#100 - If one day he forgets you
“I’m here on behalf of someone to propose marriage to you.”
Nan Wenmo looked at the young girl in front of her with a smile.
In Nan Wenmo's eyes, there was a hint of playfulness, as if she was very eager to see how this girl would react upon hearing that she was proposing marriage to her.
Zhu Cici blinked her eyes lightly a few times, her smile gentle: “It’s really rare that Sister Nan would come to propose marriage to me on behalf of someone else.
I wonder who could possibly move Sister Nan to act as a matchmaker?”
Nan Wenmo's eyes curved, and she carried her hands behind her back: “Who else could it be? The Xu family of Minghai County in Qi Kingdom. Our family can't refuse the Xu family's request, and the Xu family wants me to be the matchmaker for their eldest son. You should have heard of their eldest son's name, it’s Xu Ban.”
Zhu Cici was taken aback: “I seem to have heard of him.”
“Of course you've heard of him.”
Nan Wenmo smiled.
“Xu Ban has a Heavenly Spirit Root and was chosen by the number one sect in our Qi Kingdom—the Mountain and Sea Sect—to become the chief disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect's master. He's one year older than you and is already a Sea Gazing Realm cultivator, ranked twelfth on the Azure Cloud榜.
In terms of talent, you have a Natural Literary Courage, and he has a Heavenly Spirit Root. Although a Natural Literary Courage is rarer than a Heavenly Spirit Root, the difference isn't too great.
In terms of family background, your uncle is the Cloud Robe Marquis of Wu Kingdom, and you are his only daughter. Xu Ban is from the number one family in Qi Kingdom, with three generations serving as prime ministers, and his ancestor was a sworn brother of the Qi Kingdom's founding emperor.
In terms of appearance, Cici, you've grown into a graceful and stunning beauty. Even I, your Sister Nan, am a little bit moved. That Xu Ban has a handsome appearance and is even known as the number one handsome man in Minghai County. I heard that the girls who want to marry him could circle the entire Minghai County.
He's a very well-matched partner for you.
How about it? Want to consider it?”
Zhu Cici shook her head, refusing: “Sister Nan, it looks like you'll have made this trip for nothing.”
Even when rejected, Nan Wenmo's expression remained smiling, not at all angry because the other party didn't give her face. In fact, the reaction of the girl in front of her seemed to be within her expectations: “Why refuse? Is it still because of that Xu Ming?”
Zhu Cici blushed slightly and nodded, her eyelashes lowered gently, carrying the unique purity and shyness of a girl her age.
Nan Wenmo shook her head and sighed: “You know, I'd rather you reject the Xu family on the grounds of 'focusing on scholarship' than because of that Xu Ming.”
Zhu Cici asked doubtfully: “Sister Nan doesn't have a good impression of Xu Ming?”
Nan Wenmo shook her head: “It's not that. I really like the poem and the Resignation Letter he wrote.”
“Xu Ming is indeed very talented and accomplished in both literary and martial arts. He's a good match for many women, but Cici, he's not suitable for you.”
Nan Wenmo reached out and gently stroked Zhu Cici's hair.
“Cici, if you were just an ordinary person, even if that Xu Ming was an ordinary person, you would still have a certain possibility.
But your identity is too important, and you also have a Natural Literary Courage.
Xu Ming is now deeply valued by the Martial Emperor. Whether civil or military officials, they all praise Xu Ming highly.
How could the Martial Emperor let go of such a person?
It's impossible for you to be together.”
Zhu Cici pouted her small mouth, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry: “Sister Nan, please don't talk about this anymore. Many people have already told me this… Besides, Sister Nan, when you were studying at the academy, didn't you also like that Xiao Mochi?”
“You little girl, you're hitting me where it hurts.”
Nan Wenmo reached out and poked Zhu Cici's forehead.
“That's why I regret it.
Men, ah, there really aren't many good ones, especially the men of Wu Kingdom. They're famous for being stubborn. They're like an ox, and you can't pull them back no matter what.
If I had another chance, I would definitely kick that Xiao into this Ink Pond!”
Zhu Cici's eyes curved: “But Sister Nan didn't do that. Moreover, a few years ago, someone wanted to propose marriage to Sister Nan, but Sister Nan refused. His Majesty bestowed a marriage, and your uncle even locked you up.
As a result, on the day of the wedding, you ran away.
Sister Nan, isn't it because of that Mr. Xiao?”
“I did it for him…” Nan Wenmo admitted generously, “I regret falling in love with that person. I can't turn back now. I know the bitterness, so I don't want you to be like me.”
“Cici…”
Nan Wenmo took Zhu Cici's small hand and looked earnestly into Zhu Cici's eyes.
“You haven't had much contact with that Xu Ming yet. Your current feelings for Xu Ming are nothing more than what you felt a few years ago.
I'm also a woman, so I naturally understand this feeling.
When a very talented young man walks into your world and sends you a world-renowned poem, it's indeed a very touching thing.
Over the years, that kind of innocent beauty from childhood will keep magnifying in your heart.
But Cici, much of this beauty is given to you after being blurred by the years.
And these years can also smooth out this beauty.
Especially since you're also a cultivator, walking the path of Confucianism to become a sage. You've already entered the Cave Mansion Realm, and your future lifespan is in the thousands, even tens of thousands of years.
Xu Ming can't cultivate and will only live for two hundred years at most. To you, he's just a wave in your life.”
Zhu Cici shook her head: “Sister Nan, you can't say that. What if Xu Ming only has a lifespan of two hundred years? Then I'll accompany him for those two hundred years.
When he reincarnates, I'll find him again and stay by his side in the same way.
The Dragon Queen of the Dragon Palace has been searching for her husband for nine lifetimes. Why can't I do it?”
“You little girl…” Nan Wenmo didn't know how to persuade her for a moment, “Why are you so stubborn?”
Zhu Cici smiled lightly, her almond-shaped eyes blinking, charming and moving: “Sister Nan is still talking about me. If we're talking about stubbornness, no one can compare to Sister Nan.”
“You little girl, your mouth is still so sharp.”
Nan Wenmo pinched the girl's small face.
“Forget it, forget it, if I can't persuade you, then I can't persuade you. Anyway, I've said what I needed to say. Helping my dad exchange for a favor as a matchmaker is enough.
But Cici, I still want to say one last thing to you.”
Zhu Cici nodded: “Sister Nan, just say it.”
Nan Wenmo looked earnestly at Zhu Cici: “You like him just because it's your wishful thinking. If one day you meet again and he's forgotten you, what will you do?”
Zhu Cici placed her hands in front of her, turned around, and looked at the calm Ink Pond: “No, he will definitely not forget me…”
Because.
We made a promise.
