Nanny Hao looked towards Yueyao from the side, a deep thought flashing in her eyes. The young lady always thought many steps ahead. If she did not have an idea or resolution in her heart, she would never have rejected going to the Shen family. If she desired to marry into the Shen family, she definitely would not have embarrassed her future sister-in-law like this. Recalling Yueyao’s previous attitude towards Lady Shen and Young Master Shen, Nanny Hao felt an ominous sensation.
Nanny Hao said to Xi Yu, "You go out first, I will try to persuade the young lady again." After speaking, Nanny Hao glanced at Xiang Wei.
Yueyao nodded at Xiang Wei with a smile, and only then did Xiang Wei leave. As soon as Xiang Wei left, Nanny Hao asked, "Young lady, why did you not attend Miss Shen’s banquet?"
Yueyao smiled and said, "I just didn’t want to go."
Nanny Hao was silent for a long while before she finally plucked up the courage to ask, "Young lady, tell this old servant, do you no longer wish to pursue this marriage with the Shen family?"
Yueyao did not speak.
Nanny Hao initially guessed, but Yueyao’s silent attitude now confird her suspicion was true. Nanny Hao incredulously asked, "Young lady, why? The Shen family has a good background, and Shen Conghao is a well-known talented man in the Capital City. She could not understand why Yueyao did not want to marry him."
Yueyao said indifferently, "My dream is to beco a Great Painter. If I beco one, the Shen family would not be able to accommodate ." This was sowhat an excuse, but still, it had its valid points. n generally cannot tolerate overly strong won.
Nanny Hao did not believe this reason. Having been by Yueyao’s side for so long, she naturally knew what was sincere and what was an excuse: "Young lady, this marriage was arranged by the Old Master and Madam. Moreover, the Shen family is an excellent family, and Young Master Shen is rarely talented, handso, and reputed to have a good character. Why do you not wish to marry?" Nanny Hao was getting anxious. If the young lady did not marry into the Shen family, could she live forever in Ma’s Mansion? That certainly would not work. If so, how would the young lady’s future be? What about those who followed her?
Indeed, the marriage arranged by Yueyao’s father was an excellent one. Shen Conghao, with his family background, looks, and character, was extrely rare, even with a lantern. Many people in the Capital City regretted not acting faster.
Yueyao did not beat around the bush with Nanny Hao, saying straightforwardly, "Lady Mu does not want as a daughter-in-law, and I do not wish to eagerly seek scorn." If she did not break off the engagent and actually married into the Shen family, having a mother-in-law who despised her would never allow her to have good days. Furthermore, she might even go further and harm her directly, allowing Shen Conghao to marry soone of a higher status.
Yueyao was sure Lady Mu could do it. When it ca down to it, whose side would Shen Conghao take? There was no need to think about it. He would undoubtedly side with his mother. A wife could be replaced, but a mother was irreplaceable.
Nanny Hao, as if hearing a mythical tale, said, "Just because Lady Mu does not like you, you do not want to marry into the Shen family?" Nanny Hao felt Yueyao was being absurd. Disliked daughters-in-law are everywhere; was Yueyao really going to stay unmarried her whole life because of this?
Yueyao laughed and said, "Lady Mu has wanted to break off the engagent for a long ti, but because of my current status, she finds it inappropriate to do so."
Nanny Hao exclaid, "Young lady, how did you know this?"
Yueyao told Nanny Hao about all the obvious disdain Lady Mu had shown her. Although Nanny Hao was shocked, she still tried to convince Yueyao, "Young lady, you are engaged to Second Young Master Shen. Since Old Master Shen had saved the life of Second Old Master, how could Lady Shen think of breaking off the engagent? It must be a misunderstanding." Nanny Hao was convinced it was just a misunderstanding.
Yueyao, not wanting to dwell on this issue with Nanny Hao anymore, smiled and said, "Whether it is a misunderstanding will be seen in ti. Anyway, I have more than three years until I reach marriageable age; there’s no rush." Tis have changed, and the Lady family cannot bother anymore. And although Lady Mu wishes to end this engagent, she cannot because of the favor owed. The only way for her is to harm . As for the ans, either make disappear or tarnish my reputation, Lady Mu indeed does not want Shen Conghao to marry .
Nanny Hao still persisted in advising Yueyao, "Young lady, most people go through this. Just endure for a few years, and it will get better then."
Yueyao scoffed, "I do not wish to endure. I would rather live my life freely. I will not compromise, and besides, the teacher said that with my talent, I am destined to beco famous. Once I am known throughout the land, I believe no one will dare to bully anymore."
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