As a result, these words convinced the matchmaker that Ye Jinlin was unwilling because she didn't want a stepmother.
He immediately became sarcastic, "Ye Zhiqing, we can't be so selfish. You're about to get married, but you're still holding onto your father and not letting him get married. Isn't it because you're afraid your stepmother will give you another brother and you won't get a share of the family property? But don't you think about how pitiful your father is, all alone? Are you trying to make the Ye family line die out?"
Ye Zhiyu laughed in anger: "What, does having a son make you so noble? I respect my father's decision. It's your business to speculate about our family's affairs. If he wants to marry, I'm happy. If he doesn't want to, I support him. Whether he gives me the family property or not, I will take care of him in his old age and see him off in death. You don't need to worry about it."
Besides, even if I covet my dad's wealth, so what? My grandfather didn't say anything from inside the house. Why are you, a gossip, making such fuss? It's like the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is.
The matchmaker was a well-known figure in the surrounding villages, always treated well and well whenever she visited someone's home, yet today she was repeatedly turned down.
He was even lectured by a little girl, and he was furious.
"What do you know, you little brat? If no one in your Ye family can carry on the family line and bring honor to your ancestors, you are a sinner."
"fart!!!"
Before Ye Zhiyu could retort, Old Master Ye roared and came out of Lu Chen's room.
With a stern face, a person who has come down from the battlefield naturally exudes a murderous aura, which is not usually apparent, but will be revealed when angry.
The matchmaker's legs went weak, and she almost couldn't stand up.
Grandpa Ye braced his cane on the ground and narrowed his eyes: "You just said that my Zhiyu is a sinner. Do you know that the children of martyrs will not tolerate your slander and insults?"
A sharp gaze fell upon her, and the matchmaker was speechless.
"You say it's about continuing the family line and bringing glory to one's ancestors. So many people died on the battlefield, and many families even became extinct. According to you, they were all sinners. They shouldn't have been protecting their homes and country, but should have been afraid of death and just wanted to preserve their own lineage?"
Seeing the matchmaker's pale face, he withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and changed the subject: "What my Zhiyu said is very true. The emperor is not worried, but the eunuch is."
In the end, the matchmaker fled in panic. As she stepped over the threshold, she tripped over something in the air and fell flat on her face.
The people behind couldn't help but laugh.
"Grandpa is awesome!" Ye Zhiyu cheered, raising her hands.
The old man raised his head, looking quite arrogant.
Tian Hongfang: "Pah, serves you right, what a piece of trash."
"However, we haven't told anyone that your father is widowed. How did they find out?"
Ye Zhiyu had also thought about this problem. "Auntie, we're not the only ones who know about this. You forgot that there are two other people at the educated youth settlement who know a lot about our family."
Ye Jinlin frowned: "That kid Fu Tingshen is getting more and more annoying."
Ye Zhiyu smiled and said, "This time it wasn't him who did it; it's most likely that Li Xi."
Thinking back to when her daughter and Li Xi were still friends, and her daughter came to visit, her eyes revealing greed, she glanced sideways at Ye Zhiyu.
"Your taste is truly hard to describe."
No sooner had he finished speaking than he was struck on the leg with a stick. It was Old Master Ye: "How dare you talk about my granddaughter like that? Even though it's true, it's wrong of you to say it out loud."
Ye Jinlin compromised: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more."
After making light of the situation, Ye Zhiyu went to find Ye Jinlin alone. When she saw him, she was holding a photo of her mother, Su Yuexi.
My grandfather once said that my mother's name contained the character "Xi," which brought him hope and wished her safety.
Fate plays tricks on people.
"dad."
Ye Jinlin wiped his face, then turned around with a smile, "What's wrong?"
Ye Zhiyu sat down next to him and took the photo from his hand.
She said softly, "What I just said is true. If you want to marry me, I agree. Mom also hopes you'll be happy..."
Her words were interrupted, and Ye Jinlin said firmly, "I don't want that, I only want your mother."
Ye Zhiyu nodded and gently hugged him.
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The matchmaker quickly informed those interested of Ye Jinlin's attitude.
Some families were still persistent and wanted her to act as a matchmaker, but the matchmaker repeatedly refused.
Just kidding, that old man elevated a simple marriage proposal to the national level; she must be crazy to continue.
She refused to go no matter what, leaving behind the message: "You can find someone else, or do it yourselves, don't drag her into it."
Despite their dissatisfaction with her, these people dared not offend her, because they would need her to introduce their children to potential partners in the future.
But that doesn't mean they've given up. The old man rarely comes to a place like this, so he always wants to go out for a stroll. Ye Jinlin naturally follows along, and that's how he gets all sorts of romantic encounters.
After so many scenes, Ye Jinlin urged him to get engaged quickly, as he couldn't stay here for even a day longer.
The old man stopped accompanying him and let Lu Chen go with him, while he stayed at the Lu family home every day.
These thoughtful individuals also accelerated the engagement process between Ye Zhiyu and Lu Chen.
Although feudal superstitions are no longer popular, people still want to choose an auspicious day for good things, as long as they don't say it out loud.
On the day of the engagement, Ye Jinlin got completely drunk. He looked at the three turns and one sound prepared by the Lu family, the thirty-two legs, and Lu Chen also brought over a bankbook.
He knew his daughter had made a good choice this time.
The day after the engagement, Ye Jinlin left with Old Master Ye.
Ye Zhiyu was somewhat reluctant to part with him; Ye Jinlin was actually quite similar to her father, Tiandao.
He patted her head and said, "You're getting married in June, then we'll see each other again. Your maternal grandfather's family will be there too, it'll be very soon."
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