Xiao Jingchuan looked at Granny Yang with a cold expression and said in an icy tone, "If you've come to discuss my sister's marriage, I advise you not to. I will not agree to it."
Xiao Jingchuan's eyes were as sharp as knives, as if they could pierce through people's hearts.
Upon hearing this, Granny Yang was startled, and her face turned somewhat pale.
She did come to discuss her granddaughter's marriage, but she didn't expect to be so directly rejected by her second grandson.
She originally thought that she had already reached an agreement with the Li family, and that as long as she brought up the matter, the marriage would proceed smoothly.
But now it seems that the situation is not so simple.
Old Mrs. Yang muttered to herself, "Why is this kid so difficult to deal with?"
She knew in her heart that if this matter succeeded, the Li family would give her one hundred and twenty taels of silver as a reward.
This sum of money was no small amount for her; it could solve many problems. But now, faced with her second grandson's firm stance, she felt somewhat at a loss.
Shen Yunsheng was shocked. This old poisonous woman was so vicious. They had just separated their families, and she had already set her sights on her sister-in-law. She was 100% certain that the person the old poisonous woman introduced was definitely problematic.
"My lord, let's hear what that old poisonous woman has to say first." Shen Yunsheng lowered his voice to a very low level. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle.
Xiao Jingchuan looked at Granny Yang with a cold expression, "The person she has taken a liking to is Li Tianci from our village."
"What? How could she possibly be interested in Li Tianci?"
Shen Yunsheng found it hard to believe. Li Tianci from their village relied entirely on medication to stay alive and could die at any moment. Any parent with a conscience would not marry their daughter to Li Tianci.
Granny Yang decided to rely on her age and status. In her opinion, as long as her eldest son agreed to the marriage, it didn't matter whether others agreed or not.
"I'm doing this for Wanqing's sake; Li Tianci's family has promised a generous dowry," Granny Yang said shamelessly.
"For Wan Qing's sake? Ask yourself honestly, are you really doing this for her own good?" Xiao Jingchuan questioned angrily.
Granny Yang was speechless, and she lowered her head guiltily.
"No matter what you say, I will not agree to my younger sister marrying Li Tianci." Xiao Jingchuan's attitude was unusually firm.
Shen Yunsheng casually agreed: "Husband is right. My sister-in-law's marriage must be decided by herself."
Seeing this, Granny Yang knew that she couldn't persuade the two of them today, so she said fiercely, "It's no use if you don't agree. I'm going to find your father right now."
After saying that, she turned and left.
Granny Yang stormed into her eldest son's bedroom and told him about Xiao Jingchuan and Shen Yunsheng's attitude.
"Mother, please calm down. Since they don't agree, we'll find Wanqing someone else." Xiao Wenjing tried his best to soothe his angry mother.
Seeing that her eldest son disagreed, Granny Yang fanned the flames from the side: "Son, you have to think about Wanqing's happiness. Li Tianci's family is very rich. She won't have to worry about food and clothing if she marries into that family."
Xiao Wenjing frowned. Although Li Tianci's family was very wealthy, he was sickly and reluctant to let his daughter marry into the family.
“Mother, we should respect Wanqing’s choice. She’s the one who will live her life. We only have the right to offer suggestions.” Xiao Wenjing didn’t want to force his youngest daughter. Just because he didn’t say something didn’t mean he didn’t understand. His mother wanted to marry her youngest daughter to Li Tianci, probably for the generous dowry.
"My son! This is a good match. You can make the decision for Wanqing."
Granny Yang tried to persuade her eldest son further, but just as she finished speaking, Shen Yunsheng and his wife walked in from outside.
“Grandma, since this is a good match, let’s leave it to Pearl. My second uncle and eldest cousin are both scholars, and they are a good match for the Li family. Pearl won’t be mistreated if she marries into the family.”
Shen Yunsheng looked at Granny Yang with a half-smile. If it were a good match, why would her sister-in-law be the one to marry her? Even if her father-in-law agreed to the marriage, she would not agree.
"You... what nonsense are you talking about!" Granny Yang pointed at Shen Yunsheng, trembling with anger. "Pearl is going to marry the scholar!"
"So what if he's a scholar? Li Tianci's family is much richer than a scholar's." Shen Yunsheng retorted coldly.
"You..." Granny Yang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xiao Wenjing.
Xiao Wenjing didn't want to discuss it any further. He also felt that his mother was too biased. His second brother's daughter could marry a scholar, while his daughter was only fit to marry a sickly man.
Shen Yunsheng glanced at her father-in-law, a slight smile playing on her lips. She knew her father-in-law was already starting to dislike the old poisonous woman, and if she added fuel to the fire, he would hate her even more.
Xiao Jingchuan's thoughts coincided with his wife's. He and his wife exchanged a glance and then looked at Granny Yang.
“Grandma, I also think that Pearl and Li Tianci are the best match. If you are willing to marry her to Li Tianci, the Li family may even increase the bride price.”
"You, you all..." Granny Yang was so angry that she couldn't speak.
Shen Yunsheng continued, "Moreover, Li Tianci also needs someone to take care of him. Pearl is so meticulous, she will definitely be able to take good care of him."
Granny Yang roared angrily, "That's impossible! Pearl must never marry that sickly wretch!"
Faced with the stark reality, Xiao Wenjing had no choice but to accept it. Seeing his mother being unreasonable, he said with dissatisfaction, "Mother, let's just drop this matter. I will absolutely not push my Wanqing into a pit of fire."
When no one supported her, Granny Yang started throwing a tantrum, crying and screaming.
But Xiao Jingchuan and his wife weren't buying it, and they decided to teach Granny Yang a lesson.
"Grandma, I'm making this clear today: even if you cry yourself to death in my house, I will not marry Wanqing to Li Tianci."
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