Wei Jiao frowned deeply: "Granny, are you out of your mind? This isn't it, that isn't it, so why am I holding this flower-viewing banquet? Am I just paying money to suffer?"
“My dear girl, think about it, how does Li Chunlan dress each time?”
Upon hearing this, Wei Jiao immediately scoffed, "What else can it be? It's like a wild pheasant that just emerged from the mountains, thinking it can become a phoenix by flying to the top of a tree. In reality, it's just a laughable pheasant."
"Yes, young lady, it's not just you who says so. Most of the noble ladies in Wangjing know what kind of person Li Chunlan is. But whenever there's a banquet, they still send her an invitation. In front of the Lady of Zhongyi Marquis, they dare not say a bad word about her. At most, they might joke around a bit in private, but they can't say anything too harsh. Why do you think that is?"
Wei Jiao frowned even more, and immediately said unhappily, "What else could it be? Naturally, it's because she's the heir apparent of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion. With such a title and the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion behind her, who would dare to cause too much trouble for her? A merchant's daughter, yet she's still so fawned over by everyone, all because she married into a good family!"
She muttered to herself, her eyes showing disdain, but also a hint of envy.
“Young lady, you’re absolutely right. Since you can see things clearly, why not seize the opportunity? Your status is much higher than that of a merchant’s daughter, and the master and madam both think highly of Fourth Master. The Lady of the Marquis is also your aunt. If the two of you get together, it will be a great joy, a double blessing!” Granny Yan grabbed her hand and whispered seductively in her ear.
Wei Jiao immediately blushed deeply; after all, she was an unmarried girl and was still quite shy about this matter.
"Marriage is a matter of parental arrangement and matchmaker's words. Although my parents like my cousin and intend for him to be my husband, they have never mentioned it to me. I guess I haven't reached the age of marriage yet, so they'll wait another two years—"
“Oh dear, my silly girl, how can we wait like this! The position of the Fourth Madam of the Marquis of Zhongyi is coveted by countless people. The matchmakers have been practically wearing down the threshold of the Marquis’s mansion. The girls they are proposing to all have outstanding family backgrounds and appearances. To put it bluntly, compared to those families, Master’s official rank is still a bit too low.”
"Furthermore, although the Lady and the Lady of the Marquis are sisters, they are still considered to be of different statuses, and are natural enemies. I'm afraid they can't get over this hurdle in their hearts and will never be able to speak up."
"By the time you actually speak up, it might be too late! Your marriage is a very important matter that can't be delayed!"
Upon hearing what Granny Yan said, Wei Jiao panicked instantly.
Jiang Chengyi's parents really doted on him, even more than their own son.
Everyone else could see that the Wei family wanted to marry their daughter to Jiang Chengyi, but Wei Jiao had only heard these things from others and had never received a guarantee from her parents.
"Granny Yan, you're right. What should I do? Should I go and mention it to Mother?"
She was uncertain, fearing that the old grudge between her mother and aunt might prevent her from marrying her fourth cousin.
You should know that she had been teased by people since she was old enough to understand. Although she denied it at the time and even scolded those people for talking nonsense, these thoughts had been deeply imprinted in her heart.
She did indeed see Jiang Chengyi as her future husband.
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