Han Kun and Du Linlang's wedding went very smoothly. Amidst the cheers and laughter of everyone, the two entered the bridal chamber.
Han Luoxue was overjoyed, hoping that everyone around her could find a partner.
Are you unhappy, Wang Yan?
Seeing Wang Yan forcing a smile, Han Luoxue pulled her into the back garden.
A small lotus pond was dug here, not very big, and a pavilion was built next to it. Sitting in the pavilion, you can see the fish swimming freely in the water, as well as the colorful flowers not far away.
The scenery here is quite nice.
Zhou Jie also came over, and the three of them huddled together, with a maid bringing them melon seeds and snacks.
"Sister Han, I'm fine!"
Wang Yan lowered her head, feeling envious of Du Linlang's happiness today.
"You look so worried! Tell me quickly, what's going on? Does Zhou Jun's mother still disagree?"
Han Luoxue asked.
Zhou Jie curled her lips and said, "If you ask me, that Aunt Li doesn't know her own limitations. Doesn't she ever think about who she used to be?"
“In the past, her family was just an ordinary family. It was only after she married Zhou Jun’s father that her life became a little better.”
Zhou Jie recounted Zhou Jun's past: "As you know, our Zhou family is different from other families. The main branch lives in the old house, while the side branches are scattered around. Only those of their descendants who are capable or have a good business sense and are valued by the main family can move into the old house."
Han Luoxue nodded; she had heard about this before.
"Zhou Jun was quite talented, and my brother discovered him and thought he could be useful, so he kept him around to help! Alas, it's also because of my brother that their family is able to live in the old house. Aunt Li doesn't even realize that their family's current situation is all thanks to Zhou Jun. It has nothing to do with the two of them!"
"She herself wasn't very high-ranking in the past, but now she's starting to criticize others?"
"Sister Wang Yan, let me tell you, her family is actually not as well off as yours!"
Wang Yan felt bad upon hearing this. She wanted to marry Zhou Jun and naturally hoped to have the support of his family. But it seemed that this was going to be difficult at the moment.
"I...I don't care about his family background!"
Wang Yan sighed: "I just feel that it's best for two people to have the blessings of their families!"
I used to think Zhou Jun was cold and slow to express himself. But now it seems his family is just as unapproachable, not easy to get along with at all.
It was just a side branch, and Wang Yan didn't complain about that side, but Aunt Li actually looked down on her.
Seeing her troubled expression, Han Luoxue still reminded her, "It's been more than ten days now. Back then, you two were both... Wang Yan, I think if you really want to marry Zhou Jun, you two should speed things up. Have you thought about what you'll do if you get pregnant?"
Wang Yan's expression changed: "Sister Han, it can't be such a coincidence, can it?"
As she said this, her hand unconsciously touched her abdomen.
There was a hint of surprise on her face, but Han Luoxue also noticed that the corners of her lips softened slightly.
Perhaps in Wang Yan's heart, she still hopes to have a child!
"It's hard to say. Some people get pregnant on their first try, while others have to try for several years and still not get good news!"
Han Luoxue wasn't sure either, "But if you're worried, you can come back with me and let Doctor Xu take a look at you. Maybe he can diagnose your condition by then."
Wang Yan's expression was conflicted, and Zhou Jie was truly stunned: "Xue'er, what you just said isn't true, is it? Wang Yan is really pregnant?"
This is terrifying! Han Luoxue is younger than her and has already given birth to twins. If Wang Yan gets pregnant again and her mother finds out, who knows what she'll say to her.
And then there's Du Linlang, she got married today, and who knows, she might be pregnant next month.
That's it. All the women around her have children, leaving her all alone. When she sees her mother again, she'll have to be extra careful.
Han Luoxue turned and glared at Zhou Jie: "Sister Zhou, we're talking about serious matters. Don't be so dramatic, okay?"
Zhou Jie quickly covered her mouth. She wasn't worried about Wang Yan's pregnancy; she was just worried about her mother's nagging.
"Sister Han, I don't think it's that much of a coincidence!"
Han Luoxue smiled and said, "You think this is useless? It still depends on the diagnosis. Unfortunately, I'm not good at this. If Yu'er were here, she could try to help you!"
Han Luoxue felt that the difficulty level was a bit high, after all, the pregnancy was still early, and it was still a question whether the little sister could be pulled out.
If it were Dr. Xu instead, the chances of an accurate diagnosis would be much greater, since his medical skills are indeed excellent.
"This..." Wang Yan hesitated, she didn't know if she was pregnant!
"Oh dear, why don't we go over together in a bit? Sister Wang Yan, I think this is no small matter, it's best to confirm it as soon as possible!"
Even the usually carefree Zhou Jie became unusually serious. Aunt Li already had some dissatisfaction with Wang Yan. If she got pregnant before marriage, even if Aunt Li eventually agreed, Wang Yan's life after entering the family wouldn't be easy. Being constantly harassed and mistreated by a mother-in-law would be a real nightmare.
"I feel the same way!" Han Luoxue said with worry in her eyes, "Sister Wang Yan, with Aunt Li's attitude now, I think you should seriously consider your future. Zhou Jun is a good person, someone you can entrust your life to, but his mother... is so difficult to talk to. Who knows how she'll torment you after you marry into that family?"
Han Luoxue sincerely advised, "It's not that you can't be with Zhou Jun, I'm just worried about your future! We met in Yancheng before, and it's clear that your father doesn't really care about you. You're not often at home; you're mostly out and about, helping your father with his business and stuff. But what if you get married? That Aunt Li is at home all the time, and she can't help with anything outside. I'm a little worried that after you get married, will she keep you confined at home too?"
Han Luoxue's thoughts were not without merit. Zhou Jie frowned slightly: "Our Zhou family's daughters don't have this requirement! But our daughter-in-law..."
Thinking about the women in their collateral branches, it seems that many of them could only stay at home to be wives and mothers after marriage, and very few were actually able to come out and show their faces in public. She was spoiled by her parents and brothers, but although they didn't say anything to her face, they talked a lot of bad things about her behind her back.
People say she's unruly and doesn't act like a proper young lady at all. She goes out and runs around all day, and some even say she's ruined the family's reputation!
Zhou Jie was not happy about this at all!
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