Chapter 129 [VIP]
A young girl's first love is always poetic, and so is a young boy's.
Ever since he met Chen Qingyun, Liu Changyi has been like a lost soul, constantly thinking about her.
Every smile and frown is etched in my mind, along with that light green skirt. I think about it day and night, and I can even laugh out loud while resting my chin on my hand during class.
Seeing this, the Master privately went to Lu Zhongqi and asked him to talk to his disciple. There were only three months left until the autumn examination, and things couldn't continue like this.
When Master Lu learned of this, he called his apprentice over to inquire about the reason.
"Changyi, your teacher came to see me today. He said you haven't been concentrating on your studies lately and asked me to inquire if something has happened to you?"
Liu Changyi was taken aback and quickly shook his head in denial, "No, it's nothing."
"This year is a big test year. You've prepared for so long, you can't afford to make a mistake at this crucial moment."
"yes……"
After leaving the library, Liu Changyi sat alone on the stone steps outside, lost in thought. He didn't know what was wrong with him; he kept thinking about Chen Qingyun, which made the young man, just beginning to experience love, both happy and apprehensive. He didn't know what to do.
After much thought, Liu Changyi decided to go home during his time off and tell his mother, asking his parents to help him find out if the girl was engaged.
Meanwhile, the Liu couple had already reached the same conclusion as their son. Lord Liu had been inquiring for several days but hadn't been able to find out anything. It was simply because the Chen family had only recently moved to the prefectural city and rarely went out.
Finally, he remembered that Chen Qingyan's master was on good terms with Old Lu, so perhaps he could ask him for the answer.
Coincidentally, on the day Lord Liu came to visit, Old Master Liang was a guest at the Lu family's house. Liu Shengzhi and Liang Boqing had met once before, and his elder brother Liu Yaozhi had competed in poetry with Old Master Liang in the past, so they could be considered old friends.
The group met and started chatting. After listening, Lu Zhongqi said, "You've come to the right person. Boqing is currently living at the Chen family's house and is very familiar with them."
Liang Boqing recalled the day Qingyun secretly watched Liu Changyi, and couldn't help but laugh as he realized that the two were quite destined for each other. "Qingyun hasn't gotten engaged yet."
"Oh, this is great! Now I have something to report when I get home."
The two old men looked at each other and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
After Liu Shengzhi returned and told his wife about it, the two began to prepare gifts, and waited for their son to visit them on his day off.
On the other side, after returning home, Liang told Wang Ying and Li about the matter, saying, "Judging from the Liu family's attitude, it seems they intend to form a marriage alliance with your family."
Madam Li glanced at her son-in-law beside her, "Ying'er, what should we do..."
Over the years, she has become accustomed to letting Wang Ying make decisions on important matters, and her first thought is to consult her son-in-law.
Wang Ying said, "I have met Madam Liu a few times. She is a kind and warm woman, but I don't know anything about the Liu family. Does she have any other children?"
Liang Boqing said, "His family also has two daughters, both of whom are married and have moved to the capital."
"What does the teacher think of Liu Changyi?"
"He is a bit dull, but he is very intelligent when it comes to studying. He was able to become close friends with Qingyan and the others, so his character must not be too bad."
Wang Ying already had a good idea of what was going on. Although the Liu family was better off than hers, with an uncle who was an official, her family was not bad either, as her uncle was also a fourth-rank official.
With Qingyan, Qinghuai, and Qingsong gradually growing up, he believed that the Chen family would soon be able to regain its former glory.
It seems that the two families are well-matched. "A good marriage is something that can't be forced. If both of you are willing, you should find a time to discuss it and get engaged as soon as possible."
Madam Li nodded repeatedly, agreeing that it was a good idea. If her daughter married into the prefectural city, it would be much easier for her to get around, and she wouldn't have to worry about anything anymore.
That evening, Wang Ying told Chen Qingyan about the matter again.
"You're saying you want to marry Qingyun to Liu Changyi?!"
"Keep your voice down... It's not even close to being settled yet. Today, the teacher suddenly mentioned that the Liu family was asking if our Qingyun had gotten engaged. It seems like they're considering a marriage alliance, and they specifically told me and Mother about it."
After being shocked, Chen Qingyan did not object; on the contrary, she thought it was a good marriage.
"The Liu family is well-off, and his parents are both rare kind people. If Qingyun marries into their family, she will definitely not suffer any grievances."
It's better to marry someone we know than to marry Qingyun to someone we don't know; at least we know what kind of person he is.
Wang Ying nodded in agreement, "That's what I was thinking too, but I don't know what Qingyun thinks. I'll ask her what she thinks when I have time tomorrow."
*
The next day, when Qingyun came to deliver lunch at noon, Wang Ying waved and said, "Come, come, your sister-in-law has something to ask you."
Qingyun put down the food box and curiously leaned over, "What's wrong?"
"Do you remember that young master Liu who came looking for your elder brother last time?"
Chen Qingyun naturally remembered, but pretended not to know and asked, "Which young master of the Liu family?"
Sitting next to her, Lin Sui covered her mouth and chuckled. Just a few days ago, Qingyun had been talking to her about that young master Liu, but now she was pretending not to remember.
Wang Ying was unaware that the two had discussed these things in private, and simply assumed that the girl genuinely didn't remember.
