The Banner of Desire - Chapter 12, Where Love Leads

Upon returning to Lieyun Ranch, Yue Zhongzheng and Sima Wanqing were immediately taken for treatment and rest.
Sima Lie immediately summoned Pei Mubai to the third study to speak, but then instructed Duan Yuhan to stay outside. Duan Yuhan was somewhat puzzled. Could it be that Pei Mubai was finally going to admit that the child was his, and that the Pei family of Jiangnan and the Sima family outside the pass were really going to form a marriage alliance?
Inside the study, Sima Lie scrutinized Pei Mubai again before finally speaking, "You know about Qing'er's matter?" He asked vaguely.
Pei Mubai's answer was also vague: "I roughly know."
"As a father, I still need to ask clearly," Sima Lie solemnly stated his meaning.
"I understand your feelings, Uncle. Please feel free to ask me anything."
"Is that child related to you?" Sima Lie asked with difficulty. He desperately hoped the answer was "yes," but he knew it was unlikely.
Pei Mubai answered simply, "No."
"Has Qing'er mentioned anything to you?" Seeing his daughter's trust and protection of Pei Mubai, they must have a close relationship, hence Sima Lie's question.
"No." Pei Mubai wouldn't speak without Sima Wanqing's permission.
"Do you like Qing'er?" Sima Lie finally asked the most important question. He secretly hoped that Pei Mubai would love her, love her enough to disregard the child. After all, Pei Mubai, with his family background and good looks, was a son-in-law that was hard to find even with a lantern.
Pei Mubai said sincerely, "I understand what you mean, Uncle, but I cannot deceive myself. I will never marry a woman who does not love me." He paused, then added, "I like Xiao Qing, and I consider her a good friend."
Sima Lie sighed, "This child used to be very well-behaved, but now she's so stubborn and won't listen to anything I say. Please help me persuade her."
"Actually, Uncle, there's no need to worry too much. Xiao Qing isn't unreasonable." Pei Mubai could only comfort him in this way.
"In any case, I still want to thank you. Qing'er is too young, and I am always worried that she will not be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of inheriting the Sima family. I only hope that you will lend a helping hand when she is in danger in the future."
Pei Mubai smiled, "Of course." Even without Sima Lie saying it, based on his initial admiration for Sima Wanqing, he wouldn't stand idly by if she were in trouble.
The two exchanged a few more words before Pei Mubai came out, and Sima Lie then called Duan Yuhan in.
Sima Lie went straight to the point, asking, "Do you like Qing'er?"
Duan Yuhan couldn't figure out his intentions for a moment, but answering "I like him" at this time would not only be the truth, but would also gain Sima Lie's further trust, so he admitted "I like him" with embarrassment.
"How much do you like him?" Sima Lie's eyes were piercing, as if he wanted to see through his heart.
Duan Yuhan replied respectfully, "As long as she is happy, I will do anything to help her achieve it, even if it means going through fire and water."
Sima Lie frowned slightly. Hearing this, it seemed that Duan Yuhan was too indulgent and obedient to Sima Wanqing. As a husband, he seemed too weak. How could he restrain her willfulness and change her wrong ideas in the future? But then he thought that his daughter was the future owner of Lieyun Ranch. After all, her husband was marrying into the Sima family. It would be more appropriate for him to be obedient.
Sima Lie paused for a moment, then finally said, "Qing'er is pregnant. If you are willing to marry her, I will give her to you in marriage."
Duan Yuhan was surprised by Sima Lie's words and immediately asked, "But I wonder who Miss's beloved is? Would Miss be willing?" He really wanted to know from Sima Lie who the father of the child was.
"You don't need to worry. Who the child's father is isn't important. What's important is whether you're willing to marry her and love and care for her for the rest of your life." Sima Lie only wanted to know if he was willing. After all, it's no small matter to give a man an extra cuckold's horns.
Duan Yuhan solemnly promised, "I am willing. I swear that for the rest of my life, Duan Yuhan will only love Sima Wanqing. Under any circumstances, I will do my utmost to love and protect her, and I will never betray her or leave her. If I break this vow, may heaven and earth not forgive me." He was not lying to Sima Lie, because these were his true feelings.
Sima Lie was very satisfied with his answer and patted him on the shoulder in approval. "Good, but there's one more thing I must say. If you marry Qing'er, you'll be marrying into the Sima family, and your first son will have to bear the Sima surname. Do you have any objections to that?"
"Your subordinate understands and has no objection."
"Also, that child, although he is not your biological child, is still Qing'er's child, my grandson. You must treat him as your own. Can you do that?"
"I will naturally extend my love to the child and will never mistreat him."
"Good, that's great. Tell Qing'er tomorrow that we can start preparing for the wedding." Sima Lie finally breathed a sigh of relief; this arrangement was the best solution. Seeing Duan Yuhan's loyal and joyful expression, Sima Lie was very satisfied with his choice.
