Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
On that day, Ms. Zhang intercepted Shao iling when she was in a good mood and casually ntioned her fiancé’s upcoming visit before the New Year. Shao iling blushed upon hearing Yu Xiaomiao’s na.
Ms. Zhang sneered inwardly but sighed dramatically, “I’ve heard about the Yu Family, such a pity!’
Shao iling grew slightly furious, staring at Ms. Zhang. “What do you an?”
Ms. Zhang responded, “It’s quite obvious. Shao Yunduan has beco a Provincial Champion, soon to beco an Advanced Scholar and an official. His father-in-law already holds a governnt position. He’s destined for a promising future. You’re his cousin, but you co from a different background. Now your two brothers are making money, and your life is going to improve. However, you got engaged too early. If you had started seeking a suitor now, you might have had many suitors vying for your attention!”
“Look at your Elder Aunt. She’s so clever that she hasn’t even engaged Taotao yet. She wants to wait until Shao Yunduan becos an Advanced Scholar and find her a suitor, perhaps soone from a wealthy family!’
“She’s quite calculating, isn’t she? But she’s Taotao’s mother, after all. It’s understandable that she’s looking out for Taotao’s best interests. However, you’re also a daughter of the Shao Family, and she does nothing to help you.
She even allows your mother to get you engaged so early, because she has her
own motives, maybe even sothing sinister, I believe.”
Shao iling bit her lip, growing pale, suddenly overwheld by jealousy.
She had never been fond of Taotao, yet she was going to marry soone of nobility because of her brother. Perhaps she would beco the wife of a young master, leading a carefree life. But what about her?
She was marrying into an ordinary farr’s family.
She would have to work for the household and labor in the fields. Despite her hard work, she would only receive ager inco for the rest of her life. Why…
Her Second Sister-in-law had a point. She deserved a better family.
Her cousin would beco an official next year, while she would be the cousin of an official coming from such different circumstances. How could an ordinary farr’s family be sufficient for her?
She had to admit that she wasn’t as exceptional as Taotao, but couldn’t she at least marry into a wealthy landlord’s family?
Shao iling sneered, “Why didn’t you say this earlier, Second Sister-in-law? What’s the point of ntioning it now?” They were already engaged!
Shao iling felt even more miserable.
Nis. Zhang let out a slight sneer. She continued, “iling, it’s never too late.
You’re not married yet, right? You can even break off the engagent. The Yu Family doesn’t deserve you. You have to think about it and avoid ruining yourself.”
Shao iling hesitated. Breaking off an engagent could tarnish a girl’s reputation, and she was well aware of that.
Nis. Zhang seed to have sensed her concerns and wore a knowing smile. “Once Shao Yunduan becos an official, you’ll beco the cousin of an official with a respectable family background. You’ll stand out from other girls whose engagents are broken. When that ti cos, no one will bla you for this stain. They’ll flock to your door, begging for the chance to court you!’ Shao ilings spirits were lifted upon hearing this.
Yes, she would indeed be different from other girls whose engagents were broken.
The Yu Family didn’t deserve her, and she was determined to break off the engagent with them!
Only foolish people would reject such a well-thought-out plan… She refused to lead a life filled with humiliation and poverty..
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