The word "also" dispelled the last bit of hesitation in Gu Liyue's heart. She immediately said, "As for matchmaker-mediated marriages, it's naturally up to the parents to decide. Caiyin is the niece of the Second Aunt. The Second Aunt dotes on her and knows that she didn't really lose her innocence. So it's normal for her to want to marry Caiyin into the family to protect her. After all, Caiyin is familiar with the Gu Family. If she marries in, she won't suffer."
Hearing Gu Liyue say this, Qin Caiyin desperately tugged at her clothes under the table, blaming her for talking nonsense.
But Gu Liyue just smiled and didn't care about Qin Caiyin at all. She just continued, "Regarding feelings, don't most people get through it after a long time of getting along? In the end, the Jiang Family was just a few days late..."
Jiang Che shook his head repeatedly. "No, Liyue doesn't know. I was in a coma for those few days. As soon as I woke up, I immediately asked my sister - in - law. Back and forth, time was delayed. I... I was by no means intentional. I swore that day that I wouldn't let her be burdened by her reputation."
Gu Liyue asked, "So, do you want to marry her, or are you just pitying her like my elder brother?"
Jiang Che stared blankly at Gu Liyue and didn't say a word for a moment.
Qin Caiyin stood up and bowed. "Young Master Jiang, thank you for your kindness. But if it's just for the sake of reputation, there's no need. My matter has nothing to do with you. I'm extremely grateful that you saved me. In the future, I won't bother your life anymore."
Seeing that Jiang Che didn't say a word, she just thought that Jiang Che was in a difficult situation or that he simply couldn't say that he liked someone else in front of Gu Liyue.
Seeing Qin Caiyin turn around and about to leave, Jiang Che panicked. "Caiyin, if I only did it for the sake of reputation, why would I jump into the water to save you and carry you back regardless of everything..."
Qin Caiyin was stunned. Her face blushed deeply. She blamed him for being so straightforward in front of others and rushed to leave in a hurry.
Jiang Che quickened his steps to catch up with Qin Caiyin. But he was weak and in poor health. After all this commotion, he failed to catch up with Qin Caiyin. Instead, he tripped and fell to the ground. He gasped for a long time and couldn't get up.
Qin Caiyin wanted to help him but was too embarrassed. She just stood there nervously, looking at him.
Jiang Che didn't care about the pain on his body. He quickly said, "It's my fault. I should have told my elder brother and sister - in - law my feelings as soon as I got home. But I hesitated at that time and missed the opportunity. If you don't like me, it's okay. If you like your cousin, that's also fine. The Gu Family is a good family. But if you don't like it, I don't want you to marry into the Gu Family..."
Qin Caiyin stamped her foot. "My business doesn't need your interference."
Seeing the two of them like this, Gu Chengzhi tried to help Jiang Che up for a long time, but Jiang Che was so weak that he couldn't be lifted up. Gu Liyue rolled her eyes and exclaimed, "Oh, what's wrong with you? Are you in poor health? Jiang Che, let me tell you. Although you're Caiyin's savior, there's no reason for you to take advantage of your kindness. If you're not in good health, why do you want to drag Caiyin down with you?"
Jiang Che didn't react. "What? I didn't..."
Gu Liyue deliberately didn't let it go. "Caiyin is only sixteen or seventeen, in the prime of her youth. You're injured. Whether it's the Qin Family or the Gu Family, they'll treat you well, find the best doctors for you, and use the best medicinal materials. But it's impossible for Caiyin to marry a useless person. I'll never agree."
Qin Caiyin was both anxious and angry. She reached out to push Gu Liyue, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Liyue, are you crazy? He's already like this, and you still stimulate him. He got injured for me and became like this for me. It's only right for me to serve him for a lifetime..."
Gu Liyue secretly laughed in her heart but didn't show it on her face. She still pretended to be worried. "Caiyin, I'm doing this for your own good. Jiang Che... He wasn't in good health before. Now he may be doing it on purpose. Since he can't marry a girl, he's pestering you..."
Qin Caiyin was in a complete mess. If she had been a bit more sober - minded, she should have understood that if Jiang Che was really in poor health, how could he have come such a long way to the appointment? But his words made her feel both sweet and worried. Her mind was in a complete muddle. She immediately interrupted Gu Liyue. "No, don't talk nonsense. Young Master Jiang, since you've proposed marriage to my family, I'll agree. In the future... In the future, I'll be your wife. You don't have to listen to Liyue's nonsense. She doesn't know anything."
Jiang Che hadn't reacted yet. When he heard that Qin Caiyin had agreed, he wished he could jump three feet high. But his body was so weak that as soon as he moved, he leaned on Gu Chengzhi and gasped for breath.
"I'm fine, Caiyin. I'll definitely treat you well in the future, very well. In this lifetime, I won't want anyone else but you."
Gu Liyue couldn't stop snickering. Seeing that her goal had been achieved, she made an excuse that she had promised her grandmother to buy something and wanted to leave early. But when she turned around, she saw Gu Chengzhi frowning and staring at Jiang Che. He didn't seem to have any intention of following her.
She coughed heavily. "Fourth Brother, I'm going to buy something. Aren't you going with me?"
Only then did Gu Chengzhi react. After hesitating for a moment, he finally chose his sister between his sister and his cousin. Of course, with Jiang Che in this state, even if he wanted to bully his cousin, it was impossible.
Gu Liyue was very happy to help the lovers get together. She secretly said to Gu Chengzhi, "It turns out that helping lovers get together is such a happy thing."
Gu Chengzhi realized it later and said blankly, "Jiang Che is so weak. He won't really be useless, will he?"
Only then did Gu Liyue know what he was thinking. She said speechlessly, "If he were really useless, how could he have run all the way to the Fuguilou?"
Gu Chengzhi scratched his head. He thought it made sense, but then he thought it didn't. He pulled Gu Liyue and said, "But what if there's something else wrong with him?"
Gu Liyue asked, "What's wrong?"
Gu Chengzhi was stunned. He touched his nose and shook his head. "It's nothing, nothing."
Gu Liyue sneered. "What are you thinking about? Although I didn't like Jiang Che before, I'm willing to change my opinion of him because he risked his life to save Caiyin. The Duke of Jiang isn't a good person, but the Heir of the Jiang Family is quite good. It's also rare that the brothers of the Jiang Family are all upright."
She thought to herself that although the Jiang Family was in decline now, the Heir was quite capable. And Qin Caiyin was going to marry into the third branch. Her mother - in - law was no longer alive. Even if she were alive, Lady Jiang was kind - hearted. There wouldn't be so many troubles in the future, and Caiyin would indeed live a good life.
Gu Chengzhi followed Gu Liyue to the jewelry store. He was quite curious. Seeing Gu Liyue selecting among various jade pendants, he asked, "Why do you want to buy jade pendants all of a sudden?"
Gu Liyue ignored him and just asked the shopkeeper, "Has the new batch of goods I asked about last time arrived?"
The shopkeeper nodded and invited Gu Liyue to the inner room. He took out two boxes of jade pendants and said, "These are all new products from Persia. Look at the luster of this jade. It's extremely smooth and moist. And..."
Gu Liyue listened to him but didn't respond. After all, they were all good things. She couldn't tell the difference. She just looked at the styles. After she bought them, it would be best to make tassels for them and hang them on the skirt to weigh down the hem.