Chapter 794: The Disabled Young Master 6

 After finishing the storybook, Chu Pan'er felt that the young lady in the book was practically a reflection of herself.

If that was the case, why couldn't she have her maid marry in her place as well?

That way, no one could separate her from Menglang.

Besides, He Jiantong had never seen what she looked like anyway, had he?

If so, then wouldn't it be the same no matter who married into the He family?

Thinking this, Chu Pan'er couldn't sit still any longer.

The next moment, she immediately put down the book in her hands and went to find Master Chu.

……

At this time, Master Chu was sighing repeatedly.

If He Jiantong's legs were fine, then there naturally wouldn't be much of a problem with marrying his daughter to him.

But the key point was that he was now a cripple. And who knew whether he could still perform as a man?

What if Pan'er married him only to end up a widow in all but name for the rest of her life?

They had only one daughter, after all!

Just then, a maid came in to inform Master Chu that Chu Pan'er had arrived.

Upon hearing this, Master Chu hurriedly looked toward the door.

He then saw Chu Pan'er walking in with a pale face.

……

"Father! Your daughter doesn't want to marry that cripple!" The moment Chu Pan'er entered, she began to complain through her tears.

Hearing this, Master Chu's face also filled with heartache. He gently patted her and said, "Father doesn't want to marry you off to him either. But the marriage agreement between our two families has already been settled, and He Jiantong's parents also met with trouble on their way here to arrange the marriage. If you refuse to marry into the He family, it really wouldn't be easy to explain."

Chu Pan'er immediately said, "Whatever happened to the He family was simply because they had bad luck. What does that have to do with our family?"

With that, she picked up a handkerchief and wiped away her tears. "I know what Father is worried about. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, either. But since the Young Master of the He family has already been crippled, Father can't just watch your daughter go there and suffer, can you?"

Master Chu sighed upon hearing this. "But this marriage was personally arranged by Father for you back then. If we break off the engagement now, what will outsiders think of our Chu family?"

"Your daughter understands your difficulties, Father. But He Jiantong doesn't even know what I look like, does he? And besides…" Only then did Chu Pan'er continue, "What if Father had more than just one daughter?"

As soon as she said this, Master Chu immediately looked at her. "What do you mean, Pan'er?"

"Since the He family wants a Chu Pan'er, then we can simply marry a Chu Pan'er into their family. My maid, Tang Wan, is also quite familiar with everything about me. Why doesn't Father take her as your goddaughter and have her marry into the He family in my place? That way, Father won't be breaking your promise to them, and I won't have to marry into the He family, either," Chu Pan'er said.

……

Hearing Chu Pan'er's words, Master Chu's heart stirred.

After a moment, he nodded firmly. "Good. We'll do exactly as you said!"

With that, he ordered someone to call Tang Wan over.

When Tang Wan heard that Master Chu wanted to see her, she knew that things had gone mostly according to plan.

So she immediately put on an uneasy expression and went to see Master Chu.

When Tang Wan arrived, Master Chu looked at her and nodded slightly. This girl was quite pretty. Having her marry into the He family in place of Chu Pan'er could be considered doing right by He Jiantong.

He then explained to Tang Wan why he had summoned her.

"Tang Wan, if you're willing to marry into the He family, I guarantee I'll give you a very generous dowry. And the He family is considered quite wealthy throughout the capital. Once you marry into their family, you'll become the legitimate mistress of the household and never have to worry about food or clothing again. As for your parents… I'll also make sure they're well taken care of. What do you think?"

Master Chu offered her both sweet promises and subtle pressure.