I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 261 Jiang Muchuan

Jiang Muchuan nodded eagerly in agreement. This was something he had always dreamed of, and now that it had come true, why would he hesitate?

Mr. and Mrs. Sheng smiled at each other, both very happy.

"Mu Chuan, there's something else your uncle wants to tell you." Father Sheng was actually a little unsure how to begin.

"Uncle, please speak frankly." Jiang Muchuan suppressed his excitement and spoke gently.

"I hope you can get married as soon as possible. Your uncle will not hide it from you. The reason we are in such a hurry is because we received news today that the eldest prince has asked His Majesty for permission to marry Ya Shu. However, the eldest prince is not a good match for Ya Shu, so we cannot marry Ya Shu to him."

"We want to finish your marriage before His Majesty issues the decree, so as to avoid being caught off guard at the end."

Upon hearing Sheng Yashu's words, Jiang Muchuan's expression immediately turned cold. What was that prince thinking? Did he really think everyone was fooled by his mask? He even dared to use his despicable intentions on Yashu.

"Mu Chuan, your uncle knows this is unfair to you, but there's nothing your uncle can do. Time is too tight right now, and we dare not delay." Father Sheng really felt that he had indeed acted somewhat unfairly, as he was actually taking advantage of Jiang Mu Chuan. If Mu Chuan was unwilling, then so be it.

"Uncle, I know you thought of me first, and I'm already very grateful. I'm happy to do so." Jiang Muchuan immediately expressed his gratitude. He didn't blame the two of them. He had thought he had no chance and just wanted to stay by their side for the rest of his life. But unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better. Should he even thank that eldest prince?

He knew that Sheng Yashu was willing because she had no other choice, but he was already extremely lucky to be able to marry her. He would cherish Sheng Yashu and believed that one day he could warm her heart.

Thinking of this, Jiang Muchuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Mu Chuan, what's wrong with you?" Looking at Jiang Mu Chuan, who was smiling like a fool, Sheng's mother thought he was unwilling.

"Auntie, Mu Chuan is fine. He's just happy to be able to marry Ya Shu," Jiang Mu Chuan said gently, his smile fading.

So that's how it is. Mother Sheng was also very happy that her daughter was able to marry someone who truly loved her. She was happy for her daughter.

"Mu Chuan, there's one more thing your uncle wants to say."

"As you know, I only have one daughter, Ya Shu. After you get married, I hope your child will have the surname Sheng, so that the Sheng family line can continue."

Feeling somewhat guilty towards Jiang Muchuan, Sheng's father decided against having him marry into the family; he only wanted one child to inherit the Sheng family business.

Jiang Muchuan thought there had been some change of events, but it turned out to be this matter. He immediately said, "Uncle, there's no need. Muchuan can marry into the family, and all the children we have will have the surname Sheng."

“How can that be? We’ve already been very sorry. As long as one child takes our surname and carries on the family line, that’s enough.” Mr. Sheng didn’t expect Jiang Muchuan to say that.

“Uncle, I have no relatives left. Whether you take my surname or not is irrelevant. Besides, if it weren’t for you and Aunt saving me back then, I would probably be dead by now. I have no way to repay your great kindness.” Jiang Muchuan’s meaning was very clear: he had no way to repay Mr. and Mrs. Sheng. His life belonged to the Sheng family, let alone a surname.

"Mu Chuan, since you've said that, then your uncle won't say anything more. You and Ya Shu should just live a good life together from now on." Mr. Sheng stood up from his chair, walked over to Jiang Mu Chuan, and patted Jiang Mu Chuan on the shoulder.

Tears welled up in Sheng's mother's eyes. This child was so thoughtful and kind.

"Uncle, we will. I will treat Ya Shu well and protect her forever, so that Ya Shu will never encounter any danger." Jiang Muchuan promised Sheng's father, secretly vowing in his heart that even if it cost him his own life, he would protect Sheng Ya Shu and ensure that she would be carefree and happy forever.

"Uncle believes in you." Sheng Yashu nodded. He had raised her since she was a child, and he knew her temperament all too well.

"Mu Chuan, you go ahead and get busy. Your aunt and I will look at some auspicious dates."

"Alright, Uncle, Uncle, Mu Chuan will be going now." After leaving, Jiang Mu Chuan couldn't contain his excitement and went to Sheng Ya Shu's courtyard, but he didn't go in. Instead, he stood outside for a while before leaving.

After Jiang Muchuan left, Sheng's father looked at Sheng's mother and said, "Muchuan is definitely a good match. I feel very reassured entrusting my daughter to him."

"What you say is true, but does Master intend to find a son-in-law or..." Madam Sheng hesitated. Actually, thinking about it, even if she married her daughter off, it wouldn't matter. It would be best if she stayed at home.

"Let's find a son-in-law. Since Mu Chuan has already said so, we should treat Mu Chuan and Ya Shu equally from now on. One of their children can take Mu Chuan's surname so that their family line doesn't end."

"Alright, let's do as Master An says." Madam Sheng no longer hesitated.

"I've prepared my daughter's dowry over the years, and the betrothal gifts from Mu Chuan are also ready. All we need to do is find a matchmaker, set the date, and there are a few other things, but not many. We can get everything ready soon," said Mother Sheng after thinking for a moment.

"Alright, I'll find a matchmaker right away. The sooner the better." No one was sure when Emperor Zhou would issue an imperial decree, so it was better to get the marriage done as soon as possible to put their minds at ease.

"Oh, then I'll go and talk to Ya Shu. She doesn't know who we've found for her husband yet," said Mother Sheng.

"It is something we should talk about, so I'll trouble you, Madam." Mr. Sheng also remembered.

"Ya Shu," Sheng's mother said as she entered Sheng Ya Shu's room and saw her daughter sitting in a chair, chin in hand, deep in thought.

"Mother, you've arrived." Sheng Yashu stood up and helped her mother sit down.

"Ya Shu, your father and I have already arranged your marriage. You don't need to worry about that eldest prince anymore. Let's get married as soon as possible and make his plans fall through." Madam Sheng patted Sheng Ya Shu's back and comforted her.

"Mother, I'm sorry to have troubled you with your daughter," Sheng Yashu said with some guilt.

As for who she marries, that's no longer the most important thing. As long as it's not the eldest prince, that's fine. Besides, she trusts her parents and they will find her a suitable person.

But a pang of sadness still lingered in my heart, leaving me feeling somewhat empty.

“Daughter, you are the only daughter of your father and me. We both hope that you will be happy in the future. Even if it costs us our lives, we will not let you marry that hypocritical villain, the First Prince.”

"Thank you, Mother." Sheng Yashu said, moved, as she took her mother's arm, rested her head on her mother's shoulder, and wept softly.

"Don't cry, Ya Shu. You're the best girl." Mother Sheng patted Sheng Ya Shu's back, gently comforting her as she had when she was a child.

Sheng Yashu cried for a long time, letting out all the fear, grievances, and worries she had felt that day, and her mood improved somewhat.