Chapter 786: Declining the Marriage
"I fell in love with this child the first time I saw him. I wish I could keep him by my side and see him often." The old lady said with a smile.
After saying that, he patted Tang Bao's hand and continued, "I originally thought of simply recognizing her as my granddaughter and bringing her over to live with me from time to time, but the Empress Dowager got there first, and I don't have that blessing."
An expression of regret appeared on the old lady's face.
But her eyes remained expressionless, and she winked at Lu Zhu, the maidservant serving beside her.
Lu Zhu immediately said with a smile: "Old Madam, look at what you said. You are the old feudal lord of our family. You are so blessed! If you can't recognize me as your goddaughter, can't you become my grandson's wife?"
After Luzhu finished speaking, she looked at Tangbao and smiled.
Tang Bao: “…”
It turns out that I was being thought of again.
As soon as Lu Zhu finished speaking, everyone in the Su family changed their expressions.
Old Mrs. Su's eyes darkened and she glanced at Luzhu.
Not to mention wealthy families, even in small households, there is absolutely no reason for servants to interrupt when the master is speaking.
Now, in front of so many people, a maid said such words, which must have been hinted by her master.
Old Mrs. Su's heart sank.
She didn't expect that the Bai family actually wanted to get married.
It’s not that the Bai family is bad, it’s just that my daughter is too young.
If something unexpected happens after the engagement, it will inevitably affect the young girl's reputation...
Bai Shuqing smiled and said, "Grandma, this is a good idea! Since my fourth brother is not engaged yet, why not let him marry Sister Su? That way, you can see Sister Su every day."
After hearing her granddaughter's words, the old lady smiled and said, "You have a good plan, but I wonder if the parents are willing to let it go."
After saying that, he looked at Old Man Su and Old Lady Su.
The second wife looked smug, waiting to see the flattered expressions of the old couple from the Su family.
Unfortunately, Old Man Su and Old Lady Su looked at each other, and there was no sign of surprise on their faces.
Old Madam Su said, "You're joking, old lady. It's a blessing for my little girl to be favored by the old lady. But this child has been spoiled since she was a child and grew up in the countryside. She's used to being spontaneous. She acts like a wild girl all day long and doesn't know any rules or etiquette. I have to keep her by my side for a few years and teach her..."
Although Old Man Su knew that his wife said this to the young girl in order to politely refuse the marriage.
But Old Man Su still felt uncomfortable.
My little girl has been sensible and well-behaved since she was young. When did she become like a wild girl?
Old man Su opened his mouth, and for the first time in all these years, he felt like retorting to his wife.
Not only did Old Man Su feel uncomfortable, but his brothers, sisters-in-law, and nephews also didn't like to hear it.
These are the words that were spoken by Old Madam Su.
If someone else said it, everyone in the Su family would definitely criticize that person to death!
Just because the adults in the Su family don’t speak doesn’t mean the children don’t speak.
"Granny, hello little aunt! Little aunt is not a wild girl!"
The youngest, Xiao Twelve, looked at Old Lady Su and earnestly defended his aunt.
Although he didn't understand the meaning of many of the words, the three words "wild girl" were an insult.
As soon as Little Twelve finished speaking, Little Ten and Little Eleven spoke almost at the same time.
"Grandma! Auntie is the best! Please don't scold her!"
No one can say anything bad about my aunt!
No one can scold my aunt!
Not even milk!
After the little ones finished speaking, they stared at Old Lady Su with their big round eyes and serious expressions.
When the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth kids meet, as the older brother, you can’t fall behind, right?
So, they spoke in unison.
"Granny! Auntie is the best!"
A few little kids around five or six years old yelled at the top of their lungs, making people's ears buzz.
When Da Pan, Er Pan, Su Xiaoxiucai and Si Wa saw it, they couldn't stand it anymore.
Although they are older, they are still the younger generation, right?
Although, grandma said these just to refuse and as a polite remark.
But what if these people in the Bai family believe it and really think that my aunt is a bad person? What should we do then?
Then, several people exchanged glances, bowed to Old Lady Su and said, "Grandma, little aunt is the best!"
Old Mrs. Su: “…”
Even though I was refuted by a group of grandchildren, I was still very happy. Why?
Everyone in the Bai family was stunned by this scene.
Isn’t it just a few polite words from the elders?
How come a group of younger generations are so ignorant of etiquette that they contradict their elders in public?
If outsiders say something bad about this little girl from the Su family, she will probably be beaten up by these nephews, right?
Mrs. Su was happy in her heart, but her face was full of helplessness. She looked at the old lady and said apologetically: "The children are ignorant. I am sorry to have made you laugh."
The atmosphere in the room has become awkward.
Everyone is a smart person, and even if they didn't say it explicitly, they have said it all.
The second wife felt as if she had been slapped in the face, and her anger suddenly flared up.
Just as she was about to speak, the old lady gave her a sidelong glance, signaling her not to speak.
The second wife had no choice but to shut her mouth unwillingly.
The old lady looked at Mrs. Su and said, "Mrs. Su is too modest. The children of the Su family are all good children, especially Fu Ya, who is obviously sensible. However, anyone with such a good daughter would be reluctant to marry her off so early. She would definitely keep her by their side for a few more years. But my useless grandson is not so lucky..."
Bai Shuan, who was about to come in when he heard the old lady's words, couldn't help but stop.
Then he lowered his head, his face full of loss.
Things had come to this point, so the Su family naturally didn't want to stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye.
The old lady did not try to keep the guest. She said a few polite words and asked the maid to send the guest away.
After the Su family left, the second wife said angrily, "Mother, the Su family is so ungrateful! It's clear that they don't take our Bai family seriously!"
The old lady had an unfathomable expression. She glanced at the second lady and said slowly, "Even if that's the case, what does it matter?"
"Of course we can't let them go!" The Second Madam said matter-of-factly, "Since they refuse to accept our toast, let's give them a penalty drink!"
"What my second brother's wife said might make someone who doesn't know think that our Bai family is so arrogant and domineering." said the eldest lady.
"Don't say that again." The old lady said, "We can't provoke the Su family now."
Second Madam: "...Then, we can't just let it go like this?"
"Never mind. Are we going to force her into marriage?" The old lady said cryptically, "How are we going to respond if the Empress Dowager and the Third Prince come to question us?"
Second Madam: “…”
The Second Lady deflated like a deflated ball.
Then, she said dissatisfiedly: "Mother, this is too aggrieved! I really don't know what the Queen Mother is thinking. She is simply turning her elbow outward! The Bai family is clearly her natal family, but she doesn't care about the Bai family at all. Instead, she supports outsiders..."
"Shut up!" the old lady shouted angrily, "The Queen Mother has her own rules! How can you interfere?! If you want to die, don't bring trouble to the Bai family!"
The second lady was frightened by the old lady's scolding and dared not say anything.
After thinking about it, I still couldn't swallow this anger.
Then, he said, "Mother, you must ask the Empress Dowager for permission for Qing'er and the Third Prince's marriage. As long as Qing'er becomes the prince's consort, she will definitely take care of the Bai family in the future!"
The Second Madam paused, thinking of the Su family, and continued, "You've seen it too. Even a small country family dares to look down upon our Bai family. If the Empress Dowager passes away one day, won't everyone dare to bully the Bai family?"
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