mtl008 Chapter 318 Matchmaking? Mrs. Pei and her son come to visit
Chapter 318 Matchmaking? Mrs. Pei and her son come to visit
"Zong Zheng, you're back just in time. This time, mother not only wants your sister to come visit, but also to discuss your marriage with Miss Shen. Now Chen Shuhua's attitude towards me is getting colder and colder. If I don't come visit again, you'll probably have to give up this marriage." This is what Mrs. Pei really cares about and worries about. If the marriage between the Pei and Shen families doesn't happen, it will be difficult to get benefits from Chen Shuhua in the future, not to mention her generous dowry.
She has given her many good things over the years, and she will do her best to help her with whatever she wants or any difficulties she has as long as she asks. She doesn't despise her status and position, and helps her with money and effort on weekdays. Where else can she find such a silly gold nugget?
"Mom, I don't want to marry her."
"Zongzheng, mother knows that you are so outstanding and that wild girl is not worthy of you, but if you marry her, it will be of great benefit to our family, especially your position as earl. Let the minister and the old duke find a chance to speak well of you in front of the emperor, and maybe it will work. With this title, it will be much easier to do things. When you become successful in the future, you can marry any girl you want."
"Mom, you know I like Sister Youran. Since I was a child, I have only regarded her as my wife. Sister Youran and I are also in love with each other. No one can separate us."
"I only recognize Youran as my sister-in-law. That country bumpkin is not worthy of her." The brother and sister sang the same tune, and Mrs. Pei was so angry that her face turned green. She talked for a long time with great earnestness, but the two children just didn't understand her good intentions. She did this for them to live a better life.
"I heard that she can't even read a single word. Sigh... it would be so embarrassing if this were to get out. It would be different if I married Youran. She is beautiful and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Only she is worthy of being my countess." Although Pei Zongzheng was attracted by Yao Qingnian's beauty, he cared more about his own face.
Seeing her son's reluctant face, Madam Pei sighed, "Son, I know Youran is good. When Chen Shuhua came to the mansion that day, I saw clearly who she was close to and who she was distant from. Besides, Youran is just a substitute adopted daughter, and she is the biological daughter. Come with me to the Shangshu Mansion to see what their attitude is. If you really like her, at most you can find a way to marry her as a concubine or a co-wife. A good man has ambitions and a long-term vision. Don't be limited to the love of the girl in front of you. Do you two understand?"
"No, how can I let Youran be my concubine? It's so unfair to her. She is so outstanding, she will definitely not agree. I must marry her openly. If I want her to be my concubine, I can only let that country girl be my concubine."
"Mom, you are confused. You Ran is gentle, generous, and considerate. My brother and I are in love. How can you break them up? Besides, Shen Nianran is scheming and has no manners. If I let her become my sister-in-law, how can I go out and meet people in the future? I don't agree."
"Shut up! You two must listen to me! If you have any dissatisfaction or opinions, hold them in your heart. If you ruin my good deeds, I will make you suffer!" Seeing that the two children were so ignorant and still talked back to her, she shook her head and said in a trembling voice: "Go and get ready. Come with me to visit the Shangshu Mansion tomorrow. Whoever doesn't go will not get your salary this month."
Finally, after Mrs. Pei's patient persuasion, the brother and sister agreed to go with her to the Shangshu Mansion to visit Chen Shuhua.
In Madam Pei's eyes, Shen Youran was an adopted daughter, and a bastard of unknown identity. She just replaced the position of the young lady of the Shangshu Mansion. She was not worthy of her son at all. It was good enough to give her the position of a concubine.
Judging from Chen Shuhua's attitude, she values her biological daughter more. If Shen Nianran marries her, the generous dowry will be hers. She seems to be much easier to control than Shen Youran.
Not only did Shen Youran come from an unknown background, she also dared to seduce her son, and last time she made her look bad in front of so many people. Therefore, Chen Shuhua distanced herself from her. How could such a vixen be worthy of being her son's principal wife? Her son would just give her a concubine. Men are fickle, and they all love new things. Her husband just passed away early, and she had cleaned up the house. Otherwise, how could her two children live so comfortably.
On the second day, Pei Qianhuan refused to go to the Shangshu Mansion to apologize no matter what. Madam Pei could only visit with the gifts prepared by Pei Zongzheng. When they arrived at Chen Shuhua's yard, Yao Qingnian was also there. Shen Youran was so busy with the housekeeper's affairs that he didn't even bother to pay his respects.
Pei Zongzheng spoke first: "Madam Shen, when you came to my house a few days ago, my sister was young and ignorant, and Nianran was wronged. Today, my mother and I specially prepared a small gift to visit you. I hope Sister Nianran will not take it to heart."
This family is really funny. It's been nearly a month since the incident, and they just remembered to visit? If they didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten it.
Chen Shuhua looked at Pei Zongzheng in front of her. He was humble and polite in his words and actions. His black hair was tied up, and he wore a white robe. He had a wide belt embroidered with clouds around his waist and a jade pendant with auspicious clouds hanging on his waist. He looked gentle and dignified. She nodded with satisfaction, and the bad impression she had of him last time disappeared.
"Yes, Shuhua, we have been friends for so many years, you should know what kind of person I am." Mrs. Pei said with a smile.
"The child just said something he didn't think should be said at the time. Let's forget about it and be more careful next time. Why did you bother to come here in person?"
In the past few days, Mrs. Pei had invited Chen Shuhua to her house for a chat many times, but she had refused every time. She was indeed still remembering what happened last time. However, since she had come to apologize, and they had been sisters for so many years, how could she just break off the friendship? She was just angry for a moment, and now that it had been talked out, she didn't think it was a big deal.
"This is a gift for sister Nianran. There was some unpleasantness when she came to our house last time. If anyone bullies you in the future, tell me and I will teach them a lesson." Pei Zongzheng handed a gift to her and winked at her when no one was paying attention. Yao Qingnian was really disgusted. He behaved so frivolously when they met for the second time. Bah!
Yao Qingnian took it and said calmly, "Thank you, Mr. Pei."
Pei Zongzheng just thought that she was embarrassed and was conquered by his charm. He was handsome, elegant and suave, and all the girls in the capital were attracted to him. What's more, she was a girl who had never seen the world, and she might want to marry him now.
Chen Shuhua chatted with Mrs. Pei for a few words, and talked about some family matters with Pei Zongzheng, and then asked Yao Qingnian to take people for a stroll in the nearby garden. The intention of matchmaking was obvious.
It can be seen that Chen Shuhua likes Pei Zongzheng very much and has not given up on their marriage. She just wants the two of them to have more contact with each other.