Chapter 793 - 767: Etiquette Matters Cannot Be Lessened_1
Old Madam Situ was not so concerned about the value of the items, but rather, she felt—how should one put it—that it was also a matter of etiquette, and the engagement gifts from the Xiao Family were a testament to the importance they placed on their baby.
After Old Madam Situ made her entrance, it was the turn of the two Loo elders. Old Master Loo kept a stern face as he glanced at Xiao Muli, then turned his head to address Old Master Xiao, "Although our baby already carries Muli’s child, the Xiao Family must not omit any of the customary respects. I don’t want outsiders thinking that our baby clung desperately to your Xiao Family." Things had reached this stage and Old Master Loo would not be like Old Master Situ, shouting at the top of his lungs, refusing marriage. Old Master Loo had different considerations. He knew that no matter how unwilling he was, it was now too late. What he needed to do was lay the groundwork for his precious granddaughter, ensuring she would not be gossiped about for being with child before marriage, nor be looked down upon by her in-laws.
Of course, this latter concern, within the Xiao Family, would not apply to anyone other than Muli’s mother. However, Muli’s mother, if she ever wanted to return, would probably need Situ Xin’s approval. Since Muli had been raised by his grandfather from a young age, with his parents barely involved in his upbringing, in his heart, it was his grandfather and Situ Xin who mattered the most. Naturally, in the future, his child would be added to that list.
"Old Lu, you can rest assured that our Xiao Family will not skimp on the proper ceremonies. You, just be at ease. Xiao Xin marrying into our Xiao Family will not be slighted. You know that I’ve watched her grow up since she was a child; I’ve long considered her as my own granddaughter," Old Master Xiao immediately felt pleased upon hearing Old Master Loo’s words, sensing that Old Master Loo was easing up.
"Well, if Baby suffers any injustice in your home, you also know what kind of people our two families are. Don’t blame us for being inhospitable then," said Old Master Loo, standing up and walking towards Situ Xin. He had said what he needed to say, leaving the rest to be handled by the two grandmas.
Catching the hint from her husband, Old Madam Loo continued his thought, "Then Old Lu, we shall discuss Baby and Muli’s matters."