"Then thank you, Princess!"
Han Boyu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to Xie Yushu.
As the old saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. From the entrance of the villa to here, Xie Yushu has been giving them one thing after another, and they are all good things. How can they turn their backs on her?
Mr. Han and Mrs. Han, who originally wanted to "talk" with Xie Yushu, were at a loss for words.
Even keeping a cold face felt a little embarrassing!
Han Wuyong was afraid that if he stayed any longer he would be too embarrassed to even speak, so he cleared his throat and said...
“Princess, although I am very grateful for the gifts you gave us, let’s keep things separate. I’ll be frank: I will never allow Han Zhongyu to marry into my family!”
My Han family can't afford to lose face like that!
Xie Yushu thought to herself, "The person is already here. What's the use of whether you let me or not? There's nothing I, Xie Yushu, can't do if I want to. I'm determined to have your grandson."
But despite her inner thoughts, she smiled broadly.
I understand your thoughts.
Sigh! To be honest, I was also reluctant to let Eryu marry into the family, but as you can see, Eryu contributed a lot to the establishment of this manor.
Now that the glass factory, pharmaceutical factory, winery, etc. have started to make a profit, Er Yu and I have also benefited greatly from them. I don't need to elaborate; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we have gained both fame and fortune.
Eryu used 20% of the profits from the manor to offset his taxes this year, and even waived the head tax. In the eyes of the people, he is a true and upright official.
From his perspective, Tai'an Prefecture prospered under his rule, and the people lived in peace and contentment, which can be considered a great achievement.
Personally speaking, you yourself know that your grandson has done so much, which can be considered as fulfilling that saying...
To establish a moral compass for heaven and earth, and to secure a destiny for the people.
To continue the lost learning of the sages and to usher in an era of peace for all generations!
I think this should be the original aspiration of every scholar. Many people forget it as they go along, but he realized it here.
I think this is something to be proud of.
Moreover, I think the term "marrying into another's family" is at most a neutral term. Those who are unambitious and live off their parents and wives are shameful whether they marry into another's family or not. On the contrary, young talents like Eryu are excellent enough, and their story will be a legend no matter what.
Do you agree with this logic?
Han: I got praised! I'm so happy!
The Han family members all nodded in agreement. "Yes, our Eryu is indeed very outstanding. A young hero, that's a good term!"
If Xie Yushu said that, they would be speechless.
Madam Han was still unwilling to let her son become a live-in son-in-law, but she couldn't afford to be confrontational with Xie Yushu, so she could only offer her earnest advice.
"What the princess said makes sense, but becoming a live-in son-in-law is a difficult thing to say. I won't interfere with the relationship between you young people."
These are not outsiders, so I'll speak frankly. I admire you, a young woman, for achieving so much. Many men cannot reach that level. If you marry my son, I will bring you home with a grand wedding procession and a magnificent sedan chair.
But I absolutely cannot agree to my son marrying into my family. I only have two sons, and to have one of them marry into my family—how could I, as his mother, bear to do that?
Xie Yushu was anxious and tried to appeal to her emotions. Well, there was no other way but to talk to her about the greater good.
“I understand your feelings, Madam. After all, we both want the best for Eryu. However, my reason for bringing Eryu to the manor is not entirely out of personal affection, but more so out of consideration for the interests of the people.”
Now, Yuquan Manor is like a piece of fat meat, and everyone wants a bite. Outsiders say that Yuquan Manor is a money-making machine, but this money-making machine is a double-edged sword. In the hands of good people, it is a powerful weapon of the country, but in the hands of bad people, it is a tool for them to do evil.
I wouldn't dare say I'm a good person, but I can say with a clear conscience that I would never do anything to harm the interests of the people.
However, it would be difficult for me to defend Yuquan Manor on my own. Eryu is also an ally I chose because I trust the reputation of the Han family and Eryu's character.
If this manor isn't in my and Eryu's hands, sooner or later someone will come and take a piece of the pie. At that time, the manor might become a tool for villains to fight for power and profit, or perhaps I will personally destroy it.
I know that doing this will cause Eryu and even the Han family some injustice, but I still shamelessly hope that Madam and Old Master Han will grant my request.
"Oh, well!"
Han Wuyong knew, of course, that things were not simple, but to let his grandson marry into the family was... that was not appropriate!
That's not how it is at all! They came with a clear conscience, so how did it become that they disregarded the overall situation?
Before Han Wuyong could figure it out, someone came to report.
"Princess, the meal is ready. Would you like to bring it over?"
"Bring it over here, eat it here."
The little girl responded and left.
Before long, a large brown solid wood rotating table was set up, with sixteen dishes in total, including meat and vegetables, hot and cold dishes, and various wines and drinks arranged around it.
Before they could react, Xie Yushu urged them to eat and drink.
Several maids poured drinks for Old Madam Han, Madam Han, Little Wang, and the two children, while Han Zhongyu and Xie Yushu poured wine for Old Master Han, Han Nian'an, and Han Boyu.
Han Nian'an was a very bookish person with a very free-spirited mind. He didn't think there was anything wrong with Han Zhongyu marrying into the family. In his opinion, as long as two people truly love each other, they would be happy even if they slept on the streets. Besides, they had a place to sleep, and this place was so nice, even better than their own home. What was wrong with that?
Well, I have to say, this scholar's ideas are a bit out of touch.
Han Boyu was not one to be bound by formalities, and he genuinely felt that marrying into Xie Yushu's family was not shameful, but far more honorable than becoming a princess's husband!
So once the wine was poured, the father and son started drinking and seemed to be having a great time.
At first, Grandpa Han hesitated, as if drinking this glass of wine would be selling his grandson. However, after a while, the clear aroma of the wine wafted into his nose, carrying a faint scent of plum blossoms. He could hardly bear it and finally couldn't resist taking a sip.
It has a smooth and delicate texture, a fragrant aroma, a rich and mellow taste, and a long-lasting aftertaste.
"This wine is indeed excellent!"
That's rare, really rare!
Seeing this, Xie Yushu filled another cup.
"What's so difficult about that? If you leave Eryu here with me, you can drink as much wine as you want. When you become a scholar, you can even live here. It's warm in winter and cool in summer, with mountains and water. Moreover, there will be more and more fine wines here in the future, and I guarantee you'll be able to taste them all!"
And this house has heating in winter, and fans in summer and beyond. It's perfect for retirement. With your grandson here, you and your mother won't be lonely staying here, will you?"
Han Wuyong felt a surge of joy upon hearing this. "Wow, this sounds like a really good life!"
It's a pity, we have to exchange him for his grandson. This is really difficult. It seems we have no choice but to marry him off. This girl has said everything, both good and bad, public and private. Why don't we just marry him off? Marrying off a grandson in exchange for a lifetime of fine wine doesn't seem like a bad deal.
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