"Let's wait a bit longer, I have other things to do."
At this time, many villagers also realized a crucial problem.
The Shen family and the Qiao family had a betrothal arrangement when they were children, and they even signed a betrothal letter back then.
It's just that it's been a long time, and at first no one remembered it.
Now that Qiao Xi'er has grown up and is of marriageable age, this has happened. What will the Qiao family do? How will Qiao Xi'er be settled?
The people discussed in hushed tones, all glancing towards the Qiao family.
Qiao Xi'er was pale, trembling all over, and covered in cold sweat. She couldn't say a word.
If the Qiao family hadn't been supporting her, she probably would have fainted.
The other members of the Qiao family were filled with anger, their faces darkened by gloom, each one with a more frightening gaze than the last.
The sight of the Qiao family standing together, with their expressions, the men's bulging muscles, and the women's cold smiles, sent shivers down the spines of the villagers.
Oh no, the Qiao family is acting like this. I don't know if they're going to deal with the Shen family, or this Miss Shi, or both.
Miss Shi brought several thugs with her; they must have been specially trained. The Qiao family members are skilled fighters; it's hard to say which side will win.
What's coming next is big trouble, no, big drama.
Everyone wants to see how this farce will end.
Just as Shi Murou was about to speak and warn the family that had arranged the marriage, she didn't want to know who they were, nor did she want to make things difficult for them. As long as they backed down, she wouldn't hold it against them.
Then they heard Old Mrs. Qiao sneer: "Shen family, this is what you've done. You disregarded the arranged marriage and secretly made deals with other families behind our Qiao family's back. Now that they've come knocking on our door, it's absolutely true and you can't deny it. What does your Shen family have to say now?"
Shi Murou looked at Old Lady Qiao and saw that the little girl was beside her.
"Little girl, who is this old woman to you?"
“She’s my grandmother,” Qiao Lian’er said.
Shi Murou's mind didn't quite process it for a while. Yes, she realized that the little girl's family was the same family that had arranged the marriage between their children.
If that's the case, why would she offer advice and even say she would help her break off this childhood betrothal?
This is unbelievable. Could there be a trap involved?
"Then why did you say that—"
“Miss Shi, I keep my word and won’t jeopardize your lifelong happiness,” Qiao Lian’er said firmly.
"Hey you—" Shi Murou was completely baffled. What was going on here?
Old Mrs. Shen, brimming with confidence, replied to Old Mrs. Qiao, "Sister-in-law Qiao, you've seen it yourself. The girl has come to our door. What else is there to say? Our two families did have that kind of relationship, but so much time has passed. The two children have grown up and naturally have different ideas. You can't force a cow to drink water if it doesn't want to."
Shen Liang's mother, Liu, said, "Yes, forcing them together won't bring them happiness. Although it's an arranged marriage, we can't force Shen Liang to do things he doesn't want to do. There's always a way to work things out; we can't just stick to one path forever."
Compared to the ambiguous and evasive words the two elders heard when they visited the Shen family last time, the Shen family's attitude has now become tougher and clearer.
They believed that since the Shi family girl had come to their door, it must have been with her parents' permission, and the matter was considered settled.
A daughter of a wealthy family would not be so reckless.
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