"Indeed, it was a fraudulent marriage!" Yuwen Ming said harshly.
If it weren’t for this rush, perhaps Ma Wendan and his cousin might have had a chance to get together.
Or maybe, they had already been involved in an illicit relationship.
"Commandery Princess..." Ma Wenbin murmured softly.
"Second Young Master, do you have someone you fancy?" Yuwen Ming boldly asked.
Ma Wenbin looked at Yuwen Ming, stunned, shocked, and in disbelief.
Why was she talking about him?
"Do you or do you not?" Yuwen Ming pressed on.
She didn’t want to unintentionally break up another couple.
Ma Wenbin wanted to say yes, that the person was her, but he didn’t dare, he couldn’t.
He slightly shook his head, "No!"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Ming sighed in relief and tentatively asked, "If... if I were to let you tomorrow..."
Ma Wenbin looked seriously at Yuwen Ming.
Yuwen Ming was very nervous, her palms were sweaty.
Even though it was a bit cool in February, Yuwen Ming felt hot.
"If I..." Yuwen Ming took a deep breath, "If I help your elder brother and Miss Chen to be together, would you be willing to marry me?"
When Yuwen Ming finished speaking, she was extremely nervous.
Her heart was pounding wildly.
"What did you say?" Ma Wenbin exclaimed.
After the shock and astonishment passed, understanding Yuwen Ming’s meaning, he was overjoyed.
If it was a dream, he wished never to wake up, preferring to stay in this dream forever.
"I said, I said..." Yuwen Ming was still a young girl, well-educated and disciplined.
She had learned and memorized countless principles of female virtue and cautions.
Her face flushed, she couldn’t repeat it again.
"I am willing, I am willing!" Ma Wenbin quickly responded.
He was afraid Yuwen Ming would regret it.
Although it seemed like taking advantage of the situation, he really had no other way.
This was the only opportunity.
His elder brother didn’t like Yuwen Ming, his elder brother liked the Chen Family cousin.
Ma Wenbin thought of this but didn’t feel guilty.
"Are you sure?" Yuwen Ming asked.
Not for glory or wealth, but simply because of that day, that first meeting, her shallow smile, and her entire grace, had already captivated him.
"In books, there is a house of gold; in books, there is a face like jade," but none of that could compare to her by even a fraction.
Or perhaps, she was the Ya Ruyu he had always longed for.
"I know, this might seem unfair to you, but I promise you that in the future, I will work hard to support you in achieving what you want. If you meet a woman you like, as long as it’s not the position of the main wife, everything else can be discussed!" Yuwen Ming said calmly.
After Ma Wenbin agreed, she calmed down.
Her reason and intellect returned, and what she wanted to say came out smoothly.
Ma Wenbin wanted to say that he wasn’t seeking fame or benefits.
But at this moment, even if he said it, Yuwen Ming wouldn’t believe him, right?
Who would believe he fell in love with her at first sight? And grew more infatuated with each subsequent meeting!
"Alright, alright, then how should I cooperate with you?" Ma Wenbin asked.
"Don’t worry, I have my ways. After you return, get some rest early. However, to avoid suspicion, try to stay in crowded places, but make sure to stay calm, understand?"
Listening to Yuwen Ming’s instructions.
Ma Wenbin nodded, "I understand!"
"If so, you should go back now!"
"Okay!" Ma Wenbin responded and walked out. After a few steps, he looked back at Yuwen Ming and asked, "Commandery Princess?"
"If one day in the future, would you... would you..."