People who are prone to infidelity will change their minds, regardless of whether they are engaged or not.
Even after marriage, one can still divorce and remarry. How much more so for a mere engagement?
"Mother knows that if a person really changes their mind, an engagement is useless. But Father and Mother just want peace of mind."
Madam Lin bit her lip, not saying those words aloud.
Getting engaged will at least shut those people up!
Why should her perfectly good daughter be criticized by those people?
"mother!"
Lin Xiran felt helpless.
She understood all her mother's worries!
Can……
“Mother, that’s not fair to Erchuan. I can’t say he’ll make a decision after two years of marriage proposal just because I don’t want people to gossip! Two years is just the right amount of time, enough for us to get to know each other.”
Lin Xiran really thought this was a good thing.
But she also understood her mother's worries and helplessness.
only……
People shouldn't be so selfish.
Why should I only think about her?
"How do you know Chi Erchuan will disagree if you haven't even asked him?"
“If I ask, he will definitely agree.”
Lin Xiran said this.
Once you ask, it's no longer about seeking the other person's opinion, but about directly telling them what to do!
Looking at her resolute daughter, Madam Lin sighed and finally gave in.
"It's all my fault, Mother is clearly..."
"Mother, don't apologize. You are the best mother in the world. If it weren't for your forgiveness, how could I feel so at ease right now?"
Although Lin Xiran did not agree with her mother's idea, she understood all her mother's helplessness!
"Xiran! Your mother is heartbroken for you."
Madam Lin couldn't stop her tears from flowing.
So many years have passed, but just thinking about what happened back then, and the criticisms people have made of her daughter behind her back all these years, makes her tremble with anger.
"Alright, alright, Mother, after the mourning period ends in two years, Erchuan and I will get married, and then no one will say anything anymore."
"Uh-huh."
The mother and daughter ate together, talked for a while, and then went to sleep.
When Lin Xiran woke up the next day, she remembered that she needed to tell her mother that she was going to visit Chi's parents that day.
"Then I'll go with you."
“Mother, if you go, it will have a different meaning, like this…”
"Miss, Miss! A matchmaker has come outside!"
A servant suddenly appeared, interrupting Lin Xiran's words.
Madam Lin was extremely surprised: "A matchmaker? Who is she arranging the marriage for?"
Over the years, it's not that no one has proposed marriage to me.
But they are either notorious playboys or good-for-nothing spendthrifts!
There are even men in their forties and fifties who want to remarry!
So when Madam Lin heard the servants say that, her first thought was that it was those people again!
"I...I don't know. I told you as soon as I saw it."
"You silly girl! Never mind, I'll go take a look."
The yard outside the living room was filled with red boxes!
Each one was a red camphor wood chest tied with red silk ribbons!
"Oh my, Madam Lin, what a joyous occasion! I've come today on behalf of Lord Chi to propose marriage!"
A plump matchmaker, with a head full of red flowers, came running over with a beaming smile.
As he ran, the flesh on his body trembled.
However, the gift looks festive.
"Great news, Madam Lin! This Lord Chi is a promising young man, a truly exceptional gentleman! Look at this entire courtyard, it's all betrothal gifts prepared by Lord Chi's parents!"
Matchmaker Jia has been a matchmaker for twenty years, but this is the first time she has ever seen such a grand gesture just for a marriage proposal!
Not to mention the silver!
"Hello, Madam Lin, I am Chi Erchuan's mother. My silly son heard you were coming yesterday and kept urging us to come and propose marriage!"
He said a marriage proposal is only formal when the elders are present! Otherwise, he would have proposed long ago!
Aunt Chi said with a smile.
Although she was all smiles, the dark circles under Aunt Chi's eyes were undeniable.
Noticing Madam Lin looking at her dark circles, Aunt Chi quickly explained, "It's not that my son is just acting on a whim. We were originally planning to go back to Pinghe Town today."
He suddenly said he wanted to propose marriage, so his father and I had to work through the night to figure out what we should prepare for the proposal, and then rush to the city early the next morning to make the arrangements!
"It was a bit rushed, and some things may not have been prepared thoroughly. Please forgive me, Madam Lin."
Even now, Aunt Chi's head is still buzzing.
At such an advanced age, how could one not feel dizzy and lightheaded after such a shock and such hard work?
Having a son is a real pain!
"You must have had a long night. Come, let's go to the living room, sit down, and have a cup of tea."
Madam Lin was very satisfied.
The old woman before me, though clearly a villager, was simple and unpretentious, and she cared so much for her daughter! That was enough!
After all, it's really difficult to get a mother-in-law to accept her daughter-in-law's remarkable past.
"Auntie, come and rest for a while. Erchuan is really something..."
Lin Xiran and her daughter greeted Aunt Chi as they entered the living room.
After drinking the hot tea, Aunt Chi felt warm inside.
The matchmaker smiled and spoke auspicious words.
He was dismissed by Madam Lin in just a few words, and the reward money was naturally not small.
Seeing this, the matchmaker knew that the deal was done and the two families would have to discuss things themselves, so she took the money and left without hesitation.
"Look at Erchuan, that child is really something!" Madam Lin said with a hint of complaint, but she couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.
This child is so sensible!
They must have guessed the purpose of her trip and knew what Xi Ran was thinking, which is why they came to propose marriage without consulting Xi Ran!
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