"Since you have figured it out, we will not interfere. I will go to the Li family to propose marriage for you tomorrow."

Du Jingyi knew it had to be quick, but he didn't expect it to be so soon. Sister-in-law Liu was still in shock, but Ping'er seemed to understand and nodded and said.

"Just follow Uncle Six's instructions."

"Um."

After Gu Shaoyu and Du Jingyi left, the mother and son returned to Lanmingyuan. After entering and sitting down, Shang Zhiping poured his mother a cup of hot tea, and then seeing that she was still a little dazed, he asked a question.

"What happened to mother?"

Sister-in-law Liu held her son's hand, still with some worry in her eyes, and then said.

"Ping'er, are you going to decide on your life so soon? Are you really not going to think about it again? Mother thinks you and the second young lady are more suitable."

Shang Zhiping thought his mother was worried about something and was still thinking about it for a long time, so he patted his mother's hand with a slight smile and then said.

"Is it appropriate for a mother to just see her son speak a few words to her?"

"It's better to have something to say than nothing to say."

"How does mother know that her son and the eldest lady have nothing to say to each other? After Uncle Six goes to arrange the marriage tomorrow, I will naturally have something to say to the eldest lady."

After Shang Zhiping finished speaking, he saw that his mother's expression had not improved, so he lowered his brows and asked.

"Mother, do you think that the eldest daughter of the Li family has a righteous mind and might have a stubborn temper in the future? Is that why you are so worried?"

Seeing that he had spoken, Liu no longer concealed it.

"Ah, I know that the Duke's Mansion will have to be supported in the future, and the eldest lady will be more suitable. But your sixth aunt also said that you and the second lady have more similar personalities. You have been depressed enough in the past ten years. If you still can't have someone who understands your feelings and has a similar temperament to accompany you in the next few decades, wouldn't you be tied to the Duke's Mansion for the rest of your life? Mother naturally doesn't want that. Besides, your sixth uncle and sixth aunt are very capable now. With their help, there will be some buffer time when you can stand on your own completely, so..."

Every word Liu said was for the sake of her son. Shang Zhiping was grateful for his mother's concern, but he had listened to his mother for more than ten years, and this time, he wanted to make his own decision.

Therefore, he still firmly chose the eldest daughter of the Li family.

"Don't worry, mother. I will live a good life and respect you, my uncle, my aunt, and my uncle."

After hearing his words, Liu no longer insisted and clapped her hands and said.

"Mother has already prepared the betrothal gifts for your marriage. There are some left by your grandmother, some earned by your father, and some extra money given by your sixth uncle and sixth aunt. In addition, the shop has made good profits in the past few years, so we will definitely make it a decent one and will not let the eldest daughter of the Li family suffer any loss!"

With the hope of getting a new bride, sister-in-law Liu finally found something new to do, so she quickly came out of her sad mood and immediately went to prepare the betrothal gift list.

She only has this one son, and she must make sure that he is well-fed, so that the Li family can have face and outsiders can see that they, an orphan and a widow, have earned a good future! Seeing his mother's excitement and busyness, Shang Zhiping also smiled happily.

He had never dared to imagine such a situation before, but now, he was determined to use this as a foundation to move forward. Since he would be the future head of the Duke's Mansion, he had to manage the glory of the Duke's Mansion well!

In Lanming Courtyard, both mother and son were eagerly waiting for the marriage to be completed. However, in Xitang Courtyard, Du Jingyi was still a little confused as to why Ping'er chose the eldest daughter of the Li family.

As a result, Gu Shaoyu put down the teacup and started to explain to her.

"Ping'er suffered a tragedy in her childhood, so she doesn't really care about those things that are too romantic. If the second daughter of the Li family had met Ping'er, who grew up in glory, they would have been a match made in heaven. But now, I also think that the eldest daughter of the Li family is more suitable. Sometimes, warming up a person's heart does not necessarily require passion. Tender companionship is also a good way."

After hearing this, Du Jingyi finally understood, so he smiled faintly and said.

"I was too naive. I thought Ping'er was gentle and would be more suitable for a lady who liked to be lively. Now it seems that they can live in harmony with each other."

"That's what the lady said."

Then, Gu Shaoyu added another sentence.

"Not everyone is like you and me. Being married for many years is still as sweet as honey."

Du Jingyi was a little frightened when he heard his general say sweet words out of the blue, and Gu Shaoyu obviously didn't expect his wife to have such an expression, and he was also a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, his skin color was darker, so his blushing was not noticeable, but when he tugged at his collar and then took another sip of tea, his anxiety was still exposed.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Seeing him like this, Du Jingyi couldn't help laughing, then he took his hand and said something to help.

"That's what the General said!"

Gu Shaoyu knew what she meant, so he reached out and patted her head, then smiled dotingly and let it go.

The next day, the sky was bright and the clouds were beautiful, and the morning glow seemed to know that something good was happening, so it was so beautiful.

Facing the morning glow, Gu Shaoyu, Du Jingyi, sister-in-law Liu and Shang Zhiping all appeared at the Li family. Although the Li family was caught off guard, they also knew the purpose of their visit.

Being able to be valued by Gu Shaoyu so much, meeting him on the first day and visiting him on the second day, was considered an honor for the Li family. Therefore, everyone in the Li family was happy about this upcoming marriage.

"I am a rough man and don't understand those roundabout ways of speaking. Today I brought my wife, sister-in-law and nephew to your house just to propose a marriage for my nephew on behalf of your family. I hope that Lord Li will approve this marriage for my sake."

Gu Shaoyu was quite direct. Du Jingyi laughed earnestly beside him, but he still felt that his general was too quick. He hadn't even had a sip of tea when he entered the room, but he was so direct. He didn't know if it would scare the people of the Li family.

However, to her surprise, Lord Li was also a quick-witted person. After seeing this and exchanging a glance with his wife, he laughed out loud.

"Okay, okay. I think this child is a good one. Now that he can be my son-in-law, it is naturally a good fate for our two families to get along well."

The marriage between the two families had been discussed long ago. The wife of the Minister had been visiting her parents' home for this purpose. They had also understood the interests involved, so there was no need to say more about the marriage. It was settled. (End of this chapter)