Shen Qian almost slamd the table, but Shen Congwen, who was sitting next to him, interjected, "Father, I think this is also good. This matter is just a misunderstanding. If Miss Lian knows it is a misunderstanding, perhaps she will not speak of breaking off the engagent again." The root of the issue lay with Yueyao. If the person directly involved changed her mind, then the matter would be smoothly resolved.
Shen Qian asked Shen Conghao to wait outside and with a stern face, he said to Shen Congwen, "What is your purpose in sending your brother to Ma’s Mansion?"
Shen Congwen was actually a shrewd and capable person, just overshadowed by the more illustrious reputation of Shen Conghao. Shen Congwen said, "Father, Conghao has always had smooth sailing since he was young. This matter is a trial for him." Shen Congwen believed that in a broken engagent, it was always the woman who suffered. After three to five years, when the storm subsided, who would rember the current events? As for what his father was worried about, he thought it was an excessive concern.
Shen Qian still looked very unhappy.
Shen Congwen didn’t care about his father’s darkened face. "Father, to tell you the truth, the Third Miss of the Lian Family is not suitable for my second brother. This incident, although accidental, has revealed the character of the Third Miss of the Lian Family. She is extrely proud and has a bad temper, a person like that is definitely not a virtuous wife and good mother. Father, I know what you’re worried about, but now it is the Third Miss of the Lian Family who wants to break off the engagent, not the Shen family forcing the break, and even if outsiders know, they cannot bla us." Shen Congwen believed that won should be chaste, gracious, and aware of the larger picture. Yueyao, who was arrogant due to her talents, thought too highly of herself. If Yueyao were to marry into their family, there would certainly be no peace at ho.
Shen Qian also believed that Yueyao was not a virtuous wife and good mother, but he had never considered breaking off the engagent. His son made it sound simple, but he didn’t understand the intricacies involved.
Shen Congwen thought Shen Qian was overly concerned. "Father, even if the Third Miss of the Lian Family has a little reputation in the Capital City, so what? She has no standing in this matter. Father, now that the Third Miss of the Lian Family wants to break off the engagent, if she can be dissuaded from this idea, that is naturally for the best." Shen Congwen said this because he believed Yueyao was determined to break off the engagent.
After pondering for a long ti, Shen Qian said to Shen Congwen, "This matter is not as simple as you think. If it’s not handled properly, it could not only implicate and your brother but possibly even you."
Shen Congwen thought Shen Qian was being sowhat alarmist.
Shen Qian didn’t explain further. Walking out of the study, he said to Shen Conghao, "I will go to Ma’s Mansion with you." He wanted to et Yueyao in person.
Zhuang Ruolan was surprised when she heard that Shen Qian and Shen Conghao were visiting. A visitor is a guest, even if they are not a welco one. She instructed the steward to quickly call Ma Peng back to deal with the matter.
When Ma Peng returned, he saw that Ma Chengteng had already been seated in a chair. Seeing Shen Conghao, Ma Peng felt regret.
Dressed in blue cloth with a two-inch wide white collar and his hair held together by a jade hairpin, Shen Conghao’s simple attire could not conceal his outstanding deanor.
Shen Conghao gave a deep bow to Ma Peng and spoke earnestly, "I just want to explain to Miss Lian that all this is truly just a misunderstanding. I hope you can grant this request."
Ma Chengteng snorted coldly.
Ma Peng, however, had a calm expression and said indifferently, "Even if you do get Yueyao to marry into your family, what then? She would have to face an equal wife from an illustrious family even before crossing over your threshold. How do you expect Yueyao to fare in the Shen family?"
Shen Conghao’s mouth tasted as bitter as if he had eaten coptis. What he actually wanted to say was that he didn’t want this marriage at all, but the decision was not his to make.
On the side, Shen Qian said, "I would like to see my niece."
Ma Peng chuckled lightly, "You co now wanting to see Yueyao, but tell , what good will seeing her do?" The matter had already been settled; seeing her or not could no longer change anything.
Shen Conghao firmly said, "No, I must see Miss Lian. This matter is a misunderstanding, truly just a misunderstanding."
Ma Chengteng did not want to let Yueyao co out.
Ma Peng knew that Yueyao actually harbored hatred towards the Shen family, so he thought it would be best if they didn’t et. However, since the Shen family requested it, he didn’t refuse, "Father, if they wish to see her, let them. I just hope you won’t regret it."
After glancing at his son, Ma Chengteng said, "Fine, I will have soone invite Yueyao over. But whether Yueyao is willing to see you will depend on her wishes."
Shen Conghao’s face showed gratitude, "Thank you, sir, for granting this."
Upon hearing the ssage, Xiang Wei sneered coldly, "What’s there to see? She should not be seen."
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