Chapter 1377: Chapter 1375: The Betrothal Cannot Be Arranged
Madam Guan had just seen off the Xu family, returning to her own living room with a sense of satisfaction, sipping tea and chatting intimately with her trusted nanny, clearly pleased with this marriage arrangent.
"Madam Xu said that once the young couple is married, Chuying will manage their household. Although Xu San is the youngest son, he is quite favored by Madam Xu. She promised to leave them a five-courtyard house, so when the ti cos to divide the family assets, the young couple will not have to worry about a house and can manage their affairs independently, which is far more comfortable than being a Clan Matron." Madam Guan said with a smile.
Her accompanying Nanny Li then complinted her with a smile, "This is indeed a good match that you have carefully selected, Madam. Did you see just now? Miss and that Young Master Xu, they truly are a pair made in heaven. Now that Young Master Xu has passed the Juren examination, with his talent, he is sure to earn a noble title for Miss in the future!"
Hearing this, Madam Guan smiled even more sincerely. The more she thought about it, the happier she was with the marriage. The only unpleasantness was her desire to keep her daughter at ho for a couple of more years, but the in-laws wanted the wedding to take place next spring, reasoning that after the wedding, Xu Sanfa could settle down and focus on preparing for the imperial spring examinations the following year.
Her daughter has already reached the age of marriage, it’s ti. As they say, the longer a girl is kept at ho, the likelier it is to cause ill feelings. In any case, the Xu family isn’t far away, so let it be.
"Madam, Miss Wu has co to pay her respects!" Chief Maid Ji Xiang ca in with a smile.
Madam Guan said, "Oh, Wufu is here, let her co in."
Ji Xiang lifted the curtain, and shortly after, Wufu entered from outside. Madam Guan looked at the tall girl, observing how her dress didn’t sway as she walked, feeling secretly satisfied.
This girl is straightforward and free-spirited, her manners might not match those of legitimate daughters from noble families, but she is by no ans inadequate—at least she carries herself with aplomb, making one forget she’s from the countryside.
"Wufu pays her respects to Madam." Wufu greeted Madam Guan gracefully.
"Good child, you may rise. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending fresh produce from the estate several tis." Madam Guan gestured with a wave of her hand and said, "Why didn’t Chuying co along with you?"
Wufu replied with a smile, "I said I had a craving for the Hawthorn Cake she makes herself. She’s in the kitchen making it for ."
Madam Guan was montarily stunned; was this an excuse to send Chuying away?
Wufu glanced around the room, and Madam Guan felt moved, saying, "Nanny Li, please go fetch so Cloud Pies for this child to taste."
Nanny Li, also slightly surprised, took her leave with the others.
"Co over here and sit. Let’s have a chat, just us won. You’re of the sa age as Chuying; it’s like having another daughter." Madam Guan smiled, patting the seat beside her, "I’ve also ntioned that if you get along well with Chuying, you may call
Auntie."
Wufu then said, "Then I’ll be presumptuous, Auntie."
"Ah."
"Calling you Auntie, I and Chuying are the sa age, with her only being a month older, but in my heart, I’ve always regarded her as a sister." Wufu said, "So when I heard she was getting married, I was genuinely happy for her. I wish her a lifeti of happiness and fulfillnt."
Madam Guan felt comforted as she listened, but at the sa ti, a sudden unease; was there a deeper aning to her words?
"Chuying is a good girl, and I wish her well. I would never harm her. Auntie, the marriage with the Xu family cannot proceed!" Wufu boldly looked into her eyes and clarified.
Madam Guan’s heart skipped a beat as she looked at her, her expression slightly tense, "You, what did you say?"
The Xu family marriage cannot proceed; does she know what she’s saying?
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