Chapter 735 - 724 Imminent (2)_1
And these men had long since forgotten the bedroom whispers their womenfolk had hastened to them earlier; using their words from today, their precious Situ Xin was still young, and not a single one of their brothers in the family had yet married. So their little sister had to wait her turn. They had to keep their cherished darling tucked away at home for a few more years.
However, the women of the Situ and Loo Families had thoughts that didn’t entirely match the men’s—though not completely different, there was still a significant discrepancy. Initially, upon hearing the news that Xiao Muli had proposed to Situ Xin and announced her as his fiancée to everyone, they weren’t too pleased in their hearts and felt quite disapproving of Xiao Muli’s actions. However, if they were to know that Xiao Muli hadn’t actually proposed to Situ Xin, that he had catapulted her into the role of his fiancée almost by force, they might not sit there so composed.
However, this was something they did not know, and Xiao Muli would not let them find out. As for Situ Xin, it was unlikely she would recall this event, as she was so naive about matters of the heart and that which pertains to the pleasures between men and women.
They shared the same thoughts as their respective men. How could Xiao Muli conduct himself in such a way concerning such a significant matter without first informing their elders? But then, seeing how violently their men reacted, they understood why Xiao Muli had taken this course of action.
They also knew that, given the men’s adoration for their family’s darling, it was uncertain when Xiao Muli would be able to win her hand. They generally understood that Xiao Muli must have been driven to desperation to choose this last resort.
Thinking of this, the women of both families instantly calmed down. They merely observed their men’s fury with a cool detachment until they sensed that the men had almost vented all their anger.
Only then did Old Madam Loo step forward to halt everyone and urge them to calm down. She asked them to quiet their minds and think. The deed was done, and continuing to fret and fume would help nothing.
The seniority of these two Old Madams stood firm in the household, and everyone quieted down to heed their counsel.