met free Chapter 108 My mind won't change
Chapter 108 My mind won't change
Seeing his attitude change so quickly, Qing Shu was a little surprised and asked, "Father, isn't Mu Xue your biological daughter?"
Lin Chengzhi shook his head and said, "Mu Xue and I are adopted children by my great-uncle."
Qing Shu suddenly realized why Mu Xue hadn't called Lin Chengzhi "Dad" all these years.
Lin Chengzhi thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "If your mother doesn't agree, then take her to the capital. I won't stop you from visiting Yaoyao and Kang Ge'er, but you are not allowed to interfere in this marriage."
If Qing Shu doesn't agree, he'll have no choice but to let Mu Xue marry into the Su family.
"it is good."
After Qing Shu finished speaking, she added, "I know you mean well for Mu Xue, but my mother is stubborn. The more you oppose her, the more likely you are to anger her. If she falls out of love with my grandmother, even if you cry yourself to death, my mother will not change her mind."
"Don't worry, I'm measured."
Qing Shu didn't believe this and said, "Although my mother is gentle, she is very protective of her own. If you anger her, she will fight tooth and nail to help us get everything from the Mu family."
Lin Chengzhi's expression changed. Mu Shi had indeed changed recently. She used to listen to him in everything, but lately she had been talking back to him and even hitting him.
Seeing his expression, Qing Shu said, "My mother's personality changes very easily. As long as you don't anger her, everything is negotiable. If you anger my mother, not only will Mu Dong make a scene, but my eldest sister and fourth sister will also not agree."
Mu Dong was an honest and filial son, but Mu Xue was different. This girl was spoiled from a young age and had an extremely arrogant temper. However, it was also because Mu Dong doted on Mu Xue that she developed an arrogant and domineering personality, and Mu Dong's dislike of her behavior made her even more lawless.
Mu Dong is a filial son, which is why Qing Shu said that once Mu Xue marries into the Mu family, things will definitely be chaotic.
"I'll discuss this with your mother first. If she agrees, I'll mention it to your aunt."
Qing Shu shook her head and said, "Father, if Susanna's wedding is set for March, people will laugh at me if you ask my mother to propose marriage."
This is true.
For a military officer like him, taking a concubine was not allowed unless she was the eldest daughter of the principal wife or someone of equal social standing; otherwise, it would affect his career.
Lin Chengzhi was aware of this rule, so he said, "I understand, but I'm worried about your mother's temper..."
Qing Shu said bluntly, "I think you've misunderstood. Susanna is born out of wedlock, and just based on her rank as a concubine, she's not good enough for my eldest brother. Father, have you forgotten Susanna's background? If she were from a proper official family, it would be more likely you could convince my mother. But the Su family is a fallen family, so why would my mother be interested in them?"
Lin Chengzhi remembered something: "Didn't your mother say that the Su family also has a house in Fuzhou?"
"That house was part of my maternal grandmother's dowry."
Upon hearing this, Lin Chengzhi said, "I'll discuss it with your mother later. Qingshu, if you have time, go visit her! For so many years, she hasn't even had anyone to take care of her. As her husband, I also bear responsibility."
Qing Shu nodded.
The next evening, Hongdou rushed in and said, "Miss, the old lady has invited the eldest young mistress to Ronghua Courtyard."
Qing Shu's eyes flickered.
Seeing her like this, Hongdou whispered, "Miss, the old lady has found a matchmaker to arrange a marriage for the eldest young mistress."
"Oh, so there's something wrong with this matchmaker's background?"
Hongdou shook her head and said, "I've checked this matchmaker. She's a distant relative of the county magistrate. She said her grandniece is the eldest daughter of a scholar, and she's good-looking and of good character."
"What does the girl think?"
Hongdou said, "She said this grandniece is fifteen years old this year, with a decent appearance, a gentle temperament, and is a virtuous and kind person."
"is it?"
"Yes, I heard that she is the only daughter in her family and has been pampered since she was a child. She is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. This time, the county magistrate sent a matchmaker to her door, but she was not willing. It was the county magistrate himself who came to her door and said that his grandniece was the eldest daughter of a scholar who had passed the imperial examination. If he did not marry her, he could forget about ever taking the imperial examination again."
Qing Shu said indifferently, "This lady is quite capable, managing to persuade the county magistrate to devise such plans for her."
Hongdou said, "Girl, I've found out. Her niece is a restless woman. Seven or eight years ago, she seduced a scholar from the next town. The scholar, unable to bear the humiliation, divorced his wife in a fit of anger and eloped with her. When the news reached them, the county government expelled them. The girl fled all the way back to Jiangnan and stayed with her cousin's brother, only to find that her cousin's brother was already married. The girl followed the scholar for money, and the scholar married his former classmate. The two lived happily together for more than ten years."
Does my mother know about this?
Hongdou shook her head and said, "This old servant doesn't know."
Like Qing Shu, she also believed that such a fickle woman was unworthy of Lin Chengyu. Whoever married such a woman would surely face turmoil in their household.
Qing Shu smiled and said, "If you don't know about this, why tell me?"
“Miss, this can’t be kept secret. If this girl is really as promiscuous as the rumors say, the old lady probably wouldn’t agree to let the eldest young master marry her.”
Qing Shu nodded and said, "Go ahead and get busy!"
After Hongdou left, she wrote a letter and sent it back to the Fu family to be given to Fu Jingxi.
The next day, after breakfast, Lin Chengzhi took Lin Chengyu to see Old Madam Gu, while Qing Shu took a carriage to the Duke's Mansion. After clarifying things with Lin Chengzhi the night before, she bid farewell to Lin You and returned home.
Lin You escorted Qing Shu to the alley entrance and said, "Sister, take care of yourself."
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. Brother, you should take good care of yourself too. After we get married, you and your wife can move to the capital."
Lin You shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. If you need anything, just ask Qingxing and the others. They're all grown up now."
Qing Shu nodded and said, "Okay."
After Lin You boarded the carriage, Qing Shu returned home. Entering through the hanging flower gate, she instructed Qiu Tong to take the clothes she had bought to the storeroom, and then went to the garden to find Yao Yao.
Yao Yao was practicing calligraphy when she saw Qing Shu and was overjoyed. She pulled her aside and said, "Qing Shu, my dad just told my dad that he wants to discuss the betrothal gifts with your dad. Do you think my dad has gone crazy?"
Her father had ulterior motives when he went to Yangzhou this time.
Qing Shu said with a smile, "Your father is afraid that your sister-in-law will cry and make a scene in front of your mother, embarrassing her!"
Yao Yao suddenly realized and said, "I see, it's a pity Mother didn't agree!"
If it were her, she would be willing to marry even a poor, penniless scholar, since she had money. But this was a lifelong commitment, and she wasn't willing to entrust her life to someone so easily. Besides, such a woman wasn't suitable for a relationship.
Qing Shu smiled. Her words had hit Yao Yao's sore spot, but it was also what she wanted most: "Don't worry, when your father and I get married, we can move into the Duke's mansion. Then you can do whatever you want."