Su Wan knew her own personality; just as Madam Guan had said, she was a bit unseemly.
Even if things were to change, it wouldn't happen overnight. Rather than marrying into a family where there's disharmony, it's better to live separately. Once you've overcome your petty ways, living together isn't out of the question.
Su's mother had no choice but to accept it. Over the years, she had been focused on making money and had neglected her daughter's personality. She was very talkative in front of her family, but became somewhat timid when dealing with strangers.
"This is the only way for now, but I don't know if the Guan family will be willing to accept it."
"It's alright, let's try our best first. I think Lord Guan is a reasonable man, and I'm sure he'll agree."
When Su Yi returned in the evening, Liu Huan told him what had happened on the street, and Su Yi remained silent for a long time.
After a long pause, he finally spoke: "Then let's do it your way. I'll go and discuss it with Brother Guan. If it really doesn't work, I think..."
Liu Huan could tell what he was thinking from his eyes. "I know what you're thinking. I have no objection at all. We still have to see what the Guan family says."
She understood what Su Yi meant. It was simply that the Su family would prepare a house for Su Wan, without the Guan family having to pay for it. It would be natural for the two of them to move out, and since it was just the two of them living there, it didn't need to be very big.
After finishing his meal, Su Yi met with Guan Chang and told him about the matter: "My sister's personality may not be very pleasing to Madam Guan, and it's too late to change it now. My family's idea is that we should buy a house for you to move in."
Guan Chang thought of Su Wan's personality; she probably wouldn't get any advantage over her mother.
"Brother Su, I will handle this matter. You don't need to worry about it. I will reply to you after I have dealt with it."
When they got back, they used their savings to buy a house next to the Su family's house. It was half the size of the Su family's house, but it was spacious enough for the two of them to live in.
The Su family home was just a short walk away, and Su's mother couldn't be more satisfied.
"That's great, it'll be easier to come back now that we're next to each other."
These days, Liu Huan hired a nanny for Su Wan, mainly to teach her housekeeping and some basic etiquette. After all, it's just moving out, not severing ties, and she'll still have to go back later.
Significant results have been achieved, and she is also working hard in private to overcome her inner fears.
Madam Guan had no objection to Guan Chang buying a house outside. When she returned home that day, Master Guan scolded her, but she simply ignored it and acted as if she had never given birth to that son.
He didn't concern himself with the wedding arrangements at all. He spent his days going out to dine and play cards with other women.
"I heard you married a girl from the countryside, aren't you going to make a fuss?"
"What's all the fuss about? That's Su Xiucai's sister. Su Xiucai is the only one in Qingyang Town to achieve the 'Triple Crown'. Many families want to become in-laws with the Su family, but the Guan family snatched her away."
Another lady added, "Of course! Even my mother, who values family background so much, wanted to propose marriage. I was too late; the Guan family has already beaten me to it."
Hearing what those ladies said made Madam Guan feel a little better.
Su Wan is not young anymore. Because she waited for Su Yi to take the imperial examination, she delayed for several years. Therefore, she simplified all the etiquette. She shortened the time when it was appropriate and piled up all the formalities.
And so they waited until two months later.
Unlike Da Shi's wedding, Su Wan's wedding is being held in the county. Apart from Su's uncle's family, other villagers probably won't come. It's too far and inconvenient for them to travel back and forth. She also sent a message to her aunt in the neighboring county, wondering if they would come.
The Su family had just bought a house and weren't familiar with the surrounding neighbors. This time, Su's mother brought snacks and visited each household. Upon hearing that it was a happy occasion, every family said they would like to come and visit.
A few days before the wedding, Fang Yi suddenly felt unwell and fainted in the shop. When she was taken to the clinic, the doctor said, "How could you let a pregnant woman work so hard?"
Su's mother was so busy that she was overwhelmed; both were her favorite things.
"You should just stay home and rest. Don't do anything, and don't worry about the shop. It's all my fault. I've been too busy lately and haven't paid attention to you. If something happens to you, I really can't forgive myself."
Fang Yi lay weakly on the bed, her face pale. She felt a lingering fear when she remembered what the doctor had said about the child almost getting into trouble.
"Mom, my period didn't come last month. I thought it was because I was too tired. Don't worry, now that I know I'm pregnant, I'll be more careful."
On her wedding day, Guan Chang, dressed in a festive groom's outfit, rode a large horse alongside the wedding procession, accompanied by gongs and drums.
Su Wan wore the flower crown she had bought that day and covered her head with a red veil. Su's mother, who had been so happy on the day of her son's wedding, couldn't stop crying.
After Da Shi carried the woman onto the bridal sedan chair, she splashed a basin of water, returned to the house, and burst into tears.
Liu Huan, as the bride's guest, was sent over, but he did not show the same joy as when he married his sister-in-law when he saw Su Wan complete the wedding ceremony.
Indeed, the families marrying off their daughters and the families taking in their wives are quite different.
She looked listless when she got back, and Su Yi knew she wasn't feeling well, so he patted her flower-patterned bun.
"It's alright. My sister will be staying there when she goes back to her parents' home in three days. You can go visit her."
Liu Huan thought about more than just these things; she was also thinking that her daughter was growing up, which meant that it wouldn't be long before she left the Su family.
Once Su Yi achieves success and marries a noblewoman, she will truly be homeless.
Sadly, she held Su Yi's hand and said, "Shi Tou, even if you get married, please don't send me away, okay?"
Su Yi paused, standing facing her. "Who said anything to you?"
Su Yi became wary; who would instill such ideas in her?
"No, I just feel sad seeing my sister get married. After you all get married, I'll have nowhere to go."
Su Yi breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt sad. She didn't understand anything, and she didn't know when she would finally understand.
"Don't worry, I'll take you with me even after we get married."
If she doesn't go, who will marry him?
Liu Huan smiled broadly: "Then it's settled. I'll go with you after you get married, and I can even help you take care of the kids. That's great."
Xiao Shi, who was standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but complain, "Huanhuan, we're all getting married, aren't you going to get married then?"
Yeah, but it's probably impossible in this lifetime, she's allergic to men.
"I must find someone I truly love before I get married, someone who will only treat me well and see me as their everything."
"Otherwise, I would rather remain unmarried for the rest of my life."
Su Yi silently kept her request in mind, thinking that he could definitely do it.
Inside Guan Chang's room, Su Wan sat on the wedding bed, waiting until Guan Chang returned in the evening, drunk.
He kept calling out "wife".
Upon seeing this, the servants quickly closed the door, and Guan Chang picked up the scale rod next to him and lifted the veil.
"Wife"
Su Wan blushed deeply and dared not look at the man standing there.
Guan Chang's gaze shifted downwards, where the woman's blushing face and fair neck formed a striking contrast.
His throat tightened. "Wife, let's go to bed."
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