Chapter 7 Qin Mingsong Refuses to Marry
Qin Mingsong received a letter from Old Man Qin, which was not very detailed, but still mentioned the engagement.
Qin Mingsong, who already had a lover, wanted to rush home overnight to stop it, but the current situation was beyond his expectations.
Has the person already moved into the Qin family?
Song Xiu bowed her head slightly and saluted, "Hello, Fourth Brother Qin. My name is Song Xiu."
Qin Mingsong returned the greeting.
Surrounded by Old Liu and others, Qin Mingsong sat next to Old Man Qin.
Old Man Qin had a serious look on his face, "You must be tired from traveling all night. Eat something first and then go back to your room to rest. We can talk about the marriage later. Let's discuss how many tables can be set up."
As the child that the Qin family placed great hopes on, the treatment would be different after all. At least a few tables would be set up to entertain the elders of the family.
Qin Mingsong looked at Song Xiu.
Song Xiu lowered her head shyly, quite reserved.
Qin Mingsong said sternly, "Dad, please forgive me for not agreeing to this marriage. I still have to take part in the imperial examination next year, and I don't want people to laugh at me for being an old cow eating young grass."
Song Xiu's face turned pale.
Song Jin was also surprised.
In his previous life, Qin Mingsong did not refuse marriage. What happened? Before old man Qin could say anything, Song Xiu spoke first.
"I, I'm fourteen."
Song Xiu's big eyes seemed to be filled with water waves. When she looked at Qin Mingsong, she was filled with heartbreaking grievance. She hesitantly said, "Fourth Brother Qin, I, I... am I not good enough?"
The beauty has tears in her eyes, and the pear blossoms are wet with rain.
Song Xiu looked at Old Man Qin with tears in her eyes again, and said aggrievedly: "Uncle Qin, if Fourth Brother doesn't want to, you don't have to force him. It's me... I'm not worthy of him."
After saying this, the man ran away crying.
Everyone present was shocked.
Little Liu made a fuss and complained, "Brother-in-law, what's wrong with a four-year age difference? It's not like there's a forty-year difference. You're making excuses to reject the marriage. You're making me cry. What if he gets upset and jumps into the river like Dahua from the next village?"
Song Jin quickly glanced at Xiao Liu.
As expected, she is the Second Aunt! She knows how to hurt people's hearts.
The tense atmosphere at the scene was raised by Xiao Liu alone.
The adult then looked at Song Jin.
Song Jin was unexpectedly calm.
Song Jin was not unaware of Song Xiu's trick of retreating to advance.
But as a biological sister, Song Jin cannot act too cold.
No matter how much the sisters fight, it is ultimately their own business, and in the eyes of outsiders they are always one.
Song brocade must be maintained by Song embroidery.
Otherwise, outsiders would think that she, as an elder sister, disregards family affection.
Not an easy person to get along with! You may even be looked down upon.
Even if it's just for show, Song Jin will protect Song Xiu at this time.
It's like if you are unkind, I cannot be unjust.
Therefore, Song Jin said thoughtfully: "Second Aunt, don't worry. It's inevitable that a girl will be embarrassed for a while when she is rejected in person. It's best not to disturb Xiu'er at this time, let her calm down..."
Song Xiu: Thank you so much!
After Song Jin said that, who would dare to comfort her? Song Xiu's original intention was to make the Qin family feel guilty first, and then show her generosity and understanding, and also seize the word of reason.
Of course, doesn’t Qin Mingsong call himself a gentleman?
After hurting an innocent girl, he had to apologize to Song Xiu.
When they met in private, Song Xiu showed her delicate and fragile side as a woman and took the opportunity to arouse Qin Mingsong's sympathy.
In her previous life, Song Xiu learned a lot of tricks in a brothel.
She was confident that she could defeat Qin Mingsong.
However, Song Xiu's plan was very good, but Song Jin did this at the beginning...