The next morning, as soon as Sima Wanqing woke up, Sima Lie sent someone to deliver a piece of paper to her. The paper contained only one sentence: "If you want to keep the child, you must marry Duan Yuhan. This is your father's final concession."
Knowing her personality, once she's made up her mind, she won't easily change it. But her father's insistence is unwavering; this is his last and only concession. Does she have no choice but to comply?
"Miss, Steward Yue has come to see you," Xiaoyu reported as she entered.
Despite his injuries, Yue Zhongzheng came to the rescue. Sima Wanqing hurriedly helped him to a recliner to rest. "Uncle Yue, you should rest and recover."
Yue Zhongzheng sighed, "Qing'er, have you seen the master's decision?"
Sima Wanqing looked dejected. Yue Zhongzheng continued, "Believe me, Uncle Yue, Han'er truly loves you and will never let you suffer any injustice."
She remained silent. Yue Zhongzheng paused for a moment, then decided to speak, "He also had his faults; he shouldn't have gone to a place like Mantianfang. But men who flirt outside don't take things seriously. Master was like that before, and he and Madam were still a loving couple."
How could Father have been unfaithful? Does Mother really not blame him? This was the first time Sima Wanqing had heard of such a thing, but Yue Zhongzheng would certainly not speak carelessly. Her face paled. Didn't men's love have the concept of "fidelity"?
"If you agree to marry Han'er, Uncle Yue promises he will never go to such shady places again," Yue Zhongzheng urged. He truly hoped his two most beloved children could get married.
"But..." She hesitated. Would Duan Yuhan really be devoted to her after marriage and never touch another woman? Because she loved him, she was especially angry about his infidelity, and because she loved him, she always hoped that he would change his ways.
Sima Lie entered unnoticed. "What do you mean, 'but'? You must understand that as the heir of the Sima family, your personal preferences are not the most important thing. The most important thing is the reputation, honor, development, and growth of the Sima family. You insist on having a child, and your father has already agreed. Do you want this child to be ridiculed for not having a father after birth? Do you want the Sima family to be disgraced because of this child?"
She had long understood that the Sima family's reputation and interests far outweighed her own preferences and needs. But why was she still so willful and selfish today? And what about the child? Giving him a father, even if that father wasn't the best, was better than nothing.
Sima Wanqing lowered her head, pondered for a long time, and finally nodded, "Okay, I'll marry him." For the sake of the Sima family and her child, she could marry Duan Yuhan, but she would never forgive his infidelity. Sharing a man with someone else was not her style. But since she loved him, loved him to the point of no return, and had no choice but to marry him, all she could do was change his bad habits.
Despite Sima Wanqing's best efforts, she could not escape the arrangements of fate. She and he were destined to be entangled for life.
Sima Xu's funeral ended quickly, and the next thing to do at Lieyun Ranch was to prepare for Sima Wanqing's wedding.
Countless rumors circulated among the people. Rumors said that Miss Sima and Young Master Pei had eloped, only to be caught and brought back. Rumors said the wedding was held so hastily because Miss Sima was pregnant. Rumors said Young Master Pei was likely the father of the child. Rumors said Duan Yuhan was forced to marry Miss Sima. Rumors said Miss Sima was pretentious and hypocritical, refusing to marry the young and promising Duan Yuhan.
This woman is unfaithful, pregnant out of wedlock, utterly shameless. Duan Yuhan, the ideal man so many girls dream of, has been taken by her, and she's still so unhappy about it—she deserves to die! If she weren't the owner of Lieyun Ranch and the young lady of the Sima family, she would probably be drowned in the spittle of the crowd by now.
As the wedding day drew closer, Duan Yuhan grew increasingly eager to see Wanqing in her wedding dress, to witness her breathtaking beauty. Perhaps, when he saw her again, he shouldn't let jealousy cloud his judgment. She had risked her life to protect her child; he could no longer prevent the child's birth. Since that was the case, perhaps if he treated her with tenderness, she would slowly reveal the child's father's identity.
Unexpectedly, a few days before the wedding, Shuling suddenly fell and lost her eight-month-old baby. This event cast a shadow over the recently joyous atmosphere of Lieyun Ranch.
The death of her child devastated Shuling. Sima Wanqing went to comfort her, but she refused to see her. Perhaps she didn't want to see another pregnant woman and be reminded of her own tragic experience.
Sima Wanqing, putting herself in her shoes, naturally understood her grief over losing her child and didn't blame her for being rude. If she was still willing to stay at Lieyun Ranch, everyone would treat her well, just like her second brother's widow.
Sima Hui ultimately left no descendants; this is a fact no one can change. The only remaining descendant of the Sima family is Sima Wanqing. Perhaps soon there will be another, and her child will also bear the Sima surname.

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