Capítulo 1455: Seventh Lady Li Side Story (Part 2)
Seventh Lady Li couldn’t understand: “Mu Qinglian ca to propose, what does she want?” Seventh Lady Li was usually a smooth operator in social settings, but she just didn’t like Lady Mu. Not only because she rose from concubine to wife, but also because she had a heart of a scorpion. Rumors outside all said that Lady Mu was a nesis, bringing misfortune to those around her. Seventh Lady Li believed this deeply, not because she was superstitious, but because Lady Mu liked to use people around her to achieve her own goals. She benefited, but the people she used never ended well. One of Seventh Lady Li’s cousins was used by Lady Mu and almost lost her reputation.
Old Granny Cao also didn’t like Mu Qinglian: “Who cares what she wants, the girl isn’t marrying anyway.” If the Eldest Miss married into Duke Ning’s Mansion, it would certainly burden her younger siblings.
At this mont, a maid outside said: “Madam, the Second Young Master is back.”
Seventh Lady Li looked at her son, who was unhappy, and asked, “Jingjing, what’s wrong?”
Brother Jingjing hung his head and after a while said, “I saw dad brought elder brother back from outside. Mom, dad takes elder brother out often, but he never takes . Mom, does dad not like ?” Children are sensitive, and Tingzheng’s partial treatnt made Brother Jingjing feel sad.
Seventh Lady Li’s expression changed, but she quickly recovered, smiling, “Nonsense, you are your father’s son, how could he not like you? He hasn’t taken you out because you’re still young; when you’re older, he’ll surely take you with him.”
Brother Jingjing was half convinced.
Seventh Lady Li coaxed him for a long ti to let this matter go, but after Brother Jingjing fell asleep, Seventh Lady Li’s face turned grim.
Old Granny Cao said: “Old Master is showing blatant favoritism. If this continues, who knows what Brother Jingjing will think! Madam, you need to find a way.”
Seventh Lady Li smiled bitterly. The Old Master was biased towards Brother Qingqing. How could she continue to gloss over it in the future? As the child grew, he would surely realize that the Old Master preferred Brother Qingqing more. Seventh Lady Li thought long and hard about this until she decided to seek help from Yueyao.
After listening to Seventh Lady Li, Yueyao fell into deep thought. After so ti, Yueyao said, “If you don’t want Brother Jingjing to be affected, then send him to school. The more contact he has with people, and the more things he sees, the more open-minded he will beco.”
Seventh Lady Li thought this idea was not bad, but she was also troubled because without connections, it was hard to get into any of the schools in the Capital City.
Yueyao didn’t refuse to help: “I’ll handle this, but entering school requires passing an exam. In the anti, have Brother Jingjing read more. He’s only five now, let him learn more. As for whether he pursues literature or martial arts, we’ll see in two or three years.” Unless the child is extraordinarily talented like Brother Feifei, with a strong mory from a young age, he’d surely lean towards literature. For normal children, it’s not wise to decide their future path at five.
Seventh Lady Li naturally agreed repeatedly, then switched the topic to Wanting’s marriage.
Yueyao said: “There’s no rush with Wanting’s marriage, but Pinting is already eight years old; you should start paying attention to potential matches, and set her marriage plans in the next few years!” Yueyao had always been against arranging a child’s marriage too early, but Pinting’s situation was unique. Pinting inherited her looks entirely from Tingzheng. Luckily, her personality takes after the Li family and not Tingzheng, otherwise, Yueyao would be furious.
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All girls hope for good looks, but being too beautiful isn’t necessarily a blessing. While she’s still young it’s fine, but when she grows to be exceedingly attractive, many are bound to have designs on her. If a noble likes her, that’s alright. Given Tingzheng’s status, Pinting wouldn’t beco soone’s concubine. But if the Emperor becos interested, that would be troubleso.
Yueyao didn’t make it very clear, only hinting at it indirectly. It wasn’t Yueyao being pretentious, but she was speculating, and speculating about the Emperor at that. Speaking it out loud would make it seem like accusing the Emperor of having lustful intentions, and if it spreads, she would be in deep trouble.
Seventh Lady Li smiled and said, “No need to rush, Pinting is only eight now. We can talk about it a few years later. I’m even considering keeping her till eighteen like eldest sister before marrying her off!” Kexin waited until eighteen to marry.
Yueyao sighed silently, not saying more, but she ntioned this matter to An Zhichen that evening.
An Zhichen laughed and said, “You’re worrying too much. Even if you arrange an early marriage, what if the Emperor really likes her? Even if she’s engaged, it would be revoked.” If soone catches the Emperor’s eye, even engagent wouldn’t prevent revocation. However, that would just create more trouble.
Yueyao felt she was being foolish.
An Zhichen had another thought – thankfully the current Emperor wasn’t interested in n, otherwise, given Tingzheng’s looks, his dignity might have long been compromised. But An Zhichen knew Yueyao’s nature; if he voiced this thought, they’d surely quarrel again.
An Zhichen was puzzled; Yueyao used to be so gentle and considerate. Who would’ve thought that with age, her temper would grow stronger. What irked An Zhichen most was, even the children sided with Yueyao, turning him into one against six, making him feel increasingly less authoritative.
Seventh Lady Li resolved her son’s concerns and felt eased. Within a few days, there was good news: people from Prince Duan’s Mansion ca to propose marriage for their Third Young Master.
Seventh Lady Li was delighted, treating the matchmaker kindly. But as the marriage decision needed Tingzheng’s approval, she refrained from imdiate consent. However, she showed her intention, and the other party, pleased after receiving a top-grade red envelope, happily went back to report to Prince Duan’s Mansion.
Old Granny Cao remarked: “Who would’ve thought the Prince Duan’s Mansion would propose?”
Seventh Lady Li didn’t think it was coincidental, saying: “Prince Duan’s Mansion proposing is probably related to Great Aunt.” Most people knew the good relationship between Princess Wanhe and Yueyao in the Capital City. Princess Wanhe was also an aunt in Prince Duan’s Mansion, making Seventh Lady Li believe that Yueyao likely arranged this match.
With this thought, Seventh Lady Li imdiately inford Yueyao of the matter. Yueyao’s reply was simple, only saying Ah Jin was a good child.
From that, Seventh Lady Li confird her suspicion was right. That night, she discussed the matter with Tingzheng, who didn’t oppose, only wanting to et the person first.
After eting Ah Jin, Tingzheng found him quite satisfactory. Both sides being content, the marriage was promptly decided.
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