"Uncle Qin..."
Song Jin spoke.
Qin Chi reminded at the right time, "Madam, it's time to call me grandfather."
Song Jin nodded, and then said solemnly: "Grandfather, although my father has arranged a marriage with you, he is a reasonable man and will never force anyone. Since my uncle is not happy, this marriage will be cancelled. I will find another one for her."
"no!"
Old Liu suddenly jumped out and said, "I don't agree to cancel the engagement!"
This surprised Song Jin and others.
Including Qin Mingsong, everyone was shocked and opened their eyes wide, looking at Old Liu in disbelief.
As the saying goes, the eldest grandson and the youngest son are the lifeblood of an old man.
The eldest grandson has been a sickly child since he was young. Although Mrs. Liu is not that harsh to him, she is not very nice to Qin Chi either.
Therefore, Mrs. Liu has always been partial to Qin Mingsong, and everything in the house is handled by him. This time Qin Mingsong wants to refuse the marriage, and it stands to reason that Mrs. Liu should be his helper.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Liu would be the first one to jump out and oppose!
This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Qin Mingsong!
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
"Mom, why are you..."
Qin Mingsong's face turned pale, and veins on his clenched fists were visibly showing.
Old Mrs. Liu avoided Qin Mingsong's disappointed gaze.
At this moment, Qin Sanlang slipped out for a while and came back, peeking at the door. "I saw that my aunt ran back to my uncle's room and didn't commit suicide."
Qin Mingsong shouted, "Sanlang! Who taught you to call me aunt?"
This scared Saburo.
Qin Chi's eyes flickered, and he sat down next to Song Jin. "Don't be afraid, Sanlang. Your uncle is an adult, and he won't argue with a child."
"That's right! What's the big deal?"
Seeing her son frightened, Xiao Liu immediately became unhappy, "Uncle, you don't want such a good marriage, don't tell me you have a lover outside? That won't do, who will pay for the betrothal gifts? Dalang didn't spend a penny from the family to get married..."
“Cough cough cough…”
Qin Chi suddenly coughed violently.
Song Jin's mind was pulled back by him. Without thinking too much, he raised his hand to stroke his back, "Husband, are you okay? How about drinking some rice soup to calm down?"
Qin Chi actually picked up the bowl and took a sip.
"Second brother's wife, if you want to say that my uncle has someone else outside, just say it. Don't talk about my Dalang. Look how scared you have made him." Li spoke slowly.
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell silent again.
Everyone's eyes turned to Qin Mingsong.
Qin Mingsong frowned: "I don't have a lover, please be careful with your words, sister-in-law."
Song Jin knew it.
Qin Mingsong will not admit that he has a lover.
Private transactions are detrimental to reputation, especially when the man is engaged. Not only is the woman's innocence ruined, but the man's reputation is also lost.
If there is no engagement, Qin Mingsong can ask his elders to propose marriage.
At this time, Qin Mingsong relied on his status as a scholar and did not want to argue with the woman.
Just waiting for Old Qin to speak.
"This marriage will not change, Dalang's wife, don't worry." Old Man Qin said this to Song Jin.
Song Jinfeng's eyes flickered.
Saying that he wanted to cancel the engagement was just a test, and Old Man Qin really didn't agree.
Qin Mingsong looked at Old Liu again.
Old Liu whispered, "Fourth son, this marriage cannot be cancelled. If anyone dares to make up rumors in the future, mother will seek justice for you."
Song Xiu said that the dowry was one thousand taels of silver.
This is a thousand taels of silver!
The old man had the skill of making Hui ink, but he had only saved a few hundred taels of silver over the decades. As long as Qin Mingsong married Song Xiu, the family would have a large sum of money coming into the account.
As for Qin Mingsong's thoughts, Old Liu might have paid attention to them before, but now he has been blinded by greed.
Making her lose a thousand taels of silver is more painful than digging out her heart.