estate was still better than marrying a commoner. No matter how rich a commoner's family was, having a lower status meant that their status was lower. This couldn't be changed.
"So in my mother's heart, I'm just a tool to fill up your endless ambitions?"
"No, that's not it. Mother did it for you!"
He felt pity for his parents. Why couldn't he understand why in this world, there were parents that didn't love their children? Was it wrong to let him live a life of luxury and wealth? To live high above others, such an extraordinary life, wasn't it a form of perfection?
Shangguan Shu roared harshly, "Enough! Can I believe you? "When you were young, you said that your third brother was sick, and I believed you. I've never interacted with you before. You lied to me for so many years, could it be that you're doing this for my own good?"
The Second Madam did not say anything as she felt that she was in the wrong. After all, her words were tantamount to a curse. If the Old Master knew about this, the consequences would be unthinkable.
"You're always trying to find a dignified excuse to help your own selfish ends. You're only trying to help Old Third now because you hate Madam Zhilan. Don't tell me you're only willing to let it go because you've caused us to destroy each other?"
He had always been between Old Third and his mother, trying to curry favor. Now that he was tired, people who were disinterested would find it difficult to even speak.
"Son, I …"
"There's no need for you to say so much. The matter of the marriage is already certain. As for the Six An Mansion, I am unable to reach it."
If Old Third had been given the freedom, he would have married a woman he didn't like for a lifetime, even if it was a little cruel to the voice. However, if Hua Yin married Third Brother, it might be even more cruel.
In the evening, Shangguan Shu came to the 'secret base' alone, only to see his third brother already drinking in it. Beside him were a few big and small jars of wine, all slanted and decadent.
"Big brother, congratulations." Shangguan Li raised the jar of wine in his hands above his head, tears shining in his eyes.
Shangguan Shu sat down beside him, "Why are you drinking so much, doesn't your head hurt?" He ran a finger through the hair hanging in front of Ol 'Three's forehead.
This was the first time she saw him in such a depressed state. Her heart ached so much.
When he was eight years old, he had promised himself that he would care for him for the rest of his life.
"It hurts, it hurts. Why? Why are you doing this? Do you think I would be grateful for that? You're wrong! I hate you! I hate you for being so arrogant! "Hate you is only hurting me because you are too considerate of my feelings!" However, in just one day, Li Shuyin had become his future sister-in-law. This was simply laughable.
If Shangguan Shu didn't answer, then let him continue speaking. Perhaps if he could vent the resentment and resentment in his heart, then his heart would feel better.
"You have turned your brotherly feelings into my guilt towards you, Shangguan Shu. This is very good, I toast you!" Shangguan Li swallowed the entire jug of wine in one go.
He had grown up and knew which favors he should receive and which he should not.
He had carefully preserved every gift that his elder brother had given him, but now, this great gift had made him feel utterly humiliated and at a loss.
"Don't drink anymore, hurry up and go back to rest." Shangguan Shu tried to snatch the wine jar from his hands, but to no avail.
Although Shangguan Li was drunk, his body had an instinctive stubbornness.
"Rest? How could I sleep when my brother didn't even want to marry a woman for me? I am not a cruel and unscrupulous person! " Shangguan Li roared as he smashed all the wine jars beside him.
If he could do it all over again, he would rather not say a word, and just silently marry Lee back home.