“Sister-in-law, people strive for higher positions, and water flows downhill. Lanlan is beautiful and has a good temperament. Both her elder brother and Shuyun are scholars. Lanlan has the opportunity to choose, so of course she should choose the better one.”
Aunt Jiang disagreed with her sister-in-law's words. If she hadn't strived for a better life back then, she would be living the life of a village woman now. She would have to stretch every penny, working hard every day, but the money she earned wouldn't even be enough to feed her family.
“Our child is older now and has her own ideas. We have also analyzed the pros and cons of things with her. She has to live her own life, and there is only so much we can do.”
Although Jiang's mother disapproved, she couldn't force Jiang Lan to submit. Jiang Lan had already decided to marry up, and even if she eventually married according to their wishes, what her life would be like was uncertain.
“Mother, I don’t regret it. I just want a better life in the future, so I don’t have to worry about money or spend all my time around the stove. What’s so good about that kind of life? You work hard your whole life, and in the end, you’re still just a woman who looks old and haggard in men’s eyes.”
Jiang Lan's eyes were firm and her goals were clear, which was very similar to her aunt's.
"Okay, when your dad comes back, we'll discuss it and try our best to fulfill your wish."
Jiang's mother had already compromised; the child had made up his mind, and no amount of persuasion would work.
"Sister-in-law, I'll head back now. There's a lot going on at home, and I only managed to come back in my spare time. Once you and my brother have discussed it, please let me know so I can reply to the Zhou family."
Aunt Jiang felt that the matter was basically settled. If his eldest brother didn't agree, the family wouldn't split up. Even if they did split up, Jiang Qi wouldn't be able to live with Shu Yun.
"Minru, eat before you go. The food is ready."
"Sister-in-law, I'm not eating anymore. I have to go back and get busy. The shop needs to do its accounting at the end of the month."
Aunt Jiang didn't linger. She left behind the things she had brought back, and the servants hurriedly drove the carriage away.
"Alright, let's eat quickly. Don't talk about this everywhere yet. Let your dad and I discuss it first."
Jiang Da Sao and Jiang Lan agreed and began preparing lunch. Jiang Da Sao wasn't hungry anymore; she had eaten almost all of the large plate of dumplings that Mu Yi'an had brought.
Jiang Lan ate quite a lot, because the news brought by her aunt made her happy and her appetite improved.
Jiang's mother looked at her eldest daughter-in-law and youngest daughter, shook her head, and said nothing; it would be no use saying anything anyway.
well……
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