Chapter 601, Disagree
The news that Zhu Qiyun got lost in the courtyard and was finally sent back by Yan Wenjie reached Mrs. Li's ears early the next morning.
After Madam Li confirmed again and again that Zhu Qiyun and Yan Wenjie's meeting was accidental and not intentional on either side, she smiled and said, "That girl from the Zhu family is quite brave."
When Daohua came over, she just heard these words: "Who is so brave?"
Mrs. Li smiled and told the story of Zhu Qiyun's chance encounter with Yan Wenjie and how she expressed her feelings to Yan Wenjie on the spot.
After hearing this, Daohua's face was filled with admiration: "Miss Zhu is very good at seizing opportunities. If Second Brother is really moved by her words, even if Second Aunt doesn't agree to this marriage because she broke off the engagement before, if Second Brother himself is willing, the result may be different.
As a mother, there are very few who can overcome their own sons.
Madam Li hesitated. "Isn't this Miss Zhu being a little too calculating?"
Daohua shook her head: "If she knows how to fight for her own happiness and doesn't hinder others, then even if she has some calculations, it's harmless."
Madam Li nodded. "You know what? This Miss Zhu is really a good match for Wenjie. The people in the Second House are all clever but lack wisdom. They should find someone who knows how to weigh things and know when to stop to lead them."
As he spoke, a sigh appeared on his face.
"This Miss Zhu is unlucky. If her father were still alive, her marriage wouldn't be so difficult. First of all, that banker would never dare to cancel the engagement so easily."
After seeing what happened to Zhu Qiyun, Daohua gained a deeper understanding of the serious consequences of having an engagement broken off in ancient times. No matter who was right or wrong, as long as an engagement was broken off, it would be a huge stain.
Like Zhu Qiyun, you can tell she's a good girl just by standing outside, but because her engagement was broken off, she was pushed by her clan members to marry a fool. If she really gets married, her life will be ruined.
Seeing that it was already dawn, Mrs. Li took Daohua to the old lady's yard.
At the same time, the second branch of the Yan family.
After Sun learned that Zhu Qiyun's engagement had been broken off, she immediately flew into a rage in the room: "Don't bully me like that! My Wenjie is a clean and honest young man, and this ragtag woman whose engagement was broken off dares to try to get involved with him? He's dreaming about his future!"
After hearing this, Yan Wenjie, who came to pay his respects, immediately frowned: "Mom, what are you talking about? Even if you don't agree, there is no need to say such things to other girls."
Seeing her son contradict her, Sun became even more furious. "What's wrong with you? Didn't I feel sorry for you? Look at yourself. Ever since you were approached for a marriage, how many people have rejected you? Now, even those who have been rejected dare to pursue you. Aren't you disgusted?"
Yan Wenjie couldn't help but retort again: "You are the one who was rejected, not me."
Sun choked and said, "I'm going to ask for your hand in marriage. If you reject me, wouldn't that be rejecting you?"
Yan Wenjie muttered, "But I'm not trying to be so high-minded as to marry the daughters of wealthy families." Then, his face pleaded, "Mother, I haven't even achieved any honors, so please stop eyeing those girls from official families. They won't be interested in me, so why humiliate yourself?"
Sun was furious and patted Yan Wenjie on the head. "Can you be a little more ambitious? Look at the families that Wenxiu and Wenkai are looking for in-laws. They are all brothers from the same family. You can't be much worse than them, right?"
Seeing that Sun was comparing him to his eldest brother and fourth brother again, Yan Wenjie was very annoyed and said in a somewhat aggressive tone: "Mom, can you please not compare me with my eldest brother and others in the future? I am just like this. Even if you compare me again, I can't compare with my eldest brother and others."
"What are you arguing about so early in the morning? I heard your voices before I even entered the yard."
Yan Zhiyuan walked in from outside with an unhappy look on his face.
Sun glanced at him sideways: "Are you still concerned about your son's marriage? You're always running around, whether you have something to do or not. I really don't know what you're doing socializing."
Yan Zhiyuan said perfunctorily, "As a woman, you don't understand what's going on outside."
Yan Wenjie frowned: "Dad, you didn't come back to sleep last night?" As he said that, he took a look at the clothes on his father. He remembered that his father was not wearing this outfit yesterday.
Seeing his son's inquiring eyes, Yan Zhiyuan felt a little guilty, but he quickly changed the subject: "What's wrong with Wenjie's marriage? Isn't your sister-in-law helping you choose one? Why get angry so early in the morning?"
Sun angrily recounted Zhu Qiyun's story, "Look, Master. My eldest sister-in-law's own sons were either engaged to daughters from earl families or daughters from established aristocratic families, and yet when it came to our Wenjie, he actually broke off the engagement. How can I not be angry?"
Hearing this, Yan Wenjie was a little annoyed and said, "Mother, what you said is a bit too much. Madam Zhu came to visit, and my aunt didn't know her purpose beforehand. Besides, she didn't force you to agree to this marriage. Do you have the nerve to say this?"
Yan Yihan, who had been sitting quietly beside him, couldn't help but speak up: "Mom, my aunt is very concerned about my second brother's marriage. Doesn't she always accompany you every time you go to see a girl?"
Seeing that her son and daughter were not on her side, Sun was furious. She pointed at them and said angrily, "Just turn your elbows outward. I don't want to bother with you anymore."
After hearing what happened, Yan Zhiyuan also felt that it was not good for the girl to break off the engagement. After thinking for a while, he said, "If you don't agree, go talk to your sister-in-law. Why are you getting angry here?"
Yan Yihan moved her lips. She thought Miss Zhu was a good person, but unfortunately, her parents would not listen to her.
Afterwards, the second family went to the old lady's yard.
Seeing Madam Li already sitting in the room, Sun said directly, "Sister-in-law, I will not agree to let Wenjie introduce a girl who has broken off an engagement."
Madam Li glanced at the sullen Sun, then at Yan Zhiyuan, who showed his approval, and said with a faint smile, "You are the one marrying your daughter-in-law. It's up to you whether you agree or not. I am just here to give you some advice."
Hearing this, Sun's complexion looked better.
Old Lady Yan frowned and looked at Madam Sun: "What kind of beauty are you trying to find for Wenjie? He's been to so many girls before and none of them satisfied me. I think Miss Zhu is pretty good."
Sun said dissatisfiedly: "Mother, that girl broke off the engagement before. How can we marry someone like her to Wenjie?"
Old Lady Yan snorted: "If there hadn't been any marriage proposal, do you think Miss Zhu would be interested in Wen Jie given her conditions?"
Daohua noticed Yan Wenjie's expression change, and quickly smiled and said, "Grandma, this is called fate. There are so many good girls and good boys in the world. Those who can get together are all at the right time, in the right place, and met the right person. Maybe there are better conditions, but good conditions don't mean they are suitable."
Old Mrs. Yan also noticed that what she had just said might hurt her second grandson, so she quickly echoed Daohua's words and said, "Yes, yes, that's what I meant." As she spoke, she nodded affirmatively to Yan Wenjie.
Seeing the old lady like this, Yan Wenjie wanted to laugh. He thought, although the old lady was a little partial, she was still good to him, her grandson. At least she cared about his feelings.
Sun hummed aside and said, "Anyway, I don't agree."
(End of this chapter)
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