Chapter 139 Disagree
Having made up her mind, Li Yingxue looked at Fei'er and said, "Let's do as you say."
As soon as the old lady woke up in the evening, she called the Li couple into her room.
"Yingxue's marriage is bestowed by His Majesty, so she must marry. However, I would like to discuss with you how the marriage should be conducted."
The old lady leaned against the bed and spoke to her son and daughter-in-law, word by word.
Previously, they had inadvertently ruined a major plan, and now that things had come to this, they could only make the most advantageous choice at this moment.
"Mother, that guard only gets a monthly stipend of two or three taels. How will Yingxue survive after she marries into that family?"
It wasn't that Li Daniu was unwilling to marry off his daughter; it was simply that the other party was too incompetent and had no money at all.
"Nonsense. How could a guard in the Crown Prince's residence live on a monthly allowance? Besides, he's right next to the Crown Prince. Who knows how much money his underlings must have slipped into his pocket each month?"
"Does Mother mean that the guard isn't short of money?"
Mrs. Li was still most worried about this. Hearing the old lady's words, her previous dejected look disappeared instantly, replaced by a look of surprise.
Seeing this, the old lady was about to be driven mad by the two of them again. Even at a time like this, they were still thinking about that little bit of money.
She clearly taught them quite a bit, so why were they so easily swayed?
"Alright, now is not the time to talk about this. What I'm thinking is to have Chunxiang marry in place of Yingxue. After this period is over, we'll take Yingxue back to Yuzhou. With Yingxue's qualifications, she's more than qualified to be an official's wife."
Because so much had happened in the past two days, Old Lady Li was unaware of the rumors circulating on the street. If she had known, she would never have said those words.
I disagree.
Outside the door, Li Yingxue was helped in by Fei'er and Chunxiang.
Putting aside the fact that it's impossible for Chunxiang to marry in his place, she would never agree to leave the capital, even if you beat her to death.
Compared to Gu Shuyan, the only thing she can compare to now is that she has always lived in the capital. If she really goes back to the countryside, what will she have to compare with Gu Shuyan?
As the pride of the former eldest daughter of the Gu family, Li Yingxue could not accept this no matter what.
"But if we don't do this, are we really going to let you marry that guard?"
It has to be said that Old Mrs. Li really dotes on this granddaughter. Over the years, the reason why the Li family has been doing better and better, and why her two grandsons were able to pass the imperial examinations, is all thanks to Li Yingxue.
Although things have gone a bit off track, Grandma Li is still doing everything she can to save her granddaughter.
"Grandmother, don't worry. I have my own thoughts. Besides, that guard knows me, so it's impossible for Chunxiang to marry him. If things are exposed, not only will I be in trouble, but our whole family will suffer. So, Grandmother, please don't worry about this. Just focus on getting better!"
Li Yingxue's words showed concern for the old lady and explained that she was willing to marry for the sake of the Li family, which completely won her over.
But isn't that exactly the kind of person Gu Yingxue is? She sells others out and then makes them count the money; she doesn't even spare any scheming when it comes to her own family.
Fei'er lowered her head to hide the cold smile in her eyes, and when she looked up again, she had put on a look of heartache: "Miss, you always think of others like this. When will you think of yourself?"
Sure enough, upon hearing these words, Old Mrs. Li's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and Li Daniu and Mrs. Li even apologized to their daughter.
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