After she finished speaking, she glanced at Dong Nianmei.
Qian Chunhua's eyes flickered slightly. Here it comes, he wants to propose marriage to Nianmei again.
Dong Mingqiang, on the other hand, looked calm and composed, with a faint smile on his face, but he said nothing. It was obvious that he was waiting for the conversation to get to the point.
The second old lady coughed lightly and began her speech: "My nephew is very handsome. He is just 22 years old and in the prime of his youth. He is a perfect match for Nianmei's age."
Dong Nianmei's eyes widened. What did Second Aunt say? Was she trying to find a partner for her?
She immediately glanced quickly at Qian Xingshan.
Qian Xingshan was also stunned when he heard this.
He glanced at the second old lady, then looked at Dong Nianmei who was sitting next to him. He was very anxious and didn't know what to do.
The second old lady said, turning her head to look at old lady Dong who was sitting next to her, and said with a hint of pleading: "Sister-in-law, I know you have concerns in your heart, but don't worry, my nephew is very smart. As long as he passes the imperial examination, I will come to propose marriage immediately."
Dong Mingqiang took over the conversation and said calmly: "Passing the imperial examination means that you can become an official. If our Dong family has the support of the government, it will be more convenient for us to act in the future."
It was obvious that the two men knew the needs of the Dong family's eldest branch very well, and their words and hints revealed their views on scholars and official power.
However, they forgot that the old Dong family's eldest branch is no longer what it used to be.
They no longer need to rely on outsiders for support, because they themselves are the power and they are about to become royal merchants.
Of course, the first and second families didn't know either.
Seeing that no one in the first house expressed their opinions, the second old lady became anxious and looked at Old Lady Dong again, "Sister-in-law, can you please express your opinions?"
Madam Dong snorted coldly, "No."
Because of their kinship, Mrs. Dong did not say anything unpleasant, but she made her attitude clear in a firm manner.
However, the second old lady could not tolerate her attitude.
"Why not?" The second old lady's face flushed and she was anxious. Is it so difficult to get 20,000 taels of silver?
Without waiting for her mother to answer, Dong Nianmei spoke herself, but this time, her tone was also cold, "Second Aunt, don't bother with me, I... I won't get married for the time being."
After Dong Nianmei finished speaking, she glanced at Qian Xingshan.
Qian Xingshan felt a little discouraged when he heard this. Is it not possible for him himself?
The second old lady was extremely anxious, and her voice could not help but rise eight degrees: "Why don't you get married? Women have to find a home after all! Do you plan to stay in your parents' home for the rest of your life and let others judge you?"
Dong Nianmei responded unconvincedly: "Who would have nothing better to do than point fingers at me? I just want to live my life peacefully and I haven't offended anyone."
The second old lady persuaded earnestly: "But this is the rule of the world. A woman who returns home after divorce will often be implicated in her natal family. Can you bear to see your brother and sister-in-law suffer because of you?"
After saying that, she turned her gaze to Dong Mingshan and Guan Yueru, hoping to get some support from them.
Dong Mingshan straightened his back and defended his sister in a sonorous voice: "She is my biological sister. Who dares to point fingers at her? Even if I am really implicated, I am willing to do it."
Guan Yueru was even more concise and clear, saying only one word: "Yes."
"You...you...are simply ignorant!" The second old lady was so angry that she was shaking all over, "I wholeheartedly arranged a marriage for you, but you don't even appreciate it.
Don’t you see, as a divorced woman, I had to carefully select such a good man.
He is a scholar who is about to pass the imperial examination. What are you dissatisfied with?"
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