vrcanaries Chapter 250 Rejecting Liu Fuchen
Chapter 250 Rejecting Liu Fuchen
After a long while, Liu Fuchen slowly nodded, "Mo Yan, I have listened to everything you said today. You are right. If we can serve the court as soon as possible, even if we miss the imperial examination, as long as we are wholeheartedly for the country and the people, we cannot accuse them of buying official positions and abusing their power."
"Yes, yes, yes! That's the right way to think. Those who actually sell official positions do so for their own selfish desires. You are serving your country. His Majesty also likes to promote talented people without regard to formalities. Don't be too bound by formalities."
Xin Moyan clapped her hands excitedly and said, "Fuchen, it's settled then! I'll inform Lou Shenghan, and you can go to the Prime Minister's residence to see him in a couple of days. I hope that when we meet again, Fuchen will be in high rank and great power, bringing blessings to the region."
"Ah."
Seeing how quickly he agreed, a sense of accomplishment welled up within Xin Moyan, who grinned, her eyes and brows brimming with smiles.
Upon seeing this, Liu Fuchen was momentarily stunned.
“My brother said last night that he would invite you to his house for tea when he has time.”
"Okay! Mo Yan, there's one more thing I want to ask you."
"what is the matter?"
After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked, "These past two days, there have been rumors in the capital that the Emperor has decreed that Princess Danhua will be married to Prince Xuan. Is this true?"
His gaze was fixed intently on her smiling face, his lips curving slightly into a stiff smile. But how could an imperial edict be a rumor? He simply wanted to hear her admit it herself.
"Ah? This..." She nodded, looking a little embarrassed, "Fu Chen, His Majesty has indeed bestowed a marriage upon us. Tomorrow, he will come to the General's Mansion to present the betrothal gifts."
This "he" naturally refers to Xuan Yuan.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Liu Fuchen's eyes, and he hurriedly asked, "What does Mo Yan mean? The Xuan King has only been back in the capital for two or three months. How well do you know each other?"
His tone was somewhat hurried, and for a moment he forgot his usual refined manners.
"What I mean? I...I agree!"
Although this frank admission made her quite embarrassed, and although she felt it was a bit early to get married, if she didn't marry Xuan Yuan, she would have to become the empress...
It would be better to marry Xuan Yuan!
She likes Xuan Yuan, hehe~
"Do you agree to this marriage?"
His eyes were filled with disbelief. He had thought that Mo Yan's reaction to this sudden marriage would be somewhat forced and helpless, after all, he had heard that she had recently broken off her engagement with the Prince Lie, and now that she was marrying into the royal family again, she must have some feelings about it.
However, that's just how she is—a straightforward and genuine woman...
"Yes, Prince Xuan is very good to me."
"That……"
Liu Fuchen licked his dry lips. He hadn't expected the woman in front of him to say such a thing, or even to defend the Xuan King.
"Fu Chen, what's wrong? Are you upset that I didn't tell you about this and instead found out from someone else?"
He shook his head, pursed his lips, and his eyes grew increasingly intense.
"Mo Yan, I don't blame you, I just..."
"Just what?"
Xin Moyan couldn't help but feel strange; why did he look somewhat dejected?
Gathering his courage, Liu Fuchen stared at her earnestly and said, "Mo Yan, I... I have long admired you."
Seeing Xin Moyan's stunned expression, he quickly explained, "I didn't realize these strange feelings before, but seeing Moyan's lively and intelligent appearance, I also grew fond of her. I originally wanted to spend more time with you before expressing my feelings, but I never expected..."
He smiled bitterly, "I never expected to receive a decree of marriage from the Emperor, and Mo Yan didn't object at all."
Xin Moyan's mouth was slightly open, looking completely caught off guard.
"Fu... Fu Chen, I didn't expect you to mean that."
"Mo Yan, if His Majesty had not bestowed this marriage upon you, would you still have married Prince Xuan? Do you still have feelings for Prince Xuan? Will what I have said today stir even a ripple in Mo Yan's heart?"
Liu Fuchen, always tactful and measured, asked several questions in succession, his eyelashes trembling slightly, his warm eyes revealing undisguised tenderness.
Xin Moyan subconsciously avoided that burning gaze, lowered her eyes and thought for a long time before looking up at him seriously and saying, "Fu Chen, thank you for your feelings for me, but I also want to apologize to you. I truly love Prince Xuan. Even if His Majesty had not granted us marriage, I would still have chosen him. As for Fu Chen, I have always considered you a good friend, and you deserve a better woman."
No! There is no better woman in this world than you.
In a moment of panic, he grabbed Xin Moyan's wrist, startling her.
"Fu Chen, let go."
Liu Fuchen looked flustered and quickly let go of her hand. "Mo Yan, I'm sorry, I was rude, I just..."
He stopped halfway through his sentence, gazing at the woman before him, lost in thought.
"Fu Chen, I'm sorry!"
Xin Moyan sincerely apologized again. To her, Fu Chen was a very considerate and patient friend, but he was just a friend. She had to make it clear to him, even though she really didn't want to hurt Fu Chen.
"Mo Yan, please don't say that, I..."
Liu Fuchen hesitated for a moment, then asked again, unwilling to give up, "If I were to confess my feelings to you before the marriage is arranged, or before you and the Prince of Xuan meet, would I... have a chance?"
She paused, then thought about it carefully. It seemed that the first person she met after coming into this world was her brother. Later, when she and her brother went to the palace to break off their engagement, the second person she met was... Xuan Yuan!
Then, Young Master Xuanyuan appeared before her time and time again.
original……
She realized something belatedly.
“Fu Chen, I knew the Xuan King long before I met you, and I have liked him for a long time. No matter if His Majesty grants us a marriage, no matter who opposes or obstructs us, no matter what difficulties we may encounter, I only like him, and he is the only one in my heart.”
Her eyes and her tone were so firm that if Liu Fuchen hadn't long admired her, he would probably have admired the woman's courage upon seeing such a passionate vow.
After a long pause, he gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Mo Yan, since you've said that, what else can I do?"
"Fu Chen, yes..."
"Don't say sorry again."
He forced himself to be cheerful and smiled gently at Xin Moyan. "Moyan, before today, I was prepared to be rejected by you. I just didn't expect your feelings for the Xuan King to be so sincere. I am not one to force people to do things. I also trust your judgment. I hope the Xuan King is a worthy person to entrust my life to. That way, I can rest assured."
“Fu Chen…” Xin Moyan felt a sudden pang of sadness when she saw his forced smile.
"Alright! Mo Yan, even if you get married in the future, we'll still be friends, right?"
"Of course! I still want to learn painting from you!"
"Hehe~ Then it's settled. If Mo Yan encounters any problems in the future, she can always find me if she needs me."
"it is good!"
Leaving the Spring Breeze Pavilion, the two walked along the road. Xin Moyan still felt an indescribable sense of guilt towards him, and hoped that Fuchen could find happiness soon...