Qin Jin'an took the gifts and went out, then went home with Qin Shi.
Qin Shi held Qin Jin'an's hand, her eyes firm yet gentle.
"My sweet baby."
Qin reached out and ruffled Qin Jin'an's hair.
Qin Jin'an looked up and smiled: "Mother, I'm here."
"My sweet baby, you won't get married in the future. How about I find you the best man? He won't have to do anything, he'll just have to make my sweet baby happy every day."
Perhaps it was because she had seen Su Yu'e do something foolish that Qin felt a lot of emotions.
Su Yu'e did this simply because she felt uneasy and was afraid that the marriage with the Li family would not be able to take place as scheduled, so she devised this plan.
But she failed to achieve her goal, and instead, the Li family used the opportunity to annul the engagement.
Su Yu'e was hateful, but Qin felt sorry for her.
A woman's life is not easy; her entire life is tied to one man.
There are too many unstable factors like this.
Qin was worried about her precious child; she didn't want her darling to be sad and heartbroken over a man.
She will make a lot of money; her precious child doesn't need to get married.
Qin Jin'an blinked, then asked, "Am I like a man getting married? Am I bringing a husband home?"
Qin nodded.
She felt like she had gone mad, teaching her daughter such insane things.
Qin Jin'an was seriously considering: "Mom, I'm still young. I'll see when I grow up. I don't want to leave you. I want to be your good boy for life. So, is it okay if I don't get married?"
She didn't know if she would like someone in the future, but since that was the thought in her mind, she naturally asked the question.
"Sure, of course!"
Qin nodded without hesitation.
She didn't care whether she was crazy or not, she just kept teaching like that.
Her precious child lives a happy, healthy, and carefree life, doing whatever he wants, regardless of whether he gets married or not.
"Hehe, I'm so happy, I love Mom the most."
Qin Jin'an was very happy, and he was skipping and jumping as he walked.
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The Su residence.
Su Yu'e seemed completely lost the whole way.
She kept crying inside the carriage.
Qian Min didn't say anything either.
As she was about to get off the bus, Su Yu'e suddenly said to Qian Min angrily, "Why didn't you help me?"
Qian Min glanced back at her, feeling only irony: "If I don't help you, how can you go to the banquet?"
He failed himself and then blamed her.
Qian Min looked at Su Yu'e with a feeling of disgust. She found it hard to describe her feelings; how could a family be so similar?
They have the exact same character traits.
Qian Min didn't bother to say anything more to Su Yu'e and went straight into the mansion.
Su Yu'e burst into tears.
After the Li family delivered the letter of annulment, the whole family sat silently in the hall.
Old Madam Yang wept: "How could the Li family be like this? Chang'an, you must think of a way! Yu'e is your sister!"
Old Mrs. Yang only had this one daughter. Her daughter's marriage was ruined, and her reputation was also destroyed. She was heartbroken.
Su Chang'an frowned, looking at Su Yu'e with disgust: "Foolish thing, you insisted on doing something stupid, what's the use of crying now?"
"As long as I am still the Marquis of Anping, would the Li family dare not marry you?"
Su Chang'an was so angry he was helpless. Fools, they were all idiots.
Fortunately, he now has everything under control.
It doesn't matter if they're stupid, he'll make a comeback.
Even if he can't win battles, it doesn't matter if he only has the title of Marquis of Anping. As long as he lies low and bides his time, he will eventually rise to prominence.
"In my opinion, my younger sister's reputation is pretty much ruined. The Li family is no match for her. She should find an ordinary person to marry now, so that she won't be unable to get married when the rumors spread."
Su Changshui glanced at Su Yu'e and then revealed his idea.
"Scholars are hard to find, but they can be good at being a manager or something. Your third brother may not be the most eloquent, but his reasoning is sound."
Su Changsheng also offered his suggestion.
Su Yu'e shook her head, crying, "No, I don't want to marry an ordinary person, brother, please help me. I'd rather marry someone far away, or someone with a low-ranking official..."
Her reputation is bad in Liuzhou, but that's not known in other places.
Marrying some powerful woman who's in charge of many affairs means you're still just a servant, and you'll never have a good life.
She didn't want to be a servant; she wanted to live a good life.
"I don't have time. You made a stupid mistake and I don't have time to clean up your mess. In this officialdom, who doesn't want to find a good woman? I found a good marriage for you, but you ruined it yourself. Where are the good ones left? You can't see into people's hearts. If I find you a bad one, you'll hate me in the future."
Su Chang'an's expression was indifferent. It wasn't that he was unwilling, but he couldn't say it directly.
He is currently facing a problem, but if Su Yu'e is willing to marry into his family, the problem will be easy to solve.
But he agreed too quickly, and Su Yu'e was definitely not happy about it, after all, he was old.
"Brother, as long as I can live a good life, I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue. I don't want to be an ordinary person's wife; I want to be an official's wife or a rich lady. If you're willing to help me, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life."
Su Yu'e kowtowed to Su Chang'an.
She had long understood that ordinary people don't have a good life; only being an official's wife brings glory and admiration.
As an ordinary person, she also has to do housework. In just a few years, she will grow old.
"I'll keep an eye out for you."
Su Chang'an pretended to be reluctant and agreed.
Su Yu'e breathed a sigh of relief.
Old Mrs. Yang sighed, feeling only exhaustion.
Everyone went back to their respective homes.
Three days later, Su Chang'an said that someone had been chosen.
He's over fifty years old.
The family was gathered together, and the news was told.
Old Madam Yang immediately objected: "No way! He's old enough to be Yu'e's father, how can you marry someone like that?"
Su Yu'e remained silent.
Su Chang'an said irritably, "Master Sun is a bit old, but his family is wealthy. As for the young ones, didn't my little sister look down on other families because they were poor? Which official would want her?"
“Master Sun said he didn’t believe those rumors. After looking at my younger sister’s portrait, he said he liked her and was willing to marry her properly. This family is well-off. If my younger sister is willing, we can get married on the eighth day of next month. If she is not willing, then forget it. I don’t have time to be the bad guy.”
Su Chang'an's expression was indifferent; he had said both kind and unpleasant things.
It left everyone speechless.
"How was the bride price?"
After pondering for a while, Old Man Su asked a question.
"A thousand taels as betrothal gifts, and all that is required."
Su Chang'an looked at Su Yu'e and said.
Su Yu'e looked hesitant and conflicted. The betrothal gifts were over a thousand taels, which was a lot. The only problem was that she was too old.
"Little sister, what are you still thinking about? He's over fifty. If he dies young, all his wealth will be yours. Don't you want to live a rich life? With money, what kind of life can't you have?"
With a smile, Su Changshui persuaded Su Yu'e to agree.
With such a high bride price, the family will be poor for a while. Marrying Su Yu'e off will loosen their purse strings. As for the brother-in-law, he's a bit old, but so be it. An older man will be more caring.
"I...I'm willing." Su Yu'e gritted her teeth and agreed. It didn't matter if she got old or ugly, as long as she had money. She wanted to live the life of a rich lady.
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