Why Should He Marry a Common Girl

"What do you mean?"

"His words aren't truly from the heart. He's just trying to discourage you on purpose, so you'll give up!" Of course, Grace was just guessing.

Honestly, even she wasn't sure what Jason Zhuo was really thinking anymore.

She planned to ask him about it later.

"Really?" Olivia Gu lifted her tearful eyes.

"Really," Grace said.

"But what does he really feel, then?"

Grace thought for a moment, then said, "How about this: Why don't you go home for now, and I'll go talk to him?"

Olivia Gu nodded.

...

After Olivia Gu left, Grace really did go to find Jason Zhuo and asked him what he was truly thinking.

"...I can tell that Princess Olivia really loves you," Grace said. "The way you spoke to her today really hurt her."

Jason Zhuo was silent for a moment, then said, "She was bound to get hurt eventually. Better sooner than later."

"Why do you say she was bound to get hurt? If you wanted, you could marry her. It's not impossible."

"Grace, there's no need to say more. There's absolutely no possibility between me and her," Jason Zhuo said firmly. "Please talk to her and help her understand."

"Sigh! She's fallen so deeply for you, I doubt any amount of advice will help..." Grace sighed.

"I'll make sure she gives up on me!" Jason Zhuo said coolly.

...

Grace hadn't expected Jason Zhuo's way of making Olivia Gu give up would be even more ruthless than she'd imagined.

He was supposed to leave for the army the next day, but still went to greet Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu.

Then, he actually asked Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu to arrange a marriage for him.

Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu asked in surprise, "Why do you suddenly want to get married?"

"My younger brother is about to get married, and I'm the eldest son in the family. It doesn't make sense for me to keep delaying," Jason Zhuo said.

"Even if you want to get married, there's no rush! You just lost your official position out of nowhere, and you're still involved in a case. How could you possibly marry a good girl right now?" Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu frowned.

"Grandmother, please help me find someone now! I don't care about family background or status, as long as she's virtuous and filial."

Just as Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu was about to speak, Annie Leng suddenly chimed in, "Mom! Boys grow up, you know! It's only natural for them to want to start a family. Actually, I have someone suitable in mind!"

"Really? Who?" Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu asked.

"My sister-in-law's niece, her name is Annie Leng. She's sixteen this year," Annie Leng said.

"Your sister-in-law's family?" Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu asked, not quite understanding. "What's their situation?"

"Annie's older brother also serves in the army," Annie Leng replied.

"What about her parents?"

"They're both in business. The family is pretty wealthy," Annie Leng added. "Plus, Annie is smart, virtuous, and filial—and she's a second-rank Spirit Master."

Dowager Lady Evelyn Zhu frowned. "So, they're just an ordinary civilian family?"

Annie Leng glanced at Jason Zhuo and said, "Given Jason's current situation... he's basically got a permanent stain on his record. What noble family would be willing to marry their daughter to him now?"

As she spoke, Annie Leng gave Jason Zhuo an apologetic look. "Jason, I hope you don't find my words harsh. Honestly, I'm just stating facts, not targeting you personally. I believe in you—you're a good kid, and I know you wouldn't do anything like that."

To Jason Zhuo himself, it really didn't matter which family's daughter he married.

As an orphan with no parents, he'd already received far more kindness from the Prime Minister than he ever deserved.

As long as Olivia Gu could give up, that was enough!