Chapter 389: Fourth Sister-in-law
Qin Zhenzhen regarded Chen Shanshan with a serious expression. "I didn’t anticipate you’d be so thoughtful."
In ancient times, marriages were typically arranged by parents, making it uncommon for individuals to prioritize love when considering a life partner. Chen Shanshan’s perspective on their relationship was a rarity, as she wanted to ensure that neither she nor the person she loved would be wronged.
Such rationality was a precious quality, especially for women in ancient times. A woman with such an open and rational mindset promised a harmonious and enjoyable future together.
Qin Zhenzhen couldn’t help but remark, "I initially intended to discuss this matter with you myself, but I was feeling a bit hesitant. I worried that my family’s background might not be on par with yours, and I also had concerns about whether I was deserving of Silong."
Coming from an ordinary family while the Qin family held substantial wealth as prominent merchants, Qin Zhenzhen was actually the Marquis Mansion’s prince consort. Qin Silong had already attained the rank of chiliarch, and his future prospects seemed boundless.
Chen Shanshan clarified that her feelings for Qin Silong predated his military service. Her sentiments were not a result of his status as a chiliarch; rather, she had harbored these feelings for him prior to his departure.
She had subtly hinted at her affections in the past, but unfortunately, Qin Silong had not interpreted her intentions in that manner. It was likely that he regarded her as a dear friend.
Understanding his perspective, Chen Shanshan had initially abandoned the idea of pursuing a romantic relationship. Otherwise, given her straightforward personality, she might have directly confessed her feelings to Qin Silong.
However, as time passed and Qin Silong departed for the military camp, Chen Shanshan discovered that her love for him ran deep, to the point that she couldn’t envision marrying anyone else. She regretted not having confessed her feelings to Qin Silong earlier.
Now that she had taken the initiative to address the matter, Chen Shanshan worried that people might misconstrue her intentions. They might assume she wanted to marry Qin Silong solely because of his promotion. This concern made her feel somewhat embarrassed.
Qin Zhenzhen, however, laughed heartily and reassured her. "How can you ever be unworthy of my fourth brother? To be honest, it’s his good fortune to marry a cheerful and straightforward woman like you. It’s as if he’s benefiting from his past life’s karma."