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Jiang Ning said softly, “But my health is not good. I may not be able to take care of you in the future.”

“No, I want to marry you so that I can take care of you.”

“I’ve been married before and had a child, which means I’m not pure. Won’t that bother you?”

“Because it’s you, it doesn’t matter. I love you and accept you completely.” Wenren Zong spoke gently. “I want to see you every day, see you when I wake up, and see you when I come home. I want you to be part of my life. I want to spend day and night with you.”

It would be a lie to say these words didn’t move her.

“I want you to be my wife.” Wenren Zong looked at her. “Will you agree?”

Jiang Ning: “I…I need to discuss it with my family first.”

“You didn’t refuse?” A light sparkled in the depths of Wenren Zong’s eyes. “Ningning, I am so happy!”

He reached out to embrace Jiang Ning, but quickly let go: “I’m sorry, I got a little carried away. I’m just so happy.”

Jiang Ning laughed, “This is not like the stern and serious Master Thirteen who can solve cases like a god.”

He was more like a young lad just setting out in the world.

Wenren Zong smiled awkwardly, “I’m experienced in solving cases, but taking a wife is a first in my life. Ningning, shall I escort you home?”

“You couldn’t bear to let me leave before, but now you’re eager to see me go.”

“It’s not that I want you to leave, but I want you to discuss it with the Prime Minister and the Madam.” Wenren Zong laughed, “I want to propose to you as soon as possible. When you go home, I will speak to my mother. She will be very happy.”

Jiang Ning thought to herself, no mother would genuinely want their son to marry a divorced woman with a child.

Even if they weren’t opposed to the idea, they wouldn’t be happy about it.

But in his excitement, seeing him so happy, Jiang Ning didn’t want to say anything discouraging either and let him escort her home.

When they returned home, she told Lin Zizi about the matter.

Lin Zizi said, “I can’t say for certain, but Thirteen’s mother is truly understanding and reasonable, and she won’t make things difficult for you. I can rest assured if you marry into the Wenren Family. However… the Prince of Yu will not let go so easily.”

As the Prince of Yu frequently visited their residence, everyone with eyes could see that he still had feelings for Jiang Ning.

The saying goes that you can’t catch a wolf if you’re unwilling to put your child at risk.

He would even entrust his two children to the Jiang Family, showing how determined he was to pursue Jiang Ning.

Now that she was going to marry Wenren Zong, would the Prince of Yu be willing to give up?

Lin Zizi thought it unlikely.

But the Jiang Family was no longer afraid of him, and in order to avoid further entanglement from the Prince of Yu, Lin Zizi agreed that Jiang Ning should marry Wenren Zong.

When Jiang Ruobai returned, Lin Zizi told him about the matter. Jiang Ruobai seemingly disapproved.

The current imperial court was simmering with intrigue regarding the appointment of a new Crown Prince.

The position of the Wenren Family was clearly at odds with that of the Prince of Yu.

The Wenren Family had always supported the King of Chen.

By marrying Jiang Ning to the Wenren Family, wouldn’t the Jiang Family be showing their stance and leaning towards the King of Chen?

The two old masters of the Jiang Family, one skilled in literature and the other martial arts, were a force to be reckoned with.

No matter which side they supported, it would be a great help.

Not to mention the issue of factions, Jiang Ruobai simply didn’t respect the King of Chen deep down and didn’t get along with him – how could he be willing to establish a connection between the Jiang Family and the King of Chen?

Lin Zizi criticized him for being too utilitarian, only considering political factors instead of their daughter’s happiness.

Jiang Ruobai asked, “What if Wenren Thirteen’s intentions towards our Seventh Sister are not pure? How can you guarantee that he’s marrying her because he truly loves her, rather than seeking to ally with the Jiang Family’s power?”

Lin Zizi frowned, “How could the sincerity of his feelings not be discerned by now?”

“Appearances can be deceiving, Madam.”

“According to you, should Ningning reject this marriage proposal?”