Chapter 1045 Sister-in-law

In Daqi, social status is still important, especially when you don't know someone well. Marrying someone of similar social standing is considered a good match.

Lin Yuesha lived in Chenjia Village for a period of time. It's not that the villagers were bad, but their circumstances determined their social class.

Her uncle's family is a case in point. Even after the Chen family received assistance and became wealthy, they still did not engage in extravagance and still had the habit of eating leftovers.

Zhang Qing'er was born into an official family and was pampered by her family. She had no worries about food or clothing and had no idea of ​​the panic felt by ordinary people when their rice jars were empty.

"Sister Yue Sha, my parents are urging me again."

Zhang Qing'er was very troubled. Ever since breaking off the engagement with the Lin family, she had been shrouded in an invisible sense of inferiority.

Although no one in Yingcheng knew about it, the feeling of being shorter than others was ever-present to her, and she was often troubled by it.

“Every time I attend a flower viewing party or poetry gathering, I feel like a cabbage, waiting for a pig to root it up.”

Zhang Qing'er put it bluntly: because the cabbage wasn't tender enough, the young master from the prestigious family looked down on her, which made her feel humiliated.

She had only been rejected by a potential suitor before. Why should these old-fashioned and frivolous young men be allowed to pick and choose? Why can't she make her own decisions and choose a marriage for herself?

Zhang Qing'er was furious and felt a surge of anger.

She didn't want to marry above her station; she just wanted to choose a man of good character and knowledge, whose family was harmonious and who wouldn't fawn over her or look down on her.

"Sister Qing'er, I understand what you're thinking."

After hearing this, Lin Yuesha lowered her head and pondered for a moment. She realized that she had overlooked Zhang Qing'er's feelings.

The annulment of Lin Qian and Zhang Qing'er's engagement was no big deal to Lin Yuesha. Even if she were the one facing the annulment, she would just laugh it off.

According to modern thinking, breaking up with a cheating boyfriend and cutting your losses is actually a good thing.

After all, it would be much more troublesome if something happened after marriage; at least you have a choice before marriage.

However, Lin Yuesha forgot that in Daqi, it was very difficult for women who were rejected by their fiancés to find a good marriage. Many of them were so disheartened that some remained unmarried for life, while others hanged themselves because they couldn't think straight.

The harm caused by Lin Qian's actions must be absorbed by Zhang Qing'er alone.

"Sister Qing'er, what kind of person do you want to marry?"

The Zhang family sent a letter, hoping that Zhang Qing'er would marry into a good family. As parents, they had no other requests, only wishing that their daughter would live a good, peaceful, and joyful life.

Lin Yuesha didn't know the scholar in the portrait, only that his surname was Hu and his given name was Mian, and that he had passed the imperial examination at the county level.

"An honest man."

Zhang Qing'er had made up her mind. She never planned to remarry in this life, but it wouldn't work with her parents. If she returned to the south in the future, she would still be arranged to marry someone of equal social standing.

Rather than being completely clueless, she might as well be bold and choose her own husband. If things don't go well in the future, she won't blame anyone but herself for being blind.

Hu Mian's eyes are pure, unlike those of a wicked person. Now that he is selling his calligraphy and paintings to save face for his family, he should not be a heartless person.

Therefore, Zhang Qing'er wanted to learn more about it.

"Sister Qing'er, if you want to find an honest man, you might as well be my sister-in-law instead of Hu Mian!"

Thinking of her stepbrother, Lin Yuesha became even more enthusiastic and said, "You know my family situation. My mother is gentle and definitely not the kind of wicked mother-in-law. My father is reasonable, and my eldest brother is the honest man you mentioned. He couldn't be more easygoing. You definitely can't be mistreated after you marry into our family!"

"Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders," Lin Yuesha decided to do her best for her elder brother.

Rather than choosing Hu Mian, whose background is unknown, it's better to marry into our own family.

Qi Heng stood at the door, speechless upon hearing Lin Yuesha's words.

He thought that once he returned to Beijing and revealed his identity, the matter would be resolved, but now it seems that things are getting more complicated.

Where can Qi Heng find such an honest and kind stepbrother as Lin Yuesha?

“Sister Yue Sha, your elder brother’s character is certainly acceptable.”

Zhang Qing'er doesn't consider Xiao Qi; if they have a conflict, it will affect her relationship with Lin Yuesha in the future.

If Lin Yuesha gets involved, she'll end up pleasing neither side.

"No, my family favors girls over boys, and my parents and I will stand by your side."

Lin Yuesha wanted to list her stepson's good points, but Qi Heng interrupted her.

"Young General Qi."

Zhang Qing'er had mixed feelings about Qi Heng; how could such a person have managed to deceive Lin Yuesha?

By the time she arrived, the two had already gotten married.

The couple felt like they were newlyweds after a short separation. Zhang Qing'er, being perceptive, made an excuse to go to the market.

Only the young couple remained in the room, and Lin Yuesha was still lost in her daydream.

"Husband, what do you think of Sister Qing'er as my sister-in-law?"

Recently, her parents have been deliberately avoiding the topic of her stepbrother in their letters. Lin Yuesha guesses that it's probably because her stepbrother refuses to get married, which has angered her parents.

If a marriage can be arranged, it would be a joyous occasion for one's family.

As for Zhang Qing'er's past experience of being rejected by her fiancé, her parents are very open-minded and don't care.

Qi Heng's eyelids twitched, and after a moment's consideration, he said, "It's not appropriate."

"Why isn't it suitable? I think it's perfect!"

Qi Heng contradicted her, Lin Yuesha pouted and said unhappily.

It's not that it's inappropriate, but the key is that Qi Heng doesn't have the ability to conjure up another stepbrother.

It's not time to be honest yet. How do I win over my wife who's always so warm and loving?

After much thought, Qi Heng analyzed for Lin Yuesha: "Miss Zhang is the daughter of an official, and she is simple-minded. She should find a family with a simple population."

"Qi Heng, what do you mean?"

Lin Yuesha stood up abruptly, frowning, and said, "Are you looking down on my family?"

Zhang Qing'er wants to find a family with a simple population, so why is her own family unsuitable? Is it because her parents are a blended family, and Lin Yuesha has a stepbrother and a half-brother, making her family complicated?

Qi Heng hadn't expected that his words would ignite such a firecracker, and he quickly tried to make amends, saying, "My wife, you've misunderstood me."

Zhang Qing'er and Lin Yuesha were as close as sisters. If Zhang Qing'er married into the family and became the eldest sister-in-law, she would lose a sister.

Qi Heng explained to Lin Yuesha that since Zhang Qing'er had married into the family, she was too familiar with them and therefore couldn't act freely. She was afraid of causing conflict if she was wronged, so she was likely to choose to tolerate it after weighing the pros and cons.

"Furthermore, Brother Tingyun is too honest, and because of this, he is always surrounded by women..."

Qi Heng lowered his eyes and had no choice but to resort to the dark path.

Sometimes, when you want to strengthen your bond with your family, you find yourself hesitant and timid, and things don't turn out as close as they were before.

Lin Yuesha thought it over carefully and concluded that Qi Heng had a long-term vision, and what he said was not without reason.

If her stepbrother did something to wrong Zhang Qing'er, Lin Yuesha would stand by Zhang Qing'er's side, but she wouldn't be able to harm someone close to her.

"Never mind, since Sister Qing'er doesn't have this idea, I'll give up."

Having been away from her family for almost a year, Lin Yuesha had only received a few letters from her stepbrother. If her stepbrother found a woman he liked, Lin Yuesha would end up playing matchmaker.