Chapter 211: Become a Disciple
"Young Master Xu truly loves you deeply. You're so happy you're speechless. So it's settled then!"
The matchmaker said a lot without even taking a breath, and directly made the decision for Su Anrong.
"But you should also understand that you are not worthy of Master Xu with your conditions. Since he has already made so many concessions, you can't make any more demands on the betrothal gift."
"When you get married, you won't need this house anymore. It's better to add it to your dowry and take it with you, so that those women in the backyard of the Xu Mansion won't look down on you..."
Su Anrong listened to the matchmaker chattering on for a long time with an expressionless face. She arranged her people, money and even real estate clearly, and sneered.
She put the teacup in her hand down heavily on the table.
"Stop talking, I refuse."
He doesn't talk much, but every word he speaks is clear, leaving no room for the other party to misunderstand or pretend to be confused.
The matchmaker's smile froze on her face:
"You...what did you say? Didn't you understand? The one who wants to marry you is the eldest son of Minister Xu of the Ministry of Works!"
"For a commoner like you to marry into an official family and become his legal wife is a blessing you've earned in eight lifetimes! Miss Su, you should think carefully about your own status!"
Su Anrong sneered:
"The Minister Xu you're talking about is nearly sixty years old, and his eldest son is already in his forties. He's a drunkard, a playboy, and a gambler. He has over a dozen concubines in his backyard, and he's tortured three of his wives to death!"
"You consider marrying someone like this a blessing? Why don't you give this blessing to your own daughter?"
Aunt Li was so embarrassed that she slammed the table and said angrily:
"Su Anrong, don't be so shameless! Master Xu is older, but if it weren't for this, how could you, a divorced woman who can't bear children, take advantage of him?"
"Don't you even look at your own situation? A decent woman is actually asking for a divorce from her husband with such a shameless face. The news has spread all over the streets. Who would dare to marry you?"
"There are plenty of young men, but none of them would be interested in you!"
Su Anrong smiled sarcastically:
"Oh, so what if they don't like you? You can't live without a man, and I, Su Anrong, don't want one!"
"I, Su Anrong, have my own property and the ability to make money. I don't have to worry about my husband and my evil mother-in-law anymore. Since the divorce, I have been living a very comfortable life!"
"Now that I have a daughter, I am already content. Even if I never marry again in my life, I will not jump into the fire pit! You can let Master Xu find someone else!"
After that, she stood up and said coldly:
"see a visitor out!"
"You... you simply don't know what's good for you!" Aunt Li pointed at her with a stern look on her face. "You even dared to reject the Xu family's proposal. I want to see how long you can hold on to this!"
The door was pushed open with a bang, accompanied by the little kid's angry cry:
"Bad Yin! Don't bully Liang Qin!"
Tongtong ran over and threw herself into Su Anrong's arms.
"Don't marry a cold bride! This woman is bad, she will be in big trouble!" The little kid said while making faces at Aunt Li.
"You are a girl who wants to pay money, so who are you talking about?" Aunt Li was so angry that she jumped up and down.
Su Anrong's face darkened:
"Kick her out and don't let her in again!"
It’s okay if he talks about himself, but she can’t tolerate anyone daring to scold her daughter!
Immediately, a servant rushed in to chase them away, and Aunt Li left cursing.
Yun Qingqing noticed that Aunt Li gave Su Anrong a sinister look before she left.
She pinched her fingers and squinted her eyes.
"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you." Su Anrong sighed, "Maybe you think I'm ungrateful, but I really don't feel like thinking about getting married anymore."
Yun Qingqing raised her eyebrows:
"If you don't want to get married, then don't get married. What's wrong with that? Why don't you know what's good for you?"
Su Anrong was stunned:
"You really think so?"
Ever since she frequently rejected various marriage proposals, she had heard the prince's slanderous gossip about her, saying that she was a divorced woman, had high standards, and deserved to be rejected by anyone.
Although I always appear to be unshakable, I can't help but care in my heart.
Yun Qingqing saw through her thoughts and smiled calmly:
"The people who said those things are just jealous of you, a woman, being able to live a prosperous life on your own. They feel unbalanced and helpless, so they try to use words to belittle you and try to bring you down. Ultimately, they are nothing but pitiful and hateful."
"And there are men like Mr. Xu, who only relies on his father being an official. He's useless himself, and only cares about a woman's beauty, virtue, and even money. He takes advantage of her and acts condescendingly, pretending to be giving alms. Anyone who actually agrees to his marriage proposal is mentally ill, isn't he?"
Su Anrong nodded repeatedly, with a bright look on his face:
"Yes! That's right, you've hit the nail on the head!"
"It's obviously him, he's not worthy of Liang Qin! Humph!" Tongtong's baby voice made both of them laugh.
This incident was just a minor episode and was soon forgotten by Su Anrong.
Su Anrong had no objection to Yun Qingqing's proposal of a gift for becoming a disciple.
But Xiaodouding raised an objection.
"It's too simple, not grand enough!" The baby pouted when he learned that all he had to do was kowtow three times and offer a cup of tea, and that was it.
How could such a simple ceremony be worthy of the identity of the Tongyun Divine Beast? She wouldn't do it!
Yun Qingqing let out a long "Oh":
"If you want to be solemn, then you have to bathe and fast for 49 consecutive days. Do you know what fasting means?"
Looking at the little kid's confused eyes, Yun Qingqing smiled meaningfully:
"You can only eat vegetarian food, no meat at all!"
The doll opened its mouth and was stunned.
No meat for 49 days!
Yun Qingqing pressed the corners of her mouth and said seriously:
"If you can't resist and start eating meat during this period, all your efforts will be wasted, and you'll have to start fasting all over again..."
"Father Xi—disciple kowtows to Father Xi!"
Bang bang bang.
Tongyun knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times to Yun Qingqing without saying a word. Then she got up swiftly, ran to the table, and stretched out her little hand to reach for the teapot.
Unfortunately, when she raised her hand, it was only as high as the table leg and she couldn't reach it. Her face turned red with anxiety and she looked eagerly at the little maid standing beside her.
The little maidservant smiled secretly and poured her a cup of tea, and the baby ran back to Yun Qingqing.
"Father Xi, have some tea!"
Yun Qingqing looked at the half-spilt tea and almost laughed out loud.
But she still pretended to cough, took the teacup seriously and drank it all.
"Well, the ceremony is over! My dear disciple, this is the apprenticeship gift from Master."
She rummaged through her sleeves, pulled out a small wooden box, handed it over, and said with a smile:
"See if you like it?"
Tongtong sniffed, immediately took the box and opened it, smiling so much that her eyes narrowed into slits.
"I like it! Thank you, Father Xi~!"
Su Anrong looked carefully and saw more than ten candies inside.
Then she looked at her daughter who opened a candy and ate it happily, and then held the box tightly, and she couldn't help but feel surprised.
"This kid loves meat the most and doesn't eat much candy. She really likes you as her master!"
Su Anrong just thought that Wawa liked her master, so whatever she gave her was good.
Yun Qingqing smiled but said nothing.
There is a lot of secrets in this box. She took great care to prepare it specifically for Tongyun.
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