Chapter 562 Wooden Fish Head
Madam Ji felt like she was going to be driven crazy by her daughter. Over the years, the old lady had repeatedly tried to stop Meng Wei from marrying into a high-ranking family.
Now that the old woman has finally stopped interfering, Meng Wei is finally able to marry her daughter to her nephew, but she says she doesn't want to marry him.
Madam Meng was very excited, but Master Meng raised his hand and asked again, "Are you interested in that young master of the Marquis's mansion?"
Meng Wei has always been a well-mannered and obedient child, so it was strange that she would say such things today. In addition, when Madam Meng mentioned that she had encountered the Ji family, after thinking about it, Master Meng had no choice but to make this guess.
When her father asked her about this, Meng Wei felt a little embarrassed. But for her own sake, she nodded.
"Yes, I like the eldest son of the Gu family. I've liked him ever since my grandmother first brought me to the Gu family."
Meng Wei's words surprised both Master Meng and Madam Meng, and they took a liking to her from that moment on. Even so, she didn't reveal her feelings at all, nor did she try to curry favor with the Marquis's family by following the old lady's lead.
"Alright, you can go back now!"
Master Meng waved his hand. Madam Meng wanted to say something to Meng Wei, but seeing Master Meng's expression, she ultimately said nothing.
"Master, you don't really want Wei'er to marry into the Marquis's mansion, do you? You know what kind of situation the Marquis of Yi'an's mansion is. If we send Wei'er into the eye of the storm, how can our Wei'er have a good life?"
The Gu family is indeed highly sought after by others, possessing status, imperial favor, and wealth. However, if the court were to undergo changes, the Gu family would be at the center of the storm, stirring up countless waves.
“Of course we can’t let Wei’er enter the Marquis’s mansion. Although we also hold the title of Earl’s mansion, how big is the gap between us and the Earl’s mansion in reality! If Wei’er enters the Earl’s mansion, people will say that she is currying favor with the powerful, and if Wei’er is bullied, how can we stand up for her?”
Master Meng clearly didn't like Meng Wei marrying into the Gu family either. Madam Meng breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this. "But why didn't you just tell Wei'er directly, Master?"
"Didn't you see Wei'er's expression? She must be deeply in love with that young master of the Gu family. If you had directly expressed your disapproval just now, given Wei'er's personality, do you think she would have let it go so easily?"
Meng Wei is indeed good-natured, but that's only within the bounds of what you can't cross. If she makes a decision, it's fine if you go along with her, but if you go against her, that girl will definitely do something you never expected.
Thinking of this, Madam Meng stopped talking.
She knew her own daughter best, and Meng Wei had indeed shown some determination just now.
"Then what should we do?" Madam Meng was at a loss for what to do.
Master Meng glanced at his wife and sighed, "Let's leave it at that for now! I'll find some time to talk to my sister-in-law and ask her to postpone the matter of the two children."
Madam Meng was too embarrassed to contact her sister-in-law again, but that was all she could do now.
If they were to arrange the marriage privately, Madam Meng was worried that Meng Wei would find out and cause a scene, which would make both families look bad.
While the Meng couple were discussing the matter, Madam Ji was overjoyed.
"Shu'er, your method is really good. It caught the other party off guard. Now Madam Meng has agreed to come over for tea next time!"
The Ji family believed that as long as the other party was willing to come to the Gu family for tea, there was still some room for negotiation.
"Mother, don't be too happy yet. Madam Meng just didn't realize what was going on. Once she does, I believe she will soon be able to guess our family's intentions."
Although Gu Shuyan had never met Madam Meng, just as Ji Shi said, Madam Meng could not be a brainless person if she could raise a daughter like Meng Wei.
Given Ji's overly friendly behavior just now, the other party would certainly not believe that Ji's enthusiasm stemmed from an instant connection with her. Therefore, ultimately, this matter still lies with Meng Wei.
Upon hearing Gu Shuyan's words, Yun Yichen couldn't help but glance at her. Previously, seeing Gu Shuyan's energetic demeanor, Yun Yichen had assumed she hadn't considered these things; now it seemed he had underestimated his little wife.
"Don't worry, your father and I will figure something out. But you'll have to talk to your older brother and give him a good talking to, and give that blockhead a good talking to."
Upon hearing Ji Shi compare Gu Renjie to a wooden fish head, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but burst out laughing on the spot.
If Gu Renjie heard this, he would definitely be speechless.
The next day, after having lunch with Yun Yichen, Gu Shuyan went to the Marquis's residence to find Gu Renjie.
Ji Shi personally went to the Meng family to deliver the invitation.
"Big brother, what are you busy with?"
As soon as Gu Shuyan walked in, she started to strike up a conversation.
Gu Renjie glanced at her and asked, "So, what do you want from me this time?"
Gu Shuyan arrived so early, with such an innocent smile. Gu Renjie knew with his toes that she was about to trick him again.
"Why do you say that, brother? It's as if I'm asking you for something every time I come to you!"
Gu Shuyan pouted, looking at me as if to say, "You've misunderstood me."
Gu Renjie was at his wits' end with her, so he could only ask again, "Then may I ask, Madam Yun, what brings you here at this hour?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Shuyan grinned and leaned over, tugging at Gu Renjie's sleeve and shaking it. "Brother, what do you think about me and Mother finding you a wife?"
"Whose daughter have you taken a fancy to this time?"
Gu Renjie didn't show any annoyance on his face, but he clearly had a bit of helplessness in his eyes. His biggest headache right now was his marriage.
It was one thing for the Ji family to be busy with things all the time before, but now even his younger sister is getting involved. This is going to give him a terrible headache!
"No one else, just Sister Mengwei."
As Gu Shuyan spoke, she intently watched Gu Renjie's expression. Sure enough, upon hearing Meng Wei's name, Gu Renjie's face showed a rare blank expression, and even his hands paused for a moment.
"How could it be her?" Gu Renjie asked, unusually.
Gu Shuyan simply explained the purpose of Ji Shi's invitation to Meng Wei last time. She also told Gu Renjie about everything that had happened today in detail.
Gu Shuyan originally intended not to tell Gu Renjie about the Meng family's plans, but considering Gu Renjie's reaction, she felt it was better to let him know now.
As expected, Gu Renjie became angry when he heard that the Meng family was interested in arranging a marriage between them and the Fu family.
“Now that others have already made their plans, why are you and your mother still making a fuss? You are not allowed to bother Miss Meng anymore.”
"But what can we do? Mother has already gone to the Meng family, and she's probably about to enter their gates now." Gu Shuyan looked very troubled.
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