Chapter 211 The Lian Family's Attitude
This surprised Wu Yixuan. She hadn't even realized that her brother had such thoughts about his friends.
However, she also felt that Lian Yuyan was indeed a good person. She did not make that choice because of her birth, and it was just her bad luck to have such a father.
But she has done her best within her ability.
She never gave up on herself because of her father's favoritism, nor did she give up on life because of her stepmother's harsh treatment.
Wu Chengxiang had a good impression of Lian Yuyan and knew that her life had not been easy over the years.
"Yixian, what do you think?"
He asked Wu Yixuan for his opinion, after all, Wu Yixuan was more familiar with Lian Yuyan.
Wu Yixuan lowered her head slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, she said, "Father, Yuyan is a kind and tenacious woman. She treats her friends sincerely and has a positive attitude towards life. I feel that my brother's affection for her is also due to his good judgment. As for the affairs of the Lian family, they should not become Yuyan's shackles."
After hearing this, Prime Minister Wu nodded, seeming quite satisfied with Wu Yixuan's answer.
However, Old Master Wu and Old Madam Xiao were still there, so he did not make the decision directly, but instead asked for their opinions.
As a result, the two old people became more open-minded about this. They believed in their grandson's vision and agreed directly.
"Yixian's friend, and one that Yizhu chose himself, we believe she must be a good girl."
After Old Master Wu said this, Old Madam Xiao kept nodding her head.
Prime Minister Wu turned to look at Wu Yizhu, a hint of hope in his eyes: "Since your sister also thinks it's a good idea, and your grandfather and grandmother support it, your father will naturally help you make it happen. However, marriage is a matter of caution. If this marriage really happens, you must be responsible for the other person for the rest of your life."
Wu Yizhu was delighted when he heard this and quickly responded, "Thank you, father, for your help. I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Wu Yixuan looked at his brother's happy expression and felt happy for him too.
She knew that Lian Yuyan was a woman worth protecting, and it was a blessing for her brother to marry her.
On the second day, Prime Minister Wu found the most famous official matchmaker in Dizhou and went directly to propose marriage.
Minister Lian could hardly believe this sudden happiness. He never thought that this unfavored daughter would have such good fortune.
However, Lian Yuyan's stepmother seemed dissatisfied and tried to arrange the marriage for her own daughter.
After Lian Yuyan found out, she had no way to resist.
This kind of thing has always been decided by parents and matchmakers. If her father insists on doing so, she can only accept her fate.
Finally, the matchmaker said that the Prime Minister's Mansion had already made it clear that only Lian Yuyan was wanted.
Even the Minister knew the pros and cons. After all, she was his daughter, so he could make her a relative of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
No matter how the stepmother tried to stop it, it was no use.
She knew the other party's identity, so she didn't dare to replace Lian Yuyan with her own daughter.
This marriage was concluded very smoothly.
Prime Minister Wu personally visited the couple and set the date for their wedding.
Because Wu Yizhu's appointment was about to come out and he would be sent out, the Wu family hoped that the couple would leave together and get married before the appointment came out.
Calculating the time, it should be less than a month.
Minister Lian was already very excited to become Prime Minister Wu's relative. Being able to advance the wedding date naturally locked him in wealth. He was more excited than anyone else and agreed immediately.
Only then did Lian Yuyan dare to speak to Minister Lian and ask for the dowry left by her deceased mother.
Minister Lian knew that this matter concerned the reputation of the Lian family. Even though he was unhappy and felt that his daughter had become too powerful, he still agreed.
When checking the accounts, it was discovered that most of the dowry had been taken away by the stepmother, and some had even been stolen and robbed by the servants.
Minister Lian was furious. These people treated his own daughter so harshly. If this got out, wouldn't he be embarrassed?
After slapping his second wife, Minister Lian rarely said to Lian Yuyan many things that a father should say.
However, Lian Yuyan had no expectations for this, so she was not moved and just nodded in response.
Minister Lian probably saw through his daughter's thoughts and said, "Don't think that you are no longer my daughter just because you marry into the Prime Minister's Mansion. A noble lady without a mother's family will never be valued by her husband's family. You must remember one thing: you are my daughter, and you will be until you die."
When Gu Ruanci and Wu Yixuan learned that Lian Yuyan was coming to visit, they were a little surprised, but also very happy.
"Sister Yuyan, you're here..."
Gu Ruanci was very enthusiastic and quickly stepped forward to greet them.
Wu Yixuan was also very happy because her friend was going to be married to her younger brother soon.
"I came here today because I have something I want to talk to Sister Tongxian about. It just so happens that the soft words are here too, so I might as well listen to them."
Lian Yuyan's condition is not very good, which makes people feel distressed.
Wu Yixuan asked hurriedly: "What's wrong? Are you nervous?"
Lian Yuyan shook her head and said, "I feel that marrying into the Wu family may not be a good thing for the Wu family."
Afterwards, she told him what had happened at home and what the Minister had said.
Wu Yixuan became furious when he heard this, but Gu Ruanci seemed to have expected it.
The daughter of the original wife, who had been neglected for so many years, suddenly became the key to the marriage between the Lian family and the Prime Minister's Mansion. Minister Lian was naturally worried that he would not be able to keep this daughter.
He feels guilty.
"Actually, I should have canceled the engagement directly, but I selfishly thought that this marriage was my only salvation, that it would allow me to stay away from the Lian family... I know I'm not firm enough. If I had wanted to cancel the engagement, I should have gone directly to see Madam Xiao..."
Gu Ruanci understood Lian Yuyan's dilemma.
She wanted this marriage, but was also worried that the Lian family would become more demanding in the future because of her.
But she didn't say anything, after all, this matter was the Wu family's business.
"Yuyan, my brother's interest in you was never based on whose daughter you are. As for the future troubles you mentioned, do you think the Wu family is the kind of people who are afraid of trouble? Or do you think my father and brother are the kind of people who are partial to each other? Your father raised you and no matter how cold he was to you before, he didn't block this marriage after all. In the future, your brother will naturally treat him with courtesy, but he naturally has his own principles when it comes to matters in the court. As for your stepmother, I believe your brother won't let them take advantage of you."
"Your father said these things to you because he knew that after you married into the Wu family, he would no longer be able to control you. He has ignored you over the years, and he is worried that you will treat him the same way."
"After my brother gets married, he will be sent out. He will definitely take you with him. During the few years of training outside, I believe you will be able to figure everything out."
After hearing this, Lian Yuyan grabbed Wu Yixuan's hand and said, "I understand..."
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