"I understand what the clan leader means, but after thinking about it, I think it's better to arrange the marriage early. After all, engagement is not marriage, and if something goes wrong, we can still cancel it."
Lian Yi said meaningfully.
After hearing Lian Yi's words, Chief Su's expression improved, and she understood the meaning of the other party's words.
The old patriarch picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea before saying:
"I understand what you mean, but the person you chose to marry is of a low status."
"Patriarch, I know you are thinking about me and the face of the Su family, but it is precisely because the other party is of low status that it is easier to control. If I really set a high-ranking family, not to mention that my current status is not worthy of it, it is easy for the other party to look down on me. If there is a better choice in the future, I will be passive."
Ripple said meaningfully.
"It seems that you are very confident about your future scientific research path."
Chief Su's eyes flashed and he said with a smile.
"Lianyi has studied hard for ten years. I think I have some talent in the imperial examinations. I will definitely live up to the expectations of my family and parents."
Lian Yi said firmly.
“As long as you know what to do, even though you are not the most promising one in the clan, you are the direct descendant of my lineage, and I have high hopes for you.
I am old, and will retire from the position of clan leader in two years. I will try my best to provide you with the greatest help within the limited time."
Chief Su made his own advantages clear and also hinted to Lianyi that she would still need to rely on the tribe before she achieved success.
Lian Yi smiled and agreed, then changed the subject:
"Chief, in order to make things easier in the future, the news of my engagement with Brother Wen has not been spread to anyone. How did you know about this?"
"Child, you are still too young. There is no impenetrable wall in this world. Although you are in mourning at the manor, there are still many people who pay attention to you."
Chief Su said calmly.
"Alas, Lianyi's methods are too immature. Now that the clan leader knows about it, I guess everyone in Qingshan County should know about it. Then I have to adjust my plan."
Lianyi spread her hands helplessly.
"What was your original plan?"
Chief Su asked directly.
"I originally got engaged so that I could legitimately reject some people's attempts to tie me down through marriage, so I didn't intend to make it known to everyone. Now that the news of the engagement has been leaked, I must get married after the mourning period is over."
"There's no rush for this. The provincial examination will be held soon after you finish the mourning period. You can wait until you pass the provincial examination first."
Chief Su said calmly.
Now that I think about it, it’s pretty good to have someone take the position of Lianyi’s fiancé, so that those people don’t have to come to me to plead for her.
"I don't care, I just don't want to be criticized."
"Then we'll see when the time comes. There's always a way to solve the problem."
Afterwards, Lianyi chatted with the tribe leader and the members of her lineage for a while, and then Lianyi invited the tribe members to move to the dining room for lunch, wanting to get rid of these people early.
After Lianyi sat down, An He came over and whispered to Lianyi:
"Miss, the Wen brothers and sisters are back."
Lian Yi nodded, and this time said to the chief of the Su clan at the top:
"Chief, Ming Ge'er is here with his sister. I brought him here to greet the elders."
"Well, bring him here so we can help you take a look."
The Sioux chief nodded.
Lianyi then left the table and went to meet the Wen brothers and sisters.
After Wen Zhaoming returned from the sacrifice with his sister, he was still a little depressed when he heard Lianyi's voice:
"Mingge'er, Yueyue, are you in the room?"
"Ms. Ripple, we are here!"
Yueyue was the first to respond. She always knew who was good to her, so she always smiled whenever she saw Lianyi.
"Miss Lianyi, what's the matter? Just ask someone to tell me, and I'll go directly to see you."
At this time, Wen Zhaoming also put away the expression on his face, took his sister's hand and walked out of the house.
Lian Yi stood outside the door and did not go in, mainly to avoid suspicion, and said:
"Ming Ge, the patriarchs of our Su clan are here and are having lunch. They haven't seen you yet. I want to take you to meet them. They are the elders of my mother's lineage."
"Is it appropriate for me to go like this?"
Wen Zhaoming was a little nervous and stuttered while speaking.
"It's nothing, I just want to meet the elders. They are very curious about what kind of person the man I have identified is."
Ripple said with a smile.
"Then wait for me for a while. I'll change into clothes to meet guests."
Wen Zhaoming pulled at his clothes and decided to change into another set.
"Okay, I'll wait for you here, Yueyue will come with us."
Lianyi said with a smile.
"Then I'll go change my clothes too."
When Wen Zhaoyue heard that she also had to meet Lianyi's elders, she immediately turned around and ran back to the house, asking to change into new clothes.
A quarter of an hour later, the adult and the child went out. Both of them changed into new clothes, obviously wanting to leave a good impression on the Su family.
Lian Yi knew that the two were nervous, so she comforted them as they walked:
"Ming Ge'er, Yue Yue, don't be nervous. Although they are the elders of my Su family, I can be the master of my own family. You just need to be polite and I will take care of the rest."
"Okay, I'll make a note of that."
Wen Zhaoming nodded and responded obediently, taking a deep breath before stepping into the room.
"Clan leader, elders, this is my fiancé Wen Zhaoming, and this is his sister Wen Zhaoyue."
"Wen Zhaoming (Wen Zhaoyue) has met the clan leader and all the elders."
The two of them saluted respectfully, then looked up at the members of the Su family.
In addition to the patriarch, four other members of the Su family came this time, all of whom were members who had business dealings with the original body's mother.
Chief Su looked at the two people who had made no mistakes in etiquette and nodded with satisfaction. When the two raised their heads, she frowned, because Wen Zhaoming's appearance was too rough and did not suit the appearance of a young man in the backyard.
Lianyi seemed not to notice the disdain in the clan leader's eyes. She calmly took the two of them over and introduced the members of the Su family one by one.
After all, they were in Lianyi's territory. Even though he was dissatisfied, Chief Su did not show it. He chatted with the Wen brothers and sisters with a friendly smile.
After the tribesmen had eaten and drunk their fill, Lianyi took Wen Zhaoming and personally escorted them out of Sujiazhuang.
Looking at the carriage going away, Wen Zhaoming sighed and said:
"Ms. Ripple."
"Why are you calling me so unfamiliar? Didn't I tell you to call me Lianyi?"
"Lianyi, the elders in the clan don't seem very satisfied with me. If they let you..."
"They are definitely not happy with you. Not to mention you, they are not very happy with me either. You don't need to worry at all."
Lianyi smiled and waved her hand.
After hearing this, Wen Zhaoming's eyes widened. What did this mean?
"They wanted to choose a suitable husband for me in the clan and tie me to the Su clan. Unfortunately, my mother didn't want to do it, and I was even less willing to do it. That's why the clan leader just found out about my engagement with you and came here to question me."
My dears, I'm very sorry. I took a day off yesterday. Fengling went to the hospital again. This time it was because my mother had a toothache. She went there all morning today. My father accompanied her in the afternoon, so the update is late. I will try to write another chapter before ten o'clock. Thank you for your understanding.
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