Chapter 2088: If It Doesn't Work, Let's Get Married Next Year

Chapter 2088: If It Doesn't Work, Let's Get Married Next Year

Otherwise, according to the tradition, Meng Yunzheng would have to select three dates and then let the Lu family decide on one. After that, they would reply to him.

To be honest, Meng Yunzheng was getting a little impatient; he wanted to know the wedding date as soon as possible, and the sooner, the better.

Now that the poetry gathering was over, his lifelong affair was the top priority.

Therefore, the next day, Meng Yunzheng took Shu Yu and went directly to the matchmaking lady from before, along with Grandma Lu and Meng Pei, to visit the fortune teller and determine the wedding date.

The old fortune teller calculated quite slowly, and at one point, Shu Yu even suspected she was feigning depth.

However, Grandma Lu and the others held their breath and waited. After a long while, the old fortune teller raised her head and said, "If the two of you want to get married next year, the most suitable date for you both would be May 26th next year."

Shu Yu furrowed her brows, "May 26th? Is there a slightly later date?"

You see, the next year's palace examination was scheduled for mid-March. After the exams, there was still the need for grading, and then the candidates would participate in various festivities and events, attend banquets, visit scholars, and so on. Delays of at least a month or more were normal.

Especially with Meng Yunzheng's talent and his connections in the capital, including his relationship with the Emperor, he might not be able to extricate himself for two months.

Afterward, he still had to return home, so how could they possibly get married on May 26th?

Who knew the old fortune teller lifted her head, looked at her, then glanced at Meng Yunzheng before shaking her head and saying, "If that date doesn't work, both of you will be entangled in trivial matters in the latter half of next year, and you can only wait until the latter half of the year after next."

Shu Yu was surprised and was about to say something when Meng Yunzheng firmly held her hand, tightening his grip gradually, and said to the old fortune teller, "It will be May 26th, that's the day, no changes!"

Shu Yu looked at him in astonishment, "Ah Yun, the time is too rushed, you..."

"Nothing is more important than us getting married. I'll make sure to return in time."

"You..." Grandma Lu and Meng Pei exchanged glances, both nodded, and then let the old fortune teller write down the date on red paper. "Master, we'll choose that date, please check if there are any other things we should be mindful of. What's the auspicious time, and what should we avoid? Are there any conflicting elements we need to avoid?"

The group enthusiastically began asking questions, pushing Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng out of the room.

Seeing their expressions, Shu Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"What if we wait until the year after next?" she suggested.

"I can't!" Meng Yunzheng replied firmly.

"Huh?"

"I've already waited for several years. If I don't get married soon, I'm afraid I'll do something terrible."

"Something... terrible?" Shu Yu swallowed hard. "What do you mean?"

Their hands were still clasped together; his hand was dry, while Shu Yu found herself sweating a little, especially when she tried to pull her hand back but couldn't.

She finally realized one thing: Meng Yunzheng's courage seemed to be growing.

Initially, he only held her hand when no one was around.

Then, he did it in front of Ying Xi and later in front of Shu Rui and the others.

Now, he was even doing it right in front of her grandmother?

Seeing her reaction, Meng Yunzheng couldn't hide his expression any longer. "Well, for example, I'm thinking of directly taking the initiative to propose."

Shu Yu finally couldn't help but roll her eyes.