Chapter 1285 - 1291: Brother Ying Looking for Someone (4)
Reflecting on it, this marital affair was indeed considered a good match for the Duke of England’s household.
However, it might not necessarily be a good match for Third Uncle Mu’s family.
Although, on the surface, it seemed that Cai Lian had really climbed to a higher branch, but such a high branch, once married into, would surely not give her good days.
In the capital, Young Master Ji’s reputation was truly not good; his arrogance and debauchery were almost universally known. It was said that he kept over twenty songstresses and concubines at home; marrying into such a household would surely not bring happiness, and besides, Ji Dayu was a dandy who held himself above all others. He would definitely look down upon Cai Lian because of her background and would not treat her well!
Lady Du advised Third Aunt Mu, "Sister-in-law, don’t sell yourself short. Our Lian’er is gentle and sensible, and it is the British public house who eagerly sent a marriage proposal—how could they treat Lian’er badly?"
Third Aunt Mu was still downhearted, sighing as she said, "Alas, I always feel that something isn’t right!"
Xiang Yun also felt uneasy, but as an outsider, even if she felt something was amiss, she wasn’t in a position to comment, let alone that Miss Lian’er looked like a happily married little woman. If Xiang Yun spoke ill of the Duke of England’s household now, Lian’er might not even believe her!
"After the meal is over, she’ll receive the marriage proposal. It’s a shame that I am now heavy with child and cannot attend the ceremony. However, Zhongqing will certainly go. I will prepare the additional bridal gifts for Lian’er shortly, and will have someone send them over tomorrow..."