She picked up the teacup, held the lid, and stirred the tea leaves in the cup slowly, saying coldly, "Uncle, it’s too early to say that. Whether we’re a family or not, Dad, Mom, and your elder brother have yet to nod in agreent. Marriage is a big deal, and it can’t be decided by you alone, Uncle."
Chongwu said expressionlessly, "Didn’t my elder brother make his own decision when he married Sister-in-law? Why, can’t I do the sa? Or is it that Sister-in-law only allows officials to set fires but doesn’t let common people light lamps?"
Seeing the uncle and sister-in-law at odds, Dong Wan’er felt extrely happy. The greater the conflict between them, the more it benefited her.
So, she bit her lip and said to Chongwu with grievance, "Master Mu, your sister-in-law doesn’t like , I better leave, so as not to cause discord among your family." She then stood up, pretending to leave.
Chongwu imdiately grabbed her and said, "No need to leave; in this family, it’s Dad and Mom who decide. My marriage is not soone else’s business."
Seeing her son protecting Dong Wan’er, Lady Du said indifferently to Dong Wan’er, "Since you’re here, I haven’t said anything yet. Dong Girl, leaving over so trivial words is what might actually cause disharmony in our family. Better sit down and talk."
Dong Wan’er, being a shrewd person, heard these words from Lady Du, clearly standing on Dong Lian’er’s side. She secretly felt hatred yet was helpless. Since the elders had spoken, she couldn’t leave either and had to sit back down, showing a look of grievance and endurance.
Lady Du didn’t make things difficult for her anymore, only asked her a few simple questions about her ti in the capital — with whom she ca, where she’s currently living, whether she found out about her parents’ whereabouts, and so on...
When her parents were ntioned, Lady Du couldn’t help but show a look of contempt. She had long been aware of her mother’s bloody and brutal ans and was extrely angry at her behavior — clearly, it was her husband being shaless, yet she pushed all the bla onto an innocent woman. Such cruelty and irrationality!
This Dong Wan’er, albeit appearing well-mannered and sweet, what kind of good child could co from such a family, such a mother? Lady Du had also grown up in a Marquise Mansion, deeply understanding Inner Courtyard Struggle Techniques. Dong Wan’er’s interaction with Yanran just now, she instantly saw it was not a good thing — although she appeared like a victim, constantly being put in difficult positions by Yanran, her performance could only deceive soone as naive as Chongwu, but absolutely not soone who had lived through decades!
People can be strange sotis; once they dislike soone, no matter what that person does, they find it irritating.
Lady Du didn’t like Dong Wan’er, not only because she occupied the position she had in mind for the Second Miss of Zhang Shangshu’s family, but also simply because she found her unpleasant, despite her proper deanor and elegant speech — it just felt annoying and pretentious to her.
However, Lady Du’s temperant had always been gentle. Even if she didn’t like her, she treated Dong Wan’er politely for the sake of her son, speaking to her with courtesy only, devoid of the warmth a mother-in-law might show a prospective daughter-in-law.
About half a Shi Chen later, Dong Wan’er sensibly got up to take leave. Lady Du instructed Auntie Liu, who was most trusted by her side, to see her out and also told Chongwu to ensure she returned ho safely. Yuwen Yanran, on the other hand, remained cold-faced, not even glancing at Dong Wan’er, let alone exchanging pleasantries or seeing her off.
Outside, Dong Wan’er said sorrowfully to Chongwu, "Second Young Master, seeing that Lady Du and your sister-in-law don’t like , it’s better for us to end it here. I don’t want to put you in a difficult position between family mbers, it weighs heavily on my conscience!"
Madam Mu wasn’t wearing jewelry today, not even earrings, only a headband. Yet, she wore a pair of lustrous white jade bracelets on her wrist, which any observant person would see were ant for a future daughter-in-law. But until Dong Wan’er left, Lady Du showed no intention of giving her the bracelets, clearly not favoring her.
Dong Wan’er naturally could not resign herself to being eliminated so easily and took advantage of the fact that Mu Chongwu had not yet been swayed by them to hurry and influence him.
Chongwu also noticed his mother’s attitude and comforted her, saying, "Don’t be afraid, Mother is likely influenced by Sister-in-law. Once I talk things over with her, she will change her mind."
Dong Wan’er shook her head and said, "Your sister-in-law has already preconceived notions. She’s been biased since she was young and has a misunderstanding about my mother, putting her at odds with . Lady Du favors her, of course, she’ll listen to her. How could she let us be together? So, Second Young Master, don’t feel troubled over this, and especially don’t defy your parents for . To have known you in this life, I am already content and dare not expect to be united with you forever. Please forget !"
Hearing her sensible words, Chongwu beca even more enamored, resolutely saying, "Although my marriage matters are mainly decided by my parents, my opinion cannot be disregarded. If my Dad and Mom are misled by my sister-in-law and forbid to marry you, then I will never marry. Let’s see what they can do about it!"
This heartfelt confession moved Dong Wan’er deeply. Covering her mouth, she looked at Chongwu with teary eyes, after a long while chokingly saying, "Chongwu, with your words, even if I journey from prosperity to despair, I would never betray you. Rest assured, I will never say to give you up again..."
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In the room, Yanran solemnly said to Lady Du, "Mother, I disagree with Lady Dong Wan’er entering the house. Chongwu also won’t agree to her marrying into our family. I don’t know how Uncle got to know her or why he is infatuated with her, but I have lived with her in the sa house for several years; I truly understand her temperant. That Dong Wan’er, unlike her fallen sister, is sweet in words and daggers in heart, acting hypocritically. If she marries into our Mu Family, I fear it will lead to household unrest!"
Lady Du said, "I also noticed this girl is no easy task. When your second brother returns, I will talk to him properly. You say the Second Miss of Zhang Shangshu’s family is such a good match, but he insists on liking such a deeply scheming woman. It really angers ..."
Seeing her mother-in-law getting upset, Yanran hurriedly stood up, gently soothing her chest and comforted softly, "Mother, there’s no need to be angry. Uncle is simple and kind-hearted, and it’s possible for him to be deceived by Dong Wan’er. However, he is extrely filial, and as long as you appeal to his emotions and reason, he will definitely reign in front of the cliff."
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