Ye Qian originally found it strange why Aunt Wu would call her over. After hearing the conversation, she understood. The Liu Family wanted the Ye Family to make a statent. Regardless of the past between Ye Ling and Xiang Weilai, the Liu Family pretended as if nothing happened, and Xiang Weilai was now arranged for by the Liu Family.
Ye Qian blad Ye Ling for always causing trouble, but she wore a surprised expression on her face, "Aunt Wu, when did this happen? Why don’t I know? Even my mother never ntioned it."
Then she appeared confused, "My mom and my sister never got along well. Even if this matter were true, my sister wouldn’t talk to my mom about it. I just didn’t expect that while Dad had my sister focus on her studies, she got involved with Xiang Weilai. Aunt Wu, can you tell when this happened? So I can ask my dad about it."
Liu Rui, who was sitting nearby, felt uncomfortable hearing the ntion of Xiang Weilai and Ye Ling, and she cut in, "Mom, don’t just believe what people say. Brother Weilai wouldn’t be with Ye Ling. Those are just rumors. You heard Ye Qian. They have no idea. If it were true, they would know."
Wu ngyi understood her daughter’s thoughts, worried that her daughter cared too much for Xiang Weilai. She still had to maintain her daughter’s dignity, smiling, "I must have been mistaken. I’m getting older and can’t manage these matters. With Xiao Rui’s engagent settled, it’s just Brother Zhiyuan left. I’ve always liked you, so when you go ho, ask your mom to visit. I’d like to chat with her."
Ye Qian was inwardly delighted with this brief comnt.
She nodded shyly, "I understand, it’s getting late, and I should head back."
Liu Rui got up and linked arms with Ye Qian, teasing as she led her out, "Just wait; soon you might have to call sister-in-law."
"Stop teasing ," Ye Qian retorted, but with a full smile.
Liu Rui laughed, "Once my brother stabilizes in the army, you’ll have to call sister-in-law. Tell Aunt Bai to visit when she has ti. From the way my mom talked, it seems she wants to discuss you and my brother."
This ti, Ye Qian said nothing, nodding shyly before bidding Liu Rui farewell and leaving the courtyard.
Liu Rui was pleased with her engagent, so she chatted a bit more with Ye Qian. Once ho, seeing her mother not in the living room, she didn’t think much and went to her room, planning to write to Xiang Weilai. Although the two were engaged, Liu Rui was still uneasy because of the prior incident with Ye Ling.
In Liu Zhiyuan’s room, Wu ngyi looked at her son with a stern face, dissatisfied, "You should know who is close to you. That’s your sister. You don’t help her but help outsiders?"
"Mom, this isn’t about helping or not. Xiang Weilai never had feelings for Xiao Rui. If they really got together, do you think Xiao Rui would be happy? Moreover, how did they get together? This matter would always be a knot in Xiang Weilai’s heart forever." Liu Zhiyuan disagreed with the arrangent. "Also, think about it; Xiang Weilai ca to our house to see my dad yesterday, and by evening, those accusing the Xiang Family retracted their statents. What would people think? They might believe our family coerced the Xiang Family into submission."
Wu ngyi was indifferent, "Why not think that outsiders will see our family as strong? The Xiang Family will know not to mistreat your sister once Xiao Rui marries into their family. Given our Liu Family’s influence, the Xiang Family will have to appease your sister. You’ve read too much and keep talking about free love. Look at the older generations. Many only t on their wedding day, and yet they lived well. Your sister and Xiang Weilai grew up together, and with us watching over them, how could their days not go well?"
"You’re still young. Young people act impulsively, but as you grow older, you’ll understand what you need. What are youthful emotions worth? Hasn’t everyone liked soone when they were young? But is such liking even mature? It’s not at all." Wu ngyi considered her son overly dramatic. "Now, about you and Ye Qian, what do you think? Although the Ye Family isn’t doing well, Ye Qian is perceptive. Our family’s situation now doesn’t demand high-status ties. We can’t support soone of a higher status, but we know Ye Qian well, and she likes you. I want to hear your thoughts."
Liu Zhiyuan was impatient, "Mom, I’m still in school and don’t want to think about the future. I want to read. Please leave."
Seeing that his mother wasn’t taking his words seriously, Liu Zhiyuan didn’t want to say more.
Wu ngyi wasn’t offended, "Alright, we’ll set aside your matters for now. Keep an eye on Xiang Weilai at school and don’t let him and Ye Ling cause any trouble."
"He’s not that kind of person," Liu Zhiyuan said, turning his back on his mother, refraining from speaking further.
Wu ngyi didn’t know if her son referred to Ye Ling or Xiang Weilai. However, Ye Ling and Xiang Weilai’s situation was like a thorn to Wu ngyi, greatly unsettling her. If she hadn’t figured out her youngest daughter’s feelings and subtly exerted effort, the engagent between the Liu and Xiang Families wouldn’t have succeeded.
Wu ngyi returned to her room, seeing her husband sitting idly. She approached with a smile, "Waiting for ?"
"Let’s sit and talk. It’s been a while since we’ve had a conversation." Liu Wujiang patted the space beside him.
Wu ngyi laughed as she sat down next to her husband, "What’s the matter? Are you going to give a lecture like your son?"
Liu Wujiang chuckled, "What did Zhiyuan say?"
Wu ngyi laughed, mimicking their son’s words, "He’s still young and thinks too much but lacks foresight."
Liu Wujiang felt their son had a point, "Zhiyuan isn’t wrong. I discussed with you yesterday to wait a few days before discussing with the Xiang Family, yet you couldn’t wait. No wonder people might overthink."
It turned out that after Xiang Weilai talked to Liu Wujiang about liking Liu Rui, Wu ngyi acted imdiately. Liu Wujiang’s attempts to reason with her were futile, so he didn’t press further. Now, their son’s remarks suggested others must think similarly.
Wu ngyi playfully scolded, though in her forties, her charm lingered, "So what if the Xiang Family thinks that way? Once Xiao Rui marries in, would they dare mistreat her? Our family can quell or stir up trouble as needed. Let’s see if their family has the guts." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian to read.)
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