"don't want!"
Chang'an quickly explained with a smile, "I'm also interested in mother-of-pearl inlay that Lili mentioned, and I'd like to go and learn about it."
Li Ershu, on the other hand, stammered for a long time but couldn't give a coherent explanation.
Liu Miaoyin's eyes dimmed instantly.
He couldn't help but wonder if it was because Brother Ershu didn't want to travel with him.
Perhaps he felt that he was not good enough for his own father, Liu Yuanliang, because he was being treated so disrespectfully.
Seeing that Liu Miaoyin seemed unhappy, Li Ershu also felt a tightness in his chest.
“My dear son-in-law, Young Master Chang’an is interested in those mother-of-pearl inlays. You don’t have anything else to do, so why don’t you come along?” Liu Ying asked with a smile.
Looking at Liu Miaoyin and Li Ershu, it was clear that there was affection in their eyes when they looked at each other.
Liu Ying couldn't understand why Li Ershu was so secretive.
The two young people, though they had words in their mouths, didn't know how to express them.
It's ironic that she, as the elder, has to worry about them!
When Li Ershu heard Liu Ying call him son-in-law again, he knew that this issue could no longer be avoided.
“Madam Liu, I… although I am the second maternal uncle of the Princess of Yongning County, my family are all farmers. I’m not afraid you’ll laugh at me, but my third brother and I still share a room with our parents to rest.”
“Miss Liu is of noble birth, and I know I am not good enough for her. It is true that I snatched the embroidered ball, but I do not demand that your Liu family marry their daughter to me.”
Li Ershu spoke earnestly, word by word.
Although Gu Lili was already helping their family, the Liu family was simply too wealthy.
Li Ershu felt that no matter how hard he tried, he probably wouldn't be able to marry into the Liu family on equal footing.
After Li Ershu said that, Liu Ying understood.
Why is Li Ershu acting so hesitant and awkward?
However, based solely on his frankness, Liu Ying felt that Li Ershu was acceptable.
The Liu family has plenty of money.
All she wanted was to find a kind man for her beloved daughter to spend the rest of her life with.
Gu Lili felt a little guilty after hearing what Li Ershu said.
I should have helped my grandma build her house first.
However, Zuo Xiuhong is causing trouble again, and Gu Lili is worried that the Li family will become like the Gu Jingsheng family.
Gu Lili reconsidered and decided to stick to her original idea.
It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish, and that is why he provided endless assistance to the Li family.
It would be much better to teach them how to make money.
Money earned with your own hands makes you stand tall and proud!
Gu Lili deeply understands this situation.
As a junior, Gu Lili naturally shouldn't interfere in Liu Miaoyin's affairs.
Just like Chang'an, he sat silently to the side, drinking tea.
No matter what decision Li Ershu makes, Gu Lili will support him.
"Don't worry, I, Liu Ying, am not the kind of person who insists on a marriage of equal social standing. If Miaoyin marries you, I will not treat you poorly. If your parents and brothers agree, I will buy them a house and they can move in." Liu Ying said with a hearty laugh.
But they didn't notice that Li Ershu's face was getting darker and darker.
Liu Ying wanted to say something more, but Li Ershu interrupted her.
"I appreciate your kindness, Madam, but I cannot accept that I, a grown man, have to rely on a woman to build my fortune. I will go and rest now. Please make yourselves at home."
After Li Ershu finished speaking, he stormed off.
His family was poor, but they weren't without backbone.
The whole family would need to move there and be supported by the Liu family.
“Mother, why are you talking to Brother Ershu like that? He’s not like that beast Liu Yuanliang, who made his fortune by relying on women,” Liu Miaoyin pouted.
Earlier, Li Ershu had told her that their competition for the embroidered ball didn't count.
Tell Liu Miaoyin not to worry too much.
Liu Miaoyin knew at that time that although Li Ershu appeared honest and simple, he was also a gentleman.
It was around that time that Liu Miaoyin developed feelings for Li Ershu.
She had originally planned to communicate with Li Ershu gradually, or perhaps she was willing to start from scratch with Li Ershu without relying on the Liu family.
But all of this was ruined by her mother.
Now, Li Ershu will surely feel that the Liu family doesn't take him seriously either.
I think he's the kind of person who can be easily appeased with some money.
After saying that, Liu Miaoyin left in a huff.
The remaining three, Gu Lili, Chang'an, and Liu Ying, looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Sigh! It's true what they say, daughters grow up and leave home. She hasn't even married into a family yet, and her heart is already leaning outwards," Liu Ying said with a helpless smile.
In fact, Liu Ying's actions were not intended to humiliate Li Ershu, but rather to stir up trouble between the two.
"Madam Liu, don't worry. Everyone has their own destiny, and you can't force it. Just let fate decide," Gu Lili said with a faint smile.
Gu Lili watched the two figures leave, feeling quite worried about their situation.
The man and woman were in love, but they were blocked by societal norms.
Forget about marrying someone of equal social standing, forget about living off a woman!
In Gu Lili's opinion, Li Ershu just doesn't know how good it is to be a kept man!
If he really married Liu Miaoyin, he would have avoided decades of detours.
However, imagination is one thing, and everyone has their own ideas.
Just like Gu Lili now thinks being a kept woman is appealing, but if any man offered her money or property, she wouldn't agree.
Once you're trapped by these substances, your soul will never be free again.
Therefore, she will surely make the same decision as Li Ershu.
Li Ershu walked angrily toward the Liu family's gate, ostensibly angry at what Liu Ying had said, but even angrier at himself for not being good enough.
If he were more capable, he certainly wouldn't feel so bad right now.
Liu Ying shook her head; it seemed that this was the only way.
After leaving the Liu family's house, Li Ershu wandered aimlessly down the street, seemingly lost in thought.
I just felt distracted.
Liu Miaoyin, as if possessed, followed Li Ershu all the way out.
Liu Miaoyin was confined to the inner quarters by Liu Yuanliang since she was a child, and to be honest, she had never gone out alone.
They came out in a hurry with Li Ershu and didn't bring any maids to serve them.
She didn't dare to catch up with Li Ershu, so she could only follow him from a distance.
She followed Li Ershu without realizing that several other people were also secretly following her.
As Liu Miaoyin and Li Ershu walked, they came to a quieter alley.
Suddenly, he was surrounded by several lewd men with ill intentions.
"Little girl, you're out having fun all by yourself? Want us brothers to take you over there for some fun?" Dong Qiang said with a lewd grin.
As they spoke, the group reached out to pull Liu Miaoyin up.
Liu Miaoyin was so frightened that she almost burst into tears. Just as the group was about to succeed, Li Ershu's voice suddenly came from behind her.
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