Chapter 150: If It Cannot Be Changed, It Must Be Flawless

The front hall was deathly silent.

What Sun Mang said was exactly what everyone was thinking.

Any girl who married Yuan Jing would run into trouble. If it were a real marriage, there might be people willing to take the risk because of Yuan Jing's status, but as for a fake marriage, only a fool would agree to it.

Even Yuan Jing couldn't help but shake his head, believing this method was unfeasible.

Su Yan remained unperturbed. "Ordinary girls naturally wouldn't agree, so right now, the choice can only be made between Miss Ma and myself."

"Ah?!!"

Yuan Jing, Sun Mang, Ma Chulong, Ma Chulan, and Cao Meng all widened their eyes, their expressions almost identical.

"No!"

"No!"

Immediately, the voices of Sun Mang and Ma Chulong rang out simultaneously.

"Su Yan, this method isn't good. Marriage is no joke; even if it's just an act, it won't be good for your reputation." Ma Chulong's face was full of resistance.

"Yeah, Su Yan, you're someone who already has a fiancé! What would happen if Senior Gu found out!" Sun Mang was even more boisterous. In short, whoever wanted to do it could do it, but Su Yan absolutely could not.

Ma Chulong froze slightly upon hearing this, then looked at Ma Chulan and shook his head in refusal.

His younger sister was still young; he wouldn't agree to this either.

Seeing the intense reaction from the two, Yuan Jing's expression became slightly awkward.

"Miss Su, is there any other way besides this? Or perhaps I could find a servant from my household to pretend to marry me?"

"There is. We wait, just like before. It might be a week, it might be a month, or it might be a year. Ordinary girls certainly couldn't do this, because on the night of the wedding, that *thing* could emerge at any moment. One slight mistake and you lose your life." After Su Yan finished speaking, she looked directly toward the Ma siblings.

"If Miss Ma truly minds, then I will do it."

She made her decision decisively without any hesitation, forming a sharp contrast with the Ma siblings.

The siblings looked at each other, unable to hide their expressions of guilt.

Their father had said more than once that their mission was to take it upon themselves to protect the people's safety from being disturbed by evil spirits, even if it meant sacrificing their lives. Yet now, even such a small sacrifice made them hesitate and reluctant.

Looking at Su Yan, who clearly already had a fiancé but was still moving forward without looking back—how could they not feel ashamed?

Just as Yuan Jing was about to thank Su Yan, her murmur rang out once more.

"However, my eyes are somewhat inconvenient; they leave too much of an impression on people. Although the marriage is fake, we must first deceive those on the outside so that the *thing* believes it to be real. I hope this plan doesn't fail simply because of my appearance."

Ma Chulan's eyes flickered incessantly, her hands tightly twisted together. After a few seconds, as if having made up her mind, she took a step forward.

"I am willing. I am willing to pretend to be Mr. Yuan's wife."

"Little sister..."

"Brother, I know what you're worried about, but Miss Su has already said that this plan must succeed and cannot fail. Besides, if Miss Su can do it, why can't I? Moreover, it's only a fake marriage to begin with. Once we leave here, no one will know it was me."

Ma Chulan's voice was incredibly decisive; her mind was made up.

Ma Chulong could only let out a heavy sigh. Though he was unwilling, he knew the greater good took precedence.

Sun Mang felt a sense of relief; he also felt that Ma Chulan was the most suitable candidate.

"Good, then it's settled. Next, I will discuss the wedding details with Mr. Yuan. Miss Ma, please prepare as well." Su Yan's words were final.

Watching this scene, Yuan Jing's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

After thanking the Ma siblings, he sent them back to rest first.

Finally, only he and Su Yan remained in the front hall.

"Mr. Yuan, although the marriage is fake, we must make that *thing* believe it implicitly. Therefore, your manor must be prepared with great fanfare. As for guests, there don't need to be many; just find some friends Mr. Yuan trusts to come over."

"The wedding details must follow a normal wedding; nothing can be missing. And most importantly, Mr. Yuan must believe in it with all his heart, as if this truly is your wedding."

Yuan Jing could understand what Su Yan had said previously, but the last point struck him as strange.

Since it was a fake marriage, why did he need to believe it implicitly?

"I know what Mr. Yuan is thinking, but you only need to do as I say."

Su Yan did not intend to explain much further; her strong attitude left no room for argument.

Yuan Jing raised an eyebrow, but after a moment, he nodded in agreement. "I will do my best. However, if that *thing* truly comes out, does Miss Su really have the confidence to eliminate it?"

The corner of Su Yan's mouth curled up slightly. "I do."

Those two simple words were brimming with momentum.

Yuan Jing suddenly understood a little why Wang Wenming had so strongly recommended this girl; perhaps he had truly misjudged her at first.

"Very well, then I shall leave it in Miss Su's hands."

"There is no need for politeness, Mr. Yuan. I am merely performing the duties for which I am being paid." To Su Yan, this was merely a business transaction.

Yuan Jing finally couldn't help but laugh. After laughing, he realized that his depressed mood seemed to have eased significantly.

"Rest assured, Miss Su. If you can truly solve my problem, I will pay any amount of gold, no matter how much."

Su Yan gave no particular response and prepared to take her leave.

She had quite a lot to do next.

"Miss Su, I have one more question." Yuan Jing's gaze followed her departing figure, unable to resist asking.

Su Yan paused her footsteps.

"Miss Su, you intended for Miss Ma to pretend to be my bride from the very beginning, didn't you?" Although Yuan Jing could not see Su Yan's expression at that moment, his tone was certain.

One second.

Two seconds.

Su Yan still gave no answer. She resumed her stride and walked away.

Yuan Jing finally withdrew his gaze, murmuring in a voice only he could hear, "Young people these days are truly interesting. Su Yan."

***

"Little sister, have you really thought this through? Or brother can take your place!"

Back in their room, Ma Chulong was even more anxious.

He only had this one younger sister.

Ma Chulan, on the contrary, let out a snort of laughter. "Brother, you are a man."

"It's all fake anyway, so what if I pretend to be a woman?" Ma Chulong put on a tragic expression as if he were willing to sacrifice everything for her.

Having laughed enough, Ma Chulan's expression turned serious. "Brother, I am truly willing. And besides, you and Miss Su will be there; you won't let anything happen to me, right? If we back down this time, are we even worthy of being members of the Ma family?"

"You're right." Ma Chulong raised his voice, feeling that his sister had truly grown up. "I'm going to find Su Yan right now to get her plan cleared up."

Since it could not be changed, they had to ensure it was foolproof!

(End of Chapter)