"So that's how it is."
Yun Lang nodded. "Then who does Madam Zhao wish for the Emperor to bestow marriage upon?"
Zhao Wenjie hesitated for a moment. "It's Murong Haoyue."
"Oh?"
Yun Lang smiled. "Since that is the case, Madam Zhao can rest assured. Tomorrow, I will send someone to invite Young Master Murong over. You two can then meet and discuss. If Young Master Murong agrees, then we shall have the Emperor bestow marriage. If he does not agree, then I will not interfere further."
"This... this..."
Zhao Wenjun was somewhat hesitant.
"Madam Zhao, I think this matter should be settled like this. Rest assured, Young Master Murong is definitely not an irresponsible man. As long as he is willing to take Miss Su Er as his wife, then I guarantee he will be loyal to Mo'er for life."
"Then... thank you, Young Master Huangfu."
Zhao Wenjun forced a smile.
In her heart, she wondered if Yun Lang had truly fallen for Mo'er.
"Alright, since this matter is settled, then Madam Zhao, you should quickly return home and prepare."
As Zhao Wenjun and Zhao Wenjie were about to take their leave, Yun Lang called out to them.
"Then we shall trouble Young Master Huangfu."
"Madam Zhao, you are too polite. I shall have someone escort you out now."
Zhao Wenjun nodded and, with Zhao Wenjie, hurried away.
"Master, do you really intend to help Zhao Wenjun facilitate this marriage alliance?" Bai Ze asked with some concern.
"Whether I help Zhao Wenjie arrange this marriage has nothing to do with me," Su Qianmo said with a cold laugh.
"Master, Zhao Wenjie is the legitimate daughter of the Zhao family and the apple of their eye. If she can marry a talented young man like Murong Haoyue, the Zhao family's influence in court will surely increase, which will be more beneficial to you."
"Is that so?"
Su Qianmo smiled. "Bai Ze, do you truly believe Zhao Wenjun will be sincere towards Murong Haoyue? I, on the other hand, feel that Zhao Wenjun might be using Murong Haoyue!"
"Master means that Zhao Wenjun is using Murong Haoyue's feelings for Su Qianmo?" Bai Ze was somewhat surprised.
He had not noticed such intentions in Zhao Wenjun before.
Su Qianmo said indifferently, "Murong Haoyue likes Su Qianmo, I can see that. And Zhao Wenjun also knows this."
"Then, it is not impossible that she is using Murong Haoyue's affection to find a way to marry him."
"Master means..."
Bai Ze's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Murong Haoyue and Su Qianmo have an ambiguous relationship, and Su Qianmo and Zhao Wenjun have enmity. Furthermore, Murong Haoyue has affection and loyalty towards Su Qianmo. If they were to get married, Su Qianmo would surely be abandoned by Murong Haoyue. At that time, it would be Zhao Wenjun's turn to reap the benefits."
"Exactly. However, Master means that if we break this engagement, and Zhao Wenjun loses this pawn, can we extinguish Zhao Wenjun's thoughts?"
"Clever!"
Su Qianmo praised, stroking Bai Ze's head.
"Master, please don't worry. I have already leaked this news to Murong Haoyue."
"En!"
The next day.
Yun Lang led his men to the Zhao residence.
"Madam Zhao."
"Young Master Murong."
Zhao Wenjun quickly stood up.
Yun Lang observed Zhao Wenjun. "I didn't expect Miss Su Er to be so favored by Young Master Murong!"
"Not at all, Young Master Murong jokes."
"Heh heh. Madam Zhao, I have come today to propose marriage on behalf of Mo'er. I wonder what your thoughts are?" Yun Lang said with a smile.
"This..."
"Madam Zhao, you need not be shy. I know Miss Su Er and you have had some past issues, but after all, she is Mo'er's sister. As an elder sister, you should be understanding towards your younger sister, right?"
"This... Young Master Huangfu, what you say is very true."
Zhao Wenjun hesitated for a moment. "However, my husband and Young Master Murong are old acquaintances. If Young Master Murong refuses my husband's request, and my husband becomes angry, he might not let this matter rest."
"That is natural. I will personally persuade Young Master Murong to agree."
"Then I shall trouble Young Master Huangfu to make the effort."
Zhao Wenjun smiled.
"No trouble, no trouble. Madam Zhao, please rest assured."
Yun Lang waved his hand and then left the Zhao residence with his guards.
Upon returning to his manor, he immediately sent word to Murong Haoyue.
Soon after, Murong Haoyue hurried to the manor.
"Young Master Murong, you are finally here."
"May I ask why Young Master Huangfu seeks my presence?" Murong Haoyue asked with a frown.
He already knew that his marriage to Mo'er was settled. He was actually quite happy about it, but outwardly, he still pretended to know nothing.
Yun Lang did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"Young Master Murong, last night Madam Zhao of the Zhao family came and proposed marriage to me. I found the matter absurd and refused. I wonder if you think this matter is appropriate?"
"This..."
Murong Haoyue paused. "You are aware of the relationship between Patriarch Zhao and my father. Zhao Wenjun suddenly proposed marriage to my father, which puts me in a difficult position."
"Then, does this mean that Young Master Murong does not wish to marry my Mo'er?"
"This..."
Murong Haoyue gritted his teeth in distress. "There is indeed nothing improper between Mo'er and me. We have not done anything that would tarnish our reputation. Therefore, I hope Young Master Huangfu will not misunderstand."
"Since that is the case, then it is for the best," Yun Lang said indifferently.
"Then, does Madam Zhao mean she is willing to fulfill the marriage between myself and Mo'er?" Murong Haoyue was relieved.
"Of course."
Yun Lang smiled. "I know that Young Master Murong still has feelings for Miss Su Er. However, Miss Su Er is already Young Master Murong's fiancée. If you continue to entangle yourself, it will only bring you unnecessary trouble. Therefore, I suggest that you cut off your relationship with Miss Su Er as soon as possible. What do you think?"
"I..."
Murong Haoyue's face turned somewhat pale.
He had not expected Yun Lang's intention to be this. He had thought that his matter with Zhao Wenjun would be affected by Zhao Wenjun.
"However, Young Master Murong, please rest assured that I will not make things difficult for Madam Zhao," Yun Lang added with a smile.
"That would be for the best. However, Young Master Murong, I hope you will keep your word."
"This, naturally."
"Then, Young Master Murong, let us go see His Lordship first!" Madam Zhao said promptly.
Although she disliked Su Qianmo, she had never thought of breaking up Murong Haoyue and Zhao Wenjun. As long as the Zhao family and the Murong family formed a marital alliance, her daughter would be able to marry into the Grand Commandant's manor.
"Good!"
Yun Lang and Madam Zhao went to the Murong manor together and met Patriarch Zhao in Murong老爷's courtyard.
Zhao Wenjun followed behind.
"My Lord!"
Zhao Wenjun bowed respectfully.
"Hmm."
Zhao Wenjun's father nodded faintly.
"Zhao Wenjun, why have you come?"
"Father, your child heard that Young Master Murong has agreed to marry me." Zhao Wenjun said quickly.
"Murong Haoyue has agreed to marry you?" Zhao Wenjun's father was slightly taken aback.
"Yes!" Zhao Wenjun nodded.