"It's Liu Changyi, the one I asked you to take to our house last time."
"Oh, I vaguely remember him. What happened to him?"
"His family might be interested in a marriage alliance with our family, but of course, nothing's certain yet. I wanted to ask what you think?"
Chen Qingyun visibly tensed up, her cheeks flushing as she said, "How would I know? I... I only met him once... and we didn't even exchange more than a few words."
"Indeed, but your older brother said he's a good person, and his family is a respectable one. In particular, Liu Changyi's mother has a cheerful and easy-going personality, so there shouldn't be any conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law after she marries into the family."
"Sister-in-law~" Chen Qingyun turned her head away shyly.
That's the downside of ancient times; unless it was a childhood sweetheart relationship, almost all marriages were arranged by mutual arrangement.
Take him for example. He had never even met Chen Qingyan before the marriage, and was sold by the original owner's parents for ten strings of cash.
I was lucky. Although Chen Qingyan was sickly at the time, her family was doing relatively well, and her mother-in-law, brother and sister-in-law treated her well, so getting along with her wasn't too difficult.
Unfortunately, like Lin Sui, she encountered that kind of scumbag and was hurt all over.
Therefore, Wang Ying attached great importance to Qingyun's marriage.
"If you don't dislike Liu Changyi, I'll go and tell Mother. If the Liu family sends a matchmaker to propose marriage, we'll agree."
"It's fine if you decide, sister-in-law..." Qingyun finished speaking, tidied up the dishes and chopsticks, put them in the basket, and ran out in a flash.
Wang Ying didn't quite understand girls' thoughts, nor could she tell whether the girl liked the man or not. If she didn't like him, she should ask her mother-in-law to push it off, lest they become an ill-fated couple.
Lin Sui quickly said, "Sister-in-law, Qingyun likes it."
How did you know?
“These past few days she has often mentioned Young Master Liu to me. Every time she mentions him, Qingyun blushes shyly, just like I did back then…” Lin Sui accidentally brought up her past, and the smile on her face instantly vanished. She bit her lip, lowered her head, and stopped talking.
Wang Ying knew he was upset and comforted him, saying, "It's all in the past. The wicked people have gotten their comeuppance. You have to look forward."
"Yes, I know."
"This little girl actually dared to fool me. If she likes me, why doesn't she just say so? She almost made her mother reject her."
*
On the other side, Qin Furong waited until her son's day off, and had the servants bring him a new set of clothes to change into.
I gave him a bath early in the morning and even trimmed his eyebrows and mustache.
Liu Changyi, bewildered, asked, "Mother, what are you doing?"
Qin Furong said with a smile, "I've found you a good marriage, I guarantee you'll like it!"
"Huh?!" Liu Changyi was startled and quickly pushed away the servant who was washing his face, saying, "What kind of matchmaking are you doing now!"
"How can you talk like that? What do you mean by 'matchmaking'?"
“I…I already have someone I love in my heart, so I’ll turn down any girl you’ve chosen.”
"It was pushed?!"
My husband and I have gone to great lengths to inquire about him for so long, and even spent money to prepare a gift for our visit, but he just wants to back out right after we start talking?
A burst of fire immediately surged up!
She wasn't just a woman who could only sigh and cry. Her three older brothers were all military generals, and she herself had practiced martial arts since childhood. Although she had neglected her skills after getting married, she could still handle this brat as easily as handling a chick.
In a few swift movements, they twisted his arms behind his back and tied them with rope. "Orchid, Willow, take him to the carriage. He has to go today, whether he likes it or not!"
Liu Changyi's eyes reddened with anxiety. "Mother, you can't do this! Didn't you say you were going to marry me off to a girl I like?"
"Now that you've become a monk, I can't control you anymore."
"Forced relationships are never sweet!"
"As long as it quenches your thirst, that's enough. When I first met your father, I almost crippled him with a whip, but he's doing just fine now, isn't he?"
"I'm different from you..."
"What's the difference? Don't think about those things. Just listen to your mother. That girl is pretty and has a generous personality. You'll like her at first sight."
Two maids carried him onto the carriage like a bundle.
Liu Changyi was completely helpless. He leaned against the carriage and tears streamed down his face. It had always been like this since he was a child. As long as his mother made up her mind, he and his father never had the right to refuse.
When he was seven years old, he wanted to learn to swim. His father had already found a servant to teach him, but his mother stopped him because she was worried about him. To this day, he still hasn't learned to swim.
When he was ten years old, he wanted to learn to play the zither. His mother was afraid that he would neglect his studies, so she smashed all the zithers in the house and burned all the sheet music.
When he was twelve, he got drunk with his friends for the first time and his mother whipped him ten times. If his father hadn't pleaded for him, his back would have been badly bruised...
Why should I?
He's eighteen years old, a grown man, why do we still have to control him in every way?
No, I absolutely cannot listen to her this time! When we get there, I'll pretend to be crazy and ruin this marriage!
Seeing her son's expression, Qin Furong knew he was up to no good. What should have been a happy occasion suddenly lost its appeal due to his resistance.
"If you really don't want to, then forget it. The Chen family's children are all good people. Let's not end up becoming enemies instead of becoming in-laws."
Liu Changyi was stunned, and it took him a while to react before he asked, "Mother, whose family are you talking about?!"
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