Shui Qing nodded very seriously: "I'm sure. Ling Ran explained it very clearly, and I heard it very clearly too. But don't worry, Mother didn't agree to anything. It's up to you to decide."

Ling Ran is waiting for your reply. Think about it and tell me your opinion, then I'll go tell him.

After her initial surprise, Yan Qiu quickly calmed down. She looked up at her mother and asked softly, "Mother, what's your opinion?"

She is the eldest sister in the family, not the youngest. Her marriage concerns all her younger brothers and sisters. If she doesn't get married, it will affect all of them.

Besides, she knows herself well; she likes children and is not opposed to marriage.

When Shui Qing heard that her opinion was being asked, she thought for a while and then told her eldest daughter what she had said to Ling Ran last night, and also repeated what Ling Ran had said to her. She concluded, "The Ling family's background is an advantage, but the disadvantages are also obvious, especially Ling Ran's stepmother. The Ling family is a large family. If there is any disrespect, the uncles and elders who are related to her by blood will criticize her and make her feel very uncomfortable."

There is no real evidence to support the claim that Sang Rou harmed Ling Ran. Without solid evidence, mentioning it would be considered slander, and slandering one's elders is a very serious crime in this era.

"However, what Ling Ran meant was that with the help of his maternal grandfather, they could live in different places in the future and have less contact. But the future is uncertain, and it is unknown whether it can be done. Besides, even if there is less contact, it would be a troublesome thing if he tripped you up when you met."

Her mother-in-law was trying to trip her up and said hurtful things. She knew that as long as she didn't take it to heart, she wouldn't get angry or hurt her. But when she thought about her daughter's mother-in-law daring to trip her up and say hurtful things, she couldn't help but get angry!

She can argue and fight with her mother-in-law, but she hopes that all three of her daughters can have good husbands-in-law, live a peaceful and warm life without arguing or fighting.

Looking at the worry and anger unconsciously revealed in her mother's eyes, Yan Qiu's mind became strangely clear. "Mother, I think it's okay."

She doesn't require her future husband to be deeply in love; she just wants someone who treats her with respect.

My mother once said that love and affection are too ephemeral, while respect and responsibility are more enduring.

Ling Ran's father had no love, no respect, and no sense of responsibility towards his mother. The former would not have been a problem, but without the latter, the woman would have a very difficult time at home.

Ling Ran and his mother suffered greatly because of this. He understood more deeply than others that he would be a good husband and father, whether he married himself or another girl.

Shui Qing paused for a moment, then said, "Have you thought this through? You've met Ling Ran's stepmother and younger brother; you'll inevitably have to deal with them in the future."

Yan Qiu looked at her mother and analyzed thoroughly: "Yes, Mother, I've thought about it. In other families, even poor families, there will be wicked mothers-in-law who torment their daughters-in-law. A vicious stepmother is not terrible; what is most terrible is a vicious husband's own mother!"

There were more wicked old women in the village than just her grandmother, but how many of them were her fathers?

Most sons are completely obedient to their mothers, even if they know their mothers are wrong. But out of filial piety or selfishness, they still side with their mothers and force their wives to admit their mistakes.

It's okay if the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is bad, but if the husband sides with his mother while the relationship is bad, then the family is nothing short of hell.

Looking at her eldest daughter, Shuiqing finally felt a genuine sense of pride in her daughter growing up.

It's not just about growing taller and developing a more attractive appearance, but also about maturing in thought and gaining a deeper understanding!

This is more important than anything else.

"But Mother, please don't agree yet. Do Brother Ling and his maternal grandfather really agree to him marrying a girl from a remote village?"