Lin Wanyin looked up at Lin Wuchen, waiting for his answer.
Lin Wanyin believed that Lin Wuchen would definitely do his utmost to facilitate this marriage. After all, Su Shunci's progress over the past year was due to his guidance. Lin Ziyu was also his younger brother, so he knew both sides well.
Lin Wuchen's smile froze for a moment, then he said, "They're not suitable. Their personalities don't match. Fourth cousin is lively, and so is our fourth child. If we could bring them together, the roof of the Lin family's house would be completely lifted."
Now, it was Bai Sulian's turn to freeze her smile.
Although my daughter is not a noble lady, she is capable of both housework and homemaking. She can open a shop to make money and manage the household affairs.
Why does it sound like Third Young Master Lin's words make his daughter seem disliked?
Lin Wuchen was such a perceptive person that he knew he had said the wrong thing the moment he finished speaking. A glance at Bai Sulian's expression told him that she had misunderstood.
He hurried to Bai Sulian and said apologetically, "Aunt Lian, that's not what I meant."
"I don't mean to say anything bad about my fourth cousin, but this matter of marriage still needs to be carefully considered. We can't rush it. We have to see if our personalities are compatible."
Bai Sulian thought, "How do you know they're not a good match? Don't you have to introduce them first and get to know them to know if they're a good match?"
The Lin family was Madam's family, and they knew each other well. The fourth young master of the Lin family was about the same age as Ah Ci, so this was a match made in heaven.
She didn't expect her daughter to marry into a wealthy family. Even though she was sworn in as a relative of the Song family, she had no intention of using this relationship to pave the way for her daughter to marry into a wealthy family.
She just wanted her daughter to marry into a family she knew well, with reasonable in-laws and a considerate husband. Even better would be if her family could support her daughter's business venture.
No matter how you look at it, the Lin family is a good choice.
Although Su Qingyu didn't know why Lin Wuchen spoke so impulsively today, she knew that what Lin Wuchen said made sense.
Then he began to advise, "Mother, Aunt Lian, we can't rush this. You can't just force a match. We need to ask Fourth Sister what she thinks."
"In my opinion, we should have our fourth cousin come to the capital after the New Year so that they can meet privately and then make plans."
Lin Wanyin and Bai Sulian nodded and said that this was a good idea.
Bai Sulian thought for a moment and said, "Ah Ci is still young. If you ask her whether she likes it or not, she won't understand at all. Let them spend a few days together. As long as they don't get tired of each other, I think this marriage is a sure thing."
As a mother, she was afraid that Su Shunci was too young to understand these things and would miss out on a good marriage.
Lin Wuchen blinked twice, feeling that Bai Sulian was wrong. However, he tactfully kept silent and planned to send the fourth son to exile in the south, not allowing him to return to Beijing for a year.
As for Su Shunci's marriage... he would help her look for one slowly, and she would always find the right one.
At noon, everyone had lunch in Yushu Hutong, and the dish was the cold water fish that Su Qingyu had sent today.
While eating the fish, Lin Wuchen teased Su Qingyu, "It has to be Elder Shen who has the solution. I haven't been able to catch this fish this year."
Su Qingyu knew he was joking and was used to bickering with him.
"So what did you get? It's not like you're just eating for free on New Year's Day without paying anything, right?"
Lin Wanyin glared at Su Qingyu, "How can you talk like that? You're being disrespectful to your cousin."
Although it was a reprimand, there was also a hint of doting in his tone.
Lin Wuchen smiled and said, "Aunt, please don't say anything bad about her. If you say anything too bad, she will come back to me to settle the score."
Then he said to Su Qingyu, "How can I eat for free? I made you some Fujian preserves, Huangyan tangerines, and Shaoxing wine."
"Take your share back directly later."
Su Qingyu was carefully picking out fish bones when she heard this and said, "That's pretty good."
After lunch, Su Qingyu told Lin Wanyin about the news from Northern Xinjiang and reassured her, and then she took the things given by Lin Wuchen back to the Shen family.
From the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, they were busy until the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. The festive atmosphere became stronger and stronger, diluting the panic of the people during the cold disaster.
On the 29th, Su Qingyu got up in the morning and distributed New Year's rewards to the managers who worked for her and were in charge of the dowry.
Afterwards, two months' wages were given to the servants in the mansion. On the morning of the first day of the new year, the masters would distribute New Year's money.
Therefore, every New Year is also the happiest time for the servants. Sometimes, if the master is in a good mood, the rewards they receive may even be several years' monthly allowance.
In the evening, everyone in the Shen family was gathering at the old lady's Qingyuan Residence for dinner.
Suddenly, news came from the palace that the emperor summoned Shen Zhixiu into the palace.
Entering the palace at this time was most likely related to the border war, and Su Qingyu was already used to it.
In the evening, Su Qingyu was choosing jewelry to wear for the New Year when Shen Zhixiu walked in slowly.
Su Qingyu turned to look at him, "You're back? Why are you so late?"
Shen Zhixiu had a cold air about him and didn't dare to get too close to Su Qingyu.
While changing into his regular clothes at home, he said, "I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
Su Qingyu raised her eyebrows slightly, and her bright eyes showed a look of inquiry.
"Good news? Did my brother bring back good news?"
"So what's the bad news? He's injured?"
Shen Zhixiu shook his head and said, "Good news, you guessed it right. Today, there's victory news coming back from the Northern Frontier. The Emperor is overjoyed and says this is a very good omen."
"As for the bad news, the emperor has rewarded the Li family handsomely."
Su Qingyu stopped what she was doing and unconsciously fumbled with the ruby hairpin on her hand. "A big reward? How much?"
Shen Zhixiu said, "Princess Yongjia was given additional fiefdoms and a large amount of gold, silver, and jewelry. In addition, Li Jingchuan was given a peerless sword."
Su Qingyu held her breath in her chest, "They are taking the reward, so they are not afraid of hurting their waists."
Shen Zhixiu changed into casual clothes, walked to Su Qingyu, picked up the hairpin and compared it with her head.
"You are more suitable for wearing jade or oriental pearls. Rubies are a bit old-fashioned."
She half-leaned against the dressing table and said nonchalantly, "Do you think Princess Yongjia will be happy to receive this reward? The more generous the reward, the more sleepless she will be at night."
Su Qingyu thought about it and realized that this was the truth. The more achievements Li Yunzhou made, the more panicked Princess Yongjia would probably feel.
Suddenly, he thought of something and blurted out, "Will she do something bad to my brother when she panics?"
Shen Zhixiu knew she was worried, so he put his arm around her shoulders and comforted her, "When a dog is desperate, it will jump over the wall. You can't stop it from jumping. When it jumps, you can hit it. Don't worry."
Su Qingyu laughed out loud at his words and hit him lightly, "Third Master, what kind of metaphor is this? But it's quite insightful."
Shen Zhixiu grabbed Su Qingyu's hand that was hitting him and pulled her into his arms.
"Don't think about it, go to bed early. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and there are a lot of things waiting for you."
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