Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 281 - Two Hundred Twelve: Engagement

Chapter 281: Chapter Two Hundred Twelve: Engagement

This was the first time Xu Yuan had ever laid eyes on this sharp-browed woman.

Neither in his past life nor in this one.

Because of the Emperor’s odd attitude, Xu Yuan had a guess that the other party involved in this arranged marriage was someone he should know.

And with high probability, she was a Commandery Princess or a Princess.

It turned out he did know her, but it was a one-sided acquaintance, one recognized from the bulletins about the Northern Frontier.

Wu Yuan,

Li Qingyan.

Now, Xu Yuan understood why that old man, the Emperor, had previously worn such a peculiar expression.

In memory, Mu Zhiyun was the epitome of a docile girl, the kind that would jump if you poked her from behind.

And Wu Yuan?

Ha, even the psychopath Yuan Hao, up to this point, might only have a fraction of the kills under her belt.

Who in their right mind would dare marry this kind of woman?

Xu Yuan took a deep breath and asked:

"I remember, weren’t you fighting a war at the Northern Frontier?"

Wu Yuan’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her voice soothing even with a hint of raspiness:

"The situation at the Northern Frontier is not favorable, due to the weather the deadlock has temporarily settled in."

"The weather?" Xu Yuan asked deliberately.

Wu Yuan, unsuspecting, explained in detail:

"A blizzard has descended, a once in a century blizzard, freezing thousands of miles. Scouts and Demonic Beasts cannot see through the air, and soldiers simply cannot leave the barracks, so we’ve temporarily shrunk back to hold our position."

Though he had already understood a bit beforehand, Xu Yuan still nodded as if catching on for the first time, then asked:

"So, the conflict at the Northern Frontier is still critical. Why have you returned to the Imperial Capital at such a crucial time?"

"This Princess has naturally returned to the Imperial Capital for important matters."

"Important matters? What matters? For this engagement?"

"It’s none of your business."

"Tsk..."

Xu Yuan smacked his lips, looking at that strikingly beautiful face, and laughed:

"Although we aren’t that familiar with each other, this marriage is highly unlikely to be called off. In other words, this young master is, after all, your husband-to-be. Shouldn’t I know about it?"

Wu Yuan turned around, her red lips luminous, and with a deliberate pause between words, she smiled and said:

"Fine, once we’re engaged, I’ll immediately tell you why I returned to the Imperial Capital."

"......"

Xu Yuan fell silent, then suddenly asked:

"Regarding this marriage, don’t you have any objections?"

"Why should this Princess have any objections?"

Wu Yuan’s gaze on Xu Yuan was somewhat odd: "After all, this Princess must seek a Prince Consort, and since you appear pleasing to the eye, it’s enough that this Princess does not detest you."

"....."

Another woman lusting after his body.

Xu Yuan smiled and shook his head, suddenly realizing that the striking woman in front of him was quite tall.

At least about one seventy-five, with a pair of slender long legs that, when paired with high heels, could probably allow her to look him in the eye.

Meeting eyes for a moment, Xu Yuan didn’t shift his gaze, but asked with interest:

"What I mean is, don’t you mind my reputation? Or my personality?"

Wu Yuan stared at Xu Yuan for two seconds:

"Why should this Princess care for such worthless trivialities? As for your personality... it doesn’t bother this Princess."

"......" Xu Yuan.

Wu Yuan pursed her lips in a smile towards him:

"Enough with the idle chatter, Xu Changtian, why don’t you share your opinion of this Princess instead? This marriage is unlikely to be called off."

"....."

Xu Yuan’s eyes flickered twice: "May I ask what kind of opinion the Princess refers to?"

Li Qingyan motioned towards the pathway along the lakeshore, suggesting they talk while walking:

"Anything, your thoughts on disposition, looks, figure—any dissatisfaction, speak frankly; I’ll consider whether I can make changes."

"......"

Such a statement threw Xu Yuan once again into disarray.

In his past life, under the old man’s arrangement, he had formally met with a few matches in a half-hearted way.

Marriage, a business deal.

Speaking frankly was beneficial for both parties.

Xu Yuan had not expected that Princess Li Qingyan would be so astutely aware.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan slowly began:

"Firstly, I believe marriage requires a bit of privacy."

"Be more specific." Li Qingyan.

Xu Yuan was serious:

"I have many friends and sometimes I may have social engagements and not return home in the evening."

"......"

Li Qingyan’s phoenix eyes narrowed bit by bit, her voice remained calm: "Uh-huh, what else?"

Xu Yuan chose his words carefully: "I’m naturally indolent and occasionally need to head out to relax."

Li Qingyan, her eyes sparkling with mirth:

"Keep going."

"Secondly, I feel that......"

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"Yin He, do you think our daughter and your boy can make it work?"

Standing by the window, the Emperor in his imperial robes gazed indifferently at the distant lake.

A breeze swept through the loft, the utensils that once occupied the table inside had been cleared away by Eunuch Nie, replaced with a tea tray.

Xu Yinhè sat on a cushion with easy grace, pouring and sipping tea at his leisure:

"Changtian should be willing, as for Wu Yuan... I don’t know much about her."

Li Yaoxuan glanced back at Xu Yinhè, speaking deliberately:

"Not much? Indeed... Wu Yuan, that girl’s temperament is something even I don’t fully grasp."

"You don’t understand her?" Xu Yinhè was noncommittal.

"She was raised by Mu Zhenbei, naturally I don’t understand her."

Li Yaoxuan’s voice carried an ambiguous smile: "But when I spoke to her about this matter before, she agreed to it outright."

Xu Yinhè set down his tea cup:

"So, this marriage is settled then?"

Li Yaoxuan’s eyes held a strange glint, he leaned against the window frame:

"Don’t play dumb with me, I’m talking about temperament.

"I may not know much about Wu Yuan’s character, but growing up in the military she likely won’t be particularly gentle. As for what your son has been up to in the Imperial Capital all these years, you must be well aware."